Everyone was shocked to hear of our Bowls President Rob (Bert) Tait being rushed to hospital in Melbourne. We are pleased to say he has progressed well and we are happy to hear he is back home. From all your friends at Yarrawonga Bowls Club, take care.
Presentation evening will be held on Friday, April 26, 5pm for a 5.30pm start. Snacks and nibbles supplied. Come along to support the members receiving trophies.
Social bowls
Monday, April 8, 2-4-2 Winners – Ray Butler and Gary Presnell. Runners Up – Steve Docking and John Lowdell. The jackpot was not claimed and will be carried forward to next Monday.
Tuesday, April 9 was the annual visit from the Tattersalls Group. It was a great day with 48 visitors and about 17 of our members having a sociable but still competitive day with an enjoyable two-course lunch supplied between games. The winning team for YBC was Ian Woods, Peter Velardo, Dave Charrington and Val Kennedy. The winners for the Tatts group was Alan Williams, Ann Pumpa, Spence Sherwood and Russell Bingham.
Wednesday, April 10, we had a group of bowlers from Mildura join us for our social bowls day. Another pleasant day was enjoyed by all who attended. The winners on the day were Alan Jones and Zan and Peter Errey. Runners up were George Young, Rowan Halloway and Rob Wickham. The jackpot was not claimed and will be carried forward to next Wednesday.
The Edinburgh Shield was held last weekend, April 13 and 14. It was perfect weather for bowls and the two-course meals each day was enjoyed by all. The winners were Morwell with eight points and 74 shots up.
Thank you to the many volunteers for all the things you do for these occasions to run so smoothly. A great amount of effort and forethought goes into the running of these and many more events right throughout the year, your help is greatly appreciated.
Twilight/barefoot bowls
Thursday April 18, Barefoot Bowls. 6pm Sausage Sizzle for a 6.30pm start.
This week’s social bowls
Social Bowls will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays weather and numbers permitting. The sheets are out for names to go down, visitors welcome.
Saturday, April 20, Social Bowls, format decided depending on numbers playing. Monday, April 22, 2-4-2. These games start at 12.30pm and names need to be down by 11am on the day.
For your diary
The AGM is being held on Sunday, May 19 at 10am. Nominations for the various committees need to be in by no later than 6pm on May 7. Notice of any motions must be given by members in writing no later than May 7.
To any of our members that are not well at the moment, we wish you a speedy recovery.
To all, good bowling.
ClubMulwala Bowling Club
Membership
Interested in joining our club? Contact President Wade McPherson on 0428227889
Mr Geoff Mitchell as club coach has a vast amount of experience in bowling, bowls coaching, successfully organising and running bowls tournaments and many years of bowling club administration.
There is no doubt that Geoff will be able to improve your physical and mental approach to your bowls. In addition Geoff uses and can assist you in the technical difficulties when using the bowling arm.
The first step needs to be taken by you. All welcome.
Brad Mitchell an experienced ‘gun’ bowler and a new Cub Member will compliment Geoff’s work and bring much needed professionalism to our club.
New Members/Members Note:
Geoff will be offering weekly one on one coaching and coach Club Pennant Practice sessions, all included in your under $100 per year membership
Social Bowls – Tuesday, April 9
A fantastic social bowls day hosting a contingent of visitors from the Mildura Bowls Club. We also had Taffy Oughton returning to Australia from Wales. Taffy has been visiting our club for the past three years whilst visiting his family. It was also great to have Willy and Robbo Lockwood from Benalla Bowls Club joining us again.
Thirty-six players took to the greens and enjoyed a game of two bowl triples over 14 ends.
Winners on the day were: Wade McPherson, Kevin Ingrim (Mildura) and Dougie Chessum who each received a ClubMulwala $25 venue voucher.
Social Bowls are played each Tuesday commencing at 9am draw for a 10am start. All are welcome. Put your name on the entry form on the notice board or contact Stephen McPhee on 0435 987 049, Greg Bennett on 0439 333 897 or Wade McPherson on 0428 227 889.
Club Minor Championship Update
Ladies - Ann Atkinson (23) defeated Jan Tabart (5).
Men – Malcolm Millar (23) defeated Ray Whybrow (7)
Wade McPherson (21) defeated Lindsay Evans (9)
Wayne Dowsey defeated Lew Matthews
Duke of Edinburgh Shield – Sat/Sun, April 13 and 14
The gathering of RSL Bowlers at 9.30am for ‘Stand To’ was a poignant time on Saturday, April 13; Hats were removed, Last Post was played, a minutes silence to remember the fallen was held followed by Reveille and the beautiful Australian flag was raised to the mast head.
On this weekend, April 13 and 14, approximately 1400 RSL Bowlers across 15 venues competed for the Duke of Edinburgh Shield. ClubMulwala Outdoor Bowls Club, Yarrawonga Bowls Club and the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort Bowls Club were lucky enough to be selected as venues for this prestigious event. This report is from the event held at ClubMulwala Outdoor Bowls Club.
Bathed in brilliant sunshine for the entire weekend, the greens, beautifully prepared for the event by our greenskeeper Gary Parker welcomed 116 bowlers from around Victoria including Rye, Greensborough, Clayton, Frankston, Phillip Island and of course our very own ClubMulwala Bowls Club bowlers.
There was, of course a will to win this prestigious event by all taking part however the competitors need to be congratulated on the manner in which the games were played in a very competitive but sportsman like manner.
Results as follows:
1st place - Phillip Island
2nd place - Clayton
3rd place - ClubMulwala
4th place - Greensborough
5th place - Rye
6th place - Frankston
Congratulations go to the winners Phillip Island. Win, lose or draw – there were really no losers as we were all out on the greens enjoying each other’s company.
We thank Yarrawonga Mulwala RSL Sub Branch for their continued support and in particular David King for his efforts in the organising of the event.
A lot of work was completed by Stephen McPhee (chair) and our match committee in the lead up to and during the event. Our venue manager Mark Smith was tireless in his organisation and running of the event and was ably assisted by Kylie Williams with the scoring throughout. The event umpire was Don Lockhart who would surely have wanted to be on the greens, however generously gave up his time to provide this very important role. Thank you to Trevor Loe and Gary Parker who ran the bar. It would be remiss of us if we didn’t thank our members who assisted with the set up and tear down each day. Without these people we cannot run tournaments such as this. Thank you.
Of course, the ClubMulwala staff were once again magnificent in their assistance and adapted quickly when minor changes had to be made.
Overall a great weekend of good bowls, great friendships renewed and made and the sharing of good times by like-minded souls was enjoyed by all.
Coming Up
ANZAC Remember Our Heroes Tournament.
Keep an eye out for information on our ANZAC Remember Our Heroes Bowls Tournament to be held at ClubMulwala, 271 Melbourne Street, Mulwala, NSW 2647.
All bowlers welcome.
Vale
With recent events in Bondi Junction we would like to pass on our condolences to those who have lost love ones and send our love to those who survived this horrific event. We also thank the first responders to the scene including NSW police officer Amy Scott and those ordinary citizens for their extraordinary bravery under such adverse conditions.
Our best wishes, our hearts and our love go out to you all.
That is all for now. Good bowling and stay safe in our community.
YMGCR Bowls
Wednesday Social Bowls
The fine weather and the promise of greens running freely saw a solid turnout of 24 players for Wednesday Social Bowls on April 10. Games were played across both the west and east greens. The format was the popular three-bowl pairs played over two games of 12 ends. Winners on the day, were the pairing of Gary Presnell (S) and Willy Lockwood (L), who won both games and finished with plus 21 shots.
Runners-up with both games won and plus 15 shots were the combo of Col Withers (S), and Neville Coleman (L). Also winning well but finishing outside the prizemoney were the pairing of Mick Reilly (S), and Lynne Baxter (L), who won both games with a plus 13 shot tally. The Rolling Jackpot did not go off and next week climbs to $40. The Lucky Numbers were won by Keith Eade and Chris Horne.
Friday Social Bowls
Fine weather saw 36 players enjoy the conditions on both greens on Friday, April 12. The 2x4x2 bowl format played over one game of 18 ends in many ways replicates a solid pennant practice session and seems to be very popular. The winners were the team of Bill Jenkins and Lynne Baxter. The runners up were the pairing of Shan and Mike Klodinski. The Consolation Prize went to the combo of Peter Verlado and Trevor Kilpatrick.
Vale Bette Clarke
It is with sadness that we report on the passing of Bette Clarke who died on April 1 at the grand age of 102. Bette was a member of YMGCR bowls from the mid-1980s to 1996.
Bette was born on December 18, 1921 at Nuneaton, Warwickshire England. Bette met her husband, Bill Clarke, during the Second World War. Bette and Bill were married in 1943 while serving in the British Armed Forces, Bill with the Army and Bette with the ATS where she served in catering.
Looking to a better chance in life for their children, Bette and Bill emigrated to Australia in 1958 as part of the now famous 10 Pound Emigration Plan.
After moving to Yarrawonga in retirement Bette and Bill were active members of the local community, with Bette being a keen lawn bowler. Bill’s ill health saw the couple move back to Melbourne to be closer to their family in 1996.
Bette still enjoyed completing cryptic crosswords, with her daughter Chris, up to the time of her death and she also retained a sharp sense of memory.
Bette is survived by her five children, 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. To Bette’s family we pass on our thoughts and condolences.
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