By Casey O'Connor
The monthly Turkey Triples at Southern Cross Bowls Club is always a popular date and the excellent conditions last week saw 12 teams on the green. It was a day where there was good bowling and good fun. Not a turkey was sighted on the rinks but perhaps a feathered friend from the east side of town, chirping “take it!”, not wanting to give the winning shot away.
The winners with the most points after two games were Clark Davidson, Geoff Davis and John Johnson. The Runners-up were John Cochran, Barry Frame and Marion Skaines.
The Criterion Award (out of the hat) went to lucky team of Pamela Kerr, Mick O’Leary and Brian Black, who took home meal vouchers donated by the Criterion Hotel.
the lights were on Friday for the return of night bowls.
Twelve teams enjoyed a sausage sizzle a few drinks and played some bowls. Five novices, Howard Gross, Andrew Mapes, Paul Swift, Mark Roche and Paul Murphy gave it a go and played quite well. It is a good way to wind down at the end of the week.
The $1000 Open Fours Carnival on Sunday drew a big crowd. Sixty-four bowlers from Stanthorpe, Goondiwindi and Ipswich enjoyed a great day. Congratulations to Brian Black, Ossie McPaul, Russell Bean and Jim Rickard who took home the big money.
The overall winners showing everyone how to play was the team from Warwick Club. The runners-up overall was the Inglewood team.
The first-round winners were Les Clarke, Nick Farmer, Joe Torrisi and Jim Lamb. The Second round winners were Frank Taylor’s team, and third round winners were Kim Hankinson, Marion Skaines, Dave Scotney and Barry Ziebell.
Thanks to sponsors Paul Murphy Electrical, Warwick Hotel, Noel Fletcher, Val Gray and Southern Cross.
The players especially the visitors made the day very successful and the club appreciates their efforts and that of the volunteers who made it all happen.
Clark Davidson, did a great job organising the event. He thinks he is still a 20-year-old but was finally presented with his overdue Veterans Badge (over 70).
Today, (21 October) Social Mixed Bowls commences at 1pm. Ring Val Gray on 0409 611 930 to book in or be at the club by 12.30pm.
Night bowls is on again this Friday.
Friday, 22 October, night bowls are on again. This time the BBQ kicks off at 5.30pm followed by bowls at 6pm. Please be there by 5.30pm at the latest to get a game or contact Clark 0427 673 277 to nominate.
Everyone including barefoot bowlers are welcome. Bring your friends or family, just yourself or even a group from work.
There will be no social bowls at the Cross this Saturday or Sunday, however Killarney Bowls Club have extended an invitation to everyone to join them for a BBQ and Social Triples. The club opens at 11am. Be there by noon. Contact is Les Clarke 0488 641 159.
Follow the club located opposite St Mary’s Church, Warwick on Facebook or contact the Secretary, Cheryl on 0407 641 158 for any information.
