Yarrawonga Bowls Club
Well, Winter has hit with a vengeance.
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While it’s been decidedly chilly, it hasn’t deterred the bowlers from hitting the greens.
The Yarrawonga Bowls Club are a mad breed, that’s for sure.
Monday 02/06/25
Monday June 2 was sponsored by KMA SIGNS, Thank you for your support.
We had a great turn up of 44 players taking to the green as Peter McKay and Mick Reilly, claimed first prize.
Runners-up were Leslie and Chris Peal, it was good to see some new faces among the winners.
Jackpot was unclaimed.
Lucky number winner was visitor Neil Lockhart from Perth.
Wednesday 04/06/25
Wednesday June 4 had 28 players, which is a great turn up given the icy temperatures .
Wednesday’s are starting to gather strength once more, and single names are all that’s required.
Come and support the club for a fun day out and help build the numbers back up. The bar is open until 6pm.
Winners were Noel Owen and Melbournian Culum Bennington, and Runners-up were Joe Borg and Rick.
Jackpot not claimed
Resting Toucher was claimed by Linda Atkins, Well Done.
Social Events
The club has several events scheduled to keep members motivated to turn up and support the club during the winter months.
While it can be cold and the desire to stay home on a cold and wet day/night can be tempting, it’s important to keep showing up and supporting the club to maintain social relationships and friendships.
It keeps the body and mind, healthy and active.
Friday Night Happy Hour from 5pm
Always an integral part of the club’s social hub.
The drinks are cold and cheap.
The last Friday of the month the club will provide hot finger food.
Mark these dates in your calendar.
Sunday June 29: Soup and games day, $5 pp for soup, roll and card and board games.
Sunday July 27: Christmas in July, $20 per person for a spit roast pork, ham, chicken and roast veggies.
Christmas cake or fruit salad and custard with a game of bowls.
Please place names on sheet in club asap for an indication of numbers for both events
To all our club members and the wider community, good health and good bowling.
YMGCR Bowls
Wednesday Social Bowls
Last Wednesday saw a fair turnout of 33 players shape up for the weekly three Bowl Nominated Pairs.
Free running greens and mild weather were the order of the day.
The ladies were the winners on the day, with the team of Jill Lamson and Lynne Baxter securing first prize and sharing $120.00.
Second prize went to the combo of Greg Green and Andy Lefevre, who shared $80.00.
The losing rink consolation prize went to the pairing of Noel Millar and Sue Evans, who shared $40.00.
The first Lucky Number Raffle prize of $20.00 went to Norm Windebank, and the second Lucky Number Raffle prize of $10.00 went to Greg Fisher.
The Wednesday Social Bowls organisers assure us that there is still room on the greens for additional sides who would like to enter, it’s just a matter of entering your team names on the Bowls Office Notice Board.
Visitors from other clubs and further afield are welcome, as are single entries.
YMGCR asks visitors and single entries to include a contact telephone number when placing your names on the entry sheets, at the Bowls Office.
Friday Social Bowls
Last Friday, 36 players fronted up, which wasn’t a bad turnout considering that Friday was the entree to the King’s Birthday long weekend.
The weather didn’t look promising on Friday morning, but by the time the games started, the weather was remarkably fine.
Play was north/south on both greens, and the greens were running very well.
Taking home first prize of $120.00 were Steve Day and Les Spencer, from Club Mulwala.
Runners-up were Ray Brown and Michael Szabo, who won $80.00.
The losing rink consolation prize of $60.00 was won by Ray Butler and Shane Maddox from Yarrawonga Bowling Club.
The first Lucky Number prize of a drink card and $20.00 was won by Steve Day, who rounded out a very profitable day by also winning the second Lucky Number prize of $10.00.
YMGCR Bowls Section Office Bearers for 2025 / 2026.
At the recent YMGCR Bowls AGM, Bowls, Match and Selection committees were confirmed, and the club thanks those nominated across various positions.
Bowls President: Kerry Kinnane, Vice President: Jill Lamson. Hon, Bowls Secretary: Julian Jones. Hon, Treasurer: Shirley Hummel, Assistant Bowls Secretary: Julian Jones, temporary, Greens Director: Ray Irvine,
Ladies Match Committee Chair: Vicki Withers, Men’s Match Committee Chair: Norm Windebank, General Committee Person: Lynne Baxter.
Ladies Match Committee: Robyn Forge, Lynne Baxter, Jodi Powell, Carolyn Boston.
Men’s Match Committee: Les Balfour, Gavin Borwick, Chris Horne.
Weekend Pennant Selectors: Anne Miles, Gary Presnell, Greg Green, Ray Brown, Ray Irvine.
Mid – Week Pennant Selectors: Anne Miles, Lynne Baxter, Liliana Borwick, Shirley Hummel, Ron Lamson.
The clubs extend their best wishes to the retiring committee members, who gave so generously of their time during the 2024/2025 bowling year.
Until next week, good bowling.
ClubMulwala Bowls
Club Mulwala Bowls Club is thrilled to announce some fantastic enhancements to the plinths and ditches around both greens, aimed at improving the playing experience for all members.
These upgrades reflect the club’s commitment to providing a top-notch facility for our esteemed members and visitors.
Club Mulwala extends a warm welcome to all our new members.
Club membership is only $100, which includes a new shirt for new members, and just $10 for social members.
The club is excited to have you join our community and look forward to your participation in club activities.
All members are enjoying the skill development through innovative drills the coach is providing, enhancing their game and fostering a spirit of camaraderie.
Tuesday Social
Bowls were Gary Atkinson, Barry Martin, and Ian Morffew.
Unfortunately, the Sunday event was washed out.
If you are interested in playing either Tuesday or Sunday, you can place your name on the board at the clubrooms.
In addition to the clubs’ enhancements, we’re excited to introduce a new Mums and Bubs/Toddlers activation program starting this Wednesday morning.
Join us for four weeks of fun-filled activities from 10:30am to 11:30am, completely free of charge.
This initiative is designed to foster social connections and create a welcoming environment for parents and their little ones.
For more information, please check our Facebook page at @clubmulwalabowlsclub.
Furthermore, we are looking forward to our upcoming social function at Byramine Homestead and Brewery on Thursday, June 12.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to unwind and connect with fellow club members over delicious refreshments.
For any enquiries, email clubmulwalabowls@gmail.com.
We hope to see everyone getting involved and enjoying what ClubMulwala Bowls Club has to offer.
Yarrawonga Chronicle