Club Newsletters

The Village Green November 2018 Newsletter A recap of events over November Diamond Buttons – we played Johnsonville in our second challenge and won. The next challenge will not be played until early next year. Our Junior (1-5 yr) singes were played. The women’s Junior Champion is Lorraine Hollows with Glenda Grant runner-up. The men…

The Village Green October 2018 Newsletter A recap of events over October: The first round of Interclub was held with mixed results for our teams. A reminder that teams selected – all bowls must either have decals or no decals but they must all be uniform. Sets of decals are available on the table outside…

Well the 2018-2019 season is now under way.  Over all we have been lucky with the weather for our events.  Let’s hope this continues. A recap of events over September: Opening Day:  Presentation of life membership badges; the first jack and bowl for the season were delivered by Tom Carroll and Joan Porter followed by…

We have had a busy August with several events taking place and we have now finished our winter programme.  Results of recent competitions were: The Ladder Play Off’s – Chris Carter was the winner, Val Fitzmaurice, second, Kevin Gutschlag third and Bev Smith fourth.  Congratulations Chris, and well done to all four players The Pak’nSave…

The Pak’nSave Gala on Sunday, 15 July was once again a success.  Once again many thanks to Sandy Booth and helpers for a much enjoyed afternoon tea.  The next Gala is on 5 August. Our next season’s programme and is almost ready for typing up – makes you realise how close we are getting to…

Winter League:  We have now successfully held several galas and to date the weather has been very cooperative!  We are very pleased with the interest in participating in these from other clubs.  Our next Gala is Sunday 1st July. The 11th Annual General Meeting & Annual Prize Giving was held on 24 June. Our President,…

Winter League: The first Gala was held on Sunday 27th May on a somewhat chilly day but was a very enjoyable day. The next one is scheduled for 3 June. Dates for the other Galas are on the flier on the noticeboard. We could still do with about 3 more teams on 3 June. Through…

Champion of Champion events all played during April were: Fours: Our teams were – men – Graeme Henderson (S), Denis Pihama, Bill Cruickshank and Kevin Gutschlag; women – Sandy Booth (S), Lynda Stevens, Robyn Carter & Sharon Brooking. Unfortunately neither of our teams progressed beyond the first round but only just losing their games –…

The Rymans Over 60s Triples Gala was held recently. It was a most enjoyable competitive day. Our thanks go to John and Sandra for their organisation of the day; Marilyn for her sterling work in the kitchen; Kerry who prepared the lunch which was enjoyed by all and lastly Rymans for sponsoring the event. Community…

Champ Singles – we successfully completed this competition. The women’s winner was Debbie Hanna with Kaye Wong the runner up. The men’s winner was Paul (Ringo) Burns with Paul Terry the runner up. Well done to all. The Janet Lynch Trophy event was held on 22 February at the Naenae Bowling Club. We had Patricia,…