Stanthorpe bowlers back

By Casey O'Connor

Members of the Stanthorpe Bowls Club were back on the green after a short break for the holiday break despite a number of members still enjoying an extended break with family and friends. Social bowls commenced last Wednesday when we with one game of three bowl pairs and one games of three bowl triples.

Robyn Smith and Brian Brown out pointed Gary Trevena and David Rose 23-17. In the triples Robyn Rose Peter Smith and Dot Rankin comfortably took the chocolates from R Rose Greg Hammond and Mark Wicks 23-6.

The weather had an impact on social bowls on Saturday with persistent showers intervening. Despite the inconvenience, two games of three bowl triples were decided.

Rocky Thompson, Steve Horn and Len Girgenti played Greg Hammond Gary Trevana and Brian Brown. The trio proved too strong taking a 20-6 win.

Robin Smith Ernie Jones and Peter Smith led throughout their game against Luisa Girgenti Jack Bell and Mark Wicks only to see a late surge from the opposition result in a drawn game. The score 14 all.

Twilight Bowls are back and played every Thursday evening. Play commences at 6.30pm. Please call the club (07 46811276) between 5.30 and 6pm on Thursday to

confirm your attendance. with games starting at 6.30 pm.

A reminder to all players and prospective players that masks must be worn in the Club House and bowlers are required to show evidence of their COVID vaccination status.

The club’s recognises and thank this week’s sponsor David Warren and Stephen Favero of Favero Motors for continuing support.