Games played this week:
Kay Craft, Audrey Jones, Gwenda Carty def Jan McPhee, Valmai Westcott, Maureen Baillee; Lea Orr, Merilyn Rodgers, Margaret Hawken def Ros Taylor, Marja Iffland, Minnie Riordan; and Lorraine Baker, Kate Keogh, Betsy Johnstone def Maureen Miller, Frances Charlton, Rhona Went.

A game of consistency with Di Howell, Eileen Bradley and Brenda Davies with Brenda the winner. Winners for the day were Kay, Audrey and Gwenda and runners-up Ros, Marja and Minnie.

The $30 meat tray raffle from Forbes Central Butchery was won by a Margaret Hawken. The next Trading Table is on 18th September and will be pick-a-box prizes. The draw for the Club Championship Fours to be played Tuesday, 11th September are: M Miller, M Riordan, M Hawken, A Jones v E Miller, B Davies, R Went, L Byrne. The following teams have a bye: J McPhee, H Harvey, L Baker, K Evans; M Iffland, V Westcott, G Carty, C Frame; and M Rodgers, L Orr, M Grant, P Cooney.

To play social bowls please ring table selectors Brenda Davies and Di Howell on 6621446. Social roster Wendy Hendry. New Members and visitors always welcome.

PARKES MEN
Major Triples: Gary McPhee, Dave Johnson and Tom Fury 26 defeated Paul Henry, Guy Ellery and Brett Frame 21. Gary Went, Paul Went and Michael Went defeated Geoff Freeman, Greg Howlett and Mark Dwyer 22 Minor Singles: Gary McPhee 31 defeated Steve Turner 30

PARKES WOMEN
Club Championship Triples: Gwenda Carty, Maureen Baillee (sub for Cherie Frame) and Rhona Went defeated Merilyn Rodgers, Marja Iffland and Maree Grant. Betsy Johnstone, Brenda Davies and Liz Byrne defeated Minnie Riordan, Audrey Jones and Joan Simpson in a very close game 14 – 13

Next week the final will be played with Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame and Rhona Went against Betsy Johnstone, Brenda Davies and Liz Byrne.

Other results: Kay Craft and Lorraine Baker defeated Di Greenhalgh and Maureen Miller. Frances Charlton and Rosemary Mitchell defeated Jan McPhee (twice). Di Howell, Margaret Hawken and Kim Evans defeated Valmai Westcott, Chris Curteis and Elaine Miller. Members will be travelling to Manildra, Trangie and Blayney to represent our club and enjoy playing other towns.

Parkes Women’s Bowling Club 24th July 2018

Perfect conditions on Tuesday saw our members enjoying a great day of bowls. In two games of pairs Maureen Miller, Rhona Went def Marja Iffland, Merilyn Rodgers. Valmai Westcott, Joan Simpson def Chris Cox, Margaret Hawken.

In triples Kay Craft, Flo Riseborough, Brenda Davies def Jean Kennedy, Audrey Jones, Frances Charlton. Heather Harvey, Chris Curteis, Maureen Baillee def Di Howell, Rosemary Mitchell, Minnie Riordan. Winners for the day were Heather, Chris and Maureen; runners-up Chris and Margaret.

Our Fours team playing at Gulgong were defeated 22 -14 Well done to our players.

The Pairs team are playing on Wednesday, Good Luck to them. The draw for the second round of Club Championship Triples to be played on 31st July as follows: Merilyn Rodgers, Marja Iffland, Maree Grant v Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame, Rhona Went. Betsy Johnstone, Brenda Davies, Liz Byrne v Minnie Riordan, Audrey Jones, Joan Simpson.

To play social bowls please ring Table Selectors Rhona Went and Marja Iffland on 68621446 between 9am and 9:30am. Social roster Chris Cox. Visitors and new players always welcome.

By Rosemary Mitchell

Twenty bowlers took part in five games of pairs at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club last Thursday. Steve Clegg and John Davies 26 defeated Rob Irving and Matthew Parker 13. Ray Jones and Steve Mills 16 defeated John Dunn and John Corcoran 13. Gordon Dickson and Gary Phillips 27 defeated Ian Simpson and John Ward 14.

Geoff Leonard and Greg Howlett winning 15 of the 21 ends smashed John Watson and Geoff Freeman 30 to 9. Greg Huggins and Col Hayward 20 defeated Jim Blake and Tom Fury 19. Another very close game Bill Skinner and John Dunn 19 defeated Bob Freeman and Colin Mudie 17. Winners were Steve Clegg and John Davies, and runners-up Ray Jones and Steve Mills.

On Saturday 30 bowlers took part – six were involved in two championship matches and 24 played social bowls. In the championship matches singles game Steve Turner beat John Watson 31 to 13. The other pairs games between Tom Casey and Gary Carberry and Paul and Michael Went saw Garry and Tom winning 26 to 16.

On Sunday two championship matches were played. In the major triples Tony Riordan, Bruce Orr and Steve Ryan 27 defeated Rob Irving, John Ward and Arthur Corbett 13. Zone 4 singles championships start on 7th July.

By Jack High

Our members enjoyed a social day of bowls with a very challenging wind making conditions difficult, but lots of fun.
A game of scroungers with Maureen Miller, Di Howell and Merilyn Rodgers was played with Maureen the winner. In a pairs game Lorraine Baker and Brenda Davies defeated Marja Iffland and Minnie Riordan.

The triples game went to Jan McPhee, Eileen Bradley and Rhona Went who played Lea Orr, Heather Harvey and Kim Evans. Our next Trading Table will be held next week on the 19th June. Nominations for club triples open on
26th June so get your teams organised. All members are eligible to play so enter and enjoy the competition.
Our AGM will be held on 3rd July at 1:30pm.

To play social bowls please ring Table Selectors Diane Greenhalgh and Gwenda Carty between 9am and 9:30am on
68621446. Social roster is Isabel Svendsen.

By Rosemary Mitchell

An amazing day was had by members and guests who attended our Biggest Morning Tea this week. President, Merilyn Rodgers made a speech about one person’s journey with cancer and we raised an amazing grand total of $810. There was also birthday cake for Pam MacRae enjoyed by all.

In pairs games Rosemary Mitchell, Margaret Hawken defeated Kay Craft, Kim Evans; and Lea Orr, Flo Riseborough defeated Isabel Svendsen, Brenda Davies.

The triples games were won by Jan McPhee, Di Greenhalgh, Elaine Miller versus Di Howell, Chris Cox, Gwenda Carty; and Hilda McPherson, Vi West, Joan Simpson defeated Eileen Bradley, Minnie Riordan, Robyn Morgan. R Sant, Frances Charlton, Maree Grant beat June Burgess, Chris Curteis, Cherie Frame. Betsy Johnstone, Lorraine Baker, Evelyn Gibson defeated Marja Iffland, Heather Harvey, Ann McIntyre. Winners for the day were Hilda, Violet and Joan and runners-up Isabel and Brenda. Winners in the lucky cups were Di Howell, Joan Simpson and Elvie Collins.

The CWD Triples will be held next week at Parkes Railway.

By Rosemary Mitchell

Several bowlers enjoyed the beautiful weather this week and had a great day of bowling. In triples games Heather Harvey, Rhona Went and Gwenda Carty defeated Flo Riseborough, Kim Evans and Rosemary Mitchell.

Frances Charlton, Di Howelland Hilda McPherson defeated Eileen Bradley, Lorraine Baker and Cherie Frame, while Merilyn Rodgers, Margaret Hawken and Audrey Jones beat Minnie Riordan, Isabel Svendsen and Maureen Baillee.

Other winners were Liz Byrne and Maureen Miller defeating Brenda Davies and Marja Iffland.

Winners on the day were Frances, Di and Hilda. Hilda also won the raffle. The CWD pairs will be played at our club
on 4th and 5th May, and there will be social bowls on Tuesday.

Our Trading Table will be held on 22nd May with a Big Morning Tea to be held in support of Cancer research. Bring a pretty cup, saucer and plate along. We will also celebrate a special birthday for Pam McRae.

To play social bowls please ring Table Selectors Kim Evans and Rosemary Mitchell between 9am and 9:30am.

By Rosemary Mitchell