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Woodgate Bowls
Patroness Pairs Day:
Today we were honoured to have our Patroness Pat Royan with us for the afternoon.
Two games of three bowl pairs, 15 ends each with a lovely afternoon tea to follow.
Thanks Pat and Rob for your generous sponsorship, and support over the years.
For those who are unaware, Pat and Rob were original members of the bowls club when it all began almost 50 years ago.
Rob is still bowling three sometimes four times a week, sadly Pat has hung up her Uniform for good due to health issues.
Winners paid down to fifth place:
Winners:
L. Fiona Dowling
S. Rhonda Byrnes
Second Place:
L. Daphne Brettell
S. Marilyn Mullins
Third Place:
L. Dennis Smith
S. Jacquie Rogerson
Forth Place:
L. Marjo Greiner
S. Donna Smith
Fifth Place:
L. Karen Henderson
S. Meredith Taylor.
A lovely afternoon of fun and fellowship was had by all!
Wednesday 7.12.2022:
Mens Day:
Lots of men out enjoying the near perfect conditions today.
The wind of the weekend seems to have gone and the green was running to perfection thanks to our green keeper Brian and his able assistant Oyster, well done men!
Winning Rink Draw:
Rink 6.
L. George Weir
- Stephen Cole
S. Brian Cornish
Runner Up:
Rink 2:
L. Jessie James - Blake Dowling
S. Greg Madson
Encouragement:
Rink 7.
L. Graham Ashcroft - Paul Rogerson
S. Ian Kirby.
Thursday 8.12.2022:
Numbers are dropping off, just this time of year and the heat, luckily for us our shades do keep the temperature down to a comfortable level.
Rink draw Winners:
Rink 6:
L. Denis Smith - Donna Smith
S. Oyster Dowling.
Saturday 10.12.2022:
Jackpot Pairs:
Rink draw Winners:
Rink 10:
L. Jane Herd-Evans
S. Gordon Nuttall.
Today we played the first games on our newly reconditioned green, to be honest we all expected it to be heavy but it wasn’t, it was amazing to play on!
Nothing but good comments and praise for our green keeper Brian, his sidekick Oyster and the team of volunteers who helped out when called upon to do so.
Sunday:
HAM DAY:
A fabulous day was had by all who came for our Ham day, with 18 hams up for grabs, 15 for the bowls results and 3 for the well supported raffle.
Ray Henderson, Lorelle Mattson and Cheryl Goodhew were the lucky raffle winners, taking home a rather tasty looking ham.
We also opened the “woofer “ tin which contained $384.40!
President Wayne was a bit concerned about the missing 60cents which resulted in much laughter and good fun!
The closest guess board was won by Ian Kirby taking home the $100 prize money, with Robyn Bishop and George Weir tied for second receiving $50 each.
The tin contents will be donated to a charity to be decided at a later date.
Thanks to all who supported this bit of fun.
:Just saying….that’s an awful lot of wrong biases men, the Ladies tin held less than half that amount!!
Rink draw winners, much anticipated with three hams on offer:
Rink 14:
L. Jesse James
- Wayne Stanley
S. Ray Henderson
Runner Up:
Rink 6:
L. Gordon Ibbertson - Meredith Taylor
S. Col Ensby
Encouragement:
Rink 13:
L. Hookey - Christo
S. Robbo
We then had a random Skip, Second and Lead for both winners and losers.
Winers:
Skip: Lyall Brettell
Second:
Gloria Newby
Lead:
Linda Hannah
Encouragement:
Skip:
Greg Silverthorn
Second:
Suzanne Weir
Lead:
Lesley Christensen
Bargara Bowls Notes
Monday 5th December – Turkey Pairs Break-up – A great afternoon with two full greens of Triples and fours. Winners Green 1 – J.Adamson, T. Heath & P. Sexton; runners up R. Tonkin, J. Andrew & K. Cook; Sportsman’s C. Bridges, D. Ivins & B. McDermott; D. McCarthy, R. Murdaca & B. McCarthy. Winners Green 2 – M. Cherry, R. Monk & M. Stauffer; runners up R. McNeilly, J. Cannon, A. Baigrie & S. Bianchi; Sportsman’s B. Ross, C. Groszman, J. & J. Hillier; B. Heness, A. Grills, J. & C. Fehlberg + 60 members went home with hams.
Tuesday 6th December – Ladies Social Bowls – Winners M. McLaren & P. Van-Huizen; runners up K. McDonnell & K. Cook. Sportsman’s C. McNeilly & D. Hart. Club Presentation Night – 130 members and guests celebrated as they acknowledged our Champions and the combined achievements of the members at District, State, National and International Level in 2022.
Wednesday 7th December – Turkey Pairs – Winners J. Russell & S. Davies; runners up B. Hearn & A. Powell. Winners First game Pettina & Darryl. Winners Second Game J. Barnes & K. Gallagher.
Thursday 8th December – Men’s Pairs – Winners Green 1 D. Raggart, C. Gallagher; runners up B. Hearn & B. Dunn; Winners Green 2 B. McCarthy & M. Richardson; runners up R. Pershouse & B. Burgess. Sportsman’s P. Pitt & V. Sauer; G. Cahill & J. Andrew; J. Barnes & R. Klump; B. McNamee, J. Fehlberg J. Bryant.
Sunday 11th December – Ham and Seafood Triples – Winners K. McDonnell, D. Hart & P. Farrell; B. Bainbridge, T. O’Hagan, W. Horn; J. Emery, T. Fauser, D. Jankovic; J. McInally, B. O’Neill, D. Brady & J. Bryant. Sportsman’s P. Barker, J. & B. Dunn; G. Dunn; M. Attwood & W. Faulkner; L. Dunn, M. Dillon & T. Carroll; J. Grills, I. Johnson, R. Heness & A. Grills.
Coming Events: Mondays – Turkey Pairs – Open (Ladies, Men or Mixed) Pairs. Two games of 11 ends. Pay by 12 noon, 12.30 pm Start.
Tuesday – Ladies Christmas Party. 11 am Start.
Wednesday – Turkey Pairs – Open (Ladies, Men or Mixed) Pairs. Two games of 11 ends. If insufficient numbers Open Pairs. Pay by 12.30 pm, 1pm Start.
Thursdays – Men’s Social Pairs 1pm Start
Saturday Open Pairs 1pm Start.
Sunday 18th December Super Sunday Triples. 3 games of 7 ends. Order of play rotates every 7 ends. 1pm Start.
Bowls Burnett Men
SOCIAL BOWLS RESULTS
Tuesday 6th December: Winners: Steve Coleman, P O’Neill Runners Up: Sue Busch, Peter Busch Sportsman: Rob Swallow, David Green
Wednesday 7th December: Scroungers: Winner: Phoebe Russell Runners Up: Dave Rye, Des Kemp
Thursday 8th December: ‘Thirsty Thursday’ – Winners: Len Nicholas, Josh Gott
Thursday 8th December: Night Bowls – No play due to the storm. The ‘Pick the Joker’ Jackpot will continue next week.
Friday 9th December: Winners: Keegan Lankowski, Keith Whalley Sportsman: Kerry Melham, Speedy Stephens. The Jackpot was not won and will be $500 again next Friday.
Saturday 10th December: ‘Fair Play’ Day sponsored by Wally Rozynski and Des Kemp. Winners: Mick Jeffs, Wayne Watson Sportsman: Chilli Pete, Sharon Sheppeard Bonus Rink Winner: Warren Downey, Greg Jackson Second Bonus Rink Winner: Des Kemp, Wally Rozynski, Darryl Austin, Kyle Franks. The two bowl ‘Toucher Jackpot’ was not won and will now be $300 next Tuesday.
COMPETITION
B Grade Triples Final: Congratulations to Theo Poelstra, Josh Gott and Brendan Whalley as they defeated Peter Bull, Bob Hannah and Greg Cole 24-10. Well done! Mixed Pairs Final: Congratulations to Hannah Ogden, Darren McCracken who defeated Julie Whalley, Keith Whalley 30-20. B Grade Pairs Final: Congratulations to Josh Gott, Brendan Whalley as they defeated Marley Peters, Zed Peters 29-15.
All 2022 Club Competition games are now completed – the Games Director would like to thank all members for their cooperation in organizing games to ensure that they were completed on time. Much appreciated!
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Championship Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours. Start organizing your teams and place your nomination on the sheets on the Club noticeboard. Nominations will close on Saturday the 7th of January at 5.00pm. Please note: The first round of the Championship Fours will be played on Saturday the 14th of January and round 2 will be played the following Saturday the 21st of January.
SOCIAL BOWLS EVENTS
Visitors are most welcome on all playing days. Entry sheets are at the club or phone the Club on 41514217 during opening hours. If you cannot get through to the club number regarding bowls, then phone 0401341378 or 0466539441.
Tuesday 13th December: 50/50 Day – where 50 percent of the green fees for the day is returned as prize money – Men’s, Ladies, Mixed Pairs. Names in by 12pm, green fees paid by 12.45pm for a 1 pm start. The 2 bowl ‘Toucher Jackpot’ is currently $300.
Wednesday 14th December: ‘Scroungers’ Singles – this is a fun game of Singles similar to consistency singles where points are allocated to the 4 closest bowls to the jack. Games are played over 12 ends with no driving allowed. Names in by 6.15pm with games starting at 6.30pm. Green fees are $8 with 50 percent of the green fees being returned as prizemoney. All ability levels are welcome so come along for a fun night out.
Thursday 15th December: ‘Thirsty Thursday’ Open Pairs. 3pm start, names by 2.30pm. Free drink (Sponsored) included in green fees. Games will finish at 5pm with two random lucky draws as prizes.
Thursday 15th December: Night Bowls – bowls start at 6.30pm, names in by 6pm. Bowl under lights and enjoy a fun filled night with a chance at the ‘Pick the Joker’ Jackpot. Visitors and those that want to try bowls for the first time will be made to feel very welcome.
Friday 16th December: Open Pairs (Men’s, Ladies, Mixed) 1pm start, names by 12pm, green fees paid by 12.45pm. Enjoy some social bowls with the chance to win the Friday Jackpot which is $500.
Saturday 17th December: Whalley Family sponsored ‘Break Up’ Day – $2000 worth of prizes and catering for the day. Plenty of hams as prizes as well as a continuous raffle. The Men’s section AGM is at 10.30am and once completed there will be food platters supplied at about 11.30am. Ladies or other bowlers not attending the meeting are welcome to come along and enjoy the festivities. Due to the AGM – please note that bowls will commence at 12.30pm. The game will be 2 bowl triples and names can be placed on the sheet at the club.
COMING EVENTS
Saturday 17th December: Men’s Section AGM – 10.30am followed by bowls starting at 12.30pm
Saturday 17th December: Whalley Sponsored ‘Break Up’ Day – Open Triples with plenty of Hams as prizes. Free steak burger after the game as well as some great raffle prizes to be won. Bowls will start at 12.30pm – names are to be in by 12.00pm.
CLUB NEWS
Club opening hours are – Monday (Club closed), Tuesday 10am – 5.30pm, Wednesday 10am – 9pm, Thursday 11am – 9pm, Friday 10am – 9pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm (10pm for Functions) Sunday Bowls Days 9am – 2pm.
The Goose Club raffle will be drawn on Friday night at 7pm. The Member’s Draw is now $450, so come along, have a meal and a few drinks with the chance to win some great cash and prizes.
Live entertainment for this Friday night the 16th December will be Johnny K and the following Friday the 23rd December, live music will be delivered by Todd Keightley. Members, Guests, and Visitors are always welcome.
Bundaberg Bowls Notes
Tuesday 6th December 2022: Mixed Triples $600.00 Day sponsored by Ross Gray Motors.
Samson Green:
Winners: V. Schmidt, Joan Jones. First Runners Up: M. Hillier, Kate, B. Frawley. Second Runners Up: Jenny, Sue, F. Clarke. Sportspersons: Judy, John, Jean.
Foundation Green:
Winners: L. Scougall, J. Scougall, F. Millerick. First Runners Up: E. Angove, R. Nikora, F. Dewhurst. Second Runners Up: C. Engstrome, Al, N. Nunn. Sportspersons: B. Fryer, R. Chambers, L. Poulsen.
Thursday 8th December:
Winners: R. Poelstra, J. Scougall, V. Schmidt. Sportspersons: V. Green, T. Lear, K. Mitchell.
Saturday 10th December:
Winners: T. Salau, M. Stumbles, B. Clarke. Sportspersons: V. Stewart, A. Edgerton, W. George.
Selectors:
Tuesday 13th December: T. Salau, Joan Jones. Thursday 15th December: A. Salau, G. Mallett. Saturday 10th December: Helpers.
Competition Results:
Mixed Pairs: R. Death, C. Marcinkus def F. Dewhurst, M. Nicol.
Ladies President Triples Final: G. Roberts, S. Gastaldon, H. Schmidt def E. Hopton (sub), K. Itzstein, M. Nicol.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 13th December: BOM Meeting 9.30 a.m. All Welcome. Mixed Triples $420.00 Day sponsored by Rudy's Pest Control. 1.00 p.m. Start.
Thursday 15th December: Social Bowls and Competitions. 1.00 p.m. Start. Foundation Green only due to renovation work on Samson Green.
Friday 16th December: Barefoot Bowls 10.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Saturday 17th December: Club Breakup Day – 12 Noon to 3.00 p.m. Bookings closed 10th December. Helpers required from 10.00 a.m. to set up and prepare food etc.
Attention News:
Bundaberg Bowls Club wishes all bowlers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023.
Bookings for the Club Breakup Day on the 17th December closed on 10th December.
Donations for our Continuous Christmas Raffle are now being accepted and Tickets are still being sold.
Green Renovations will commence this Thursday. Let J. Scougall know you can help out sometime.
The First Money Day in 2023 will be 28th January; an E-mail will be sent when the Greens are open for play before then. (Possibly 17th January 2023)
Attention Members: Annual Dues are now being accepted for 2023 – $100.00 Club Membership.
Across the Waves Ladies Bowls
RESULTS Friday 2nd December:
Winners – R.Berry & B.McKinnon
Runners-Up – H.McKinnon & S.Mason
Sportsmen – J.Mallett & L.Donaldson
2023 CHAMPIONSHIP FOURS COMPETITION:
Nominations are still being accepted for next year's Championship Fours Competition. Get your team in by Friday 27th January. First round to be played on 10th February.
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Membership fees of $90 need to be paid by 16th December.
COMING EVENTS:
Friday 9th December – Luncheon and trophy presentation at The Waves Sports Club Miller Street from 11am. Sorry guys, ladies only.
Friday 16th December – Everyone welcome, especially our Friday men, to our last bowls day of the year. Phone the clubhouse on 41 535 644 by 12.30pm to get your name in. Come dressed in Christmas attire. The Christmas raffle will be drawn after play.
Friday 6th January – Night bowls will commence with a sausage sizzle starting at 5.30pm. Bowls should get underway around 6pm. Cost $12 pp.
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