Renovation Update
This week, the plasterboard was completed and wiring for the sound system was trenched to the shades at the end of A and B greens. Ralph met with the tiler during the week in readiness to begin the next stage of the renovation.
- Visit our Club Renovation Works page for more information.
Friday Night Meals
Last Friday saw a full house for the meal and Members’ Draw, which is great for the club. Although Marianne Kieboom's name was drawn, unfortunately she was not in attendance to collect her winnings. Therefore, the jackpot for next month is $400. I was very pleased to see our Ward Councilor Kerry Hallett join us. She is doing great work in supporting our meals through promotions on Facebook. Hopefully, we will see more of her at future meals.
Pre Season
This is the final week of trial matches before pennants begin next Saturday, October 11. Wednesday and Thursday competitions on October 15 and 16 with matches for these two competitions being scheduled away from home.
Preseason Trials
- 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.
Pannant Reminders
With the first pennant matches in mind, I’m taking a few moments in this newsletter to remind players of uniform requirements, including shoes. Refer to the photo provided by bowls Australia. Bowls Australia has an extensive list of approved footwear.
Attire / Dress Code
13.1 Uniforms In accordance with the Bowls SA Uniform Policy, all players in a side must be dressed in the Pennant uniform of their Member Club and have the Bowls Australia logo on shirts. All pennant players have been issued a shirt courtesy of the Marryatville Trust. Extra shirts can be purchased from Jan Kruse. Pants/skirts/hats ideally in accordance with the Bowls Australia Logo Policy, however ink blue/navy blue is the correct colour.
13.2 Lowest ranked Side/Combined Side In a club’s lowest ranked side or in a Combined side, the Dress Code is satisfied if an Opposite Gender or Temporary player is wearing a plain white or pale coloured shirt or their own club approved uniform.
Club Training (3pm Tuesdays)
Rod Squire will be available at 3pm for an afternoon club training session of an hour or so. He will continue if there is sufficient interest. Please support him by turning up. Last week there were 3 keen participants.
Christmas Raffle
Our Christmas Raffle was launched at the Opening of the Season 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 our Kensi Annual Christmas Raffle page for more information.
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 1970s'. 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 themed dressed team. Cool 1970s 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.
- 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.
Finals Event
The club will host a luncheon for the finals on Sunday 15 March 2026. Members (and non-members) are encouraged to come and watch the champions fight it out for the ultimate title of Club Champion 2025/26.
- Kim Draper 0457 274 923
Australian Defence Force Bowls Championships
The Australian Defence Force Bowls Association (ADFBA) National Championships are being held in South Australia for the first time in the 40-year history of the association. Salisbury Bowls Club will be hosting members of the Navy, Army and Air Force beginning 20–24 October.
All matches are 4's format, with State vs State being played Monday-Wednesday, then Wednesday afternoon the Air Force will take on Navy. Thursday morning Air Force vs Army, with the final match being Navy vs Army. All matches commence at 9am. If you are in the area, pop into the Salisbury Bowling Club to watch some exciting bowls action between the armed forces.
- Pat Lee
Night Owls
Commences Tuesday 14 October 2025 and Thursday 16 October 2025. Both events require helpers in the kitchen and for cleaning up. Make sure you offer your services to the co-ordinators, Pat Lee and Anne O'Dea.
Tuesdays Commencing 14 Oct 2025
Starting at the regular time of 7pm till 9pm. The ever-reliable Ngaire will be running the kitchen, with Robyn Fuller organising the chicken and salad dinners every week. This year, the joint team of Pat Lee and Neville Yeates will be running the show, taking over from Allan Wilkins and Robyn Walker. There is a sign-up sheet already in place, so ensure you get your names down ASAP to ensure we order enough food each week, or you can contact us if you can't get down to the club:
- Pat: 0449 018 849
- Neville: 0409 085 227
Dinner will be served at 6.30pm, games start at 7pm and finish at 9pm. There will be raffles and prizes with the cost being the same as last year, dinner $10, raffle $2 each or 3 for $5, games $8 for members, $10 for non-members. If you bring a friend, you both play for free.
Thursdays Commencing 16 Oct 2025
Anne O'Dea will be co-ordinating the event, which is always well attended and lots of fun. A barbecue dinner will be served and games will commence at 7pm. Make sure you invite your friends. We look forward to seeing you and your mates again this season.
Friday Night Happy Hour and Dinner
We look forward to you joining us for a meal this Friday. Happy Hour commences at 5.30pm and meals are served between 6pm and 8pm. Please either put your name on the sheet in the club rooms nominating what you would like to eat, or alternatively, give Pip a ring 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.
- Visit our Fun Feast Fridays at Kensi Club page for the menu.
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 06/10/2025