GLOUCESTER BOWLING & RECREATION CLUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗡'𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗦 - 𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

A field of twenty six players fronted on Thursday 5 December with the threat of hot conditions deterring some bowlers. The results continue to be difficult to follow with the team of Bob Charman, Stephen Hurworth, Max Stevens romping to a massive victory 36-9 (21+27) over Robert Hayes, Vic Hebblewhite, Don Mehieloff.

Runners up were:

* George Wisemantel, Tony Tersteeg (in his glory playing second) Michael Way def Neville Atkins, Graham Turnbull, Paul Sheridan 22-15 (16+7)

* Kevin Everett, John Andrews, Nigel Johns def Mark Tull, Bob Newitt, Terry Carson 27-20 (15+7)

* Jody Thompson, Paul Young def Chris Pritchard, Rob Cushway 21-16 (16+5) and

* Ian Tull (with a big skipping future) and Steve Kriss played a 19 all draw with Alex Laurie and Adrian Rovere

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𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗠𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗦 - 𝟳𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Saturday Mixed Bowls were played in sweltering conditions and resulted in eighteen ends being reduced to sixteen with Stephen Hurworth, Di Pritchard and the old fox John Andrews never letting their opposition breath jumping to a 14-0 lead and keeping the foot on their throat winning 28-9 (15+19) over George Wisemantel, Max Stevens, Rob Gibson

* Steve Kriss, Dennis Bartlett, Ben Philpott def Tony Tersteeg, Don Mehieloff, Jenny Stevens 14-10 (12+4) and

* Chris Pritchard, Joy Hurworth, Sue Cross played a 10 all draw with Adrian Rovere, Julie Kriss, Anne Andrews

 

The entry form is on the board for the Men's Stephen Hurworth / Joe Pfeifer sponsored day on Thursday 19th December with great prizes on offer. The Mixed Fours along with the ladies run Mixed Triples is scheduled for early 2025 so check the men's and ladies boards for entries.

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𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻ツ

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𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 & 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 – 𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

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With the year fast coming to a close today we had the last "Spider" roll up for 2024. For those uninitiated to this event, the Spider trophy entails all the players selecting a bowl and lining up along one edge of the rink "at the ready," and a small object resembling a spider is placed on the opposite and towards the centre end of the rink. On a given signal the players as "One" bowl their bowl in the endeavour to be closest to the "Spider" thus winning the trophy, as can be imagined many a bowl is knocked of course!! The lucky winner of today's was Jill Everett, congratulations Jill!

 

It was also great to have 19 ladies keen to play 2 games of Triples and 1 of 4s with that (Swinger) again for the point score.

* Julie Kriss, Pat West and Bev Murray 16/13 beat Karen Heininger, Lorraine Ratcliffe and Joy Hurworth 15/8.

* The triple J's, Jill Everett, Jill Carson and Jenny Burley 19/17 defeated Gina Dalmulder, Jenny Stevens and Di Pritchard 13/6.

* And Swinger Penny Gibson, Suzanne Cross, Kerrie Green and Bev Germon 12/12 in another close contest beat Penny, Joan Ridgeway, Paula Standen and Denise Redman 11/7.

 

Thus coming out winners of the point score were the Triple J’s. It was noted that Jill has just returned from a holiday on a cruise ship, so perhaps that says something about cruising!!

 

Final preparations are underway for the Christmas Luncheon next Wednesday 11th. If anyone who wants to attend and hasn't indicated their intention, please let the social committee know and also if you are playing. It is believed that Santa may be putting in an appearance!

 

Don't forget girls that the Mixed 4s and the Mixed Triples are scheduled to be played in the early 2 months of 2025, the guys are sure to be pleased to be asked to play.

 

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻ツ

𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵

 

 

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HISTORY OF GLOUCESTER WOMEN'S BOWLING CLUB

 

On the 23 July 1952, 21 ladies met at the Gloucester Bowling Club to form the first ladies committee. Mrs W Dignam was unanimously elected President, Vice Presidents were Mrs Carson and Mrs V West, Secretary was Mrs N Bates, Treasurer Mrs Creagh.

 

At this time the ladies were playing bowls with the men’s Club and were assisting them in providing amenities for the Club by holding several fund-raising functions and helped by catering whenever requested by the men’s club.

 

The women didn’t have uniforms and played in tennis frocks and coloured socks for two years. In a very short time by February 1953 Gloucester Women’s Club had 37 registered bowlers with the New South Wales Women’s Bowling Association.

 

Today the Club is thriving with 35 registered playing members, 7 social Members and 1 associated member and nine of these registered members have been acquired in the past two years. This is a great achievement considering a lot of country clubs are struggling to remain viable in a changing world. Thanks to a proactive and nurturing Committee and membership base we have been able to achieve this enviable result.

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We will continue our membership drives and orientation days in 2021 with enthusiastic vigour welcoming all into the fold.

 

The Gloucester Women’s Bowling Club holds its annual Gala Day in July or August each year. This carnival has been very successful particularly in the last couple of years especially with the return of the grass green, enabling up to 28 teams to participate.

 

Our hospitality and reputation for good and generous home-style cooking entices a lot of return players from far and wide.

 

The ladies’ bowls day is Wednesday and is mufti unless you are participating in a competition match. All visitors are most welcome. Morning tea is served at 9 am, names in by 9 am and commencement of play is 9.15 am.

 

Gloucester ladies also participate in district Pennants and were successful in 2018 with a grade 5 Pennant Flag.

 

Mixed bowls is played on Saturday morning commencement of play is 9.30 am in uniform, once again we would welcome anyone to join us on the green for great bowling and good companionship.

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Anyone wishing to know more regarding Gloucester Ladies Bowls should contact:

President: Dianna Lockwood on 0447919278 or Secretary: Kerrie Green on 0408 377 471

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