Weekly Newsletter – 23rd March, 2025

Chicka Thompson was been selected to represent the Mid North Coast Over 70s Regional Team, playing in the Inter-Region Competition at Scone this week. He did us proud, putting down some great lead bowls. Well done Chicka!

In Wednesday Social Bowls we had 10 bowlers from Sawtell join us, making it a great day with 48 bowlers having a fun day. This week, Phil Owen, Nick Cooke and Ian Poole claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Keith Collins, Tony Brown (Sawtell) and Stewart Rogan. Voucher winners were Viv Gunter, Andrew Richards (having to beat back Stewart Rogan’s magpie attempt), Ray Morrison, Doreen Barr and Nicke Cooke.

In the Friday Jackpot Triples, the jackpot wasn’t drawn, so it accumulates forward. The Rink Winners were Daryle Barr, Peter Hope and Doreen Barr.  The Runners Up were Dave Harvey, Brad Conway and Bill Reid. Voucher Winners were Brad Conway, Daryle Barr, John Hilton and Dean Gemmell.

In Round 8 Open Pennants, Grade 4 lost the Master Board 65-58 against Port City, but drew 22 all on two rinks. In Grade 6, Kew defeated Westport 71-69 on the Master Board, winning on two rinks to claim 9 points. In Grade 7, Kew smashed Lake Cathie 73-49 on the Master Board, winning on two rinks. The postponed Round 6 games were played on Sunday, with Grade 4 playing Lake Cathie, which once again was halted after 30 ends, with the points being split as a consequence. In Grade 6, Kew lost the Master Board 63-44 against Port City. In Grade 7, Kew lost the Master Board 62-49, but won on two rinks. The next week round of Pennants will be Saturday 12th April 2025.

The draw for the Handicap Pairs has been completed, with games being played on Saturday and Sunday for two consecutive weekends, so games will be played 29 March, 30 March, 5 April and 6 April. Saturday games commence at 1pm, while Sunday games start at 10am. Check the notice board or our web site kew.bowls.com.au for the draw.

Our Travelling Bowlers will host Harrington on Sunday 13th April, so make a note of this date in your diary.

Monday Monthly Pairs is scheduled for the 7th April 2025. Get you name down so you don’t miss out.

Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress), with Handicap Pairs being played on Saturday and Sunday.

Well, thats the news for this week. Enjoy your bowls. Cheers, Scoop