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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…
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Great Bowls in the Mixed Fours Championship
The semis and finals of the Mixed Fours Championship was played out last Sunday, 15 November in breezy conditions. The 18 ends of the semis in both the Major and Plate demonstrated great bowls across all teams, setting the stage for a top rate final. In the Major Angie Sharp, Bert Cruickshank, Margaret & Graham…
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The 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 MOREChanges to Ladies Tuesday 3rd Division Pennants
Received from Bowls WA: Good Evening Clubs and Women’s Tuesday Pennant Contacts As described in last week’s email, I have combined 3rd Division Red and White for the rest of the season. These fixtures have taken some manipulation to come up with an even as possible 11 team 18 week home and away draw. However apart…
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Melbourne 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…
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Celebrate 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…
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Strong competition for Ladies Triples title
Warm weather greeted the semis and finals for the Ladies Triples last Wednesday, 28 October. After some strong competition across the board, Gloria McDonald, Jayne Archibald, and Norma Clements were pitted against Marianne Cameron, Sue Haley and Margaret Frederickson in the fight for the title. Gloria took out the opening ends, before Marianne came back…
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Ladies Spring Fours Another Big Success for the Club
Yesterday, Friday 16 October was a great day at the Club with the running of the Ladies Spring Fours. The gala day was sponsored by Club patron and local member Chris Tallentire MLA, member for Thornlie, who made the presentations at the end of the day. Our thanks also to Scenic Lake Estate and Prisma…
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Mixed Pairs Championship goes Down to the Wire!
Hot and humid conditions did not deter the players who took to the greens for the finals of the Ray White McGinty & Associates Mixed Pairs. With sixteen teams entered, Greg (Rowdy) Strachan & Gloria McDonald advanced to the finals against Ian Farley & Janice Nightingale in the Major, with Doddy Innes & Sue Kershaw …
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Back to Back Ladies Fours win for Marcia & team
Over the past two Wednesdays the first major championship of the season, the Ray White McGinty 7 Associates Ladies Championship Fours, have been played out. With 11 teams entered, the competition began on 30 September, with the qualifying rounds of 15 ends. At the conclusion, Annette Sheridan & team, Marianne Cameron & team, Marcia Kitson…
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