President's Messages
Club Championships
Thank you to Kim Draper who has managed Club Championships with great efficiency this year and congratulations to all players who entered and those who reached the finals.
Friday night was intended to be when the last finals were played. However, due to circumstances outside our control, a couple of games remain to be played; men’s singles and men’s pairs.
On Friday night a large group of spectators came out to enjoy the finals, games played were:
- Ladies pairs – Georgia Kolberg and Gaby Lynch vs Katie Gunning and Liz Greenfield. The game was very tight with Liz and Katie snatching victory in the last 2 ends.
- Ladies singles - Robyn Hutton vs Heather Garnett which saw Heather win her third championship.
- Men’s handicap singles – Pat Lee vs Gary Stagg. Another tightly fought game with Pat taking the lead late in the game to secure a win.
- Men’s singles will be held on Sunday March 15 – Greg Miller vs Ryan Wilkins.
- Mixed pairs champions - Bill Lewis and Heather Garnett
- Open sets singles - Ryan Wilkins
- Open sets veterans champion - Gary Stagg
- Open handicap champion - Pat Lee
Upcoming Events
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- Visit our Upcoming Events page for more information.
Pennant Results
Firstly, congratulations to all who played in the competitions this season. An amazing effort. No regulations and no dependence on other side’s results. With finals now underway several sides have been successful in reaching this stage.
Wednesday
- Division 2 vs Walkerville at Walkerville. Won 107 to 92. The grand final will be played on March 25 at Prospect Broadview.
- Division 4 II vs Beaumont at home. Won 88 to 52. The grand final will be played on March 25 at Toorak Burnside.
- Division 4 III vs Prospect Broadview at Adelaide. Defeated 55 to 69. A great season now they have earned a well-deserved break..
Thursday
- Division 1 preliminary final against Blackwood at home. Won 63 to 49. Thank you to Peter Glazbrook, Alan Lambert, Joan Young, Cecily Griffiths and Ken Mason for their work on the day and thank you to Ulli Kruse for once again preparing the green. The grand final will be played on March 19 at Lockleys against Ascot Park.
- Division 2 grand final will be played at Prospect Broadview on March 19 against Sturt.
Saturday
- Preliminary final. Division 2 vs Ascot Park at Ascot Park. Unfortunately, the side was defeated 70 to 90. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us. All in all, a great season.
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.
- Thursday - Round 18 - Gaynor Dahlin, Kay Marceau, Pam Buckerfield, Sue Binns
- Saturday - Round 18 - Oliver Fraatz, Pat Lee, Mark McLennan, Chris Aldersey
- Wednesday - Round 18 - Ken Mason, Peter Moore, Michael Ward, John Staines
Selection for Pennants
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.
Friday Night Meals
Many of you will have noticed that Friday Night meals have not been available for a couple of weeks. There have been some issues to work through which have been resolved so that meals can continue Friday, March 20.
The menu will remain as à la carte with the changes to the procedure. Meals will need to be ordered either online or on a list in the usual place in the clubroom.
The main change will be no table service. This means that meals are to be collected from the servery by diners and used plates and cutlery returned to the servery.
C Green
The green will be closed after our tournament on Monday for major renovations later in the week. It will then remain closed for a considerable time. I urge to be patient as there is a large body of work to be completed to improve the quality of the surface.
- Peter Glazbrook
Annual Pilgrimage to Caltowie
In contrast to last year, the weather at Caltowie was perfect for bowls on Sunday and Monday of the long weekend. As usual, the tournament was well presented and well attended. In addition to local and neighbouring Clubs, bowlers came from afar to enjoy the day - Port Pirie, Beaumont, Kensington Marryatville and Morphet Vale. Our hosts spared nothing to ensure that we were well fed and entertained. The hospitality was outstanding.
The proceedings commenced on Sunday evening when a community bus transported us from Jamestown where we stayed, to Caltowie Bowling Club. Teams were formed and play began after a welcoming feed of pizzas and desserts, and the odd beer or glass of wine. A bowl had been mounted on a small piece of roughly hewn tree trunk, this being the trophy presented to the winners of the inaugural, albeit informal Sunday evening pre-tournament competition. It was a lot of fun and everyone agreed that it should be an integral part of proceedings into the future.
The tournament proper on Monday was preceded by morning tea. Lunch was varied and sumptuous, as was the afternoon tea at the completion of the days play. Raffles were conducted and some of us were lucky enough to win a prize. We were part of a group, some of whom had been participating in this annual event for a number of years.
Teams were selected by Brendan O’Connell and Ross Turner, as follows:
Team 1.
- Pip Malone (Kensi)
- Joan Young (Kensi)
- Ella McDonald
- Georgia Kolberg (Kensi)
The team recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. Joan Young was the new member of the group and was warmly welcomed by all.
Team 2.
- Brendan O’Donnell (Beaumont)
- Ross Turner (Kensi)
- Gary Byron (Kensi)
- Robert Pope (Beaumont)
The team recorded 1 win and 2 losses. The Bowls gods did not smile upon this team who were defending their third place at lasts year’s tournament. In each of the first and second games, scores were even going into the final end, but our team lost both last ends. Had they won these last ends, they would have finished in one of the top three places, for the second year in succession. Alas, it was not to be. The third game was won quite comfortably, but by this time, the horse had bolted.
Team 3.
- Peter Moore (Kensi)
- Peter Vincent (Beaumont)
- Michael Ward (Kensi)
- Peter Orvard (Port Pirie)
The team also lost their first two games but comfortably won the last one, ending the competition on a high note. On Monday evening, most team members dined with some of the locals, including Trevor Crawford, the Tournament Organiser and his wife, Chris at the Commercial Hotel in Jamestown. A very pleasant finish to what was yet another outstanding event conducted by the good folks at the Caltowie Bowling Club.
A visit to the grave site at the Jamestown Cemetery, of the late Vin Malone, our former good friend and Club member, late on Monday afternoon, introduced a rather sombre and sobering element into our pilgrimage. We remember Vin fondly.
- Pip Malone
SA Womens Bias Bowls Competition (April 7)
This is the ninth year that our club has been in SAWIBBA. We are one of 11 clubs in this competition. Games are played on Tuesday mornings at a range of venues. This competition forms an important link for our lady bowlers. Not only does it keep our ladies connected to the club, it is also a welcome activity during the colder months and builds our expertise in bowling. It provides a friendly and competitive activity with a wide range of women who enjoy both indoor and outdoor bowls.
This year they will be able to appreciate our lovely new facilities.
- Cost: $8.00 registration
- Indoor pennants start on April 28.
- First practice begins on Tuesday 7th April at 10.00 am (after EASTER) (bowls supplied)
Please let me know if you are interested in joining us. I will need your name, address, contact no. and email along with the $8.00 registration.
- Visit our Indoor Bowls page for more information.
End of Season Dinner (April 10)
When: Friday April 10 from 6.15pm. Yes, it is during Gather Round, but the Crows play on Thursday and Power on Sunday so hoping to see many of you there to celebrate what has been another wonderful season for the club.
Menu of 2 courses (main - roast beef and vegetables and dessert fruit salad) by Rhys and his staff for a cost of $30. When booking please notify us of dietary requirements.
Schedule:
- Raffle and Members’ Draw which will be drawn on the night at 6.30 by Pat Lee. There will be a meat tray and a collection of fantastic prizes.
- Following the draw there will be a welcome and short address reflecting on the season.
Volunteer Award presented by Pat Lee and Jo Harvey. - Main course
- Club Championship winners and runners-up presented by Kim Draper and Jeff or Ben Neale
- Dessert
- Thank you to the helpers and close
Should be a great night!
- Visit our Bowls Season Closing Dinner page for more information.
Bowls AGM (May 8)
The AGM has been advertised. Please note that all positions become vacant so it would be wonderful to see some new faces and new ideas, members who are interested in joining the committee as a committee member or as part of the Executive.
Over the last three years, the current committee has been working positively and enthusiastically for every member to increase the visibility of the club within the broader community through events such as Gala days and hosting Bowls SA events.
Recognising the valuable contribution of volunteers is an important aspect of the club, which has grown in significance over the last three years due to Pat Lee’s work. We are continually looking at ways to attract new members, grow Night Owls and Winter Social Bowls.
Success with Pennant competitions has been extremely encouraging and will continue to build the club’s reputation within the bowling community.
Talk to a committee member to talk about what is involved.
Winter Bowls (April 30 & May 3)
Thank you to Kevin Carney and David Freeman along with their team of assistants who have agreed to manage the club’s off-season programs. Thursday will begin on April 30 and Saturday on May 3 unless otherwise communicated.
- Visit our Winter Social Bowls page for more information.
Friday Happy Hour and Dinner
Enjoy a great meal with friends at the club. If you would like to attend, booking is essential so, please follow the link below to view the menu and make a booking.
- Visit our Friday Dinner and Happy Hour page for the menu and booking.
Happy Hour
Join us every Friday for Happy Hour from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
- Visit our Friday Happy Hour page for more information.
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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!
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Lawn Bowls Newsletter 16/03/2026