All four thought retirement was facing them and they were all aware of how much they would miss the enjoyment and the camaraderie of the sport”, says President John McBeth. ” Worse than that, there was a concern that they might become dreaded dumpers!” 
 
Inspired by the Patron of the club, Bill Moffatt, who first tried an arm about six years ago when he was just a sprightly 84 years of age, the three others are all in their first season of being ‘armed and dangerous’.

There’s no doubt summer is approaching and the new bowls season is well under way.

We’re absolutely chuffed that our team has won the Kapiti Centre Bowls3Five title In a tie break end against Levin, lead Mike Simeonoff drew a toucher which they managed to protect. Well done Mike and the Nicholsons, Trudy and Rob.

Community groups, families and businesses have taken full advantage of the club’s facilities in the lead up to Christmas. The sound of laughter and the occasional “Ho Ho Ho” has resonated around the greens and in the clubrooms as people of all ages have played bowls, cooked on the BBQ and worked our bar volunteers…

There is one player who will definitely capture more attention than most at this year’s VC Cup Bowls tournament at the Raumati Bowling Club. Former All Black player and coach, Alex “Grizz” Wyllie is a member of a team from North Canterbury which has entered for the annual event, now in its 34th year. Wyllie will…