Thursday, July 18, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Brandon Bowls Club

The Brandon Bowls Club kicked off their action-packed week with Wednesday ladies' bowls, where Kaye Garner, Ann Newton, Vanda Ballao, and Margaret Chapman secured a victory over Lyn Storrie, Colleen Olsen, Helen Collins, and Darelle Pearce.

Friday, 12 July, saw Trophy Bowls Night, generously sponsored by Fahey & Walsh, drawing a strong turnout of 64 bowlers despite chilly conditions. Jamie Wood, Ben Mills, Gavin Quinn, and Allyson Williams emerged victorious in the competitive evening.

Sunday, 14 July, featured intense competition in the A Grade Singles. Gary Pearce narrowly defeated Tony Bayliss in a thrilling match that came down to the final bowl. In another semifinal, Chris Pearce triumphed over Glenn Woodford, setting up an exciting father-son final between Gary and Chris Pearce. Bookies favour Chris Pearce slightly at this stage.

In the B Grade Singles, Lloyd Shepherd initially trailed Ross McLaughlin but staged a comeback to claim the 2024 title.

Acknowledgments were extended to Len Feeney, Helen Collins, and Jamie Woods for their invaluable assistance in marking the matches.

Sunday Social Bowls drew a total of 18 participants engaged in triples games. Winners included Mick McCloskey, Allan Garioch, Keith Prosser, Jimmy Murray, Leo Kenny, Peter Henderson, Peter Lejarraga, Trevor Elton, and Richi Mau. The jackpot winners were Norm Storrie, Rob Jorgensen, and Jeff Taylor.

A reminder for all members there will be a Club Meeting on Sunday, 21 July, at 12:15pm.

Contributed with thanks to Lloyd Shepherd.


The winners of the evening; Jamie Wood, Ben Mills, Gavin Quinn and Allyson Williams.
The Runners Up; Sandra Darwin, Margaret Chapman, Henry Hazel and Gary Pearce with sponsor representative Rob Jorgensen.
The Mio Farming team took out third place; Simon, Peter, sponsor representative Rob Jorgensen and Phillip.
Tony Bayliss was defeated by Gary Pearce.
Chris Pearce was victorious over Glenn Woodford.
B Grade Singles Final winners; Lloyd Shepherd, Jamie Woods (President), and Ross McLaughlin.

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