BLUFF Bowling Club reports that the Port Natal interclub league continues this coming weekend, with a double header for the men and women.
Currently the men’s A side has 24.5 points, and the B side has 14.5 points.
The men’s A side will be at home on Saturday, 25 June to Amanzimtoti B, and on Sunday, 26 June, the B side will travel to Hillcrest to meet the host club’s B side.
The men’s B side will be away on Saturday to Le Domaine, while on Sunday the A side is at home against Berea A.
The women’s A side travel to Amanzimtoti on Saturday, 25 June to play against Parkhill A and on Sunday, 26 June they will play at Northlands against Umhlali. The B side will go to Durban on Saturday to meet Mount Edgecombe and on Sunday, they will be in action at Parkhill against Westville Country Club.
With this double header, the league for men and women will conclude. All the teams are congratulated on their efforts.
This past week the sponsored Diving Bell pairs was played at Bluff BC in rather wintery weather. First session was won by Norman Moore and Ken Thomas, while second session went to Janice Rodgers and Ian Hayes. Overall winners were Gary Moffet and Ken Koch with 4 +16. Paula Osman won the 50/50 board.
On Sunday the club held the DJ Lashrite pairs where first session went to Terry Mickelson and Dave Carroll. Second session was won by Gary Moffet and Jorge Santos, while the overall winners were Bridget White and Dave le Roux. The 50/50 board was won by Jumbo and Chrissie bagged the raffle.
The club extends thanks to the sponsors of these tournaments, which are the lifeblood of the club.
In the club competitions which are being fitted in around the league games, the following results are recorded in the mixed trips. Bridget White, Kurt Spack and Deon Els beat Jorge Santos, Chris Pozyn and Ronel Morel. Dave Rowe, Ian Hayes and Phyllis Maritz beat Dudley Dorrofield, Glynis Mackrory and Kitty Schaffer. Elize Stapelberg, Gary Moffet and Steve Baker beat Clinton Bisset, Harvey Simpkins and Jay Retief.
The club welcomes Ian Hayes to the ranks. Ian has moved from Dunkeld Club in Johannesburg and is wished many years of happy bowling with Bluff.
The 100 club draws for May and June were concluded. Winners for May were Yvonne Johnston, Elize Stapelberg and Jay Retief. Lucky winners for June were Allen Ritchie, Elize Stapelberg and June Foster.
It seems there are a few repeats in the winners’ ranks, as Elize also won the Friday night attendance draw last week, while Chrissie Smith won the meat raffle. This week’s attendance draw was not won as Sarie Bisset was not present. Micheal Schudle won the meat raffle.
Although it was a festive evening at the club, there was an element of sadness as bowlers bade farewell to loyal members Norman and Liz Robinson, who leave for the UK with their families shortly. In his years at the club, Norman has served as a very able president and never been shy in giving of his time wherever and whenever he was needed, always in the most gentlemanly way. He will also be sorely missed as a player. Liz is a great favourite with everybody and was also always willing to help where needed. She was part of the women’s playing squad for a number of years. The club wishes them every blessing in their new life. Thank you to Dudley for a good farewell speech.
Do not forget the vegetable derby which will be held at the club on 1 July.
There are a number of ‘jobs’ around the club that are filled by members who give freely of their time to ensure the smooth running of the club for everybody else. All members would do well to remember that these people are not paid for what they do, so give them thanks instead of shooting them down.
