Another season is about to start ...
There are a number of signs that make me feel confident that our club is
in good shape. The large number of new bowlers who have joined our
ranks is encouraging and positive. Their
enthusiasm is infectious and their rapidly-improving skill levels make
some of us jealous. Vickie McNamara, Graham Hocking and Wilma Ennor
continued their coaching classes over the winter and all that I heard
was so supportive; we must be doing the right thing. We are
fortunate to have people with such commitment and dedication.
Some of our members were not well over the winter. We
hope they have recovered fully or are feeling much better. The concern
for one another that I see and hear makes me feel proud I belong to
such a caring community.
The AGM was well attended, vocal and positive. A
special "thank you" to the generous people (committee, selectors,
umpires, coaches) who give their time and talents so generously - your
club owes you. There was mention during the meeting that our
Constitution needed an overhaul (will probably be completed before
Christmas). Did you know there is a link to our
Constitution on the top line of
this page?
 Over the winter months we congratulated the likes of Bev
Stuart, Lois Hook and Craig Ennor for reaching birthday milestones. There may be
others I missed out on but I am dependent on "bush telegraph" for
keeping me up to date. Betty and Bert Boddington's Diamond
Wedding was a real milestone and we all rejoice with and congratulate
the happy couple and their family.
 The Friday Winter Bowls programme
was fully attended as Hawkes Bay's winter and our artificial bowling surfaces make us the envy
of many a bowling club. The Over 65's Pairs, Triples and Fours
sponsored by Summerset Village, Merlot Drive, was a
new initiative. Members spoke to
one another about how much they enjoyed the competition and each
tournament was well supported. Another new
event on our calendar was the Alzheimers Two Bowl Triples. Teams from
Havelock North, Hastings and Napier testified to the popularity of
this occasion. The permanent inclusion of these events in our winter
programme will be a popular choice. Popular also was the full-day
Lawson Robinson 2.4.2 mixed pairs. Full greens and beautiful sunny
weather helped make this an enjoyable day.
Early in
August Dave Henderson organised a "familiarisation" meeting for our
new bowlers - 40+ bowlers attended. Club coaches, selectors and umpires all gave input and
the numerous questions that were asked all showed how interested and
interesting our club has become. Congratulations Dave on getting this
new event off the ground.
Noel Wheeler passed away several weeks ago.
When
I joined Bowls Taradale nine years ago Noel was one of the
regular bowlers at our club. Most afternoons Noel could be seen on the
bowling green (along with Gordon Williams, Denis Standring, Terry Shakeshaft
and others). Noel loved Frank Sinatra, always had a story to
tell or a joke to share and was eager to help new bowlers. I played
often with Noel and recall many pleasant afternoons in his company.
Rest in peace, Noel. Bay View Bowling Club has a new website. You can
check it (and other local bowling clubs) by using the links just below the
top photo. Kia Toa now has a new Tiger Turf
synthetic bowling green.
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