Nathalia Bowls Club News

BENDIGO BANK FOOLS DAY TOURNAMENT

A successful Fools Day Tournament was held at the Club on Saturday 23^rd March, 2024 in the most pleasant weather conditions made for a great setting with teams from far and wide participating - Glenroy, Moulamein, Berrigan, Numurkah, Picola, Whunghu, Swanpool, Tocumwal, Benalla, Findley and Nathalia.  60 players in all. 

Pictured is winning team from Picola (L-R) John Gillard, Trevor Price and Sue Jamieson

The Winners on the day were Sue Jameson’s team from Picola.  Runners Up were a team lead by Tony Turner from Findley.  Alan Cooper, who coordinated the day, thanked the Bendigo Bank for their generous sponsorship and all who helped on the day, the ladies in the kitchen -   Lyn Cooper for cooking the roast, Karen Stortenbeker, Marilyn Frost, Fay Hutchins, Bev Hutchins, Julie Olsen, Tessa Ward and Claire Andrews. Liz Oliver for doing the raffle.  Ian Bolton, Kevin Scolyer, Flea Hutchins, Geoff Ward and Trevor Cobbledick for marking the Greens, cleaning the ditches and mowing the surrounds.   Special thanks goes to Trevor Cobbledick for helping Alan for to prepare the Greens.  Alan also thanked everyone for coming and supporting us and hoped to see all again next year.

GOOD FRIDAY BOWLS DAY

A GOOD FRIDAY BOWLS DAY was held at the Club to raise money for the ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL APPEAL.  This has been an annual fund raiser by the Club for many years.  This year, being the most successful, raising $2,858.00.  This amount is included in the overall Nathalia total.  There were 68 players including a contingent from the Nathalia Tennis Club Tournament.  A Silent Auction, raffle and trading table was held. Afternoon tea was supplied by members and players.  A big thank you to all the donations from local businesses and the Members, who work hard to make this day a success.

The FINAL BAREFOOT BOWLS NIGHT was held on 15^th March, with 34 bowlers playing.  It has been a great season and will be on again later in the year.  Thanks once again to Alan Cooper for organizing the nights and thanks to Steve Campbell for running the bar and all his many bartenders.

The Club is holding a Fashion Parade on Tuesday 9^th April and a Trivia Night on Saturday 20^th April.  All welcome.  Come along and have some fun and the Annual General Meeting is at the Club on 30^th April at 7pm.