Upcoming Events

	Friday night 2 bowl triples - see programme page.
	Women's Interclub Sevens - 21/22 November.
	Women's Championship Pairs - 26/27/28 November.
	Bowls Heretaunga Women's Gala - Monday 30th November.
	Single Entry event - Saturday 5th December - $5 entry fee, open to all bowlers.

  Bowls Heretaunga is now online 'from within the complex' and has a NEW email address  - bowlsheretaunga@xtra.co.nz

For profiles of Jim Hoskyn and Maurie Gordon,  - see 'Profiles' page.

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Congratulations to the following Bowls Heretaunga players who have been selected to represent Hawke's Bay v Gisborne / East Coast at Napier next weekend (28/29 Nov) Senior men; G. Ngametua & T. Terry. Development men; Byron Brook & Paul Harrison. Senior women; Jane Paterson. Development women; Ineke vanLeeuwen.

An almost full field of two greens in the "Bald Butcher" Bowls Heretaunga Ham/Turkey Open Triples tournament saw Bruce and Lois Stewart along with Byron Brook (Bowls Heretaunga) victorious - photograph second from right. Runners up were the Bay View combination of Craig Faulknor (s), Russell Smith and Graeme Gaut. Elaine Mattsen, Morag and Neville Lush representing Kia Toa were third - and in fourth place was Bill Buchan's Havelock North team of Barry Milne and Allan Edwards.

Photographs below - winners, losers and workers and management at Turkey/Ham Triples.

            

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Nancy Weaver (selector/manager) has announced the following playersto represent Bowls Heretaunga in the Interclub Sevens 21/22 November.   Division One; Lois Stewart, Colleen Ferrick, Jane Paterson, Trish Carthew, Elaine Wiggins, Elaine Lange, and Marj. Francis, Reserve, Nancy Weaver. Division Two; Robin Drown. Pam Rowlands, Margaret Wakefield, Glenys Riddell, Ineke van Leeuwen and Marion Francis and Hazel Sudfelt. 

Club Day Tuesday 17th November. 1st, Bruce O'Sullivan (s), Margaret Percival, Pam Spencer, 3 wins 31 points 2nd, Dave Horne (s), Geraldine Kerley, Gale Harman, 2 wins 25 points. 3rd Hazel Sudfelt (s) ,Sid Heywood, 2 wins 24.

Jim Riddell, Elaine Wiggins and Marj Francis won section A in the Umpires tournament at Bowls Napier. Cam Wakelin, Rohan Hook and Nancy Weaver were third in their section.

Men's Championship Pairs - after the first day, one team (- Geo. Ngametua & Murray Glassey) has two lives and the bye. Skips with one life to play the next round, Bill Hynd v Denis Biggs. Terry Franklin v Bruce Stewart. Patrick Golder v Bruce Ferrick.

Whoopee, Woohoo! - Bowls Heretaunga won Division One of the Men's Interclub 'Sevens' - well done Guys! Selector Denis Biggs has announced the following mens teams for the Interclub Sevens to be played 7/8 - (& 14 Nov. if required). Blue Team - Singles, Murray Glassey, Pairs, Bruce Stewart (s) & George Ngametua. Fours, Patrick Golder (s), Paul Selby, Bruce Ferrick and Byron Brook.  Gold Team - Singles, Michael Isaacson, Pairs, Tony Terry (s) & Ian Mason. Fours, Denis Biggs (s), John Stables, Peter Wester and John Poots.

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98 teams entered the North Island Chartered Clubs Women's Fours tournament held at Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club last week. M. Muller (Otorohanga) won the main event and the ‘Plate’ was won by W. Green’s combination from Taupo. S. Belcher’s team (Hastings RSA) advanced to the third round before losing in a close game to the eventual winner. Two Heretaunga Club teams E. Wiggins (s) G. Riddell, P Carthew & I van Leeuwen and C. Ferrick (s), L. Stowe, M. Francis and G. Kerley) were among the 28 qualifiers for the championship, but both of these teams were eliminated after the second round of post section play.

Taradale RSA skipped by M. O’Dwyer, won the consolation event and Napier Cosmopolitan (E. Bedford) was third equal in this competition. These tentative results will be confirmed at a later date.

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Twilight bowls Friday night 13th November. 1st, Jane Patterson (s), Pam Spencer, Lesley Roe 2 wins 16. 2nd ,Peter Wester (s), Pat Hintz, Don Anderson, 2 wins 14. 3rd, Paul Selby (s), Gaye Anderson ,Trish Cross, 2 wins 11.

Thursday Triples 12th November. 1st Bill Hynd (s), Jane Paterson, Phillip Plant, 3 wins 37. 2nd, Jack Blair (s), Cliff Hodgson, Barry Elliot, 2 wins 18. 3rd, Bruce O'Sullivan, Jim Scott, Robin Drown, 2 wins 18.

Club Day -Tuesday 10th November. 1st, Dave Horne (s), Lois Stewart, Morrie Gordon, 3 wins 27. 2nd, Bill Hynd (s), Louis Vogels, Stan Robertson, 3 wins 20. 3rd, Bill McGavock (s), Ivan Lambert, Trish Cross, 2 wins 24.

Twilight bowls Friday 6th November. !st, Pat O'Neil (s) ,Shane Taggart, 1 win 1/2.  2nd, Peter Wester (s), Gay Anderson, Bunny Kupa, 1 win 1 loss 15-6.  3rd, George Hintz (s), Ros Taylor, Raewyn O'Neil, 1 win 1 loss 15-15.

Mini Triples Thursday 5th November. 1st, Bill Hynd (s) ,Ivan Lambert, Neil Wood, 3 wins 19. 2nd, Doug Walford (s), Marj Francis, Jilly Carrod, 3 wins 18. 3rd, Bill McGavock (s), Rohan Hook, Pam Spencer, 2 wins 22.

Bowls Heretaunga teams had a successful day at the Kia Toa Melbourne Cup triples, with Bill Hynd and Jim Murdoch's teams winning their respective sections and Bruce Stewarts team being runner up.

With both lives intact, the currently 'in form' team of Bruce Stewart (s), Byron Brook and Bruce Ferrick swept all before them on their way to winning the Club Championship Men's Triples. George Ngametua, Denis Biggs and Ian Mason were runners-up. Placed third equal was Tony Terry's team of Murray Glassey and Michael Isaacson - and Bill McGavock's team, which included Jim Murdoch, and John Poots.

 Losing one of their two lives after an extra end in the penultimate game, did not deter Elaine Lange (s), Jane Paterson, Ineke vanLeeuwen and Margaret Wakefield from pulling out all stops to win the Women's Championship Fours at Bowls Heretaunga today. They won the final in another close game 16 - 14, against last year's winning team - Wendy Jeffery (s), Marion Francis, Joyce Harding and Lyn Stowe. In third place were Margarete Hurrelbrinck (s), Beverly Oemcke, Colleen Poots and Fiona Kidd. 

Congratulations to Paul (Kumera) Selby (s), Bruce and Alan Ferrick who won the Havelock North 'Ham' tournament during Labour Weekend.

 

Wednesday 21st October, Over 60's Tournament sponsored by The Heretaunga Club. 1st, Bruce Stewart (s), Byron Brook, Elaine Wiggins, Lois Stewart,(Bowls Heretaunga) 3 wins 48 - 20 against. 2nd, Colleen Ferrick(s), Marj Francis, Bruce Ferrick, Karl Haswell,(Bowls Heretaunga) 3 wins 48 - 21 against. 3rd, Pat Minogue, Dave Haggerty, Keith Law, Barry Webber (Havelock North) 2 wins 41 - 24 against. 4th, Jim Hoskyn (s), Robin Drown, Bruce Drown, Pam Spencer(Bowls Heretaunga), 2 wins 41 - 35 against.

         

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Eighteen teams have entered the Best Forsyth Triples, which will be played at Bowls Heretaunga this weekend. Last year’s winners – George Ngametua, Denis Biggs and Mike Mabbett (Bowls Heretaunga) are sure to be in contention again – along with Ces Bell (Omarunui), Graeme Fulford (Havelock North, and Tony Terry (Bowls Heretaunga). Result; Winners, T. Terry, M. Glassey, M. Isaacson. 2nd, B. Stewart, B. Brook, B. Ferrick. (both teams Bowls Heretaunga) After regulation 14 ends the score was 11 all. Tony Terry's team prevailed after an extra end. This was the only loss all weekend for B. Stewart's team. 3rd, P. Golder, P. Selby, P Harrison. 4th, G. Ngametua, D. Biggs, M. Mabbett (both teams Bowls Heretaunga).  The Plate consolation winners were G. Fulford, S. Oliver & N. Vetter (Havelock North). 2nd, M. LeGeyt, J. Young,G. Keighley (Composite).

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Congratulations to Bowls Heretaunga's Paul Harrison and Shane Taggart who were runners-up to Graham Gaut and Mere Nepia (Bay View), in the Tong Cup played at Havelock North 11/10.

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The Havelock North Summerset Retirement Village Classic Fives for the 'Rae Smith trophy', was played today, 9/10, in fine conditions which deteriorated later, then halted play before the final round was completed. The 'Dales' carpet greens, now one year old, were playing exceptionally well. The winners with five and a half wins and a large differential were - Nancy Weaver, Elaine Wiggins, Marj Francis, Colleen Ferrick and Jane Paterson (Bowls Heretaunga). 2nd, with the same number of wins, but a lesser differential were; Fay Johnston, Sue Brock, Diane Mitchell, Maree Turner and Julie Haslett (Bowls Taradale). 3rd;  Pauline Craven, Liffy Law, Sue Ashton, Sue Belcher and Heather Leyland (Havelock North).

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we Heretaungans have a ‘sporting hero’ (Maurie Gordon) in our midst?  See new 'Profiles' page for more details.

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After the first day of play in the men's Championship Fours there are two, two-lifers remaining; - Bruce Stewart and Bill McGavocks teams, and three teams with one-life - George Ngametua (bye), Bill Hynd and Jim Hoskyn's combinations. Play continues tomorrow, Sunday. Final Result;  Bruce Stewart's team of Byron Brook, Bruce and Alan Ferrick won the Championship Fours with both lives intact, after beating remaining one-lifers George Ngametua (s), Ian Mason, Peter Wester and Mike Mabbett 19 - 13

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24 combinations took part in the Club Championship Mixed Pairs during the past weekend.   Lynn Stowe and Bill Hynd (one life) took a life off the remaining two lifers Paul (Kumera) Selby and Jane Paterson.  The final will be played at a later date. Photo from left - Jane, Bill, Paul & Lynn. RESULT: (played 5pm Thursday) Kumera and Jane won by two points - after being four up with one end to play.

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D.J.Porteous Lawyers Classic  Results

After a great weekend with enjoyable spring weather & daylight savings, a very tight competition was enjoyed by all who participated.

1st. P.Selby, M.Stevenson, P.Golder, B McIlroy, (Composite) 7- 1/2 wins  47- 1/2 points

2nd. T.Terry, M.Isaacson, I. Mason, M. Brown (Composite) 7 wins 45 points

3rd.  J.Johansson. R.Smith, B.Wakely, P.Bryant, (Bay View) 6-1/2 wins  47-1/2 points

4th   B.Wynks, L.Gordon, T.Curtis, C.Norris (Takaro) 6- 1/2 wins  45 points

Best team performance, 2nd day - T.Mairs, C.Bell, P.Rochester, A.Thompson (Composite)

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Opening Day was held in sunny, warm weather followed by a BBQ prepared by Charlie.  Results -  1st, M. Mabbett (S), J. Andrews, W. Hicks, P Spencer, 2 wins 39.  2nd, J. Riddell (S), P. Plant, T. Hart, 2 wins 31.  3rd ,G. Ngametua (S), Marj. Francis ,L. Charlton, T. Cross, 2 wins 29.  4th, J. Hoskyn (S), S. Taggart,  D. Anderson, R. Taylor, 2 wins 23. 5th, B. Stewart (S), A. Mapuhi, P. Rowlands, L. Stowe, 1 win 34.  6th, B. Ferrick (S), S. Chubin, I. McCracken, D. Snell, 1 win 28.  Various novelty games were arranged for the final period of play and the winners of these were - (1) Elaine Wiggins (s), Rohan Hook, Val Leadley and Glenys Robertson. (2) Doug Walford & team, (3) Mike Mabbett & team, (4) Denis Biggs & team, (6) Ron Glew & team, (6) Paul Selby & team.  Booby prize - Bruce Ferrick, Shirley Chubin, Ian McCracken and Don Snell.

             

Photos from left - Patron Bill McGavock rolling the Jack to open the season, (Centre) Andy Mapuphi showing off his prize, (Right) a bevy of new bowlers.

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Elaine Wiggins and Glenys Riddell have been awarded Bowls New Zealand qualified Coach badges. 

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Heartiest congratulations and the very best of luck to Bowls Heretaunga players Robin Drown, Wendy Hicks and Ineke vanLeeuwen, who have been selected to play in the Junior Hexagonal at Wanganui this weekend 5/6 Sept.

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The inaugural Roger Russell Memorial trophy for the most outstanding voluntary worker, was presented to Bowls Heretaunga's tireless Treasurer, Marjorie Francis, at the Heretaunga Chartered Club's AGM today. The award was greeted with enthusiastic approval by members, as Marj is well known as an amicable, diligent 'doer' who is vital and indispensable to the running of the club, and who prefers to remain in the background. Other news, stage one of renovations will be taking place shortly and the new Club Constitution was approved. Members were requested to make full use of the catering provided by the club - especially Thursday & Friday lunches, which to be viable, need more patronage by club members.

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Future Finance and Stephen Hill Motors - Motor Trade Tournament Saturday 29th August. A full field competed in this popular event.  Results; 1st, M. J. Francis (S), G. Forbes, V. Leadley, 4 wins 45. 2nd, W. Mc Gavock (S), I. Lambert, S. Robertson, 3 wins 40. 3rd, M. Davies (S), I. Mc Cracken, Marj Francis, 3 wins 36. More than half the players won a prize thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.           

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Bowls Napier,  Bluff Hill,  Kia Toa  and Omarunui  Bowling Clubs now have websites and both Havelock North and Bowls Taradale have new website addresses.  Bowls Hawke's Bay  click on these links for direct access. For these and all other Hawke's Bay Clubs and Centres, go to 'Sponsors and Links' page.

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