Friday Bowls (April- Sept)

Sponsored by The Tyre Factory, Warrnambool

and

W.A. Molan and Sons, Terang

Our 2024 season of Friday Bowls is now over. We would like to thank our members who volunteered their time, for the effort they put in over the last 5 months in keeping these efforts happening. Thanks also to those players from around the district who bowled in these events and enjoyed the use of our new greens.

Names in by 12 noon. Play starts at 12:30 p.m.

Terang Bowls Club hosts a Winter Bowls Competition held each Friday starting at 12:30 p.m.

(Names in by 12 noon each Friday. Ph: 55921050

NEW Players  are welcome to come and try – no experience necessary – bowls can be provided. Cost $5 on the day. Contact the club through our FaceBook page for more details.

This is a GREAT social competition and a good way to learn the art of LAWN BOWLING with the assistance of experienced bowlers.

2024

Next event – 6/9/2024

August

Great number of bowlers played in our 1st Friday bowls event for August. Wonderful to see a few new faces trying out the greens. Looks like it should be another good day this Friday. New bowlers welcome to come and try.

July update:

We had several successful bowls events during July with only one week being washed out. Thanks to Noel and his team for organising these events.

June update:

Thanks to our organisers for their efforts in conducting our Friday bowls events.

A good turn up of players who have enjoyed trying out our new greens. Both A and B Green are now being used.

3/5/2024

27 players entered our Friday Bowls competition and enjoyed a great afternoon of friendly bowls.

26/4/2024

20 players again this week. Good to have some new faces trying out our new “B Green”

Players from Camperdown, Cobden, Mortlake and Terang enjoyed the pleasant conditions.

19/4/2024

20 players took part in our 1st event for this season. Players were pleasantly surprised with the new playing surface on B Green and quickly adapted to the conditions. Thanks to Dan and team for organising.

Our 2024 season kicks off on Friday the 19th April. At this stage we will play all games on B Green. Numbers will dictate what event we play – Pairs, Triples or 4s.

Come and try our new green.

2023

April 2023 – We have had 2 events with a number of players taking part and enjoying the days’ play. Our 1st day saw 14 players take part and last Friday there were 25 players on the greens. It is terrific to have a number of players from surrounding clubs supporting our Friday event. Cobden Bowls Club hold a similar event every Wednesday (Contact Cobden BC for details)

Our next event is this Friday (28/4/2023) and we hope to see a few more players come and enjoy a great afternoon of bowls.

Thanks to our sponsors and Robbo’s Country Cuts for organising a meat tray for our weekly raffle.

2022

16/9/2022

Our final event for this season, saw Graeme Downie, John Keane and Leon Carragan have 3 good wins. Our Aug/Sept aggregate winners were Peter Templeton and Filumena Gherashe.

Thanks to all those who played, organised and volunteered a very successful season.

 9/9/2022

A good turn out for this week’s event. Winning all 3 matches were Ros Ross and Greg Wynd. Thanks to our organisers and volunteers.

2/9/2022

24 players from Terang, Camperdown,and Cobden arrived for an enjoyable day of social bowls. A wintery encouraged a close competition all round with no team winning all 3 of their games. Our runners up with 2 wins and a draw on 64 points were Roslyn Ross and Dawn Hilton. The overall winners of the day, also with 2 wins and a draw, but on 68 points were Noel Uebergang, Filumena Gherashe, and John Keane. Many thanks to our generous donors for their contribution towards our weekly raffle. Thanks also to Hendo and Noel for their assistance in the office and on the greens, and to Eric for his attendance behind the bar. A big shout out to the ladies who dedicate their time to clean up  every week.

Filumena Gherashe
assistant manager.

26/8/2022

A great turn out this week with 26 players from Cobden, Camperdown, and Terang turning up to enjoy 3 games of bowls.   Don Anderson, John Keane and Eric Hansford, were runners up to Paul Richards and Leon Carragan, who won all 3 games. Thanks to our organisers and helpers on the day, Noel, Eric, Filumena, Hendo and Ros.

19/8/2022

This week we had 16 players from Cobden, Camperdown, and Terang turn up to enjoy a pleasant afternoon of bowling. The pace of the greens and  windy conditions proved a little tricky for some bowlers.  Peter Templeton and Ray Burke, with 3 wins and  84 points,  thought they had done enough to win the day, however Graeme Downie and Patsy Neal managed to disappoint them by winning more ends, and with 92 points and 3 wins took out the event. Thanks to our organisers and helpers on the day, Noel, Eric and Ros.

 12/8/2022

5/8/2022

19 bowlers took part in this week’s event. Winner’s on the day were Don and John. Special thanks to “Robbo’s Country Cuts” for donating a roast for our raffle. Thanks to our organisers and Barmen.

Our new Barman

29/7/2022

22/7/2022

Well done John and Trevor who won the Pairs Competition. 25 players took part in the afternoon event. Thanks to our hard working volunteers who organised the event.

Please note the Club phone has not been working.

Please phone 0409215828 or 0459341354 if you can’t get through.

15/7/2022

Well done Ken and Eric who won the Pairs Competition. 24 players took part in the afternoon event. Thanks to our hard working volunteers who organised the event.

Please note the Club phone has not been working.

Please phone 0409215828 or 0459341354 if you can’t get through.

8/7/2022

16 people from Cobden, Camperdown, and Terang braved the gloomy weather forecast. The drizzle finally cleared up for the final game allowing our competitors to enjoy the wintry sun. Recent work on the greens ensured that the bowls were running true  The runners up with 2 games and on 68 points were John Gherashe and Justin Rasmussen. With 3 games under their belts and sitting on a comfortable 94 points, the winners were Bert Strampel and Ken Farquharson.  The “Robbo’s Country Cuts” meat tray was won by Ron Cameron again. Big thanks to Daryl for his generous donations. Winning the wine bottles were Noel Uebergang, Hendo, Jack O’Neil, Harmony Rasmussen, and Trevor Roberts. Daryl O’Donohue won the sweets basket and promptly gifted it to Heather Lynam.  Many thanks to Heather for her help in the kitchen, and to Noel for his assistance with the greens.
Thanks to Filumena for the report and organisation.

1/7/2022

24 bowlers from Cobden, Camperdown, and Terang turned up for bowls. The sun decided to grace us with its presence during the closing stages of the competition. Only one team won all 3 games.
The runners up with 2 games and 72 points were Daryl and Ken. With 3 victories and 90 points, today’s winners were Terry and Ray.

The “Robbo’s Country Cuts” meat tray was won by Alec Bell.

Thanks to Filumena, Noel and Hendo for organising.

24/6/2022
17 people from Cobden, Camperdown, and Terang turned up for bowls.

With 3 games and 92 points overall winners were Peter Templeton and Justin Rasmusson.

Thanks to our organisers and helpers on the day.

3/6/2022

19 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown took part in this week’s event.

Thanks to our organisers for ensuring the day ran smoothly and the weather was kind. Thanks to Filumena, Heather and Dan for their assistance.

Winners on the day were John Keane and Ron Cameron who won all 3 games (94 pts). Brian Kenna and Ray Burke were 2nd also with 3 wins (86 pts)

Raffle Winner: Filumena Gherashe – Meat tray from “Robbos Country Cuts.” Wine and chocolates from our mystery donor were also raffled. Daryl won a much prized Terang BC cap and was thanked for his support of our events.

June/July Aggregate Points Competition

Our June/July Aggregate points competition is now underway – points are awarded each week and over the 2 months, the more you pay the greater your chance of winning.

 

27/5/2022

36 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown took part in this week’s event in beautiful Autumn conditions.  Both A and B greens were used and provided for some great bowling.

Thanks to our organisers for ensuring the day ran smoothly, esp. Noel, Ros and Dan for their assistance.

Winners on the day were Bert Strampel and Eric Hansford, who won all 3 games . Jenny Fowler and Jack O’Neill were 2nd with 2 wins and a draw and Dan Morrison and Ken Davey were 3rd also having 2 wins and a draw.

Raffle Winner: Ron Cameron – Meat tray from “Robbos Country Cuts.” Wine and chocolates from our mystery donor were also raffled.

 April/May Aggregate Points Competition

Congratulations to Dan Morrison and Heather Lynam who took out the aggregate points competitions  scored from 6 rounds over April and May.

Men – 1st – Dan Morrison, 2nd – Darrly O’Donohue, 3rd – Jack Fowler, 4th – Leon Carragan, 5th – Graeme Downie.

Women – 1st – Heather Lynam, 2nd – Ros Ross, 3rd – Susan Keane, 4th – Filumena Gherashe, 5th – Dawn Hilton.

We look forward to seeing you at next week’s event, (3/6/2022) which will see the start of our June/July Aggregate points competition.

20/5/2022

24 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown took part in this week’s event. Again it was great to see some new entrants into our competition and there were some very close matches. Greens proved to be a bit tricky and sticky requiring bowlers to adjust their line.

Thanks to our organisers for ensuring the day ran smoothly, esp. Filumena, Ros and Dan for their assistance. We also had a mystery photographer out and about this week, see last 4 photos.

Winners on the day were Kevin Johnson and Ken Farquhurson, who won all 3 games – 94 pts. Trevor Roberts and Heather Lynam were runners up, also winning all 3 games – 86 pts.

Raffle Winner: Ron Cameron – Meat tray from “Robbos Country Cuts.” Wine and chocolates from our mystery donor were also raffled.

We look forward to seeing you at next week’s event. (27/5/2022) were the winners of the April/May aggregate will be decided. This competition is very close, with one week to go and a number of bowlers still in contention.

April/May Aggregate Competition

Aggregate Points Leaders after 5 rounds.

Leon leads by 1 p0int from Darryl and Dan  with one week to go.   1. Leon Carragan – 32pts,  2. Darryl O’Donohue – 31 pts. 3.  Dan Morrison – 31 pts. 4. Heather Lynam – 28 pts. 5. Peter Templeton 26 pts.

13/5/2022

 31 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown took to the greens this week. It was terrific to see a large number of new players take part and enjoy an afternoon of bowls and a social drink after the game. Both greens were running well, and with pleasant conditions we saw some excellent bowls.

Thanks to our organisers for ensuring the day ran smoothly, esp. Noel and Dan for their assistance.

Winners on the day were Darryl O’Donohue and Leon Carragan, who were the only team to win all 3 games.

Raffle Winner: Erle Dakin – Meat tray from “Robbos Country Cuts.” Wine and chocolates from our mystery donor was also raffled.

We look forward to seeing you at next week’s event. (20/5/2022)

April/May Aggregate Competition

Aggregate Points Leaders after 4 rounds.

Leon moves to outright leader in our points competition with Peter Templeton and Dan Morrisson one point behind in 2nd and 3rd spots.  1. Leon Carragan – 27pts, 2. Peter Templeton – 26 pts, 3.  Dan Morrison – 26 pts. 4. Darryl O’Donohue – 24 pts.

6/5/2022

We had 22 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown turn up for this week’s competition. It was great to see some new participants taking part for the 1st time this season. The rain held off and we completed all 3 matches before adjourning to the Clubhouse for presentations and a drink.

Thanks to our organisers for ensuring the day ran smoothly, esp. Filumena and Dan for their assistance.

Winners on the day were Peter Thompson and Brian Howard, who won their 3 games and scored 88 pts. Runners up: Daryl O’Donohue  and John Keane who had  2 wins and a draw, 74  pts.

Raffle Winner: Jack Fowler – Meat tray from “Robbos Country Cuts.” Wine from our mystery donor was also raffled.

We look forward to seeing a few more players participating in the coming weeks.

 April/May Aggregate Competition

Aggregate Points Leaders after 3 rounds.

We have 5 players on 18 points separated by percentage.  1. Jack Fowler. 2. Peter Templeton. 3. Leon Carragan. 4. Dan Morrison. 5. Peter Thompson, followed by Filumena Gherashe and Heather Lynam on 16 points.

29/4/2022

18 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown took part in our in this week’s competition and we were able to complete 2 games before the rain stopped play and bowlers adjourned to the Clubhouse for a chat and drink.

Thanks to our organisers for ensuring the day ran smoothly.

Winners on the day were Kevin Johnson and Heather Lynam, who won their 2 games and scored 62 pts. Runners up: Dan Morrison and Trevor Roberts who also won 2 games and scored 60 pts.

Raffle Winner: Filumena Gherashe – Meat tray from “Robbos Country Cuts”

We look forward to seeing a few more players participating next week.

An April/May Aggregate Competition will be run so make sure you turn up each week.

Aggregate Points Leaders after 2 rounds: Jack Fowler – 13, Ken Densley – 13, Kevin Johnson – 11, Peter Templeton – 11, Heather Lynam – 11.

22/4/2022

24 players from Terang, Cobden, Camperdown and Warrnambool took part in our 1st pairs competition for this season in near perfect Autumn weather.

Thanks to our organisers for ensuring the day ran smoothly.

Winners on the day were Jack Fowler and Ray Burke, who won all 3 games and scored 92 pts. Runners up: Ros Ross and Ken Densley who also won all 3 games and scored 82 pts.

Well done and welcome to Bill Millard who played in his 1st competition at Terang.

Raffle Winner: Ken Farquarson – Meat tray from “Robbos Country Cuts”

We look forward to seeing a few more players participating in the coming weeks.

An April/May Aggregate Competition will be run so make sure you turn up each week.

2021

Names in by 12 noon. Play starts 12:30 p.m.

Terang Bowls Club hosts a Winter Bowls Competition held on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. (Names in by 12 noon each Friday)

NEW Players  are welcome to come and try – no experience necessary – bowls can be provided. Cost $5 on the day. Contact the club on our FaceBook page for more details.

https://www.facebook.com/terangbc

20/8/2021

We had  18 bowlers compete in our Friday Pairs competition.

Conditions were terrific and bowlers enjoyed the warmer weather.

Winners were Kevin and Filumena. Kevin’s Tiger bowls were attracting a lot of attention.

Thanks to Hendo and members for organising the day. Thanks also to Cut Above Butchers for the meat tray and our mystery sponsor for the wine and chocolates. Special thanks to Eric for organising the bar.

  13/8/2021

We had  24 bowlers compete in our Friday Pairs competition. Well done to all players on a great day of bowling

Winners were Alex and Darren

   30/7/2021

Well done to our 11 competitors who were able to handle the windy conditions and play some good bowls.

Winners were Ken, Merv and Eric.

Congratulations to Leon Carragan who won the June/July Aggregate Competition with 39 points, from John Keane, 38 points and Heather Lynam, 36 points.

                       9/7/2021

A lovely winter’s day saw 32  players,  from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown  take to the greens.

Winners on the day were John Keane and Bert Strampel, who won all 3 games.

 

After 5 rounds, Daryl O’Donohue leads the June/July aggregate competition with 35 points followed by Willy VanKempen (33 points) and Leon Carragan (32 points).

Thanks to our sponsors, Bushman Tanks and Terang Garden Supplies. Also thanks to “A Cut Above” Butchers who provide a meat tray each week.

2/7/2021

A threatening winter’s day saw 24  players,  from Terang, Cobden, Camperdown and Deer Park take to the greens.  Rain interrupted play during the 2nd match and eventually the competition had to be called off.

Winners on the day were Heather Lynam and Kevin Johnson, with 2 wins and a draw.

After 4 rounds, Daryl O’Donohue leads the June/July aggregate competition with 28 points followed by Willy VanKempen and Leon Carragan who are both on 26 points.

Thanks to our sponsors, Bushman Tanks and Terang Garden Supplies. Also thanks to “A Cut Above” Butchers who provide a meat tray each week.

25/6/2021

A pleasant winter’s day saw 18  players,  from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown take to the greens. Uninterrupted play saw all teams complete their 3 games.

Competition was tight with several teams recording drawn games. Winners on the day were Eric Hansford and Daryl O’Donohue, with 2 wins and a draw.

After 3 rounds, Willy VanKempen leads the June/July aggregate competition with 21 points followed by Daryl O’Donohue and Leon Carragan who are both on 20 points.

Our new sponsors, Bushman Tanks and Terang Garden Supplies were recognised on the day.

Thanks to Hendo for organising and running the day.

18/6/2021

 A wintry afternoon saw 23, rugged up, players,  from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown take to the greens. Bowlers were able to adapt to the ever changing conditions and managed to complete all 3 games.

Winners on the day were John Keane and Terry Heffernan, who had strong wins in all 3 games.

 

Thanks to Hendo for organising and running the day.

11/6/2021

 A fine winter’s afternoon provided 29 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown with ideal conditions for this week’s event.

Winners on the day were Dan Morrison and Willie Vankempen, who won all 3 games.

Eric Hansford won the May Aggregate Competition followed by Don McLeod,  Bert Strampel  and Ken Farquhurson.

Thanks to Hendo for organising and running the day.

27/5/2021

Please note that Friday Pairs event for 28/5/2021 has been cancelled due to Covid restrictions.

Thanks to  Hendo, Dan and the match committee for organising.

21/5/2021

Glorious late  Autumn weather enticed 47 players from Terang, Cobden, Camperdown and South Australia onto the greens for this week’s competition. It was great to see a number of 1st time bowlers turn up for the day. Conditions were perfect and there was some excellent bowling.

Winners on the day were Ray Bond, Doug Duncan and Kevin Johnson.

Eric Hansford leads the May Aggregate Competition followed by Don McLeod,  Bert Strampel  and Ken Farquhurson 

Thanks to Hendo for organising and running the day.

14/5/2021.

Wintry conditions saw 16 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown take to the greens for this week’s competition. Bowlers handled the ever changing conditions well and some excellent bowling was witnessed.

Winners on the day were Geoff Works and Leon Carrangan winning 2 out of their 3 games.

Willy Vankempen leads the May Aggregate Competition, on percentage, closely followed by Eric Hansford.

Thanks to Hendo for organising and running the day.

7/5/2021.

Another great day saw 36 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown take part in this week’s competition.

Winners on the day were Filumena Gherashe and Jack Folwer who won all 3 of their games.

Close encounters were a feature of the day and bowlers enjoyed the perfect conditions.

Well done Hendo for organising and running the day.

30/4/2021.

Excellent conditions saw 38 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown take to the greens for this week’s competition.

Winners on the day were Brian Howard and Don McLeod who won all 3 of their games.

Maureen Kenna was welcomed on the day and played her 1st game for Terang with Jean Fidge.

Thanks to Hendo for organising and running the day.

23/4/2021

A small group of players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown took part in this week’s pairs competition.  The competition was close with no 3 game winners.

Winners on the day were Ray Bond and Graeme Downie who had a stella 1st game.

We look forward to seeing a few more players participating in the coming weeks.

Thanks to Hendo for organising and running the day.

16/4/2021

14 players from Terang, Cobden and Camperdown took part in the 1st pairs competition for this season. Thanks to Hendo for organising and running the day.

Winners on the day were Kevin Johnson and Susan Keane, who won all 3 games. Well done to Filumena Gherashe who played in her 1st competition for Terang.

We look forward to seeing a few more players participating in the coming weeks.

 30/10/2020

Winners: Kevin Johnson and Maureen Bond.

That’s it for our Friday Pairs for this season. Thanks to Dan, Hendo and the match committee for running a great event under ever changing conditions. Well done to all players who competed throughout the season. – Next Up – Wednesday Triples. (4/11/2020) Teams in ASAP.

23/10/2020 (36 players)

Winners: Dan Morrison and Don McLeod

(Please note masks to be worn and social distancing rules will apply)

2/10/2020 (49 players)

A terrific turnout to our Friday pairs with 49 players enjoying the warm conditions. Great to see a number of players from Cobden join in, along with some from Warrnambool players and a large number from Terang. Welcome to Frank Kenna for his first game. Thanks to Dan and Hendo for organising such an enjoyable day.

Winners: Brian Kenna and Helen Kenna.

25/9/2020

A little wet for Friday bowls today. Better weather planned for next week.

Winners and Runners Up, for this season.

18/9/2020 (20 players) Welcome Dawn and Des to the competition.

Winners: Merv Lynam and Noel Uebergang. Runners Up: Dan Morrisson and Dawn Hilton

31/7/2020 (40 players)

Winners: Ron Cameron and Frank Moloney. Runners Up: Jack Fowler and Willy Van Kempen

24/7/2020

Winners: Jack Fowler and Helen Kenna. Runners Up: Rose Alderman and Frank Moloney

17/7/2020

Winners: Thommo and J. Keane.      Runners Up: D. O’Donohuecam and D. Mcleod

(Photos courtesy Bob)

10/7/2020    (34 players)

Winners: J. Alderman and Willi.     Runners Up: B. Hammond and Hendo.

26/6/2020    (23 players)

Winners: B Francis , Tempy and Eric.   Runners Up: R. Mills and Hendo.

19/6/2020     (23 players)

Winners: M. Lynam and J Keane.     Runners Up: T Heffernan and E. Hansford

12/6/2020   (18 players)

Winners: K. Densley and Jenny Fowler.    Runners Up: R. Mills, J. Keane and R. Flintham