Around the Greens

VIOLET TOWN BOWLS CLUB By LEANNE RUSSELL-JONES THURSDAY, March 25, the night final saw Harry Daley and Ken Stanger competing again. The game was played in good spirits but Harry continued on his winning way for the year. Phong’s Pharmacy donated some edible prizes for the day. We are now playing our last competition for all Affiliated bowlers for the year. The first game completed on Sunday, a round two game, was between David Underwood and Chris Raeburn, who defeated Harry and Maxine Daley. This was a game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Drawn on the 18th end, a final end was played and, after a very close measure, David and Chris won, 16-15. Unfortunately, the only round one game was interrupted due to illness of a family member. It should be a busy Friday and Sunday coming up. EUROA BOWLS CLUB By GREG BLATCHFORD THE rain cleared in time for the Kevin Lomer Memorial to be held as scheduled last Saturday. The Delahey Green was in excellent condition as 34 bowlers participated in three games of bowls played in great spirit. Afterwards we were treated to a delightful afternoon tea – thanks to the ladies who made the sandwiches and to Dot for the sensational sponges. It was the first time the event has been able to be held since 2019 due to Covid, Floods and weather interruptions. There were three, three game winners with the 3D’s – Don, Doug (the young one) and Dot – triumphing on plus 15. Last Wednesday 14 bowlers participated in social bowls with two of our up and comers – Brian Diffey and Young Kenny D – securing the spoils. Yesterday we hosted a group of revelers from a weekend wedding who enjoyed our hospitality and had a bowl alongside the combatants in the Mixed Pairs Semi Finals which saw Ken and Anne Sutcliffe and Jan Watters and Pauline Naylor win through to the final. The Brodie Sisters (Libby and Buffy) have made the ladies pairs final following a victory over Anne Sutcliffe and Kerrie Steers. On Wednesday morning we are hosting a group of bowlers from Rosebud with bowls at 9.30 am followed by a BBQ. Names on the board if you want to be part of the action. There will be Social Bowls next Saturday if sufficient interest with Presidents Day and Presentation Night scheduled for Sunday April 14. Bowls at 3 pm plus a Memorial Service for Audrey McIntosh. Again, please add your name to the list on the board if you are planning to attend. In other news the King of Karramomus (Alex Grant) has overtaken Snail88 (Shae-Lea Roberts) at the top of our Footy Tipping Leader Board however it is early days and several “Top Tipsters” are poised and ready to strike as the season unfolds. Don’t forget the AGM is scheduled for the 22nd of May – nomination forms available at the club.

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