15th October 2012 Issue 9—2012/13 season

Editor Graham Savell, Ph 04 232 6979 Email <g-savell@ihug.co.nz> Whilst the Editor endeavours to provide correct and accurate information, errors can occur. Articles in the “Wrong Bias” reflect the views of the Editor and not the view of the Tawa Bowling Club unless specifically stated. The Editor will consider including

articles from Club members and particularly Office Bearers. These can be Emailed to the Editor at <g-savell@ihug.co.nz>

Nigel & Sarah Searancke Caterers extraordinary & sponsor

of the Wrong Bias

Ph 04 232 6511

WHERE STYLE MEETS SUBSTANCE Have a good look at their great web site

www.sarahsearanckecatering.co.nz

Our weekend weather problems weren’t all that bad. The Green

got well watered, some were able to give their

wet weather gear a trial run, and Green 2

played well on Sunday after a good watering

in the days before.

Some other areas had much bigger problems

Fine weather at Akaroa did not last and when the bad stuff arrived there was major problems

The weather caused a large rock slide on the Milford Road

Yachts were washed ashore in Auckland

The only problem at the Tawa Bowling Club was that Green 1 was closed and the Women’s Championships Pairs qualifying could not be completed over the weekend. The Men did start their Championship Triples and were able to complete 2 of the 6

rounds of qualifying. See report below.

Men’s Championship Triples

No play was possible on Saturday but on Sunday 2 rounds of section play commencing at 10.00 a.m. was completed.

From the small entry of only 10 teams, the 2 teams that won both of their games were.

Bruce Christie (S), Graham Savell, and Gavin McLeod Dave Connell, Rob MacInarlin, and Paul McEnaney

The next scheduled play day is Saturday, 27th October, when 2 rounds will be played starting at 1.00 p.m.

Bowls Wellington Bowls Specialist Mixed 242 Pairs

The following from Tawa are entered in the event being played over Labour weekend. Also shown is their Saturday venue.

Wilton B C Rae Chaney & Trevor Ross Mike Williamson & Alison Williamson

Upper Hutt B C Doreen McEnaney & Scott Johnson

Island Bay B C Rob MacInarlin & Janine Wakelin

Naenae B C Trevor Rayner & Lynette Clark Bev Lindsay & Kit Chu

Victoria B C Dave Campbell & Cathie Wilkinson

Hutt B C Grant Trail & Tia Strickland If you can, go to see our Club members

Programme for next week

Mon 15 Oct 4.00 onwards—Coaching

Tues 16 Oct 12.30 Horsnell Men’s drawn Pairs 2 rounds of 1¾ hours each

Wed 17 Oct 9.30 Women’s Club Day Roll Up Aggregate & Sales Table

1.00 Roll up be there by 12.45 p.m.

Thurs 18 Oct 12.00 Mixed Triples Gala 7.00 Club meeting—Handicap system

Friday 19 Oct 10.00 Coaching

From 4.30 p.m. Social time at the Club. Membership draw is made at 6.00 p.m.

Sat 20 Oct 9.00 Bowls Wellington Bowls Specialists 242 mixed Pairs

1.30 Roll up (Dress code applies) Plenty of Rinks available

Sun 21 Oct 9.00 Bowls Wellington Bowls Specialists 242 mixed Pairs

Entry closing dates & times

Sat 27 Oct 4.30 1 to 5 year Championship Singles

FINALS TO BE PLAYED SUNDAY, 28th OCTOBER

Green One

Women’s Club Triples 10.30 a.m.

Men’s Club Triples 10.30 a.m.

Men’s Club Fours 9.00 a.m.

Women’s Mid Week

Wed, 17th October

Sales Table Aggregate

The goods shown here are always sought after,

bring some for sale and/or bring money to

buy something.

Preserves, jams, lemon honey, fruit, veges, clothing, anything homemade is always purchased quickly. The Sales Table money is

being used to enhance our Club. Hope you can help.

FOR SALE

One black & gold jacket

Size XL

Never worn

Purchased new for $65—will sell for

$50.00

Shirley Gaunt Ph 232 7375

Only $50

MEETING FOR CLUB MEMBERS RE HANDICAP SYSTEM TRIAL

7.00 pm on Thursday 18 October at the Club Rooms

• A survey form will be available at the meeting to be filled out and left in the box provided • There will be a brief presentation by the Selectors who did the gradings • Members may express what their experiences were playing under the system, in a general discussion • Results of the survey will be posted in the clubrooms along with a draft report

The Report will be sent out with the AGM papers next year.

WRONG BIAS JAR

$182.00 was collected in the Wrong Bias jar over the last year. This was topped up to $250.00 from Club Funds and donated to the Wellington Free Ambulance during their recent street appeal.

7.00 pm

ONE MORE PLEASE

Hopefully the nicely decorated chocolate cake got your attention.

No, it’s not a chocolate cake I need, all I need is another team in the Mixed Triples Gala on Thursday.

Mixed Triples Gala, Thurs 18th October Another team needed please.

Ring John Hollick on 232 6053

The Club’s Christmas function

Sunday 16th December

1.30 Xmas Roll up 5.00 Function

A reminder to get this recorded on your calendar or in your diary or whatever you use to keep track

of future commitments.

Daphne Fenwick, Catering Convenor