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Bowls Notes - Ipswich Ladies

Monday 24th August Party Day 4’s
“A Day for Carmel” sponsored by the Abraham Family. Although the sky was threatening early the sun came out to make things perfect for such a special Day. Sue summed things up in her Club Tribute to Carmel, she was one of a kind.
Winners with Highest Winning Score: A Clark L Sellers E Clarke and P Clarke
Runner Up with Lowest Winning Score: R Harris J Wilkinson L Kerslake and J Langlands
Mystery Card Winners: L Ross W Wilkens T Wilkens and D Green
Lucky Lead: R McLean - Lucky 2nd: D Reddick - Lucky Third: S Nicolaou - Lucky Skip: J Abernethy
Spiders won by D Abernethy and R Wernowski

Wednesday 26th August Social Play -
Winners: ( 3 for a win and 1 for an end) L Ross and S Stevenson
Runner Up: ( Lowest Winning Margin) C Gleeson E Spann and L Stenzel

Next Party Day is Monday 28th September - see you there

Ipswich Ladies
On Monday 24th August a "Day for Carmel" was held. We remembered our dear member and friend. Carmel was a hard worker and held many positions in the Ladies Section and was a Life Member of the Club. The day was sponsored by the Abraham family and we thank them for their generosity. Thank you to everyone involved for making the day a huge success. A beautiful morning tea, with home made goodies, followed by a game of bowls, then a two course lunch. Of course the greens ran to perfection, thanks to our wonderful green keepers.
Congratulations to the winners! We hope to see you all back for the next party day in September.

This time around in our Player In Focus series, we say G'day to Margaret Martin 😊 A stalwart of the club covering multiple rolls, with efforts that dont go unnoticed !!

1. How did you first get into lawn bowls, and what keeps you passionate about the sport?

I had a friend who played in Malaya and got me started.
The challenge to improve and the company.

2. What has been your proudest moment or achievement in lawn bowls so far?

Winning the Mixed Fours at Kyogle with a make up team. This is a game with a beautiful shield that the winners names go on. Plus we had to play six games in the process.

3. What do you consider your greatest strength as a player?

Able to play different positions and encourage other members.

4. What’s your favourite thing about being part of this club?

The way the volunteers work to get things done and the company.

5. What advice would you give to someone just starting their lawn bowls journey?

Take your time to learn etiquette and the rules of lawn bowls. How each position is played.

6. What is your favourite game format?

2 Bowl Triples.

7. What’s your favourite shot to play?

Draw Shot

8. What’s the most memorable game you’ve ever played?

The day against the odds. We won the Super Bowls at Graceville against the other Ipswich team.

9. If you could bowl with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?

Karen Murphy

10. What type and size bowl do you use?

Taylor SR Redline Size 2

Bowls Notes - Ipswich Ladies

Results from Wed 19th August -
Social Play: Winners (Highest winning Score 27) D Benson W Wilkens and S Connellan
Runner Up: (Lowest Winning Margin +2) B Scott D Follett and P Wilkens

Congratulations to our teams in Gold and Silver in the Mid-week 8’s. Both teams finished No 1 after the completion of the rounds. In the final of 1vs 2 our Gold division got up in a close one against North Ipswich - and our Silver went down to UBC
Well done to all who took part.

Monday 24th Party Day 4’s - “A Day for Carmel” is sponsored by the Abraham Family. Carmel was well known among Ipswich and Cunningham District bowlers and represented our Club for many years. She was a past President of the Ladies and a Life member of the Club. Mixed optional - 2 men Max per team and a Lady to skip. $80 per team - Single players welcome. Nominations for visiting teams and single players to Games Selector Margaret on 0427 653 181. Ipswich Club Members please add your name to the games sheet at the Club or ring the Club on 32811420.

3, 2, 1...... Let's play bowls 😊

Congratulations to Ipswich Ladies, winning the Gold section of the Ladies 8's mid week competition. Ipswich Ladies were Runners Up in the Silver section. Thank you Marie from United for organising the event. It was certainly enjoyed by all the ladies that took part.

🎉 COME & TRY BOWLS DAY! 🎉

Ipswich Bowls Club is hosting our Come & Try Bowls Day on Sunday 13th September, from 10am–2pm !! 🥳

All members are encouraged to bring along a friend, family member or anyone who might like to have a go at bowls.
It’s a great opportunity to introduce someone new to our club, enjoy a few bowls & show them what our club & sport is all about !!

So grab a mate, bring them along & let’s make it a great day !!

Ipswich Ladies - Bowls Notes

Wed 5th August - Social Play -
Winners: J McKenzie and A Verrall
Runner up: S Stevenson A King and K Kitzelman

Silver 8’s to play at UBC Tuesday 11th -
Players as follows: Pairs - R Tatnell and D Sim - Triples J McDougall S Wyatt and K Mansfield - L Ross S Fuentes and A Stevenson.
Players in the Gold Section to play at Jindalee on Thursday 12th will be notified on Wednesday.

Our next Party Day 4’s on 24th August is a Special one in two ways. It will be the first for Trish as President and a day of fond memories as the Abraham Family sponsor “A Day for Carmel” -
Carmel was a hard working Club Member at Ipswich - her craft skills and especially her Rossella Jam that went on our Stall will be long remembered. She held many positions in the Club and was a Past President and Life Member. Mixed optional, 2 men Max, and a Lady to skip. $80 per team $20 a single player. Nominations for visiting teams and single players please ring Margaret on 0427 653 181. Ipswich Club Members add your name to the selection sheet at the Club. We look forward to your company.