Port City WBC October Newsletter

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of two of our beloved members Barbara Wellings, who passed away on Tuesday 18th September and our Patron Lorna Whitehead, who passed away on Wednesday 26th September. We extend our condolences to their families and friends.

The final of the Minor Pairs was played on Tuesday 11th September

WINNERS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO BARBARA GRIFFITHS AND JUNE EDWARD

RUNNERS-UP – DAWN OLSEN AND FRANCES FAIRBROTHER

Saturday 6th October the Club is introducing an afternoon game of open jackpot pairs.

Play to commence at 1.00 pm. Format – 2 men, 2 ladies, or one of each. Dress will be smart casual and there will be a blind draw. Play will be 21 ends, or until the bell at

4.00 pm.
There will still be Ladies Social Bowls at 9.30 am.

RESULTS OF “OUT OF HAT FOURS” PLAYED ON TUESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
1st  – Wendy Kennedy, Dulcie Holihan, Faye Schollum, Hazel Durrant
2nd – Frances Fairbrother, Jenny Wallis, Judy Brady, Elaine Eames
3rd – Jenny Devitt, Rose Edwards, Lois Bishell, Mary Norman
4th – Trish Wellings, Lorraine Cannon, Gail Carmody, Beth Schubert
am winners – Wendy Elliott, June Edward, Joy Barry, Margaret Doyle
pm winners – Margaret Aird, Pat Morrison, Barbara Griffiths, Beth Hicks

Minor Singles start today.

Consistency closes at 11.00 am today. Play commences 16th October. The draw is on the board.

 COCA-COLA 3 DAY OPEN TRIPLES CARNIVAL – 24TH, 25TH, 26TH SEPTEMBER

Day 1

Overall First Place – Lorraine Cannon, Rose Edwards, Elaine Eames – Port City
Overall Second Place –Anne Constantine, Wendy Kennedy, Maree Kitcher – Composite

Day 2

Overall First Place – Jean Prince, Barbara Campbell, Dot Burley – Composite
Overall Second Place – Carol Banks, Brenda Burge, Hazel Durrant – Port City

Day 3

Overall First Place – Faye Schollum, Carol White, Lynne Thompson – Port City
Overall Second Place – Carol Banks, Brenda Burge, Hazel Durrant – Port City

PLEASE NOTE:         State Playoffs will be held at Tuncurry and will commence on Saturday 6th October and finish on Saturday 13th October. We are so proud of all our representatives and it would be great if we could have many supporters turn up for this fabulous occasion. The programme is as follows: -

6-7 October – State Pairs – Morgan Solman-Stewart, Janine Stockham

8-9 October – State Triples – Judy Brady, Carol White, Barbara Barrett
10-11 October – State Open Fours – Jenny Wallis, Shirley Devine, Karen McFarlane,
Margaret Walsh and also

State Senior Fours  - Rhonda Evans, Adriana Cutler, Norma Schwartz, Jennifer Munson

12-13 October – State Singles – Carol White

Non-playing member’s morning tea will be held next Tuesday 9th October at 10.30 am and we look forward to welcoming old friends as they share a cuppa at the Club.

On Tuesday 18th September we welcomed 7 new members who have joined during the last twelve months, introduced them to the committee and invited them to afternoon tea.

Adele Pobje, Wendy Elliott, Lynne Robertson, Lynette Robertson, Sue Smith, Wendy Kennedy and Helen Cooper

We hope you enjoy your time with us.