A very successful week for the Warburton Bowls Club with all three Pennant Teams winning in the lead up to a most enjoyable Christmas Party at the club on Saturday evening.
Hot conditions on Saturday saw all rinks occupied with both sides playing at home in an exciting double header.
The weekend Division Two Warburton One side playing Ferntree Gully One started strongly to develop a handy overall lead. The experienced opposition never gave up and fought back before the Burras steadied in the finish to record a well-deserved victory, 107 shots to 70, three rinks up.
Rink scores were:
S. Lord 28/ 14; T. Appleton 28/ 25; R. McKail 16/ 22 and C. Neale 35/ 9.
The Burras face another challenge against top side Mooroolbark One away this weekend, leading into the festive break.
The seconds also started their game strongly against Croydon Four to develop a good lead by the break, with all rinks up. However, the visitors fought back strongly in the second half and with three rinks completed and one end to play, overall scores were level, 70 shots a piece.
The Burras chances relied on Peter Woods’ rink in the finish.
Two brilliant bowls from Michelle Foord, put the pressure on Croydon as their skipper’s final shot went wide leaving the Burras one shot up in an exciting finish, 71 shots to 70.
Rink scores were P. Summers 16/ 23; D. Nisbet 16/ 11; P. Woods 22/ 19 and S. Darwall 17/ 17.
They play Mitcham Four away this Saturday before the break.
Warburton’s Midweek side continued their winning ways at Mooroolbark on Tuesday, but it was a very close result with one rink carrying the team home.
A comfortable lead for the Burras at the break was dramatically reduced towards the end.
But Warburton managed to hang on overall to record the win, 60 shots to 54, and move into second place on the ladder.
Rink scores were: A. Dostie 16/ 17, R. McKail 27/ 15 and G. Walsh 17/ 22.
The Burras play Ferntree Gully One at home this week, in the last game before the Festive break.
Another lovely summer’s evening for the Jack Attack Triples Competition last Wednesday.
Karen Swankie from the Stirling Effort Team, won the prize for the first person to hit the jack, to match her husband, David, who achieved the same result three weeks ago.
Kevin Robinson and a new player, Rosa Bullas, won prizes for the being the best dressed in the Christmas Theme.
After seven rounds, the teams are in the following order on the ladder.
Can’t Remember, Pensioners, Gunners, Bowls to the Wall, Wessie Wonders, Bowl Movement, Thomos, LaLa’s, Giddy Gout, Stirling Effort, Sheep Assist, Lawn Rangers, Hit the Jack, Bowl Controllers, T.B.C and Bowled and the Beautiful.
The next round after the Festive Holiday break will be held on Wednesday 21 January, 2026.
The Annual Tradge Woods Triples Tournament will be held on Saturday 10 January during the break with all positions already filled.
Also, the Annual Pink Ribbon Triples Tournament will be held on Sunday 1 February, 2026, from 12pm.
Female and male entries accepted of all abilities, including beginners.
$10 per player ($30 per team).
Entries in by 24 January.
Contact Michelle Foord 0437 566 238 or the cub 5966 2391.
Three games, raffles and prizes and a BBQ sausage sizzle held during the day.
All proceeds to go towards breast cancer research.
The free Warburton Bowls Club Barefoot Bowls evenings continued last Friday with another good crowd in attendance enjoying the fine weather.
Each week so far there have been several new participants joining in the fun.
It will continue every Friday from 6pm to 9pm over the Festive and Holiday season, except for Boxing Day.
All community members, families and friends are encouraged to join in the fun.
All equipment, coaching and music provided.
BBQ food and raffle tickets are available at a small cost.
Social bowls continues each Monday from 12 midday.
For more information contact the club.
