The Parkes Women’s Bowling Club raised a magnificent sum of $1,211 at its Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser. “A very big thank you to all who attended and the wonderful helpers on the day. Remember the message from the day: Check your breasts and  regular mammograms. Early detection helps.”

This week’s bowls was played on a cool morning, but when the sun came out three games of triples were played. Merilyn Rodgers, Marja Iffland and Minnie Riordan defeated Carol Reed, Maureen Miller and Audrey Jones in a close game. Robyn Morgan, Liz Byrne and Rhona Went defeated Lorraine Baker, Kim Evans and Jan McPhee in another very close game, while Valmai Westcott, Hilda McPherson and Maureen Baillee defeated Frances Charlton, Di Howell and Rosemary Mitchell. Winners on the day were Valmai, Hilda and Maureen.

CWD Triples will be at Canowindra next week with several teams participating.

Shared Lunch on 11th June to celebrate a special birthday. On Saturday 29th June we will be hosting a Mixed Pairs competition, so get a partner and nominate by 12th June.
Men and women playing.

By Rosemary Mitchell

Several members enjoyed playing bowls under blue skies on Tuesday. Five games of pairs and one triples game were played.

• Rosemary Mitchell and Maureen Miller defeated Kay Craft and Isabel Svendsen.

• Marja Iffland and Brenda Davies defeated Heather Harvey and Hilda McPherson.

• Robyn Morgan and Liz Byrne defeated Merilyn Rodgers and Jan McPhee.

• Carol Reed and Margaret Hawken defeated Lorraine Baker and Kim Evans.

• In the triples game Carol Heiles, Lea Orr and Rhona Went defeated Ann Wright, Frances Charlton and Di Howell.

Winners on the day were Marja and Brenda. Winner of our lovely Mother’s Day Raffle was Lorraine Baker.

Several teams will be playing in the CWD Pairs next week and we wish them luck.

The CWD Triples and Fours are being played soon, so put your name on board to play, please.

Our Biggest Morning Tea is on 21st May with many fundraising activities to help the fight against cancer.

Two fantastic games were played in delightful weather in the semi-final of the Club Pairs. Gwenda Carty and Cherie Frame played amazing bowls to beat Rhona Went and Liz Byrne 18-10. Robyn Morgan and Maree Grant won against Maureen Baillee and Pat Cooney in another fantastic game. Scores were level to the 16th end when Robyn and Maree got 6 shots putting them in the lead. Maureen and Pat only lost by 19-17 on the last end.

Gwenda Carty and Cherie Frame will play Robyn Morgan and Maree Grant in the final next week.

In other social games played Carol Reed, Merilyn Rodgers, Joan Simpson def Frances Charlton, Jan McPhee, Hilda McPherson. Valmai Westcott, Chris Cox, Maureen Miller def June Burgess, Rosemary Mitchell, Kim Evans. Kay Craft, Di Howell/M Riordan def Jan Gray, Lea Orr. Winners on the day Carol, Merilyn, Hilda and runnersup June, Rosemary and Kim.

Put your name down if playing bowls on 21st May in our Biggest Morning Tea Event. Please pay$10 for lunch in advance.

By Rosemary Mitchell

Forbes proved too good for the Parkes Pennants team winning with a final score of 25 to 50. Next up is Canowindra on Thursday to decide the winner of the No 4 Pennants. Parkes needs to win both rinks.

The Pennants teams of the Parkes Bowling Club are on a winning streak with a win against Forbes last week and another win and draw against Canowindra resulting in a score of 43 to 29. Well done to the players!

The teams have a bye on 28th March and then play home games against Forbes and Canowindra next week.
This week members enjoyed playing pairs games.
• Hilda McPherson, Heather Harvey defeated Maureen Miller, Joan Simpson.
• Lee Orr, Maureen Baillee defeated Chris Curteis, Rosemary Mitchell.
• Chris Cox, Valmai Westcott defeated Di Howell, Frances Charlton.

The first round of Club Pairs commences on 9th April with Chris Curteis, Elaine Miller vs Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame.

The Easter Trading Table is fast approaching on 16th April and all members are requested to bring Easter eggs or chocolates for the raffles.

To play social bowls please ring Table Selectors Brenda Davies and Di Howell on 6862 1446. Social roster Wendy Hendry. All new members and visitors welcome to play.

By Rosemary Mitchell

There were 24 bowlers enjoying beautiful conditions this week and having lots of fun. Triples results: Kay Craft, Marja Iffland, Liz Byrne def Di Greenhalgh, Valmai Westcott, Brenda Davies; Lea Orr, Maureen Miller, Joan Simpson def Margaret Hawken, Merilyn Rodgers, Robyn Morgan; Carol Reed, Rosemary Mitchell, Jan McPhee def
Chris Cox, Di Howell, Lorraine Baker; Chris Curteis, Kate Keogh, Maureen Baillee def Eileen Bradley, Hilda McPherson, Rhona Went.

Winners for the day were Carol, Rosemary and Jan, runners-up Eileen, Hilda and Rhona, and ‘60’ club winners Eileen, Valmai, Jan and Merilyn. Thanks to Lea Orr for the birthday cake to celebrate March birthdays.

In the CWD Singles played at Cowra this week Kim Evans got through to the second round, while Maree Grant and Liz Byrne were only defeated on their final ends with the scores being level. Thanks to our players and markers from our club who helped make a great day.

The final of the Club Championship Singles will be played on 19th March between Cherie Frame and Maree Grant. The Club Championship Pairs close 12pm on 19th March.

Pennants games commence on Thursday, 21st March against Forbes. The Pennant teams are Gwenda Carty, Kim Evans, Brenda Davies, Liz Byrne and Jan McPhee, Lorraine Baker, Robyn Morgan, Rhona Went. Good luck to our players.

The Trading Table will be held next week so please bring items for the table. The raffle prize will be a voucher for a Thai massage. To play social bowls please ring table selectors Maureen Miller and Audrey Jones between 8:30am and 9am. Social Heather Harvey.

By Rosemary Mitchell

The first round of the Club Championship singles was played this week with Maree Grant defeating Pat Cooney in an exceptional game of bowls with the score 25 – 24. In other games played Liz Byrne defeated Brenda Davies, Lorraine Baker defeated Robyn Morgan, Rhona Went defeated Jan McPhee and Gwenda Carty defeated Kim Evans while Elaine Miller won on a forfeit from Maureen Miller.

The draw for the next round to be played on or before 26th February is: Liz Byrne v Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame v Lorraine Baker, Merilyn Rodgers v Elaine Miller, Maree Grant v Rhona Went. In a game of social pairs Carol Reid and Frances Charlton defeated Chris Curteis and Di Howell. The scroungers game saw Isabel Svendsen, Di Greenhalgh and Christine Cox enjoying good bowls.

The trading table was successful with members enjoying the day. Winners for the day were Carol and Frances. The raffle was won by Chris Curteis. To play social bowls please ring Table Selectors Rhona Went and Gwenda Carty, and
for social Margaret Hawken. All visitors and new members always welcome.

By Rosemary Mitchell

This week Merilyn Rodgers defeated Di Howell. In triples Gwenda Carty, Flo Riseborough and Minnie Riordan defeated Carol Reid, Frances Charlton and Rhona Went. Di Greenhalgh, Kim Evans and Robyn Morgan defeated Lorraine Baker, Maureen Miller and Cherie Frame. In a pairs Chris Curteis and Liz Byrne defeated Kay Craft and Maureen Baillee.

The draw for the Club Championship Singles on or before 19th February are: Cherie Frame bye; Robyn Morgan v Lorraine Baker marker Joan Simpson; Liz Byrne v Brenda Davies marker Cherie Frame; Gwenda Carty v Kim Evans marker Minnie Riordan; Maureen Miller v Elaine Miller marker Isabel Svendsen; Pat Cooney v Maree Grant marker Flo Riseborough; Rhona Went v Jan McPhee marker Audrey Jones.

The second round of the minor singles was played this week with Jan McPhee defeating Lorraine Baker and Frances Charlton defeating Di Howell in great games. The final will be played on 13th November with Jan McPhee vs Frances Charlton.

The draw for the minor pairs are: Chris Cox, Francis Charlton vs Jan McPhee, Heather Harvey. Di Howell, Lorraine Baker have a bye. The minor pairs will be played on 20th November. Next week is Melbourne Cup day with casual dress. Lunch available at the club for $20. Our Christmas Trading Table will be on 20th November.

In games played this week, Flo Riseborough, Joan Simpson defeated Rosemary Mitchell, Gwenda Carty. Robyn Morgan, Maree Grant defeated Heather Harvey, Maureen Baillee.

Carla Iffland, Marja Iffland, Kate Keogh defeated Kay Craft, Valmai Westcott, Brenda Davies. Merilyn Rodgers, Kim Evans, Minnie Riordan defeated Dale, Hilda McPherson, Rhona Went. Our winners for the day were Carla, Marja
and Kate. The runners-up were Dale, Hilda and Rhona. Kay Craft won the the raffle of a box of fruit.

To play social bowls please ring Table Selectors Audrey Jones and Minnie Riordan between 8:30am and 9am. Social roster Rosemary Mitchell.

By Rosemary Mitchell

Fun Charity Day At Bowling Club
The Farmers Charity Day is on at the Parkes Bowling and Sports club this Sunday from 12pm with bowls, futsal and fun galore.

There will be fantastic prizes to be won in the raffle – tickets available at bar, remember every ticket helps – and a Silent Auction with many donated items. Come and help to raise much needed funds for the farming community and have a great social day. Cost is $20 including lunch.