By Ian Milgate
Due to Melbourne Cup day, Tuesday’s Team 1 played Heathmont at home on the Wednesday.
The forecast was for a very hot day and Heathmont were sitting on top of the ladder, so Healesville had their work cut out for them.
The team went in at half time three shots up and were feeling quietly confident.
After the break, it was a more sea sawing game with some great shots being played.
In the end, Healesville came home with the win by six shots up 60/54.
A few stand outs for the day were Steve Graham, Gerda Otto and Robert Ayres.
Well done and keep the good work up.
Mick Featherstone, Hilda Gurney, Rob Broadhurst, Steve Graham 20/17
Gerda Otto, Robert Ayres, Col Jarvis, Effie Laban 23/16
Rita Featherstone, Robyn Turville, Bob Brown, Steve Bulled 17/21
Saturday’s Team 1 who are sitting on top of the ladder played Boronia at home who were sitting a close third behind them.
This was going to be a good test for Healesville as Boronia always puts a good team together.
Boronia got off to a good start and things were looking a little worrying but all players started putting some good bowls down to give Healesville the lead at the half time break 41/36.
After the break, Boronia started to pull the lead back but once again Healesville put some great bowls down to run away in the end by 12 shots 84/72.
It was one of the best games this year with all players contributing.
Well done everyone.
Mick Featherstone, Robert Ayres, Bob Brown, Mark Ward 21/13
Barry Parker, John Fitzpatrick, Rob Broadhurst, Steve Graham 16/24
Rita Featherstone, Chris Hawting, Effie Laban, Steve Bulled 21/20
Gerda Otto, Robyn Turville, Colin Jarvis, Adrian Beales 26/15
Saturday’s Team 2 had a projected break due to Chirnside Park pulling their team out of the competition, so it gave Healesville the opportunity to practice in readiness for the Clash against Eltham at home next week, who generally put a good team on the green.
Friday night saw the first of Healesville Family Barefoot Bowls nights and although it was a little cool, 80 braved the elements to have a shot at Barefoot bowling.
Mum’s, dad’s and children of all ages had a great time learning the skills of bowling, as well as a great barbecue and lots of prizes being given away along with a lot of laughs.
Everybody was saying what a great time they had and commented on the well run event.
A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped out during the night, especially Mick Featherstone who single handily put the whole show together.
The next Family Barefoot Bowls night will be on Friday 6 December at 5.30pm.
For Bookings please contact John Fitzpatrick on 0428 877 775.
