Paul O’Neill reports – round 6 of pennants action saw the Grade 4 side travel up to Park Beach seeking revenge for a first round defeat. Parky stormed out of the gates to set up a big lead which the Tigers couldn't reel in despite the best efforts of Geoff McKay's side who enjoyed a 21-16 win. The other two sides going down for a 55-69 loss (1-9) overall.

The Grade 6 side, however, finally got a win on the big board with a 65-46 win over Kempsey Heights at home after Jim Armes and Dean Roe's sides both enjoyed wins and Graham Allen's crew had their second draw of the campaign for a 9.5-0.5 victory. Special mention to Greg Kirkham who played brilliant bowls in Roey's side to set up their big win. Well done, lads. Pennants now takes a two week break.

This arvo as per usual sees the social set bump up the jackpot to around the $200 mark after the ubiquitous Dean Roe took last week's spoils but not the jackpot. Names in by 12.30 for a 1 o’clock start please. Go Bowra!

Macksville Women

Judy Walker reports – last Wednesday there was only one social game played, with Kaye Wood, Elwyn Ainsworth and Janet Poletti defeating Joan Hosking, Maria Fisher and Carol Turner. Trophy was won by Carol Turner. This week should see the final of the Club Championship Triples being played. Come along to see a great game of bowls.

Macksville Men

Doug Smith reporting - the Thursday jackpot bowls were determined by the most ends won which went to David Baldock, Kevin Scott and Gary Soyka from Ken Ainsworth, Tony Pickvance and Stan Moc. The jackpot of $147 is intact, so be there today for a chance of winning it.

There was only one game of pennants played at the weekend, with grade 7 hosting CEX and winning two games and a draw, taking the aggregate 68/47 and the points 9.5/0.5. This puts Macksville into second place two points behind CEX.

The annual Give-Me-Five for Kids charity bowls day is on Saturday June 16 so organise a team and call the club on 6568-1400 to enter your team or single entries will also be taken.

The Men's Bowling Club would like to wish David and Una Baldock a happy future with their move to Kempsey. Thank you both for your time at our club.

Nambucca Heads Men

Fred Pope reports – last Wednesday’s Club Selected Triples attracted a field of 28 bowlers. The $10 winners were Ken Summerville and Doug Cedelland. Second place winners were W Riley, Bill Miernik and John Richardson. No Third prize. Lucky losers prize went to B Newman, John Hunt and Peter Dawe.

Friday’s Nominated Men’s Triples attracted 66 bowlers. The $15 first prize winners were Don Lean, Alan Cosgrave and Ray Manser. The $10 prize winners were Jack Young, Brian Bevan and Tony Stokes. The third place $5 winners were Mike James, Mick Ellison and Brian Thompson. The lucky losers were Eric Kyle, Gary Tierney and Joe Franck. The lucky bowler was Bill Miernik. The jackpot of $180 was not won.

Everyone is reminded that the Ken Howard Bowls Tournament is on this coming weekend and will be a wonderful weekend of bowls so come along and see some good bowls played.

Scotts Head Men

Gary Bishop reports – last weekend we travelled to Coffs Ex-Services Club for pennants only to go down in the very last end. Pennants ceases for two weeks now to accommodate the Australian Open.

In the meantime, the Triples draw has been done for our club championships. Rink winners for Wednesday May 30 were S Moc, T Ingram and P Harris.

Urunga Women

Pat Chapman reports – Lynne Tarrant is the toast of Urunga Bowling Club having won the President's Cup at the Mid North Coast District Singles last week. In her final match Lynne met Susanne Lund from Park Beach and made a rather shaky start, trailing 17 to 7. At that stage a five-minute rain break was called and from then on there was no holding Lynne back. With the score at 13 to 17 it was shot for shot until the second last end when the score was 24-all. Spectators held their breath as undeterred Lynne put down a magnificent bowl to win the match and the President's Cup 25 to 24.

The semi-final matches were played in the major triples last Thursday. Elaine Cameron, Ros Hancock, and Lorraine Carlon defeated Bev Cloake, Ava Power, Gloria Christian 23/16; Helen Fisher, Lynne Tarrant and Jo Bathgate defeated Janine Brown, Coleen Katen, Robyn Adams 17/14. The shot of the day goes to skipper Helen Fisher who won the match for her team with her final bowl. On the last end with the score at 16/14 and the opposition holding three shots, Helen's bowl kissed the jack and secured the match. It is expected that the triples final will be played on June 14. 

Rink winners. Tuesday May 29 Kath McPhail, Beryl Titmuss, Joy Lambert; Thursday May 31 Elaine Cameron, Ros Hancock, Lorraine Carlon.

Sadly we will be saying farewell to long time member Lorraine Delauney who is moving to Melbourne and we wish her every happiness in her new home.

A warm welcome to new bowler Robyn Thomsett who had her first game last Tuesday and another warm welcome to our annual visitor from Albury, Jean Lieske. Great to see you back again, Jean.

Bowraville

Julee Townsend reports – on a windy chilly winter’s day as the black cockatoos chewed on the pine cones, a gathering of golfers contested the Monthly Medal on Saturday. Garry Johnstone with 66 nett carried his form to win successive weeks. Runner-up Daryl Hughes 69 nett barked at his heels.

Other results: Front nine T Simpson, back nine D Hooper, nearest the pin 2nd/11th J Welsh, 8th/17th W Van Sambeek, long putt 4th/13th N Mackay, 7th/16th P LeCerf. Balls: J Gonsalves, M Oldham, P Mulvenna, G Brookes, J Hall. 

Mid North Coast Veterans

Colin Cutt reports – on Tuesday, May 29, 80 golfers competed at Sawtell Golf Course, in a single stableford.

A Grade winner (0-18): Barry Woods 43 pts, 1st runner-up John Nichols 41 pts, 2nd runner-up Ken Butcher 38 pts, 3rd runner-up Urpo Ylinen 36 pts.

B Grade winner (19-45): Michael Bleakley 40 pts, 1st runner-up Geoffrey Richardson 39 pts, 2nd runner-up George Graham 38 pts c/b, 3rd runner-up Ray Lopez 38 pts c/b.

NTPs: 3rd Peter Jackman, 7th Ted Beaton, 11th Jon Wyatt, 15th Andrew Tosio. Ball run to 34 pts.

Nambucca Heads Women

Jen Forne reports – returning from an extended layoff, Marilyn McNally scooped the pool in last Wednesday’s Single Stableford and 4BBB Knockout Qualifier. Marilyn scored 38 points to win the single event in A Grade and teamed with Deidre Byrne on 31 to be the top qualifiers in the Knockout. Glenys Thompson was runner up with 31. B Grade was won by Jennifer Ainsworth with 34 from runner-up Gwen Maxwell 33. Nearest the pins on the 5th: A Grade Rhonda Rowe, B Grade Mary Rees and C Grade Jennifer Ainsworth. Mavis Davis won the pizza on the 13th and Donna Easey won the pro pin on the 18^th, making an easy birdie. 

Macksville Ex-Services

Michael Burke reports – on Sunday the winner was Rob Torelli. Runner-up Shane Skeers. Highest break: Gary Nugent 19.

Noel Howard reports – Monday May 28, 30 players. N/S: Haidee Purkiss and Joan Norwood 59.2%, Gayle Keenan and Noel Howard 55.45%, Noreen Cork and Marie Dalton 51.91%. E/W: Gillian Buganey and Daphne Priestly 58.25%, Beverley Oldfield and Maureen Cowan 58.13%,  Jennifer and Stuart Thorne 55.95%.

Tuesday May 29, Howell, Howell 16 players. Maureen Cowan and Haidee Purkiss 57.77%, Stephen and Amber Fox 55.43%, Caitlin Holman and Rob Marshall 50.52%.  

Thursday May 31, 34 players. N/S: Gayle Keenan and Maureen Cowan 62.80%, Haidee Purkiss and Eileen Parker 52.12%, Marcia Douglas and Marie Dalton 51.18%. E/W: Jennifer and Stuart Thorne 63.57%, Richard Levy and Gillian Buganey 57.44%, Stephen and Amber Fox 54.43%,

Saturday June 2, 30 players. N/S: Gayle Keenan and Richard Levy 66.22%, Mike and Linda Siford 58.92%, Helen Rowsell and Daphne Priestley 53.13%. E/W: Cherylene and John Stimpson 61.55%, Marie Dalton and Marion Wood 55.74%, Gus and Astrid Gorissen 52.59%.