Paraparaumu Vs Northern 18 Oct 08

The bus from Paraparaumu arrived at 8.45am full of keen bowlers. They were welcomed by the home side then a cup of tea and the bowls started.

The usual Palmerston north wind playing havoc with the bowls but some great shots were witnessed.

First round: Northern ladies won 2 Paraparaumu won 4. Northern men won 8 Paraparaumu won 1

A great lunch was put on by the ladies in the kitchen then out to bowl the second round. Teams changed again and play got underway.

Second round: Northern ladies won 2 Paraparaumu won 4. Northern men won 4 Paraparaumu men 5.

Third round: Northern ladies won 1 Paraparaumu ladies won 3. Northern men won 7 Paraparaumu men won 2

Dave Smith was kept busy recording and umpiring, a great job, thanks Dave.

Over all Northern came out on top, 24 games to 19. Well done Northern. Thanks to Strategic Finance for sponsoring the tournament.

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