Around the Greens

Conditions were conducive to good bowling, and the close bowls around the rinks were testament to the conditions.

Finding conditions to their liking were the first place winners, Dave Charrington and Gavin Borwick who shared $100.00 and a drink card each. The runners up were Barb Tennyson and Robyn Forge who shared $80.00. The losing rink consolation prize of $40.00 was won by Norm Windebank and Vicki Withers.

The first Lucky Number raffle prize of $20.00 was won by a visitor, Merv Hannaford, well done Merv. Continuing her good luck, Barb Tennyson won the second Lucky Number prize of $10.00.

Friday Social Bowls

This week’s edition of Friday Social Bowls was almost a mirror image of Wednesday Social bowls, with 36 players turning out to enjoy the ongoing fine autumn weather and free running greens.

Finding conditions to their liking on rink 6 were Fred Donaldson and Noel Millar who won first prize of $110.00.

Conditions on rink 9 must have been to Sue and Hayden Beca’s liking as they took home the runners up prize of $90.00.

The losing team consolation prize of $60.00 was won by Robyn Forge and Greg Fisher. The first Lucky Number prize of $15.00 and a drink card was won by Col Withers, and the second Lucky Number prize of $10.00 was won by Mick Reilly.

Presentation Day

YMGCR Bowls Section is holding their Presentation Day celebration at the golf club this coming Sunday the 26 th of April.

The day will commence with a game of social bowls beginning at 12.30pm. At 3.00pm afternoon tea will be served in the clubhouse, and trophies will be presented during afternoon tea.

Partners are welcome to attend. Bowling members are asked to wear their current club pennant uniform.

There is a list on the Bowls Office notice board for those who intend to come along. To assist with catering can you place your names on the list as soon as is practicable.

This is an opportunity to celebrate our club champions and a successful season for YMGCR Bowls Section.

Autumn Tuesday Evenings Social Bowls

For those members who would like a game of bowls on Tuesday evenings, there will be social bowls, at the Golf Club for the next few weeks, while the autumn weather is still relatively mild.

The games commence at 6.30pm the cost per player is $5.00 and the format is two games of 7 ends.

Prizes for the winning rinks.

Why not come along and have something to eat beforehand and a few beverages afterwards, and a great game of bowls in between. Dress is mufti. Until next week, good bowling.

Yarrawonga Mulwala RSL Sub-Branch Bowls Club

The newly formed Yarrawonga Mulwala RSL Bowls Club has just competed as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Shield where 72 RSL Sub-Branches competed at 16 venues across Northern Victoria.

This is the 72 nd running of the event with over 1,500 bowlers competing.

Locally three sections of the event were hosted at Yarrawonga Bowling Club, Club Mulwala Bowls Club, Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort Bowls Club, with nearly 300 bowlers competing.

The section winners at the venues were as follows:

Club Mulwala Bowls Club - Altona RSL - 4 wins plus 32 shots

Yarrawonga Bowls Club - Sorrento / Portsea RSL- 4 wins plus 68 shots

YMGCR - Bendigo District RSL- 5 wins plus 137 shots

A third local composite team also competed at Barham Services Club.

Yarrawonga Bowls Club

Duke of Edinburgh 2026

YBC hosted four clubs for this weekend’s Edinburgh Shield: Sorrento/Portsea, Hampton (2 teams). Frankston, Altona (2 teams) The teams were a delight to host and were most appreciative of the hospitality and facilities offered by YBC.

Sorrento/Portsea emerged victorious, with team captain Ray Lamb accepting the winning flag, presented by RSL representative Gary Guibotti. Congratulations.

Thank you to all who helped around the club in various roles, as well as those who contributed food.

Social Bowls

Social bowls report to be posted next week. Sponsor for the day was JBI Electrical. Thank you.

Barefoot Bowls – Max’s Barefoot Bash

This Thursday, 23 April, will see the barefoot bowls crew vying for the honour of winning the first Max Calder Memorial Night.

Teams of our regular barefoot bowlers will be partnered with a club pennant bowler, with the aim of their team emerging victorious.

While Thursdays are traditionally about fun and socialising, Max was a great bowler and a competitive character. He would be tickled pink seeing his barefoot crew having a real crack at winning the coveted title.

Thursday nights really are like a family. Come and join the fun, watch the action under lights, and have a laugh.

Cost is $5 and includes a barbecue dinner. BBQ: 6:00 pm, Bowls: 6:30 pm to approximately 8:30 pm, Raffles and prizes available.

Please have your name down on the sheet at the front of the clubhouse by 3:00 pm, and notify if cancelling so the draw can be completed correctly.

Next week, 30 April, will be the final barefoot bowls night for the season before resuming in October.

Friday Night Happy Hour – JBI Electrical

We had a great number of members at our traditional Friday night happy hour and also hosted JBI Electrical, one of our valued sponsors, for a barefoot bowls social night.

While it was a little chilly, the JBI crew enjoyed the bowling, the barbecue and salads provided by the club, and refreshments from the bar. It was great to see one of our sponsors enjoying the club facilities.

Well done to Maurie Lee, our Sponsorship Manager, for organising the night, and to Evelyn for coordinating the evening, along with members who contributed salads and helped out. Your support is always appreciated.

Tattersalls Group – Thursday 23 April

This Thursday we are hosting the Tattersalls Group, who have made an annual tradition of visiting our club for a day of bowls and socialising. The group has been coming for many years, and we provide club bowlers to compete against them, along with a barbecue lunch.

Please let Brian know if you would like to play and come along to support the club and the bowlers.

Presentation Night – Friday 1 May

This year’s presentation night will be held on Friday, 1 May, alongside our traditional happy hour. Finger food will be provided.

Please come along to recognise the club’s 2026 champions and celebrate the season before we head into the winter break. More details to follow.

Annual General Meeting – Sunday 3 May

10:00 am (registration from 9:30 am)

This year there are five vacancies on the Board that eligible members can nominate for: Secretary, Treasurer and three Board Members.

Nominations for these positions, and for various committees, must be submitted on official nomination forms and placed in the designated box in the clubrooms by no later than Wednesday, 22 April 2026. The minutes of last year’s AGM will be available on the day.

Members wishing to raise any issues not on the agenda must submit them in writing to the Board by 22 April 2026.

Vale Kevin Evans

Sadly, we lost club stalwart Kevin Evans this week. While his mind remained sharp until the end, his body was no longer as strong.

Kevin was a long-serving member of Yarrawonga Bowls Club for many decades, winning five club championships and representing the club at many Ovens and Murray events. He was an outstanding player, but more importantly, a true gentleman and a tireless worker for both the club and the community.

Kevin took great pride in the upkeep and maintenance of the club. He was often found up a ladder fixing something or maintaining the clubrooms and greens, always with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. He will be sadly missed.

A memorial service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held on Friday, 24 April at 12:00 pm at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, 9 Tom Street, Yarrawonga, followed by refreshments at the club.

For those wishing to contribute to Kevin’s farewell, the club would appreciate donations of scones or sweet and savoury slices. These can be dropped off at the club on Thursday evening during barefoot bowls or Friday from 11:00 am.

If you can assist with any upcoming events over the next two weeks, please contact Kay Tait, Evelyn Calder, or Kim Silver. Your support and generosity are what set this club apart.

To all our club members and the wider community, good health and good bowling.

Tungamah Bowls Club

Major Raffle Draw

The winner of this magnificent raffle was Ben Whiting of Tungamah. Second prize went to Georgia Mackinlay of Albury, and third prize to Jack Costigan of Tungamah. The draw took place at Presentation Night at the Tungamah Hotel.

This event, the culmination of the Tungamah 2025–2026 bowls season, was very well attended by players, wives, partners and social supporters. All who sold numerous raffle books are to be thanked for their efforts in this, our major building fund fundraiser for the season.

Tungamah 2025–2026 bowls season awards:

Men’s Club Champion – Steve Flanagan. Runner-up – Dylan Sidebottom.

Ladies Club Champion – Kerry Ralph. Runner-up – Kirra Dickins. (Kerry went on to be O&M runner-up to Clare Sanders of Yarrawonga.)

Minor Club Champion – Mick Sheahan. Runner-up – Jack Costigan.

100 Up – Dylan Sidebottom. Runner-up – Mick Sheahan.

Pairs Champions – Jack Costigan and Ben Whiting. Runner-up – Laurie Whinray and Kirra Dickins.

Most Improved – Jack Costigan.

The Super Veteran Badge was awarded to Paul Wellington by O&M representative Wade McPherson, who conducted all the presentations.

A plaque was also unveiled to recognise greenkeepers and past and present players who, over the years, have contributed to Tungamah having a grass green that today is one of the best in the Ovens & Murray.

Thanks to all who attended Presentation Night. The band was excellent, as was the meal. It was a busy night for the chef, who kept up with the meal orders, and Elvis even put in an appearance.

Thanks to the following businesses that assisted with our raffle: Nagles Butchery, Smoko Shed, Best Fit Windscreens, Tungamah Store, Post Office and Hotel. A special acknowledgement to the Trippe family for their generous donation to our raffle. All money raised went to our building fund.

Upcoming events

April 23: Tungamah is host to visiting bowlers from Heidelberg, who are also playing at Border Golf and Club Mulwala. They will appreciate the beautiful grass surface we have to play on.

April 28: 60 & Overs at Tungamah has unfortunately been cancelled, but we look forward to hosting O&M clubs again next season. Tungamah has enjoyed being involved for the first time.

May 24: AGM at 11am – Tungamah Hotel, always a great supporter of our club. Meals will be available after the meeting.

Club Mulwala Bowls

2026/2027 Membership- Home of the Kookaburras

Full Membership is only $100, includes a FREE Pennant Shirt for all new members. Social Membership remains at $10.

“Come and have a laugh with us” is the clubs motto.

Club Mulwala encourage and welcome players of all bowling abilities. We have pennant teams entered in A grade and the lower grades to ensure our members get the chance to play Pennant in the Ovens and Murray League.

We also offer members weekly social games, the opportunity to play in district tournaments and club championship games throughout the year.

New to bowls? We would love to meet you!! Come along and learn from our coach and experienced players.

The club has bowls for you to use while you learn and practice on our beautiful greens.

Members are welcome to play and practice on the greens any time throughout the year. Membership forms and club information is available on the notice board at the greens. Contact Wade- Club President for any further information: 0428 227 889.

State Para Championships Tournament

Wade McPherson, our president has been representing Club Mulwala in the State Para Championships this week in Bendigo. Wade played in the singles and pairs sections. The competition hosts the best bowlers in Victoria, so Wade did very well to be invited to the championship.

Ladies Tournament in Wangaratta

Congratulations to Kay Smith, Bev Hulm and Betty Richmond who came third in last week’s ladies’ tournament in Wangaratta. A great effort, as it was a strong field of players on the day.

Tuesday Social Bowls

Social Bowls is played at Club Mulwala every Tuesday. The game starts at 10am, please be at the greens by 9.30am. Cost is only $5 per player. Names on the board by 9am Tuesday. Visitors are very welcome to play. Great prizes are awarded each week.

The randomly drawn winners on the day were- Wade McPherson, Barry Martin, and John Walford. All taking home a $20 Club Mulwala Voucher.

The randomly drawn losing team was- Ray Butler, Ann Atkinson, and Sheryl, (who we hope will be a new member), all taking home a $10 bar voucher. Raffle winners were- Darryl Richmond taking home the Hicks Butchery Meat Tray, and Ann Atkinson winning a Ricky Dee’s Pizza voucher.

Huge thank you to Colin Mathieson who supplied all the players his amazing baking delights, Darren Liversidge who provided lunch, and to Les Spencer and John Walford who ran a great game day.

PBL Tournament

Club Mulwala is hosting a round of PBL on Sunday 3 rd of May. 9.30am start. 2 bowl triples. 2 set of 5 ends $90 per team. Open to anyone from the same club. Email: clubmulwalabowls@gmail.com for further details.

AGM– Saturday 2nd May. 10am. Endeavour Room. Club Mulwala.

Presentation Night- Sunday 31 st May. 5pm onwards. Endeavour Room. Club Mulwala. Help celebrate the great season we all enjoyed and toast our premiership players. Club Mulwala Bowls is providing a free 2 course dinner to all members on the evening. A list to attend is on the clubs notice board.