Local Sport

hit off is from 4pm, and Sunday 26th February will be a stableford event with S. Bryant on office duty and G. Whiteman in the bar.

Nagambie Women’s Golf

Results Wednesday 15th February

There were 12 players for a round of Stableford.

The A Grade winner was Moz Fowler with 39pts

The B & C Grade winner was Jane Bow with 37pts.

The 9 hole winner was also Jane with 20pts.

18 hole balls down the line went to Moz 39pts, Irene Keogh 38pts and Carol Wallis also 38pts.

9 hole balls down the line went to Jane 20pts, Carol 18pts and Moz also 18pts.

N/P on the 8th was Moz and on the 16th Irene.

Chicken Run Results 16th February

There were 25 players for a round of Par. The winner was Chris Roberts on a triple C/B from Mick O’Connell and Terry Clonan all on +2.

N/P on the 13th was Irene Keogh and on the 16th Karyn Thompson.

Avenel Bowls Club

MIDWEEK PENNANT – Division 5

Avenel jumped into third place on the ladder with a win away against East Shepparton 12 – 40 to 2 – 33. With the completion of the home and away season Avenel have a week off before the finals begin on Tuesday 28 February.

Marg Harrison, Marion Gittus, Ruth Underwood, Glen Bell (s) after being ahead by only two shots on the 12th end stormed home over the last nine ends scoring eighteen shots to three for a resounding win 29 - 12.

Norm Billingsley, Ron Harrison, Charlie Kemp, Rob Kemp (s) found the going a little tougher. Losing six straight ends before lunch had East Shepparton with a healthy lead at the break for lunch. In the second half Avenel won seven shots to one but it was not enough to win the game losing 11 – 21.

MIDWEEK PENNANT – Division 3

Avenel needed the win against Kyabram to go into fourth spot on the ladder. But Kyabram were too good on the day and won convincingly 16 – 86 to 0 – 69.

Nyoli Bell, Jenny Furletti, Graham Lewis, Geoff Hateley (s) led for the first nine ends, then Kyabram had the lead for the next nine ends before Avenel got a five to take the lead back on the 19th end. Avenel hung on to a slight lead until Kyabram got a three on the last end to win by two, 24 – 22.

In a close game, Fay Hatelely, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy, Noel Slater (s) took the lead by one shot after scoring a five on the 14th end. Kyabram answered back scoring ten shots over the next five consecutive ends for an eight-shot lead. The remaining ends were closely fought out, but Kyabram were the better team and won the game 30 – 24.

Pam Pedder, Rusty Schwab, Spud Furletti, Dennis McGregor (s) was also involved in a close tussle all game. Being only two down on the 23rd end, Kyabram once again finished strongly scoring six over the last two ends for a 32 – 23 win.

WEEKEND PENNANT - Division 7

It was a tough ask for Avenel playing against a poweredup Seymour team. Proof is on the scorecard as Seymour had a particularly strong rink that got them across the line. Avenel 2 – 34 lost to Seymour 12 – 39.

Kyle Pedder, Ron Harrison, Glen Bell. Graham Lewis (s) won eight of the first nine ends to be ahead by ten shots. Seymour launched a late challenge to get within one shot however Avenel were good enough to hold on for a two shot win 19 – 17.

Norm Billingsley, Marion Gittus, Charlie Kemp, Rob Kemp (s) was up against it with a mid-week division 1 skip and current club champion introduced into Seymour’s division seven team. Seymour won the first six ends to be up 12 zip. Avenel chased Seymour down winning five of the last six ends, but the ask was too big losing to Seymour 15 – 22.

Next Saturday is the last match of the home and away season and a win is vital for Avenel to have a chance of playing in the finals. The best eight bowlers from the division seven squad who have played in this division all season will be selected for this crucial return game against Seymour.

WEEKEND PENNANT - Division 3.

An away game at Nagambie resulted in a four rink win for the hosts 18 – 124 to 0 – 87.

James Wall, Jenny Furletti, Josh McDonald, Geoff Hateley (s) were competitive all game but fell short by three shots losing 25 – 28.

Ross Sinclair, Pam Pedder, Spud Furletti, Brett McDonald (s) also lost 25 – 28. Even though Avenel won fourteen ends, it was not enough to claim the win. A six and a five mid game sealed the win for Nagambie.

On ends 17, 18 and 19 three fives were scored, two to Nagambie and one to the Avenel rink of Ruth King, Nyoli Bell, Dennis McGregor, Jake Wall (s) Nagambie finished the stronger recording a 32 - 18 win.

Fay Hateley, Kate Donovan, Grace Kenworthy, Noel Slater (s) won only ten ends losing 19 - 36 against a very accurate Nagambie rink.

Next Saturday is the last home and away game and Avenel play away at Stanhope.

Church News

Ecumenical

Shrove Tuesday. February 21. Pancake tea 5pm St John’s Nagambie. Details M.Hurren 5794 2362

Ash Wednesday, February 22. Anglican Christ Church Seymour 10am.

12.30pm St Malachy’s Catholic church in Nagambie. and at St John’s Anglican Nagambie 5pm.

24 February Friday, start of six weeks Lenten Bible Studies. St Malachy’s Nagambie 11am. Details, Wendy Keenan. 0459 595 908

World Day Of Prayer This Year It Is The Study Of The Country Of Taiwan

The 2023 service is written by the women of Taiwan on the theme “I have heard about your faith”. Friday, March 3. World Day of Prayer service will be hosted by the Nagambie Connect Faith Community (UC Church) in the Nagambie tennis clubrooms at 11am. Bring and share lunch. Details Ruth Close. 0402 286 277

World Day of Prayer Service at Seymour Salvation Army hall. 8 Victoria St. Seymour. Friday, March 3. 2pm. Details Enid Simpson. 5792 1990. All local churches folk are invited to attend either of these World Day of Prayer service at Nagambie or Seymour.

Anglican

Thursday, 23 February. Mothers’ Union fellowship meeting. Christ Church Seymour. 1.30pm. March 19. Mothering Sunday. Posies and Simnel cake to be blessed in services.

March 25. Saturday, Lady Day at Wangaratta Cathedral. Domestic Violence workshops. Service and lunch. All welcome. Details D.Grant. Christ Church Seymour services Sunday 9am. St John’s Nagambie Sunday services. 11am. St Paul’s Avenel. 1st Saturday at 5pm and the 5th Sunday of the month 10am. POC Rev. R.Pennington. 0477 921 111.

Catholic

Nagambie Little Aths

We have started back our season. Unfortunately we could not start when expected due to wet weather but we are 2 meets onto our 2022/2023 season.

We have three meets left which will be out ‘Championship rounds’. During these three meets points will be allocated to participants who get a PB, first, second or third place. At the end of the 3 rounds we will calculate the points which will determine our age group champions.

Our season will end with a BBQ and awards on Friday 24th March at 5pm –everyone including sponsors are welcome to come.

Please note there will NOT be any Little Athletics on the long weekend – 11th March.

Congratulations again to our winners of the Sportsmanship awards (pictured the last 2 weeks of awards) and to Amanda Lou’s sweets and treats for sponsoring this. The kids are very excited when they get to claim their icecream.

Nagambie St Malachy’s. Rosary Mondays 10.30am and Wednesday noon.

1st and 3rd Sundays 9.00am Mass. 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays 11.00am, Word and Communion Avenel St Mary’s. Sundays 10.30am Rosary. 1st and 3rd Sundays 11am Mass 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays 11.00am Word and Communion.

Nagambie W.Keenan. 0459 595 908. Avenel

G.Kenworthy. 0405 125 963. Fr A.Hill 0439 033 029.

PRESBYTERIAN

Nagambie St Andrew’s. 9am service 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. W.Day. 0429 933 116.

UNITING

Seymour and Avenel Uniting Church. 9am in Avenel, Rev. J. Payne. 0408 176 754.

Nagambie Connect Faith Community (Uniting Church) 2nd and 4th Sundays, 11am, Nagambie Senior Citizens' Centre. R.Close. 0402 286 277