GLOUCESTER BOWLING & RECREATION CLUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗦 – 𝟮𝟳𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬

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A large field braved the heat for Thursday Social Bowls with the majority of games being closely contested but the winners on the day caused a major upset when Ben Philpott, Terry Davies, Phillip Ellis (improving with every game) def Kevin Everett, Gordon Pritchard, Jody Thompson 38-9 (21+29)

Tony Tersteeg, Alex Laurie, Max Stevens (just off the get well list) def Bob Charman, Vic Hebblewhite, Harry Cox 33-22 (19+11)

Kevin Burley, Garry Moss, Adrian Rovere, Paul Sheridan def Stephen Hurworth, Steve Kriss, Graham Turnbull, Jai Thompson 24-19 (16+5)

Robert Hayes, Col Beattie, Ken Bryant, Norm McLeod def Ron Jones, Bob Newitt, Karl Weiss, Rob Gibson 25-21 (16+4)

George Wisemantel, Joe Pfeifer, Chris Pritchard, Michael Way def Neville Atkins, Don Mehieloff, Paul Young, Craig Battams 19-14 (14+5)

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𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗠𝗜𝗫𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗦 – 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛

Saturday morning Mixed Bowls was again heavily affected by Pennants with Adriane Lovere, Chris Pritchard, Julie Kriss, Debbie Cushway (Swinger) def Steve Kriss, Di Pritchard, Rob Cushway, Debbie Cushway 22-13 (16+9)

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𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦

Both Gloucester Pennant sides were involved on Saturday afternoon with the number seven players flying the flag for Gloucester def Taree Leagues two rinks to one for a 9-1 victory which should keep them well in touch with the top teams but the number three sides went down two rinks to one against a strong Tuncurry Beach contingent for a 9-1 loss.

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𝗠𝗘𝗡'𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 – 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛

The semi finals of the Valley Motors sponsored Men's Fours Championship were contested today (Sunday) with Kevin Everett, Neville Atkins, Steven Higgins, Mike Sheely having a close tussle being down 15-14 on end eighteen when they picked up five shots to run out winners 19-17 over John Andrews, Dennis Bartlett, Karl Weiss, Jody Thompson (great to see new players being included in Championship teams).

The other semi final resulted in a win for Col Hebblewhite, Adam Clements, Bruce Wilson, Kevin Baker cruising home 24-11 after setting up a commanding lead 15-0 before the opposition Jason Cassidy, Craig Yates, Ben Philpott, Terry Davies opened their eyes.

The Final of the Valley Motors Men's Fours Championship will be contested on Sunday 9 March at 9.30 a.m.

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻ツ

𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵

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𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 & 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 - 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛

 

The forecast of scattered showers didn't deter the finalists in the Bonnie Hazelwood 4s from fronting up to do battle for the honour of winning this trophy, and what a battle it was with the team of Suzanne Cross, Val Pritchard, Paula Standen and Jenny Burley 𝟭𝟴 defeating Jill Everett, Joan Ridgeway, Kerrie Green and Bev Murray 𝟭𝟱.

 

Ten players arrived to have a Social roll up but instead decided to keep dry and have a game of cards and a chat, well done girls.

 

The draw was done for the Bonnie Hazelwood Triples which is to be played on March 19th with starting time reverting to 9am for 9.30 play. Teams and draw is:

*Judy Sheely, Joy Hurworth and Karen Heininger vs Pattie West, Bev Germon and Lorraine Ratcliffe

*Jenny Burley, Paula Standen and Jill Everett vs Joan Ridgeway, Kerrie Green and Jenny Stevens

*Di Pritchard, Val Pritchard and Julie Kriss have a bye and Bev Murray, Cassie Wallace and Ruth Redman also have a bye.

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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:

Secretary: Kerrie Green on 0408 377 471

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