Thursday, 26 April 2012

Port City WBC Weekly News 26th April


It was a perfect autumn day on Tuesday 24th for the playing of the Club Pairs Championship. President Shirley welcomed Mary Norman and Dorothy Hopkins back to bowls.

Results of the pairs championship first round are - (skips only) A.Kirk d R. Biddle M. Walsh d F. Martin C. Bowman d M. Doyle D. Amor d A. Cutler D. Gudgeon d B. Hodgson B. Schubert d M. Cutting B. Barrett d J. Bird J. Munson d M. Norman J. Scholz d M. Edwards J. Stockham d K. Bain B. Griffiths d E. Hercus P. Light d G. Carmody A. Pobje d K. Bassett E. Eames d R. Roach. The next round will be played on Saturday 28th April at 9 am. Thank you to Neville Schwartz for umpiring.

We welcomed Hastings Haven President Maureen Secretary Carole and Publicity Officer Margaret at lunchtime to present the flags and badges to the successful Pennant teams Grade 1, 2 and 5. First on the agenda was the presentation of a Super Veterans Badge to Past President Dorothy Hopkins. We then proceeded to the flagpole for the flag ceremony. Hastings Haven President Maureen congratulated all recipients and wished all players much success in the Regional Play-offs on May 15th/16th.

There will be no ladies social bowls for the week commencing 30th April as the men are holding the Port City Classic Singles. Come along and watch some top bowls.

State Triples will be played on May 8th so check the board to see where you are drawn to play. Also non playing members morning tea will be held that day so we look forward to seeing many of you at 10.30 am.

Life Member Robyn Biddle was wished a very happy birthday.

50 Club winners - 1 Rhonda Evans 2 Fran Fairbrother 3 Daphne Sumsky
Raffle winners - 1 Anna Davidson 2 Fay Martin 3 Marie Bignell
Lucky rink winners (all pairs games) 1 Anna Davidson Adele Pobje 2 Morgan Solman-Stewart Janine Stockham Consolation Julie McKay Adriana Cutler

Our deepest sympathy to Nerida Warby in the sad loss of her beloved Ted.

Thanks to Ann Kirk for this report




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