Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Home Hill Bowls Heat Up on Warm Winter’s Day

Twenty players turned out for a very warm winter’s afternoon, with temperatures reaching 30°C at 1:30 pm. You have to love winter in the Burdekin!

On Rink 3 (Pairs), Paul Vass and Steve Doig prevailed on the last end against Neville Webb and Trevor Elton.

Rink 4 (Triples) saw Judy Elton, Elaine Young, and Michael McClosky edge out Bob Young, Mark Swaine, and Warren “Yogi” Bunn in a close contest.

On Rink 5 (Triples), Des Chapman, Ron Smith, and Glen Bones Berryman accounted for Bruce McCallum, Dino Poli, and Joe Linton.

Rink 6 (Pairs) winners were Betty Webb and Alex Bojack (pictured), who defeated Janet Arthur and Norm Bethell.

The raffle, featuring a meat tray from DNS Butchers, was won by Steve Doig, with second prize—a bottle of wine—claimed by Glen Bones Berryman.

Mark your calendars for 21st September for the annual Wilmar Challenge, hosted this year at Rummeny Green, Home Hill. The event rotates between the four Burdekin clubs. Food and drinks will be available, so come along and support your club.

Regular club activities continue: Monday morning fitness, Tuesday Trimmers and Tuesday Funday, Wednesday morning Kraft group, Wednesday evening barefoot bowls with sausage sizzle, Thursday morning BINGO, Thursday afternoon social bowls, and Saturday social bowls at $5 per game. Last Saturday saw a strong turnout of players.

Until next week, good bowling!

Photo and report by Stephen Doig

Winners of the day Betty Webb and Alex Bojack.

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