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Ayr Bowling Club has enjoyed another vibrant week on the greens, with a great mix of social and championship games bringing members together. With the championship season now in full swing, competition has been fierce but friendly, highlighting the skill and sportsmanship of our bowlers, while well-attended social games continue to strengthen the club’s sense of community.
Tuesday Open Social bowls was played in overcast conditions with intermittent showers. Winners were Donna Soper, Al Hardcastle and Beryl Cornford defeating Bruce McCallum, Shelia Hardcastle and Col Essex; Meryl Smith and Barry Shepherd defeating Cisco and Chris Berkery; Merle Nixon, Happy Horan and Ross McLaughlin defeating Vince Smock, Barry Hewson and Heather Jorgensen; and Karen Shepherd, Lloyd Shepherd and Ron Soper defeating John Pirrone, Raelene Hervey and Anthony Bull.
Wednesday night Open Social bowls saw 16 bowlers on the green, with Bertilla Piazetta, Bill Walker and Sam Caltabiano winning their triples game, Jackson Towers, Margaret McLaughlin and Ron Smythe winning the second triples game, and Ruth Moore and Tricia Achille winning their pairs game.
Saturday’s Open Social bowls saw 24 bowlers play three rinks games, with the club buzzing as open pennant teams took to the greens for a friendly yet competitive practice match ahead of the season. Winners were John Pirrone, Bruce McCallum, Shelia Hardcastle and Allen Bartlett defeating Cisco, Joe Grabbi, Sam Caltabiano and Chris Olditch; Al Hardcastle, Beryl Cornford, Ron Soper and Pam Power defeating Lorraine Wolffe, Barry Shepherd, Kaz and Anthony Bull on a countback after a draw; and Betty Schultz, Merle Nixon, Barry Hewson and Dot Cutting defeating Donna Soper, Karen Shepherd, Maria Spano and Wayne Meitzel. Congratulations to Wayne Meitzel on winning the meat tray.
Thursday Round 2 of the A Grade Championship Singles saw Anthony Bull defeat Barry Shepherd 26–19 in a great game, progressing to the next round.
If you are interested in trying lawn bowls, Ayr Bowling Club, located at 101 Young Street, Ayr, can be contacted on (07) 4783 1336 or via its Facebook page. Open Social bowls are played Tuesday, Wednesday evening or Saturday afternoon, and all skill levels are welcome with bowls available to use.
Contributed with thanks to Anthony Bull
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