August 27, 2026

HOME HILL CSC PREPARES TO HOST SECOND TOURNAMENT FOR 2026

The Home Hill Community Sports Club is in the throws of preparing to host its second interclub tournament for 2026 set down for Saturday 29 August. Club members are excited and looking forward to welcoming visiting clubs from Collinsville, Wangaratta, Brandon, Giru, Alligator Creek, St Townsville, and Cutheringa to compete in a triples event sponsored by All Rigg Townsville. Home Hill fully appreciates the support and interest shown in the tournament from the clubs visiting and as well the interest shown by our members.

Club News

Thursday club bowls saw a return our regular southern visitors in Gordon Braid ( Burrum Heads), Mark Pierce ( Foster NSW), Ray Hollis (Beresfield NSW), as well as new visitors in Leane Wallace and Mike Johnson (Hervey Bay). It was also pleasing to welcome Giru President Ian Oconnell and wife Vicki. The value these visitors add to the success of our club can never be understated. We extend our thanks and appreciation to them all.  

On the Green

Club singles championships  

The past week has seen a combination of both Ladies and men competing with Four games played.  Game One (1) Between Trevor Elton and Joe Linton with Trevor taking the win. Game Two (2) between Gary Nosworthy and Phil Marsden with Gary taking the win. Game Three (3) between Des Chapman and Paul Vass with Des taking the win. Game Four (4) between Sandra Darwin and Maureen Marsden with Sandra taking the win. The club extends its congratulations to all winning players.

Club Bowls

Four games of triples were played in what can only be described as perfect conditions. On Rink Two (2) Glenn Berryman, Steve Mutu, and Chris Holden had a convincing win over Jeff Taylor, Terry Feakes, and Judy Elton. On Rink Six (6) Hugh Mongomery, Ray Hollis, and Mark Pierce had a relatively sound win over Ron Smith, Meryl Smith, and Janet Arthur. On Rink Seven (7) Bruce McCallum, Dino Poli, and Katerina Stuckler had a strong win over Bruce Ross, Leanne Wallace, Robert Piva. On Rink Eight (8) Glenn Berryman, Steve Mutu, and Chris Holden were too good for Jeff Taylor, Terry Feakes, and Judy Elton. Congratulations to all the winning teams.

Random Rink winners for the day were Glenn Berryman, Steve Mutu and Chris Holden. (Congratulations gentlemen).

The raffle for the day of a bottle of Dimple Whiskey went to Leanne Wallace with the second prize of a bottle of wine going to Mick McCloskey (Congratulations go to both winners).

Weekly Activities; Monday at 9,00am Light Exercise Group, Tuesday at 9.00am Trimmers, Wednesday at 9.00am Craft Group, at 5.30 for 6.00pm start Social Bowls Ph 0468313115, at 5.30pm Hot Shot darts Ph Scott 0480208335. Thursday at 9.00am for heads down at 9.30am Bingo. Friday at 5.30pm Hot Shots 8 Ball.  

Contributed by Bob Pickard