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.

Two matches in the Club Championship Fours were played with E Miller, B Davies, R Went, L Byrne defeating M Iffland, V Westcott, G Carty, C Frame in a hard fought game.

J McPhee, H Harvey, L Baker, K Evans defeated M Rodgers, L Orr, M Grant, P Cooney in a great game.

Next week will see the final played between E Miller, B Davies, R Went, L Byrne versus J McPhee, H Harvey, L Baker, K Evans. It will be a great match to watch.

In social matches played H McPherson, A Jones had a draw with F Charlton, M Hawken. I Svendsen, F Riseborough, M Riordan defeated D Howell, C Cox, R Mitchell in a triples game.

The Central Western District won the Taber Shield played at Blayney last week with four teams from each district competing.

The first round of the Championship Fours were played in blustery conditions on Tuesday with E Miller, K Keogh, R Went and L Byrne defeating M Miller, M Riordan, M Hawken and A Jones.

The draw for the second round on 18th September are: M Rodgers, M Iffland, L Orr, M Grant vs J McPhee, H Harvey ,L Baker, K Evans; and M Iffland, V Westcott, G Carty, C Frame vs E Miller, K Keogh, R Went, L Byrne.

Nominations for the minor singles and minor pairs are now open.

The Jones Shield will be played at Condobolin on Thursday, 20th September.
Team 1: D Howell, M Miller, M Iffland and Davies. Team 2: M Rodgers, H McPherson, G Carty, M Riordan; Manager M Iffland.

A Parkes team will be travelling to Blayney this week to compete in the Taber Shield, we wish them luck! Bowlers are needed to play at 1pm on Saturday, 22nd September as a large group of bowlers from Belrose will be here. To play social bowls ring Brenda Davies and Di Howell between 9am and 9.30am on 6862 1446.

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.