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Airlie Beach Bowls Report

BOWLS

Tuesday afternoon at Airlie Beach Bowls Club saw Betty Whitehorn as skipper with Robin Brown at lead and Rhonda Lloyd take home the winners prizes to start the week. Wednesday afternoon Social bowls also saw an amazing win over a big field with John Askew and Regina Aquilina completely overwhelming the rest of the bowlers to take home the winners cheque. Wednesday night’s Business House Bowls was the conclusion of Round Six. New team Airlie Splash of Colour maintain their undefeated record, sitting on 18 points. PRD skipper Matt Francis was delighted with his team second on 16 points, having returned to the winner’s circle.

Hadlow Racing, Tuk Tuks, and Whitsunday Gold Coffee team are tied in third place with the final rounds looking to go down to the wire.

Saturday morning Scroungers saw first round winners John Askew, Andy McDougall, Maureen Barnard, Eric Barnard, Russell Jackson, and Nik Fernbach all competing for the final. John Askew managed to beat Russell Jackson by two points to become the Round Eight winner with Steve Lawrie winning the B Grade prize. Sunday afternoon saw the completion of the B Grade Fours, and it was the brilliance of skipper John Fielding that proved to be the difference. Alongside Nik Fernbach at lead, Neil Moore, and Col Morris, the side won the trophy with two wins in very warm conditions. Sunday afternoon Social bowls saw Betty Whitehorn and Lyn Graham with Margo Stanley at skipper, Alan Pershouse at second, and new bowler Dawn Dowel at lead the big winners on the day. Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

Col Morris, Neil Moore, and Nik Fernbach with skipper John Fielding after their B Fours victory

Bowen Bowls Club

Sunday Scroungers Winners at Bowen Bowls Club were Steve Roome, Gavin Charles, Shane Hornbuckle, and Ross Scanlon

BOWLS

At Bowen Bowls Club’s Wednesday Social meet, Mary Ellen Pratten, Keith Kirk, and Lou Fordham defeated Paula Welsted, Tracy Roach, and Allen Williams to get the ball rolling. As well, Peter Thomson and Tiarna Rogers defeated Dave Moodie and Herb Dalton, while Bev Smith, Mark Rogers, and Steve Roome beat Jill Brabon, Ross Scanlon, and Doc Fordham.

Sunday Scroungers Winners were Steve Roome, Gavin Charles, Shane Hornbuckle, and Ross Scanlon.

Wangaratta Bowls

Winners of the mixed fours from Wangaratta Bowls Club

BOWLS

Congratulations to the Wangaratta Men’s Bowls side which defeated Collinsville in the last round of the Local Pennant.

Although a good win, Wangaratta were beaten by Bowen Bowls Club, who claimed the overall winners for 2022.

On Tuesday, Deb Retchless Marg Wilson, and Bob Mason defeated Bron Tolcher, Sue Shearing, Irene Laird, and Robyn Stitt. It was great to see Tracey and Julie back for a game on Sunday. Games played were close with only one point being the difference in both games. Winners for the afternoon were Tracey Stanford, Robyn Stitt, and Fely Duncan defeated Julia Taas, Linda Scells, and Penny Warren. Russell Tolcher, Laurie Land, and Mark Drummond defeated Deb Retchless, Bron Tolcher, and Pat Tracey. The final of the Club Mixed Fours was played on Monday with Robyn Stitt, Isabel Wheeler, Margaret Wilson, and Mark Drummond defeating Lyn Danvers, Greg Colquhoun, Peter Hinschen, and Geoff Danvers.

Reminder: The club hopes to see members on Sunday at its Annual General Meeting at 9am followed by a ‘High Tea’ at 12pm followed by bowls at 1.30pm. Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren

Proserpine Bowls News

BOWLS

Twelve players enjoyed a game of Social Bowls on Wednesday at Proserpine Bowls Club, the last opportunity for the year before the greens were taken out for the annual renovations.

John Anderson, Heather Brown, and Arthur Griffith defeated Pat Bownds, Jim Quod, and Bruce Uhe, 23–21. Alen Sanderson, Peter Lawton, and Sandy Daffara defeated Jim Bownds, Philip Brown, and Mike Harrison, 20-15. The club extended its thanks to all who offered help on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to assist with the greens’ renovations.

Proserpine Bowls has several functions booked for Christmas celebrations at the club, but there are still dates available if any are in need of a venue for their event.

Unfortunately, Barefoot Bowls is not an option at this time of year due to the greens being out. All enquiries to secretarypbcinc@gmail.com. Reminder to all that Annual Membership is due at the end of this month.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown

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