Season Opening Dinner
We welcomed 90+ into the club for our Opening Season Dinner.
It takes many volunteers to make an event a success. I am grateful to them for willingly supporting the event. Earlier in the year when the committee selected the date, we had no idea how the club would look or if it would be available with renovations underway.
Given the situation, Paul Morfidis and his wife Di offered to make yiros for the masses, so how could we refuse such a generous offer? Speaking of yiros, Paul had things so thoroughly organised until the weather decided to intervene and extinguish the BBQ and rain saturated Paul. We got there in the end thanks to great work by the kitchen team. The wait was worth it – great yiros.
Rod and Heather rolled the first jack and ball to begin the season. Heather then jumped behind the bar to assist Derek for the evening. Due to BBQ issues, they did a roaring trade at the bar. Jan presented new pennant members with their shirts before Pat began the random draw for distribution of meals.
Following the main course was a selection of desserts made by a few members which were well received. Pip, Colin, Clerice, Liz, Kevin, Neville and Robyn F set up and worked throughout the evening in and around the kitchen.
Our Christmas Raffle was launched at dinner and raffle books are now available for distribution. Please see Nev, Pip or Georgia for books to buy/sell. Some members missed out last year, so be quick! This is considered a major fundraiser for our club, the prizes are great and your support appreciated.
- Visit the Christmas Raffle page for more information.
As a wrap up Georgia compiled great photos and comments for Facebook, so check them out if you haven’t already.
Pre Season
Preseason trials continue. Please find the schedule below. NOTE times for internal trials for each competition will be included in the team selections. As for Pennant matches, please let selectors know of your unavailability.
Preseason Trials
- September 25 Thursday @10:00am, vs Sturt @Sturt (18 ends)
- October 2 Thursday @10:00am vs Beaumont @Beaumont (18 ends)
- October 4, Saturday @TBA vs Clarence Gardens @Clarence Gardens
- October 8 Wednesday @12:30pm, vs Clarence Gardens @Clarence Gardens
The Blue Book
This book is a vital communication tool for those of you who will be unavailable for games during the pennant season. If you have plans that coincide with a pennant game, put your name into the book under the date. This helps selectors’ forward planning. Where is the blue book? Sitting by the blue box.
- Visit our Pennant Bowls page for more information.
Norwood International High School
The club has been working with students from NIHS during September as part of their Year 10 Lifestyle and Health class. Thank you to those of you who have assisted. This week will be the last of the last of the sessions. Thank you to the men on Wednesday who have accommodated trials around the students.
- Ken Watson
KMBC Ladies Gala Day (Nov 24)
The annual Ladies' Gala Day, originally scheduled for Monday 27 October has been postponed due to ongoing club renovations to Monday 24 November 2025. The bowling format is 3 games of rolling 3 bowl triples.Our ladies' tournaments in recent years have achieved a great reputation as a fun-filled day of bowling with very generous bowling and raffle prizes, plus a delicious two course luncheon and pre and post-game snacks.
This year's theme is 'The 1970's' So, dig up some cool, hip, even psychedelic gear and turn up looking super groovy on the day. There is a very generous cash prize for the best theme dressed team. Cool 1970's music will add to the atmosphere of the day. Ladies, put this date in your diaries and start organizing your teams and outfits now.
The details of the event are on noticeboards and table stands in the clubhouse and there are spare A5 flyers in a stand below the club noticeboard. Please take some and hand to bowlers you may know or meet in other clubs during trial and pennant matches. As soon as you are ready to register, please let me know and place your name on the registration sheet on the whiteboard near the kitchen.
We are heading towards the end of September, yet there appear to be no team entries from our club members! So come on ladies let’s get organised and support this wonderful club event. I’m sure many of you identified with the hippy movement during the 70’s?
- Visit the Ladies Gala Day page for more information.
As soon as you ar ready to register, please let me know and place your name on the registration sheet.
- Allan Wilkins (Tournament Director)
Club Championships
Entries for the Kensington Marryatville Bowling 2025/26 Club championships are open.
Entry Forms
Entry forms and envelopes are available in the clubhouse, beside the blue box just outside the kitchen. Please take one and complete with your choice of events. Each player for pairs events must complete their own entry form and pay the entry fee. Place your entry form and the correct money ($5 per person per event) into a sealed envelope and place in the blue box. Mark for Kim Draper’s attention. You can also hand it in person to Kim Draper. All entries must be completed by the 10th October 2025.
Rules
All rules and conditions of play are posted on the notice board in the clubhouse.
Dates
Please diarise the following dates for completing the rounds. Games not played by the due date will be forfeited.
- Kim Draper 0457 274 923
Urgent Help Needed for Club Hires
With the upcoming season almost upon us, it also brings with it, the added bonus of club hires, functions, Christmas parties etc. To that end, we have a number of hires coming up, the first being this Thursday afternoon from 4.00 - 6.00pm, for ~50 people.
Kim Webster has already offered his services for Thursday, but we urgently need another 3 people to help him out.
The club also has hires booked in for the following dates;
- Friday 14 Nov (Pembroke Old Scholars/ 40 guests) - 7.00pm - 8.00pm - 3 volunteers required.
- Sunday 16 Nov (Strong Pilates/50 guests) - 2.30pm - 4.30pm - 3 volunteers required.
- Sunday 07 Dec - 2.00pm - 3.30pm - 2 volunteers required.
If you are able to assist this Thursday or with any of the other upcoming club hires, please contact:
- Pat Lee 0449 018 849
Renovation
For up to date information please visit the page below:
- Visit our Club Renovation Works page for more information.
Friday Night Happy Hour and Dinner
This week we have another fabulous menu for our regular weekly Friday night meal served between 6pm & 8pm. Please join us for Happy Hour at 5.30pm and stay for something to eat. Please either put your name on the sheet in the clubrooms nominating what you would like to eat, or alternatively, give Pip a ring on 0409 955 501 and she will add your name.
Don't forget to invite your neighbors, family and friends to join us. Meals are bistro-style, pay when you order at the counter on the night. Although we prefer to know how many are coming, walk-ins will be accommodated. Take-away meals are also available. We are relying on your support for this initiative. Kensi Club is the place to be for a Friday night meal. The menu is posted on our website each week via the link below:
- Visit our Fun Feast Fridays at Kensi Club page for more information.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is on at the club again this Friday at 5.30pm.
- Visit our Kensi Friday Happy Hour page for more information.
Social Media
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all the latest news and updates. We also love seeing your photos of club activities and events, so feel free to share them with us!
Sponsors
When visiting any of our club sponsors, kindly mention that you are from the Kensington Marryatville Bowling Club. This simple gesture lets them know their sponsorship is appreciated and valuable. Our sponsors are crucial to the future of our club, so please show your support whenever possible.
If you have suggestions for potential new sponsors, feel free to approach any committee member. Your ideas can make a big difference!
Lawn Bowls Newsletter 22/09/2025