Paul O’Neill reports – three rinks of competitive bowling last Thursday for the social set with the trio of Roy Tape, Wayne Thompson and Dean Roe taking the day via the smallest margin card. Ahead 9-2 after eight ends, their opponents rallied to take a 10-9 lead but Roey's crew hit back to win 14-12. Runners-up with the biggest margin were newcomer Greg Kirkham, Pat Clough and Len Grace who won handsomely 22-7. Be there this arvo at 1 o’clock for a lash at the cash.

Three games of men's championship action on Saturday with a slick 'little' green hosting two games of major singles and one in the pairs. Current champ Greg Lamberth took on Ken McKelvie and displayed all the class that got him the 2017 title with a convincing 32-9 victory. Tristram Edwards engaged in battle with Tim Gardner and was too strong, winning 31-17. In the pairs Greg Kirkham and Garry Towner met Roy Tape (subbing for David Johnson) and Paul O'Neill. The latter pair, courtesy of some vintage lead bowls from Roy, held a 22-12 lead but almost squandered it as their opponents came back hard to go down 22-20.

Their is a pennants trial this Saturday at 1pm down at Scotts Head for both the Grade 4 and 6 sides.

Macksville Men

Doug Smith reports – on Thursday the winners were decided by the highest aggregate score which went to Brian Nunn, Keith McDonald and Stan Moc from Allan Smith, Brent Liddell and Don Rennie and the jackpot was also won by Allan, Brent and Don.

The first round of the club championship fours was played on Sunday, when Brian Smith (sub for F Davies), Brent Liddell, Robert Antcliff and Adam Laird defeated Bill Witt, Peter Rogers, Stan Moc and Dale Down. Rod Donohoe, Kevin Scott, Brendon Howard and Gary Witte defeated David Maloney, Bernie Unterrheiner, Malcolm Duffy and Harry Boston, and Bevan Chambers (sub for P Fox), Keith Hickey, Gary Soyka and Nigel Elson defeated Jye McAuliffe, Keith McDonald, Doug Smith and John Steel.

Nambucca Heads Men

Fred Pope reports – last Wednesday’s Club Selected Triples attracted a field of 32 bowlers. The $10 winners were Ken Leggett, Don Lean and Ian West. Second place winners were Mike Edwards, Frank Ronan and Wayne Bolton. Third place $5 winners were Ray Platt, Ken Brown and Owen Smith. Lucky losers’ prize went to Danny Curran and Mick Boyle. 

Friday’s Nominated Men’s Triples attracted 66 bowlers. The $15 first prize winners were Darryl Lawrence, Kevin Lill and Dave Ogilvy. The $10 prize winners were John Reynolds, Frank Wesley and Geoff Hartmann. The third place $5 winners were John Richardson, Gary Stovin and Jeff Thorn. 

Scotts Head Women

Kathy Flippence reports – congratulations to Jo Everlyn, Jan Walters, Michelle Webber, and Judy Hawkins on their win against Julie Kay, Heather Volhmer, Maree Hodgson, and Joy Hardge in the club fours championships played on Thursday April 12.

Don’t forget members and visitors our Thursday social days are on again and all are welcome, men included, starting time is 1pm with names in by noon.  A fun afternoon is guaranteed, so come along and join in. 

Scotts Head Men

Gary Bishop reports – the Minor Singles competition is in full swing with all players very keen to play. Five matches have been completed. G Dallwitz (2), B Kenay, P Kemp and H Petersen accounted for T Henshaw, J Meillon, C Moore, R Kennedy and P Martin respectively. P Kemp and G Dallwitz are now set to fight it out in one semi-fimal. The next game is the remaining quarter-final between P Bishop and B Kenay.

Rink winners for Wednesday April 11 were G Dallwitz, V Mankin and G Towner while on last Saturday the honours went to P Martin, B Scrivener and P Bishop.

Urunga Women

Pat Chapman reports – congratulations to the Urunga team of Kath McPhail, Janine Brown, Lynne Tarrant and Jo Bathgate on winning the Macksville carnival last week. 

A few days later defending champion Kath met her fours team mate, Janine Brown, in the semi-final of the Urunga Major Singles. Kath led throughout the match until the 19th end and with the score 16 to 14 it looked like she would take out the match but in a late surge Janine steadily wore her opponent down, winning 25 to 19. The remaining semi-final will be between Shirley Willis and Jo Bathgate.

Rink winners last week were Wendy Hodges, Janette Banks and Joy Lambert; Helen Hoffman and Pam Russell. Members will be sad to learn that former member, Sheila Pollock, passed away recently in Ballina. 

Nambucca Women

Jen Forne reports – last Wednesday’s Stableford sponsored by Heather Gray had a field of 34. Shot of the day was Narelle Delaney’s hole-in-one on the 18th, securing the money shot and a dozen balls for her eagle!

A Grade winner was Henny Oldenhove with 35 points, runner-up Lyn Grose with 34. B Grade was won by Wendy Robey 33, runner-up Dorothy Bunyan 31 and C Grade winner, with the best score overall, was Peta Giddey 38 with Kerry Shearer 32.

Nambucca and District

Joan Thompson reports – Summer Competition, round 9, Monday April 9. A Grade: Eagles 6 Snappers 3, Terminators 7 Them 2, Bandits 5 V Wallers 4.

B Grade: Amigos 7 Flyers 2, Bushpigs 7 Hound Dogs 2, Pointers 5 Sharks 4. C Grade: Scorpions 5 Easy Beats 4, To The Point 7 Jokers 2, Princesses 6 Dolphins 3.

Nambucca Heads RSL Social

Joan Thompson reports – Tuesday, April 10. 1st Debbie Black and Bob Balls, 2nd Chris Love and Dave Slater, 3rd Pam Wallbridge and Terry Stokes. LHS Rina Holmes 102, GHS Bob Balls 125. Gents Hi-Peg Keith Connier 74. Lucky 3 Darts Adam De Winter. Congratulations once again to Dave Slater on his 180.

Macksville Ex-Services Club

Michael Burke reports – on Sunday the winner was Selwyn Brandford and the runner-up Shane Skeers. Highest Break Selwyn Brandford 16.

Our latest update for our member Terry Jennar who has been contesting the Australian Masters Snooker Tournament. Terry made it to the last 16. 

Terry was beaten by a long time campaigner Terry Emmett, but not without a fight.

It seems Terry made a habit of fight-backs. Terry came back from being down 3-1 in an earlier match and finished it with a 61 after four-and-a-half hours.