Social bowls back at Yarra Glen Bowls Club

Social bowls returns to Yarra Glen Bowls Club. (SUPPLIED)

With the recent completion of a new synthetic green, the Yarra Glen Bowls Club’s regular Wednesday night social bowls “Corporate Cup” was able to re-start after a break last year.

Some 16 teams sponsored by many local businesses compete over a 12 week season.

Teams are always looking for new players.

If anyone is looking for a game, contact the club on 9730 1718 or email yarraglenbowlsclub@gmail.com for more information.

The club will hold an official opening of the green in the new year.

Mid Week pennant resumed on 29 November after a week’s break.

The Division 1 side hosted top of the table Mitcham at home.

Mitcham were too strong winning 40/65: R Bates 19/16; G O’Brien 10/24; W Edwards 11/25.

Side 2 in Division 7 travelled to Boronia, winning overall 66/51. L Baker 25/18; J Senior 24/15; D Milner 17/18.

The weekend on 3 and 4 December saw a double Header for the club’s Division 1 side.

Playing away at Yarraville – Footscray, a close result saw a loss 70/75. B Simmons 27/14: G Senior 15/16; M O’Brien 16/19; S Manifold 12/26.

On Sunday, the club hosted MCC and had a solid three rink win 91/60: B Simmons 28/10: G Senior 6/23; M O’Brien 27/15; S Manifold 30/12.

In Division 4, Side 2 played at home against Bayswater, winning 105/76. M Ramage 38/16: W Edwards 29/24; R Thurkle 15/24; A Thurkle 23/12.

In Division 7, Side 3 played away to the combined Cockatoo- Monbulk team, going down 45/107: T Dickson 8/35; J Senior 11/35; G Rowe 13/21; D Batten 13/16.