President's Messages
Bowls SA Awards
On Friday night, 10 members of KMBC attended the Bowls SA Awards night at Morphettville Race Course. KMBC had 3 finalists in the running for a number of awards including:
- Alan Lambert - Official of the Year
- Peter Glazbrook - Volunteer of the Year
- KMBC - Night Owls Club of the Year
Unfortunately for Alan and Peter, this was not to be their year. The KMBC committee and members congratulate them both for being recognised and acknowledged for their achievements and commitment to both the sport of lawn bowls and the KMBC over their lifetime bowling.
I am very pleased and proud to announce that KMBC was announced as the winner of Night Owls Club of the Year! Anne O'Dea and myself proudly accepted the award on behalf of the club.
This is a huge honour and achievement by the club and reflects our commitment over the years to growing and building our profile both within the general community and the bowling community. I want to thank and acknowledge all members involved in both the Tuesday and Thursday Night Owls format. It is not only the volunteers and coordinators over the years who have helped make KMBC and the Night Owls program what it is today, but also the players and members who have come along and contributed.
Well done to all of KMBC! Let's keep the momentum rolling and build on it for further success.
New Bowls Secretary Required
It is with great disappointment and reluctance that I have accepted the resignation of our recently elected secretary, Gary Byron. Gary has tendered his resignation citing personal reasons.
While the committee works through the process of advertising and electing a new secretary, I would like to thank Gary for his initial nomination and support of the committee and club. Gary will continue on with his role within the tournament committee.
If you are interested in joining the Bowls committee as Secretary (or potentially another role), please reach out to a committee member for a nomination form.
B Green Update
The KGTBC Board of Management are in discussions with Burnside Council as to the best course of action regarding the tree root discovered under Rink 10 of B Green. In the meantime, KGTBC have approached an Arborist for an independent assessment into how best to treat the problem without causing too much harm to the tree, while preventing any further reoccurance. While it may seem a straight-forward fix, the BoM have a number of parties to liaise with to ensure a cost-effective solution is reached with minimal cost incurred to all concerned.
KMBC Members off to Aust Open
The KMBC would like to wish the following members 'Good luck and good bowling' as they leave Thursday for the Gold Coast and the Australian Open.
- Greg Miller
- Bill Lewis
- David Freeman
- Katie Gunning
- Tony Spriggs (and Sheryl in support).
Thursday Winter Bowls
Kevin Carney wants to advise all members he cannot always access the club's answering machine for messages, and to please contact him directly for all matters relating to Thursday winter bowls.
- Kevin Carney: 0407 538 699
Pizza Night and Members Draw
Pizzas
Orders MUST be placed on the sign-up sheet located on the noticeboard next to the kitchen no later than June 1. There are 2 sizes available – 7” and 12”.
The intent is for the pizzas to be available during Happy Hour, Member’s Draws etc. These will be available for purchase beginning June 5 (next Member’s Draw). There will be 5 choices of toppings available for members to choose from. They are:
- Capricciosa
- Hawaiian
- Margherita
- Pepperoni
- Vegetarian
Orders MUST be placed on the sign-up sheet located on the noticeboard next to the kitchen no later than June 1. Cost:
- 7” is $12 and
- 12” is $18.
Members Draw
The next Members Draw will be June 5 with the jackpot now sitting at $400! Come down for a tasty pizza and enjoy the company of your fellow club members with the chance to go home $400 richer!
BowlsLink Member Accounts
All KMBC members, who are Full / Pennant and Social / Associate members, have an account with SA Bowls Link. BowlsLink member access for SA Bowls allows individuals to manage profiles, enter competitions, and view certifications by logging in at bowlssa.com.au, or via the Bowls Link app. Key actions include using a unique email to sign up and resetting passwords.
We encourage all members to visit their account to ensure their profiles are correct and update accordingly. Correct information including address, email address, mobile number and next-of-kin contact details are all important.
Please visit your account as it is your information, and it is important that it is correct. Please contact the KMBC Secretary directly if you are not receiving club emails. If you need help accessing your Bowls link account, please reach out to us.
- Tania Lewis and Phil McBride
Modbury BPL
Modbury Bowls Club is hosting an BPL Preliminary Round this Friday night,05 Jun 26 @6.30pm. 2-bowls Triples, 2 Sets of 5-Ends and $90 /Team
See the attached flyer for further information if you would like to enter a team.
Mobility Scooter for Sale
Phillip Grant-Allan’s son, Matt, is advertising Phillip’s mobility scooter for sale. Please see the notice board poster for further details.
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 01/06/2026