Merle’s Memory Brings Bowlers Together

Winning team of Merle Elphinstone Memorial afternoon, Stuart Jeal, Isobel Wheeler and Harris Elphinstone. Photo supplied: Penny Warren

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Contributed with thanks by Penny Warren.

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Seven rinks of triples filled the green on Saturday for the Merle Elphinstone Memorial afternoon, with loved ones and fellow bowlers coming together to celebrate Merle’s life and legacy.

Described as a “truly unforgettable afternoon”, it was a lovely chance to remember Merle and enjoy a game together. Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a great day. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.

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The afternoon’s winners were Harris Elphinstone, Isobel Wheeler and Stu Jeal, who defeated Ian Elphinstone, Josh Milton and Deb Retchless.

Other winning teams were skipped by Lyn Danvers, Laurie, Michael, Kevin, Fely Duncan and Teresa Willshire, with plenty of familiar faces joining in across the seven rinks.

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Tuesday’s social bowls winners were Shirley Jones and Sue Shearing, defeating Sharyn Cadman and Pat Tracey. Isobel Wheeler and Deb Retchless also enjoyed a win over Bill Myers and Gavin Charles. The jackpot stayed put.

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On Sunday, Jim Quod, Gavin Charles and Pat Tracey defeated Skin Querro, Sue Shearing and Kevin Jewell. Max Porter, Josh Middleton and Allan Rolfe also won against Toni Bowen, Deb Retchless and Geoff Danvers.

Alby Vigar narrowly beat Laurie Land and Graeme Read in scroungers, while the jackpot again went unclaimed.

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Come down this Saturday at 9am for the Mixed Triples final, with Celly Jeal, Stuart Jeal and Pat Tracey taking on Denise Wallace, Penny Warren and Allan Rolfe. It should be a great game to watch.

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