OUR second practice match of the season was played in glorious sunshine with 96 bowlers enjoying first class hospitality and magnificent greens.

East Shepp along with some bowlers from Violet Town competed against us on 12 rinks with the honor's being shared evenly across all Divisions.

Thanks to all those who made the day such a success.

We don't have a call of the card this week but we can report that the standout rinks were Ken Sutcliffe, Marc Stevens, Tony Thomson and David Cerini along with Shane Drysdale, Bill Sargood, Bill Jennings and John Groat in Division one.

Barry Hatchman, Libby Byrne, Kerrie Steers and Brian Diffey (Division four) and Tim Scarlett, Ian South, Ken Drysdale and George Andrews (Division five).

I have been reliably informed that Tim's rink had a combined 270 years of experience which was well and truly on display throughout the day.

We were also pleased to be able to welcome new bowlers to the club in Peta Webster, Janneke Kruger and Paul Marks who made their debut's under the expert guidance of Sam Barkly.

Last Wednesday 34 participated in Social Bowls with the combination of Max Griffiths, Marg Goode and Ken Drysdale winning all three games and finishing on plus 21.

Well done bowlers.

Pennant gets underway this week with Mid-Week games as follows - Division one Kyabram (Away), Division four Alexandra (Away) and Division five Tatura Hilltop (Home).

Next Saturday Division one tackle Shepp Park at home, Division four reacquaint with East Shepp (but away this time) whilst Division six travel to Nagambie.

Best wishes to all who will be representing our club and town.

The Nifty 50 numbers have been snapped up and the first draws will take place on Friday Night so make sure you get down the club and be part of the fun.

We have a new sponsor for our bowls stickers in Murphy's Motors and Tyres and we thank them for their ongoing support of our club.

The stickers may not arrive in time for the opening round so don't remove your existing ones just yet.

All the best and bowl well.