Handbook 2020 & Opening Day The club’s handbooks are ready for collecting. We thought that having the cover in Covid Yellow would continue to remind us of what we’ve gone through so far and how we still need to be careful. Opening day is this Saturday, the 5th September, with the Hyder Cup at stake. Discs must be…
VC Cup Winners LNobody was wearing a broader smile than Danny Madden when the final of the VC Cup ended at the weekend. Madden has been a popular player in the Kapiti region for many years and his draw play during the tournament played a big part in the Central Levin teams victory. Central won…
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…
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,…
Chris will be back to check on how his boss, Mark Cameron, and the Bowls NZ President Mark O’Connor, fare in the VC Cup tournament at the end of August. Chris Lander Visits our Club General Manager Clubs Bowls NZ The General Manager Clubs and Community for Bowls NZ, Chris Lander, popped in to have…
Trudy, Kathy, Maureen & Lynn Congratulations Congratulations to Trudy Nicholson’s four who have won the club title for 2019-20. The competition had been postponed because of Covid-19 lockdown but the gentle winter conditions proved ideal for a late completion of the event. Trudy’s team was Lynn Carter, Kathy Edney-Meechan and Maureen Gestro.
Kapiti College Students The Future for Bowls The club members always enjoy visits from pupils of nearby Kapiti College. Quite a few of them show potential too! We look forward to hosting them again during the next term
Silvey & Steve Bishop All bowling clubs rely on the enthusiasm and willingness of members to help make their club run smoothly. Silvey and Steve Bishop are two perfect examples. Our Winter Galas on Tuesdays, which have 26 teams competing, are organised by a small team, but behind the scenes there is Silvey- ensuring that…
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…
Noeline Barlow Life Member Our Number One green is named after two generous supporters Noeline and Bob Barlow. While Bob passed away a few years ago, Noeline still retains a keen interest in the club and visited the club recently to check out the new green. She certainly fits perfectly into the beautiful surroundings of…