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Upgrades continue at Yarra Junction Bowling Club



The clubroom improvements at the Yarra Junction Bowling Club continue with the hard work of volunteers and a recent grant from the Community Bank Warburton and Yarra Junction assisting in the purchase of new indoor furniture in coming weeks to compliment the recently purchased outdoor furniture also acquired through the club’s sponsors generosity.

With five rounds to go before finals both the mid-week and weekend teams are in good positions to be finalists by building on the pre-Christmas results. The games against Heathmont and Mooroolbark will be the most important ones for the weekend team, with both games to be played on the Eagles home ground. A current 29-point lead at the top of the table has provided a little buffer before play resumes on 18 January against Mooroolbark.

For the midweek Division Five team, currently sitting second to Croydon by 8 points with Lilydale and Healesville in the wings, the road to finals due to the upcoming byes make it harder to predict.

Lilydale have already had their second bye pre-Christmas so stand to accumulate more points than the remaining top four. With competition starting again 21 January against Lilydale away, the Eagles are up for the challenge.

The first night of barefoot bowls last Friday had the overwhelming support of our community with approximately 70 enjoying the good weather, company, facilities and just having a great night out.

Feedback on the club and its activities and new facilities has only been positive so the club have a lot to be proud of going into 2025.

Barefoot bowls will continue weekly on Fridays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm for another five weeks.

Booking are preferred for larger groups to secure a rink (0406 497 141) otherwise just roll on up with your flat shoes and fun face.

New members are always welcome for both social and competitive bowls and will help the club grow even more.

Stay up to date with club activities and news on the Yarra Junction Bowling Club Facebook page as the website has been discontinued.

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