We’ve had a little bit of a quieter week at UWBC for a change.
Wednesday’s tabs in and Hillbillies were a bit rained out. Of course, that didn’t put too much of a damper on things as there was lots of socializing and fun inside the clubhouse instead. On Saturday we played our monthly Greendale Drawn Trips/Pairs. Whilst we had a small field, there was no shortage of banter and laughter on the greens and it was a great afternoon of bowls. Thanks to our sponsor Greendale Spar and well done to:-
1st Place:- Neil Wright, Shane Lines & Jo Boonzaier
2nd Place:- Ed Sharpe, Koos Marais & Catherine Rennie
We also need to take a minute to congratulate Colin Burden and Steve Smith who represented our club in the pairs section at the BSA Nationals Competition over the weekend. The standard of bowls was amazing! They played five games over 2 days of which they won two, but bear in mind two of the teams they played against were Springbok bowlers. What a great experience for them to pit their skills against the best of the best and they certainly managed to make an impression on the teams they played against. Not only was it fantastic to see our club represented at this competition, but our Natal Inland District was well represented with some excellent results for the district. Good Luck to Colin who will be playing in the singles section later in the week!
Aside from the bowls excitement we’ve also been busy with a new “mini project”. On Thursday we started the brick work for a new braai area… well, to say the gents are excited would be an understatement. There has been a lot of discussion around the new braai discussing design and airflow, number of people who will be able to braai at once, whether we can incorporate a spit braai too. I suspect that we’ll have to change the term “braai master” to “braai engineer” soon! It will certainly be a festive event when we inaugurate it!
As for what’s coming up, on the 13th of May we have a fun quiz night planned. Entry is R50 per person including vetkoek and mince for dinner, starting at 5.30pm. This event is open to members and visitors and teams are limited to 4 people. If you do not have a team of four we’ll happily include you in one of ours. Please contact Wendy on 071 353 2866 for more information or to book.
That’s all for this week… see you on the greens!
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, 10 May: Halfway Toyota Drawn Pairs 4-3-2-1. Tabs In 13h15
Saturday, 13 May: Quiz Night starting at 17h30
Tuesday, 16 May: J Leslie Smith & Co Nominated Pairs 2-4-2. Tabs In 08h15
Friday, 19 May: Friday Night Lights. Tabs In 17h15 (Book with Wendy on 071 353 2866)
Friday, 26 May: Dormehl Nominated 2 Bowl Trips. Tabs In 08h45
Regular tabs in times are:-
Tuesdays at 08h15
Wednesdays at 13h15
Saturdays at 13h15.
Visitors are always welcome. For more information contact Wendy on 071 353 2866
Coaching by registered coaches is available: Contact Colin or Bernice on 071 164 3162 for further information.
Pictured here: Winners of the Greendale Spar Drawn Trips/Pairs, Neil Wright, Shane Lines & Jo Boonzaier
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