The triples team of Cheryl Halls, Pat Wagstaff and Beth Whittington led all the way from Joan Lotze, Mary Campbell and Pat Trower (visitor).  The final score was 19 shots to 12.

There are several members who are not bowling at the moment due to injury or illness. We wish them all a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing them back at bowls soon.

In particular, members wish Patron,Betty Gartner a belated happy birthday and a good recovery from her stay in hospital.

There were 60 ladies bowling on Tuesday to celebrate President's Day and playing for the Nancy Louden Shield in a Joe's Special .

President Robyn Butcher welcomed everyone to this special day. Winners on 3 points a win + 1 point an end on a countback + 15 were Sue Palmer, Gail Vidgen and Lyn Hardy. Runners-up, also on a countback + 15, were Bess Holloway , Jan Tonks and Julie Lewis.

Other winning teams were Joan Fitzroy , Jeanette Whalley and Pat Bill; Dawn Stove, Kim Giannasca and Tania Calder; Anna Stewart, Judy Lane and Jean Beeley; Merle Waters, Tricia Wheeler and Jenny Blyth; Cathy Egan, Sonia Frey and Helen Rees; Judy Armstrong, Helene Szendeleit and Carol Dutkiewicz; Pat Biddolph, Liz Perry and Yvonne Huddleston; Ute Krook, Anne O'Dwyer and Paula Hancock. 

Money club winners were Ellie Crompton and Alison Innes and raffle winners were Cathy Egan, Serena Short and Carol Dutkiewicz.

Congratulations to all ladies who have been affiliated with NSW Women's Bowls for a number of years. President Robyn presented badges to Jeanette Whalley, 55 years, Sue Palmer, 30 years, Yvonne Huddleston, 25 years, Margaret Wisbey and Bev Feehan, 10 years.

FRIENDLY FRIDAY

There were 19 bowlers last Friday enjoying their morning of bowls. Winners: A visiting bowler, Dennis Young, Jeanette Whalley and Kevin Ellison. Money club winner, David Daverin. Jackpot not won and now remaining on $600 until won.

All affiliated bowlers welcome to Friendly Friday. Names in by 9am, on the greens at 10am and dress is casual.

Monday, May 7 - Winners R Murray and Bob Wren with a plus 20 from Runners-up John Muldrew and Chris O'Brien with a plus17.

Thursday, May 10 - Winners D Ziebell, Robbo and S Hall with a plus 20 from Runners-up V Fisher, J Martin and G Jungg with a plus 10.

Pennants:

Grade 2 Zone 7 final will be played at Ulladulla on Saturday, May 19 between Moruya and Lake Conjola with the winner going on to the state finals.

Due to the number of players, officials and (hopefully) spectators involved there will be no social bowls at Moruya that day. 

Social Results:

Wednesday, May 9

Winners: K Lotz, C Gallacher and G Wale.

Runners Up: K Austen and D Bugge

First Resting Toucher - L Fyall

Jackpot was not won - +$458 Wednesday, May 16.

Saturday Nominated Pairs.

Winners: G Wale and B Larkin.

Runners Up: R Hardie and D Dearing.

Social Calendar:

Wednesday - Triples/pairs - start 12.45pm - entry by 11.30am

Saturday - Pairs - start 12.30pm - entry by 11.30am

First and Third Saturday of month - $200 for winning team - nominated pairs - 3 games of 7 ends  - start 12.30pm entry by 11.45am

Place entries on sheet in club or phone answering service on 4474 2108.

Details of club activities can be found on the  "Moruya Mens Bowling Club" facebook page.

Note: Nominated pairs will now be played on the first and third Saturday of the month. (No game on May 19 due to Zone playoff commitments).

All Saturday games subject to tournament and pennant commitments.

No Saturday social on May 19 due to pennant commitments.

Upcoming Events:

Mens Pairs Two Day Tournament.

Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26

$3,600 prize money

1st, $1200, 2nd $750, 3rd $500, 4th $400, 5th $250 and Best Day Winners $250 per team.

One prize per team only.

6 games of 14 ends - 3 games per day.

Open draw of cards 8.30am Friday, May 25.

Play to commence at 9am each day.

Placings will be decided on points - 3 per win - 1 per tie followed by aggregate margin.

Dress - club uniform or tournment clothing.

Entry - $120 per team.

Entries close Friday, May 18.

Entries limited to first 28 teams.

Mixed Pairs Event:

Thursday, May 25.

Three Bowl Pairs.

$1240 Prize Money.

!st $600, 2nd $300 3rd $190, 4th $90 and 5th $60

Three games of fourteen ends.

Open draw of cards Thursday morning at 8.30am.

Games decided on points - 2 per win & 1 per tie followed by aggregate margin.

Dress: Club uniform or Tournament clothing.

Entry $40 per team.

Entries close May 21.

Entries limited to first 28 teams.

Contact for both events: Don Cooper, 0407 482 614 or email moruyabowls@tpg.com.au.

Despite a drop in entries, Tuross Head Men’s Bowling Club has conducted another very successful May Carnival. As usual local businesses have been very supportive in their sponsorship.

A big thanks to Hallmark Real Estate, AMH Automotive Group, Platinum Blinds and Awnings and Tuross Pharmacy for their ongoing generous support.

As with all events we run we are very grateful for the wonderful support from the Tuross Head Country Club – the greenkeepers, bar staff and administrative staff all do whatever they can to make the carnival a success.

This year the local members have been very supportive and have rallied to boost the numbers.

Unfortunately we had to cancel the fifth day – the mixed medley – due to the low level of entries. It was great to see that local players figured in the prize money on every day.

The carnival started with a mixed pairs event with visitors Jan and John Roche coming first.

Locals Lorraine Wake and Michael Kennedy came second in front of Dalmeny’s Pat Barkham and Barry Lymbery.

Best last game went to locals Sharron Perry and Joel Hilliard.

The Hallmark Real Estate Open Pairs was the first of several successful days for Bodalla’s Paul Vanda and Matthew Morton. They edged out locals Peter Bird and Stuart Graham.

Other locals, Peter Macdonald and John Monks, filled third place and Jim Howden and John Fahey had the best last game.

Barry Lymbery continued his good week when he teamed with Mila and Terry Knudson to take out the Open Triples sponsored by Platinum Blinds and Awnings.

Locals Ray Downey, Peter Bird and Jason Hossack came next ahead of another local team of Michael Kennedy, Lorraine Wake and Allan Etheredge. Danny Thomson, Matty Morton and Paul Vanda had the best last game.

The AMH Automotive Group’s Men’s Pairs finished the Carnival with Danny Thompson and Paul Vanda edging out Moruya’s Brad Larkin and Bodalla’s Shane Cooper.

Barry Lymbery and Terry Knudson added to their winnings coming in third. Stuart Graham and John Monks had the best last game.

A shortened report this week with only one game played due to the women’s May carnival and the inclement weather which unfortunately interrupted the major pairs’ games at the weekend.

As the Goose was on chauffeur duties only Monday’s book results were available for the 36 bowlers which was once again ably organised by our man Ken in fine conditions.

The highest winning margin decided the winners in big John Oarley, Browny and Peter Hit-Holden from the runners-up in Ex. PM Neil, Towelling Dowling and Account Cartwright.

No resting toucher was recorded nor was the $197 jackpot won.

Also the wrong bias sinners and raffle winners escaped a mention but they will certainly all get a run next week.