Category: Around the Club
Celebrate Diversity a Great Community Event
Sunday November 22 saw the running of the second “Celebrate Diversity” event, co-hosted with United in Diversity. While numbers were down on last year’s inaugural event, it was still a success. The day began with the rousing drumming from the Japanese Taiko On. Their performance between A & B green sent the message out that…
READ MOREThe Speakeasy Comes to Town!
Another great night at the Club last Saturday, 14 November, when the roaring twenties came to town! Flappers, gangsters, godfathers, FBI agent and the odd hitman took over the clubroom to try to solve the Tracy gang murder mystery. Guests were celebrating the success of the notorious Tracy Gang, in the Tracy Speakeasy. “Aiden Abet”…
READ MOREMelbourne Cup Luncheon a Winner
The 2020 Melbourne Cup was certainly one to remember with the COVID-19 restrictions closing down Flemington. But this did not deter members and friends from celebrating Gosnells Bowling Club style! Champagne awaited everyone on arrival and the festivities began. Fashion was the order of the day, particularly among the ladies, with many styles of hats…
READ MORECelebrate Diversity Just Around the Corner
The second Celebrate Diversity Day is planned for Sunday 22 November from 10am to 2pm. This year will see some of the performers at the inaugural event last year return to the Club. Outside will be Taiko On and demonstrations of Qi Gong by Michael Ho from Forever Fitness. Michael has been running fitness classes…
READ MOREYesterday Sunday 11 October was a busy day for the Club both on and off the greens. While the finals of the Mixed Pairs was being played at the Club, a group of dedicated volunteers were working at the City of Gosnells’ “Jump A-Round” event at Harmony Fields. They were looking after the bag drop…
READ MOREScroungers Wind-up
A crazy fun day at the Club last Sunday for the Scroungers wind-up. There was everything there from A zombie (Doddy) to a bee (Kerry). Bert was a worry in his “naked” apron, Peter came as Glad Wrap and Jo was dazzling in true flapper style! Grant kept everyone in line as a member of…
READ MOREPresident’s Report
Hello all, On Saturday 5 September the Club held its Open Day for the coming season. I would like to thank our Club Patron and Partner Chris Tallentire, Club Partners and Life Members that were there on the day. I would also like to thank all members that were there to make this event a…
READ MOREAnd The Season Has Begun!
Last Saturday, 5 September, heralded in the Club’s Opening Day and Life Member’s Afternoon Tea. The official opening was conducted by President Peter Charkiewicz and Club patron Chris Tallentire MLA. This was followed by the rolling of the first bowls on the green for the 2020/2021 season by the President, Patron and the Captains Angela…
READ MOREOpening Day & Life Members Afternoon Tea
The Club’s Opening Day is just weeks away. This is the official start to the bowling season 2020/21 and what a season has been planned! Opening Day is also our opportunity to recognise our Life Members with the Life Member’s Afternoon Tea. This select group of men and women have contributed to the strength of…
READ MOREClubs WA STRIVE Program Completed
The Club recently completed the Clubs WA STRIVE program, a tiered system where clubs challenge themselves to be the best club in 2020. Clubs WA’s partnership with the Road Safety Commission presents a unique opportunity to communicate road safety messages to a wide range of road users across WA. STRIVE stands for Success, Transparency, Road…
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