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PRIMARY SCHOOL

Regional tee ball

Tee ball is a favorite sport in our PE program. It’s a great term 1 activity, with lots of shade under the peppercorn trees for the batting team.

For the first time this year, we sent a team off to the Division interschool sport in Shepparton last term. Our mixed team enjoyed a fun day playing against other schools and made it through to

Regionals in Benalla last Friday.

As a bonus we were also able to enter a senior girls’ team. Both teams had a great day, enjoying each other’s company, having fun, being great sports and playing to a very high standard. Our girls team finished in second place, while our mixed team finished first and now compete at the State Championships at the State Softball Centre in Melbourne next month.

Avenel

100 years of school

Nagambie Men's Golf

July 31st

The Nagambie golf course once again kept the fields scoring average to not equalling handicap or worse, early morning dew and mist were maybe excuses for the poor scoring early on, but other than that conditions were mild and comfortable for the time of year. The winning stableford score on the day went to visiting golfer Mark Wurston with a 35 points job well done showing the regulars how it is done. Dean Brown was runner up producing his usual high level of consistency on 34 points followed by Michael 'Spike' Nolan with 33.

The nearest the pin prizes were celebrated by Dean Brown pulling off both the 3rd and the 13th with two high quality iron shots and Wayne 'the bullet' Le Cerf zeroing in on the 16th with a beautifully guided crisp strike. Next week's golf will be a stroke monthly medal as well as the 4th round of the social club trophy a big field of players is expected, on office duty is B. Leviston and in the bar P. Neville.

August 7th

The Nagambie golf course was once again on top of the field with 9mm of rain falling late in the week and softening conditions, a heavy dew and cold morning air greeted the players but the sun shone throughout the day making things comfortable. A monthly medal was on offer but the course allowed only the better ball strikers to perform to their potential, the winning golfer was the mudlark specialist Tim Baldwin blitzing the field with a 5 stroke victory shooting one of his better scores for sometime an impressive 79-10-69, a net score in the sixties this time of year is a great effort off a low handicap. Runner up was another well credentialled golfer in Michael Nolan knocking out a very respectable 85-11-74, Nolan's accuracy to the green and solid putting contributing to his good day, rounding out the top three was another good ball striker in the way of Jeremy Ezard with a 75-0-75.

The nearest the pin prizes went to Jeremy Ezard on the 8th with a blistering 4 iron, Harold Rayner driving straight into the green on the 13th and Michael 'Spike' Nolan using a driver to reach the exposed 16th into a thick southerly wind. Next week's golf will be on Saturday 12th August tee off will continue to be 9.00 to 9.30am, a stableford will be played with B. Leviston on office duty and P. Lawrence in the bar. The Saturday fixture is to make way for the Dargalong Cup being held on Sunday 13th August at the Murchison East golf club; a time honoured four ball assembly is 10.30am for a 11.00am hit off.

Avenel Bowls Club

Although the emphasis is on all the winter sports and World Cup Competitions at the moment, bowls season is just around the corner and the Avenel Bowls Club Committee of Management have been putting in time and effort in preparation for the busy bowls season ahead.

The GMBR is presently working at finalising the draw for GVPA with Weekend Pennant due to start on Saturday 14 October and Midweek Pennant Tuesday 17 October.

The Avenel Green is in recovery mode from its winter sleep and signs are looking encouraging for an early

Nagambie Senior Citizens

July has been a busy month for the Seniors, a line dancing social luncheon and also our Christmas in July for members. This was attended by 73 members and the food was up to the usual standard as supplied by JBL Catering, many thanks to their great service and variety. I am sure all those there enjoyed the meals. Thanks also to the social committee for the work involved as always to arrange, set up and pack up.

A highlight entertainment act was presented by four of our members, Abe, Yvonne, Lynley and Gloria. They performed a “skit” using costumes and walkers! This was a real laugh and we congratulate them on their talent (and bravery!) to get up and have a go.

We also welcomed our local physio, Brent Davies to a session of our Tai Chi and Get Moving exercise class, where he stressed to us the importance of preparing and continually practicing strength and balance exercises.

These contribute in aiding us to grow old with the best intentions and outcome that are available to us if we try. If it is to be, it is up to us and we all appreciated his summary of what we can be doing, within our individual abilities. We are purchasing some grip straighteners for the club, to use at our twice weekly sessions, one of the most important areas to work on. Look up the benefits, there are plenty of studies that support this need to improve and maintain as we age. Thanks again Brent for your valuable input to those who attended. Come along to work on these goals, Monday and Thursday at 9.30 for Tai Chi followed at 10.00 for Get Moving exercises.

Line Dancing is still our most popular activity, held on Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am. Beginners are welcome at both sessions, but have a dedicated time on Friday from 9.30 Both days have dances suitable for all levels. Come along and try if you have not been before, you will be made most welcome. Only $3 for members, and membership is only $5 for the year.

Movie Day is the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 1pm. Our next movie will be on 15th August, and screening, The Terminal starring Tom Hanks.

Table Tennis is also held on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, open to the public, catering for all ages and skill abilities. Small group size at present, but able to put up more tables if required.

I am happy to email any interested people who would like to receive the newsletter monthly. We also have collection points around town, at the Post Office, the Info Centre, and NLCH. Pick up a copy or email nagambieseniors@gmail.com to go on the list. Or phone Jill on 0419 567 580 We also wish to thank Go Nagambie for including our Club details on their website, check it out.

https://www.gonagambie.com.au/live/community-groups-and-clubs/ nagambie-seniors

Spring start for practice sessions.

Many members have travelled North to escape Victoria’s notoriously cold winter, but for those who have braved it out, Thursday night Happy hour has been well attended. New members are welcome to join in a relaxed and fun couple of hours on a Thursday evening from 4.30pm.

Nagambie Netball Club

- 50 GAME MILESTONE - Jess Perry

Congratulations goes out this round to one of our very talanted junior lakers, Jess Perry, who will be playing her 50th club game against Stanhope.

Jess played her first season for Nagambie in 2019 in U13's age group. A couple of seasons then followed in the U15's age group. In a show of both her netballing ability and club loyalty although still eligable to be playing Under 15's this season, Jess has joined the older age group and is a vital part of our Under 17's goaling combinations. Well done Jess on your wonderful season so far. A future A grade star in the making for sure. Enjoy this special game with your teammates and hope our girls can have a win for you.

Nagambie Football Club

ROUND 13 - SATURDAY 29TH JULYNAGAMBIE VS SHEPPARTON EAST

What a day on the courts and on the field. Our Seniors proving that they are a side not to be taken lightly and our Reserves showing us that they have what it takes to compete in finals!

On the courts there were mixed results but the girls gave it their all and never backed, down no matter how tough it got.

We welcomed our Life Members and Platinum Members upstairs for an Afternoon Tea. President Jacob Lloyd thanked the Life Members for their contribution to our great club over the years and our Platinum Members for their support this season.

All those that were at Nagambie on the weekend were certainly treated to some competitive matches, with the results below:

FOOTBALL:

SENIORS

Nagambie 18.14.122 defeated Shepparton East 4.8.32.

Goals: P.Rattray 5, B.Biggs 3, T.Barnes 2, W.Dalton 2, N.Fothergill 2, M.Wilson 2, D.Comi, B.Fothergill.

Best Players: Brayden Biggs, Trent Laverie, Patrick Rattray, Nathan Fothergill, Blake Fothergill, Tom Barnes.

Awards: Trent Gladwin, Patrick Rattray, Reilly Old. RESERVES Nagambie 11.10.76 defeated Shepparton East 6.5.41

Goals: D.O'Brien 3, H.Szczykulski 3, R.Gardner, H.King, C.Martin, R.Matthews, L.Storey.

Best Players: William Ulrich, Charles Martin, Regan Gardner, Ryan Lambert, Keenan Shepherd, Nick Glentzes.

Awards: William Ulrich, Charles Martin, Regan Gardner. THIRDS Bye.

NETBALL: A GRADE

Nagambie 43 defeated by Shepparton East 64.

Awards: Mahony Fothergill & Keely Woosnam.

B GRADE

Nagambie 31 defeated by Shepparton East 43.

Awards: Tasman Taylor-Lloyd & Katie Sullivan.

C GRADE

Nagambie 16 defeated by Shepparton East 56.

Awards: Evie Merrifield & Bree Merrifield.

UNDER 17'S

Nagambie 19 defeated by Shepparton East 30.

UNDER 13'S

Nagambie 37 defeated Shepparton East 19.

Awards: Bella Sparkes and Holly Carmichael.

UNDER 11'S

Nagambie 35 defeated Shepparton East 5.

Awards: Ruby Sullivan.

Off the field we had a few more winners with our Lakers Lotto, Platinum Lotto & Lamb Raffle.

Lakers Lotto $1000: Fintan Butler.

(We have been assured that the Darwin Punters Club will deliver most of it in full later this week)

Platinum Lotto: Allison Biggs.

Lamb Raffle: Dean Moore.

Proceeds of the Lamb Raffle will be donated to Dry July and the Nagambie Mens Shed.

Around the oval you may have noticed it's a bit muddier than usual and that we have some large metal poles around our oval now. This is part of the (long overdue) lighting upgrades around our Football Oval and Netball Courts. This will allow full use of the oval not only for training and potentially night football, but also in the summer the potential for night cricket!.

The lights are yet operational, but we are hoping that they will be operational within the fortnight.

Saturday 12th of July is our last home game for the year (against Murchison-Toolamba) and our last social function, being the "Nagambie's Got Talent". It will be full of surprises from both the footballers and the netballers busy preparing their acts for the evening. This weekend (Round 14 - Saturday 6th August) sees the Lakers travelling over to take on Stanhope in what is usually some very competitive Football & Netball. Make sure you make the trip over to support the Lakers. This Thursday, the meals will be prepared by the Under 18's and accompanied by Helen's Hot Chips - the best in the district.