RESULTS TOOWOOMBA

MEN’S BOWLS ASSOCIATION

Clubs are reminded the Champion of Club singles will be played at Wests starting May 19-20.

Also the Champion of Champions pairs will be played at Norths May 26-27.

If you haven’t completed your club finals that whoever wins will be competing.

A big thank-you to Gatton, Laidley, Souths and Wests teams for playing in the Harry Warr/Keith Brown Shield.

Two bowls triples for the over 60’s last Wednesday 14 teams from Brisbane DBA and the Downs 84 players a great sight to see.

A big thank-you to Gatton who made up eight of the 14 rinks required.

Next year will be even bigger with Gatton extending to 16 rinks.

Unfortunately The Downs didn’t win the trophy. My excuse is the rain spoilt the last set. Our turn next year.

CITY

Upcoming activities: Sunday, April 29, 12.30pm: Barnyard triples. Club or self-selected three-bowl, mixed or otherwise. It’s a fun format where each team member has seven ends at lead, second and skip – total of 21 ends for the day. Teams or names on the board please. Bar roster: K. Gleeson.

Wednesday, May 2, 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: D. Lucas. Bar roster: K. Gleeson.

Club coaching is conducted each Tuesday from 2pm-3:30pm. Roll-ups are also welcome.

Visit to Gold Coast on June 23 and

24. We have 17 bowlers (10 men and 7 women). Exact venue yet to be confirmed. Please phone Bill if interested.

A big thank-you to all those who helped at the working bee last Saturday. A lot of work was done to create the beautiful new garden along the western fence.

Results of championship play last week: A grade singles final: M. Bianchi d Grant Smith. Men’s pairs: M. Keppel D. Schultz d R. Zimmerle W. Seidel. Mixed pairs: R. Griffin and M. Frappell d D. Davis and S. Martin.

Wednesday winners: Trevor Conley and Ken Harwood.

Last Sunday, April 22 saw 28 players take to the green for the Laser Electrical jackpot pairs. The pot did not go off so it jackpots to $156 at the next game on May 20.

Congratulations to the overall winners on the day - Graham Healy and Col Clifford. Thanks to all who participated and a big thank you to Steve Hazzard and his team at Laser Electrical for the ongoing support of our club. A good day was had by all.

Round two of the RDO Challenge will be held at City on Saturday, May

26. Teams for this round are up on the board. If you are unavailable to play, please advise the selectors asap so a reserve can be called into the team. Players are requested to wear the official club uniform for RDO matches.

Nominations are now open for the 2018 Club selected events. The book is on the counter of the games office. Entries close Friday, May 11.

The following championship matches are drawn for the coming week: Saturday, April 28, 12.30pm: Final of championship fours - BJ King, J. Fisher, B. Humphrey, J. Moulden v R. Zimmerle, M. Keppel, D. Schultz, D. Wall.

Wednesday, May 2, 12.30pm: Men’s triples: M. Bianchi, D. Lucas, T Lewis v D. Davis K. Gleeson, D. Wall.

CROWS NEST

Wednesday, April 18 results: First place - Jim Walcroft, Vince Vaz and Terry Bowe; runners-up Alan Richardson and Andrew Tabor.

Results of 2017-18 intra-club matches played on Saturday, April 21: Club selected fours - Roy Bell, Bevan Wingett, Peter Coman and Howard Cornwell d Ben Ruwoldt, Trevor Gillies, Col Tonscheck and Lachlan Barnes; club selected fours - Ray Weis, Bill Perry, Shane Case, and Ian Prodger d Tony Collins, Jim Walcroft, Andrew Tabor and Pat Knowles; consistency singles - Rob Mortimer d Kerry Lovell.

2017-18 competition match called for Saturday, April 28: Club selected fours - Kerry Lovell, Daryl Fraser, Roger Brashaw and Mick Chandler v Roy Bell, Alan Richardson (sub for Bevan Wingett), Peter Coman and Howard Cornwell.

Sunday, April 22 mixed social bowls winners were Brett Case, Lachlan Barnes and Terry Bowe; runners-up Tony Ryan, Roger Brashaw and Peter Coman.

The club celebrates its 50th anniversary in May, so keep your eyes and ears open for details over the coming weeks.

Coming events: Sunday, April 29: Club sponsored mixed bowls.

Sunday, May 6: Club sponsored mixed bowls.

Sunday, May 13: Club sponsored mixed bowls.

Sunday, May 20: Heritage Funerals afternoon.

The next management committee meeting of the club is scheduled for Sunday, May 13 at 9.30am in the clubhouse.

Remember, new bowls players and visitors are always welcome at the Crows Nest Bowls Club. Feel free to contact Gary on bakescrowsnest@live.com.au or on 4698 2197.

DRAYTON

Tomorrow morning , club and/or self selected mixed lucky draw pairs mat time 9am names in by 8pm, office G. McCarthy, H. White, N. Page and J. Bunn.

Winners last Friday were M. Lamb and P Janke: runners-up J. Bunn and K. Purcell.

Sunday, April 29: Club and/or self selected mixed triples for club trophies. Mat time 1pm names in by midday.

Monday, April 30: Club and/or self selected men’s fours for club trophies. Mat time 1pm names in by midday. Office G. McCarthy, H. White and S. Galbraith. Winners last Monday were E. Perkins, F. Lems and H. Gammon. Runners-up D. Hamblin, G. Horne and L. Harvey

Results of competition games: Pairs P. Leonard and M. Algate 23 d P. Thrift and D. Hamblin 14. Singles game L. Harvey 25 d G. McCarthy 16.

Competition call-ups, Sunday, April 29: Pairs, J. Doidge and N. Page v P. Leonard and G. McCarthy; P. Heffernan and D. Hamblin v P. Thrift and L. Harvey. May 12: B. Tucker and J. Doidge v G. McCarthy and L. Harvey. Singles competition May 13 P. Thrift v L. Harvey?? May 13 fours final, skips names only, M. Algate v G. Horner.

May 27: Tresize Shield at Dalby. Players selected F. Lems, P. Thrift, P. Leonard and G. McCarthy, Good bowling gentlemen.

MILLMERRAN

Millmerran carnival results: Winners "Bushy" Greentree skipped Pittsworth team. Runner-up was a composite team skipped by D Gibbs. Third place was Col Hayes from Goondiwindi. Fourth place, Sean Kiepe skipped the Briese Family. First round winner Ray Williams from Texas, second round winners came from Inglewood and the third Round winner was a composite team from Oakey. The weather was kind and the greens received a good reception.

Competition results: A Grade semi-final D. Gibbs d N. Fitzgerald. S. Roberts d D. Gibbs. D. Gibbs to play S. Roberts in the final before May4 . Club pairs: G. Lewis and R. Scurr d L. and S Sutton. C. Gibson R. Alexander d R. Gibbs T. Briese. C. Gibson and R. Alexander to play D. Gibbs and A. Gibbs. The winner to play G. Lewis and R. Scurr in the final before May 12. Coming events: Sunday, April 29: Breakfast at the club 8am till 9 00am then bowls till noon.

Sunday May 6: Bowls, 12.30 start. Sunday, May 13. Breakfast 8 till 9, then bowls till noon.

Sunday, May 20: L. Sutton L. Armstrong trophy day, 12.30 start.

Note Jackpot Pairs will be played from 4 till 5.30 on Friday afternoons from May 4 throughout the winter months.

For any further information, ring the club afternoons after 3pm on 4695 1169.

NORTH TOOWOOMBA

Today is our usual men’s triples from 12.30pm. Visitors welcome please call 46392338 prior to 11.30am.

This Thursday’s ‘jackpot’ is $100.00 plus a dollar for every person playing today, but you must be present at the draw after the game to win.

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. Men’s kitchen roster Steve Barnes, Brian Bowe, Glen Gainey, Mark Ellem, Tony Spanjol.

Next Tuesday mixed Jackpot pairs starting at 1pm. Names can be phoned in from 11am if you are interested in a game. This is a great opportunity to introduce new players for a social game of lawn bowls.

Wednesday night social bowls has ceased with the colder weather upon us and will recommence later in the year around October .

Dates for the diary:The $1000 annual Pairs Skins sponsored by McGrath Real Estate will be held on April 28 with nine games of six ends. Names are filling up on the club noticeboard with only one team required.

Our supporters club has their annual sabbatical to Robina Club on May 26. Available players are required to nominate on the club noticeboard.

We have our social media page up and running so why not "Like us" on Facebook.

OAKEY

Competition results from Saturday April 21:Triples: M. Bradford, I. Hedge and P. Rudken d V. Rush, D. Barfield and B. Burke. Club pairs: R .Henry/L. Fanning d M. Hall/B. Lucht.

Competition called for Saturday April 28:Champion pairs semi-final: P. Maker/P. Rudken v R. Stewart/I .Groves. play/sub or forfeit. B singles: V. Rush v P. Viney (L. Hudson). Senior singles: P. Boyton v N. Byers (B.Lucht).

Saturday May 5: Champion pairs semi-final: P. Viney/P. Boyton v G. Sprott/P. Wolski. play/sub or forfeit.

Saturday May 12: Champion pairs final. Play/sub or forfeit.

Note: Saturday May 26. Fours semi-final between L. Fanning’s team and I. Groves team.

Sunday May 27: Fours final. Both games play/sub or forfeit. Coming events: The weekend of May 19-20: The Bongaree Pirates will be here to play the Oakey boys for the Hangan- Burke trophy. Twenty-one bowlers required. Names on board please.

Sunday, June 3: Patroness Day. Self-selected triples mixed or otherwise, 12.30pm start. Teams on board please.

PAST PRESIDENTS

The next meeting of the Darling Downs branch of the Bowls Past Presidents Association of Queensland will be held at 9am on Tuesday, May 15 at Souths on Hume.

PITTSWORTH

Results of club triples played over the weekend: Jamie Johnston, Adam Prentice and Brendan Smith d Ian Bailey, Mal Briese and Dennis Proud. Bill Hughes, Bill Derrick and Nev Short (sub for Scott Tweedie) d Rob Leyden, Lex Guymer and Geoff Rutherford.

Don’t forget to get your teams for the club mixed fours to close on Thursday, May 10. Put your names on the sheet. Next Wednesday, May 2 is our Town and Country self-selected triples starting at noon, being sponsored by Castlemaine Perkins. Put your names on the sheet. Members draw of $220 was won by no: 6 Rob Leyden. Back to $200 this week.

SOUTH TOOWOOMBA

Competition called for this Saturday, April 28 starting at 9am. Championship pairs: G. Dwan, T. Nolan v. S. Merrell, J. Steffens; G. Gill, D. Schefe v. J. Heald, R. Cameron; starting at 1.00pm: championship pairs: D. Spinks, R. Wilson v. P. Dangerfield, S. Goodwin; A grade singles: P. Roberts v. T. Ryan; S. Merrell v. winner S. Kiepe and J. Steffens (markers TBA).

Competition called for Sunday, April 29 starting at 1pm: “A’’ grade singles final to be played after Saturday’s results are known.

A very special day being organised is the Ted Murray Memorial Day. Mixed or otherwise fours to be held on Saturday, May 12 starting at 9.30am. $500 in prizes includes two games of 15 ends, barbecue lunch. Cost is $25 per player. Nomination sheet is on the notice board. This day is open to all so get a team together and we will celebrate our memories of a very special fella.

A weekend to remember coming up on May 19 and 20, Mens Prestige Fours Carnival. $5000 prizemoney. Nomination fee $60 per player. Three games on Saturday starting at 9am and two games on Sunday starting at 9am. Contact club on 4635 1960 to nominate your team. Nomination fee of $100 with entry fee.

This Sunday the Jackpot Sunday social arvo will be held starting at 1.00pm. For more information contact Sandy or John Bero on 0411 487 662. Please have your names on the nomination sheet by Saturday night or contact the above number if any queries. New jackpot starts.

This week’s program: Thursday, 1pm: Mixed or otherwise jackpot triples.

Friday, 12.30pm: Mixed or otherwise jackpot triples.

Saturday, 9am and 1pm: Competition as called above.

Sunday, 1pm: Social Jackpot arvo (see note above) plus competition. Wednesday, April 18: Winners Club triples competition J. McHugh and P.Cooke.

Friday, April 20: Final of ladies championship pairs. Margaret Podmore and Diane van Zeeland; runners-up Bonnie Gordon and Christine Plater. Congratulations to all players.

Tuesday, April 24: Open jackpot pairs. Winners Shirley and Merv Jensen. Jackpot not won.

Men's championship singles draw: Justin Weir to play Russell Stewart Monday, May 7.

Men's championship pairs Russell Stewart and Len Rassmussen to play Chris Forbes and James Yates.

Winners to play Randall Taylor and Justin Weir on Monday, May 7.

B Grade singles championship draw: C.Forbes to play J.Buhulon; I.Farr to play J.McHugh; M.Brady to play P.Cooke; R.Stubbs to play B.Maguire.

Tuesday, May 1: Open jackpot pairs competition mixed or otherwise, startys 12.30pm. Office: S.Tickner and L. Eiser. Jackpot $100. Note new start time.

Wednesday, May 2: Men’s triples competition starts 12.30pm. Office: F. Francis and J. Webb. Note new starting time.

Friday, May 4: Social bowls. Morning tea 8.45am, play starts 9.30am.

Saturday, May 5: Social mixed bowls pairs or triples depending on numbers. Starts 1pm.

For all these club events place names on sheets at club or phone 4632 3174.

Friday, May 4: Travelling bowlers trip to Hervey Bay. Bus leaves Club 6.45am. Anyone requiring taxi be available for pick-up at 6am.

Sunday, May 27: Travelling bowlers playing at Toowoomba Club. Further details next week

Sunday, June 17: Garden City triples. Nominations now open. Further details next week

Coaching and practice every Monday and Thursday 3.30.pm to 5pm. Contact club on 4632 3174.

Looking for volunteers for Schools Program. Tuesday to Friday beginning this week. Contact Diane van Zeeland on 0412 718 690 .

WEST TOOWOOMBA

Sheet is now up on the notice board for the 2018 West Toowoomba $6000 Men's Classic Fours on the weekend of May 5 and 6. Winners $2400, 2nd $1100, 3rd $600, 4th $480, 5th $400, 6th $340 and 7th $260. Plus day and round winners. Sheet on board for any player not in a team but would like to play.

Competition call Saturday, April 28, 1pm start. Championship pairs final: Neil McCullagh, Gary Gray v Calum Brownie, Jessie Slatter.

Competition Sunday, April 29, 9am. A singles final: Calum Brownie v Haden Vogler (D. Thomas). Championship fours final: Des Gibbs, Jody Parkinson, Sean McKinlay, Jimo Hagan v Mick Harper, Allan Richters, Denis Hathaway, Gary Gray. C singles semi-final: Paul Foord v David Hoy (K. Rattray).

Competition results: Championship fours semi-final: Mick Harper, Allan Richters, Denis Hathaway, Gary Gray 25 d Brian Steven, Brian McLoughlin, Glen Muller, Noel Jurgs 10. A singles: Steve Mills d Paul Foord 25-22. Open B singles semi-final: Heather Brownie d David Hoy 25-12. A singles semi-final: Calum Brownie 25 d S. Mills 25-13.

Social bowls results. Sunday: E. Rophia, M. Nugent; runners-up C. Brownie, K. Rattray.

Tuesday men's triples: Winners D. Pitt, A. Downey, P. Buchanan; runners-up M. Crighton, A. Bell, G. Buckley.

Coming events:Friday, April 27, Golden Oldies social bowls, 1pm. Come along and have a great social game of bowls. Friday social night from 6.30 pm, meals, raffles and lucky $50 note, jackpot $630. Roster K. Pratt

Saturday, April 28, 10am, s/s, m/o pairs, 14 ends or the bell at 12.15, bowls 2-2-2-2, no dead ends, re-spot the jack. Fees $10 with $3 going into the prize pool paid out on the day, mufti dress. Winners will be the team with the most number of shots.

Sunday, April 29, 1pm: 2-4-2 pairs, s/s, m/o 22 ends, mufti. Sponsored by BCIB Insurance, $400. Green fees $15, includes nibblies after game

Tuesday, May 1, 12.30pm: Men's social s/s triples. Members from other clubs welcome. Jackpot $60. Roster: N. Jurgs, C. Davis, Karen Livingstone.

Sunday, May 13, 1pm: 3 bowl pairs, 28 ends, mufti.

Sunday, May 20: Wests v Palm Lakes, club selected, 22 ends. Names on sheet please.

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.

INDOOR BOWLS ST PAT’S

Team for TIBA Friday, April 27: K. Hoddle, F. Saunders, B. Eising, J. Brighton. Any queries phone 4635 4784.

GOLF CABARLAH

Wednesday, April 18: Single stableford. Winner I. Robertson 37. Runner-up W. Owen 37. Rundown R. Weldon 36 L. Bishop 36 C. Goodwin 35 J. Buckley

35. Pin-shots: 1st M. Kearnes, 5th W. Owen, 14th C. Goodwin, 17th K. Mitchell.

Saturday, April 21: Single stroke. Monthly Medals. Mick Kearnes Trophies. A-Grade winner L. Bishop

68. Runner-up B. Aitken. B-Grade winner C. Galvin 66. Runner-up M. Goddard 67. C-Grade winner B. Northwood 69. Runner-up G. Barge

72. Rundown J. Coorey 72 J. Bishop 73 N. Walker 73 B. Thrupp 73 T. Fulloon 74 B. Galvin 74. Best gross L. Bishop 78. Pin-shots: 1st M. Goddard 5th T. Fulloon 10th G. Barge 14th B. Galvin 17th M. Goddard.

Sunday April 22: Single Stableford. Winner J. Bishop 37. Runner-up J. Thompson 37. Rundown B. Bargenquast 36 O. Hollis 36 D. Lamb

36. Pin-shots 17th C. Hill.

CABARLAH LADIES

On Tuesday, April 24 ladies played a single stableford with trophies donated by the club. Now that the weather has become more hospitable, we find more and more of the ladies arriving for their weekly game on a Tuesday. The winner with a great score of 34 pts was Judy Edwards. Second place went to Lotte Pedersen 33 pts ocb to Carole Duncan 33 and Pat Walker 33. Lotte Pedersen showed her true merit with chips from well off the green into the hole on two greens. Great play, Lotte. Pins: 1/1 Pat Walker, 2/10 Lotte Pedersen, 3/13 Petae Frazer and 5/18 Hazel Black. Congratulations to all the winners, and better luck next time to the rest of us.

Next competition will be a single stableford on Tuesday, May 1 with trophy by Pat Walker.

To follow this on Saturday, May 5 will be the first round of the ladies championships.

The second round of the ladies championships will be on Tuesday, May 8.

Also, I remind you that as winter approaches, our game on Tuesday, May 1 will be arrival at 8.30am for a 9am hit-off.

DARLING DOWNS VETERANS

City Golf Club hosted 107 players in a stroke event on April 23.

Winners. Div. 1: Ron Smith 65 net. Runner-up Peter Heenan 67 net. Div. 2: Rasil Reif 66 net. Runner-up Merv Strack 67 net. Div. 3: Brian Fallon 64 net. Runner-up Paul Maynard 69 net.

Pro Pins. Peter Heenan. Basil Reif. Bob Morris. Greg Yap. Over 80. Tom Kennedy net 73.

Vets Pins. Alan Rennick. Chris Hunt. Paul Gray. Ball rundown to 72 net. Coming Events:April 30: Ridge Golf Club, single stableford. Time sheet start.

May 7: Oakey Golf Club, single stableford, shotgun start 9am.

May 7. Cecil Golf Club, please ring club to nominate and start time.

Note. A golf club was lost at the City on April 23. If found please return to president Merv.

LADIES BOWLS Past Presidents

The May meeting will be held on Monday May 14 at 12 pm at the Blue Mountain Hotel. Numbers for lunch please to the Secretary 46365 119.