AS we enter a new year of bowls, the committee of Wentworth Bowling Club takes the opportunity to thank sponsors who supported the club throughout 2015.
Gratitude goes to Bluff Meat Supply for their contribution to the weekly Friday men’s bowls, Grand Rapid Spur for their support of the monthly Big Jim pairs competition and the Chicken Shack for their contribution to the monthly pairs competition.
Special thanks goes to Rawson’s Properties who sponsor the monthly breakfast trips competition, often going above and beyond with the prizes on offer and who also contributes to the club strip thereby affording members a subsidy.
Support from local business allows the club to continue offering bowlers the opportunity to enjoy a healthy, outdoor outlet on our well maintained greens.
The members also thank Hazel, Tina and Vicky for their dedication and hospitality service to the club; Shorty and Princess for maintaining cleanliness in the club house and Luvuyo and Moses for their relentless work in maintaining the greens and the club surrounds.
Bowlers at the Bluff Meat Supply Friday men’s bowls on 11 December enjoyed the added treat of a special sponsored Christmas lunch. The winners on the day were Colin Nicholas, Brian Smith and Dave Carroll who sneaked ahead of Terry Micholson, Andy Cloete and Ben Venter by one shot.
The sportsman’s prize went to Graham Bransby, Alan Bower and Dirk Roos. Ken Koch was the delighted recipient of the raffled pork and Graham Bransby took home a hearty beef roast. With the large number of bowlers who turned out for the event, three 60/40 boards were drawn. The first booty was shared by Smiler Wilesmith and Jumbo Nel. Brian Smith and Eric Miller pocketed the money from the second board and Ellen Loots scooped both prizes on the third board. Thanks to Ina for the delicious lunch she prepared for the bowlers.
On Wednesday, 16 December members turned out in regalia signifying their allegiance to either the Boers or the Brits to do battle on the greens in this long-standing annual event. The British commander in chief, John Somerville donned his ceremonial dress for the occasion and led his troops to a resounding victory over the Boers.
Dudley Sanders won the spider that was held before the bowling competition. Not to be completely outdone, the Boers won all the draws after the bowls, with Bokka van der Westhuizen and Herby Roux taking the spoils on the board draw and Frank Greyvenstein winning the meat raffle.
The final Bluff Meats men’s bowls held on Friday, 18 December was won by Herbie Hoffmann, Robbie Carr and Dudley Sanders. Hot on their heels were Graham Bransby, Joe McNamara and Bryce Bower.
Dirk Venter, Neil Smith and Henry Welgemoed were awarded the sportsman’s prize. Colin Coetzee won the raffled pork roast and Kurt Spack took home the beef. Kurt heard his number called out for the first prize on the first board draw and Bill Addinall slipped the second prize into his wallet. Andy Cloete managed a clean sweep off the second board and pocketed both prizes.
The family and friends Guesthouse development bowls on Wednesday, 23 December was won by Johnny du Plessis and the club’s rapidly improving young novice bowler, Zoë Dougall. Cora van der Westhuizen and Lorraine White took home the biscuits. Cora and Johan Nel shared the winnings on the 60/40 board. Members of the community who would like to try their hands at the friendly game of bowls are invited to join in this development activity. Play starts at 3pm. The club coaches are available every Wednesday at 1.30pm to assist new bowlers. Anyone keen to take advantage of this can contact John Somerville on 083-512-4440.
The last Spur Big Jim pairs competition for 2015 was played on Sunday, 27 December. The overall winners on the day were the women’s team of Cheryl Waterman and Ann Bonthrone who took first place in a count down against Hilton Lassak and Rob Davies. The second session prize went to Kurt and Dawn Spack. Rob Armstrong and Cora can der Westhuizen won the takings on the first board and Dave Rowe and Ina Davies shared the winnings on the second board. Bokka van der Westhuizen won the meat raffle and Ann Bonthrone added to her day’s successes by winning the raffled whiskey. The next Spur’s Big Jim pairs competition will be held on Sunday, 31 January.
The Chicken Shack pairs saw Gerald Castor Royle and Ken Koch show the rest of the field a clean pair of heels as they streaked to a 4 plus 27 victory. In second place were John Somerville and Colin Nicholas. The second session prize went to Rob Armstrong and Stan McKenzie. Winners on the two boards were Andy Cloete and Brian Brittan with Ann Bonthrone and Stan McKenzie taking second prizes. Gerald Castor Royle won the raffled pork roast. The next Chicken Shack pairs will be played on Wednesday, 27 January.
The Rawson’s breakfast trips competition was held on the last day of 2015. Battling the heat, a large field took to the greens in an attempt to get on to the winner’s podium. The first prize went to Bill Addinal, Dave Carroll and Bob Hayward. In second place were Hilton Lassak, Derrick Stevens and Ken Koch. The second session prize was awarded to Ron Addinal, Ann Bonthrone and Henry Welgemoed. The raffled whiskey was won by Ellen Loots and the Rawson’s red wine by Bill Addinal. Robin de Gouviea and Ellen Loots were the winners on the 60/40 board with Ann Bonthrone and Hennie Marais taking home the second prizes. The Rawson’s breakfast trips will be played again on Thursday, 28 January.
The kitchen is open from Tuesday to Sunday for breakfast, pub lunches and Sunday roast lunches. Contact Ina for details. A big screen is available for those wishing to watch sporting highlights. Braai and bowling facilities are available for corporate and team building functions and the hall is offered for hiring. Contact the club on 031-467-7103 for details.
