Orange Ex-Services' Country Club Men's Bowls News:

Just a reminder that Jim Finn is still unavailable; see contacts below.

Nomination sheet for Committee and the like will be put out in September.

Singles Nominations for the start date 5th September 2026 are out in the alcove; closing date 23 August 2026 at 5 pm.

Restricted Triples tournament Nominations: requirements are per flyer and nominations close on the 19th August 2026 at 5pm.

Nominations for the over 40s Pairs and Rookie Pairs are also available; entry via BowlsLink.

The Regional Mixed Pairs are now open, venue still to be decided. Entry is on BowlsLink or see Phil McGarity for more information.

Regional Trials nominations are now open, and to be played at Gulgong on 7th November 2026. To get a form, please see Phil McGarity.

Over the weekend, Nev Seton (Super Sub for Peter Stewart) and Geoff Lockwood played in the Cowra Breakout Pairs Tournament and came 9th (from a field of 62 teams) with their money back and a bit of pocket money to boot.

Tuesday, we had 48 bowlers.

Raffle winners were Frank McCarthy, Jim Clemow and Vicki Hanlon.

Lucky rink winners were Rick Stephens, Doug Nonnemacher and Bill Keogh.

Unfortunates’ winners: Barry Lowe, Mick Doyle and Graham Pitt.

Consolation winners: Garry Pearce, Peter Brooking and Wayne Carr.

Both Jackpots were not won.

For Saturday Socials, 36 bowlers graced the greens.

Raffle winners: Clive Noakes, Rob Jarvis (Orange City).

Lucky rink winners: Linda McFadden, Kel Kelly and Ian Carr.

Unfortunates’ winners: Jan Fenwick, Jim Duffy and Marty Rickards.

Jackpot was not won.

Would like to thank everyone for helping with putting the equipment away after bowls have finished; this is very much appreciated.

For Tuesday 11th and Saturday 15th August, please call Peter Wright 0427 813 220, Ron Dunn 0484 236 522, or the club 6361 3210. Names in by 11:30 am for a 12:30pm start.

Happy bowling!