by Peter Brennan
The third week of the Pennant season for Yarra Junction Bowling Club was marked with difficult games.
The Midweek team continued their run of away games with a trip to Eastwood Golf. Eastwood is situated very attractively overlooking the golf course, but the grass green is not popular among bowlers visiting from Yarra Junction, mainly because it is so different from the Junction green.
These differences were exacerbated by the weather we have been having, so it was very slow indeed, to the extent that even the Eastwood bowlers were debating whether it was playable. Junction did well to stay with them, winning one of the three rinks, but overall went down in a fairly close result.
The Weekend team was at home to a combined Cockatoo-Monbulk team, and once again the day was dominated by the weather.
It seemed the weather gods were squabbling, as rain, then wind, then sun, then rain, swept across the green in quick succession.
For the second week in a row it was decided to play through without a break, so it was quite a difficult day, with many players thinking wistfully about a tea break and a bite of lunch.
The result was quite skewed, with Cockatoo-Monbulk winning three of the four rinks, but Yarra Junction winning overall thanks to a thumping win on the fourth rink. But a win is a win, even with shared points making it less than comprehensive.
Several projects have been underway at the club to improve the general amenity.
The garden has been extended, with a neglected area of the park being included in the grounds of the club.
The fencing has been extended and rabbit-proofed, and much work has gone into creating a very attractive garden area, suitable for outdoor meetings. All it needs is sunny weather.
The Council has secured a Federal government grant to install solar panels on the club house, and that work has been almost completed. Hopefully soon the disability access will be improved, increasing the club’s accessibility to all.
The Community Cup and Barefoot Bowls are both commencing soon. Yarra Junction Bowling Club is a small club with a big heart, and welcomes everyone to visit our beautiful spot down by the river.
