Bowls cancelled but better weather ahead

By Casey O'Connor

Bowls events scheduled for last Thursday and Saturday at the Southern Cross Bowls club were another round of sporting events cancelled as the rain came tumbling down again.

The ladies committee is holding a committee meeting today at 10.30am.

This week with a brighter weather forecast there should be two sessions of Social Mixed Bowls today (Thursday 3/3).

The first between 4pm and 5.30pm and will be followed by afternoon tea. The organiser is Val Gray who can be contacted on 0409 611 930 if you require further information or to nominate.

The second session will be held from 6pm to 8.00pm. Please contact Cheryl (0407 641 158) to nominate or call the clubhouse on (07) 4661 1876 after 5.30pm.

Anyone wishing to play is required to be at the club at least half an hour prior to the start of each game. You can play either session or both sessions for the one off price of only $10. Everyone including beginners are welcome. Free coaching will be provided to at 5.30pm (simply see Geoff.

A reminder to all members there is a club working bee this Friday (4/3)starting at 8am. The contact for this venture is Kev (0447 807 699).

The draw for the Men’s A Grade Singles was held last Sunday.

The draw for the first round will be held on Saturday (5/3) is Slave v Wayne Foster; Barry Frame v Kev Mooney; Pat Gainey v Kim Hankinson; Greg Johnson v Allan Davidson.

Penny, Barry Ziebell, Bill Lee and Cameron Wilson are asked to mark and then play the second round please.

The Singles continue at 1pm on Sunday 6/3. There will also be Social Mixed Bowls played on the same afternoon.

Looking ahead:

Wednesday 9 March –

Turkey Triples at the Cross (10am). Games Director Clark 0427 673 277.

Saturday 12 March –

St Patrick’s Day Celebrations , Social Mixed Bowls at 1.00pm. This will be a fun day with plenty of prizes sponsored by Val Gray. Come dressed in your best Irish gear and bring along your best Irish jokes. Everyone is welcome to come and join the craic.

For barefoot bowls, social and competition bowls, functions and bar, don’t to go past the Southern Cross Bowls Club Inc. located opposite St Mary’s Church in Warwick.

Follow the club on their Facebook page or contact the Secretary, Cheryl on 0407 641 158 if you require further information.