Port City WBC Weekly News 6th February

Social Bowls was played on Tuesday 4^th February, as well as the commencement of the State Singles. The Final will be played on Thursday 6^th February at North Haven.

Lucky Rink Winners: -1^st  Hazel Durrant and Barbara Barrett (Marker)
                                   2^nd Carol Banks, Rita Koenig, Joan Bird
                  Consolation:   Val Bott, Ella Wright, Beth Hicks

Raffle Winners: - 1^st Prize Betty Hall  2^nd Prize Loris Muir

“80 Club” Winners:  1^st:  Val Byrnes

                               2^nd:  Wendy Kennedy
                               3^rd:  Rhonda Evans
                               4^th:  Barbara Barrett

The State of Origin Ashes Test Series between NSW and QLD was played last Wednesday night 29^th January and all day Thursday 30^th January. The weather was sensational and there was a great atmosphere amongst the players and spectators alike. There was a huge crowd watching and cheering on the NSW Team which was victorious in winning the Ashes. Comments were made by players and guests that our facilities were fantastic and they all enjoyed their time here.

There will be Ladies Coaching on Friday morning at 10.00 am.

There will be Ladies Social Bowls on Saturday morning from 9.00 am till 12.00 noon, due to the men’s pennant trials.

The State Pairs will commence on Tuesday 11^th February and the final will be played on Thursday 13^th February at Westport.

We look forward to seeing our non –bowling members at morning tea next Tuesday 11^th February.

The first Gala Day for the year will be held on Tuesday 18^th February at Lake Cathie.

Pennants for 2014 will commence on 24^th February.

Our first Quarterly Meeting for the year will be held on Tuesday 25^th February, after bowls.

Entry Forms are now available for our Easter Carnival, which will be held from Friday 18^th April to Monday 21^st April, so it’s not too soon to put your teams together.

To any of our ladies who are unwell, or who are unable to play we look forward to your return to bowls soon.

Names in or out, or ladies wishing to only play 9 ends, please ring the club on 6583 1153 before 8.00 am on Tuesdays.

Thanks to Barbara Owens for this report