AROUND THE GREENS

May 5, 2021

YMGCR Bowls

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On a beautiful Wednesday afternoon 44 bowls graced the greens. There was 4 two game winners and coming out on top with a +9 was Lynton Potter and a visitor from Yarrawonga in Peter Taylor.

Runners up were Terry Matthews and another visitor in June Binental with a +12 and third went to Norman Winderbank and yet another visitor in Glen Evans.

Also a very big thank you to all the Yarrawonga bowlers who gave great support.

On Sunday I (the scribe) am sad to report one of our old mates in Mick Looney passed away. Although Mick hasn’t played bowls for several years now, he will always be remembered as a very competitive little bowler and an avid Carlton supporter.

On Sunday four girls in Miles, Sanders, Smith and Middleton played in the O&M group side playing the other 15 regions and only losing their first game by 4 shots they then went on to win the final.

Miles and Sanders rink had a very good win and Middleton rink skippered by Jude Bartell had a massive win with Sue having a fantastic 2 days of brilliant leading.

Smithy rink was skipped by Kylie Whitehead and was always in trouble but fort back to go down by 5. Garry Sanders was in the men’s squad who come in 3th place, Garry had a very good series giving his rink a great start.

Next week several players are playing in the Bowls Victoria Championships in Bendigo.

Anne Miles, Laureen Smith and Clarie “Colonel” Sanders will be playing with Kylie Whitehead in the ladies 4’s.

Anne will also be in the ladies pairs with “Colonel” Sanders and Ian Brimblecombe in the mixed pairs. Also representing YMGCR will be Garry Sanders, Andy Lefevre and young Jimmy Lefevre in the mens 4’s; good bowling and do us proud.

Also on Thursday night is the Bowls Victoria awards night and Milesy is up for an award, good luck!

Yarrawonga Bowls

The last of the club events, Mixed Fours, were played last Monday in excellent conditions.

Max Calder, Geoff Hargreaves, Evelyn Calder and Ros King played Ian Woods, Kevin Evans Bruce Owen and Peter McKay. Congratulations go to Ian, Kevin, Bruce and Peter on being the Club Mixed Fours Champions for 2021 and well done to Max, Geoff, Evelyn and Ros on being the Runners Up.

Presentation night was held on Friday, April 30 with good numbers attending.

The night started off well with happy hour, raffles, members draw and finger food.

President Ian then recognised members of the club that reached high achievements during the year before moving on to this year’s trophy winners.

The night was enjoyed by all and all the trophy winners and runners up for 2020/2021 are congratulated.

Please note for your diary –

The AGM followed by a general meeting, May 16, 10am start. Nomination forms to be in by 6pm tomorrow, Thursday May 6.

Social bowls results –

Monday April 26 - Winners – Trevor Milne and Tom Dodds. Runners Up – Ray Butler and Shane Maddox.

The Jackpot was claimed by the winners of the day, Trevor Milne and Tom Dodds. It’s amazing just how often this happens!

Wednesday April 28 - No bowls.

Thursday April 29 - this was the last night of Twilight/Barefoot Bowls for this season. It was an enjoyable night played under lights with good music playing and in good conditions, fresh but no wind.

Winners – Pat O’Kane, Glenda Shaw and Mick Dixon. Runners Up – June Binental and Frank Lieberg.

Everyone enjoyed pizza’s after bowls to finish off the season.

A big thank you to Max Calder and his helpers for running these nights. Thank you also to Noel Owen for manning the bar and the various members that cooked the BBQ each week.

We look forward to seeing everyone back again in October when it all starts up again.

Saturday May 1 - Winners – Wayne Jessup, Mick Reily, Mick Dixon and Rosene Andrews. Runners Up – Brian Batty, Gary Kelly and John Lowdell.

The Jackpot was not claimed and will be carried forward to next Saturday.

This weeks games –

Social Bowls will be on Monday’s, Wednesday and Saturdays as long as there are the numbers.

There will be sheets out for these days, so come along and join for an enjoyable game of bowls and social interaction.

Today (Wednesday May 5) - Jackpot Triples. (Format depends on numbers playing)

Saturday May 8 - Social Bowls.

Monday May 10 - 2-4-2.

These games start at 12.30pm and names need to be down by 11am on the day.

To any members that are not well at the moment, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all, good health, good bowling and good fellowship.