Yarra Glen Bowls Club prepares for the Christmas break

A lot of work happening behind the scenes to keep Yarra Glen Bowls Club's greens in good condition. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

As Yarra Glen Bowls Club approaches the Christmas break, a lot of work is happening behind the scenes to keep the greens in good condition.

The tifdwarf grass green has been top dressed following completion of Saturday games with volunteer members pitching in Saturday night and Sunday.

Next week, the plinths will be replaced to ensure the green is maintained to pennant standard for years to come.

In Mid-Week pennant, their Division 1 side travelled to Whittlesea going down 50/76: P. Leonard 21/21; G. O’Brien 15/25; W. Edwards 14/30. Side 2 in Division 7 hosted Eastwood Golf, overall down 49/54. L. Baker 17/23; J. Senior 22/10; D. Milner 10/21.

On Saturday, the Division 1 side had another record family mix, with five father son combinations taking the field. Playing away at Montmorency, an all-rink effort resulted in a win 89/72.

B. Simmons 21/16; G. Senior 17/30; M. O’Brien 33/8; S. Manifold 18/18.

In Division 4, Side 2 played at home against Bayswater. With several key outs affecting the team, they suffered their first loss of the season 64/93.

S. Smith 18/18; W. Edwards 11/29; R. Thurkle 17/24; N. Milner 18/22.

In Division 7, Side 3 played at home to Yarra Junction team, taking maximum points in its 106/43 win.

S. Elliot27/9; J. Senior 24/11; T. Dickson 23/13; D. Batten 32/10.