Weekly Bowls Notice 3 November – 2025

Social bowls Wednesday 26 October was washed out by the weather. Monday 3 November social bowls, we had 9 players. Winners were Campbell Schubert, Paul Clarke. Runners up were Dean Lankester, Di Richter. Social Bowls played every Monday and Wednesday, names in by 12.30pm for a 12.45pm start by phoning the club on 6772 5666.

Results from games played over the weekend: Major Singles. Paul Wadleigh won a forfeit from Mal Ahoy. Graham Bourke defeated Lindsay McIntyre 25-24, this would have been a terrific game to watch. Minor Singles. Andrew Carey defeated Ken House 25-11. Des Schuman defeated Laurie Williams 25-13.

The following games have been set down for this coming weekend.

Saturday 8 November – 9.30am start

Open Singles. Clifford Smith plays Steve Fuller, marker Graham Bourke. Richard Kembrey plays Mick Pennell, marker Matt Fletcher.

Sunday 9 November – 9.30am start

Minor Singles. Col Holden plays Brian Charter, marker Chris Moy. Minor Fours. Des Schuman, Reg Battersby, John Waters, Gary Jackson play Carol Farr-Wharton, Helen Alexander, Marj South, Rosie Fuller.

Expressions of Interest are now open for the North West Inter-Region Sides Selection Trials in Open Women’s, Open Men’s & Senior Men’s. Closing date is today, Monday 3 November 2025. More information is posted next to this notice.

Expressions of interest are now open for the North West Veterans Inter-Region Side. Entries close today, Monday 3 November 2025. More information is posted next to this notice.

Terry Ogilvie and Rosie Fuller are rostered on for Friday night’s 100 Club raffle.

We have some travelling bowlers visiting from Cardiff from 14 – 16 November. They are looking forward to visiting our Club and playing some bowls. Bowls will be Saturday afternoon around 1pm and Sunday morning around 9.30am.  25 -28 men will be visiting. Please place your name on the list, if you would like to compete with these bowlers.

Open Pennants 2025-2026 will start in February 2026 and it will run for 6 weeks up until 28/29 March. If you would like to represent the Armidale City Bowling Club this season, please add your name to the sheet on the Noticeboard. Nominations will close on 10 November.

A Noticeboard has been put up on the wall where the Juke Box used to be. All Bowls Draws and information will be placed on this board. Please ensure you come into the Club and check this noticeboard regularly to see when you are set down to play/mark. Game Cards can be collected from this noticeboard. All Bowls draws and information will also be kept in a folder at Reception.  Information is also available on the Club’s website, Facebook page or by phoning the club on 6772 5666.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

There is no longer an unavailability book.

If you plan on being away, it is your responsibility to let the Games Manager know. The Games Manager will need to know at least 2 weeks in advance. If you are going to be away for an extended amount of time, you will need to get a sub or forfeit. Club games will take precedence over Carnivals, unless plenty of notice has been given to the Games Manager.

Schedule of Upcoming Games

Saturday 8 November 2025

Open Singles - 9.30am start

C Smith vs S Fuller - marker G Bourke

R Kembrey vs M Pennell - marker M Fletcher

Sunday 9 November 2025

Minor Singles - 9.30am start

C Holden       vs    B Charter          marker C Moy

Minor Fours - 9.30am start

D Schuman        C Farr-Wharton

R Battersb   vs    H Alexander

J Waters             M South

G Jackson               R Fuller