This match was shot under a very hot westerly wind with four fans making it more comfortable for all.

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Four other shooters shot for practice to make up their four shoots before March 31. The figure given after the decimal point is the number of central bullseyes shot. Our next shoot is at 10am Sunday, February 19, and will be ordinary targets at both ranges and hopefully it will be a lot cooler.

At last month’s shoot nine shooters attended the shooting complex and shot in an 80 target day with two events.

Event 1: 60 target known rise using six auto clay throwers set at various angles and speeds. Brett Dean 54, Brian Drabsch 51, David Tanks 50, John Patrick 47, Jimmy Day and Ryan Johnson 44 each, Clinton Duffy 42, Shaun Russell 28 and Dan Morgan 26.

Event 2: 20 target twin rise wit one outwards and one inwards at the same time. Brett Dean and David Tanks 18 each, John Patrick 17, Jimmy Day and Ryan Johnson 16 each, Brian Drabsch and Clinton Duffy 15 each, Dan Morgan 12 and Shaun Russell 11. Our next shoot is at 1pm on Saturday, February 18, and will be the same as above.

From the Dragon’s Lair

On Sunday, February 12, a FEW BRAVE SOULS played a stableford event for a club trophy and raffle. The winner on the day was Chris Goodie with 38 points closely followed by Dale Stait on 35 points. Nearest the Pin awards went to Phil Smith on the first and fourth with Chris Goodie taking out the 11th.

The raffle went to lucky Chris Goodie with runner up going to Dale stait.Barry Whittaker was lucky enough to salvage the Bunny Award with a result in the Lucky Card Draw. Not too many members braved the hot conditions but no doubt will be back next Sunday.Predicting a five point victory to the Saints against the Bunnies next weekend. Go the Dragons

Another lot of great results last Monday night. The Parkes Hotel Pirates slayed their opponents with a 15-0 win. The Leagues Club Bandits sat the Parkes Hotel Bogan Benchwarmers down with a 14-1 victory. A reminder to all teams that the Home team must have the sheet filled out and handed to the opposing team by 6:50pm for a 7pm start.

Round 2 Results: Star Hotel Schooners (8) defeated (7) Cambridge Hotel Sharks. Parkes Hotel Warriors (9) defeated (6) Bowling Club Gravediggers. Parkes Hotel Leftovers (11) defeated (4) Leagues Club Legends. Railway Hotel Rhinos (10) defeated (5) Parkes Hotel Jokers. Railway Hotel Redbacks (8) defeated (7) Railway Hotel Reapers. Parkes Hotel Pirates (15) defeated (0) Railway Hotel Slayers. Leagues Club Bandits (14) defeated (1) Parkes Hotel Bogan Benchwarmers. Parkes Hotel Raptors (10) defeated (5) Leagues Club Cobras. Broadway Hotel Brawlers bye.

Ladder after Round 2: 1 Parkes Hotel Pirates 4 (+17). 2 Railway Hotel Rhinos 4 (+16). 3  Parkes Hotel Warriors 4 (+4). 4  Broadway Hotel Brawlers 4 (-4). 5  Leagues Club Bandits  2  (+12). 6 Parkes Hotel Raptors 2 (+4). 7 Bowling Club Gravediggers 2 (+2). 8 Parkes Hotel Leftovers 2 (+2). 9 Leagues Club Cobras 2 (0). 10 Star Hotel Schooners 2 (0). 11 Railway Hotel Redbacks 2 (0). 12 Cambridge Hotel Sharks 2 (-1). 13 Parkes Hotel Jokers 2 (-4). 14 Railway Hotel Slayers 2 (-14). 15 Railway Hotel Reapers 0 (-8). 16 Parkes Hotel Bogan Benchwarmers 0 (-18). 17 Leagues Club Legends 0 (-18).

Round 3 Draw: Cambridge Hotel Sharks versus Bowling Club Gravediggers.  Parkes Hotel Warriors versus Leagues Club Legends. Parkes Hotel Leftovers versus Parkes Hotel Jokers. Railway Hotel Rhinos versus Railway Hotel Reapers. Railway Hotel Redbacks versus Railway Hotel Slayers. Parkes Hotel Pirates versus Parkes Hotel Bogan Benchwarmers. Leagues Club Bandits versus Parkes Hotel Raptors. Leagues Club Cobras versus Broadway Brawlers. Star Hotel Schooners have the bye. All home teams are listed first.

The Parkes Netball ladies’ competition is not far away with the first round of games to start February 28. We have held one registration night already gathering some team forms but you still have time as we will be holding another registration night on Tuesday, February 21 from 6pm–7pm at the netball courts or email your team form to benandsar@hotmail.com.

Pop over to our website to get your team sheets and to complete your individual online registration. Please contact Sarah Smith for any further information. Don't forget if we have not received your team form and payment for each please your team will not go on the draw until this has been completed. 

Last week the annual Sylvia Pearse Trophy for Tuesday players was presented to Keith Fiedler who has won again for the fifth time. Second in the point score was Isabel Orange closely followed by Joan Reilly. Congratulations to you all.

On Tuesdays we always draw for a partner and this idea was instigated by Sylvia who was a foundation member of the club. She believed that it gave learners a chance to play with a seasoned bridge player once a week.

Results for February 9: North south side Margaret Hawken and John Quin 56.4 per cent. Second were Helen McQuie and Louise Payne 55.9 followed by Bev Laing and Isabel Orange 52.8. For the east west side Suzie McNamara and Greig Ball topped with 58.4 ahead of Gai Baker and Anne Berkeley 52.2 and Jenny Freeman and Jan Latter 51.9. Close behind in fourth place were Jeanette Jackson and Lyn L'Estrange with a score of 50 per cent.

February 13 Suzie McNamara and Beth Thomas had a great score of 68.1. Equal second on 60.4 were Anne Berkeley and Greig Ball and Steve and Rosemary Morris. Keith Fiedler and Ingrid Stephenson were fourth with 59 per cent.

February 14 winners with a good score of 66.9 were Audrey Somers and Keith Fiedler. Val Boyd and Fay Shaw were second on 61.5 followed by Val Worthington and Angus Glasson with 52.1.

Under extreme weather conditions over the past week there were still numerous matches played and believe me there were some very exciting games major singles matches young Doug Miller was up against former club champion Steve Frame at one stage Steve was leading 30-26  but Dougie picked up four shots to level up the match but full credit to Steve who took out the match 31-30.

Shane Sharman took out his match against young bowler Brett Weekes although Steve took out the match 31-13 Brett never gave in at any stage and the club is lucky to have these young bowlers on board.

Very experienced bowler Baldy Frame proved too strong for Ray Griffith winning his match 31-11 Griffo is making a comeback in bowls after being a champion bowler of years gone by. Lee Hetherington was far too good for Col Hornery winning 31-7 but no doubt Col it was great to see him play in these conditions.

Peter Creith over come a serious back injury to defeat Tony Peisley 31-24 Tony led early but it was Peter who got his game together too take out the match.

As I have said before I rate Allen Cameron as one of the best or the best leads in the and he certainly proved it defeating up and coming young bowler Nathan Wills (first year of championship bowls) 31-16 both bowlers played well the experience of Allen was the difference.

Luke Ramsay and Graham Cole had a great game of bowls with the scores see sawing through out with Luke going on to win 31-27 a great effort by coley to to get within 4 shots of one of the experienced bowlers in the club.

Earlier in the week Ben McNaughton proved too strong for Geoff Leonard winning 31-24 after leading throughout. Mick Parks proved too strong for Graham Thomson winning 31 -21 Tomo had his chances but Mick was too good.

One match of major pairs was played with George Greenhalgh and Paul Byrne going down narrowly to major pairs favourites Lee Hetherington and Shane Sharman 18-23.

Major singles match between John Corcoran and Jim Daley was won by Jim 31-20 the actual score does not indicate the closeness of the match, last but not least Peter Job and Guy Bennett did battle and battle it was with Guy winning 31-30 Jobie led 30-29 but Guy picked up two shots to take out the match an excellent game of bowls.

Congratulations to all the winners and the best of luck in your next rounds. Wednesday Wednesday winners were Chris Dunn and John Corcoran runners up Allan Affleck and Bernie Coleman

Due to the hot weather not a great deal of social bowls have been played except for Thursday night bowl and the winners Ian Simpson, Colty Stibbard and Lee Hetherington picked up prize money of $900 for there efforts congratulations boys.

Bowls Secretary Terry Hetherington has asked all Pennants players to make themselves available for Pennant Trials on Thursday at 6.30pm names in by 6pm and the following Thursday as well if you can't make it please contact one of the selectors.

More matches to be played this weekend as well as social bowls on Saturday Evening,  Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night, Raffles tonight also enjoy Vinces Chinese, Thai , Malaysian and Australian Meals.

This week in the Club Championship Singles, Gwenda Carty def Cherie Frame and Liz Byrne def Pat Cooney. In the second round to be played on or before February 21  

Rhona Went versus Gwenda Carty, marker Cherie Frame. Liz Byrne versus Robyn Morgan, marker Pat Cooney. Umpire Keith MacRae.

The nominations for the CWD Singles are now open and close March 3. They will be played at our club on April 3-5. There were two games of triples played this week with Rosemary Mitchell, Frances Charlton, Flo Riseborough def Eileen Bradley, Wendy Hendry, Rhona Went. Merilyn Rodgers, Joan Simpson, Robyn Morgan def Maureen Miller, Margaret Hawken, Audrey Jones.

Winners for the day were Merilyn, Joan and Robyn. There will be a Trading Table next week the February 21. A new monthly point scoring competition will commence next week. Please ring Table Selectors Laurie Keane and Helen Heraghty between 8.30am and 9am. Social roster Chris Curteis.