BBC NEWSLETTER 06/08/2025
CLUB NEWS
Many thanks to all the Garden Volunteers who worked tirelessly moving the mulch from the car park to various spots around the club. A great job everyone.
BAREFOOT BOWLS
Barefoot Bowls have been kicking along really well over these past few months, and we have already received bookings for September, October, November and December.
In the past week we had 43 players from the Officer Football Club having a great night and utilising our facilities, in lieu of a footy training night. This was a great event as well as delivering a financial benefit for our club. This ensures we can keep maintaining club assets and providing continuing upkeep and improvements for our members.
The aim for this year is to maintain the voluntary support but to endeavour not to duplicate your help, in other words helping just once is the aim for your commitment to assist in this important part of the club’s income and overall brand management.
In regard to these events, dates and time, I will do the courtesy by reaching out personally. To those who have already provided their time and assistance in the past 8 events thank you, my Christmas present to you is you won’t hear from me until the New Year, so no need to change your phone number
UPCOMING BAREFOOT BOWLS EVENTS
|
Date & Time |
Name |
Numbers |
Food & Drinks |
|
Thursday 18th Sept 10.30a.m |
Federation University |
20 |
No |
|
Thursday 2nd October 10.30a.m |
Federation University |
20 |
No |
|
Sunday 23rd November 5pm |
BFT Clyde North |
100 |
Yes |
|
TBA November Date to be confirmed |
Buildsafe Aust |
31 |
Yes |
|
Wednesday 12th December 12 pm |
Powerplants |
50 |
Yes |
BOWLING
ERBR DATES
ERBR have published their dates for the Championship games. I have added these dates to the BBC website Calendar FYI. These dates along with the Club Championship Games dates, to be finalised, may see some Tournament dates changed to enable Pennant, ERBR, Tournaments and Championships all fit. If any proposed Tournament dates do need to change, I will advise and manage as necessary.
PENNANT AVAILABILITY FORMS
Please note that there have been more forms printed and put onto the slopes for you to fill in. If you are having trouble getting into the club house and need help to fill in, you can call me on 0488 994 591 and I will assist you.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS (Outdoor)
Please note the following dates for the Men’s & Women’s 100up. Please also note that the dates are updated in the BBC Website Calendar
100 UP – Men’s & Women
Closing Date 15th August @ 5.30p.m
Rounds 1 & 2 24th August
Rounds 3 & Semi Final 31st August
FINAL 3rd September
Entry Forms are located on the Left Slopes, and they are to be lodged in the box below on the right-hand Slopes. See image below.
SOCIAL BOWLS
Continuing great participation for Social Bowls with all members enjoying themselves and playing some great bowls.
WEDNESDAY SOCIAL BOWLS (23rd July)
- Winners Rob Hilton & Les Mathieson
- Runners up Bob Gladman & Sue Balkwell
- Third place Dave Little & Bob Saunders
SATURDAY SOCIAL BOWLS (26th July)
Congratulations to the following Bowlers on Saturday.
- Winners Ed & Marie Wilson
- Runners up Sue & David Conrad
- Third place Pearl Sutton & Barbara Guest
(EQUAL) Helen Mathieson & Sue Reber
BONDCARE 2 + 4 + 2 BOWLS (28st July)
- Winners Peter Childs & Barbara Guest
- Runners up Pearl Sutton & Conny Garland
NOMINATED SUNDAY PAIRS
A good turnout with 12 teams nominating and playing. We had a great range of players including visitors from Dandenong Club
- Winners Darren Bellingham & Brian Monaghan
- Runners up Brian Gray & Les Mathieson
- Third place Pauline Summerhase & Danny Wise (Dandenong Club)
The next match is Sunday 7th September. If you want to participate, please enter on the slopes or contact Glenn Bainbridge bdm@berwickbowlingclub.com.au.
INDOOR BOWLS
PENNANT ROUND 14 RESULTS
Another great week.
- Berwick 1 – played Noble Park 1 and Won 25 to 13.
Finished the season off strongly, winning the last 4 matches and narrowly missing out on the finals by 3 points, finishing 5th. - Berwick 2 – Had a Bye
Finishing top of the ladder is an excellent result – keep it going.
Finals commence on Thursday and will be playing Noble Park 3 at Keysborough.
Best wishes for a great day and a positive result. - Berwick 1 – Night Team – played Narre Warren 2 and Won 21 to 16.
Finished the season off winning the last 3 matches. Also missing out on the finals by 3 points finishing 7th.
INDOOR BOWLS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Ladies, Men’s and Mixed Pairs – entries have closed, and the draw will be posted in the next day or two.
South Group Activities:
- South Group Life Members Shield:
- Saturday Berwick will be competing in the Life Members Shield event at Keysborough Bowling Club.
This is a four-person event, and our team will be Doris Christoffersen, Yvonne Van Der Wees. Graeme manifold and Michael Ingamells. Best wishes for a good result.
- Saturday Berwick will be competing in the Life Members Shield event at Keysborough Bowling Club.
- South Group Life Presentation Day:
- Please mark your calendars – South Group Presentation Day is on the 14th of September 2025 – 1.30pm at Keysborough Bowling Club
Maureen
TOURNAMENTS
FOUR PLAYER 1 BOWL TOURNAMENT
Jeff Parker has/is organising a fun day on the day before Grand Final day. Please see the details below. Entry Forms are on the Slopes or contact Glenn Bainbridge: bdm@berwickbowlingclub.com.au
There are still plenty of spots available for this day.
PRE SEASON CLASSIC 4s
Thanks to all for a great response to this event. At this stage we are fine to proceed with 14 Teams with a couple of single entries. If we find another 6 players, we can field the 16 teams. If you know other players who want to play, please get them to contact Glenn Bainbridge bdm@berwickbowlingclub.com.au
060s 2 Bowl Open Triples
This event is now open for entering. This is filling fast, with 1.5 greens already filled and now has been advertised on Bowls Vic and the ERBR this week.
There has been a great response with Teams entering from far and wide including Mornington, Croydon, Alphington, Heathmont, EEBC, Morwell, Dromana, Mulgrave, Pakenham, Dromana, Warburton, Garfield, Mordialloc
Entry forms are on the Slopes…” Get in quick” The flyer is on the next page.
Contact Glenn Bainbridge bdm@berwickbowlingclub.com.au
LOST PROPERTY
Has anybody seen this Angry Saints owner? I know they have had a bad year but it’s a bit much not taking him home. He is in my work area if anybody is looking for him.
TAKE A MINUTE
Do you ever wake up and think “You, beauty” lets smash the day and then walk past a mirror and go “bloody hell” what happened to those years, and your dashing looks and then the day is slightly less exciting. Well, there are always others worse off. This Cocky turns up with his mates at home for a visit and thinks all’s ok and has a feed with no issues. He just fly’s, eats and sleeps with no issues or mirrors in sight and battles on.
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