Men’s Bowls

The draw for the Association Singles to be played at the Drayton Club November 25-26 was carried out by the Match Committee, Section one R.Stewart, N.Appleton, M.Crighton. Section two M. Cherry, J.Rynne, J.Weir. Section three M.Algate, G. Wockner, J.Steffens, Section four S,Kiepe, T.Watson. Section five R.Scollen , J.Singh. all players to arrive at 8.30am cards called and format of the game will be explained to the players, roll up and game to commence by 9am. Drayton club to supply two markers both days, office Staff to collect Green fees, a Umpire both days, all players to order lunch when paying green fees. DDBA official. D,Clark, (E.Howe) The next DDBA Management meeting will be held at Norths tonight at 6pm. Club delegates are reminded the next Council of Delegates will be held at the Drayton club Sunday November 26 at 9am all delegates are requested to attend.

City

Tomorrow night, 5pm. The usual Friday Social night. Coaching is on Tuesdays 2–3.30pm. Roll-ups welcome. Coaching for club members is free. Tuition for members of other clubs will require a small fee. Wednesday November 29, 12.30pm - Club or self-selected triples: Have your name in by 11.30am (phone 4639 2273) and arrive by 12.15pm to allow teams to be finalised. Sheet open. Office Roster: R. Townsend. Bar Roster: D. Saal. Office opens at 11am with the phone to be attended from that time. On the fourth Wednesday of each month for members it is club selected. Visiting teams are welcome and may play as a team. Ladies are welcome to play any Wednesday. Visit by Gold Coast Bowls Club: Two games of bowls to be played on weekend of November 25-26. Game one is on Saturday November 25, 12.30pm to 3pm. Game two will be played on Sunday November 26 from 9.30am to noon. Names on board - 21 players required. Corporate Carnival. Final round is Sunday November 26. Start time 2pm. Please check with your team mates to ensure that they are available. Sunday November 10: Wright, Healy & Cosgrove Day. Sunday December 17: Laser Electric Jackpot pairs. Monday December 18: Main green closes for renovation. Competition Results: Mixed Pairs: R. Townsend & M. Frappell def B. Humphrey & C. Lippi. Competition Call: Friday December 1, 1pm: Triples Final: R. Townsend, B. Humphrey & J. Doherty vs B. Merrell, S. Hazzard &Grant Smith. Saturday December 2, 12.30pm: Men’s Fours Final: R. Zimmerle, S. Cook, M. Keppel & B. Wright vs Winner of Davis / Tedford game. Friday December 8, 9am: Mixed Pairs Final: R. Griffin & L. Marshall vs R. Townsend & M. Frappell. Saturday December 9, 12.30pm: Men’s Triples: R. Griffin, D. Irvine & A. Cohen vs D. Davis, D. Schultz & D. Wall. Men’s Pairs: J. Cosgrove & T. Lewis vs M. Bianchi & M. Keppel.

Clifton

Thursday, November 16- Night Bowls: Tennis Club 19 def Riff Raffs 11; Clifton News 20 def Bowling Stones 12; Split Ends 11 def Contractors 8; Tom Cats 14 def Holy Rollers 13; Daley’s Rural Services 22 def JD Mechanical 4. Winners Tom Cats, runners-up Riff Raffs. Sunday, November 19- Marion and Keith’s Presidents Day: Round one - C Keary, M Missen and T Blinco def K Morwood, M Skaines and K Weier 15 - 12; A Larkin, G Knights and K Morris def L Ryatt, R Debnam and G Green 14 - 8; L Wissemann. P Ryatt and N Postle def M Lyall, R Kehl and A Imhoff 18 - 7; D Kehl, R Glare and J K Keleher def L Buchanan, N Brosnan and S Eady 16 - 9; N O’Sullivan, J Cochrane and I Jackson def L Doepel, P Iffland and L Smith 16 - 14. Round two - N Postle def S Eady 11 - 8; J K Keleher def L Smith 12 - 9; I Jackson def K Weier 19 - 5; T Blinco def K Morris 16 - 11;A Imhoff def G Green 14 9. Winners - I Jackson, runners-up - N Postle. Coming Events: Thursday, November 23- Night Bowls sponsored by R & A Motors: Riff Raffs vs Daley’s Rural Services; Tennis Club vs Split Ends; Contractors vs Bowling Stones; Holy Rollers vs JD Mechanical; Tom Cats vs G & K Fencing; Clifton News bye. Saturday, November 25- Veteran Singles at 1pm: K Morris v I Jackson. Sunday, November 26- Veteran Singles Final at 1pm. Carnivals: Saturday, November 25: Southern Cross Open Fours starting at 9am - nominated team - M Skaines, J Cochrane, A Imhoff and S Eady. Anyone wanting a name badge please contact me. Cost will be about $8.00 - $10.00 depending on the style. I will order them in the next week or so. We will be raffling a Christmas Hamper this year. Members are asked to donate items for the hamper. If you want tickets see Marion.

Crows Nest

Wednesday, November 15 social bowls were won by Dennis Russell and Brian Gleeson, while second place-getters were Trevor Gillies, Roger Haldane and Doug Lane. Results of 2017-18 intraclub matches played on Saturday, November 18 were: Open singles Roger Brashaw def John Fowler, Kerry Lovell def Dennis Russell, Rob Mortimer def Tony Collins. 2107-18 intraclub matches called for Saturday, November 25: Open Singles - Don Collins vs Ray Weis, Pat Knowles vs Rob Mortimer, Kerry Lovell vs Bevan Wingett. Sunday, November 19 Brian Ritchie Fishman’s Day resulted in a win for Bevan Wingett, Peter Coman and Lachlan Barnes, and grabbing runners-up were Jim Walcroft, Laurie Cant and Les Chikos. Many thanks to Brian Ritchie for providing the fabulous seafood prizes - much appreciated indeed. Don’t forget that our Tuesday Nights Under Lights community bowls is on every Tuesday evening until November 28 with bowls commencing at 6.30pm and wrapping up by about 8. Hamburgers are available from 6pm onward, with complimentary continuous coffee and tea on hand until we close. Green fees are $5 each and the juicy burgers are available for the same price. Winners prizes are drawn out-of-the-hat, so everybody’s a chance to take home something special. Come along, bring a friend, or make up a triples team and visit us on a Tuesday night soon. Coming events: Sunday, November 26Pete and Di’s Bailey’s Hardware Afternoon; Sunday, December 3Mixed social bowls; Sunday, December 10- Neil and Ann’s Advertiser Shield. The next management committee meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 10 at 9.30am in the clubhouse. In closing, new bowls players or visitors are always welcome at the Crows Nest Bowls Club - feel free to contact Secretary Gary on bakescrowsnest@live.com.au or on 4698 2197.

Drayton

Tomorrow morning, club and/or self selected mixed 3 bowl lucky draw pairs mat time 9am names in by 8am, Office G. McCarthy, H. White & J. Bunn. Winners last Friday were D. Hamblin & D. Thomas, Rs/u E. Perkins & K. Lau, lucky draw winners D. Hamblin & J. Bunn. Sunday, November 26, club and/or self selected mixed triples for club trophies mat time 1pm names in by noon. Monday, November 27. Club and/or self selected men’s triples for club trophies, mat time 1pm, names in by noon, office G. McCarthy, H. White & S. Galbraith. Winners last Monday were G. McKee, D. Baker & G. McCarthy Rs/u D. Hamblin, G. Horne &. L. Harvey. Nomination sheets for championship triples. “A” grade singles and “B” grade singles are on the board: Place your name here and support your club.

Millmerran

Winners of the Sunday bowls were T. Briese, N. Hegarty and Pat Baillie. Runners up were A. Gibbs, D. Stevenson and I. Murray. Coming events – Sunday, November 26 – bowls at 12.30pm. Sunday, December 3 Bowls at 12.30pm. Sunday, December 10 – Treasurers trophy day bowls at 12.30pm. Competition call C Grade singles final N. Ezzy vs L. Sutton as soon as possible. Mixed pairs – D. Althaus and N. Hegarty vs S. Roberts and Pat Baillie. C. Gibson and I. Murray vs R. Scurr and D. Stevenson. N. Fitzgerald and V. Lindenmayer vs C. Kearey and A. Coleborn. These games to be played on November 25-26 with Play Sub or Forfeit to apply. Night bowls last game will be Thursday, December 7. For any further information ring the Club afternoons after 3.30pm on 4695 1169.

North Toowoomba

Today is our usual men’s triples from 12.30pm. Visitors welcome please call 4639 2338 prior to 11.30am. Due to the bottom green being renovated, some games may have to be played as fours. Today’s Thursday ‘jackpot’ is $209 plus a dollar for each of today’s players, but you must be present after the game to win. As an added incentive, this week a Thursday Triples Series continues until Thursday, December 21. Bartercard will be providing an opportunity for one player to win an accommodation package at Couran Cove, Stradbroke Island. Every week you play, you receive two chances in the draw. Play on the final day December 21 and you’ll receive five chances in the draw. Club house and amenities will be open from 10am daily. Roll up or practice must be East – West, check with Bar staff. Tomorrow night, Friday, a two course meal available from 6pm. Friday night bar roster is Cam King. Men’s kitchen roster Steve Barnes, Brian Bowe, Terry Brown, Tony Spanjol and Richard Ashton. Next Tuesday mixed Jackpot pairs starting at 1pm. Names can be phoned in from 11am if you are interested in a game. Wednesday night social bowls from 6.45pm with the warmer weather hopefully upon us. This is a great opportunity to introduce new players for a social evening of lawn bowls. Dates for the diary. The annual Club Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 8. Names for catering purposes is essential. The next Management Committee meeting is this Saturday, November 25 from 9am.

Oakey

Competition results from Saturday, November 18. Championship Pairs:

M.Hall/M.Bradford def K.Pickering/D.Dreyer. Senior Singles: K.Ciesiolka def B.Lucht, P.Boyton def D.Voll. Competition called for Saturday, November 25. Championship Pairs: S.Cosgrove/W.Patterson v P.Maker/P.Rudken. Triples: N.Byers/R.Krause/A.Jackson v P.Viney/E.Schierbeck/P.Boyton. M.Mahon/H.Sander/D.Dreyer v M.Hall/B.Lucht/G.Fenton. Coming Events: Thursday, November 23. Night bowls names in by 6.30pm play at 7pm. Sunday, December 10. Triples, club selected mixed or otherwise sponsored day mufti, visitors welcome names on board please 12.30pm start. Bowlers with regards to inclement weather, competition will not be cancelled until start time 12.30pm unless it is torrential rain. Past Presidents

Next meeting of the Darling Downs Branch of the Bowls Past Presidents’ Association of Queensland will be held on Tuesday, December 19 at the South Toowoomba Bowls Club commencing at 10am.

Pittsworth

This Sunday is our free come and try afternoon, starting at 1pm till 3pm followed a sausage sizzle. This is a free day everyone is welcome to come along and give bowls a go. Results of competition games played during the week. “A” grade singles : Andrew Talbot Def Shayne Moore, Adam Prentice Def Bradley Hudson and Bill Hughes def Bill Derrick. Next Game to be played by Sunday, December 10 if possible: Andrew Talbot V Roscoe, Bill Hughes V Ray Madsen, Adam Prentice V Ken Coutts, Lionel Moore V Jon King, Mark Crighton V Dean McCarthy, Darby Coutts V Shane Greentree, Ron Briskey V Macca and Scott Tweedie V Rob Leyden. Results of “C” grade singles Stumpy Def Russell Guymer. Remember players you can play your B &C Grade singles anytime except Monday or Tuesday. Members draw back to $200 as No: 52 Debbie Gadd won the $340 last Friday.

South Toowoomba

This Sunday commencing at 9am will be the annual Bar Staff Day. The nomination sheet is filling up very fast. It will be triples but if necessary some rinks will be fours. Take note the Crack A Jack Bowls Shop will be in attendance if you are looking for some new bowls attire or shoes or bowls. Come in fancy dress if you wish to make the day a much more fun day. This day is one of our most popular days of the year. Come along and support our very popular bar staff led by the one and only “Good’’ Sandy. Cost for the day is $20 for two games and BBQ lunch. A monster raffle will also be held. Buy a ticket off the “Naughty” Sandy. Another day coming up is the very popular Noels Ham Day. This day will be held on Sunday, December 3 commencing at 1pm. Nomination sheet is on the notice board. Results of competition played last weekend: “A” grade singles: P. Roberts d. R. O’Hara 27-9; G. Gill d. D. Payne 25-12. Please take note of the following competition as called. Changes have been made to last weeks notes. Those singles games to be played could the participants please organise their markers. Competition called for Friday, November 24 at 3pm: championship pairs: T. Nolan, G. Dwan v. T. Sendall, J. Beresford. Competition called for Saturday, November 25 at 1pm: championship pairs: S. Goodwin, P. Dangerfield v. A. Say, R. Weier; J. Heald, R. Cameron v. K. Dawson, G. Holmes; “A’’ grade singles: Rus Gorman v. D. Spinks; T. Wilson v. M. Radnedge. Competition called for Friday, December 1 at 2.30pm: championship triples: G. Lock, G. Holmes, K. Dawson v. R. Cameron, R. Wilson, D. Spinks. Competition called for Saturday, December 2 commencing at 1pm: “A” grade singles: G. Lock v. R. Scollen; K. Dawson v. D. Schefe; T. Ryan v. G. Dwan; P. Dangerfield v. J. Steffens; mixed pairs: T. Ward, R. O’Hara v. N. and R. Smith; “B’’ grade singles: L. Hannant v. P. Schultz. Competition called for Saturday, December 9 at 1pm: “A’’ grade singles: R. Cameron v. P. Schultz; R. Smith v. S. Merrell; championship pairs: S. Kiepe, S. Quade v. D. Spinks, R. Wilson; G. Lock, B. Hill v. A. Kiepe, D. McMahon; championship triples: P. Dangerfield, D. Payne, S. Goodwin v. T. Wilson, T. Sendall, L. Hannant; championship mixed pairs: A. Ryan, K. Ryan v. K. Dawson, N. Parker; club selected pairs: D. Schefe, A. Say v. Rus Gorman, P. Dangerfield. Tame The Tiger this Friday will start off at $3400+. This week’s program: Thursday, 1pm: Mixed or otherwise jackpot triples. Friday, 1pm: Men’s jackpot triples and competition as called above at 3pm. Saturday, 1m: Competition as called above. Sunday, 9am: Bar staff day.

Toowoomba

Draw for Club Championship Fours are R.Wirth, J.Yates, C.Forbes and P.Radcliffe to play J.Weir, R.Stewart, R Taylor and L.Rassmussen: J.Phillips ,B. Meadowcroft, B.Maguire and S. Griessen to play M.Cherry, F.Francis, J.Oxenham and J.Singh. Men’s Triples Championships close 4pm November 25 to be played December 2-3. Tuesday, November 28 Open Jackpot Pairs Competition mixed or otherwise commence 1pm Names on sheet or Phone 4632 3174 Office B.Wippell and M.Kelly. Wednesday, November 29 club Men’s Triples Competition commence 1pm Names on Sheet or phone 4632 3174 Office P.Cooke and R.Peirce. Coaching and Practice every Monday and Thursday commence 3.30-5.30pm. Friday’s mixed Social Bowls commence 9.15am Names in by 8.45am. Saturday’s mixed Social Bowls commence 1pm Pairs or Triples depending on numbers. Club Christmas Party December 10 commence 11am “South Sea Island Theme” All members and partners welcome to join in a fun day of Bowls and BBQ.

West Toowoomba

The quarterly general meeting of the West Toowoomba Bowls Club will be held on Sunday, November 26, commencing 9am, followed by the quarterly general meeting of the Men’s Section. Members are reminded that the club has the services of an accredited coach, Denis Hathaway. So if you are having problems with your game or know someone who might want to learn bowls contact him at the club or phone 4615 4070 to make an appointment. This is a free service. Competition results: Pairs: R. Bellgrove, G. Buckley d M. Brownie, G. Wockner; N. McCullagh, G. Gray d K. Rattray, D. Hoy. B singles: S. Filshie d P. Buchanan; P. Foord d K. Galloway. A singles: D. Thomas d P. Davies. Competition call for Saturday, November 25, 1pm. Pairs: R. Hails, S. Filshie v M. Tracey, D. Hathaway; R. Bellgrove, G. Buckley v S. McKinlay, J. Hagan. B singles: K. Liddle v D. Gibbs (P. Davies). Novice singles: K. Rattray v D. Hoy (P. Foord). Results of social bowls. Tuesday’s men’s social triples: Winners V. Brun, L. Nevell, R. Stansbie; runners-up B. Morris, P. Kennedy, T. Stanjoe. Coming Events. Friday, November 24, 1pm: Golden Oldies. Come along and have a great social game of bowls. Friday, November 24: Friday Frenzy from 5 to 6.30pm, s/s, m/o pairs 2 x 6 ends, mufti dress. Social night with meals and members draw. Roster: K. Pratt. Tuesday, November 28, 12.30pm: Men’s 3-bowl triples, members from other clubs most welcome. Roster C. Davis, B. Steven, Janet. Sunday, November 26, 12.30pm: Something new! Come and join in the fun of 1 Bowl Fours. 3 games of 16 ends, $20 per player includes BBQ after last game. Sheet on board. Sunday, December 3, 10.30am: Young Shield to be played at Wests against Ipswich, 3-bowl triples, m/o, club selected. BBQ lunch, $22 per member. Sheet on board for names. Sunday, December 10: Downs Diggers bowlers join Wests for a combined Ham Day. Tuesday, December 5: Stirrers Cup.