Update 22nd
October 2015.
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Bowls by Denis Duffy.
The
re-appearance after an absence of many seasons of Wayne Sellars in the colours
of Johnston Park will add considerable spice to the Men’s Interclub series
played over two consecutive Saturdays in November. Playing then out of Northern
, Wayne took up the sport at a young age and became one of the undoubted stars
who made Manawatu a major force in national Bowls during the golden era of the
1970’s and 80’s. Finishing with a double Gold Star and twelve Centre titles, he
formed a lethal combination in Fours and especially in Pairs with his legendary
father, Vic. However, Wayne’s Singles record in his heyday also ranked with the
very best. He was unbeaten in the solo position when Manawatu won the
Rothmans national Inter-Centre title at Christchurch in 1980, ran second in the
fabled Manawatu Lion Masters, and also won the Manawatu Open title when it drew
a heavily loaded field of close to 200 entrants. Wayne represented the North
Island, and at one stage was in serious contention for the national side. The
game has changed during Wayne’s long period off the scene , with the advent of
narrower drawing bowls and the more direct style of play that they bring, so he
will face a real challenge in re-establishing himself among the elite. Free now
of work commitments, he will lead in the Pairs for Tony Jensen at the sharp end
of a likely-looking Johnston Park team that has seasoned campaigner Stephen
Love playing the Singles. The Four is Skipped by Keith Walker, with Simon
Westby, Colin Commerford and Terry Puklowski in front.
With the
Palmerston Norh side announced some time ago, the remaining men’s teams who
will contest Division 1 were unknown at time of writing. Hot off the press
though was word of the Terrace End women’s team which will defend the title
they won with plenty to spare last season. Mere Fryer, unbeaten in last
season’s Inter-Centre finals, will play Singles, with Georgie Kahui-Rogers and
Lynlea Rogers contesting the Pairs. Sheryn Blake will Skip the Terrace End
Four, with the evergreen Bev Budd at Third. Taking care of the front end will
be Ailsa Lindsay and Julia Wood.
Thanks
Denis.
Notes of
interest from the Club Captain.
G and G
McKenzie Mixed Pairs
Unfortunately
had to be cancelled. Hoping to re-schedule
this for later in the season
L.J Hooker Any
Gender Open Triples – Thursday October 29
This is the
first of our Thursday Open Triples and we hope that there will be many Northern
entries. Sign up form in the clubhouse.
Labour Weekend
Centre 2x4x2 Pairs – good luck to the Northern teams who have entered.
Weekend of
October 31 – November 1
There are no
scheduled bowling events listed in the handbooks for this weekend, but our
match committee and selector have organised the following –
Saturday
October 31 – Club roll
up, 12:30 start. Names in by 12:00pm please. Teams will be drawn and organised
depending on number of entries. This is an opportunity for all club members to
get together and enjoy an afternoon’s bowls. There will be a sign up sheet for
this on the notice board. Mufti dress.
Julia Wallace
Ladies Gala Triples at Northern - Monday November 2.
A signup sheet
is on the board. Your entries please. Donations of groceries etc. to help with
the raffle prizes will be much appreciated. Please leave in the club rooms.
Bowler – Non
Bowler
Following last
season’s successful Bowler /Non Bowler competition we have decided to run this
again for four weeks beginning on Wednesday November 18 at 5:45pm. This is an
opportunity for all of our club members to introduce a family member, workmate,
neighbour etc to the game of bowls by having them play with you in a fun
competition run over 4 Wednesday evenings. Please consider who you could ask to
join you, and we will be asking for entries and sign ups after Labour weekend.
Social
Activities
Housie – I will be running a Housie night this coming
Friday (October 23) starting at 5:00pm.
Target Bowls – this will be run on the following Friday
(October 30)
Lucky Jackpot - this is drawn every Friday at 6:00pm and will
also kick off this Friday. All members (financial) have a club number and if
this is drawn and you are present, the jackpot is yours.
Quiz Night – yes the great Northern Quiz night returns on
Friday December 4.
Teams to be a
maximum of 6 people and a minimum of 4. $5 per person to enter; Lots of spot
and fun prizes as well as the main prize for the winning team. Special prize
for the best dressed team – fancy dress not compulsory but does add a lot of
fun to the evening. Pizza will be available for dinner at 6:30pm with the Quiz
to start at 7:15approx. More info to follow but now is the time to think about
getting your team organised. The quiz is open to all so we encourage you to
bring family, friends, neighbours or workmates or ask them to make up teams of
their own. Other bowling clubs in town will be invited to enter teams – please
check with your friends in the other clubs to make sure that they have heard
about the quiz.