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Bowling blind is a skill

A number of blind bowlers travelled to the South Coast from all over the province.

Port Shepstone Lions hosted the 37th National Association of Blind Bowlers’ (NABB KZN region) tournament at Riverside Sports Club in Uvongo recently.

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A number of blind bowlers travelled to the South Coast from all over the province to take part in this annual tournament and compete against a team of bowlers from the Riverside Bowling Club.

For the past 37 years, Port Shepstone Lions have organised the competition and secured sponsorship for travel, meals, prizes and accommodation.

Peter Lonsdale receives a lucky draw prize from event organiser, Madeleine Gouws.
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Apart from the games, the weekend included accommodation and meals. This year, three Port Shepstone Lions members took part in a friendly round of bowls with the blind bowlers and Riverside Bowling Club members.

During the prize-giving, Port Shepstone Lions’ president Dale McGarry thanked all participants and paid tribute to all involved with the organising of the tournament. He presented the Port Shepstone Lions’ Blind Bowlers Floating Trophy to the winning team representative, Ann Osborne of the Riverside Bowling Club.

Port Shepstone Lions’ president Dale McGarry presents the Lions’ floating trophy to Ann Osborne of Riverside Bowling Club.
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NABB KZN Region chairman, Peter Lonsdale paid tribute to the Port Shepstone Lions Club for their ongoing involvement with the tournament. Guests were then treated to an excellent musical ensemble by talented singer Winston Smile.

Credit was given to Madeleine Gouws who, on behalf of the club, assisted in organising the event and arranging several sponsorships. 

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