Players from Orbost, Lakes Entrance, Lindenow, Bruthen, Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance & Bairnsdale Golf bowls clubs participated in the Metung Bowls Club’s President’s Invitational Day on Thursday 21st March.  The day was generously sponsored by Metung Discount Pharmacy, The Anchorage B & B, and AJ & AL Beale Builders.  Two games of twelve ends were played, one before and the other after a lunch of BBQ’d meat with salad and scalloped potatoes, followed by a dessert of either home made apple pie, chocolate or raspberry cheesecake. (Many players stated that they came as much for the delicious meal as the game).

Following the second game an afternoon tea of fresh fruit, cheese and crackers was enjoyed whilst the raffle was drawn and the presentations were made.

1st game winners were a team from Lakes Entrance Bowls Club:  Lorna Tiziani, L Clare, H Todd & R Natzol.

Second game winners were a team from Metung Bowls Club.  (Left to right):   John Miller, Ken Warner, Cheryl Warner & Alex Dunbar.

The overall runners up were representatives from the Executive of the East Gippsland Bowls Division.  (Left to right):    Don Cameron (Bairnsdale Golf BC), John Kool (Lakes Entrance BC), Fay Lewis & John Lewis (Bruthen BC).

The overall winners on the day were another team from Lakes Entrance Bowls Club:        Margaret Brandhoj, Kel Brandhoj, Benny Rosati & Lena Rosati.

On Tuesday 19th March we hosted an afternoon of bowls for the Waverley Probus Club.  Many members had never bowled before, so this was a new experience.  Metung Club members provided some tuition and guidance and a fun game ensued. The game was followed by an afternoon tea of fresh scones and cake before a lighthearted presentation to the winners took place.

It certainly wasn’t Summer weather for our Bancroft Mixed Fours tournament on the last day of January, with a cloudy day and strong, chilly wind, but that didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits.

We had a good turnout on the day and everyone enjoyed some good play.

A delicious light lunch and yummy, home made sponges to accompany their afternoon tea.

The winning team in the first round of games were from Orbost Bowls Club.  They were:

Skip: Karen Chenney   3rd: Chris Frew   2nd:  Colleen Parker  Lead: Sue Robinson.

The winning team in the second round were from Lakes Entrance Bowls Club.  They were:   

Skip: Dennis Oliva    3rd: Lorna Tiziana    2nd: J. Oliva    Lead: Margaret Simpson.

The winners of the third round were from Metung Bowls Club.  They were: 

Skip: Cheryl Warner    3rd: Ken Warner    2nd: Peter McNair    Lead: Alex Dunbar.

The overall runners-up on the day were from Bairnsdale Golf & Bairnsdale Bowls Clubs.  They were: 

Skip: Ian Hamilton    3rd: Mick Hogan    2nd: Judi Hogan    Lead: Nanette Hamilton.

The overall winners on the day were from Metung Bowls Club.  They were: 

Skip: Jim Beale    3rd: Rob Garbutt    2nd: Mandy Beale    Lead: Chris Wain.

Those who didn’t have a win on the green still had plenty of options of taking something home with a number of raffle prizes available.

As well as congratulating all our winners, we would like to thank the Club members whose efforts made this a great day, as well as the members from the other clubs in the East Gippsland Region who joined us on the day to make it such a success.

Barefoot Bowls was held again this year, enabling people of all ages to experience and enjoy a fun game of bowls.

As per usual the younger participants took to the challenge with relish. Whilst some played others preferred the role of onlookers.  The fun was followed by a sausage sizzle & salad and, later, a raffle with the tickets being drawn, in turn, by an eager group of kids.

As Christmas 2018 approaches the members of Metung Bowls Club came together to celebrate on 5th December.

With a number of new members it was a great way to get to know each other.

We had a lovely meal, catered for by Maffra Spit Roasts.

The meal was followed by some presentations.  Ken Warner was presented with his Veteran’s Badge.

Nan Kelsey, Judi Banks, Bernie Attard & Ken Warner were presented with 8 shot badges, earned during a tournament earlier this year.

Entertainment was provided by our president Peter Attard, who conducted a session of very tricky trivia questions.

Everyone who got an answer correct was awarded a chocolate and the person with the most chocolates at the end won a bottle of very nice bubbly.

Mild temperatures, a gentle breeze and a sunny day.  We couldn’t have asked for better weather for our Mixed Fours Invitational on the 29th November.  The day was sponsored by Gippsland Grain Store, with a smaller contribution from local State Member Tim Bull, and the major raffle prize donated by Fermio Garden Supplies.

With 12 teams playing the green was fully occupied and the challenge was on.  The atmosphere was cheerful with all players enjoying their day and, with two games to be played, there were two opportunities to achieve a win.  (Unfortunately the photographer – who was also playing – completely forgot to take her camera so there are no photos of the play to post.)

Between the games an enjoyable lunch of chicken & mango salad was served with a special dressing known only to our wonderful catering manager, Pauline Clearson.  This was followed by a delicious dessert of either individual lemon meringue pies or vanilla & chocolate layered mousse topped with cream & strawberries.

After the games the players relaxed with an afternoon tea of slices and other treats whilst the presentations were made and the raffle was drawn.

With four raffle prizes there was a good chance that players would get a prize.

Then came the presentations for the winning teams.

The First game winners, from Bruthen Bowls Club, were Steve Colbeck, Greg Blair, Greg ? & Mal McPherson.

The second game winners were the team from Orbost Bowls Club.

The overall Runners-Up were were Hugh Mack who was visiting from Glasgow, Scotland, Ernie Banks, Janette Fraser & Judi Banks, all from Metung Bowls Club.

Our overall Winners on the day were also from Metung.  They were Alex Dunbar, Peter Attard, Ken & Cheryl Warner.

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who participated to make this the great day it was.