Harcourt Bowling Club members got together to enjoy the Opening of the 2022-2023 Bowling Season last Saturday.
President Ken Tribe welcomed all Harcourt bowling members including Life Member Ron Douglas.
He especially welcomed new Members Tim Carr, Rick Williams, Rod Watson, Darren Cunningham and returning member Chris McAuliffe. Ken noted that returning from injury this season were Frances Collins and Vinka Maltby.
Declaring the season open, Ken introduced our local State Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards and thanked her for finding time at short notice to join us for the day. As she has over several years, Maree rolled the first kitty and first bowl for the new bowling season.
Bowlers then participated in a ditch to ditch, and the afternoon continued with Maree joining bowlers. Participants played two games of eight ends and a third game of six ends before a shower of rain spoiled the fun.
Winners on the day were: Ditch to Ditch Fairley Harman and David Jefferies. Third place Dave Jefferies, Tim Carr, Diane Marsh. Runners-up Barry Marsh, Brian Leech, Ken Tribe, Mary-Anne Doyle.
Overall winners were Chris McAuliffe, Seth Bird, Kaye Grant and Heather Braid.
As is usual, the day was made complete with all sharing a delicious afternoon tea provided by the members.
Midweek Pennant
Midweek Pennant will commence next Monday October 10 with both teams playing at home. Division 2 will host Bendigo and Division 4 will host Bendigo VRI. Unfortunately, the makeup of each team was not available at the time of going to print. Results will be in next week’s Mail. Good bowling everyone!