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Vera and Pat Kelly Shield – Munmorah United Womens Bowling Club

Vera and Pat Kelly Shield – Munmorah United Womens Bowling Club

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2019 Pairs Championship Winners

Allison Griffiths and Pamela Robson (S)

Photo courtesy of Gail Sheehan

Grade 3 Flag Unfurling

The Unfurling of the 2019 Grade 3 Pennant was held on Tuesday the 13th August 2019.

The morning began with a morning tea of scones with jam and cream all brought in by our Lady bowlers.

The Official party of Jenny Cook and Robyn Cosgrove then lead the team out onto the green through a guard of honour of fellow bowlers. The Flag was then unfurled into a beautiful blue sky.

A game of bowls was then played before once again returning to the Club for a lovely lunch.

The room was once again dressed beautifully by our Social Ladies and their helpers. It was a lovely day and one I am sure the winners will remember for a long time.

2019 Triples Championship Winners

Congratulations Debra Farr, Connie Goddard and Gail Sheehan (S)

Photo courtesy of Rosemary Elliott

Allison Griffiths wins the 2019 Major Singles Championship.

Zone 6 Pennant Play Offs

The Play off for the Zone was held at Halekulani Bowling Club on Sunday 19th May 2019. A beautiful day to play as there was no wind and mostly sunny skies.

Grade 1 was between Ettalong and Charlestown and Charlestown were the winners. Grade 2 between Ettalong and Swansea Workers and Swansea were the winners.

Grade 3 was between Munmorah and Wangi and Wangi were the winners.

Grade 4 was between The Entrance and Toronto and The Entrance were the winners.

Congratulatiosn to all players on reaching this stage and good luck to the winners as they get ready for State playoff.

Todays photos are in the gallery.

District Pennant Play Off

The 2019 play off's were held at Bateau Bay Bowling Club on Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday the 1st May.

Munmorah United had teams in Grade 2, Grade 3 and Grade 4. All teams played great bowls and provided lots of excitement to the many supporters. Grade 3 had to win the last game to have a chance of winning the flag and they set out to do just that finishing in fine style. Well done Ladies.

Grade 2 struggled a bit through the game but managed to cut the margin towards the end of the game but sadly ran out of ends. Better luck next year Ladies.

Grade 4 managed to take the lead for a while but the opposition was pretty strong and they ended up taking control towards the end of the game.

All in all Munorah had a very good day with one flag and two runners up.

Photos in Photo Gallery

2019 Fours Championship

The final of the Fours Championship was held on Thursday 28th February between Claire Hobans team of B. Jones, A. Griffiths, S. Geddes, and Pam Robson's team of S. Holman, H. Stevenson and K. White.

Pam's team got off to a good start leading by 4 after end 3. by end 10 it was 7 all and from then on it was neck and neck right up to the last end where Pam was leading by only 2 shots and Claire's team picked up a 1 to make the score 16 to Pam and 15 to Claire.

I believe it was a good game to watch but as I was in it it is hard to say. I know it was enjoyable to play.

Congratulations to Claire, Sonia, Allison and Beverley for making it to the final and for the way in which they played.

Well done to Pam's team on another Championship win.

2019 District Senior Fours Runners up

Well done Bev Inwood, Rosemary Elliott, Helen Austin and skip Gail Sheehan. I believe it was a close game but in the end Umina got over the line.

Welcome 2019

May this new year bring you good health, good luck and new friends as you continue to enjoy the good life at our Wonderful Club.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Another year has nearly gone and party season is in full swing. The Munmorah Ladies celebrated the year on tuesday with a lovely lunch and the annual concert. Once again the social girls did a wonderful job in decorating the dining room. A great deal of effort was put into making the day perfect. The theme was a snowy Christmas this year with snowmen, reindeers and snowflakes on every table. The theme was carried quite unintentionally through to the cake which was also a snow scene, there must have been psychic waves involved here.

Our annual concert was held after the lunch and was once again a great success. Our ladies have many talents and bravely put them on display for all to enjoy with the many different acts performed. I bet I get some comments on that last sentence. There are many photos to see in our photo gallery so go relive the fun afternoon.

Merry Christmas everyone.

2018 Pairs Championship Winners

Debra Rae and Helen Austin (S)

Helen also won the Handicap Singles and Consistency this year.

2018 Triples Championship Winners

Raewin Macdonald, Carol Banks, Pene Turner (S)

2018 McCullock Shield Winners.

The McCullck Shield is run every year after our A.G.M. This year our winners were Helen Austin, Linda Robson and Betty Brown. Well done Ladies.

Jennifer Armstrong wins

2018 Minor Singles.

This game was played on a Saturday and I was unable to watch it but from all accounts it was a very good game. Jennifer had a very hardy opponant in Tracey Crane who is still a working bowler hence the Saturday game. Congratulations to both Ladies on their achievements.

President's Day 14/6/2018

A beautiful cloud free day what a lovely way to celebrate the hard work and time put in by your hard working President.

President Beverley arrived with Director Leslie Swales, President Diane Elsom and daughter Gayle to a Guard of honour formed by the members and guests.

Inside after introductions and welcomes were made a lovely morning tea was held.

The Flag raising ceremony was then held which was followed by a short game of bowls.

Bev was joined by her family and we all had a nice relaxing meal before the commencement of the Toasts.

Director Leslie then presented Merit badges to Jennifer Horne, Robyn Pierce, Margaret Hassell and Sharon Heaton for their long serving work in the Ladies Club.

President Beverley then cut her cake with assistance from Director Leslie and President Diane.

Grade 3 Flag Unfurling 14/6/2018

Held in conjuction with President Beverley's Special day the Grade 3 Ladies watched as their hard won flag was hoist for the first time. No tangles and the right way up it waved happily in the slight breeze.

The morning started with morning tea and introductions of our Distinguished guests before we all formed up to give a Guard of Honour for the Grade 3 Ladies to march out on the green. Proudly led by President Bev, Director Leslie and President Dianne.

President Bev and President Dianne then unfurled the Flag.

Certificates were then handed out to the Avoca Ladies for their effort as Runner up and our girls received their Pennant badges.

A short game of bowls followed and then we all went in for a beautiful Lunch. At the end of lunch the traditional cutting of the cake took place with the two skips Claire Hoban and Marlene Trounce doing the honour.

Photos in Gallery.

2018 Fours Championship.

8/5/2018. The Final of this years Championship was played between Helen Austin's team of Dianne Matthews, Brenda Whitman and Debra Rae and Pamela Robson's team of Doris Kirk, Helen Stevenson and Kay White. As I played in this game it is difficult to remember much about it as it was such an intense game. The scores were neck and neck for most of the game and most of the heads were very close. It was played in a very sporting manner and the people watching were very supportive of the good bowling and I remember thinking at one time how quiet they all were during play, something unusual for our Club I think.

If I remember correctly on the 19th end the score was 19 to Helen and 17 to Pam and the final score ended up being 22 to Helen and 17 to Pam.

Congratulations to Helen and the girls they played very well.

Photo to come.

Dianne Matthews, Brenda Whitman, Debra Rae, Helen Austin (S)

2018 Hetherington Trophy

Congratulations to Munmorah's team who were runners up in this years Hetherington Trophy which was held at The Entrance Bowling Club on 7/5/2018. The Ladies did very well to only go down by 1/2 a point over all. Congratulations to Golden Hind Ladies who took home the Trophy.

Hopefully I will get a photo soon.

Gala Day 23/4/2018

Once again we have been very lucky with the weather for our Gala day. We had 2 greens full with teams from many Clubs as well as our own Ladies.

The two games of 11 ends was played in the morning with everyone coming in for a Picnic lunch. Raffles, Tombola and 100 Club were drawn before our winners and runners up were announced. The winners on the day were B. Pemberton first. R. Wall second. M.Trounce third. Congratulations to all our winners.

Photos in the Gallery.

Regional Pennant Play off at Charlestown Bowling Club. 29/4/2018

The day dawned cool and slightly wet. Our girls got off to a good start against their opposition Marks Point and were 10 ahead after 22 ends on the Master Board. We then had quite a prolonged period of rain which slowed everything down and everyone got wet. It was very difficult for all teams to hold onto their bowls through this period.

After 32 ends the scores were 33 Munmorah and 26 Marks Point. Marlene's team were behind but Claire's girls were still hanging in. All the ladies played well in the conditions and it came down to the very last end where both teams were on 37. We needed just one shot,unfortunately it was not to be. The final score being 37 - 38 to Marks Point. Congratulations to the Marks Point Ladies and well played Munmorah.

Our supporters were there in numbers and I am sure were greatly appreciated by our players.

President Beverley with the team after the game.

"Oh What a Feeling."

They did it.

Grade 3 Ladies won the Flag.

Well done you did your Club proud and made President Bev's day.

The play off for our Ladies was played over two days and as they won their first game against Avoca Beach on both rinks this gave them five points. Going into day two against Gosford City they only needed to win on one rink to win the flag.The day was quite warm and the green was fast with a breeze that made it tricky. Marlene's team started well and got a few points lead which they managed to keep. Claire had more trouble on her rink with luck not going their way at all and a few too many good shots from the opposition. Over all it was a very interesting game to watch. The girls were cheered on by a team of Munmorah supporters dressed in Club uniform which was great to see. Our congratulations go to Gosford City for reaching the play off and for their good sportsmanship during and after the game.

Photos in the Gallery.

2018 Major Singles Championship

Wow what a game this turned out to be. Helen Austin our veteran singles champion and Vicki Rayner, a relative newby turned on a first class match today. It was anybody's right up until the last couple of ends. Helen had a lead there for a few ends but Vicki fought back valiantly and managed to get ahead to a 20 - 19 lead but Helen came back over the next 2 ends to win 25-21. Congratulations to both Ladies on a very entertaining match. Unfortunately we will be losing Vicki in the next few weeks and we wish her well at her new club wherever that may be further north.

Helen Austin. Major Singles winner 2018

Munmorah Girls Runners up in C.C.D.W.B.A. Senior Fours Championship.

Congratulations to Helen Austin (S), Allison Griffiths, Maureen Thompson and Vicki Rayner on their efforts in this years Championship.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Today marks the end of another year for Munmorah United Lady Bowlers. Our Christmas Party and Concert have once again been outstanding. Thanks to our Social ladies and everyone who has helped with setting up tables and decorating our Dining room for todays lunch. Thank you to our Acacia Restuarant for the decicious lunch and thank you to our long suffering Elves who helped with serving today.

To all who either performed in or helped with props and outfits for our concert, it was amazing. I believe one of our best. Well done.

To all who couldn't make it today we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

And so you don't forget - Bowls starts back on 9th January.

Helen Austin wins the Pat & Graham Gehrig Handicap Singles.

We have now completed all of the Championships for 2017. The Handicap Singles was won today by Helen Austin over Rosemary Elliott. Helen played very well, as she has done all year, and although Rosemary had many good bowls Helen was too good on the day. Congratulations to both Ladies.

Helen Austin (R) and Rosemary Elliott.

Gala Day 9/10/2017

This our last Gala day for the year was very well supported and we had 2 full greens on a very warm day. Play was stopped after most rinks had played 7 ends in the second game due to high humidity.

The winner on the day was J. Waight's team from Marks Point. Second place - H. Austin's team from Munmorah and 3rd place was B. Luke's team from Munmorah. Well done Ladies.

Our thanks to Coca Cola for their sponsorship on the day.

Our winning Ladies from Marks Point.

Vicki Rayner is our Consistency Singles Winner for 2017.

Vicki, shown here on the right with her worthy apponent Helen Austin, is a new bowler who started about 12 months ago playing on her Village Bowling Green. Vicki joined Munmorah Ladies only a couple of months ago and has shown great promise from day one. Congratulations Vicki and I am sure we will see your name on here many more times. This game was a very close contest right through with Vicki gaining the edge only when the scores were in the 140's. Helen is our Major Singles Champion this year and has played beautifully all year but this one was not to be this time, well played Helen.

Mother Daughter Combo take out the Major and Minor Singles Championships this year.

Helen Austin (R) Major Singles and Dianne Matthews Minor Singles.

I think this is a first for our Club. Well done Ladies.

Dianne Matthews wins the 2017 Minor Singles.

Dianne Matthews Winner (L) and Runner up Jennifer Armstrong.

This game was very tight all the way but with with the score being 23 all Dianne managed to pull it off at 25 to 23. Well done.

Munmorah win the day at Morisset's 54th Birthday.

Rosemary Elliott, Beverley Inwood, Kathleen Phillis, Jennifer Armstrong.

Kay White, Helen Stevenson and Cathy Campbell take out second place at Toronto Spring time Carnival.

2017 Triples Championship Winners

This year our winners were Marlene Trounce (S), Maureen Turner and Maxine Thomas.

Our Runner up was the team of Helen Austin (S), Debra Rae, and Dianne Matthews.

Friendship Day 22/8/2017

Another lovely day spent on the Green with friends. Morning tea was delicious with many different treats brought in by our many talented ladies. Turnabout Triples was the order of the day and much fun was had by all. The game was followed by a lovely lunch provided by our Acacia Restuarant. The room looked lovely, thanks to our hard working Social Ladies and the weather was perfect.

The Kelly Shield 2017

The Kelly Shield Competition was held today at Halekulani Bowling Club. On a perfect winters day with greens running pretty quick. Three teams from each club's grade four pennant sides, plus an Executive team went head to head to win the Trophy. Last Year it was Munmorah Ladies who won, this year it was the Halekulani Ladies who won the day. Final overall score was Halekulani 84 Munmorah 74. A great day had by all.

Vice President Helen Austin (Munmorah) presenting the Trophy to Lucy Young from Halekulani

Helen Austin Wins C.C.D.W.B.A. Champion of Club Champions Singles Final for 2017

Well done to Helen who has been bowling like a Champion for years. Munmorah United are very,very proud to see Helen win this prestigous competition.

Lovely photo too which I borrowed from the C.C.D.W.B.A. web page.

Sonia Geddes Retires After 13 Years As Secretary.

Congratulations Sonia and a Big Thank You from Munmorah United Women's Bowling Club.

McCullock Shield Winners for 2017

Shirley McCullock, Kathleen Phillis and Skip Sonia Geddes.

Well done Ladies especially to Shirley who is a relative of the donars of the Shield and has never won it before.

Gala Day 10.7.2017

The winners were Shirley Coltman's teams from Wyong

Second were Sue Berg's composite team from Munmorah

Third were Maureen Thompso'n's team from Munmorah

We were once again lucky with the weather and we had a great turnup from our friends from other Clubs. I think everyone enjoyed the day and we look forward to our next day in October.

Photos in the gallery.

2017 Pairs Championship

The Final of the Pairs Championship was run today between Helen Austin and Debra Rae against Alison Griffiths and Rosemary Elliott. Helen and Debra got away well on the first end scoring a 3 but Rosemany and Alison came back with a 3 on the next end. Another 1 by Helen followed by a 3 from Alison and Rosemary who continued scoring consistently. A 7 on the 8th end by Alison and Rosemary virtually sealed the game for Alison and Rosemary. A fine show of bowls all through the competition by all contenders.

Well done to Alison and Rosemary for the win and to Helen and Debra on the game.

Rosemary on the left and Alison on the right. More photos in the gallery.

2017 Major Singles Championship

The 2017 Major Singles has been won by Helen Austin over Alison Griffiths in a very close game. I wasn't here but I believe it was a great game to watch and played in a very sportsman like way. Congratulations to Helen and Alison.

Helen on the left and Alison on the right

8/5/2017 Gala Day.

Our Triples Gala Day was held today in rather coolish conditions. 24 teams came together to play 2 games of 11 ends and then finished with a picnic lunch.

The winners today were Betty Simpsons team from Munmorah.

Second Place was Gosford City.

Third Place Sonya Geddes team from Munmorah.

Photos in the gallery.

Esme Wills wins the Shirley Thorn Trophy.

Each year we run a competition for the social players when the Pennant season is on. Each player gets points for wins each week and at the end the player with the most points wins a trophy. This year it is Esme. Congratulations Esme.

Photos in Gallery.

Munmorah Ladies have won the Hetherington Shield.

The Hetherington Shield is a competition which was started at The Entrance Bowling Club in 1949 and has been run each year between the Clubs in the Central Coast District. Munmorah had never won it, we came close in 2011 being runners up but this is our first win. The team consisted of Maxine Thomas, Marilyn Worrall, Debra Rae, Helen Austin (S). Helen Stevenson, Beverley Inwood, Alison Griffiths and Pamela Robson (S). The win has caused great excitement in the Club and the Trophy has pride of place on President Bev's table when we meet.

Congratulations to the Munmorah Ladies Team of Alison Griffiths, Marilyn Worrall and Helen Austin (S) on winning the Ladies Triples at the Bateau Bay Hibiscus Carnival on Wednesday 22nd February. Well done ladies.

First Championship for 2017 Finally Completed.

After weeks of interuptions from heat combined with rain and District events we finally made it to the Final of the Fours Championship. Our Final today was between Rosemary Elliotts team of Jenny Armstrong, Mary Reiher ánd Margaret Nel, and Claire Hoban's team of Fran Holder, Marillyn Worral, and Sonia Geddes. Rosemary finished up the winner with a score of 24 to 16. An interesting game to watch as it was a little one sided for a while but Claire's girls did catch up towards the end but time ran out. Well done to both teams in reaching the Final. It will be good to see some new names on the Honour Board.

Jennifer Armstrong, Mary Reiher, Margaret Nel, Rosemary Elliott (S)

District Pairs 2017

Munmorah Ladies had 3 teams in the District Pairs this year. We were luckily to be able to get one team through to the Semi Finals. Doris Kirk and Helen Stevenson have not played together as a Team in pairs before so they were very pleased to make it to the Semi Final where they went down to a Team from Davistown.

Last day of Bowls 2016

Tuesday the 6th December was our last day of bowling for 2016. Christmas shirts were the order of the day with various headwear to match. The game was played in rather a different way with bowlers changing bowls with their next team member. ie first handed her bowl to the second etc. The game was completed this way which saw quite a few wrong bias bowls. By the end of the game everyone was getting the hang of it and many really good bowls found their way to the Jack. Thankfully the weather was kind to us and everyone enjoyed the day. (Photos in The Gallery)

2016 Final of Handicap Singles won today by Pamela Robson.

The Handicap Singles has been played over the last few weeks in sometimes horrible weather but today was a perfect day for the Final between Margaret Nel and Pam Robson. The game see sawed between them before Pam got the upper hand and went on to reach 21 first. Well done to both Ladies and to all who were game enough to enter this challenging competition.

Photo L to R. President Beverley Jones, Pamela Robson, Margaret Nel.

More photos in the Gallery.

Gala Day 10.10.2016

The last Gala Day for 2016 was held today in hot steamy conditions. Two games of 11 ends were played before we had a Picnic lunch. Due to other Clubs in the area holding similar Functions our team numbers were down but we all managed to have a very nice day.

The winning teams were:-

Fourth Place Barbara Pemberton's team from Munmorah

Third Place Maureen Turner's team from Munmorah

Second Place Margaret Oliver's team from The Entrance

First Place Pam Robson's team from Munmorah

Best last Game team winners Helen Austin's team from Munmorah

Pam Robson's Team

More photos in the photo gallery.

2016

Consistency Winner

This year's Consistency Championship has been won by Debra Rae. The Final was a close contest between Debra and Helen Austin with Debra manageing to get over the line first. Well done to both Ladies.

2016 Minor Singles Championship

This years winner is Margaret Nel. Margaret has been playing very well this year and is a deserving winner. Merle Wiscombe is this years Runner up and has also been throwing down her fair share of great bowls this year. Congatulations to both Ladies on their efforts throughout the contest.

Merle Wiscombe (L) and Winner Margaret Nel (R)

26th July 2016. An exciting day today at Munmorah. We had the Final of the Ladies Triples Championship and the Kelly Shield on here today.

The Triples Championship

The Final was won by Jennifer Armstrong, Margaret Nel and Rosemary Elliott(S). Congratulations ladies. It was a magnificient game and held all in suspense right to the last end. Congratulations also to our Runners up, Dianne Mathews, Debra Rae and Helen Austin (S).

Jennifer Armstrong, Margaret Nel, Rosemary Elliott (S)

The Kelly Shield

The Kelly Shield is a Challenge match between Munmorah and Halekulani held about this time each year. It is for players from the Grade 4 or under Pennant competition and is held at alternate venues each year. This year Munmorah hosted the day and players were sent out to battle at 10.00am. Weather was a little chilly at first but warmed up during the morning. Some of the games were a little scatty at first but seemed to settle down later in the morning. A good day was had by all and when the total was added up it was Munmorah who will have their name on the Trophy for 2016. Well done once again to all involved.

Kay and Bev giving us the scores for the day.

2016 Pairs Winners

Kay White (S) and Helen Stevenson

Runners up were Merle Wiscombe (S) and Beverley Inwood.

Photo in Gallery.

We Welcome Mrs Joyce Martin as our new Patron.

2016 McCulloch Shield Winners

Andrea Cocking, Edna Crawford, Pam Robson (S)

2016 Major Singles Championship

This years winner is Debra Rae shown here with President Beverley Jones.

Our runner up is Maureen Thompson. Well done to both our Ladies it was a great game. Maureen was well down for a good bit of the match but managed to fight back towards the end but Debra had her covered and went on to win.

Club Championship Fours Completed.

After many weeks of difficult weather the Fours Championship was completed on 23rd of February. The winners were Pamela Robsons team and the Runner up was Judith Hudsons team. The games throughout were hard fought and many good shots were played. Well done to all who played in the competition this year.

11/2/2016 District Pairs Semi Finals

Congratulations Beverley Jones and Helen Austin in reaching the Semi Finals in the Senior Pairs.You should be proud of the way in which you played and are a credit to our Club. Luck wasn't with you today but there will be many more days.

Congratulations also to Claire Hoban and Sonia Geddes for reaching the quarter final in which you had to play Helen and Bev. You played a great game and unluckily for you it wasn't your day.

Pennant Season is upon us again.

Grade 1 commences 1st March to 14th April 2016

Grades 2,3,4 commence 8th March to 7th April.

Draw will be out early February.

2015 Club Champions

FUTURE EVENTS

Fours Gala Day 2/5/2016

Triples Gala Day 11/7/2016

Fours Gala Day 10/10/2016

Phone Merle Wiscombe on 43588839 for details.