Tuross Head Men’s Bowls have staged another successful five day May Carnival. While the numbers have declined over the years, those who did attend played some competitive bowls in a friendly atmosphere. The number of visitors have declined but the support from local players has been wonderful. Different events were played on each day starting on Sunday with mixed pairs and concluding on Thursday with a mixed medley.
While local players figured prominently in the money winners, the most successful players where Narooma’s Keith Pickett and Bodalla’s Paul Van den Heuvel. They won both the Open Pairs (Monday) and the Men’s Pairs (Wednesday) and teamed with Narooma’s Peter Hattam to finish second in the Open Triples (Tuesday)
Local teams dominated the Mixed Triples (Sunday) with Bruce and Denise Lidbury winning from Peter Macdonald and Rose Farrington and Sue and John Fahey. Noel and Rita Downie had the best last game result. Tuross’ Joel Hilliard and Stuart Graham finished second in the Open Pairs while Dave Carter and Paul Douglas (Moruya) came third. John Fahey and Jim Macklan had the best last game.
The Open Triples winners on Tuesday was the team from Sale of Ray Kennedy, Bruce Melrose and Peter Gould. Jennie and Stephen Hogan teamed with Ken Franklin (all from Tomakin) finished third. Dave Johnston, Pat Miller and Dave Carter (Moruya) had the best last game score.
Pickett and Van den heuvel won the Men’s pair on Wednesday from Tomakin’s Chris O’Brien and Nick Tiyce. Locals Peter Macdonald and John Fahey came third The best last game was recorded by Bruce Lidbury and Peter Davies.
Local teams dominated the Mixed Medley on Thursday with the Chris Roxby, Marg Downey, Jim Macklan and Stan Peck very popular winners. Sharron Perry, Gail Page, Stuart Graham and Peter Davies finished second ahead of Peter and Lorrie Bird who teamed with Phil and Marlou Rollinson. Fran O’Connell, Marcel Kors and Carol and Doug Williams had the best last game score.
A big thanks to the main sponsors – Alan May Motor Group, Platinum Blinds, Hallmark Real Estate and the Tuross Pharmacy – who have all been great supporters over a number of years.
Above: Paul Van den heuvel and Keith Pickett winners open pairs
Above; Denise and Bruce Lidbury winners Mixed Pairs with Stuart Graham Men's Bowls President
Above: Ray Kennedy, Peter Gould and Bruce Melrose winners Open Triples with Platinum Blinds' Andy Lipple
Above; Marg Downey, Chris Roxby, Marlise Woodfood, Jim Macklan and Stan Peck Medley winners
