By Casey O'Connor
A day of good weather, good company and some mighty fine comepitition is a perfect recipe for Turkey Triples at the Southern Cross Bowls Club.
Clark Davidson again did a great job organising the 12 teams.
Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions there were several unable to make it over the border.
The encouragement prizes (meal vouchers) generously provided from the Criterion Hotel went to Myrtle Wagner, Jean Callum and Rhonda Cox from the Tannymorel Club.
The runners-up also from the Tannymorel Club were Robyn Griffiths, Grumpy and Geoff Creighton.
Congratulations to the overall winners Clark Davidson, Geoff Davis (both from Southern Cross) and John Johnson (Warwick East Club).
The trio not only won the major prizes, but each of the went home with a raffle prize. Happy days.
Others lucky in the raffle were Rhonda Cox and Cita Weier.
The club and players extend their thanks to the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to ensure the success of the day.
The Southern Cross club held the AGM and election of office bearers on Sunday.
Daph Cross was elected Ladies President and Kev Mooney is in for another term as the Men’s President.
Barb O’Brien was voted the Patroness and Brian Bourke was named the new Patron.
Barry Ziebell has stepped into the role of Chairperson of the Management Committee and brings with him a wealth of experience.
In the Frank O’Mara Memorial Shield bowls, Cheryl Wickham, Daph Cross and Linda Hartley defeated Cita Weier, Sue Dipplesman and Marion Skaines 24 -15.
Bill Lee, Stuart Mead (new player), and Daryl Busch played well to defeat Joe Torrisi, John Lawardorn and Geoff Davis 27 – 21.
Val Gray, Kev Seaby and Dave Scotney defeated Clark Davidson, Brian Bourke and Slave in a close game end. The final score 18-16.
Al Thornton and Kim Hankinson had a comfortable 22-9 win over Barry Frame and Kev Mooney and in doing so won the Shield.
Raffle prizes were won by Allan Thornton, John Lawardorn and Kev Seaby.
Today, the club is hosting Social Mixed Bowls commencing at 1.00pm.
Everyone including beginners. For further information please contact Cheryl 0407 641 158.
There will be no bowls this weekend at the club.
With 12 players competing in the District Division One Pennants this weekend there will be no bowls at the club.
For barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, it is hard to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick.
Follow the club on Facebook or contact the Secretary, Cheryl on 0407 641 158 for further information.
