KINGFISHER BOWLING ASSOCIATION
Port Shepstone pair wins mixed
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OWING to an electrical problem, the KBA mixed pairs finals had to be moved to Hibberdene Bowling Club, but this didn’t have any effect on the excellent quality of the greens that were experienced by the finalists.
Eddie Fann and Barbara Gradwell from Port Shepstone played Mike and Maureen Lancaster from AMBC in the one semi-final and Eddie and Barbara came away fairly comfortable winners, 21 – 8.
The other semi-final was exceptionally close and all on the bank tensely watched Yvonne van Mentz and Chris Abram from Margate Country Club peel with last year winners Barry Delvin and Winnie Hess. An extra end had to be played for the final winner of this semi and Yvonne and Chris just picked up the winning shot to advance into the final.
The final between Fann/Gradwell and van Mentz/Abram was equally as tense, with both teams again peeling on the 19th end, but Eddie and Barbara just pulled through, with excellent bowls being played by both pairs, to win by 2 shots. This was a very creditable exhibition by the MCC combo to get silver, coming so close against the more ‘fancied’ Port Shepstone pair. Barry Delvin and Winnie Hess came 3rd in the competition with a good win against the Lancasters.
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MARGATE CC
IN the Hopden’s Kwikspar women’s trips at MCC, the winners were Heather Roberts, Mal Sheppard and Lorraine Wijtman from Southbroom with a score of 4 + 9. Runners-up were Freda Meintjes, Trixie Smith and Maureen Roach from Margate on 4 + 5. The session prize went to Marthie Pringle, Lenie Geyer and Annette Coomer with 2 + 5. Gae Gravelle won the 50/50 draw. Next month’s date is March 18.
Unfortunately the Engel & Volkers men’s fours had to be called off because of rain, so will now be held on March 21.
Once again the club had a really great social Sunday morning bowls and lunch and, once again, two teams could not be separated in their scores. Another ‘shoot-out’ had to be held and this time Barry Herbert just sneaked out Dora Vosloo. Winners were Barry Herbert, Maria Picota and Joyce Oliver.
The next social bowls will be held on Sunday, March 16 at 9.30 for 10am.
Duties from March 3: Jean Westerman and Barry and Joan Fowler.
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UMTENTWENI
THE Schooners Restaurant mixed drawn competition was won by Dennis Graham, Janine Roelefse, Astrid Jackson and Mike Findley and the runners-up were Eric Grieson, Daphne Hounsell, Johnny Meyer and Jenny Graham. Despite not winning their sections, well done to all the Tweni teams that played in the KBA pairs last weekend. The next competition will be the Abingdon Road Spar women’s pairs.
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PORT EDWARD
OVERALL winners of the Beaver Creek mixed trips played on February 18 were Gawie Bosman and Martiens and Rita Zietsman; runners-up Derrick Ott, Trish Steyn and Frank Foley; session George Snyman and Tommy and Myra Doubell.
The Port Edward Club 2014 drawn mixed pairs champions are Leoni Booth and Mike Carter and runners-up Jokkie van Buuren and Estelle Carter. Thanks go to The Shwarma Shop in Trafalgar for lucky draw vouchers.
Duties, March 3 to 8: Bar – Arthur Ronaldson; tabs – William McKenzie; tea – Pat Miller; eats for March 4 – Derek and Joy Ott.
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BANNERS REST
WINNERS of the GP Security pairs played on Friday, February 21, were Steve and Jenny Rennie, and runners-up John and Molly Thomas. Second session went to Peter Ziervögel and Marge Labuschagne and the 50/50 board was taken by John Thomas.
The next sponsored competition will be the Tops Port Edward men’s pairs to be played on Sunday March 2, with thanks for catering to Sheila Hankey and Olive Ashworth.
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VILLAGE
WINNERS of Wingnuts Plumbing mixed 2-4-2 were Gary Hess and Dirkie Pretorius followed by Ivan and Hazel Hosken. Sessions went to Barry Christie and Louise Mann and to John Sutton and Betty Bolton on a count-out from Bill Parfitt and Audrey Faux. Brian Hughes won the 50/50.
Winners of the Martin Electronics men’s 2-4-2 were Rennie Geyer and Ron Canning followed by Lukas Barnard and Hans Herrman. Sessions were won by Tony Simmonds and Bill Reed and Hans Witjman and Phillip Lotter on a count-out from Barry Christie and Norman Isherwood. Barry Herbert went home with the whisky.
The next sponsored competitions at the club are Hopdens Kwikspar women’s 2-4-2 on Monday, March 3, Hibiscus Retirement Villages’ men’s trips on Tuesday 11th and Hibiscus Insurance Brokers’ mixed trips on Thursday 13th.If you wish to enter any of these competitions, please contact Hazel at 039 3125277
The in-house Fruit and Veg tabs-in mixed trips will be held this Saturday, March1.
KBA coaches are holding this year’s academy, starting March 8. All bowlers wishing to improve their bowls should attend this course of four sessions on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Anyone interested, contact Hazel now.
The next bring and braai and RAC draw will take place next Friday, March 7 – all welcome.
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RIVERSIDE
WINNERS of Airprof Engineering men’s trips were Ron Weddell, Tony Bailey and Jannie van der Nest 4 + 13. Runners-up were Rassie Erasmus, Chris Abram and Martiens Olivier 4 + 7. First session winners were John Sutton, Ray Visser and Ron Bettany 2 + 6 and second session winners were John Gibson and Harry Nicolson 2 +1.
John Matthews, Rae Barber and Sandy Ferguson were the winners of Something Nice open trips. Runners-up were Ron Weddell, Brian Smallberger and Pauline Dunlop.
Lucky team draw winners were Vi Eltis, Tom Bousfield and Eileen van der Nest.
The accumulator prize went to Eileen van der Nest and the lucky draw to Mark Smith. The next sponsored competition will be Fruit & Veg mixed 2-4-2 tomorrow, Friday, February 28 and the next social evening takes place on Friday, March 7.
Good bowling is wished to all taking part in the KBA singles this weekend.
Coaching is available. Phone Ann Bailey at 039 3151024 to make arrangements.
Duties: Tabs – Brian Muir and Norma Louw; bar – Gordon Ogilvie and Brian Muir; tea – Ann Gibson and Cindy Cano.
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THE BELL
WINNERS of the Fruit & Veg City 2-4-2 were Luke Pohl and Johannie Theron; runners-up Gary le Brasse and Val Boshoff; session prize was won by Maureen Head and Kevin Mullen. Congratulations to Daphne Sapsford, Renzo van Niekerk, Louw Vermeulen and Charmaine van Deventer on making the play-offs in the KBA mixed pairs. The next competition will be the Hibiscus Insurance Brokers’ mixed trips: Convenor Dave Matthews and Mada Lindeque, catering by Denise Nel and Margie Randall. The Bell wishes to apologise to players in the KBA mixed pairs for any inconvenience caused by the electrical fire in the kitchen and also wishes to thank its members who rallied round to clean up and ensure continuation of the proceedings. Duties, March 3 to 9: Tabs – Irene Harris and Brian Porteous; bar – Louw Vermeulen; umpire Irene Harris.
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SOUTHBROOM
WELL done to the winners of the Fish on the Pond men’s trips, Neels Boshoff, Philip Lotter and Trebla Lansdell; runners-up Brian Hughes, Alan Tyers, Ken Hills. Session winners were Chris Faber, Graham Fisher, Andrea Blignaut and Athol Robertson, Dieter Scholz, Kevin Tod. The 50/50 went to Philip Lotter.
The club was very busy over the weekend when it hosted a section of the KBA pairs competition. Saturday, March 1 will also be a busy day when the KBA all singles round robin takes place at the club. So no tabs-in that day.
Criss Cross Security open trips will be played today, Thursday, February 27 and Tiago’s mixed 2-4-2 tomorrow. Mariners Restauraant open fours takes place on Thursday, March 6. Birthdays in March include Elliot Nqoko (5th), Pedi Bam (18th), Graham Fisher (21st) and Neels Boshoff (23rd).
Bar duty, March 4 to 10 – Graham Fisher.
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HIBBERDENE
THE club played host to the first round of the KBA mixed pairs last Saturday. Twelve teams played three games of 15 ends each. The spectators were witness to very good bowls. Of the three sections played, only two teams gained full points – both from PSCC. The food was excellent as usual as well as the service in the bar. Our new green keeper prepared the green very well under the guidance of Chris Snyman. Thanks to one and all.
Bad weather last Friday prevented the usual mixed trips competition. However, this Friday is the Harcourt’s drawn trips at 2pm.
There will not be social bowls on Saturday as the club is hosting the senior women’s singles all day. Spectators are more than welcome.
Bez Bezuidenhout and Gloria Gerrard won their section in the mixed pairs but unfortunately were knocked out in the next round. The semi-final and final were played at Hibberdene on Monday this week.
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MARGATE BC
THE next sponsored tournaments are the Mooirivier Brokers’ open 2-4-2 tomorrow afternoon, Friday, February 28 at 1.30 pm with free boerewors rolls after the game. The Margate Panelbeaters’ men’s 2-4-2 will be played on Friday morning, March 7. Contact Ian Hutton at 081 3166634 or Ellen Cawker at 082 8019339 if you wish to enter, or enter your name on the entry forms on the notice boards. Visitors are welcome to enter teams.
The monthly bingo evening will be held on Monday, March 3. Bring your friends, family and neighbours along for an evening of fun and camaraderie.
There will be a ‘Green Hat’ day on St Patrick’s Day, March 17. Watch the notice board for more details.
Sunday morning bowls is played in mufti and everyone is welcome to come and join in a morning of fun. Bowlers and non-bowlers are welcome.
Wimpy vouchers will be played for on Thursday afternoon tabs-in.
All those players taking part in the KBA singles this weekend are wished good bowling..
Coaching is available every Saturday morning at 9am, the only requirement is that flat-soled shoes are worn. Ron Canning at 039 3125032 or Eileen Abel at 039 3122702 can be contacted for further information.
Yvonne James and Franci Philpott are wished speedy recoveries and will hopefully be back on the greens soon.
Duties: Office – Ian Hutton; tea – Pam Cole-Cook.
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NOMADS
NUMBERS at the outing at Riverside Bowling Club were slightly down, but a good time was had by all. Thank you once again to Riverside Bowling Club for the use of the facilities.
The club welcomes some new members: Chris and Di Abrams and Anne Hattingh and welcomes back Mike and Sandy Davis.
First prize, a Paul’s Cabin R50 voucher was won by Ann Bailey, Mada Lindeque and Marie Rogers.
Second prize, sponsored by Orange River Wine Cellars, was won by Rennie Geyer, Ann Hattingh and Bruce Coldwell. Third prize went to Mike Davies, Jimmy Johnstone and Jean Bouverie, with the sportsman’s prize going to Bill Brown, Clive Edmundson and Eric Chamier. Nearest the jack was Bill Brown, who donated the prize back to the Nomads. The wine draw was won by Clive Edmundson.
Once again thank you to Paul’s Cabin and Orange River Wine Cellars for their sponsorship.
The next outing will be the Christmas in March party to be held at the Village Bowling Club on March 16 at the usual time. The Christmas dinner will be Maria’s famous chicken peri-peri braai – all tastes catered for, from very peri to no peri – plus starter, salads and pudding for the princely sum of R65 per head. Sheets have been issued to the bowling clubs, please give your names timeously to your club so that we have an idea of numbers. For any more information please feel free to contact Bill Brown at 039 3172705 or your club president.
The next committee meeting will be held on March 5 at 4pm at the Margate Bowling Club.
