Saturday morning Meet and Greet was reasonably well attended but the lousy weather did nothing to make the day a smash hit.

A small group ventured out on Sunday in spite of the weather. First stop was Temora for morning tea and then across to Barellan, ending up at Narrandera for lunch. From there it was down the back road to Coolamon and then home. A small amount of drizzle was experienced during the day but not enough to dampen the spirits.

Our next branch ride will be on Sunday, June 19 where we will motor down to Culcairn to meet up with the Albury/ Wodonga clan and then back to Wagga for a barbecue lunch in the Botanic Gardens.Our next branch meeting will be on June 21 in the Radio Club Rooms in Small Street.

The range will be closed on June 11 and 12 for the long weekend.

On Sunday, eight shooters enjoyed mild, if somewhat damp, conditions for the military service rifle shoot. 

Greg Blake once again showed he knows how to drive a LeeEnfield to top score on 189.02 (possible 200).

He was followed by David Wade (181.04) and Bruce Milne (180.02).

June 18 is black powder from 1.30pm. June 19 is centrefire 100y score from 10.00.

For information contact Don Ewin on 6926 3757 or donbruce8@bigpond.com.

Due to recent heavy rain, one of the club’s major events, the 55 year old Business Girls Cup, was reduced from four to three rounds. Congratulations to Jo Williams, who netted a great score of 220 to win the cup by a handy margin from runner-up Pam Kellam 233 nett, while the best scratch score of 269 was put together by Lazetta Gaffney. Jo says her second round, a personal best of 83 off the stick for a nett 65, went a long way towards securing her big win. Long-time sponsors, Kristopher Grayden Jewelers, were thanked for their ongoing support.

In Vets news, Grahame Winson scored 28 nett to get home on a c/b from Dennis Adams in last Monday’s nine-hole stroke event, followed by Jim Briggs and Kevin Wales on 31 nett, and Hedley Chapman, Barry Longmore, Don Painter and Don Thorne, each on 33 nett.

Barney Matthews claimed Thursday’s event with 29 nett, also on a c/b, from Terry Baker and Peter Kirkman, followed by Peter Briggs, Bob Hodge, Bob Moore and John Wilson on 32 nett.

The ladies played a 4BBB stableford event last Tuesday, with the experienced team of Pat Tooze and Dawn Elliott combining well for 66 pts to win from Sue Matthews and Cae Cobby 63, and Dee Harley and Janine Fitzgerald 62 pts. NTP’s to Jenny Myers (Div 1), Cheryl Jeffrey (Div 2) and Carmel Pearce (Div 3).

The course was hammered by heavy rain last Saturday, however  Peter McDonald was not deterred as he accumulated 30 pts to win the stableford event from Doug Molkentin and Steve Day. The nine-hole Sunday comp was won by Kyle Harrison with a 19 pts, from Peter McDonald 27 pts on a c/b.

Dale Clegg took both line honours and the handicap at the WaggaRoos orienteering event last Sunday.

Conducted at Pomingalarna Reserve the adverse weather reduced participation and, although the rain held off, the low cloud was hovering just above the participants threatening to but not quite forming a fog. The many kangaroos in the area were generally interested spectators but occasionally orienteer and kangaroo met unexpectedly and startled each other.

Julie Gooding organised some interesting courses that generally offered a choice between running directly towards the target control up hill and down dale, or going wide around the hills along some of the many track and paths. 

Dale Clegg had a very good run on the 3.8km Moderate course establishing a six-minute winning margin over Pauline Moore. Dale’s effort also earned handicap honours for the day. Wes Campbell finished third just ahead of Bob Moore but both were well off the pace.

Iain, Ashleigh and Eloise Crossett were fast around the 1.9km Easy course finishing well ahead of Kath Oliver.

Results: 5.9km Hard Course: John Oliver 59.13. 3.8km Moderate Course: Dale Clegg 48.07; Pauline Moore 54.38; Wes Campbell 70.19; Bob Moore 75.19. 1.9km Easy Course: Iain, Eloise and Ashleigh Crossett 31.52; Kath Oliver 51.47

Once again there was no tennis last Saturday in the junior tennis competitions at the Forest Hill court due to the wet conditions. Also there will be no competitions this Saturday because of the long weekend. The final of the competitions will conclude on June 18.

The masters competition is for players wanting more serious tournament play, with proper tie-breaker sets being played. There is prize money for the top 20 players in the competition for all players having played five matches, as well as a best and fairest award. To take part, turn up at 3pm until 5pm.    

The masters competition leader is Caden Maxwell on 47½ points over Oliver Plum on 44 points close behind Reece Rutland on 39½ points then Lara Plum on 26½ points and Karnie Spalding on 23½ points making up the top five places.

The junior tennis competition is open to all juniors wanting to play tennis in a friendly relaxed format, and is their first steps to playing competition. All players should be able to serve to take part. There will be trophies to all players having played at least five matches. As well there is a special best and fairest award presented at the end of the competition. This competition starts at 3pm to 5pm.

In the junior tournament, leading is Mitchell Spalding on 52½ points close behind Tory Grantham on 35½ points ahead of Lachlan McDonald on 28 points, then Dylan Haisell on 24 points with Larissa Wyatt on 16½ points.

This week’s winners of the McDonalds awards went to Robert Grantham and Oliver Plum in the Masters event, with Larissa Wyatt in the junior competition.

All enquiries about the junior competitions or tennis lessons please contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125.

Social tennis every Monday and Thursday from 7pm at Forest Hill.

Contact Col 0447 464 234 or Trevor 0407 513 974.

Tuesday, May 31

The semi-final Major club drawn singles.

L. Maher def K. Morley.

M. Thornton def F. Mahon.

The final Minor club drawn singles .

T. Iirilli def G. Smith.

SOCIAL BOWLS.

 B. Cuthbert, F. Dallinger, J. Wilson def S. Connors, I. Crouch, M. McCrum.

H. Tyrell, L. Carroll, S. Lucas def H. Tyrrell, B. Robinson, M. Hounsell

G. Davies. A. Leonard, J. Chappelow def J. Forrest, P. MacDonald, J. Edwards.

THE FINAL MAJOR CLUB DRAWN SINGLES: L  MAHER def M. THORNTON.

The first round of the Nominatred Pairs.

J. CHAPPELOW, V. BURKINSHAW  DEF N. GAYE, E. MCCRUM.

M. WILLIAMS, K. REID def M. McCrum, L. Woolbank.

F. Dallinger, K Morley def C. Darcy, F. Mahon.

SOCIAL BOWLS.

B. Cotterill, B. Robinson, J. Wilson def G. Rose, E. Larkin, M. Hounsell

H. Tyrell  ,A. Leonard, T. Iirilli def G. Davies, V. Quigley, K. McMillan.

A. Bower, J. Mitchell def P. MacDonald, M. Kennedy.

New starting time for bowls from Tuesday, June 7 – names to be in by 9.15am for a 10am start. 

Despite the light rain a great day of golf was played on Sunday. 

We are lucky to have a course that holds up very well to the rain, hardly any standing water, although Braidan spent a bit of time swimming at one stage.

The event played for was the Monthly Medal and the winner was Cameron Wood with 95 scratch/66 net. Well done, Cam. Runner-up was John Scott with 87/70. Other scores were Braidan Godde 96/78, Phil Frost 106/81.

The rest of us were scared off by the clouds and the forecast!

There were no crocodiles on the Henty Golf Course last Thursday, only 52 ladies playing golf in the Henty Golf Tournament.

The ladies came from 14 different clubs.

The winners of the tournament were:

1st Canadian Pairs R.Webb / S. Mitchell (Thurgoona)

2nd K Maloney / H Beattie (Henty)

3rd M Dixon / A Campbell ( Thurgoona and Henty)

Straightest Drive

A Grade S.Kilo ( Jindera)

B Grade S Murphy (Henty)

C Grade K Maloney (Henty)

Longest Drive

A Grade J Ferguson ( Wagga Country)

B Grade K Lamont (Leeton)

C Grade P Taylor (Holbrook)

NTP

A Grade C Mildren (Albury)

B Grade E Heir ( Jindera)

C Grade K Maloney (Henty)

Visitors Trophy

Pairs C Mildren / D Rohrick (Albury)

Mystery Team of four

J Hayes/ R Hamilton

V Ley / M McDonald

Thank you to the bowling club ladies for serving the lunch for the golfers.

The Pennant Team won last Monday. They beat Howlong 3/2. Well done ladies.

Next Monday, Henty hosts pennant if the rain stops.

Next Thursday, the competition for the day is Dales Trophy/Golf Course Improvement Day

 So see you all at 9am for a 10am hit off.