Thursday, May 9, 2024

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Airlie Bowls News

Tuesday afternoon Bowls saw a great performance by Di Jackson to prove anything is possible if you really want it, with a great win against Rhonda Lloyd 25-20. Tuesday afternoon also saw skipper Tony Whitehorn with lead Mark Mawson comfortable winners on the day.

Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls saw Merve Stewart with bar manager Fiona Greener and Rick Galea sitting under an umbrella thinking about the arrival of the hard cover as no bowls was played and Business House Bowls was also cancelled. 

Friday morning saw the disability group arrive for their first attempt at lawn bowls and Michael showed having no legs is not a disability and sprang out of his wheelchair onto the carpet and really bowled well with Cathy and John also showing that they both could become decent bowlers.

Friday afternoon saw 23 children from Christian College come for Round Two with Tommy , Shaneah , Amelia , and Ashmeen showing great skills to name a few.

Saturday morning Scroungers saw a fantastic win in a gripping final by Maureen Barnard with Carol Crosbie winning the B Division.

Sunday afternoon Social Bowls saw some wonderful team performances with special mention to Billy Gordon who’s return to bowling after losing his leg and taking up the stick was super impressive; however it was Tony Kelly’s team of lead Dawn Dowell and second John Brown run away winners from the rest of the field.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.

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