President's Message
Looking at the results for this week, all sides are making positive progress. Great work and commitment from Pennant players with no side in the relegation zone so let’s keep it that way for the rest of the season.
On Wednesday, Division 2 is currently top, as is our second side in Division 4 while our third side is second. On Thursday, both sides are sitting in second place. On Saturday, Divisions 2, 4 and 6 are currently fourth, Division 5 is fifth and Division 7 sixth.
Pennant Results
Wednesday - all matches home.
- Division 2 vs Semaphore. Won 123 to 95.
- Division 4 II vs Tranmere. Won 62 to 43.
- Division 4 III vs Beaumont. Won 54 to 52
Thursday - all matches home.
- Division 1 vs Hawthorn. Won 71 to 49.
- Division 2 vs Hawthorn. Won 61 to 46.
Saturday:
- Division 2 vs Grange at home. Won 75 to 61.
- Division 4 vs Payneham away. Lost 47 to 112.
- Division 5 vs Millswood away. Won 72 to 69.
- Division 6 vs Adelaide High OS away. Lost 46 to 47.
- Division 7 vs Walkerville at home. Won 57 to 50
Reminder — if you will be unavailable for a game, please write your name in the unavailable book with the blue cover. The book is located outside the kitchen door next to the blue box. Contact selectors as noted on selections as they are sent out each week.
Rinks of the Week
The club will endeavor to distribute the drink vouchers to the winners asap during the week. Friday night Happy Hour and the Friday Dinners are a great time to use your vouchers. For those vouchers not yet distributed, you will have a good chance on Fridays to collect your vouchers from either Ryan or Pip.
- Wednesday: Greg Miller, Bill Lewis, Allan Wilkins
- Thursday: Gaynor Dahlin, Kay Marceau, Pam Buckerfield, Eleanor Bourchier
- Saturday: Cecily Griffiths, Geoffrey Carracher, Sue Binns, Ross Turner
Pennant Team Players
There have been a few instances where players have not received notification of team selections. If this occurs, please refer to the club website under Pennant Bowls. Teams are posted here each week.
- Visit our Pennant Information page for more information.
Super Challenge
Following a deliberation regarding the continuation of Club Super Challenge a decision has been made for it to go ahead with Pairs, Triples and Fours and operate as it did last year. Games are played on Sunday nights starting at 6pm after a rollup and concluding at approximately 9pm. Clubs hosting usually put on a BBQ beforehand.
If any of you either Pennant players or Associate members are interested in playing, or have any questions please contact Peter Douglas today as nominations close very soon. Peter’s contact details are:
- Phone: 0403 834 635
- Email: pncdouglas@bigpond.com
Dates of play will be released as soon as Bowls SA receives all team nominations (more teams = more rounds). All matches will be played from February through to the end of April with the Grand Final to occur early May, if not earlier.
Mens Country Carnival Update
We have 3 days of Men’s Country Carnival and volunteers are needed for each day.
- Tuesday Feb 3 singles 12 rinks sectional
- Wednesday Feb 4 pairs 12 rinks sectional
- Thursday Feb 5 fours knockout 8 rinks to start
The areas of kitchen, umpiring, Bowlslink etc are as below:
- Kitchen Tues Wed roster Liz and Katie to organise
- Menus decided for Tuesday and Wednesday
- John Butterworth to organise pies pasties for Thursday
- Umpire/measurer needed each day
- Bowlslink entry likewise
- Bar see Ken Mason
- Markers for singles need 12 per round for 3 rounds.
Regarding markers, please advise Peter G if you can assist. Free lunch if you mark the first 2 rounds.
Wine Tasting with Reillys Wines (Feb 6)
Justin Ardill will once again be promoting the Reillys range of wines for us to sample and appreciate. Reillys Wines came onboard our club as a sponsor mid last year and the demand for Reillys wines has been very pleasing.
Supporting our sponsor is vital to our club finances so purchasing wines with Justin will be greatly appreciated. Wines can be ordered on that evening.
Beyond the Green Ladies Day (Feb 22 @2pm)
Cost is $25 which includes a welcome drink and canapés. This will be a day of fun, conversation, wellness and fashion. Come and be pampered for the afternoon.
Special Guests:
- Justine Reynolds, Woodleigh Hills;
- Deb Rugari (Naturopath), House of Healing and
- Judi Heazlewood, Visible Effects Mineral Make Up.
There will be a fashion parade and book launch. Please invite your friends and family. The more, the merrier. Bookings can be made by contacting:
- Pip on philippamalone52@gmail.com
Payment required on booking - KGBTC, BSB 105141 ACC 038722540 - REF: Your Name + Ladies Day at Kensi
Club Championship
Round 2 is well under way and a lot of games have already been played. All round 2 games must be complete by 2 January 2026. Please remember that some members might be away over the festive season, so games must be arranged to be played before this date.
If a member is away and has not scheduled the game by the required date, the game will be forfeited. To keep the tournament going, this is not negotiable. If you have played your match, please remember to put the results onto the sheet posted on the board. If no result is posted, I will assume that it has not been played and will record the result as 'forfeited'.
Finals Event
The club will host a luncheon for the finals on Friday 13 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.
The following games will be played:
- Mens Pairs, Ladies Pairs, Mixed Pairs @1pm Friday, March 13
- Mens Singles, Ladies Singles, Mixed Pairs @3:30pm Friday, March 13
Times may vary slightly if required. Mid-afternoon tea will be served. If you are in more than one final's event, please arrange a date prior to 13 March to complete your games. Please join us for the Friday night dinner after the event.
- Kim Draper
A Day in the Gardens (Mar 16)
As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, our annual open gender tournament, ‘A Day in the Gardens,’ is on Monday, March 16. We are aiming for 36 teams again this year. We have around 15 teams registered already, so if you are thinking of playing in our tournament, and I do hope Kensi members are, then organize your team and get it registered soon, otherwise you could miss out!
Sounds a bit like sales speak? Yes, it probably does, but it would be a pity to miss out on a really enjoyable and good fun day of bowling and camaraderie. So get organized and register your team on the rego sheet in the clubhouse, or just text me.
- Allan Wilkins (Tournament Director)
Renovation
The builders have returned and installed the cubicles in the toilets; hopefully it will be goodbye to the Portaloos very soon.
- Visit our Club Renovation Works page for more information.
Friday Night Happy Hour and Dinner
Bookings are now essential — get your name on the list in the clubrooms if you would like a meal 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.
- 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 19/01/2026