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
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World Champion & Cancer Society President
World champion bowler, Mike Kernaghan, visited the club last week. He was invited primarily to chat to members about the need for care in the sun in his role as chief executive of the Cancer Society, but he also chatted about his bowls highlights and offered some sound ideas about making the sport attractive to…
Handicap Singles Result
In the singles it was a case of the determination and skill of experienced player Ted Marshall just giving him the edge over Mike Harvey. It was a thrilling match during which neither player could gain any ascendancy. There were just two points separating them at the end. Congratulations Ted.
Player Proftle – Les Roberts
Okay here’s a question: How many of you had a father who was a whaler?Answer: One, Les Roberts. That’s right, while Les was growing up first of all in Kaikoura and then Nelson, his father was among the last of New Zealand’s whalers. What’s also quite remarkable is that Les became a cowboy in Canada…
Sharon Sims Coaching June 2021
The club was privileged to host one of New Zealand’s best players, Sharon Sims, at the weekend. Her record of 3 World Championship titles, a Commonwealth Games gold medal and 6 National titles, places her in the top bracket of players. Her ability as a coach has been well-recognised
World Champion Visit
Our club doesn’t often receive the opportunity to host a Bowls World Champion but that’s what we will be doing next Wednesday at 1230. MIKE KERNAGHAN was a member of the Four which won gold at the 2016 World Championships in Christchurch ( look at that score!) and he has enthusiastically agreed to chat with…
Opening Day 2020
Miserable weather kept away all but the most determined club members on the Opening Day of the 2020-21 season. Still, over 40 people turned up for a brief message from President John, the raising of the flag and the first bowl indicating the season has started. Long-serving member, Glyn Phillips, was all smiles…