Thursday, November 28, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

New Developments, Social Events, & Trophy Presentations at Airlie Beach Bowls Club

The Airlie Beach Bowls Club is experiencing some exciting changes, with the impressive framework now in place over the green, making quite the statement for passersby on Shute Harbour Road. The construction delays have slowed the process, but the much-anticipated waterproof cover will soon be fitted, completing the new addition.
Despite these delays, social bowls and Saturday scroungers have resumed their regular time slots. For those interested in booking for social events, please contact the club directly. This week’s scroungers winners were (A) Dennis Donadelli and (B) Merv Stewart.
A special moment was observed as life member Mae Secomb and her daughter Lea attended the flag-lowering ceremony in tribute to the late Herb Secomb. Herb’s funeral will be held at 10am on Tuesday, 19 November, at St. Martin’s Church, Cannonvale, with a wake following at the Bowls Club.
On Monday, 11 November, the club hosted a catered luncheon for 80 ladies, where district trophies were presented. Among the awardees, the North Mackay ladies took home pennant badges for their success in Division 1, 2, and 3, while St. Helen’s Division 4 ladies were also recognised. In the individual competitions, Airlie Beach’s Dawn Dowell received the trophy for winning the Novice Champion of Champions singles competition. Debbie Mackenzie from North Mackay claimed the Champion of Champions B Singles trophy, while Mona Townsend collected the Champion of Champions Fours trophy on behalf of Mackay Club ladies who couldn’t attend. Team Vicki Spann, Jill Spencer, and Ladda Purdie were presented with the Champion of Champions Triples trophy. Carol Crosbie of Airlie Beach received the Champion of Champions Pairs trophy for the third consecutive year, having won the title alongside Joan McGrath. Sarina’s Leanne McGeough was awarded the Champion of Champions Singles trophy, and Ladda Purdie was recognized as “Player of the Year,” receiving a standing ovation for her inspiring acceptance speech. Lydia McCarthy, president of North Mackay ladies, proudly accepted the Premier Shield on behalf of her team.
The club continues to make strides in both social and competitive bowls, fostering a sense of community and sporting achievement.

Contributed with thanks to Betty Whitehorn.

Ladda Purdie was celebrated as MDLBA Player of the Year!

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