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 the women’s competition.
The Junior Women’s Singles, which was unfortunately played in windy conditions. First year player, Sue Veart, seemed to struggle in the early ends but then fought back to put pressure on Kathy Edney- Meechen (also a first year player) before Kathy scored the win. Another win for first year players. Well done,
Community Bowls 2021 For those people, young and not so young, who have wondered if bowls might be the sport or pastime to suit them, there’s an opportunity to find out. The popular Community Bowls programme will start on Monday 1st February and continue each Monday night until the 8th March. It’s open…
Congratulation David & Anne Burrage Extract from Bowls NZ website A dedication to excellence and an unrelenting commitment to the sport have seen Anne and David Burrage honoured as the 2019-2020 Bowls New Zealand Summerset Awards umpires of the year. It’s deserved recognition for the Wellington based duo, who have constantly impressed with their work…
Excitement is building among members as the first sign of the instalation of the new green appears. Stand by for news of an open day next month
Ray Fawcett – Player Profile Don’t wave to Ray Fawcett if you see him driving by in his taxi. He’ll think you’re a prospective fare! Born in Lower Hutt, Ray attended Naenae College mainly to play sport and in particular, cricket. He was selected for the College First Eleven at a young age and, on…
Ceinwen Howard Sponsor Our Tuesday Galas continue to produce some exciting bowls. This week’s winning team was skipped by Steve Sargent but the competition was close from players from visiting clubs. It’s always rewarding to host players from the various clubs such as Otaki, Plimmerton, Waikanae, Waikanae beach and Paraparaumu Beach. Having our generous gala sponsor,…
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