HOWICK BOWLING CLUB
And we’ve kicked off a whole new committee year! Our annual general meeting was held on Wednesday, September 14 where a new president and committee were elected.
A big thank you must go to our outgoing president and committee for all the hard work and dedication they’ve put into the club, and best wishes to the new committee.
Congratulations to Kevin Palmer who was elected to be the new president, as well as the following club members who will be serving in the following roles: vice president - Richard Chard; honorary secretary - Sharon Trower; honorary treasurer - Sharon O’Brien; competition secretary - Lisa Nagel;
green’s manager - Graham Sharp; social manager - Shayne Knott; committee members - Koos Marais, Wendy Smith and Pippa Griffin.
In other news, our club novices singles final was played on Tuesday, September 13 with Mel Ross playing against Kevin Palmer. It was a fun game to watch and both bowlers did their absolute best. Well done to Kevin who is our Novices Singles Champion.
Our league games have continued and we’ve had some pleasing results. The men’s and ladies teams came up against Howick B Team on Saturday, September 10 where the ladies team won their games and the men won one and lost one.
This past week saw our ladies teams play Howick A. Unfortunately we weren’t as successful against their stronger side, but we did score some points and certainly held our own.
Well done to our ladies who have gone from strength to strength over the past season. It’s been wonderful to see some of our novices step up and take on the challenge and to watch them grow and improve through the experience.
Good luck to our men’s teams who will be continuing their league games in October.
Forthcoming events
• Tuesday, September 20: J Leslie Smith Drawn 2-4-2. Start time 9am.
Wednesday, September 21: Warwick Wealth Competition. Start time 1.30pm. Friday, September 30: Woodstone Restaurant and Wine Bar Nominated 2 Bowl Trips. Pre-entries required. Start time 9am.
Regular days and start times are Tuesdays at 9am and Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1.30pm. Visitors are always welcome.
Coaching by registered coaches is available. Phone 071 164 3162 for more information.
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The winners of the Midlands Auto Sales
Pro Ten 2 Bowls Trips were Craig Whitby, Tara Janse van Rensburg and Mark Taylor. With them is Allan Neave from Midlands Auto Sales.
CHowick Bowling Club hosted an evening of B20 Cricket Bowls. Even a sudden power black-out did not stop the fun. Everyone played by phone lights and still scored runs and took wickets. raig Whitby, Tara Janse van Rensburg and Mark Taylor were the winners of the Midlands Auto Sales Pro Ten 2 Bowls Trips.
They received quality meat pack prizes for their winning effort shot on plus 80.
In second place were Allan Dakers, Denise von Mayer and Di Hallowes on plus 28, with Larry Williams, Clint Nortje and Calvin Hollis securing the third prize on plus 10.
The plate was won by Werner Strydom, Gerry and Rian Jansen van Rensburg.
We would like to thank Midlands Auto Sales for their sponsorship and Farm Gate Butchery for packing their quality and mouthwatering meat packs. The winners and members greatly appreciate your allegiance.
Coaching takes place on Mondays from 2pm to 3.30pm. Speak to our registered coaches, Allan Dakers at 078 445 5417 and Lester Ballantine at 083 206 5447. New bowlers are most welcome.
Forthcoming events
• Wednesday - A green is open but B green is closed;
• Thursday - tabs in for play at 1.30pm;
• Friday - A green is open but B green is closed;
• Saturday - ER Brown sponsored Heritage Day Challenge over 70s and under 70s at 9.30am, followed by a bring and braai;
• Sunday - social bowls at 9am;
• Monday - coaching from 2pm to 3.30pm on a nominated green and rinks;
• Tuesday - tabs in for play at 1.30pm.