April 1, 2026

On The Green At The Home Hill Community Sports Club

On the green this week has been exciting for members with the continuation of the club competition fours progressing very well keeping Games Director Mick OIlsen a happy man with all games expected to be completed within the scheduled time frame.

Games played saw Trevor Elton, Mick McLoskey, Margaret Chapmen, Judy Elton took the win over Gary Nosworthy, Norm Bethell, A Davenport, Paul Vass. In game Two Tony Edie, Wayne Newton, Jeff Phillips, Scott Taylor had a win over Mick Olsen, Michael Young, Joslen Defranciscis, Bob Young. This game from all reports was won on the last end with Wayne Newton being the standout of the team. In game Three Bruce McCallum, Katarina Stuckler, Les Hoey, Janet Arthur, had a convincing win over Phil Marsden, Bob Pickard, Maureen Marsden, Amy Bailey Newton. All games were played in good competitive spirit. The club extends congratulations to all the winners and commiserations to the losing teams. There’s always next year.

Thursday club bowls saw 21 players take to the green to compete in Two games of pairs, and two games of triples. On rink three Joe Linton, Paul Vass won with a reasonable margin over Jeff Phillips, Judy Elton. Rink Four saw Mick McCloskey, Bruce McCallum, Des Chapman win with a comfortable margin over Wayne Newton, Maureen Marsden, Steve Mutu. On Rink Five, Trevor Elton, Margaret Chapmen, won by a close margin over Gary Nosworthy, Scott Taylor. Rink Six saw Phil Marsden, Les Hoey, Cisco compete in another close encounter taking the win over Glenn Berriman, Ron Smith, Janet Arthur. Overall winners on the day were Joe Linton and Paul Vass.

Wednesday night social bowls prior to sausage sizzle remain popular within the club. Names in by 5.30pm with a 6.00pm start. Members of the community who are considering having a try are more than welcome. Come and experience a night under the stars, the sound of music in the background and friendly social atmosphere. You won’t go away, disappointed.  

Saturday social bowls numbers were down this week due to some members playing away in Townsville. However, a game of competition fours was played and a game of triples between Wayne Newton, Warren Bunn, Paul Vass who took out the win over Ron Smith, Rob Darr, Meryl Smith. Community members are welcome to come and have a try. Names in by 1:30pm with a 2pm start. Phone 0478642515

Three Home Hill Teams who competed in the Wilmar Challenge played at Brandon Bowls Club on Saturday 21 March made the club proud by demonstrating the competitive friendly attitude that is embellished in the ethos of our club. President of the Brandon Jamie Woods commented that it was great to see all the Burdekin colors across the green. Our congratulations go to the Ayr teams who took the shield for 2026.

Club weekly activities

Monday morning at 9.00am Gentle Exercise class

Tuesday morning at 9.00am Trimmers

Wednesday morning at 9.00am Craft group

Thursday morning at 9.30am Bingo

Contributed by Bob Pickard.