Warwick Bowls Club

RESULTS of Club Selected Fours on Nov 4: K Bloomfield, H Gibson, B Christensen and M Holder def I Fordyce, A Naylor, M O'Leary and S Tyter 23-14; C Johnson, S Valentine, T Wright and J Simpson def B Hansen, R Bean, D. Warr and E Welsh 23-2.

Results of social bowls: B Maunder, R Forbes def R Valentine, B Buckel 14-11.

Results of open triples played on Nov 7 with one for an end plus five for a win. First round: I Fordyce, J Calam, M Wagner def D Neal, P Seipelt, J Niven 13-6; G Assay, Mat, Brian (Tannymorel) def R Bean, H Gibson, M Holder 12-7; M Balfour, T Seaniger, T Wright def J Lasak's team 14-5; K Bloomfield, L Collie, M O'Leary def C Johnson, S Valentine, E Welsh 14-5. Second round, skip's name only: E Welsh def J Niven; Z Zamprogo def M Wagner 15-4; B Bourke def Tanny 13-6; M Holder def J Lasak 16-3; T Wright def M O'Leary 14-5.

Congratulations to the winners, Z Zamprogo's team, with a margin of +34 and to the runners-up, T Wright's team.

Results of social bowls on Nov 8: R Forbes, B Maunder, G Penn, B Buckel def R Valentine, D Warr, T Pritchard, L Meiklejohn 20-19.

Results of final club-selected fours played last Saturday: congratulations to C Johnson, S Valentine, T Wright, J Simpson's team on winning the event and also to Max Holder's team as runners-up.

Results of social bowls: RValentine, S Tyter def BMaunder, R Forbes 27-16.

Coming events for November:

Today: Jackpot pairs (results next week).

Friday 17th: Our club's Christmas party. Members attending are asked to please add their name/s to the Christmas invitation poster inside the front door. Numbers are required by today for catering. We will have The Grumps playing their wonderful music, singing songs we will all remember and dancing. A delicious buffet prepared by the members will be served. So get your names down and come along by 6.30pm and make it as successful as last year's party. There will be ham raffles and more.

Saturday 18th: Social.

Sunday 19th: Ken O'Dea Floor Coverings are sponsoring a mixed triples bowls afternoon, thanks to Ken.

Wednesday 22nd: KFC- sponsored bowls afternoon.

Saturday 25th: Social.

Sunday, 26th: Patroness Elsie Clear and Patron Hewan Gibson will hold their sponsored afternoon.

Wednesday 29th: Christensen's and Valentine's sponsored bowls.

Warwick East Bowls Club

A NUMBER of regular bowlers were away last weekend. However there was a game of pairs played, with individual scores kept. Jack Durkin 13, Bill Lee 19, Vic Nelson 21 and the winner Peter Dippelsman 27. The jackpot did not go off so the prize pool is growing.

Social bowls again next Saturday at 3pm.

Plans are well under way for Sunday, November 19's Men's Carnival, which promises to be the best held for some time. Help is needed at the club on Saturday at 10am for the last-minute preparations so please lend your support. The carnival starts with morning tea at 8.30am, play at 9am. Three rounds of 16 ends will be played and presentations will be made after the third round. Thanks to the ladies for their catering of the carnival.

Southern Cross Bowls Club

OUR members enjoyed the Melbourne Cup bowls day and mouth-watering luncheon last week. Bill Lee and Cheryl Wickham were our best dressed man and lady. The winning team was B O'Brien, CWickham and K Mooney and the runners-up were V Gray, CHope and C Sawyer. The patchwork quilt raffle winner was Caitlin McConville. Thank you to our ladies for the beautiful salads and sweets.

It was great to see a full green for our turkey triples last Wednesday. We welcomed teams from Clifton and Tenterfield. The winners on 26 points were D Weier, Y Reid and M O'Leary and runners-up were P Klowss, L Hartley and VGray 23.5 points.

Results: T Hagley, J Marriott, L Butler def R Lawson, K Seaby, B Bourke 13-10; K Bloomfield, LCollie, O McPaul def C Weier, C Hope, N Fletcher 21-9; LTucker, W Tucker, G Creighton def M Harvey, B Murphy, GWilmot 23-14; D Cross, CWickham, J Johnson def Lyn, Marion, John 12-9; I Fordyce, JCalam, M Wagner v P Klowss, L Hartley, V Gray 11-11; G Shelley, P Collis, R Philps def B Lee, D Scotney, K Mooney 16-6; B Gainey, P Gainey, C-Sawyer def Q Hamer, A-Thornton, C Davidson 13-11; D Weier, Y Reid, M O'Leary def J Richardson, M Petrie, N-Richardson 17-8. Round two(skips only): N Fletcher def L Butler 16-12; B Bourke def GCreighton 19-10; G Wilmot def O McPaul 20-9; M Wagner def John (Clifton) 16-8; V Gray def K Mooney 18-8; C Sawyer def R Philps 18-11; M O'Leary def J Johnson 20-15; CDavidson def N Richardson 16-9. Good to see Tuck back on the green.

Our next turkey triples will be on December 13.

Tomorrow will be two games of B-grade singles: C Wickham v L Marriott and V O'Keefe v LHartley. There will also be social bowls starting at 1pm.

Results from last Thusday: CWeier, Y Reid def B O'Brien, V Gray 20-10; L Hartley, JMarriott, C Wickham def VO'Keefe, L Marriott, Daph/Claire 21-9.

Friday 17th will be our twilight bowls starting at 4pm, which will include another member draw. Following the bowls, the men will have their meeting at 7.30pm.

On Sunday the 19th the club will host the RSL Downs Diggers for bowls from 10am-noon followed by lunch and afternoon bowls for those who wish to enjoy another game. It would help to have your names in by Thursday for catering purposes.

Results of Sunday's play: LMarriott, Y Reid, B Lee def LMarriott, B Hartley, CWickham 14-12; R Lawson, TAspinall def C Hope, KMooney 26-11; Q Hamer, JMarriott, Slave def P Klowss, L Hartley, D Cross 25-12.

For those members who wish to purchase Goosey Gander tickets they are now available. Southern Cross open carnival is on November 26.

Clifton Bowls Club

RESULTS: Night bowls November 9: Riff Raffs 18 def Contractors 12; Tennis Club 18 def Clifton News 7; Tom Cats 14 def Bowling Stones 6; Split Ends 14 def JD Mechanical 2; Daley's Rural Services 16 def Holy Rollers 9. Winners Daley's Rural Services, runners-up Clifton News.

Saturday, November 11, 42 players took part in a great afternoon of bowls. JCochrane, B Bolzan, PMorton 14 def M Bowe, MLyall, N Postle 9; R Daley, NBrosnan, L Smith 20 def CGardner, N Pardella, P Mole 6; D Evans, J Wright, LPatterson 17 def J Doepel, PRyatt, K Weier 14; S Ritchie, JRitchie, A Ritchie 14 def DKehl, R Debnam, K.Morris 11; Red Daley, A Larkin, A Imhoff 16 def R Kitchener, K Wilson, DHughes 7; L Wright, D Allen, G Patterson 16 def L Doepel, RKehl, R Glare 9. Second round: R Glare 12 def D Hughes 5; A Imhoff 13 def A Ritchie 8; KMorris 18 def L Patterson 11; KWeier 20 def P Mole 6; PMorton 21 def L Smith 5; NPostle 23 def G Patterson 4. Clifton 170 def Allora 139. Best Allora team: J Cochrane, BBolzan, P Morton. Best Clifton team: J Doepel, P Ryatt, K Weier.

Coming events:

Sunday, November 19: President's Day. Names in by 11.30am for a noon start.

Saturday, November 25: Veterans singles at 1pm - KMorris v I Jackson.

Sunday, November 26: Veterans singles final at 1pm.

Carnivals: Saturday, November 25, Southern Cross Open Fours starting at 9am, nominated team M Skaines, JCochrane, A Imhoff and SEady.

Tannymorel Bowls Club

What a week we have had at the club, with the final round of the Tanny Classic played on Friday night, followed by the Jackie Bunch Memorial Bowls Day Cancer Fundraiser on Saturday afternoon and night. Friday night Bretto Grayson claimed the crown of the Classic Winners with 21 points and he sure is telling everyone he is the champ, he is even wearing a cap that says No. 1, go Bretto. Taking 2nd prize money was Lyn Coleman and Mick O'Leary with 3rd prize going to "The Young Gun” Taylah Hoffman and Aaron McKinney. Great effort to the non-bowlers Bretto, Lyn & Taylor. They showed the bowlers how to do it, poor ole Sue took the horses butt prize.

Results are Taylah, Annie Roche, Shep & Walshy 11 v Krystal, Quinton, Eli & Don 7. Paul Smith, Jim Lamb & Mick O 17 v Tegan Smith, Mrytle and Aaron 11. Warren Hoffman, Lyn Coleman & Croc 14 v Ash Coleman, Bretto "No 1” & Sue 9. Lloyd Johnson, Wayne Petersen, Terry Roche & Gordie 9 v Scott Petersen, Ken Armstrong, Fritzy & Thommo 8. Thommo said he let Gordie win because he knew he would "sook”. Again great six weeks and it will be back again soon.

Saturday 11/11/2017, was Jackie's Day and what a great day was had by all with 66 bowlers turning up for a beautiful meal, plenty of prizes in the multi-draw and heaps of great gear for auction. Well done to Ray, Monique & Megan you did a brilliant job. Jackie would have been so proud. To everyone who turned up you were all winners and there were no losers on the day. To everyone who purchased tickets, the girls in the kitchen and anyone who helped on the day, thanks very much for making this a wonderful day.

The bowls winners were drawn out of a hat with the winner being Dom, Belinda, Helena & Neil. Runners up were Cheryl, Bruce Mauch & Quinton. Results were D Kercheual, Wild Bill, Randy & Sue 26 v Amy, Bec, Rob & Cameron 11. Phil, Cathy, Bunchy & Slave 16 v Christine, Bev, Donna, Andrew 12. Phil, Ameila, Jack & Croc 15 v Pauline, Mary, Wendy & Geoff 15. Sarge, Kathy, Laura & Dave 12 v Dom, Belinda, Helena, Neil 9. Hospital 1 10 v Hospital 2 8. Johno & Tuck 19 v Lyn, Ashley, Kenny & Walshy 12. Carol, Paul & Lloyd 12 v Cheryl, Bruce & Quinton 10. Again, well done everyone what a great day and no Brett you are not going to the Commonwealth Games!

Warwick Indoor Bowls Association

RESULTS from Senior Citizens Open Day last Wednesday: winners E Quinn, J Hemmings, L McKenzie, M Blake; runners-up D Hollington, AMullins, J Hobbs, M Cameron; raffle D Hewitt.

Coming events:

St Mark's self-selected fours comp tonight at 7.30pm.

St Andrew's open afternoon tomorrow, free to play, 50-cent multi-draw lucky numbers.

Maroon Shield will be played at Stanthorpe on Tuesday, November 21. We will be car pooling for this day, if you would like to play phone Colon 46615932.

Bridge Shield will be held on Monday, November 27, at St Mary's Hall at 7.30pm. Nominate teams of four to Col ASAP on 46615932.

Lastly, Wesley club will be holding their open afternoon on Wednesday, November 29.

Langham Slashers Golf

ON SUNDAY a small field played for the Rose City Premium Meats-sponsored day. Gerry Morrisey won the day with a nett 30, one shot in front of runner-up Greg Owens on nett 31. Brett Donovon had the best gross for the day with a 46 off the bat, Brendan Landrigan had the least putts, only needing 14 putts in his nine holes, Dave Speedy, Keith Clarke and Gerry Morrisey shared the pins and Graham Olsen hit the longest drive of the day. Next Sunday we will play the front nine.

Allora Golf

NO RESULTS for last Friday Percy's Fruit Duckrun, once the rains came people headed for cover. With a group of players heading to Goombungee for their open we played for club trophies, the results will be in next week's notes.

This Friday the Percy's Fruit-sponsored Duckrun will tee from 2pm, all welcome to attend.

Sunday will be our open day, it a single stroke event in all grades for ladies and men proudly sponsored by Denny Engineering, City Golf club, Eziali Excavations, Sam Eaves Golf, Darwalla Milling Co and Rural Maintenance Guy.

The Ken Wilson Cup will be awarded to best stableford score. This is a great award and last year's winner, Bazz Brown, is desperate to hold on to the trophy. Sam Eaves Golf Pop Up Pro Shop will be there. Monster raffle, with the main prize golf and accommodation for two at Kooralbyn Resort. Carts to hire. $25 entry, lunch and bar snacks provided. Morning and afternoon tee times available. More than $2500 in prizes to be won, phone Baz on 0476418486 or Simmo on 0448665999.

Warwick Women's Golf

LAST Wednesday we had 29 playing in the Lara Farrell- sponsored single stroke. Lara's day was postponed due to wet weather in October and it was a pleasure to welcome Lara to our presentation on Saturday to congratulate Judy Lester on her fantastic score of 68 nett. The runner-up was Dianne Evans, who also had a good score of 70. Majella Kahler won the all-in pin on 13, with Janine Stewart, Patti Hemmings and Gwen Porter winning the graded pin on the seventh. The remainder: Mary Young, Zel Crook 71, Patsy McIntosh, Vicki Bennett 73, who all won a ball in the run down, Gwen Porter, Janine Stewart 75, Annice Payne, Majella Kahler, Melanie McLennan, Ellie Casey, Joan Burt, Yvonne Pinington, Patti Hemmings, Marg Adcock 76, Judy Stiff, Janet Davis 77, Joy Bowles, Anna Cox, Patricia Eastwell, Tub Ingall 78, Marge Burley, Janet Aspinall, Marlene Vincent, Jan Maher, Gill Young, Jean Fysh and Helen Olsen.

On Saturday we played an aggregate stableford, sponsored by valued members Trish and Ross Bell Butchers. Trish and Ross provided vouchers to the winning pair and runners-up. It was great to see Anne Lyons partner with Mary Young to have a combined score of 75, with Anne having a great score of 42 stableford. Mary also had another good game with 33. The runners-up were Tub Ingall and Pamela Kerr on 72. Marg Adcock took the pin on the 11th. The graded pin was on the fifth and that saw Mary, Danielle Seibel and Patricia Eastwell take that pin. The teams that won a ball in the run down were Gail Watts and Judy Lester and Anna Cox and Dianne Evans both with 70.

Yvonne Pinington and Marg Adcock scored 68, Vicki Bennett and Helen Olsen 67, Lou Carey and Gwen Mills 63, Cita Weier and Danielle Seibel 62, Jan Maher and Annice Payne, Zel Crook and Jean Fysh 60, Gill Young and Jan Aspinall, Melanie McLennan and Trish Bell, Janet Davis and Patricia Eastwell 59, Jill Barnes and Ellie Casey 53.

We would like to remind everyone that our core skills lessons with Sam continue this Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

All the ladies at presentation were able to view the new team shirt that will be worn for pennants and open days next year. You are welcome to buy one even if you do not intend to play these days. The shirts are in the ladies' room and there is a form to leave your name and size. We would like to get orders finalised with Kim by Saturday.

Today we are playing a stableford off white markers for Style Shoes and on Saturday a single stroke sponsored by Red Rooster.