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We mourn the passing of Mary Chivers
In Memory of Mary Chivers – 4 August 1924 to 6 June 2019. Mary was a tireless worker, keen bowler and a friend to all at our Club. Mary was Vice-president of the Associates (Ladies) from 1993 to 1995 (along with Faye Gardner), and President of the Associates from 1995 to 1997. Deepest Sympathy to…
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Three championship matches decided today
Shane Munster (defending champion) defeated Rod Pursell in the Men’s Open Singles final. Rod got a bit of a jump on Shane but then it tightened up as Shane staged a come-back. Shane won with a strong finish. Julianne Pursell (defending champion) defeated Gwen Scott in the Ladies Open Singles final. The game was sitting…
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Gwen wins the Patron’s Plate
Gwen Scott defeated Paul Matthews to finally win the Patron’s Plate. Michael Seabourne (Patron) was on hand to mark the game. It was a very close fought affair but Gwen came home strong and won by five shots after 27 ends. Gwen got off to a flyer and led Paul 12-2 after 11 ends but…
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Two legends of the game
Gwen Scott, local legend at the Sorell Bowls Club, and Karen Murphy, global legend of the game, share a moment during Gwen’s recent Bowls/Cruise holiday in Queensland.
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We mourn the passing of Ray Patmore
Arthur Ray Patmore – 16-12-1936 to 4-9-2018. We are saddened to hear of the passing of our retired bowler Ray. During Ray’s time at our club he was a volunteer Green Keeper, Vice-President, and Pennant player. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. His wife Jan joined Ray on social Bowls days…
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We mourn the passing of Allan Chatfield
The members of the Sorell Bowls and Community Club saddened to hear of the passing of Allan, who retired from our club and returned to Western Australia just four months ago. Allan joined the club in 2012. During that time Allan played Saturday and Midweek Pennant, Social Bowls and made many friends. Allan played in…
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We mourn the passing of Greg Upton
We are saddened by the passing of Greg Upton on Sunday 22 July. Greg was only 63. He started his bowling career with New Norfolk Bowls Club playing in Men’s Division 1 on Saturdays and winning several club championships. During these years Greg worked at Boyer. About 18 years ago Greg and his wife moved…
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We mourn the passing of Len Kline
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our Retired Bowler Len Kline. Len retired from farming and moved to Sorell at the age of 68, joining our club and playing from 1996 until 2005. He played Wednesday and Saturday Pennant, Twilight Bowls, Social Bowls and supported Farmers Days at various country clubs. Len…
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Life membership for Shirley Hay
The Board of Management and members of the Sorell Bowls and Community Club awarded life membership to Shirley Hay at our recent AGM. Shirley is a tireless worker for our club who has held almost every position at one time or another, including Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Selector, Provedore and Board member. Shirley is also the…
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We mourn the passing of Don Peart
Don Peart passed away on 11 April 2018. Don was a brilliant bowler who came to our club from Northern Tasmania. He played for a lot of years, both in pennant and club championships, and was a friend to all, regardless of ability or gender. Rest in Peace, Don.
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