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25.01.2022 Club Dubbo 2020 Annual Presentation Day The West Dubbo Women’s bowling calendar came to a climax last night, with the staging of the President’s Pairs and last Sunday of Presentation Day. A great night & day was had with 50 bowlers attending. There was bowls Sunday morning, and the annual event last night. Both events had sumptuous meals, thanks to Maree in the bistro! The club’s board members were on hand to present the trophies and prize-money to the winners and runner...s-up of the championships held throughout 2020. As well as the championship winners, there were several other major awards presented that carried much prestige within the club. Female Bowler of the Year: Judy Cassidy Most Improved Female Bowler: Kelly Dart Women’s Minor Singles: Laura Walters Women Minor Pairs: Pam Dawson, Gai Morrison Women Minor/ Major Pairs: Kelly Dart, Deb Morrow Womens Fours: Kelly Dart, Helen Davis, Fay Holmes, Heather Purcell Women’s Triples: Kathy Edwards, Deb Brown, Deb Morrow Women’s Major Pairs: Heather Purcell Women’s President Pairs: Gai Morrison, Deb Morrow Women’s Major Singles: Tracy Silk See more

25.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 5th November Ladies’ Club Championships Kelly Dart, Helen Davis, Fay Holmes and Heather Purcell are the 2020 Ladies Fours Champions. In an action-packed final last Sunday, they edged out June Usher, Deb Brown, Ros Gilholme and Judy Cassidy, picking up three shots on the last end to win 15 11. On the Saturday prior, Yvonne Fitzsimmons, Deb Brown, Ros Gilholme and Judy Cassidy defeated Kathy Edwards, Ivy Jeffries, Tracey Silk and Deb Morrow 19...Continue reading

25.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 24th September Ladies’ Club Championships In last week’s Minor Singles’ Championship matches, Gai Morrison 25 def Pam Dawson 14 in a quarter-final, but could not maintain that form in Saturday’s semi-final, going down to Laura Walters 25 to 19. Last Sunday’s rain has delayed the other semi-final between Kelly Dart and Hela Bryan, and this will now be played on Saturday at 1.00pm. The 2010 Ladies Club Triples’ Championship begins this Sunday, ...with the following matches scheduled for 10.30am: D Brown, Y Sampson, D Morrow v P Dawson, B Goss, M Rich; K Dart, H Purcell, P Kessey v C Kitcher, A Findlay, I Jeffries; J Ball, J Usher, J Cassidy v S Monie, R Yearby, N Phillips. Saturday 3rd October at 10.30am L Walters, M Coffee, L Furney v A Beecroft, H Davis, F Holmes; The format is 2 bowls each over 21 ends. Social Bowls John Mackenzie and Roy Frost took out last Wednesday’s open social bowls’ competition. Dave ‘Killer’ Kilsby, Neville Kitcher and Graham Ross were second, and Aileen Beecroft, Hela Bryan and Bev Goss were third. Hela Bryan also won the Lucky Draw prize. John Mackenzie was at it again on Friday morning, teaming this time with Barrie Sigsworth to win the chocolates. Dave Kilsby and Col Hume were runners-up. Roger Braintree was successful in winning the Lucky Draw. In the return of ‘Sizzling Saturdays’ last weekend, Grant Madsen and Phil Morrow took home the big purse, defeating John Fardell and Rick See on a countback. Bev Goss and Mick ‘Mellow’ Smith salvaged something on the day, taking home the best second round card. Open competition is on again this Saturday, and names need to be in to Anthony by 11.30am. .Club Scene On the Sunday of the long weekend (4th October), Club Dubbo is putting on a new one-day tournament; a versatile triples event. There will be $2200 in prize-money, with four games of bowls on the day. Each player plays a singles’ game, two pairs’ games and a triples’ game to finish. At $20 per player, the event is open to men’s, ladies’ and mixed teams, and lunch is included. Players can nominate in teams or as a single entry, and the day is open to Club Dubbo members and bowlers in the Orana geographical region, which includes Cobar, Mudgee, Coonabarabran, Gilgandra, Narromine, Coonamble, Warren, Wellington, and of course, Dubbo (COVID-19 regulations apply). The event is limited to the first 20 teams entered. For further information on any of the above, kindly contact Club Dubbo’s sedulous bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, on 6884 3000. See more

25.01.2022 FOURS final is underway

24.01.2022 Women's Minor Singles: Well done to Laura Walters on reaching the final of our minor singles after she defeated Gai Morrison yesterday 25-19. other semi final will be played next Saturday between Kelly Dart & Hela Bryan.

24.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 14th January Mixed Championships The 2020 Mixed Pairs Championship begins this month and will be played on Thursday and Friday evening or Saturday morning. it's up to teams by mutual agreement to chose! It will be a 3-bowl format over 18 ends. Entries close this Friday, with the first round to be held on January 21. Final of 2020 mix fours championship will be played this Saturday at 9-30am between Ros Gilholme, Bruce Baker, Judy Cassidy, Trev...Continue reading

24.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 27th August Ladies’ Club Championships In a Major Pairs’ semi-final last Saturday, Heather Purcell and Judy Cassidy outlasted Laura Walters and Leanne Furney, 18 13. Severe weather delayed play in the Minor Pairs’ Championship last weekend. In rescheduled matches, Pam Dawson and Gai Morrison def. Aileen Beecroft and Hela Bryan:25-11 played yesterday, and Kelly Dart and Jess Ball will play Anne Findlay and Ivy Jeffries this Saturday morning ...at 9.45. A decision on the final will be determined after Saturday’s semi-final. Minor Singles’ Championship nominations close this Saturday, with first round matches scheduled to begin on Saturday 5th September. 2010 Ladies Club Triples’ Championship nominations have now been listed on the noticeboard. Social Bowls Sue McCauley, Gai Morrison and Judy Cassidy won last Wednesday’s open social bowls’ competition from Aileen Beecroft, Pam Dawson and Marg Rich. Third spot went to Helen Davis and Penny Kessey. Penny’s day was further enhanced when she took home the Lucky Draw prize. On Friday morning, a hardy group braved the cold conditions. Warren Brown and Graham Ross saw off the opposition to win from Dave Kilsby and John Davis. Neville Kitcher had some consolation for his morning’s efforts, winning the Lucky Draw worth $32. Club Scene A $1000 members-only 3-bowls pairs’ tournament, replacing the Sainsbury Gold Cup Pairs event, will be held on Saturday, September 12. Open to both men and ladies, there will be three games of 8-ends each, with the top 4 teams playing off for the major prize-money. Beginning at 12.30, entry is just $10 per player and dress is casual. The 2 remaining tournaments scheduled for 2020, the Ladies’ Open Pairs in October, and the Henry Gordon Memorial Day in November, are still going ahead at this stage. Decisions on the running of these tournaments will be determined by the directions of NSW Government Health, and Bowls NSW and Women’s Bowls NSW recommendations. Club Dubbo places the health and welfare of its members and visitors above all else. For further information on any of these events, kindly contact Club Dubbo’s indomitable bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, on 6884 3000. All members are reminded that if you have flu-like symptoms, you are not to attend the club and/or bowls’ events. Club Dubbo staff have been directed to ask you to leave the premises if you present with such symptoms. See more

24.01.2022 Ladies Minor Singles started this morning!! Well done to all players, and congrats to the winners who progress to the next round which will be on Saturday 19th September! Kelly Dart def. Di Hilderbrandt: 25-6 Laura Walters def. Alieen Beecroft:25-16 Pam Dawson def. Anne Findlay:25-12... Hela Bryan def. Carol Kitcher: 25-21 It was great see some of our new upcoming stars playing l See more

24.01.2022 Hello Ladies Our first meeting for the year will be held at the club on Saturday at 1pm Looking forward to seeing you thereHello Ladies Our first meeting for the year will be held at the club on Saturday at 1pm Looking forward to seeing you there

23.01.2022 Huge events on Sunday’s in December coming up for our Members 6th Presentation day 13th Bluey Meats Day 20th Annual East v West Challenge Members are advised to get their name in early! ... Contact Club Dubbo bowl’s manager, Anthony Brown, has full details on all of the above bowls’ days. See more

23.01.2022 Reminder to members MONDAY night at 6-30pm downstairs Auditorium

22.01.2022 ATTENTION OUR CLUB DUBBO BOWLS MEMBERS Please note that from 1st January, all patrons (including members) visiting Club Dubbo must check in using the NSW Government Check-in QR Code. Our members don’t have to sign in with their membership cards! There are serval copies of this QR code at the front entrance to our club and the process is quick and easy. We are suggesting downloading the Service NSW app in advance which will make your entry process quicker and easier. For tho...se with a smart phone, this can be downloaded here: https://bit.ly34werNW If you are unable to check in using the QR code, please see staff, so that they can assist with the process or do a check-in on your behalf. We understand this process may be frustrating, but this now required by law! Thank you

22.01.2022 Our Minor Major Pairs is coming down to the wire, with 5 teams left to claim this year title Best of luck to all teams!

22.01.2022 Mixed Fours Championship results: Ros Gilholme, Bruce Baker, Judy Cassidy and Trevor Williams 27 def Carol Kitcher, Nev Kitcher, June Usher and Mick Smith 18; Rhonda Yearby, Barrie Sigsworth, Mary Ney and Les Ney 31 def Kath Ashby, James Abel, Nancy Phillips and Dorian Abel 8; Jess Ball, Jay Stephenson, Skye Moore and Lloyd Peirce 27 def Kelly Dart, Phil Morrow, Deb Morrow and Gavin Dart 8. Only 1 game scheduled for this weekend, due to players involved in other events. Sunday game at 10.00am: R Yearby, B Sigsworth, M Ney, L Ney v J Madden, J Davis, B Goss, J Rodis.

22.01.2022 Ladies Minor Singles A catch-up match between old rivals, Pam Dawson and Gai Morrison, was played this morning, resulting in a win for Gai: 25-14. Gai has moved into the semi-final against Laura Walters which will be played this Saturday at 10-30am,Marker Heather Purcell. The other semi-final between Hela Bryan and Kelly Dart will be played on Sunday at 10-30am.

21.01.2022 West Dubbo Women's Triples Championship: The draw was done this morning by Match Committee! Games are scheduled for next sunday 27th Sept @ 10-30am Best of luck to all teams

21.01.2022 Ladies triples will resume next weekend. 1 catch up game is on Saturday, with winner progressing to Sunday.

21.01.2022 Club Dubbo’s first Versatile Triples Tournament went off with a bang on Sunday, with over 40 bowlers gracing the greens on a beautiful spring day. The tourname...nt consisted of 7 games of singles, pairs and triples, where all players engaged in each discipline and against different opposition. In a fantastic win for the ages, the ladies’ team of Rhonda Yearby, Kath Ashby and Nancy Phillips, with a combined age of 218 years, again showcased that in this great game of lawn bowls that anything is possible. They outstayed all opposition to win the event with 5 wins and a margin 15 shot and 37 ends, surviving on a very close countback on ends. Club Dubbo bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, did a great job in organizing the day. He was ably assisted in his role by the Club Dubbo staff, which included the caterers, bar and green staff, and Ladies’ President, Ros Gilholme, who did marvelous scoring job on the master board. All players assisted in compliance with the current COVID-19 restrictions at the club, and a great day was had by all. It is planned to stage more of these events in the near future at Club Dubbo. Final Results: Winners: Rhonda Yearby, Kath Ashby, Nancy Phillips: 5 wins, 15 shots & 37 ends Second: Dave Collins, Roy Frost, Dennis Muston: 5 Wins, 15 shot & 35 ends Third: Tony Speirs, Gavin Dart, Tim Farrell: 4.5 wins, 37 shots Fourth: Bryce Abel, James Abel, Dorian Abel: 4 wins 0 shots Best card round 7: Bruce Baker, Phil Morrow, Jordon Morrow 15 shots Luck Draw: Michael Smith, Greg Collin, Mark Collin See more

20.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 19th November Ladies’ Club Championships Kathy Edwards, Deb Brown and Deb Morrow are this year’s Triples Champions, following a come-from-behind win over last year’s champions, Gai Morrison, Sue Clark and Tracey Silk, to the tune of 20 to 13. Minor / Major Pairs Championship results: Kelly Dart and Deb Morrow 22 def Gai Morrison and Heather Purcell 10; Hela Bryan and Kath Ashby 21 def Jess Ball and Bev Margery 10... Two games were played yesterday Deb Brown and Ros Gilholme def.Ivy Jeffries and June Madden; Sue McCauley and Judy Cassidy lost to Di Hildebrandt and Mary Ney. Games set for next round Saturday at 9.30am: K Dart and D Morrow v P Dawson and B Goss; Sunday at 9-30 H Bryan and K Ashby v C Kitcher and H Davis Next Wednesday 25th A Beecroft and M Rich v D Hilbrandt and M Ney: Friday 27th D Brown and R Gilholme v A Findlay and J Usher. Sunday at 9.30am: Semi finals set down for Sunday 28th! Players’ cooperation is needed over the final weeks of championships so that they can be completed prior to Presentation Day. Mixed Championships Mixed Fours Quarter-final Championship result: June Madden, John Davis, Bev Goss and John Rodis 19 def Rhonda Yearby, Barrie Sigsworth, Mary Ney and Les Ney 18. Quarter-final matches this Saturday at 10.30am: R Gilholme, B Baker, J Cassidy, T Williams v A Cox, R Millgate, K Edwards, D Cooper; S Clark, J Silk, T Silk, J Robinson v A Beecroft, T Speirs, M Rich, D Jeffries; S Moore, J Stephenson, J Ball, L Peirce v H Davis, A Harper, F Holmes, W Brown. Players wishing to play earlier than this time, need to contact bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown. Social Bowls Nev Kitcher, John Mackenzie and Warren Brown were last Wednesday morning’s social winners. They edged out Grant Madsen, Tweed Heads visitor, Sean Lamb, and John Davis. Third spot went to Roger Braintree, Ros Gilholme and Mary Ney. Kath Ashby won the Lucky Draw. On Friday, the players just managed to get in before the hail storm. Col Hume and Buck Millgate were the winners on a countback from Ron McCauley, Dave Kilsby and Dick Jeffries. John Rodis took something from the morning when the Lucky Draw of $40 went his way. A reminder to midweek social bowlers that names need to be in to Anthony by 8.45am for a 9.30 start. Zone Championships Club Dubbo is proud to have the Burrabadine Christian Community School at the club for lessons for an hour each over the next four Tuesday afternoons. Any members wishing to assist on these afternoons can contact men’s president, Glenn Morrison. Christmas season raffles are now under way at Club Dubbo. Each Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings, half-hams and meat trays are on offer, with the draws commencing at 7.00pm. Important Dates Sunday 6th December Presentation Day Sunday 13th December Bluey’s Meats $800 Bowls’ morning Sunday 20th December East v West $800 Challenge Club Dubbo’s efficacious bowl’s manager, Anthony Brown, has full details on all of the above bowls’ days.

20.01.2022 West Dubbo Mens & Women’s Presentation day Bowls’s went off with a bang Over 50 bowlers on the green, teams were drawn for partners, some were stack and othe...rs-were luck of the draw With $800 prize money on offer, and after the dust had settle the winners for the day are Winners- Kelly Dart, Col Hume, Bev Goss-$360 Runners Up Gai Morrison, Cooper Dart, Tracy Silk - $200 Third- Gavin Dart,Dorian Abel, James Robinson, Glenn Morrison-$160 4 Lucky draws went to Di Hilderbrandt, Warren Brown, Mark Collin, Les Ney $20 each Best Dress award went to Jay watermelon Stephenson See more

20.01.2022 Pennant bowls morning this Sunday at 9-30am Contact Anthony to enter!Pennant bowls morning this Sunday at 9-30am Contact Anthony to enter!

20.01.2022 After 8 ends J Cassidy 8 M Rich 6

20.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 15th October Ladies’ Club Championships The 2020 Ladies Club Triples’ Championship resumed last weekend. Results: Laura Walters, Maureen Coffee, Leanne Furney 22 def Aileen Beecroft, Helen Davis, Fay Holmes 9; Kathy Edwards, Deb Brown, Deb Morrow 18 def Kelly Dart, Heather Purcell, Penny Kessey 16; Gai Morrison, Sue Clark, Tracey Silk 25 def Yvonne Fitzsimmons, June Usher, Judy Cassidy 13.... Saturday’s semi-final at 10.30am: K Edwards, D Brown, D Morrow v D Hildebrandt, J Madden, M Ney. Sunday Final at 10-30am: Winner Sat game v G Morrison,S Clark, T Silk: The Fours Championship semi-finals will resume on Saturday, 31st October, with the final on Sunday November 1. The nomination sheets for the Mixed Fours and Minor/Major Pairs Championships are now on the club noticeboard. Both of these events will commence in November. Social Bowls Di Hildebrandt, Pam Dawson and Helen Davis had too many guns for the field in last Wednesday morning’s social competition. June Madden, Joy Brown and Bev Margery were runners-up, just in front of third-placed Ray Strawhan and Barrie Sigsworth. John Davis won the Lucky Draw valued at $66. On Friday, new junior, Zion Hands, teamed with John Rodis and South Australian visitor, Barry Hamilton, to win on a countback from Wayne Middleton and Dick Jeffries. Wayne Middleton had even more reason to be happy by winning the Luck Draw money. ‘Sizzling Saturday’ bowls was taken out by Cooper Dart, Dick Cobcroft and Gavin Dart. Second was the team of Wayne Middleton, Bev Goss and Rick See. Wednesday Twilight Bowls commenced last night. For each Wednesday, single entries will be taken up until 5.30, with matches to begin at 6.00pm. There will be two games of 9 ends each, with a $10 entry fee and cash prize-money and a lucky draw also to be won. Twilight bowls is open to men, ladies and new bowlers. See more

20.01.2022 Ladies Minor Pairs: P Dawson, G Morrison def. A Beecroft, H Bryan: 25-10 A Findlay, I Jeffries def. K Dart, J Ball: 19-13 Final 2020 Minor Pairs: Wednesday 9th September @ 10-30

20.01.2022 Ladies Minor Singles Final Kelly 11 Laura 9Ladies Minor Singles Final Kelly 11 Laura 9

19.01.2022 New times Social Bowls: Starting next Wednesday we will starting @ 9-30am, names in by 8-45!

17.01.2022 Unfortunately, due to circumstances surrounding COVID 19, it has been decided to cancelled the Ladies 3 bowls pairs tournament which was set down for 17th & 18th October. we were looking forward to it, as we a full field, it is hoped the event can be staged in 2021! Bowls Manager Anthony, will be in contact with players regarding refund of their entry fee! We apologies for any inconvenience

17.01.2022 The final event for the year will be the annual grudge East v West Challenge worth $800 this Sunday morning, commencing at 9.30. The sides’ two captains,Ros ( East) and Judy ( West) have been hard at it preparing their squads in the quest for the perpetual trophy a highly prized item of the club’s trophy cabinet. There will be a Christmas-themed dress code, and names need to be in with Anthony by 6.00pm Saturday.

17.01.2022 Triples Championships get underway this morning Should be very interesting games played! Best of luck to all teams!

16.01.2022 2020 Women's Triples Final: Sunday 15th Nov @ 10am K Edwards, D Brown, D Morrow v G Morrison, S Clark, T Silk ... Best of luck to both team See more

16.01.2022 Finals day tomorrow featuring the 2 minor major pairs championships to finish off 2020! Best of luck to all teams!

16.01.2022 Entries now open for our West Dubbo Women’s 2021 Classic Pairs scheduled on Fri- 30th April, Sat- 1st & Sun- 2nd May. For all enquires please contact our Bowls Manager (Anthony) on his email: [email protected]

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Pam Dawson & Gai Morrison who won the West Dubbo Women’s Minor Pairs this morning by beating the pairing of Anne Findlay & Ivy Jeffries by 24 shots to 8. In a game that started close after 9 ends, scores were 7 all. Then Gai & Pam won the next 5 ends, picking up 16 shots to win the Championship!

15.01.2022 Last Saturday, Club Dubbo held a $1000 members-only 3-bowls pairs’ tournament, and it turned out a huge success with 2 full greens of bowlers. Effervescent bowl...s’ manager, Anthony & his team of helpers did a great job in organising the day, and with COVID protocols! After the dust had settle their was 4 teams with 3 wins that had to play in the play-offs! The final outcome was: 1st ($450) Dick Cobcroft & Dick Jeffries; 2nd ($200) John Fardell & Roy Frost; Equal 3rd ($100 each) Peter Dorsett & Trevor Williams; Buck Millgate & Courtney Fish; Best Card rd 3 ($50) Dave McMullen & Lloyd Peirce; Lucky Draws ($50 each) Carol & Nev Kitcher; Grant Madsen & Col Hume. See more

15.01.2022 Ladies Minor Major Pairs starts this coming weekend: Players have issues with date and time, contact Anthony! Saturday 14th 10:30Am D Brown & R Gilholme v I Jeffries & J Madden H Bryan & K Ashby v J Ball & B Margery Wednesday 18th 9-30am ... S McCauley & J Cassidy v D Hildebrandt & M Ney Following game players to make arrangement, please play it before Sunday 23rd Nov! G Morrison & H Purcell v K Dart & D Morrow: See more

14.01.2022 2020 Mixed Fours Results: Quarter Finals, 3 remaining games were played this morning! Congratulations to all winners, Semi Finals set down for next weekend!

14.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 10th September Club Dubbo is pleased to announce that it has arrived at a successful agreement with Bowls NSW to conduct the NSW Junior 7-a-Side Championships at the club for the next 3 years (2021 2023). This prestigious event, which will attract over 100 junior bowlers, as well as parents, officials and supporters, is great news for the club, the city of Dubbo, and bowls in the country area. Ladies’ Club Championships The Minor Pairs’ Cham...pionship final between Pam Dawson and Gai Morrison and Anne Findlay and Ivy Jeffries was played yesterday and results of this will be detailed in next week’s column. Minor Singles’ Championship results: Pam Dawson 25 def v Anne Findlay 12; Laura Walters 25 def Aileen Beecroft 16; Hela Bryan 25 def Carol Kitcher 21; Kelly Dart 25 def Di Hildebrandt 6. A catch-up game between old rivals, Pam Dawson and Gai Morrison, will be played next Wednesday. The winner of that match will move into a semi-final against Laura Walters on Saturday 19th September, with the other semi-final between Hela Bryan and Kelly Dart. Both these matches are set down for 10.30am, and the winners will meet in the final on Sunday, 20th September at 10.30am. 2010 Ladies Club Triples’ Championship nominations have now been listed on the noticeboard. Social Bowls In last Wednesday’s open social bowls, Pam Dawson, Faye Holmes and June Usher swept all before them, winning handsomely from Helen Davis and Bev Goss. Third spot was filled by June Madden, Avril Cox and Penny Kessey. Helen Davis’s day was further boosted when she took home the Lucky Draw money worth $56. Warren Brown and Dusty Cooper won on Friday morning. Wayne Middleton, Ray Strawhan and Barrie Sigsworth came home in second place, and Heather Purcell had a smile on her face when she won $42 in the Lucky Draw. Club Scene This Saturday, beginning at 12.30, a $1000 members-only 3-bowls pairs’ tournament, replacing the Sainsbury Gold Cup Pairs event, will be held at Club Dubbo. Open to both men and ladies, there will be three games of 8-ends each, with the top 4 teams playing off for the major prize-money. Entry is just $10 per player. Closing time for entries is 10.00am on Saturday, and dress is casual. On the Sunday of the long weekend (4th October), Club Dubbo is putting on a new one-day tournament; a versatile triples event. There will be $2200 in prize-money, with four games of bowls on the day. Each player plays a singles’ game, two pairs’ games and a triples’ game to finish. At $20 per player, the event is open to men’s, ladies’ and mixed teams, and lunch is included. Players can nominate in teams or as a single entry, and the day is open to Club Dubbo members and bowlers in the local area (COVID-19 regulations apply). The event is limited to the first 20 teams entered. For further information on any of these events, kindly contact Club Dubbo’s indomitable bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, on 6884 3000. See more

14.01.2022 2020 Minor Pairs final is set down for tomorrow! Best of luck to both teams & enjoy

12.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 22nd October Ladies’ Club Championships In last Saturday’s semi-final of the 2020 Ladies Club Triples’ Championship, Kathy Edwards, Deb Brown and Deb Morrow 27 defeated Di Hildebrandt, June Madden and Mary Ney 12. The final of this prestigious championship between Deb Morrow’s team and Gai Morrison, Sue Clark and Tracey Silk will be announced at a later date.... The Minor Singles’ final between Trangie’s Laura Walters and Tomingley’s Kelly Dart will be held this Sunday commencing at 10.30am. Ladies’ Vice-President, Judy Cassidy, will officiate this match between two of the club’s rising stars. The Fours Championship semi-finals will resume on Saturday, 31st October, with the final on Sunday November 1. The nomination sheets for the Mixed Fours and Minor/Major Pairs Championships are now on the club noticeboard. Both of these events will commence in November. Social Bowls John MacKenzie, Frank Bartlett and Warren Brown were worthy winners of last Wednesday morning’s social competition. They defeated a strong field, with the pairs’ combination of Tony Leonard and Graham Ross coming home in second place. Third money was taken out by June Madden, Helen Davis and Kath Ashby. There were that many players a mystery draw was held, and that was won by Bob Bates and Ray Strawhan. John Davis could not be denied, and he again won the Lucky Draw, this time worth $68. On Friday, Wayne Middleton, Ray Strawhan and Barrie Sigsworth were to the fore, accounting for visitor Hugh Mann, Buck Millgate and Lloyd Peirce. Dick Jeffries took home the Lucky Draw money. With the weather starting to warm up, insightful Club Dubbo bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, will be announcing earlier starting times for Wednesday and Friday morning bowls in the very near future. Wednesday Twilight Bowls is on during Daylight Saving, and each Wednesday single entries will be taken up until 5.30, with matches to begin at 6.00pm. There will be two games of 9 ends each, with a $10 entry fee and cash prize-money and a lucky draw also to be won. Twilight bowls is open to men, ladies and new bowlers. Junior bowls training has resumed on Thursday afternoons. Experienced club coaches, headed by newly elected Life Member, John Rodis, are always on hand to assist juniors of any age and ability to hone their skills in this great game of lawn bowls. For further information on any of the above, kindly contact Club Dubbo’s inspirational bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, on 6884 3000. See more

12.01.2022 Women's fours final is all set for tomorrow after the semi-finals was completed this morning! K Dart, H Davis, F Holmes, H Purcell- 23 def. P Dawson, A Beecroft, B Goss, M Rich- 12 Y Fitzsimmons, D Brown, R Gilholme, J Cassidy- 18 def. K Edwards. I Jeffries, T Silk, D Morrow- 17 (extra end) Best of luck to both teams

11.01.2022 On the Sunday of the long weekend (4th October), Club Dubbo is putting on a new one-day tournament; a versatile triples event. There will be $2200 in prize-money, with four games of bowls on the day. Each player plays a singles’ game, two pairs’ games and a triples’ game to finish. At $20 per player, the event is open to men’s, ladies’ and mixed teams, and lunch is included. Players can nominate in teams or as a single entry, and the day is open to Club Dubbo members and bowlers in the local area (COVID-19 regulations apply). The event is limited to the first 20 teams entered.

10.01.2022 Another fabulous turnout today over 50 bowlers attended our very popular sponsored bowls day! With $800 worth of meat prizes on offer Special thanks to Blu...e Meats ( bluey Young) sponsoring the day, after the dust had settled over 2 games of 9 ends! The Ham winners were Di Hilderbrandt, Cooper Dart, Gavin Dart, Bev Goss 2nd prize :Warren Brown, Roy Frost, Greg Collin. 3rd Prize: Dave (killer) Kilsby, BJ McKenzie. Lucky door prize: Col Hume Well done to all the raffle winners Thanks to all members attending, making a great morning, now all is readiness for next Sunday annual East v West Clash See more

10.01.2022 What a cracking game Congratulations to Heather & Judy who are the 2020 Major Pairs Champions, defeating Bev & Marg 21-16 in a great final! The four players had the large gallery on edge of their seats till the end

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Laura our new Minor Singles Champion Final score 25-14

09.01.2022 Ladies Fours Championship will resume this Saturday! Best of luck to the four teams

08.01.2022 Our 2020 Bowls Presentation will be somewhat different this year, it will be held on Sunday 6th December, following a morning of social bowls, Instead of our traditional Saturday night function! A Bonus this year, the club has decided to put on $800 prizemoney for the bowls morning which will start at 9.30am, followed by a luncheon and then presentations to the year’s champion bowlers. Names for bowls need to be in by 6.00pm on the Saturday before, and lunch tickets can be purchased at the bar for $15 per head need to be purchase by Friday 4th December!

08.01.2022 2020 Minor Singles: Saturday 5th Sept @ 10-30am P Dawson v A Findlay L Walters v A Beecroft C Kitcher v H Bryan... D Hilderbrant v K Dart If Players have any issues with day & times, please contact Anthony! See more

08.01.2022 Another fantastic ending to our bowls season was held last Sunday in the East v West Challenge! Congratulation to the West team lead by their captains (Judy Cassidy & Glenn Morrison), making it back to back titles: Unfortunately for East’s captains Bruce Baker, & Ros Gilholme there noggin will be on display for next 12 months in the famous trophy’s ! The challenge, and it’s much sought after trophy, pits club members from both sides of the Macquarie River against each o...ther. Beginning in 2009, the competition has been dominated by the Easties, who won up till 2 years ago won 8 of the previous 11 challenges. The final scores been 170-151, west only winning 3 rinks out of 7, but the 3 rink wins all by big margin! Major Winners for the day collecting cash prizemoney West: Grant Madsen, Dorian Able, James Robinson: East: Carmen McDonnell, John Mackenzie, Ros Gilholme Runners up: West: Sam Gilholme, John Davis, Judy Cassidy East: Bev Margery, John Rodis, Lloyd Peirce At Presentation, Bowls Manager (Anthony) & Club Chairman (Tony Speirs) thank all the players for the co-operation through this chaotic year! Merry Xmas & Happy New year to everyone, look forward to seeing everybody on the greens 2021 See more

07.01.2022 This Sunday is Fathers’ Day. Club Dubbo has organized a social morning for ladies, men & new bowlers with $200 up for grabs. For just $5 entry, bowlers will also get a BBQ lunch after bowls. Starting at 10-30am ,names need to be in to Anthony by 9.30am.

07.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 17th September Ladies’ Club Championships Pam Dawson and Gai Morrison won the Minor Pairs’ Championship final last Wednesday, defeating Anne Findlay and Ivy Jeffries, 25 to 9. The game was close early, but the new champions proved steadier when it mattered. 2010 Ladies Club Triples’ Championship nominations closes this Sunday at 10-30am, draw will be published ,1st round is scheduled for Sunday 27th Sept. ... Helen Davis and Kath Ashby won last Wednesday’s open social bowls’ competition. John Mackenzie and Graham ‘Albert’ Ross were second, and Bev Goss, Nev Kitcher and Warren Brown came home in third spot. Kath Ashby was really beaming when she added the Lucky Draw money to her prize list. On Friday morning, Dave Kilsby made a welcome return to the greens, combining with Barrie Sigsworth to claim first prize ahead of Neville Kitcher and Dick Jeffries. This Saturday marks a return of the ‘Sizzling Saturday’ afternoon social competitions that proved so popular earlier in the year. Open to men and women, single entries are $10, with a paddle-pop stick draw prior to play and cash prizes going to the winners. Names need to be into Anthony by 11.30am. Coaching Club Dubbo offers free tuition (bowls supplied if needed) by accredited Bowls Australia coaches at any time and for all ages. In particular, each Thursday afternoon the club conducts free junior bowls’ clinics beginning at 4.00pm from which has produced NSW and Australian champions. Lawn bowls is a great game that offers skill, concentration, self-discipline, and the chance to make new friends. Our qualified coaches have a WWCC (Working With Children Check). Club Scene On the Sunday of the long weekend (4th October), Club Dubbo is putting on a new one-day tournament; a versatile triples event. There will be $2200 in prize-money, with four games of bowls on the day. Each player plays a singles’ game, two pairs’ games and a triples’ game to finish. At $20 per player, the event is open to men’s, ladies’ and mixed teams, and lunch is included. Players can nominate in teams or as a single entry, and the day is open to Club Dubbo members and bowlers in the local area (COVID-19 regulations apply). The event is limited to the first 20 teams entered. The Ladies’ Open Pairs tournament scheduled for 17/18 October has been cancelled. This decision has been determined following the directions of NSW Government Health concerning COVID-19, and Bowls NSW and Women’s Bowls NSW recommendations. Club Dubbo places the health and welfare of its members and visitors above all else. For further information on any of the above, kindly contact Club Dubbo’s ubiquitous bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, on 6884 3000

07.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 1st October Ladies’ Club Championships In last Sunday’s Minor Singles’ Championship semi-final match, Kelly Dart defeated Hela Bryan 25-16, in what was a close tussle for the first three-quarters of the game. The final between Kelly and Laura Walters is yet to be scheduled. The 2010 Ladies Club Triples’ Championship got underway last Sunday.... Results: Deb Brown, Kathy Edwards and Deb Morrow 16 def Pam Dawson, Bev Goss and Marg Rich 11; Kelly Dart, Heather Purcell and Penny Kessey 29 def Carol Kitcher, Ann Findlay and Ivy Jeffries 16; Jess Ball, June Usher and Judy Cassidy 21 def Sue McCauley, Rhonda Yearby and Nancy Phillips 13; Gai Morrison, Sue Clark and Tracey Silk 23 def Hela Bryan, Joy Brown and Kath Ashby 14. On Saturday 10th October at 10.30am, there is a catch-up match: L Walters, M Coffee, L Furney v A Beecroft, H Davis, F Holmes. The next round for the remaining teams is scheduled for Sunday, 11th October, at 10.30am. Social Bowls Carol Kitcher, Helen Davis and Penny Kessey walked away with the spoils in last Wednesday’s open social bowls’ competition. Buck Millgate and Ray Strawhan put up a valiant effort for second, whilst third went to Joy Brown, June Usher and Margaret Rich. Helen Davis’s day was further enhanced, when she took home the Lucky Draw money. On Friday morning, Ray Strawhan went one better when he teamed with Barrie Sigsworth to take home the bikkies. Frank Bartlett and Dusty Copper were worthy runners-up. A beaming Neville Kitcher won the Lucky Draw. A small band of hardy souls braved the weather for ‘Sizzling Saturday’ bowls last weekend. Bev Goss and Roy Frost teamed for the day and, true to his name, ‘Frosty’ revelled in the conditions to win the competition with Bev. John Fardell and Gavin Dart had to be content with runners-up. This competition is on again this Saturday, and names need to be in to Anthony by 11.30am. With Daylight Saving just around the corner, Twilight Bowls will commence on Wednesday, 14th October. Voting for the Club Dubbo Board begins today, 1st October. Voting will be from 4.30 to 6.30pm daily, and also after social bowls’ days. The Annual General Meeting is set down for Monday, 12th October. See more

07.01.2022 Welcome back to bowls for our members, it’s on this Sunday starting 9-30am As bonus to start the year off, the club putting on $500 prizemoney It’s open to men & women, single entry. Please contact Anthony to enter!

06.01.2022 2020 Mixed Fours Championships: 1st round is set down for next Sunday at 9-30am. Best of luck to all teams

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05.01.2022 2020 Mixed Championships Result from last weekend, 1 of the quarter final: J Madden, J Davis, B Goss, J Rodis def R Yearby, B Sigsworth, M Ney, L Ney . 19-18 ... 3 remaining quarter finals set down for this Saturday at 10-30am, teams wishing to play earlier by mutual agreement must contact Anthony to arrange! R Gilholme, B Baker, J Cassidy, T Williams v A Cox, R Millgate, K Edwards, D Cooper ----------------------------------------------------------: S Clark, J Silk, T Silk J Robinson v A Beecroft, T Speirs, M Rich, D Jeffries: ---------------------------------------------------------- S Moore, J Stephenson, J Ball, L Peirce v H Davis, A Harper, F Holmes. W Brown:

04.01.2022 Minor / Major Pairs Championship results: Di Hildebrandt and Mary Ney 21 def Aileen Beecroft and Marg Rich 15; Deb Brown and Ros Gilholme 24 def Anne Findlay and June Usher 14. In a semi-final last Sunday, Kelly Dart and Deb Morrow 17 defeated Carol Kitcher and Helen Davis 15. The second semi-final between Di Hildebrandt and Mary Ney v Deb Brown and Ros Gilholme will be played on Wednesday at 9-30am. The winner of this match will progress to Saturday 9-30am morning’s final against Kelly Dart and Deb Morrow.

04.01.2022 Congratulations to 2020 Fours Champions Kelly Dart, Helen Davis, Fay Holmes, Heather Purcell who defeated June Usher, Deb Brown, Ros Gilholme, Judy Cassidy in a titanic final; winning 15-11. Well done to all players displaying great bowls for the large crowd to watch

03.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Thursday 8th October Ladies’ Club Championships The 2020 Ladies Club Triples’ Championship resumes this weekend. Saturday at 10.30am: L Walters, M Coffee, L Furney v A Beecroft, H Davis, F Holmes.... Sunday at 10.30am: K Edwards, D Brown, D Morrow v K Dart, H Purcell, P Kessey; Winner Saturday game v D Hildebrandt, J Madden, M Ney; J Ball, J Usher, J Cassidy v G Morrison, S Clark, T Silk. The nomination sheets for the Mixed Fours and Minor/Major Pairs Championships are now on the club noticeboard. Both of these events will commence in November. Social Bowls Inclement weather forced the cancellation of social bowls last Wednesday morning. However, on Friday, John Fardell, Ray Strawhan and Barrie Sigsworth took home the bikkies, finishing just ahead of Dave Kilsby, John Hausia and Lloyd Peirce. Dusty Cooper had plenty to smile about when he went home with the Lucky Draw cash. ‘Sizzling Saturday’ bowls also resumes this weekend. Names need to be in to Anthony by 11.30am. With Daylight Saving now here, Twilight Bowls will commence next Wednesday, 14th October. Single entries will be taken up until 5.30, with matches to begin at 6.00pm. There will be two games of 9 ends each, with a $10 entry fee and cash prize-money and a lucky draw also to be won. Twilight bowls is open to men, ladies and new bowlers. Club Scene The Henry Gordon Memorial Bowls Day set for Saturday November 7 is to go ahead. Entry is free, and this can take the form as a single or as a team of four. Also on the day there will be a free sausage sizzle and raffles for local charities. For further information on any of the above, kindly contact Club Dubbo’s unflagging bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, on 6884 3000. Voting for the Club Dubbo Board concludes this Sunday, 10th October. Voting is from 4.30 to 6.30pm daily, and also after social bowls’ days. The Annual General Meeting is set down for Monday, 12th October, beginning at 6.30pm. See more

03.01.2022 This Sunday we have the Ladies minor singles final, best of luck to both players

02.01.2022 Women's Triples Championships:

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Heather Purcell and Judy Cassidy winning Major Pairs 21-16 Great game played by both sides Well done to Bev Goss and Marg Rich

01.01.2022 This morning the ladies triples championship was won and run! Congratulations to our new Champions Kathy Edwards, Deb Brown & Deb Morrow who defeated a very gallant team of Gai Morrison, Sue Clark & Tracy Silk Deb's team came from 11-6 down on 13ends, then win next 5 ends and lead 16-11, from then Deb's team hold on to win 20-13 All players put on a great display of bowls for the large crowd watching!

01.01.2022 West Dubbo Bowls’ News Ladies’ Club Championships Heather Purcell and Judy Cassidy are the 2020 Ladies’ Major Pairs’ champions, winning the final 21 to 19 over Bev Goss and Margaret Rich in a thrilling match last week. Minor Pairs’ Championship semi-final results: Pam Dawson and Gai Morrison 25 defeated Aileen Beecroft and Hela Bryan 10; Anne Findlay and Ivy Jeffries 19 defeated Kelly Dart and Jess Ball 13. The final of this championship will be held on Wednesday 9th Septemb...er at 10.30am. The Minor Singles’ Championship begins this Saturday at 10.30am: P Dawson v A Findlay; L Walters v A Beecroft; C Kitcher v H Bryan; D Hildebrandt v K Dart. 2010 Ladies Club Triples’ Championship nominations have now been listed on the noticeboard. Social Bowls June Madden and Penny Kessey took home first prize in last Wednesday’s open social bowls’ event. Warren Brown and John Mackenzie were the runners-up. June Madden won the Lucky Draw and shouted the bar. On Friday morning, Tony Leonard, John Mackenzie and Barrie Sigsworth won the chocolates from Frank Bartlett, Warren Brown and John Davis. Brian Bolton made a welcome return to the greens, and he was rewarded with the Lucky Draw prize. Club Scene This Sunday is Fathers’ Day. Livewire bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, has organized a social morning for both ladies and men with $200 up for grabs. For just $5 entry, bowlers will also get a BBQ lunch after bowls. Names need to be in to Anthony by 9.30am. A $1000 members-only 3-bowls pairs’ tournament, replacing the Sainsbury Gold Cup Pairs event, will be held on Saturday, September 12. Open to both men and ladies, there will be three games of 8-ends each, with the top 4 teams playing off for the major prize-money. Beginning at 12.30, entry is just $10 per player and dress is casual. For further information on any of these events, kindly contact Club Dubbo’s indefatigable bowls’ manager, Anthony Brown, on 6884 3000. See more

01.01.2022 Today saw our last Club Championship game of the year with the Minor Major Pairs final between Kelly Dart & Deb Morrow v Deb Brown & Ros Gilholme: The game was over 18 ends in the 3 bowl format. Dart, Morrow got the early jump leading 15- 4 at half way mark (9ends), it proved too hard for Brown and Gilholme to make a comeback, with Dart & Morrow winning 19-11. Dart & Morrow proved to be the team to beat in the championships knocking off some strong teams! For the runners up ( brown & Gilholme) played well in the fina,l but the champions were red hot today. Congratulation to Kelly & Deb

01.01.2022 Wednesday Twilight starting next week All welcome. Men, Ladies & New bowlers Single Entry, Starts at 6 & all done by 8-15. Cash Prize money for winners