Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 played 16th October
This week, 33 players took part in the game with one triple and 15 pairs, starting at 1-00pm with names in no later than 12-30p.m. Before going out to play all members were reminded of the Somerset Open Bowls day to be played on the 2nd of November and Night Bowls to commence on the 5th of November with 2 practice games 22nd and 29th October leading up to the official games.
The winning team for this week was Lurlene Reinders and Steve Skeer with a very good score of 34+25. Runners-up went to John Silas and John Madden with a score of 33+6.
Other winning teams for the day were, Garth Baker, Malcolm Wright 31+11. Orr Grovenor, Brian Goode 31+4. John Buhlmann, Barry Smith 31+4. Graham Loveday, Iain Campbell 31+0. Mick Parish, Eddie Hann 30+2 and Graham Attiwell, Peter Scanlon 30+2.
Millicent Bowls Club Thursday Bowls 9th October 2025
This week due to the very windy conditions, with 26 players taking part, the tournament committee altered the afternoon game that is normally 2-4-2 to three bowls pairs. This halved the amount of walking for the 20 ends and quickened the game by nearly 1 hour.
The winning team for the day was John Drew and Eddie Hann with a score of 35+21shots up. Second place with a score of 32+15 went to the team of Brian Goode and Ian Ross.
Other winning teams for the day were: a triple of Denis Clifford, Peter Bateman, Derrick Lindh with a score of 31+4. Rob Chambers, Neil Whelan 31+1. Graham Attiwell, John Scudds 31+1 and Malcolm Wright, Peter Dunnicliff 29+2.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 played 2nd October
This week in very windy, cold conditions, 24 players braved the cold and took part in the game, playing the full 20 ends. First place with a score of 33+16 were Peter Bateman and John Buhlmann. Runners-up with a score of 32+13 were Derrick Lindh and Peter Scanlon.
Other winning teams for the day were, Chris Earl, Frank Cooper 32+9. Denis Clifford, Greg De Pamphilis 32+5. Garth Baker, John Scudds 31+5 and Dale Little, Neil Whelan 30+1.
Before reading out the scores, Derek Bowering reminded players of the Men’s and Ladies’ Championship Triples to be played on the19th of October starting at 8-30am also the Somerset Open Fours and Pairs to be played on 2nd November. Millicent players are asked to please bring a plate of afternoon tea to be enjoyed after the games have finished.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 played 25th September
This week 22 players braved the very cold conditions to take part in the game. Before going out to play Kym Stewart reminded players of the Somerset Hotel Fours and Pairs to be held on the 2nd of November starting at 9-30am and has asked all players to please bring a plate of afternoon tea to enjoy after the game. The Men’s and Ladies’ Championship Triples are to be played on the 19th of October.
The winning team for this week’s 2-4-2 was Lyn Scudds and Peter Hyland with a score of 33+10. Second place with a score of 31+15 went to Rob Chambers and Kym Stewart.
Other winning teams were, Peter Bateman, Frank Cooper 30+3. Ros Varcoe, Ian Ross 28+3 and a draw between Jan Buhlmann, John Scudds, Peter Scanlon and Barry Smith, Derk Pietersma and Peter Varcoe, with a score of 23 shots each and winning 10 ends each.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 played 18th September
This week 35 players took part in the game and because of the number it meant that 3 triples teams were required to give all players a game. With pennants starting on October 4th, we are seeing players coming out for practice, which is great.
The winning team for this week with a score of 36+24 shots-up was the team of Steve Skeer and Andre Reinders. Runners-up for the day went to a triple team of Barry Smith, Garth Baker and Peter Dunnicliff with a score of 32+12.Other winning teams were, Faye Hill, Peter Varcoe 32+8. Joy Warren, Kym Stewart 32+7. Peter Bateman, Denis Clifford 31+8. John Madden, Eddie Hann 30+6. Frank Cooper, Ros Varcoe 30+2 and Mick Parish, John Scudds 30+1.
Millicent Night Bowls will be starting again, with two practice matches before the competition really starts these games are to be held on October the 22nd and 29th. If any person out there would like to have a go at lawn bowls then please come along, there are bowls available for people to use and we would love to see you. Please give Ella Pietersma a ring if you would like to join us, her number is (0417872317). The starting time is 6-00pm every Wednesday, food items are available on all nights.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2, 11th September 2025
On Thursday 11th September 32 players registered to play 20 ends of 2-4-2 bowls, in rather windy conditions. Before going out on the greens, players were reminded of a very important General Meeting to be held on the18th September after the 2-4-2 game. All members are requested to please attend.
Winning the $32.00 prize pool each, were Orr Grosvenor and John Bulmann with a score of 34+17, in second place winning the $5.00 bar voucher each was Gary Davis, a long time night bowler, and Neil Whelan, with a score of 34+3.
Other winning teams for the day were, Rob Chambers, Eddie Hann 32+10. Mick Parish, Peter Scanlon 32+2. Ian Ross, Dale Little 31+3. Joy Warren, David Reichelt 31+2. Denis Clifford, Derk Pietersma 31+1 and Barry Smith, John Scudds 30+7.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2, 4th September 2025
On the 4th of September, 29 players took part in the 2-4-2 game in cool but dry conditions. Before going out to play, Steve Skeer reminded players of the Scudds/Earl Shield to be played on the 14th of September. This game is an annual event played under pennant rules and will be played in Millicent against Mount Gambier RSL.
The winning team this week in the 2-4-2 game was Frank Cooper and Malcolm Wright with a score of 32+5 and taking home the winnings of $29.00 each. Runners-up for the day were Garth Baker and Peter Bateman with a score of 31+9 and winning the $5.00 bar voucher each.
Other winning teams for the day were, Steve Skeer, Peter Varcoe 30+8. Chris Earl, Derk Pietersma 30+8. Joy Warren, Neil Whelan 30+4. Mick Parish, Iain Campbell 30+1 and Orr Grosvenor, Peter Scanlon 29+1.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 – Played on 28th August 2025
This week, in rather poor weather conditions with wind and rain, 18 players took part in the game played over the normal 20 ends. Before going out to play, Kym Stewart, reminded players of Pennant practice on the 6th September to be played at the Mt. Gambier Bowls Club and the Scudds/Earl day on the 14th September to be played in Millicent against Mt Gambier RSL Club.
The winning team this week was one of the triples teams, Phil Keatley, Neil Whelan and Peter Varcoe with a score of 33+21 shots up, winning 13 of the 20 ends played and taking home $18.00 each. Runners-up for the day were Rob Chambers and Peter Bateman, also winning 13 of the twenty ends with a score of 33+9 and winning the $5.00 bar vouchers each.
Other winning teams for the day were, Denis Clifford, Steve Skeer 32+15 and David Reichelt, Kym Stewart 30+10.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 – 21st August 2025
This week, 34 players take to the greens to play 20 ends of 2-4-2. Because of the number of players taking part in the game, two triples were required. If the triples are playing against a pair, the first 2 players in the triples team play 3 bowls each and the Skipper plays 2 bowls, giving a total of 8 bowls for each team. Before going out to play, players were asked to please consider taking part in the Mid-Week Pennants as there are still positions available for the club to be able to enter 2 teams.
This week the winning team went to one of the triples, Darryl Lowe, Joy Warren and John Madden, winning 15 of the 20 ends played, with a very good score of 35+9 and taking home $34.00 each. Second place, with a score of 32+4 went to Faye Hill and Malcolm Wright, winning the $5.00 bar voucher each.
Other winning teams for the day were, Jean Smith, Jim Campbell 31+7. Graham Loveday, Eddie Hann 31+5. Ros Varcoe, Gary Wilson 31+4. Barry Smith, Peter Scanlon 30+4. Rob Chambers, Ian Ross 30+1 and Derek Bowering, Peter Dunnicliff 29+7.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2, 14th August,2025
This week, 28 players registered to play in rather windy cool conditions. The team winning the day, with a very good score of 34+15 was Mick Parish and Neil Whelan taking home $28.00 each. Runners-up with a score of 33+13 were Gary Wilson and John Madden.
Other winning teams were Mary Clifford, Malcolm Wright 33+4. Lurlene Reinders, Jim Campbell 31+9. Denis Clifford, Peter Dunnicliff 31+7. Deb Butler, Kym Stewart 31+3 and Graham Loveday, Derk Pietersma 30+3.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 played 7th August,2025
This week 22 players took part in the Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 in rather cool conditions. Winning the raffle this week with first prize was Frank Cooper, second prize Ella Pietersma and third prize went to President of our Club, Aaron Emonson.
The winning teams for the day saw the team of Andrew Reinders and Denis come in first with a very good score of score of 33+25. Runners-up went to a triple of Orr Grosvenor, Mick Parish and Peter Scanlon with a score of 33+11.
Other winning teams were, Lurlene Reinders and Kym Stewart 32+4. Barry Smith, Peter Varcoe 31+3 and Graham Attiwill, Steve Skeer 29+3.
Millicent Bowls Club 2-4-2 played 31st July,2025
This week’s 2-4-2 saw 32 players take part in the game, played over 20 ends. Before going out to play, players were informed of the up- coming events. The official Season Opening Day on the 31st August, starting at 11.00 am. Practice Match to be played in Mt. Gambier at the Mount Gambier Club, 6th September starting at 1.00 pm. The Scudds/Earl Shield Day 14th September, to be played in Millicent. Players are requested to please wear their club uniforms.
The 2-4-2 game today saw, Frank Cooper and John Prance winning the day and taking home $32.00 each with a score of 33+12. Runners-up went to the team of Neil Whelan and Mary Clifford with a score of 33+10 winning the $5.00 bar voucher each.
Other winning teams for the day were, Graham Loveday, Steve Skeer 31+5, Garth Baker, Ros Varcoe, 31+3, Pat Woolston, John Scudds 31+3, Gary Davis, Peter Varcoe 30+2, Arthur O’Connell, Kym Stewart 29+2, Tery Barnes, Rod Gibbs 20+0 and Robert Coote, Ian Ross 20+0.
The winning team
Frank Cooper and John Prance
Runners-Up for the day
Mary Clifford and Neil Whelan