Four games of triples and two pairs games were played with the following results: Doug Hume, Wayne Manning and Trish Moy 29 d Alan Hayman, Liz Hume and Bina Fraser 16. New bowler John Hackney, June Manning and Paul Barnes 32 d Col Manning, Brian Lambert and Tony Fondacaro 11. Lyn Dundas, Jeanie Thompson and Eric King 34 d Ralph Gabbot, Leon Lill and Harry Sheehy 4. Sue/Lee Dent, Jeff Deal and Ted Fraser 20 d Dot Pannowitz, Bob Field and Robin Oke 18. Elaine Lill and Geoff Travis played an 18-all draw with Margaret Waterworth and Roy Booth. Peter Hudson and Craig Lees 20 d Bob Brooks and Mike Dundas 15.

The Dirtbuster chickens for the winning rink went to Bob Brooks and Mike Dundas while the losing rink of Doug Hume, Wayne Manning and Trish Moy got half their green fees back. 

Raffle winners included chef Rebecca, Trish Moy, Doug Hume, Geoff Travis, June Manning, Lyn Dundas and Margaret Waterworth.

Next Sunday we will be playing for the $300 jackpot followed by a barbecue lunch with the cards being called for an 8.30am start. 

Expert tuition will be available from 8am for any new bowlers. 

All welcome as usual.

A sign outside a British pub: “Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.”

THE mixed triples final resumed on Friday afternoon after a deluge stopped play last Sunday after eight ends, the score being 10-2 in favour of the John Wilton, Lyn Newton and Ron Wynter. 

Their opponents Geoff Weeks, Trish Moy and Jeff Tierney fought back steadily and eventually reached 18-all on the 20th end. 

There were some brilliant bowls played by both teams that kept the gallery enthralled and it was anyone’s guess who would take the final. 

A close shot from the Wilton team early in the last end was well protected when Geoff took the mat but the shot bowl survived. 

Final score 19-18. Noteworthy is the fact John, Lyn and Ron have now won this championship three times in the last four years, albeit this is the first time Ron has had his nose in a splint for the event. 

The semi-final results of the veterans pairs saw a tenacious win by Barry Webb and Keith Crabtree over John Wilton and Brian Stanmore. 

The match was won by the last bowl of the last tie-break end. 

In the other match the Wynters prevailed over Tony Hutchins and Roy Sinclair in two sets. 

The semi-final of the vets singles resulted in a two set win to John Wilton versus Roy Sinclair and a narrow victory to Alan Wynter versus Keith Crabtree with a 9-8 win in the first set and a 6-all draw on the second.

A minor pairs game was played on Saturday. After David Neil and Mike Ricketts d Robin Oke and Mick Dundas the week before Dave had to find a substitute for the next round due to work commitments. 

Mike went to skip and David Adamson took the lead slot. 

The combination resulted in a 22-18 win over Chris Machon and Keith Crabtree. 

Social games included Mark Jones from Glenbrook, who enhanced the Jones brothers’ team, and Errol Montifiore and his son-in-law Joe Doyle from Ingleburn. 

They made up the Montifiore clan team with Alan as skip, however sadly their only claim to fame was the winning of two meat trays in the raffle. Lucky rink winners went to a 21-all draw between Kevin Edmunds, David White, Peter Lenton and Alan Hapgood, Terry Hill and Tony Annetts. 

The nominated triples jackpot was played on Wednesday with the usual gourmet barbecue between the AM and PM games and with visitors from Mosman, Milton-Ulladulla and Lake Conjola. The not inconsiderable jackpot eluded all. 

Next month it should be around the $600 mark so book early. 

Lucky rink winners were David White, Brian Stanmore and Doug Broad who happened to have a 21-17 win over Peter Lenton, Brian Lambert and George Foster.

The $200 medley pairs were played on Friday, November 21. 

The big prize money went to Nick King and Bob Brooks with a considerable score of plus 15 on the five random rinks. The $15 KENO voucher was claimed by Whitey and Struan. Pennants trials this Saturday from 9.30am. 

Cheers to all!

ON  Wednesday, November 19 social bowlers enjoyed the day in cool and breezy conditions.

Game one: C. Baker and J. Newbold d A. Macdougall and J. Fowler 27-12. 

Game two: R. Obrien, B. Marshall and C. Murphy d I. Spiers, D. Shelley and D. Nicholls 21-15. 

Game three: D. Whitehouse, J. Spinks and G. Cullen d P. Koch, M. Harris and R. Declauzel 22-19.

Game four: J. Leafe, A. Van Der Lely and J. Leggett d R. Coward, P. Featherstone and P. Evans 20-12.

On Friday, November 21 Friday pairs was played.

Game one: B. Boyd and S. Wilson d J. Spinks and G. Eastman 27-16.

Game two: C. Baker and S. Mathieson d A. Reeves and B. Holland 21-12.

Game three: P. Evans and G. Kelly d B. Nightingale and B. Miller 27-14.

Game four: C. Lapham  and A. Macdougall d M. Ardron and G. McWhirter 27-7. 

On Saturday, November  22nd Saturday social bowlers finally had good playing conditions.

Dean and Barney were very strong and Peter Evans was again a stand out.

Game one: J. Hodges, P. Featherstone and R. Declauzel d C. Lapham, D. Stockwell and P. Straughan 25-18.

Game two: J. Martin, D. Shelley and J. Leggett d W. Furze, R. Baxter and B. Marshall 19-13.

Game three: D. Straughan, J.Leafe and P. Evans d D. Whitehouse, C. Murphy and A. MacDougll 26-10.

THERE were no Sunday bowls. 

On Tuesday, November 18 president Kath opened the day and welcomed all present. 

Kath welcomed back both Judy Baldock, who has been on holidays, and Pam Gearing, who has returned from Tura. 

While away, Judy celebrated her birthday. 

Birthday wishes were also extended to Billy Doyle. 

The semi-final of the minor consistency was played and Tracy Hoult d Barbara Whitbread, and Mary McPherson d Lynne Boyd. 

Thanks to markers Frances Mazurek and Marie Gosby, umpire Cheryl Davies and controlling body Sue Brown. 

Raffle winners were Sandra Crimmins, Jean Walsh and Jan Winter. 

Rink winners were Jill McKenzie, Jo Cattley, Barbara Young and Kath Fraser. 

Runners-up were Glenyce Pendlebury, Judy Baldock, Barbara Davies and Hilary Swaby.

On Thursday, November 20 president Kath opened the day and Beverley Berkery is now chairperson of the social committee. 

The final of the minor consistency was played between Tracy Hoult and Mary McPherson. 

Congratulations to Mary, who was the successful winner. 

Thanks to marker Kath, umpire Cheryl Davies and controlling body Sue Brown. 

This day was the Ladies Club Foundation Day which celebrates the formation of the club 57 years ago. 

The actual date was November 12 and the first lady president was the late Sis Lugg. 

Sixteen ladies attended the inaugural meeting and were assisted with advice on the formation of a club by the president of the men’s club, the late Tom Snelling, and from the late Tom Lugg. 

The club’s first birthday was celebrated on November 20, 1958 and from that day has been known as Foundation Day. 

The birthday cake was cut by president Kath, assisted by five past presidents and Elvin Foley.

Raffle winners were Jean Foster, Carolle Vassallo and Lynne Boyd. Rink winners were Carmen Colusso and Helen Bamford. Runners-up were Jean Foster, Anna Raftery and Robyne Chapman.

Coming events: December 9 - Ladies Christmas party and bookings close on December 2. December 11 - Mixed Christmas party starting at 1pm. The booking sheets are on the board for both days.

ON Tuesday, November 18 the wet weather could not deter the enthusiastic bowlers who turned up for Charity Day.

Again our charity was Lake Conjola Rural Fire Brigade. Captain Geoff Phillips joined us on the green as a skip, after he drew the short straw in a paddle pop draw. 

However with good up front players he came away with a win. 

All bowlers were of course on their best behaviour with the bowls police in attendance. 

Since last year Gotcha and Plod have been promoted to sergeants and they deserve their promotion after their fines raised over $100.

Kay Gray organised a beautiful ham and chicken salad for lunch followed by a huge dessert. Thank you to all our ladies who pitched in on the day to ensure such a success.

Thursday, November 20 was the final of the minor pairs and was a hard fought contest with Lynny Leggett and Maureen Darcy having a one point win over Midge Martin and Jenny Richardson. 

Barb Stewart, Barney Miller, Brian Nightingale, Al Reeves and Ray Baxter joined us today.

This will be their last game before they leave us again. Thanks for the company we love having you here.

Toni Hanley won the raffle. Maureen Darcy and Barney Miller won the Lucky Player prizes.

ON Tuesday, November 18 president Ann welcomed us to a showery day and extended a warm welcome to Elaine Creely who was visiting from Lake Macquarie. 

There were no birthdays to mention this week. And the rain kept falling.

Reminders: Our Christmas lunch and presentation is on Thursday, December 11.

Names are required on the board and the cost is $25.

The giving tree recipients will be the Salvation Army this year and donations of non-perishable goods are being collected now.

The raffle winners were Dulcie Francis and Denise Page. And the rain

kept falling so no bowls were held.

On Thursday, November 20 the sun was shining and president Ann welcomed all and the visiter Elaine. 

A great day of social bowls were had. 

Reminders: We will be in recess from our Christmas party on November 11 until our return on Tuesday, January 6. 

Lucky rink winners were rink six: Carolyn Perry, Nola West-Newman and Trish Moy.