Lawn Bowls News

COALGATE BOWLING CLUB BOWLS DARFIELD

The 2022/2023 season at Coalgate Bowling Club got underway on Saturday, October 1st, with a roll up before lunch, followed by a sausage sizzle and

yummies, all sorted by our lovely catering committee. Afterwards Patron, Murray Grice Murray Grice Murray Grice Murray Grice, presented the various 2022 Club Championship trophies to the winners. Members and visitors continued to hone their skills on the green, with their eye on the Malvern 5s competition, which gets underway on October 8th. Championship winners were: Fours: Fours: Fours: Fours: T. Fickling (s), G. DeLorenzo, C. Gull, F. Taylor Triples: Triples: Triples: Triples: R. Harwood (s), R. Morrison, G. Van Herpt Pairs: Pairs: Pairs: Pairs: R. Harwood (s), G. DeLorenzo Singles: Singles: Singles: Singles: R. Harwood Junior Singles: Junior Singles: Junior Singles: Junior Singles: C. Gull Colts: Colts: Colts: Colts: C. Gull. Ron Harwood, Triples Winners 2022. Coalgate Bowling Club L - R: M. Grice, G. Van Herpt, R. Morrison, R. Harwood. President.

Last Saturday, saw a contrast in weather compared to previous Bowls Darfield’s Open Days. Everyone was dressed warmly to enjoy a chilly afternoon, with Patrons Olive McRae Olive McRae Olive McRae Olive McRae and Russell Green Russell Green Russell Green Russell Green declaring the Club open. “Club members also enjoyed the company of thirteen potential new members, both young and old, who came and tried bowls. Despite the miserable weather, new members played very well, picking up tips from Club members, who guided them

New members having a bowl under the guidance of Lorraine Rowe and Scott Churton. through games. We had lots of positive feedback, and judging by their enthusiasm, we will welcome them back again in the coming weeks,” commented Bowls Darfield Media Liaison, Hazel Littlejohn Hazel Littlejohn Hazel Littlejohn Hazel Littlejohn. “Afterwards, there were refreshments and a sausage sizzle for all to enjoy. “Don't worry if you missed our event, we are always open to new members, just come along On Saturday, October 1st, as and have a go,” Hazel concluded. members and visitors looked on, the two Patrons of Kirwee Opening times: Bowling Club, Betty Henderson Betty Henderson Betty Henderson Betty Henderson • Tuesday and Thursday and Jim Brooker Jim Brooker Jim Brooker Jim Brooker, delivered the evenings from 5pm first jack and the first bowl of the • Tuesday afternoons, Ladies season. There was a round of from 1.15pm applause as Jim’s bowl came to • Fridays Social get together rest, only half a metre from the from 5pm jack! It was noted that both • Saturdays from 1pm. Patrons had turned ninety this year, giving another reason to On Sunday, Darfield hosted celebrate. Riccarton Racecourse Bowls The bowlers had rather chilly Club for their annual friendly temperatures to contend with, tournament. Darfield fielded a as they played a friendly game strong side of men and women, of 2-4-2 on this first day of winning three games to one. ‘summer’ bowls. However, the Next year sees Darfield travelling game was played in good spirit - to Riccarton for the return although the players were tournament. relieved to return to the warm clubhouse afterwards!

KIRWEE BOWLING CLUB Club Patrons, Betty Henderson and Jim Brooker, both 90 years old. The prizegiving delayed from enter competitions they might last season due to Covid not feel confident about restrictions was held during entering. Many people lingered afternoon tea. Dave Knight Dave Knight Dave Knight Dave Knight, to socialise over a drink as the Kirwee Member and Malvern afternoon drew on. Patron, then said a few words, Marian Galloway, urging everyone to enjoy their on behalf of Kirwee bowls and to be prepared to Bowling Club.

Sam Broughton with Douglas Ellis.