Port City WBC Weekly News 29th March

It was a very busy day at the Club on Tuesday 27th March when President Shirley welcomed Pennant teams from Lake Cathie Kew North Haven and Westport.

It was also great to see Bonnie Weatherley Zelle Cook and Rita Koenig have a game of bowls after a prolonged absence. Our visitor Adele Pobje was having a social game as well.

Results of Pennant games today -

Grade 1 Port City d Lake Cathie (2) Grade 3 Port City d Westport 3 (1) Grade 4 (1) Port City d Kew also Grade 4 (2) d Westport Grade 5 Port City d North Haven.
Congratulations to all players a good result.

In the Major Singles Championship games played today Judy Scholz d Fay Schollum and Jennifer Munson d Hazel Durrant. Both very exciting games to watch.

Lucky rink winners - 1 Carol White Lois Bishell Morgan Solman-Stewart Lynne Thompson 2 Singles game Judy Scholz and marker Carol Bowman 3 Rhonda Evans Frances Green Jan Creak Robyn Biddle. Consolation Helen Cooper Rose Edwards Elaine Eames.

Raffle winners - 1 Wilma Vanderent (North Haven) 2 Jenny Wallis 3 Pat Marchant (Westport)

70 club winners - 1 Shirley Devine 2 Robyn Walsh 3 Enid Ingram

Birthday greetings were extended to Morgan Solman-Stewart and Helen Carr.

The new Blue Books are available by ordering from Secretary Judy - cost $5 - by Friday 20th April. Umpires will receive a copy but if you wish the book can be downloaded from the internet.

Robyn Biddle thanked all the participants in the Relay for Life which raised over $2000.

It was with a great deal of sadness that we farewelled our esteemed member Ivy Cooper who at 96 was still playing bowls. She had won many championships during her bowling career and was admired and loved by her many friends.

Major pairs championship has opened and will close on 10th April - play is 24th April - $5 each entry fee.

Tuesday 10th is the non playing member’s morning tea and we would love to see all of you for a cuppa and a chat on that day. There will be good games to watch as the Handicap Triples is on that day.

 Major singles Championship games are progressing and we are hoping that the Final will be next week. Come along and support these girls - you will witness some top bowling.

To any of our members or their families not enjoying the best of health at the moment we wish you a good recovery and better health in the future.

Names in or out for Tuesday only to the Club by 8 am on 65 83 1153 or to Barbara Barrett on 65 83 2659.

Thanks to Ann Kirk for this report