Thanks to controlling body Sue Brown and umpire Cheryl Davies.

Raffle winners were Anna Raftery, Billy Doyle and Carmen Colusso; rink winners were Margaret Davidson, Robyne Chapman and Frances Mazurek and runners-up were Joan Clayton, Margaret McDonald and Jean Thompson.

On Thursday, October 9 the turn around triples were played. 

All enjoyed the format, even though some did get confused when changing their positions.

Raffle winners were Tracey Hoult, Ralda Graham and Beverley Lapinski; rink winners were Sandra Crimmins, Margaret Penfold and Carolle Vassallo and runners up were Frances Mazurek, Jean Thompson and Robyn Taylor.

The list for the Sussex Shield is now on the board, if you are not available to play, please notify the selectors.

It is with sadness that we extend our sympathy to the family of Colleen Seychell, who passed away recently. Since joining the club, Colleen entered many competitions with enthusiasm and it was always a pleasure to play with her. We will miss her smiling face. 

Thanks to the members who attended the funeral. The family expressed their appreciation for the cakes and slices brought for the wake.

Coming events:

October 21 – Club major consistency, nominations now closed.

October 30 – Sussex Shield competition played at Milton Ulladulla Club.

Great weather and a fast true green made for ideal bowling conditions on Wednesday, October 8.

R. Cowardvs v D. Whitehouse J. Martin v P. Koch

T. Larter I. Spiers D. Osbourne C.Murphy

P. Featherstone 12 M. Charters 22 A. Knox 19 A. Habgood24

G. Martin v A. Mcdougall J. Hodges v R. Stockwell

D. Shelly J. Englisch J. Leggett R. Declauzel

M. Ardron 12 C. Baker 23 G. Cullen 23 P. Evans 19

Friday, October 19 

Player of the day was S. Monaghan by all accounts.

E. Mckinnon v T. Rolls R. Wade v C. Baker

S. Heath 22 P. Evans 15 A. Mcdougall 4 G. Brown 36

I. Smith v S. Wilson D. Nicholls v M. Ardron 

M. McGriffith13 M. Charters 25 S. Mathieson 25 G. Eastment 18

S. Monaghan v G. Tierney

G. Mitchell 24 G. Weeks16

Saturday, October 11, major minor pairs

Some high quality bowls displayed late in game from both victors. 

I. Spiers v E. McKinnon D. Essex v T. Rolls

G. Kelly 28 I. Smith 19 S. Mathieson 21 P. Evans 16

Saturday, October 11, social bowlers

All players enjoyed the true green and a friendly but competitive atmosphere. Peter Koch continued his good form of former years while Donny Whitehouse was the forehand king yet again.

B. Clarke v D. Whitehouse J. Martin swinging lead

B. Marshall D. Shelly J. Hodges v P. Koch

S. Pennise 19 R. Declauzel 21 A. McDougall 15 G. Cullen 26 

The club friendly fours championship begins next week.

Names for pennant selection 2015 are keenly sort now. 

All players new and old are always valuable and welcome at Conjola. Please come along and put your name down and enjoy yourself.

Lake Conjola women

THE first round of the consistency singles was played on Tuesday, October 7. The green was again running fast and with the added wind gusts everyone had to concentrate hard to get bowls close to the Jack. 

The games resulted in Anne Larter d Laurel Osborne, Sissy Miles d Maureen Darcy, Grace Patterson d Pat Ardron and Cheryl Baker d Marlaine Jaggers. Anne Larter won the raffle and Cheryl Baker and Linda Robson won the highest margin prize.

On Thursday, October 9 the second round of the consistency singles were tighter. Leanne Whitehouse d Linda Robson, Sissy Miles d Anne Larter,

Valmae Melrose d Kay Gray and Cheryl Baker d Grace Patterson. 

The lucky players was won by Valmae Melrose and Marlaine Jaggers won the raffle.

A reminder to players to put your name down for the Nominated Mixed Pairs on Sunday, October 26 and Charity Day on November 18.

ON Tuesday October 7, Ann welcomed all to another sunny day of bowls.

The semi-final of the major consistency was contested with Kay Pope as controlling body and Ann Brandley as umpire. The competition resulted

in Mary Adams d Diane Hill, Bina Fraser d Betty Milstead.

Reminders: Tuesday, October 21 at 9am is the quarterly meeting. 

Dulcie thanked the club for the donations of ringpulls. Keep them coming.

Lucky rink was four, Jeanette Sargent, June Manning and Lyn Newton.

Margaret Waterworth was the raffle winner.

On Thursday, October 9 it was the final of the major consistency with

Kay Pope as controlling body, Lyn Youren was umpire and Ann Brandley was the marker. It was a very even match with Mary Adams d Bina Fraser.

Reminders:

2015 Pennant Season Nomination Form up on the board.

Lucky rink was 13, Laurel Nixon, Gwen Wood and Doris Blackshaw. The raffle was won by Ann Brandley.

THIS week saw the mixed pairs combinations get down towards the pointy end of the competition with the quarter-finals being played and won in four tight games. All teams played some wonderful bowls and each team had their opportunities to take their respective matches but unfortunately there had to be a loser. Sandra Crimmins and Dennis Ogilvie hung on to win 21-19 against Lanie Graham and Brad Patterson; Jan Winter and Ray Hutchinson got away from Doreen Dixon and Graham James to take the game 22-13; The Hathaways had a hard fought game against Ralda Graham and Graeme Carriage and got over the line for a 17-14 win; and Jeannie Thompson and Eric Bell had a ding-dong battle with Kath and Ian Fraser before running out winners 20-17.

In the Alf Green Handicap Singles M. Sawicki d R. Hutchinson; B. Openshaw d R. Murrell; J. Colusso d P. Grabham; R. Cattley d K. Baxter; B. Bourke d M. Sullivan; P. Best d J. Fletcher; B. Harris d D. Ogilvie; and L. Melrose d M. Bishop. There were also a couple of second round games played in the handicap singles during the week where J. Colusso d B. Openshaw and J. Neale d J. Power. 

Results for the week: 

Wednesday social winners - G. Robbo, Jock O’Brien and Ron Critoph, runners-up Ian Fraser, Kev Harris and Brian Freeth.

Friday social overall winners - Mark Gillespie and John Cleverley 2 +29, runners-up The Macdonalds and Anthony Barca 2 +20.

First game winners- John Graham and Bruce Hathaway +15

Second game winners- Phil Grabham and Kevin Lydiate +17

Saturday social winners - B. Bourke and Ron Gunn, runners-up Ken Coman and Kev Baxter.

Turkey trots winners - J. Hope and J. Noonan, runners-up F. Roberts, D. Aitkens and Lucas.

Lucky door - J. Hope

Bog Trophy - Lucas

Presentation night is on Saturday, November 15.

THIRTY-two Roadrunners enjoyed brilliant weather for their fix of social bowls last Sunday. 

Four games of triples and two pairs game were played with the following results: Margaret Waterworth, Tracy Hoult and Brad Patterson 22 d Kay Smith, Don Wilkinson and Brian Church 17. Col Manning, Graham Smith and Trish Moy 20 d Sue Dent, June Manning and David White 14. Bob Brooks and Lee Dent 24 d Geoff Watson and Paul Barnes 17. Bev Davis, Peter Sneddon and Geoff Travis 25 d Elaine Lill, Eric King and John Waterworth 11. Mike Dundas, Leon Lill and Ted Fraser 24 d Lyn Dundas, Doug Broad and Craig Lees 11. Liz Hume and Bina Fraser 24 d Doug Hume and Tony Field 13.

The $150 half jackpot failed to go off and will be contested again next month. The Dirtbuster chickens for the winning rink went to Col Manning, Graham Smith and Trish Moy while the Losing rink of Doug Hume and Tony Field got half their green fees back and made the treasurer happy. 

Raffle winners included Doug Hume, Ron Henry, Ted Fraser, Lee Dent, Tracy Hoult, Kay Smith and Trish Moy.

Next Sunday will be normal bowls and the cards will be called for an 8.30am start with tuition available from 8am for any new bowlers. 

A sign outside a British pub: “Drink triple, see double, act single.”

THE semi-final of the minor singles championship was played last Saturday and was close. 

Recently new to the club, David Neil showed his talent against Craig Lees. Both bowlers it seems are not adverse to the occasional aggressive on-shot in a singles match. But David prevailed, winning 31-26. 

The other match was even closer; greenkeeper Tom Wilson, rapidly becoming a not-so-unknown quantity, against experienced bowler Brian Church. The scores see-sawed throughout the match but were tied at 29-all after 33 ends after Brian had fought back from being 29-24 down on the 31st. But two good bowls from Tom on the last end won the day. 

The final next Saturday after the week's carnival should be an enthralling game.

Social triples were also played on Saturday & saw an un-invited guest in the form of a spider try to get into the game. 

After it was removed from Terry Hill's back, he regained colour and played on but the drop-spider probably cost the Adamson, Hill, Lenton team a win as they went down 19-18 against Edmunds, Wicken and Dwyer. Lucky rink winners were the Menace, Crabbas and Tony Annettts.

Social triples was played on Wednesday, October 8. 

Sixty bowlers took to the greens, including a catchup singles match between Peter Hudson and Brian Church won by Brian. 

Results were: R. Wall, H. Sheehy, R. Oke 22 G. McGuire, E. King, K. Ross 18; D. White, B. Brandley, D. Blundell 27 A. Wynter, G. Foster, L. Hawken 16; B. Stanmore, R. Hinchcliffe, J. Field 22 J. Wilton, I. Traves, R. Croot 9; T. Hill, B. Webb, B. Ayshford 23 P. Oliver, J. Stoneman, D. Groves 10; T. Hutchins, R. Morton, G. Wood 34 M. Lee, T. Annetts, N. Sargent 12; B. Brooks, H. Hansen, G. Allen 27 S. Brand, P. Lenton, T. Reville (Blacktown) 11; J. Paul, S. Robertson 23, P. Barnes, G. Watson 13; D. Adamson, A. Wicken, D. Hume 32 C. Lee, C. Machon, J. Denny 13 and D. Munt, R. Sinclair, G. Boots 26 R.Wynter, K. Dwyer, D. Broad 14. Lucky rink winners were David Munt, Roy Sinclair and Graham Boots.

The $200 medley pairs were played on Friday, October 10. 

Gary Rigby and Mick and Anna Raftery from Milton-Ulladulla were warmly welcomed. The $200 prize money was won by Kerry Jones and Struan Robertson with 10 points on the five random rinks.

Their lucky opponents were David White and Rob Morton. The $15 KENO voucher was claimed by George Foster and Doug Groves with a +14 on a countback from Lee Dent and Ron Wall. 

Cheers to all.