Club Newsletters

A recap of events over January – we have a lot to celebrate this month (an abridged version of this will be put in the table holders in the clubrooms): The Diamond Buttons challenge played on 1st February with the challenger — Hutt Club. Unfortunately our ladies lost their game and the Diamond Buttons have…

A recap of events over January – we have a lot to celebrate: Tom & Marie Waters Trophy match held – on 22 December was once again a great success. The winners were Denis Pihama, Lynda Stevens, Dave Rooker and Glenda Grant. Bowls Wellington Centre Christmas Open Fours, held 27–29 December – our women’s team…

Just a quick recap on events to date during December.   Interclub results – Rounds 2 (Postponment) and Round 8 –   This weekend the Match Committee hope to catch up on postponed championship games. Saturday will be championships as required. Sunday at 10.00 am the Women’s Championship Fours semi final will be played with…

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…