NOTES FROM CLUBS

Warwick Bowls Club

On Wednesday, November 1, we had Hewan Gibson's 90th Birthday Bash which was a very successful afternoon with 32 on the green plus 10 non-players. Results with 1 for an end plus 4 for a win: J. Pritchard, L. Collie, S. Tyter, D. Christensen def. R. Forbes, T. Seaniger, K. Bloomfield, D. Warr 16-9; D. Neal, P. Seipelt, P. Wagner def. I. Fordyce, B. Buckel, S. Valentine 17-8; G. Niven, J. Cutmore, E. Welsh def. R. Valentine, T. Owens, T. Wright 19-6; R. Smith, B. Christensen, G. Penn def. C. Johnson, R. Tartan, J. Simpson 16-9; P. Cutmore, H. Gibson, K. Hayes def. R. Bean, J. Niven, B. Hansen 15-10. Congratulations to the winners G. Niven, J. Cutmore and E. Welsh and to the runner-up's Don Neal, P. Seipelt, P. Wagner.

Our congratulations to Hewan on his 90th Birthday, and to be still playing very competitive bowls after 23 years, and at his age, is really a wonderful achievement. Thank you to Hewan and Mrs. Gibson for a very enjoyable bowls day and excellent lunch. There were several lucky raffle prize winners.

The winners of the 'Spiders' were Bill Buckel, Tony Pritchard and Ross Smith. Results of play in club selected fours played on the 4th November: H. Gibson sub for D. Neal, K. Bloomfield, B. Christensen, M. Holder d. I. Fordyce, A. Naylor, M. O'Leary, S. Tyter 23-14; C. Johnson, S. Valentine, T. Wright, J. Simpson d. B. Hansen, D. Warr, R. Bean, E. Welsh 23-21.

Social play: R. Forbes, M. Buckel d. R. Valentine, B. Maunder 14-11. Call up for 11 November will be J. Simpsons team versus M. Holders team.

Coming Events for November: Wed. 8th: Social. Sat. 11th: Social. Wed. 15th: The last Jackpot Pairs Bowls for 2017 - Jackpot of $150 must be won. Fri. 17th: Our Christmas Party. Would those attending please register on the Christmas Invitation Poster inside the front door. The poster has all the details. We will have "The Grumpies” playing once again.

Last year, "The Grumpies” played wonderful music, singing song we could all remember, and dancing, made it the best party we have had. So, let's all come along by 6.30pm and make it as successful as last year's party. Sat. 18th: Social. Sun. 19th: Ken O'Dea Floor Coverings are sponsoring a mixed triple bowls afternoon, and our sincere thanks to Ken for his sponsorship. Wed. 22nd: KFC sponsored bowls afternoon. Sat. 25th: Social. Sun. 26th: Patroness Elsie Clear and patron Hewan Gibson will be holding their sponsored bowls afternoon. Wed. 29th: Christensen's & Valentine's sponsored bowls.

Warwick East Bowls Club

Last Thursday was the open triples competition. Unfortunately, due to many reasons, numbers were well down on previous months. Thank you to the bowlers who supported the game.

Results are as follows. Round 1. R. Lawson, D. Scotney, K. Mooney 18 d G. Brady, G. Shelley (6 bowls) 6. B. Lee, R. Philps, P. Collis 26 d K. Wilson, C. Lawler, G. Nicklich 7. T. Cochrane, M. Skaines, G. Green 13 d J. Johnson, B. Gibson (6 bowls) 10. C. Johnson, D. Weir, M. O'Leary 15 d A. MacLashen, G. Rubie, R. Parker 8. Round 2. Skips only. P. Collis 17 d M. O'Leary 8. B. Gibson 17 d G. Shelley 6. G. Nicklich 13 d R. Parker 12. K. Mooney 14 d G. Green 7. Congratulations to the winners R. Lawson, D. Scotney and K. Mooney. Runners-up B. Lee, R. Philps, P. Collis. Thank you to Bill and Vic for a great green. Also thank you to the Warwick Work Camp and our ladies for a delicious afternoon tea.

Then on Friday we hosted a visit-in from Wellington Point Bowlers. Sixty-two sat down for lunch prepared by the 'catering staff of Warwick East' and 52 bowlers enjoyed their game of bowls after lunch. Gifts were presented and received by both presidents of the clubs. The raffle was won by Gloria Brady and the second prize, donated by Venus Smith, was won by a Wellington Point member.

The Men's Carnival November 19 and the entries are good; the Ladies Christmas Hoy and Cent Sale Sunday, November 26; SDMDBA competition at Warwick East on Saturday, December 2 followed by a QIPRA visit bowls and dinner that night.

The Club 'cash for Christmas' raffle has commenced and the raffle will be drawn at the Men's Carnival. Saturday mixed bowls is on again this week. Remember the later starting time of 3pm. Names in by 2.30pm

Southern Cross Bowls Club

Today Wednesday will be our monthly Turkey triples starting at noon. Tomorrow Thursday, Nov 9 will be social bowls starting at 1pm and on Sun, Nov 12, there will be social mixed bowls starting at 1pm.

Results from last week - Thursday- T Hagley, L Marriott, C Sawyer def V O'Keefe, B Donovan, Yvonne/Daph 28-3; L Hartley, C Wickham, V Gray def J Marriott, L Butler, C Hope 26-6. Twilight bowls results - Y Reid, V Gray, C Davidson def V O'Keefe, D Cross, C Sawyer 16-12; G Johnson, B Hartley, C Hope def B Hope, B Lee, J Johnson 18-12; L Hartley, B Bourke def R Lawson, K Seaby 18-17; Q Hamer, J Lawardorn, D Scotney def J McKelvie, R Francis, K Mooney 29-7. Winners on the lowest winning margin were Linda and Brian.

The lucky winner of the members draw was D Cross with number 11. Sunday's results - P Klowss, P Gainey, J Johnson def D Watters, L Hartley, Dave/Slave 23-13; V Gray, T Francis def T Gainey, C Hope 23-11; R Francis, B Lee def R Lawson, K Mooney 28-18.

Coming up on Sunday Nov 19 will be a visit in from the RSL Downs Diggers with morning bowls, lunch and maybe a short game after lunch. All players are welcome to come along.

Clifton Bowls Club

Results: Thursday, November 2 - Night Bowls: Riff Raffs 13 def G & K Fencing 11; Contractors 15 def Clifton News 12; Tennis Club 23 def Bowling Stones 6; Daley's Rural Services won on forfeit; Daley Water Service 14 def Tom Cats 8; Split Ends 14 def Holy Rollers 8.

Winners Split Ends, runners-up Bowling Stones. Saturday, November 4 - A full green of 64 bowlers including a busload of over 30 from South Toowoomba Club turned out for the Weier Boys Day and enjoyed a fun day of bowls in ideal weather. Round 1: D Dessaix, R Gorman, R Debnam and G Hawker def R Daley, R Collins, K Muller and T Wilson 15 - 8; Rus Gorman, B Donovan, P Ryatt, and R Smith def M Mitchell, T Sendall, J Cochrane and K Dawson 15 - 7; Rick Gorman, C Platter, M Skaines and J Bero def Rhys Gorman, L Doepel, A Smith and R Weier 13 - 7; S Stewart, D Kehl, B Wombolt and D Ehlers def L Stewart, D Schefe, N Brosnan and G Frizzel 12 - 6; K Streeter, R Kehl, C Collins and B O'Callaghan def M Spruill, M Lyall, B Meara and K Morris 15 - 6; B Horn, M Bowe, D Toovey and R Glare def B Pearman, F Rhule, G Dwan and I Jackson 16 - 9; G Jago, G Dwan, P Daley and T Ehlers def M Streeter, L Buchanan, G Goldman and L Smith 14 - 5; Scotty, J Fraham, S Naumann and K Kuhn def G Roy, B Hohn, M Charlesworth and N Postle 17 - 14. Round 2: T Ehlers def I Jackson 18 - 4; N Postle def L Smith 11 - 10; K Kuhn def G Hawker 11 - 8; K Dawson def T Wilson 13 - 7; J Bero def G Frizzel 17 - 3; W O'Callaghan def D Ehlers 17 - 6; R Glare and K Morris drew 11 all, R Smith and R Weier drew 11 all.

Prizewinners were drawn from the hat. Coming Events: Thursday, November 9 - Night Bowls at 7pm sponsored by Clifton Arms Hotel: Riff Raffs vs Contractors; Clifton News vs Tennis Club; G & K Fencing vs Tom Cats; JD Mechanical vs Split Ends; Bowling Stones vs Daley Water Service; Holy Rollers vs Daley's Rural Services. Saturday 11th November - Clifton/Allora Clock to start at 12noon. Please put your name on the list if you can play.

We still need another seven bowlers for this event to match Allora's team of 21. Sunday, November 19 - President's Day. Names in by 11.30am for a 12noon start. Saturday 25th November - Veteran Singles at 1pm: K Morris v I Jackson. Sunday, November 26 - Veteran Singles Final at 1pm. Carnivals: Saturday 25th November: Southern Cross Open Fours starting at 9am - nominated team - M Skaines, J Cochrane, A Imhoff and S Eady.

Warwick Indoor Bowls Association

Results from Central`s open afternoon were winners M Schelbach D Campbell C Cameron. r/up M Vincent M Baguley L McKenzie J Hemmings Raffle was D Hewitt M Blake. Coming events are Senior Citizens open afternoon this Wednesday the 8th starting at1.30pm at Senior Citzs. centre Albert Street. St Andrew's Club will be holding their AGM on Thursday, November 9 at Williams Hall starting at 1.30pm.

On Wednesday, the 15th St Mark`s will hold their annual self-selected fours competition, starting at 7.30pm in St Mark's Hall there will be good trophies on offer plus 50-cent raffle, please call Ruth on 46613073. On Thursday, November 16 St Andrew's will be holding their last open afternoon for the year, it will be free to play, but we will have a 50-cent multi-draw raffle.

The Maroon Shield competition against Stanthorpe will be held on Tuesday, November 21. On Monday, November 27 the Bridge Shield is on at St Mary's Hall starting at 7.30 pm please nominate teams of four to Col at 46615932. Please send Col your notes for the next two weeks at 46615932.

Langham Slashers Golf

Last Sunday was our monthly Warwick RSL sponsored day which always draws a good field of players thanks to the RSL for their great support of our club. It was good to see popular club member Laurie King back playing and he had a great day posting a nett 17 to win the day from runner up Danny Lyons on nett 22, Dan had a great round of 42 off the stick to have the best gross for the day, consistent player Keith Clarke had the least putts with 13 Gary Millard & Laurie King shared the pins, Robbie Eastwell hit the longest drive and Graham Olsen was our Bradman Ball winner for the day. Next week we will tackle the back nine. I hope to see everyone next week.

Warwick Men's Golf

Friday 3/11 Red Rooster Rumble winner OCB was Brian Sullivan with 19pts. Runner-up was Allan Matthews. Ball rundown: Gerald Morrisey, Greg Wallace, Tracey Spinetti, Ross Kingston, Gordon McKeen. NTP: 5th Neil Moore, 7th Kerrin Delaney, 9th Ross Kingston. Saturday 4/11 Warwick Real Estate monthly medal division 1 winner was Mark Thomas with 66 nett, runner-up was Eddie Kemp with 67 nett.

Division 2 winner was Laurie King with 60 nett, runner-up was Gordon Kerr with 65 nett. Ball rundown: Kevin Harrison, Chris Hynes 67, Bob Lester 68, Josh Hynes, Bill Mckillop, Mick Payne, Doug Wilson 69, Peter Boney 70. NTP: 5th Laurie King, 7th Jon Pearson, 9th John Porter, 11th Simon Macdonald, 16th Neil Carney. Pro pin: Bob Lester 4 balls, Matt Tate 2 balls, Chris Hynes 1 ball, Jay Roberts 1 ball. This Saturday, 11/11 we play a single stableford sponsored by Horse & Jockey Hotel Motel and Char-Belas.

The annual Holden Scramble has now been rescheduled to 25/2/18. Sunday 12/11 we play the annual Mercantile Day sponsored by NAB. So, arrange your group and come and play this great social day. Event is open to golfers and non-golfers. To book ring the pro shop on 46613664.

The AGM of the golf club is to be held Monday 27/11 at 7pm at the Hawker Road Function Centre. Nominations for 2018 committee close next Monday 13/11. Nomination forms are located on the noticeboard in the clubhouse.

To nominate fill in a nomination form and obtain the signature of a proposer and seconder, both of whom must be full financial members of Warwick Golf Club and place the nomination back on the board before Monday 13/11.

Remember the clubhouse is closed on Mondays and Tuesday's so you won't be able to access the nomination forms on Monday 13/11. If you feel you can contribute to the running of WGC then nominate for committee. Thanks to all the volunteers who have helped with the re-turfing of the greens. Your contributions have been much appreciated and will ensure that our golf course remains one of the best in country Queensland.

Warwick Women's Golf

Last Wednesday, November 1 we had a great field of 29 playing in the Cafe Jacqui's sponsored single stableford event. Ellie Casey had a fantastic 40 points to take home a lovely prize from Jacqui's with Judy Lester runner up with a great 38 points. We thank Jacqui for her generous sponsorship.

The All-In pin on the 7th was won by Judy and the graded on the 11th were A grade Melanie McLennan, B grade Karen Mackie and C grade Carolyn Abood.

Great to see you playing Carolyn and also welcome back Di Mac. The remainder of the field was as follows, V Bennett 37, P McIntosh 35, T Ingall 34, P Hemmings, Z C.rook 33, C Abood 32, M McLennan, Y Pinington, J Stewart, A Cox, A Payne 31, J Fysh, G Porter, M Wright 30, P Eastwell, J Maher 29, D Evans, J Aspinall 28, J Barnes, J Stiff, J Burt 27, M Burley, H Olsen 25, S O'Connell and D MacDonald.

Saturday was our last Monthly Medal for the year played in two divisions. There were some good scores in division 1 and the winner was Majella Kahler on a countback from Tub Ingall with scores of 69 nett. Jan Maher was the best in division 2 with 71 nett. This means Majella is now eligible the play in the Medal of Medalists on the 2nd December and Jan gets herself another entry. Tub was the overall runner up.

The putting was won by Janine Stewart with 24 putts and Patti Hemmings with 31. Great putting girls.

The All-In pin went to Donna Keogh, A Grade Helen Olsen, B Grade Annice Payne and C Grade Pam Kerr. Other division 1 scores, J Stewart, M Young 71, J Lester, A Cox 72, M McLennan 73, M Adcock 75, H Olsen 76, D Evans, J Barnes 78, G Mills, E Casey 80, P McIntosh 81. Division 2, T Keogh 76, P Kerr 77, P Hemmings, K Mackie 78, Z Crook 79, M Vincent, D Keogh 83, A Payne 85, M Burley 86.

Remember ladies that the shootout is on December 3. There are still a few games left for you to qualify and there is a bit of a tussle happening for the final few spots. Also, our core skill lessons start this week for the Thursday and Friday ladies. Next Sunday the 12th is the NAB sponsored Mercantile Day, so get together your groups of four and support this annual event.

Today we play a single stroke sponsored by Lara Farrell Hairdresser, thanks Lara for your kind support and next Saturday, grab yourself a partner for an aggregate stableford sponsored by our great friends Trish and Ross Bell Butchers.

Sporters Golf Club

Last Wednesday, 56 members faced the starter in the Warwick Hotel trophy for November. Winner on the day was Gary 2 Names on 40 points on a countback from Rod Kilner. Ball rundown: Doug Wilson 39, Mike Hoskin 38, Garry Adcock 38, Evan Pfeffer 38, Eddie Big Cods 38, Mort Henderson 37, Allan Matthews 37.

NTP's: Eddie big Cods on 5th, Jon Pearson on 7th, 9th was a skinner, pro pin 11th Luke Munro 4, Ian Skillen 2, Kerrin Delaney/Mike Hoskin/Mal Galloway/ Mort Henderson 1 each. Pro pin on 13th - Ian Skillen 4, Mooloolaba Mal 2, Luke Munro/Wayne Foster/Lawrie Hewson/Evan Pfeffer and Keith Farrell 1 ball each, Peter Hynes on 16th.

This week we play in the Danny Lyons Sports trophy, and the following week in the Hawker Road Function Centre trophy. Congratulations to Sam the Pro for his excellent 2nd place in the QLD PGA last week on Hamilton Island, which qualifies him for the Australian PGA at the end of the month.

Well done to all Sporters members who turned out in force on Monday morning to help out our green staff and our band of volunteers with the re-turfing of the 3rd and 6th greens.

I am sure there would have been a considerable usage of Panadol Osteo on Monday evening for aching hands, back and knees.

The club is hoping to have the greens back in action by Christmas.

In the meantime, please enjoy the three temporary greens.

nd our golf thought for the week.

Age is something that doesn't matter; unless you are a cheese. Louis Bunuel.

Enjoy your golf!