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News and results from South Coast clubs.

MARGATE BC

WINNERS of the Henry’s Butchery vouchers last Thursday were Ron Canning, Trixi Smith and Henry Jacobs.

Winners of the Margate Panelbeaters men’s 2-4-2 last Friday were Tony Simmonds and Bill Reed on 4+22. Runners-up were Oscar Pienaar and Roy Baker on 4+11.

First session – Chris Forward and Ally Weir, second session – Shane Nienaber and Greg Bowden.

The next sponsored tournament is the Hopden’s Spar women’s 2-4-2 this Friday, December 12, with Fruit and Veg men’s trips on December 19.

Contact Ian Hutton at 081 3166634 or Trixi Smith at 082 9409745 for further information or enter your names on the entry forms on the notice board. Visitors welcome to enter teams.

Christmas lunch will be held on December 14, enter your name on the notice board should you wish to attend.

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.

Coaching is available for anyone interested in taking up the game of bowls, the only requirement is that flat soled shoes are worn.

Eileen Abel can be contacted at 039 3122702 to make an appointment for coaching required during the week. Coaching will continue as usual every Saturday morning from 9am.

Office duty – Derek McKechnie.

MUNSTER

THE Indulgence mixed pairs was won by Jimmy and Ann McAllister, with runners-up Aubrey Hood and Helen Cock.

Second session went to Tommy and Myra Doubell and the board to Lesley Ott.

The 30 Club draw was as follows: 1 Trish Houbert, 2 Albert van der Lith, 3 Margaret Moakes, 4 Rita Zietsman.

The club will be holding a ‘meatball’ competition on January 16 at 6pm. All interested to contact a member of the committee for further details

Anyone requiring coaching should please contact Louise Dry at 039 3192253 or 082 3262403 or David Lindley at 039 3192495 or 082 4530017.

PORT SHEPSTONE

WINNERS of the South Coast Herald women’s fours last Thursday were Kobie Stander, Dora Vosloo, Gill Barker and Caroline Harris.

Runners-up were Maureen Muller, Margie Randall, Sharon Bischoff and Colleen Baker. The 50/50 board was won by Yvonne van Mentz.

The 12th round of the very popular Business Challenge was played last Friday. Winners were Phil Myburgh, Murray Ross and Dave Mee.

The overall winners after 12 rounds were the team representing Protective Clothing, namely Barry Delvin, Jimmy Holtshausen and Tabie Jonker.

Thank you to all the businesses who sponsored prizes and entered teams into the challenge.

The Harbour View SuperSpar 3-2-1 mixed trips was won by Malcolm Baker, Colleen Baker and Tabie Jonker, with the runners-up being Stan and Sandy Penny and Jimmy Holtshausen.

The session prize winners were Brian and Jenny Rawlins with John Williams.

Midweek league entries to be in by December 20 and singles by January 19.

SOUTHBROOM

IN wonderful hot conditions John Sutton, Tony Simmonds, Betty Bolton and Yvonne Bausek won the Mariners open mixed fours last Thursday. Runners-up were Aubrey Hood, Steve Rennie, Dan Delaney and John Keppler. First session went to Barbara Brook, Jimmy Johnson, John Richards and Anne Hattingh. Second session went to Patrick Kirkbright, Nico Mantoan, Elliot Nqoko and Lorraine Wijtman. 50/50 to Philip Lotter.

Tickets for the Christmas lunch are still available from Lorraine Wijtman at R85 per person. The clubhouse is looking very jolly thanks to Heather Roberts, Lorraine Wijtman, Julie Moorley and Mal Sheppard who spent Saturday afternoon putting up all the decorations.

Coffee on the Square will be sponsoring the women’s trips next year, fantastic news.

MARGATE CC

THE final Engel & Volker men’s fours takes place this Friday, December 12 and the standings are still very close on the ladder.

Ken Tonge’s team from Margate looks to be unassailable on 167, but the other places are very tight with only seven points between them, namely Bill Brown (140), Graham Gold (133) and Barry Christie (126).

A lot can still happen this Friday. There will be the main prize-giving after the matches at lunch time and everyone is requested not to rush off.

The green will close after the last tabs this Saturday, but the committee would like to wish all members a merry Christmas and happy new year with family and friends.

Hopefully the re-opening will be mid-January, but you will be kept informed.

PORT EDWARD

MEMBERS and friends enjoyed a scrumptious Christmas feast last Sunday. The next event is the quiz evening this Saturday, December 13, from 5pm to 7.30pm.

Enter teams of four, or arrive and make up a team. Entrance fee is R10 per person and burgers will be on sale for R25.

The Port Edward Realty open trips was won by Joe Ashworth, John Keppler and Ann McAllister.

Jokkie and Marianne van Buuren, and Estelle Carter were runners-up and Andeas van de Linde, Francien van der Merwe and Mike Carter took the session prize.

Barry Payn’s annual business bowls day takes place this Sunday, December 14. Remember the bar and green are open every Friday from 4pm.

Duties December 15 to 20: bar – Derek Wicks; tabs – Marianne van Buuren; eats December 16 trips – Johan and Francien van der Merwe; eats December 19 pairs – Nova Allen.

THE BELL

A TABS in competition was held last Sunday morning. It was well supported and fun was had by all. Thank you Willy Knott and Margaret Douglass.

The Captain’s Anchor mixed fours will be played this Friday, December 12.

The last Sunday braai of the year will take place this Sunday, December 14. All welcome.

Donations are required for the Christmas hamper. The Christmas luncheon is on December 16 at 12.30pm.

There will be tabs in morning bowls for anyone who wishes to play beforehand.

RIVERSIDE

WINNERS of Hopden’s Kwikspar open trips were Heather Flyng with Yvonne and Trevor Anderson on 4+17.

Chummy Smith and Eddie and Norma Louw were runners-up on 4+16

First session prize was awarded to Olwen Gibbs, Adriana Peens and Bruce Coldwell on 2+9.

Justus Bezuidenhout and Johan and Doreen van der Westhuizen took second session on 2+20.

The next sponsored competition is the Cupboard Value open trips on January 7.

Kitchen duty – Sandy Ferguson and Linda Hansell.

Riverside is hosting a Christmas pantomine and three-course supper on December 19 and 20.

Cost R80 per person. To book, contact Chrissie at 072 3789091.

Coaching is available at the club, phone Ann Bailey at 082 4175561 to make arrangements.

VILLAGE

THE club was transformed for a most enjoyable Christmas lunch last Sunday. Thanks were extended to all those who played a role.

The lucky winners of the beautiful Christmas hampers were Brian Hughes, Pat Burne, Bill Reed, Sharolyn Dacey (x2), Dave Garland (x2), Roger Banks, Alex Reith, Clive Bignell and Glen Ingle.

A blessed Christmas and health and prosperity in the new year is wished to all with special thanks to the South Coast Herald for publishing our weekly news.

Those of you who are visiting family, drive safely.

The greens are now closed until next year, but the club will still be open on Wednesdays and Fridays between 4pm and 6pm for you to come and keep in touch with your friends.

HIBBERDENE

IN the monthly nominated mixed trips last Friday, Keith Mills, Felicity van Rensburg and Tony Aveyard won first prize.

Second prize went to Ann Matthysen, Bernard Carpenter and Napier Verster. Danie and Annetjie Human, with Cheryl Knight, won the session prize.

Many thanks to Hibberdene SuperSpar for the generous sponsorship.

Sadly, Izzy Perreira died last week after a long illness. Sympathies to his wife Rita and family.

The Hibberdene Pharmacy nominated mixed trips is this Friday, December 12 at 2pm.

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