By JUDITH TUCKEY
IT was a proud day at the Pottsville Bowls Club last week with the unfurling of the state pennant Grade 2 runners-up flag.
On a perfect morning, senior vice-president Patricia Pollard ran the unfurled state flat up the pole in a ceremony attended by special guests, district president Betty Croft and district secretary Annie Revie, together with the club members.
In the most unbelievable chain of events, the unfurled flag and ropes came crashing down without any warning.
Within minutes the club flag (and ropes), on the opposite arm, also came crashing down without warning. The senior vice-president stood in stunned disbelief as this comedy of mishaps occurred. Was this devine intervention? Who knows? Following the ceremony, high tea was served with a good sprinkling of humour generated by the earlier activities on the green. Again, congratulations to our wonderful Grade 2 pennant team.
Pottsville bowls results: October 31: Social bowls – Another good roll up today with a round of club minor singles being contested as well. Social bowls winners (hws) Judith Baxter, Annie Revie and Aileen Swift took home the spoils of success on the greens. Raffles were won by Merle Jackson and Narelle Tait. Lucky numbers prize went to Jan Appleton. November 1 : Friday arvo Potty pairs – The sixth round of this sponsored competition attracted good numbers again. Winners were Frank and Wendy Fielding (Pottsville) who took no prisoners in a game against Peter and Fran Field (Potty). Runners-up were Cudgen Leagues pair Mike and Michelle Van Runt. Lucky Numbers winner was Joan Griffiths (Cabarita Beach). Well done everyone. The jackpot is still growing steadily and will be a great bundle of notes for some lucky bowler to win when drawn on 15 November.
Coming: November 18: Pelican fours – Cost $80 per team all inclusive. Morning tea 8.30am, three games of 11 ends. Trust you have all entered your team for this sponsored event. October 28: District shield – president Catriona and members would like to congratulate Brunswick Heads B.C., winners of this year’s district shield.
Social bowls are on Thursdays 9am. Names to be in 8.30am please. Visitors most welcome, free coaching is available for new members as well as members wishing to freshen up their game. Please phone the club on 6676 1077, follow the prompts, and leave a message and contact number.
