Airlie Beach Bowls Club Update: Achievements, Farewells, and Competitions

The Airlie Beach Bowls Club community has been bustling with activity, as members prepare for the completion of the club’s beautiful new hard cover. While the final assembly of the cover is scheduled for January, members are eagerly awaiting the resumption of regular bowls. Keep an eye out for announcements about the official return.

Wednesday Bowls at Proserpine

Wednesday afternoon bowls welcomed visiting Airlie bowlers Lou Rogan, Keith Bates, Tony and Betty Whitehorn, David Meiklejohn, Alan Pershouse, and Mark Mawson. Despite mixed results, all players displayed fine form and sportsmanship throughout the day.

Farewell to a Club Legend

The club received devastating news on Thursday with the passing of life member Herb Secomb, just weeks shy of his 98th birthday. Herb, who was admitted to an elderly care home only recently, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of dedication and achievement.

Herb and his wife, Mae, were made life members in 2023 in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the club. Joining in the early 1990s, Herb built an impressive record of championships and leadership:

• 1993: Men's A Pairs Champion

• 1999: Men's President

• 2002 & 2003: Men's Fours Champion

• 2000 & 2005: Senior Singles Champion

• 2005: Men's B Pairs Champion

• 2010: Men's B Singles Champion

• 2012: Mixed Triples Champion

• 2014: Men's 2-Bowl and 3-Bowl Triples Champion

Born on November 21, 1926, Herb passed away on November 7, 2024. Survived by his wife Mae, daughters Denise, Lee, and Mandy, and son Greg. Funeral details will be announced in due course.

Herb’s contributions to the club and his passion for bowls will be remembered forever. The members take comfort in the thought that Herb is now playing bowls in heaven.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson

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Herb Secomb gone but never forgotten. Photo supplied

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