4th March 2013 Issue 24—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>

Friday night was wonderful—the night when the 10 weekly winners from our Club played off for the top prize at our Club. After 2 rounds we were left with 5 from the ten who proceeded to roll their Bowl(s) to the corner for the very last time. The result was; 1st prize Gary Hedgman who won the bottle of Grants and the Bowls Bag 2nd prize Ken Ritchie who won the Corbans Homestead wine

Ken Ritchie and Gary Hedgman were piped in by Piper Wendy

Gary receiving the Grants whisky and Bowls Bag from the Tawa organiser

Peter Nixon

An impressive final night with most dressed in their Scottish best, being able to sit in the sun and watch the progress of the Bowls towards the corner (hopefully) and then sharing in the pot luck food. Our Club has made a splendid case for winning an additional Grants prize. A very good night and thanks especially to the sponsor

Men’s Championship Fours

The winners for the current season are pictured immediately below.

Bruce Christie (S) Michael Johnson Nathaniel Lucas Gavin McLeod

The runners up were Lynn Fenwick (S), Paul McEnaney, Gary Hedgman, Dave Nolan.

Sandy Cassie

It was a huge shock to learn of the sudden death of Sandy Cassie. Sandy

passed away very peacefully late Sunday afternoon at his home. More details of a very able Past

President of our Club will be in next week’s Wrong Bias. No other details

are known at present.

Programme for next week

Mon 4 Mar 10.00 Tawa Men’s Over 60s Fours, Day 1

4.00 onwards—coaching for every one

Tues 5 Mar 10.00 Tawa Men’s Over 60’s Fours, Day 2 6.00 Women’s Twilight at Titahi Bay

Wed 6 Mar 9.30 Women’s Club day roll up

9.30 Women’s drawn Progressive Pairs 1.00 Mixed Mufti Roll up

Thurs 7 Mar 10.00 Women’s Pennants (One Tawa team) Tawa 5 Div 3 playing Wilton at Hutt

12.00 Men’s Mini Triples Gala at Tawa

Friday 8 Mar 10.00 Coaching for everyone

From 4.30 p.m. Social time at the Club.

6.00 Membership number draw

Sat 9 Mar 9.00 Bowls Wgtn Open Triples

1.30 Roll up (Dress code applies)

Sun 10 Mar 9.00 Bowls Wgtn Open Triples Mon 11 Mar 9.30 Fowler Cup—Final at Plimmerton

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>

Championship Winner Women’s Singles

Sandy Hickey won by defeating Cathie

Wilkinson in the final. Sandy is about a 7th year

Bowler and this was her 1st Champ

Singles title. She has also won the Triples

title 3 times.

Championship Winner Men’s Singles

Scott Johnson won by defeating Grant Traill in

the final.

Scott has been bowling for 6-7 years and this is his 1st Champ

Singles title. He also won the

Champ Pairs this season.

Sandy Hickey

Scott Johnson

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Advertising does work

A few weeks ago Barbara Allnut lost her measure. After two adverts in the Wrong Bias her measure was found and returned to Barbara. Thank you to the alert person who returned it to Barbara.

Anne Searancke Isabelle Hassall

Congratulations to Anne & Isabelle who on Sunday won the Women’s Club Pairs

For 1-10 year Bowlers

Robyn Gundesen Nanette Crowe Robyn & Nanette were the only qualifiers and accordingly have been declared the winners of the Women’s Senior Pairs

Blight Cup for Men

On Sunday the long established Cup for annual competition between Tawa, Tawa Services, Titahi Bay, and the combined team of Porirua City/Plimmerton was held. Each Club played 12 games and the result was.

10 wins Titahi Bay 7½ wins Tawa Services 3½ wins Tawa 3 wins Porirua City/Plimmerton

Tawa was the previous holder of the Cup and our President Paul McEnaney presented the Cup to Titahi Bay.

The Host Club this year was Porirua City and they deserve a huge vote of thanks for being the absolute best Host one could image. Many of their members worked tirelessly all day to make all participating Bowlers feel very special. Without a doubt the best Host Club the Editor can recall for a very long time. Thank you Porirua City.

COACHING

The regular Coaching sessions held on Friday mornings and Monday evenings will cease for the season prior to Easter. The last coaching sessions will be on;

Friday, 22 March; and

Monday, 25 March