Mairangi Bay Bowls

Clear blue skies but very cold and a great field of 28 saw 14 teams playing 2-4-2 battle it out on Saturday.

Results were clear cut with only one 3 winner and a 2 1/2 winner taking out the top spots.

Half day bowls continues on Tuesday with the Bastille Day jackpot pairs so get your entry in.

1st - John Gledhill & Ralph Cullen 3W 12E

2nd - Steve McGregor & Graham Ward 2W 1D 10E

3rd - Stuart Mackay & Alberto Glover 2W 12E

4th - Steve Bartley & Jim Woonton 2W 9E

5th - Jan Gledhill & Helen Bartley 2W 7E

Lucky Dip went to Bill Lowe & Christine Tordeich

Despite overcast and blustery weather and a forecast for rain 22 keen bowlers turned up for the 4th of July Haggle. There was a prize for best women's and best men's outfit. Steve Bartley and Guy Russell shared the mens prize and Queenie de la Criox took out the women's prize and was overall winner.

On the green there was only one 3 winner.

1st - Jeanette Orgias & Ralph Cullen 3W 13E

2nd - Michael Thomas & Danny Murphy 2W 1D 11E

3rd - Ian McGovern & Jim Woonton 2W 9E

4th - Stuart Mackay & Muy Chhour 1W 1D 9E

Enid, Russell & Graham took out the lucky dip.

This Saturday we have a special 4th of July Haggle, Come along in Red, White & Blue, wear an orange wig or your cowboy hat. Surprise prize for the best dressed. Starts at 12.30 pm.

Please find a reminder on the details for BNH Winter Coaching starting this Saturday 4th July, which is open to everyone.

Attached: A4 Poster re BNH Winter Coaching:
Dates: 4, 11, 18 & 25 July 2026
Cost: $5 per player per session
Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Venue: Bowls Orewa
Register by email to [email protected]

Alan Daniels.

Attached is the Weekly Reminder for Monday 29th June, which lists the incoming BNH Board Officials and the Special Awards presented at the 25th Awards Ceremony held on Sunday 28th June 2026.

Photos from the Awards will be posted on the website.

Garth Partridge

Centre Manager

After a week of pretty average weather we got a lovely sunny afternoon for the haggle. There were 26 entries and the results were:

1st - Peter Orgias & Guy Russell 2W 1D 13E

2nd - Colleen Rice & Daphne Davies 2W 11E 26pts

3rd - Ralph Cullen & Alberto Glover 2W 11E 16pts

4th - Steve Bartley & Tracey Hadwin 2W 10E 22pts

Lucky dip went to Ian McGovern & Grant Watson

After 8 rounds of the Winter League the top 10 of the table is still tight.

Muy Chhour - 15

Peter Orgias - 14

Danny Murphy - 13

Steve Bartley, Steve McGregor, Gary Warren, Jim Woonton - 10

Helen Bartley, Alberto Glover - 9

Ralph Cullen, Stuart Mackay, Guy Russell, Joe Tordiech - 8

Nice night out for dinner?
15 July at Twist and Tonic
435 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay

Join your fellow bowlers for an evening at this new restaurant

Contact Barry McCrystal 021 909 159 to be added to the group booking

Quiz Night - 8 August
Barry McCrystal Organiser (021 909 159) - Get your team together for a great night out

Constantly Consistently Consistency - Rachel Long Memorial

Tuesday, 23 June 2026, would have been Rachel Long’s 80th birthday. To honour her memory, a memorial was combined with Consistency Day, with many participants wearing Rachel’s favourite colour – red.
Rachel was well known for her love of red clothes as well as her two sets of red bowls. In tribute, almost every player made the effort to wear something red, creating a colourful reminder of Rachel’s vibrant personality.
Forty-two players took part in the tournament, joined by a number of supporters. The clubhouse was filled and Enid’s timekeeping ensured the afternoon ran smoothly.
Trevor Long organised a delicious afternoon tea, and together with Rachel’s sisters, shared memories of her life. The seventh of thirteen children, Rachel was never fazed by crowds or noise. She was remembered as a hardworking, generous woman whose laughter and good humour brightened the lives of those around her.
A new bench, painted in the club colours, was unveiled during the afternoon. As Trevor officially presented the bench, he recalled the last words he heard Rachel say: “I wish I was at bowls.” Those words perfectly captured her love for the game.
Bowls was Rachel’s happy place. More importantly, she shared that happiness with everyone she played alongside. The memorial day was a fitting celebration of a much-loved member whose warmth, friendship, and enthusiasm for bowls will long be remembered.

Results
Three wins David Lloydd, John Gledhill, Hanaan Shahwan
Louise Ball, Peter Orgias, Rosemary Nicol

Two wins Tony Stanaway, Muy Chhour, Bruce Aley
Brian Rogers, Larry Cain, Stuart Mackay
Steve McGregor, John Lindsay, Joy Watkinson
Russ Noble, Graham Ward, Margaret O’Carroll

Lucky dip Barry McCrystal, Ralph Cullen, Phyl Humphries

Club Day 23 June Rachel Long Memorial
On the scheduled club day on 23 June at the end of play (3.30 p.m. approx) we will be celebrating Rachel's 80th birthday with the unveiling of a bench in her memory, and an afternoon tea arranged by her husband Trevor.

The dedication and afternoon tea will happen no matter what the weather. In the spirit of the occasion, if you could wear something red, that would be great.