13th APRIL, 2025
The Final of the Mens Handicap Pairs saw Frank Raczka and Dave Jones, play against Ian Orr and Peter Laing. It took until the last bowl to decide the result, with Frank and Jonesy holding on to win 16-14. Congratulations to Frank and Jonesy for a great performance. Ian and Pete came very close to claiming victory, but they were held out by determined opponents.
In Wednesday Social Bowls Reggie Robb, Steve McGregor and Ian Hodgkinson claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Phil Owen, Bob Clark, Neil Dark and Trevor Boyle. Voucher winners were Ian Poole, Greg Darcy, Frank Raczka and Barrie Isaac. Both Viv Gunter and Steve McGregor missed out on raffle wins today lol.
In the Friday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Reggie Robb, Stewart Rogan and Dean Gemmell with 2 wins and 17 ends. Runners Up were Lorraine Clark, Carol Cheers and Bob Clark, while Ian Orr, Dave Harvey and Brett Irwin claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Warren Barnes, Brett Irwin, Steve McGregor, and Peter Hope.
In a fabulous weekend of Pennants, Grade 4 won both their games, and Grade 6 had a good victory in their sole game on Saturday. Grade 7 went down to North Haven. Grade 4 took all 10 points against Comboyne in the Round 9 game played on Saturday, winning the Master Board 71-38. They backed up this great victory on Sunday against Lake Cathie in the Round 6 suspended game, taking 9 points and winning the Master Board 59-44. Grade 6 played Lake Cathie in their Round 9 on Saturday, claiming 9 points and winning the Master Board 67-65. Grade 7 lost to North Haven in their Round 9 Game on Saturday at North Haven, losing the Master Board 89-35
Bowls this week includes Wednesday Social and a Saturday Social Game being played on Easter Saturday.
Have a great Easter, and be careful you don’t overdose on chocolate . The selectors will be checking players for pimples on their return.
By Andrew RICHARDS
