Monday’s game in warm humid conditions had 38 players on the green and with the lowest winning margin deciding the winners on 3 in John Oar-ley, Browny and Peter Hit-Holden and the runners-up on 4 after a countback were Steal Coulson, Bruce Cover-outs and Barry Arminter.

Barry also took out the first resting toucher but the $173 Jackpot was not won.

The wrong bias sinners included Windy Ray, Doug Metal and John Oar-ley while the raffle prizes were won by Rifleman Reg, Fighting Frank (twice, standing in for Con or Ian) and Terry Jones-ling.

Don’t forget ladies, you are welcome to join in the usual Monday and Thursday games during January.  

Another quiet Thursday afternoon with numbers bolstered by 4 Tuross bowlers saw 18 on the green in the continuing warm humid conditions with teams allotted by Leroy which saw those bowlers clean up when the largest winning margin was drawn as the game decider and with 25 Di (Fletcher) Jones, Graham or Stuart and Joel Mountain-ards won from the locals on 20 in the Foot-sen couple Chris and Finn with Marg Joiner.

Another local, Scarf-man Jack took out the only resting toucher and the only wrong bias sinner was that other Tuross bowler in Colin F-Jones while that number 25 came out (drawn by the Goose) for the $310 jackpot winners which included the entire Tuross contingent, who said they had a great day, plus 2 locals in Pat, Ron, Jim or Harold and the Goose.  Prizes in the raffle went to Marg Joiner, Pete Mur-100, Col F-J, Hi-ain’t MacGregor, Ian East-off and Chef Keith. 

It was great to see a full house of 42 twilight bowlers (thanks to many holiday-makers) filling the green with the winners being Michael or Graham, Fighting Frank and Postman Joe from the runners-up in Hobson’s pick Jeff, Bruce A1-T-Ken and Peter the Pom.

No resting toucher was recorded but the Southern Eurobodalla Plumbing lucky $10 draw went to the Ferret and Melissa won the Bound 2 Earth Shop 2 free cups of coffee.

The Friday twilight game is open to all over the age of 12, both male and female, so come along and enjoy two hours of fun but please get your names down on the sign-up sheets by 4.45pm for the 5.30pm start.

Social Triples: Thursday, January 3 - We welcomed several visitors on Thursday including Tomakin ladies bowlers who have joined us for a game over the Christmas break. The winners were Nikki Canny, Phil Versteeg, and Steve Hogan with a margin of plus 16. The runners up Sam Baraglio, Geoff Millard, and Steve Baric with a plus 15. The jackpot draw went to rink 1. Phil Versteeg overlooked the joker and the jackpot was not won. The $500 kitty carries over to next week.

District Junior Singles Championship: The final of the District Junior Singles was played at Tomakin last Saturday. Nick Tiyce and Stuart Megee put on a brilliant performance with both bowlers putting on a masterclass of draw bowls. It was nip and tuck throughout the match and the game went down to the wire with Nick Tiyce eventually winning 31 to 29. Congratulations to both lads on a great contest.

Donation to Broulee Bush Fire Brigade: We invited representatives of the Broulee Bush Fire Brigade to join us on Monday. The Mens Bowling Club was pleased to present the brigade with a cheque for $1000. This donation was from funds raised during social bowls where bowlers are fined for delivering a wrong bias or other misdemeanours. A big thank you to all those bowlers who made voluntary contributions. 

Nominated Pairs: Monday, January 7 – The green ran well under overcast skies for the 56 bowlers who attended bowls on Monday. The winners were John Signor and Ken Calder with a margin of plus 20. The runners up were Dick Pooley and Steve Gigg with a plus 18. The jackpot draw went to the winning skip on rink 11. Ken Calder picked his own rink for the draw but could not pin down the joker. The $500 jackpot carries over to next week.

2019 Club Championships: Entries have closed for the Club Fours. The first two rounds will be played on the weekend of January 19 and 20. Nominations are now open for Club Triples.

Happy New Year to all our members. Bowls resumed on Wednesday, January 2 with first prize in the triples going to John Signor, Nobby Clark and John Muldrew.

Thursday, January 3 winners in the open pairs were G Munro (visitor),  and Peter Cordy and the runners up were John Coburn (visitor) and Steve Maher.  On Saturday, January 5 the open pairs winners were Peter Kinnaird and Peter Hutchison.  

Bowlers please note that the next pennant trial will be held on Saturday, January 12 and not January 19 as previously advertised. Selected teams for the trial are on the notice board.

Bowlers are requested to signify if they are available to play on the new date of January 12.

Results for Wednesday, January 2: Winners: L McDermott, Plugger and D Cooper. Runners Up: K Lotz, D Sheahan and B Larkin. First resting toucher: P Rollinson. Jackpot not won. +$1155 Wednesday, January 9

Saturday, January 5: Winners (highest margin) B Hill and D Cooper. Runners Up: J Saunders and P Jeffs

Social Calendar: Wednesday - Triples/pairs - start 12.45pm - entry by 11.30am. Saturday - Pairs/Triples - start 12.30pm - entry by 11.30am. Cash Pairs - Date of next Saturday cash pairs to be advised due to other upcoming Saturday events (Pennants, District games etc). The Daryl Hope Shield has been deferred to a later date.