Hello Bowlers,

A quick edit from last week's newsletter – the charity which benefited from the City verses Country fundraiser was Give Me Change for Kids, and not Give 5 For Kids, my sincere apologies.

Tuesday socials had 36 bowlers. Raffle winners were Darcy Warren and Peter Griffith.

Lucky rink winners were Matt McMullen, Al Gregory AND Nev Seton. Unfortunates’ rink was P.A. Baker, Bernie King and Justin Whaley.

Tuesday’s jackpot was not won.

Thursday social bowls starts at 1pm and names should be in by 12pm – the programme is winner take all.

Last week's winners were Justin Whaley and Kev Kelly and Peter Wright.

Contacts for Thursday are on the sheet on the board, in the alcove; contact Peter Brooking on 0407 662 171, or the club on 63611320.

Saturday games saw 27 bowlers playing in the Handicap Singles and 13 Social Bowlers on a very pleasant autumn day.

Raffle Winners were Matt McMullen and Wayne Carr. Lucky rink winners were Mary Carr and Ray Windsor. Unfortunates’ rink was Ian Davidson, Clive Noakes and Phoebe Coster.

Results of the Triples Championships: Luke Taylor’s Team defeated Geoff Lockwood’s Team. Wayne Carr’s Team defeated Peter Brooking's Team. Peter Wright’s Team Defeated P.A. Baker’s Team. Nev Seton’s team defeated Phil McGarrity’s Team.

The Saturday jackpot was not won.

Round 2 of the Handicap Singles also started Sunday the 11th with results to be published next week.

Our Open Pairs Tournament, sponsored by PMW Plus Accountants, will be held on May 25. This event is about full, so if you and your fellow bowling friends are interested, please contact Jim Finn as soon as you can on 0418 651 382.

The Nyngan Triples Tournament will be held on June 7 and 8, the King's Birthday long weekend – the nomination sheet is on the board now. This is a great tournament which our club has had a long association with.

If there are people interested in gaining their umpire or markers accreditation, please contact President Phil McGarity on 0418 277 418.

If you're interested in playing on Saturday, May 17, and Tuesday, May 20, please call Jim Finn 0418 651 382, Peter Wright 0427 813 220, or the club on 63613210. Names need to be in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start, for both days.

Bowls Etiquette tips

When marking bowls that have touched the Jack, please try not to spray on the surface of the Green, especially the Synthetic Green, as it leaves marks on the surface that are hard to remove.

Happy bowling, Christine.