Despite a chilly start, 22 teams from Wartburg, Bergville, Estcourt, Howick and Pietermaritzburg joined local bowlers for the annual Spar Mixed Fours Bowls Tournament at the Mooi River Country Club on Sunday, June 8.
As the temperature warmed so did the enthusiasm of the participants.
Amid a lot of light hearted banter, teams competed in three games.
Two games of 12 ends each were played in the morning and a third game of 14 ends was played in the afternoon.
Old friendships were renewed and new ones made over morning tea and lunch.
The camaraderie was convivial and enjoyed by all.
Snacks provided by Spar Mooi River were well received at the presentation of prizes.
Jim Lawless of Spar Mooi River awarded the prizes for first, second and third place as well as the session prizes.
First place went to Tony Smith, Erica Fischer, Chris Fischer and Wendy Edwards from Greytown.
Second prize went to Mike and Colleen Andrew and Kathy and Dennis Lariviere.
Third prize was won by Squire Flint, Dave and Roni Bearpark and Zelda Siebert of West Club in Pietermarizburg.
Thanks to Spar Mooi River for their generous sponsorship of the day.
Additional thanks are due to Ivanhoe Farming for the prizes they supplied.
Mooi River Bowls Club has a tabs-in game every Saturday afternoon starting at 1:15 for 1:30. Anyone interested in participating is invited to contact Toni Hanrahan on 072 158 3364.