FNQ BOWLS RESULTS

Thursday social bowls – no bowls, too wet. To comply with government regulations, the club has closed the doors as from Monday, March 23, until further notice.

Results: Wednesday, March 18 – Winners K. Richardson, Garry Davis, Denis Jacoora. R/up John Blain, Bill Power, Quentin Bates.

Saturday, March 21 – Winners Susane Rowe, Peter Webb, Roz Fraser, Mick Colmer. R/up Maureen Girardi, Kay Paki, Lois Ceely. As advised by the Chairman of the Board of Management, Brothers Edmonton Bowls Club has now ceased operations until further notice. This decision is due to the coronavirus situation following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday night. The seriousness of this virus should be obvious to all. Stay safe and comply with the guidelines to ensure you and your families have the best chance of coming through this crisis.

Members who have equipment stored in the clubhouse can retrieve it by contacting Denis Jacoora on 0457275311.

Twenty-two bowlers enjoyed rain-affected social games on Thursday. Seventeen ends were played over two games. Winners were: G. Anderson, D. Lowe and G. Steve. In the club pairs, C. McCaffery and G. Edgerton defeated A. Morrison and J. Walker. In the club A Grade singles, C. McCaffery beat D. Holdsworth, C. McCaffery beat S. Clark, A. Siliato beat I. Humphries. S. Clark beat Wazza in B Grade singles and J. Patterson beat D. Holdsworth. We don’t know the immediate future of our club at this stage but stay tuned for more information.

The Mareeba and Memorial Bowls Club wishes to advise all that we will be closed until further notice.

Tuesday morning men’s triples: First J. Jackson, R. Morris, T. McGregor; Second D. Parnell, L. Whitehead, S. Vidgen.

Tuesday night bowls: No results.

Spider: No results.

Wednesday mixed bowls: First J. Young, B. Andreatta, J Baumann, Second- R. Lee, A. Mattsson, B. Clarkson

Thursday men’s triples: First C. Thompson, J. Ward, B. Drewitt; Second L. Roberts, P. Osborne, B. Roberts.

Saturday afternoon jackpot Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: Not played, Winners of Losers: Not played.

Club Championships: Men’s B Grade: D. Grummitt def A. Mattsson 25-16,

Ladies Pairs: D. Deegan, B. Drewitt def Y. Best, E. Herwig 15-12.

Coming events:

Monday evening Happy Hour, cheap drinks 5pm-6pm.

Tuesday morning men’s triples: 8.30am start, dress optional. Cards called at 8.15am

Tuesday night “bare foot bowls” – be here by 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Sausage sizzle + bowls and cash prizes. A fun night for all levels of bowler.

Wednesday ladies bowls, gentlemen invited: 1pm start, dress optional, cards called 12.45pm. Thursday men’s triples, ladies invited: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12.45pm. Friday afternoon scroungers, 4pm start.

Friday Night Prize-a-rama, Gold Rush, 100 Club, Meat Tray Raffles, draw starts 6.30pm. Saturday jackpot Walking Pairs: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called 12.45pm.

Sunday happy hour 4.30 till 5.30pm.

All bowlers, non-bowlers and tourists welcome. Bowls available free. Ph 40576931. Note: All social games played, cards are called 15 minutes before start.

Club championships to be played: Check boards for play-by dates for Championship games.

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Special Events:

Club closed until further notice, any queries contact Chairman Keith on 0477042907.

Ladies Classic: April 19, 2020.

Saturday, March 21 saw a full green of bowlers play in the South Johnstone Lightning Triples with all players following the social distancing rules. Congratulation to Andre Buck, Roy McCarthy and Stewy Mann for winning the day, with second place going to Kiwi Deegan’s skipped team, third place was skipped by Tony Burns and fourth place went to John Brown’s team from Tully. Hope to see you all on the green soon!

Men: Tuesday afternoon – 1st N. Mallyon, S. Wilson, J. Johnston. 2nd T. Mears, J. Rilley. Thirsty Thursday best bowlers: T. Hamilton, T. Perkins, R. Woosnam.

Friday night scroungers: 1st P.Bent. 2nd J. Stratsma.

Sunday Morning: 1st Phantom, M. Hetherton, K. Crump. 2nd Sharky, L. Kiernan, J. Johnston. Money back team: K. Richardson, D. Evans, R. Coulthard. Jackpot not won.

A Singles played Saturday, March 21: M. Hetherton 25 d G. Stanley 19. J. Johnston 25 d T. Johnston 10.

The West Cairns Bowls Club has now closed till further notice, no competition, social or practice roll ups are to be played on the green at any time until we are given the all-clear.

Ladies: We wish to advise all our lady bowlers and any visitors that we have cancelled all our Social, Club Championships and Pennants games until further notice due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We hope that you and all your families stay safe and well. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Ladies that have any tickets in our Easter raffle could you please return them to the club ASAP. Thank you.

Players are advised that all West Cairns Bowls Club TPI games usually held on Monday afternoons have been suspended until further notice on request of our president.

Monday, March 16: TFNQDLBA Pennants at Yungaburra.

Marlin Coast def Yungaburra by 7 points. Wednesday, March 18: Mixed Social winners – Barry Lord, Val Prien, John Alcorn and Belinda Bogart. Runner’s Up – Yvonne Milevskiy, Trevor Sorenson, Rob Bogart and Margaret Mitchell. Congratulations Belinda and Rob. They are very new bowlers and achieving well and loving their bowls. Men’s A Grade Championship Singles: Jack Lanham def Guy Bermingham. Friday, March 20: Self Selected Jackpot Open Pairs was cancelled due to water on the green.

Saturday, March 21: Ladies’ A Grade

Championship Singles – Lorraine Lewis def Val Prien. Ladies Championship Pairs – Vicki Wieland and Margaret Mitchell def Dawn McGahan and Cathy Barry.

Sunday, March 22: Men’s Championship Pairs – Tony Whykes and Gary Kriesel def Gavin and Cory Johnson. Mixed Social winners: Jeff Lewis, Gary Eagleton and Rob Bogart. Runners-Up: Cathy Barry, Barry Lord and Yadja Ingle.

Upcoming Events: Monday, March 23 – TFNQDLBA Pennants have been cancelled until further notice. Wednesday, March 25 – Mixed Social, 1pm start, Club Selected, Names on the sheet outside the clubhouse or ring the club on the day of play before 12.15pm – Club uniform. Ladies Championship Pairs, 1pm start – Lorraine Lewis and Val Prien vs Yvonne Milevskiy and Grace Cole. Friday, March 27: Self Selected Jackpot Open Pairs, 1pm start, Names on the sheet outside the clubhouse by the end of play on Wednesday, March 25. Reserves: Name and phone number at the bottom of the sheet.

Saturday, March 28 – Ladies A Grade Championship Singles, 9am start. Norma Gray vs Pauline Kriesel. The DeCamilli Shield to be played at Mareeba on Wednesday, April 1, has been postponed.

All upcoming events pending the decisions made at the Committee of Management meeting on Monday, March 23.