Women’s Bowling
It was a great day this week at our “Presidents Day”. Several towns were represented and a great, friendly day was enjoyed by all. Several non-playing members were also present and enjoyed the delicious lunch. The lunch was served by several of our male members resplendent in black trousers, white shirt and bow tie adding a touch of elegance to our day. Our committee members outdid themselves with the beautiful black and white themed decorated tables. A big thank you was extended to the many helpers who made the day a great success.
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The first prize in the Raffle, a bowling bag donated by Jackie’s Bowls was won by Joan Simpson, second prize, a voucher from AdelaRose , was won by June Burgess, third prize won by Maureen Baillee.
The winning team for the day was Flo Riseborough, June Burgess, Betsy Johnstone and Runners/up was Canowindra.
The President’s Spider was won by Hazel Hamiliton.
The First Round of the Minor Singles will commence next week.
The View Club will be hosting a Fashion Parade featuring designs from AdelaRose, Rockmans and The Red Chandlier on Sunday 21st at 2pm. Come along and enjoy the day.
The Club will be holding a Charity Day on Sunday 4th November to support local area Farmers, put your name in at the bar and enjoy a great day of fun and bowls. Starts at 12noon.
To play social bowls please ring Table Selectors Kim Evans and Rosemary Mitchell between 8.30am and 9am on 68621446. Social roster is Kate Keogh.
by Rosemary Mitchell
Railway Bowls
The Parkes Railway Bowling Club held their Annual General Meeting last Sunday with good numbers in attendance not too many changes to the the previous committee so all in all the club is looking to another successful year the board of directors are as follows:
Patrons Steve Torrens and Neville Currey
Public Officer Allan Ward
President Tony Latter
Senior Vice President Peter Creith
Junior Vice President Mick Furney
Secretary Graham Thomson
Treasure Rhonda Bromley
Assistant Treasurer Dawn Parker
Bowls Secretary Terry Hetherington
Assistant Bowls Secretary Mick Furney
Directors Dave Law, Col Hornery, Jan Latter, Terry Hetherington .
Bowls Committee Kevin Robinson,Mick Furney Tony Latter & Graham Thomson
Not a great deal of bowls at the weekend on the championship side but a number of social bowls taking place.
Power Pairs were played last night which will continue for the next 6 weeks as well as social Bowls bowlers are reminded if they put their names down for these events please make an effort to organise your teams. Wednesday & Saturday afternoon bowls will commence at 1.00 pm names in by 12.30pm there has been a mix up with times so for all bowlers please take note.
For all bowlers interested in playing Pennants for the 2019 season there is a sheet on the board for nominations.
The 2018 Champagne Open Triples proudly sponsored by the Parkes Services Club will be held on October 27-28 the event is mixed and all bowlers are welcome single entries are accepted.
Don't forget put your names down for Saturday Bowls commencing at 1pm
The club will look at Sunday Morning Bowls commencing at 10am if there will be enough bowlers a sheet will be put on the board for those interested.
Bridge
North south winners on Tuesday October 9 were Keith Fiedler and Barbara Magill 60 per cent. Second were Greig Ball and Anna Darwent 54 followed by Val Boyd and Isabel Orange 49.5. For east west Suzie McNamara and Kevin Robinson topped with 61.5. Liz Matthews and Joan Reilly were second with 53 followed by Bev Laing and Ingrid Stephenson 45.5.
We had eight tables on Thursday October 11. North south winners were Louise Payne and Peter Quin 73.26, a terrific score!! Peter Dearden and Beryl Twardy were second with 59.72 and in third place were Jenny Freeman and Anne Berkeley 53.12. For east west Jan Freeman and Fay Shaw scored 63.89 followed by Margaret Hawken and John Quin 60.32. Third were Val Worthington and Joan Reilly 51.19.
Gary Somers and Greig Ball were the winners on Monday October 15 with a score of 61.46. Second were Jenny Freeman and Robyn Sheridan 55.21 followed by Beryl Twardy and Anne Berkeley 53.12.
Tuesday's game saw a win for Jan Freeman and Joan Reilly with a good score of 67.13. Second were Jenny Freeman and Anna Darwent 58.1 followed by Marlene Freeman and Barbara Magill 54.17. Fourth went to Bev Laing and Val Boyd 52.08.
-by Jenny Freeman
Dragon’s Lair
Sunday, October 14 the Parkes Services Social Golfers played the first round of their 4BBB Championships with some out standing results.
Trophies and Raffle were supplied by Robert Rea.
Winners on the day with an incredible score were the Team of Rodney Luyt and Len Archer with 51 Stableford Points.
Runner ups were the Swinging Rodney Luyt and Robert Rea with 49 Points with the poor old Smith Team in Phil and Rosscoe with 46 Points on C/B.
Ladies Nearest the Pin winner was Margaret Hogan taking both the fourth and 11th Results.
Men's Nearest the Pins four and 11th winning both was Robert Rea. Sixth and 15th also a double with Phil Smith taking the Spoils.
Lucky Card Draw went to Margaret Hogan and Ian Phipps.
Lyn said Reg said not me but between them they travelled Home with the Bunny Award.
Raffle Winner was Lyn Davison with Golf Balls going to Ray Cabban, Dawn Phipps and Robert Rea.
Next Event will be a Stableford with Victor Giadzionis supplying the Trophy and Len Archer the Raffle.
Good Luck to all the Members playing their Championships in the next couple of weeks. Go the Dragons.
-by Ross Smitth
Parkes SSAA Smallbore
Last week we saw seven shooters attend the Deep Lead shooting complex. They shot at buffalo targets at both 25 and 50 meters for a maximum of 520 points.
- Brian Drabsch 270, 250, 520
- David Rogan 270, 248, 518
- John Smeaton 269, 247, 516
- John Davis 269, 243, 512
Three shots for practice to make up their four shoots before they get a letter. Our next shoot is at 10am Sunday, October 21 and will be ordinary targets at both ranges.
Parkes SSAA Sporting clays
At last months shoot there were six shooters attending the Deep Lead range and shot in a 80 target day with two events.
Event one: Sixty targets known rise using six auto clay throwers set at various angles and speeds. Brain Drabsch, David Tanks and Clinton Duffy 50 each, Brett Dean 47, John Patrick 46, Dan Morgan 45.
Event two: Twenty targets twin rise with one outwards and one inwards. David Tanks 18, John Patrick and Clinton Duffy 17 each, Brett Dean 16, Brian Drabsch 14, Dan Morgan 13. Our next shoot is at 1pm Saturday, October 20 and will be similar to the above.
-by Brian Drabsch
Racing
The Achesons Home Timber and Hardware Class 2 Handicap ( 1400 metres ), saw the Dennis Bush, Forbes trained We Love Rugby ( Greg Ryan, $2.30 favourite ) gain a rails run at the top of the straight and sprint to a three lengths win over Dragon’s Shadow ( Robbie Brewer, $3.80 ) and All Ellie ( Richard Bensley, $9.50 ).
Bringing up the treble for Greg Ryan and double for Dennis Bush, Hu Hit Hu ( $2.30 fav.) enjoyed a charmed run behind the Cobar sprinter Vonnida and eventually scored by over a length from Naoko ( Kath Bell-Pitomac, $13 ) and Fairy Fragments ( Amelia Denby, $13 ) in the Forbes Magpies Group11 Premiers Benchmark 56 Handicap,1100 metres.
-by Colin Hodges
