President's Messages
Champion of Champions Knockout
Thank you to Peter Glazbrook for once again taking on another Bowls SA event yesterday. It was a great day for the bowls community. The bowling by current club champions from across SA provided an excellent spectacle for those who came to watch.
He and I are grateful to those who volunteered to set up, umpire, mark, enter results on Bowlslink, open the bar, serve food. The work of volunteers makes each event at the club an outstanding success.
From Peter G. Many thanks to our members who supported the event yesterday:
- Alan Lambert umpire/measurer
- Tania Lewis Bowlslink
- Ken Mason bar
- John Butterworth and Stan Fuller catering
- Markers: Russell Miller, Peter Douglas, Allan Wilkins, Jan Kruse, Ulli Kruse, Marg Lambert, Kim Draper, Russell Whitford, Bill Lewis and Pat Lee.
Kim's Ramdom Draw Pairs Comp
By popular demand Kim Draper will run one more session of Kim’s Comp bowls on Thursday April 23. If you intend to play, please be at the club before 12.45pm to register. Note that all registrations are on the day and pairs are draw from registrations at 12.45pm.
Schools Program
We have been running a very successful program with students from Saints Girls School during Term one. Several girls have shown talent and interest, and we are hopeful that we will have a school team to compete in the Bowls SA Interschool Challenge in May.
As in recent years, the Health & Physical Education staff at Norwood International High School have requested the opportunity for their Year 10 classes to have an introduction to lawn bowls at our club during Term 2. There will be three classes, each to have four lessons on days and times as shown below.
Hence, I am asking members who are willing to volunteer to assist with this program to contact me on 0488 033 945 or by email to kjacwats@ozemail.com.au. With thanks in anticipation of your support.
- Ken Watson 0488 033 945
Friday Happy Hour and Dinner (Apr 24)
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.
Members Draw (May 1)
The next draw is on May 1, which is the same night as Crows vs Port starting at 7.40. If you want a chance to win, come on down for the happy hour and stay for the draw. I believe the jackpot is now $300.
Winter Bowls (from Apr 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.
Bowls AGM (May 8)
A reminder that the AGM has been advertised for 6:30pm. Please note that all positions become vacant, so it would be wonderful to see some new faces and new ideas.
Upcoming Events
Stay in the loop with everything happening at the club, upcoming events, key dates, and special activities. Click the link below to keep up to date and make sure you don’t miss a thing!
- Visit our Upcoming Events page for more information.
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.
Social Media
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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 20/04/2026