Malua Bay Club was also lost in the fires but the greens were only singed a little and the greenkeepers have been working very hard to make them playable again.

Ladies were able to bowl last Tuesday so all very happy although there are no other facilities at present, but management have promised there will be in the near future.

There were 48 ladies on the green including some visitors from Tuross Head Club who came along to give support. Thank you ladies it was much appreciated you being with us.

Winners with a 12-all draw, Rosie Rayner, Anne O'Dwyer, Kim Giannasca and Cathy Egan and Judy Armstrong, Helen Rees, June Williams and Jean Beeley. Runners-up, Di Mooy, Val Dundas, Sue Fahey and Jenny Bligh.

Last Sunday there were 36 bowlers on the greens enjoying bowling along to some great music. Greens were very heavy after a good lot of rain so took quite an effort to bowl. Welcome as always to the Sunday Sippers from Malua Bay who have joined us.

Winners were those with lowest winning margin, Faye and Buddy Connor sharing a half game each and Barry Thurlow. Runners-up, Bob Starkovski and Brian Wheeler. Barry selected Rink 6 to try for Jackpot, with Pat Canny doing the honours, but could only come up with 2 of Hearts and no Joker. Breakfast Trays won on 26, Trish the Dish, 39, Snails.

Next Sunday there will be an early start with a Barbecue breakfast for Australia Day. Sunday afternoon the Men's club will be having a fund-raiser to support the firies so come along if you can, $10 person.

January 12:

President Steven Hogan welcomed everyone to a Happy New Year, although it has been a couple of very hard weeks with all the bushfire activity in our area . Well done Twisties for your donation to the Fire Appeal of $1,040 from the waving of green fees and donations. Steven made a special mention to all Malua Bay bowlers in attendance that they are always welcome after the tragic loss of their club. Secretary Jennie decided to give the "Wally" Award to husband Steven who lined up at 6am during the crisis to get petrol one morning, he was first in queue, only to find out he had forgotten to bring container for petrol. An understandable mistake in the situation we know Steven!! Winners were those with most winning ends. Jeanne Burgraff, Gaye and Barry Thurlow . Runners up, Jennie Hogan and Bob Starkovski. Barry selected Rink 14 to try for Jackpot, cards cut by Jennie Hogan but alas no Joker. Breakfast trays won by Ute Krook and Marlou Rollinson.

Social Bowls: Thursday, January 16.

Conditions became more damp as the afternoon progressed, but it was great to see a drop of rain. The winners were Steve Baric and Steve Gigg with 16 ends won. The runners up on countback with 15 ends won and a margin of plus 14 were Robert Richardson and David Walker. They just edged out Geoff Millard and Dick Pooley by a few shots. The jackpot draw went to the winning skip on rink 10. Steve Gigg drew the two of hearts, so the jackpot carries over to next week. The lucky winners of the club vouchers in the raffle were Gary Chapman and Alan Collins.

Social Bowls: Monday, January 20.

Monday's game was called off after fourteen ends due to a very welcome soaking downpour. The winners were Murray O'Bryan and Tony Melrose with a margin of plus 19. The runners up were Steve Baric and Brett Megee on plus 16. The jackpot draw went to the winning skip on rink 9. Brett Megee picked out the five of clubs and the jackpot was not won, the kitty carries over to next week. The club vouchers in the raffle were won by Tony Robinson and Pat Canny.

Championships and Pennants:

Nominations for the Club Fours now close this coming Thursday, January 23. The first two rounds of the fours are scheduled for the 1st and 2nd February. Nominations for the Minor Singles will close on Thursday, February 2. The first round of the singles is scheduled for March 9. Nomination sheets and details for upcoming events can be found on the Men's Club noticeboard. Copies of the draw for the 2020 pennant season are now available through our Secretary, Ross Hardy.

All local bowlers were impacted by the severe conditions caused by the fires on New Year's Eve. The Tomakin Sports and Social Club was forced to close due to the power backout, and this put social bowls and championships on hold for several days. It was sad to see our fellow club at Malua Bay destroyed by the fires, though they were fortunate to not lose their bowling greens.

It was heartening to see them out playing social bowls last Saturday. It is great to see our members have survived the recent events relatively unscathed and we look forward to a healthy bowls season on the green for 2020.

Social Bowls: Monday, January 13.

Fifty bowlers enjoyed a great day on the green on Monday. The results were decided on ends won as there were several rinks of fours and a couple of rinks of triples. The winners were Geoff Millard, Murray O'Bryan, and Don Cooper with 18 ends won. The runners up were Gary Chapman, Laurie Fayle, Dick Pooley, and Chris O'Brien with 17 ends won. The jackpot draw went to the winning skip on rink 11. Don Cooper picked the eight of clubs, so the jackpot was not won and carries over to next week. The club vouchers in the raffle were won by Laurie Fayle and Nobby Clarke.

Social Triples: Thursday, December 26.

We had a good turnout for bowls on Boxing Day. It was the last Thursday of the month and all green fees were paid out in prize money. Our visiting bowler was Lindsay Hardy from Belconnen Bowling club. The winners were Steve Baric, Mark Bryant, and Bob Alexander with a margin of plus 20. Jeanette Pooley, Adam Pooley, and Cliff Hill were runners up with plus 14. Third prize went to Laurie Fayle, Barrie Stone, and Greg Megee with plus 8. Troy Tiyce, Jim Dalgleish, and Scotty Hayes won fourth prize with plus 2 on a countback. The winners of the Woolworths vouchers in the raffle were Steve Baric and Chris O'Brien.

Social Pairs: Monday, December 30.

We welcomed Robert and Craig Stumbles who were visiting the area from Bribie Island. We had two pairs games mixed in with the triples, so the result was decided on ends won. The winners were Vince Fisher, Brett Keegan, and Gerry Vandermey with 18 ends won. Close behind them were runners up Terry Howe, Laurie Fayle, and Ron Beeley with 16 ends won. The jackpot draw went to the winning skip on rink 5.

Social Triples: Thursday, December 19.

The winners were Steve Hall, Bob Starkovski, and Peter Harris with a margin of plus 17. The runners up were Ross Hardy, Barrie Stone, and Nobby Clarke with plus 12. The jackpot draw went to the winning skip on rink 10. Ken Slade missed the joker and pulled out the eight of spades.

Social Pairs: Monday, December 23.

The smoke cleared and conditions were much more pleasant today with forty bowlers enjoying a clear day out on the green. The winners were John Zanotti, Brian Leahy, and Steve Gigg having won 18 ends. The runners up on a countback were Fred Burggraaf, Peter Harris, and Barry Thurlow with 16 ends won, and a margin of plus 19 over a plus 13. The jackpot draw went to the winning skip on rink 13.

SOCIAL RESULTS: Wednesday 15 January. Ham Day. Winners: B Stephens, F Burggraaf, R Perrott and B Larkin. Runners Up: J Hossack, P Miller, B Thurlow and P Jeffs. First resting toucher: P Cordy. Jackpot was not won and is worth $697 on Wednesday 22 January.

Saturday 18 January. Cash Day. Winners: J Desmett and J Rankin. Runners Up: T Melrose and D Cooper.

Note: From 9 December only one green will be available limiting social days to 14 teams of pairs, triples or fours.

PENNANTS: At this time Pennants are expected to commence on Saturday 22 February. Members who will be available to play pennants in 2020 are requested to place their name on the board urgently to assist the selectors.

SOCIAL CALENDAR: Wednesday: Triples/pairs - start 12.45pm - entry by 11.30am. Saturday: Pairs/Triples - start 12.30pm - entry by 11.30am. Place entries for all social events on sheets in club or phone answering service on 44742108.

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

Social Results: Wednesday 18 December. Ham Day. Winners: B Hill, K Richards and C Yandell. Runners Up: T Halligan, P Pritchett and P Guthrie. Saturday 21 December. Ham Day. Winners: P Jeffs and J Rankil. Runners Up: B Wren and D Cooper.