Last weekend the Club hosted the Bowls Manawatu, Julia Wallace, Open Mixed 2x4x2 Pairs.

This tournament was run over the 3 days of Labour weekend in generally good weather although, there were periods of misty drizzle which made the conditions a little trying at times. Despite this, there were some good bowls played which were enjoyed by those who popped in to support their teams and club mates.

The eventual winners were our own Sharon Sims and Mark Noble. Congratulations and well done to both of you.

The runner ups were Grant Simms and Fran Frith of Terrance End. Grant is a dual member of Terrance End and Northern. Well done.

An attentive group of spectators of the Mixed 2x4x2 Pairs from the comfort of the club rooms.

On Labour Weekend Monday we held our Open Pairs tournament sponsored by Mark Sampson (Professionals).

Limited to 24 teams due to the final of the Open Mixed 2x4x2 Pairs being played, this tournament was won by Neil Gordon and Lynlea Rogers.

Congratulations to you both.

Coming up is the Centre Triples this weekend followed by the Pairs on November the 5^th and 6^th.

On Monday November the 7^th Northern Ladies are holding the GV & M Boness Contractors Ladies Gala Triples. A 9.30am start.

Get your teams in quickly Ladies.

Don’t forget to check the notice boards at the club for entry forms for upcoming events and Club Champs.

On Saturday the Northern Club travelled to Paraparaumu Beach bowling club to again do battle in the Annual Bi Series.

After a wet trip down and following a very nice morning tea, there was a rain delay of about half an hour before the sun came out.

There were a few puddles to be swept off the greens before the games commenced.

The rain stayed away for the rest of the day and the sun was a constant companion.

A very nice lunch was enjoyed by the Northern Visitors before the afternoon’s two rounds.

After afternoon tea, the result of the competition was announced with the Northern club once again being the victors.

It was probably a good thing that Northern did win as we forgot to take the Trophy down to Paraparaumu with us.

Chrissie did point out( jokingly, I think) in her thank you speech, that the oversight could probably be justified on the basis that having won the trophy on the last 3 occasions, perhaps we thought we were entitled to retain it.

(The consensus on the bus was that “They who shall remain nameless” did not want to dust and polish it.)

This oversight was deliberated on and dealt to in the form of a fine imposed on the person/persons deemed responsible by the” Northern Bus Fines Committee”.

It was with regret that we were also advised that the sponsor for the last 10 years has advised the Paraparaumu Beach and Northern Clubs that they would no longer be sponsoring this event.

Both Clubs were unanimous in their thanks to the sponsor for the last 10 years of sponsorship.

Both Clubs were also unanimous that it would be a tremendous loss if the relationship and competition between Paraparaumu Beach and Northern was to cease and consequently resolved to hold discussions on ways to continue the series on into the future.

For those who are interested, the final scores were Northern 51 points Paraparaumu Beach 37.

I was asked if once again. Did the ladies carry the men, as they had on other occasions? An interesting question! I will let you decide. Ask around.

Ray, the bus driver for the last 10 years, was kind enough to “Stop the Bus” at Waikanae on the way home to enable those who were interested to watch the Caufield Cup.

A close measure at the Paraparaumu Beach Club. Does anyone want to guess from what year?

This weekend is Labour Weekend and the Centre is holding their mixed 2 x 4 x 2 tournament on the Northern greens. Disappointingly there are only 24 teams participating.

There should still be some good bowls to be seen so why not pop down over the tournament and support the players and the club.

Don’t forget that on Monday we have the

MARK SAMPSON (Professionals)

Any Gender Open Pairs

9.30am Start.

Conditions of play and entry sheet are on the Notice Board.

I hope to see you there! It would be nice to have a couple of full greens.

The Northern Club Championships season kicked off last weekend with the Intermediate Men’s 4’s.

With 4 teams participating, two rounds were held on Saturday before the rain set in chasing the players off the green in the afternoon.

Competition continued on Sunday in fine sunny conditions. However, by all accounts the breeze from the ranges did produce some trying playing conditions.

The eventual winner was Keith Hughes team consisting of Keith as skip, Harry Mills lead, Gary Fryer two and Kevin Bryan as three.

Well done!

The winning team is pictured below along with the team mascot!

On Saturday the Ladies played for the Judy Bayley Ladies Trophy.

Sue ran this as a progressive tournament and was fortunate enough to complete play before the rain set in.

The winners were Val Kempster and Noeleen Elston. Well done girls.

Fitzherbert Rowe Men’s Open Pairs

This event was held last Sunday the 25^th September 11 in fine but windy conditions.

It was good to see a number of members from other clubs attend this tournament with a total of 28 teams  competing.

Four games were played over the day with teams changing greens after two rounds.

Overall winner was Neil Gordon and Keith Hughes with 4 wins.

Second place went to Barry Wynks and Eion MacIntosh.

Both these teams won  4 games and had the same number of ends and only 1 point separated them in points scored.

Third Ben Hamilton and Harold Bailey.

Fourth Graham Cooley and Derek McKee.

Afternoon consolation winner was Peter Dellarbarca and Kevin Bryan.

In House Drawn Triples  Saturday 24^th Sept 11

We had 20 players  for this roll up but because of the numbers  3 games of pairs  were played and the overall winners were Harold Bailey and Ramon Thornton.

In House Drawn Triples Saturday 1^st Oct 11

30 players attended this roll up in very warm conditions and due to the numbers triples were

 played. (Swap around like last week)

Winners were Anne Corlett, Marian Anderson and Elaine McQuarters.

2^nd Des Meyer, Julianne Mills and Harry Moutan.

Can I ask that all club members help with putting away boards and other equipment after play.

We have a few members that just disappear into the clubrooms straight after play.

Also if you have any bowls results email them to John Hayes on johnhayes11@gmail.com and he will add them to the blog. This does not have to be done by a committee member.

Has someone got the results of the men’s and women’s pairs in Paraparaumu that I have heard some of our club members did well  in.

Next weekend we have Club Champs Men’s Intermediate Fours and Ladies only tournaments on Saturday and Sunday.

Don’t forget to put your names on the sheets in the notice Board for the many upcoming events.

Good Bowling

Murray

Message from the Executive

Target Bowls

A reminder that Target Bowls started last Friday 30^th. There is a $5 entry fee and you can play anytime between 4.30pm and 6.30 pm. Please try and bring along a friend or neighbour and introduce them to the game in a relaxed friendly way.

Bar Duty

If you are willing to help out with bar duty from time to time please put your name on the list in the club rooms. The bar is the major source of income for the club and the more who can share the load the better.

Interclub

If you are available for interclub selection please put your name on the list in the clubrooms so we know how many teams to enter.

Phone numbers and contact details

The landline number in the handbook for Neil Gordon is incorrect so please use the mobile number to contact him. 0210562331

If any of your contact details (phone, address or e-mail) alter, please notify the club secretary as soon as possible.

Mates in Bowls

We will be running Mates in Bowls again this year starting Wednesday 2nd November and we need volunteers.

If you are able to help on the nights or to help on the organising committee please contact Christine or Julianne. Also talk to you friends, family neighbours or workmates and get them to enter a team.

90th Anniversary

We recognise that this is the 90th year of the club. Anyone who is interested in being on a sub-committee to organise an appropriate celebration, please contact one of the Executive.