March means the wet season, and everyone here at our little club hoping for some respite and that the cover will arrive soon. This week saw no bowls played on Tuesday or Wednesday, including the Business House Bowls.
However, the Men's A Division Singles is now down to three competitors. A fantastic game was played between Andy McDougall and Harry Quod, which ended in a neck-and-neck finish. Harry proved too strong in the end, winning 26-19, and will now face the winner of the match between Manny Isgro and Shane Spann.
The final of the 2025 Mixed Pairs Competition was held on Sunday afternoon, where Shane and his lovely wife Vicki, faced Margo Stanley and John Fielding. At one stage, John and Margo held a commanding 16-7 lead, but Vicki and Shane rallied, and with just one end to go, it was 18-all. Margo bowled magnificently in the final end, leading her team to a 20-18 victory, making them this year's champions. This moment is captured in this week's photo.
While this match was taking place, Sunday Social Bowls was also in action. The winning team, skippered by Men’s President Peter Barrett, with Paul Osborne at lead and Mark Mawson at second, won on the last end with the final bowl against John Matterson's team, which included Phil O'Brien at lead and Duncan Smith at second. Meanwhile, Andy McDougall's team, with Sue Dakin at lead and Lu Rogan at second, triumphed over Tony Kelly’s team of Amanda O'Brien at lead and Juanita Matterson at second in a dominant victory.
The Airlie Beach Bowls Club will be hosting an ambitious fundraising day on Saturday, 10th May. The event will include a car boot sale and other exciting activities, with more details to be announced soon. Any interested parties should contact Fiona Greener at the bowls club on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, by calling her on 07 4946 7656 or 04 3919 3399. Site fees will be $10 each and the bar will be open.
Looking ahead, we hope to see the early rounds of the Men’s Division B Singles played this week, weather permitting.
WHAT: Car Boot Sale
WHEN: Saturday, 10th May 9am-3pm
WHERE: Airlie Beach Bowls Club
Contributed with thanks by Mark Mawson
The 2025 Mixed Pairs champions: Margo Stanley and John Fielding
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