The bowls tournament that did not rain out
The overall winners, walking away with the coveted Moth Trophy, was the team from Ermelo namely Monte Sole Shellhole.
Ten teams from various Moth Shellholes and bowling clubs arrived at Witbank Golf Bowls Club wearing their rain gear to compete in the annual Moth Crater Bowls Fundraising day.
After four days of hard rain measuring a total of 156mm, players and officials anticipated that the games would be cancelled in favour of a friendly game of dominoes inside the warm clubhouse.
However at start of play the rain stopped and the two games were completed before mother nature decided to continue with her blessing of more good rain.
Great fun was had all over the green with Ralie van der Spuy and Hans de Wet winning the spiders.
The overall winners, walking away with the coveted Moth Trophy, was the team from Ermelo namely Monte Sole Shellhole.
A delicious spread was presented at lunch time by the Woman’s Agriculture Union, Witbank Branch followed by the prize giving event and a fun filled Bingo session narrated by Phyllis Scruton.
Moth Chris Sonnekus, Old Bill of Crater Shellhole thanked the Witbank Golf Bowls Club President Gavin Shoobart and club members for their great effort and hospitality.
Behind the scenes were Michael Mabena and Lina Makola with games master Joey Kriel, assisted by Corrie du Preez, managing the tournament.
Helping to secure the best takings ever were also Monica and Ralph Gilbert, Jonathan Shoobert, Piet Nel and Pieter Human.
The sponsors namely Tony’s Open Market, Ouma Rooi Koeksister Franchise and Vroue Landbou Unie were hailed for their open hearts and pockets.
It is concluded that the outstanding reciprocity existing between Crater Shellhole, Witbank Golf Shellhole and the Woman’s Agricultural Union, contributed towards the success of the fundraising event.
