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January 2020

A late finish after 3 days of sunshine.
See information posted earlier about the Ryman 2 4 2 Mixed Pairs. Howick was the Headquarters.

THE BEST OF 88 TEAMS!!
Winners for the second year in a row.....Scott Harrison and Esther Eu.

With Michelle from Ryman Health who sponsored the event and Jill Fraser, President of Auckland Bowls.

Ryman Open Mixed Pairs
Howick is the headquarters for the Ryman Healthcare Open 2-4-2 Mixed Pairs. The finals will be Sunday afternoon, It’s good to see A and C Green’s full on Saturday , with B Green in use for morning coaching and the club roll up in the afternoon.

Let your friends know about this !!
See the website for more details about the Wednesday evening Burger & Bowls. The words at the bottom say : 16 teams in total, 3 players per team, $240 Direct Debit: Use BB 20 and your team name as the code. Teams must pre pay or pay on the first night for the 6 week series. Account Number: 123040-0809641-00 Please use Business Bowls as the reference with your name

Howick members at other clubs.
Some of our members played in a 2 day tournament at Blockhouse Bay Bowls. Danny Belsham was in the winning team with Jill Fraser and Mladen. Another prize winning team from Howick ..Hans and Pax Vermeulen with Mark Griffiths.

December 2019

Final 2019 Twilight Bowls
The last Thursday night Twilight for the year ...Irene and co always provide a lovely light meal, but last night’s was super special! Thanks to all the helpers too. Twilight will start again on Thursday 16th January....all welcome, bring friends to try our fun game...bowls supplied, just wear flat shoes. Details are on our website. howickbowls.co.nz

Men's Veteran's Singles Final
Congratulations to Paul Tindill (right) who beat Wally Mearns in a close match on December 19th.

READ ABOUT THE FINAL......
16 players started this 3 weeks ago. Read John Hector Taylor's report on the Club News and Notices page now.

Thanks to the club Vice President Brian Jago for marking the final.

Club Christmas Party
Thanks to those members who organised the evening and decorations.

Lucky Number Baskets
Lex was one of the 3 winners of the lucky number baskets which were put together by Sue.

Finalists in the Junior Men’s Pairs Graeme & Pat v Peter & Bob

Junior Men's Pairs winners
2nd year bowlers, Graeme Thomson and Pat Castles beat Peter Roylance and Bob Louden 15/13 after 17 of the 18 ends.

Finalists in the Junior Women’s Triples Shelley, Lyn & Noeline v Carol, Helen & Rosemary

Rain meant an early finish but with enough ends completed in both finals.

Junior Women's Triples Winners
Noeline, Lyn and Shelley beat Rosemary, Helen and Carol 13/11 after 12 of the 15 ends.

Starting them young!! Part of the entertainment for the children in the 2 hours before the Howick Santa Parade. It was fun to watch the youngsters throw the bowls to start with but gradually learn to control them. Lots of goodies for all who tried ! Thanks to Maraetai for the use of their Jack Attack set.

Open Ham Tournament
We held a very successful Ham Tournament for over 100 bowlers from many other Auckland Clubs as well as good support from our club members. Our thanks to Davis Funerals for their sponsorship. 9 Hams and ‘bottles’ were won on EACH green plus raffles and other team winners so the odds were very good at taking a lovely ham home. The winners from the 3 greens are pictured here, with Richard from Davis Funerals.

The last 8 men in the Veteran's Singles.
**Don Newitt, Jim Sutton,Tony Williams,Paul Tindill. (John Hector-Taylor Convenor) Front Row: Wally Mearns,Warwick Alexander,Lex Calder,Allan Parker.** **2 rounds were played before the rain on December 3 rd ....see the club News for the report on the quarter finals and semifinals! Well done to Paul and Wally who won his 18/17!**

Rick helping Corporate Group
On Saturday evening a big group from Howick Playcentre enjoyed our facilities. Rick helped them with the basics before they tried their hand at playing.

Thanks to Joyce, Gail & Derek,,Sue and Christine who helped Rick and these 'new' bowlers.

November 2019

Veterans Women's singles
Winner Cecilie McIntyre (right) with Kay Griffiths.
Val Gaudin, Cecilie , Kay and Val Lott.
Cecilie had 3 wins and the others one each... with the men still playing in the background.
Ready for the Saturday and Monday morning coaching.
New cupboards for the Coaching Bowls.
Thanks to Tony Cooke for building these.
Winners of the Junior Men's Triples
Lex Calder , Bruce Fenton and Peter Roylance with President Lyn and the Peter Roylance Trophy
Read the Club News website page
for the excellent reports of both the Junior events played over the weekend.
Finalists in the Junior Men's triples
Runner's up on the left Eddie Jones, Andrew Guptill and Bill Child.
Junior Women's Pairs winners
Christine Steel and Rosemary Ackerley.
All entrants in both events are shown below the Xmas Party news.
Club Christmas Party
See the Website CLUB NEWS page for ticket details. OR See Lyn at the club or email howickbowls@xtra.co.nz ........ Subject line "Christmas Party' to reserve a ticket or two!! Tickets $35 for 3 course meal and entertainment.
FOR ALL MEMBERS. Partners are welcome too.
Great value, meal and entertainment.
Bill, Noeline, Peter
Bowlers in the Junior Men's Triples
Bowlers in the Junior Women's Pairs
Twilight on the grass. Thursdays from 5.15pm
New or non bowlers are encouraged to come and try during our Twilight Evenings. Light Dinner included and friendly helpers.
Friday 2 4 2, two greens full
Rick coaching the Fisher & Paykel Group
Corporate Group relaxing before play
Howick Open Xmas Ham Tournament
TRIPLES Please organise your team and enter NOW!!! Phone Glennis 5356610
Entry Form for OPEN Xmas Ham Tournament
Players from other clubs are welcome. Entry Forms at the club OR copy this. Enter by phoning Glennis, or leaving forms in the office, or by email or on line (up to 2 days before) Subject line HAM TOURNAMENT
November Saturday morning coaching group
Enjoying learning new skills with Alan Pearson.
Richard Ludbrook is the main coach.
He was playing interclub so not helping this day.
KEEP THESE DATES FREE TO PLAY OR WATCH
Organise your teams now for MARCH 2020. First 32 PAID entries will be accepted.
Interclub
Interclub started on a lovely fine Saturday 2nd November. This shows the covered green at New Lynn behind the women’s team.
Twilight on Thursday evenings
TWILIGHT BOWLS IS BACK – Bring your family and friends along and play social bowls on Thursday evenings, and then join us for a light meal after the bowls. Entry fee is $7.50 for a Howick Club Member, and $10 for non-members. All welcome. New to bowls – Our Club members will help you get started. Please be at the Club before 5.15 pm for a 5.30 pm start.

PREVIOUS HIGHLIGHTS

Photos showing activity around the greens late 2018, from the Opening of the Shop, Lunch for Opening Day, the new library shelving, Interclub…..one team playing on November 5th and our current 1st Year Champion Linda Fenton playing in the Auckland Junior Squad team.

October 2019

Val cooking sausages after Roll Up
The first Saturday of the month is different from the normal Saturday afternoon. A fun tournament $2 entry.
Roll up
Waiting to see who has won the chocolate
Ken announcing the winners.
Tony's turn on Bar duty
Noeline spotted these legs !
Thanks to members who send photos . This was a showery Tuesday.
Socialising after a fun day.
Handicap Drawn Pairs Championships
Great weather for the 2 days, with lots of very close games.
Women's winners Shelley and Rosemary with Club Captain Merv.
Congratulations Tony and Ian.
After playing an extra end to find the winner in the exciting semifinal against Lex and Eddie, Tony and Ian won the final.
Semifinal extra end.
Eddie indicating where he wanted Lex's next bowl!!
Finalists
Tony & Ian and Mike & Hans had several 'big' ends. Read Bruce's report in the Club News page now.
Finalists
Noeline and Christine couldn't match Shelley and Rosemary in the final on Sunday.
Earlier Rounds
Smile Tony... deserved Champion with Ian!

September 2019

Around 60 of our members enjoyed the start of the new season
Rick had the honour of raising the flag.
Lex led the way again.
Club Captain Merv and President Lyn
Applause for the first bowl which was very impressive!!
The shared lunch turned out to be more than enough for afternoon tea as well.
Merv reading the triples teams for the 2 games. Single entry , a great way to mix up the new and older members.
What a way for a lead to start! Even if he wasn't in my team!
Junior Tournament Postponed
More news about this later in the season.
Les Brown is in the Open Men's squad.
Congratulations to Howick members included in the Auckland Rep Squads.
Congratulations to Eddie Jones.
This is the first time he has been included in the Auckland Junior 1-5 years squad. We need a much better photo of Eddie !!
Lex is included in the Men's 1-5 year squad.
Linda Fenton is in the Women's 1-5 years squad again.
Diane Harris is the Head selector of the Women's Squad
Handicap Singles
On a lovely weekend in mid September both the men's and women's Handicap Singles Club Champs were held. Thanks to the markers too !
Keeping it in the Family
Congratulations to Bruce and Linda Fenton who won the cups this time. All the details are now on Club News and Notices Page.
Club Captain Merv & Bruce
Runner up Paul with Bruce.
Linda & Irene

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