Good for some; bowlers not so much

By Casey O'Connor

While the weather may have been good for some farmers in the district, the same cannot be said for lawn bowlers. Conditions on bowls greens across the Southern Downs continue to be challenging and the Stanthorpe Bowls club has not been immune.

The regular mid-week social competition was cancelled again and on Thursday the scheduled Twilight Bowls suffered the same fate.

With district competition in full swing, bowls last Saturday bowls was limited to one game of three bowl triples and one game of pairs,

Greg Hammond, Ernie Jones and Bruno Stefanon staged a come from behind revival to score a 21-16 win over G Hammond, Rocky Thompson and Gary Trevana. Meanwhile there was a great deal of spirited cajoling (sledging) in the pairs game. In a close game that was obviously enjoyed by both teams (judging by the vocals) Luisa Girgenti and Jimmy Ringer scored a 20-18 win over Robin Smith and Mark Wicks.

Lawn Bowls is a source of mild exercise and an excellent way to meet people and make new friends.

New members and prospective members are most welcome join the crew any Wednesday and/or Thursday at the Stanthorpe Bowls Club. Have a chat to the talk to the bowlers or if you have never played why not try your hand and have a roll up.

Weather permitting, Twilight Bowling is played every Thursday evening commencing at 6.30 pm. Please call the Club (07) 4681 1276 between 5.30 pm and 6pm to book a place for yourself or your team. Cost is $5 per player and bowls can be supplied if necessary. Play barefoot or wear flat sole shoes and remember the bar will be operating so come along and join in the excitement.

The club extends their thanks to Walter from Hot Copper for his continued support and remember the man to see for all your BBQ needs,

Walter from Hot Copper and we thank Walter for his continuing support.”