Total of 44 keen RSL Combination bowlers turned up on Sunday morning at the Sporties Bowling Club in North Dubbo to get their weekly fix. A good morning was had by all, with some enjoying quite the winning streak, playing a total of 16 ends.

Overall, the most successful team for the day were Di Hildebrandt, Eric Satchell, and Gaye Cottee, with a winning score of 23 shots from Sue Armstrong, Cheryl Storch, and Paul Goodstat on seven.

Not far behind, with 23 shots also, were the team of Nick McKechnie, Ray Strawhan, and Graham Ross took second place from Mary Perry, Chris Castlehouse and John Zeb scoring eight.

On rink 10, Leo Balstad, along with partners Helen Emblem and Mel Giddings, won third place with 25 shots to 10 from Peter Bennison, Chris Straojny, and Bill Greenwood who acquitted himself very well, considering Bill doesn’t play often.

A game of pairs then took place between Ross Pharo and Gordon Lummis who won the game with 20 shots from Greg Bown and John Kennedy on 12.

The team of Julie Brown, Gai Teal, and Col Cottee, bowling 13 shots, lost their game to Sue McCauley, Dick Whiteford, and Bryan O’Sullivan who bagged a convincing 19 to win the game.

Another game of pairs on rink 12 involved a very close score between Roger Sherwin and Peter McKechnie who won the game 12-11 from Glennis Hannigan and Peter Sinclair.

A 16-16 tie between Ken Whittaker, Jenny Spratt, and Rod Pfieffer and Ron McCauley, Peter Collins, and Tod O’Dea, was the day’s closest result.

Another close game with only one shot the difference was played between Frank Armstrong, Shirley Marchant, and Sue O’Dea by 16-15 over Matt Quill, Ruby Stockings and Maurice Wallace.

Lucky winners of the three resters were the trio of Bryan O’Sullivan, Julie Brown, and Roger Sherwin, while Chris Straojny, Helen Emblem and John Kennedy won the Lucky Numbers.

All eligible bowlers who have played eight games or more in 2025 will be eligible to win Blues meat vouchers in the lead up to Christmas.

Just a reminder, the RSL Combination Bowls Club will hold their Christmas Party on Saturday, December 6 at Sporties. Let us know to expect you.

As always, new and casual players are most welcome. See our entry under "Sunday" in the Dubbo Photo News community diary for contact details.