Despite a miserable, wet start, the club’s Opening Day event went off without a hitch. Club patron Bill Moffatt delivered the first bowl of the season before the annual Hyder Cup competition began. The men beat the women this year and Mike Harvey received the trophy from Life member, Russ Wilkins.

Laurie Flynn drew on all his 4 years’ experience to beat Phil and take the title. On the way, Laurie toppled the defending champion Chris Macdonald in a nail-biting semi final, 21- 20, while Phil defeated Allen Hutchison.

Centre Fours Achievements

The player to impress more was first year bowler Elizabeth Coster who shone throughout with some superb shots in the 2 x 4 x 2 format.

Glyn Phillips – Popular Bowler “It is with deep sadness that I inform you that Glyn Phillips passed away late yesterday. Glyn was an extremely popular club member who achieved some outstanding results as a player. Until recently he still attended the Friday night socials. Glyn raised the club flag at the season’s opening in early…

A frost covered green greeted players for the first qualifying day of the club championship men’s fours, but a beautiful clear, sunny day emerged and some superb matches were played. Neal Pritchard’s team scored three wins, while 2 winners included Euan Hubbard, Dennis Hawkings, Steve Sargent and Gill Lowry. The championships continue this weekend alongside…