The third round Nominated Pairs Championships: J. Mitchell, K. McMillan def T. Iirilli, M. Hounsell. L. Carroll, M. Thornton def J. Chappelow V. Burkinshaw. M. Telford, M. Henderson (day winners) def M. Williams, K. Reid.

Social bowls: D. Neumann, E. McCrum def F. Dallinder, F. Mahon. R. Samuelson, B. Robinson, K. Morley def N. Post, N. Gay, J. Wilson. V, Quigley, G. Rose, E. Larkin, def V. Quigley, J. Stair. C. Darcy.

Thursday, June 16

Social bowls: G Davies, A Bower, J Wilson def E McCrum, N Gay, M McCrum G Smith, J Edwards, E Larkin. (day winners) def B Robinson, A Leonard, V Quigley.

The Region 10 Triples team of J Edwards, B Cotterill, V Burkinshaw travel to Cootamundra for the play-off yesterday and today.

The mid-week pension crew headed west on June 15 and took the back road to Matong and then to Narrandera. They didn’t go into Narrandera but continued on down to Hay, taking the right turn across to Yanco about 25km down. Arriving at Yanco, it was time for lunch so they headed for the Leeton Hotel. After the usual camaraderie over lunch it was back on the bikes to Ardlethan via Colinroobie and Kamarah. After short stop at Ardlethan they took the London Hills road to Coolamon and arrived home, in Wagga, in time for afternoon tea and bickies. A good day out racking up about 350 kilometers of pleasant riding.

Saturday morning saw a good turn out at Billy’s for Meet and Greet and it was warm enough to sit outside on the side walk, (Yankee talk). I was late arriving due to a prior commitment but managed to down a mug of coffee and have a chat to a few stragglers. Pete M had to go, his stomach was telling him it was nearly lunch time and he had a bit of shopping to do. Peter has just taken delivery of his Velocette LE after having it fully restored back to original condition. The LE was a 150cc (later 200cc) water cooled super quiet bike and was used extensively by police forces in various countries.

On Sunday, six of us left McDonalds at 9.30am and navigated to Culcairn by way of Lockhart and Walbundrie. We arrived 10 minutes late to find the Albury/Wodonga gang waiting patiently for us. From Culcairn the A/W crew led the ride back to Wagga through Morven and Mangoplah and when we approached Wagga we took the lead and ended up at the club rooms in Small Street, where we stoked up the barbecue and boiled the billy for hot drinks. In all, there were 20 riders from Albury/Wodonga and another six of our crew turned up for lunch. Lunch spread over a couple of hours and at about 2.15pm our visitors called it quits and rugged up for the journey back to the border. And as they did down came the rain, luckily not too heavy but enough to dampen the spirits. It turned out to be a very pleasant day, a nice short ride, a great barbecue lunch and good company.

Last night was our June branch meeting. The next official ride will be on Sunday, July 3, leaving McDonalds at 9.30am. I will tell you next week where that ride will take us, let’s hope for a nice day.   And, of course, the Wednesday riders leave Billy’s Café at 9.30am and pick a destination on the day. That pick depends on many factors. The weather, what they had for breakfast, what time they need to be back for a poppy nap, the distribution of fuel stops, where to stop for lunch … and so the list goes on. 

Winter is not all doom and gloom for motorcycling, so when the day is looking promising come and join us. It is a lot easier to get warm and stay warm in winter than it is trying to keep cool on a scorching summer day.

It is most important to have good rubber under you and also to have your rear brake working to maximum efficiency. 

The time of our monthly meeting has changed to the second Tuesday of the month from 7pm at the Boat Club.

On Saturday, five black powder followers braved the damp conditions, not ideal for flintlocks, but do not despair fellows there are now more efficient firearms available. It was tight but David Wheeler (72) came ahead of Gerard Regan (71) and Garry Moore (70). Close behind were Brett Regan and Paul Passlow.

The 100y score match on Sunday saw what appeared to be dead calm conditions, not a movement in the flags. However, there was a right to left air movement, or was it mirage, to convert potential tens to nines. The club records of best target of 50.04 and best agg of 249.xx have stood for over 10 years but no longer. Paul Deehan carded a 50.05, a perfect score and in custom class Barry Wild (250.16); Paul Deehan (250.15); Don Ewin (250.10) and Andrew Butts (249.09) all bettered the old mark. In factory class Terry Robinson, returning to centrefire after a long break, showed he still has the old skill to top score on 248.06. He was followed by Bruce Milne 244.07 and Josh Arundell 239.03

Sunday, June 26 will be a rimfire 50y event.

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

The shoot on Saturday at Lockhart was an 800 Yard Trophy Shoot.  Conditions were very good: overcast with a light southerly breeze. 

Though the conditions were good most lost a shot or two on changes. Except for Ben Goodwin shooting F Open, who smashed it with two possibles – a  60.8 and 60.8.

In Target rifle there was contest in A Grade with close scores. Scott Brindley dropped one to win off rifle.

Ben Goodwin was the clear winner for the trophy.

Next week’s shoot will be a 900 Yards. Bring some extra rounds for some team shooting practice for the upcoming City versus Country.

We will also have a general working bee on targets etc to start preparing for our upcoming prize meeting in August.

Results as follows: Target Rifle Scott Brindley-A-99.8, Phil Bain-A-98.8, Graham Crowe-A-98.6, Dave Xuereb-A-97.8, Trahlon Lyons-C-89.6. F Class Ben Goodwin-FO-120.16,  Neville Lyon-FS-107.1, Brendon Crowe-FS-103.4. And Laura reported in from Canberra with 96.3 from 900M on Sunday. 

With only two first round matches of Major Pairs Championships played; Mark Pearce and Ross McKenzie def Kevin Cheney and Bob Parker 20/10; Doug Kinder and Bill Manning def Nathan Kemp and Nathan Willis 30/13.Queens Birthday Fours winners: Barry Belt, Dennis Rawlings, Peter Dewhirst, Geoff Rainbird 23 points; runners-up Paul Fenwick, Noel Stair, Tony Cantwell, Bernie Benson 20 points; 3rd place Paul Fitzgerald, Brian Hughes, Bob Robinson, Jim Carroll 19. Wednesday blind draw Pairs winners: Doug Murray, Owen Cotterill, John Wilson 26 points; runners-up Chris Leonard, Bernie Benson, Bill Wilson 22 points; 3rd place Glen Cranswick, Kevin Wales, Peter Hosking 21 points. Friday nominated pairs winners: Paul Fenwick, Peter Wild, Mick Carey 20 points; runners-up Steve Wilson, Bob Wright 19 points, 3rd place Ron Smith, Jim Carroll 18 points..

Coming events

Wednesday Blind Draw Triples: Names in by noon for 1pm start.

Friday Nominated Pairs: Names in by noon for 1pm start.

Saturday Blind draw: Names in by noon for 1pm start.

Sunday Mixed Blind Draw: Names in by noon for 1pm start.

It was a bad start to the day for new member Peter Kirkman, who turned up keen as mustard for last Thursday’s Vets comp, only to find that he had left his trusty clubs at home. Pete had to settle for a longer-than-usual stay at ‘The Table of Knowledge’, while his mates were out enjoying their rounds. The winner on the day was Tony Brunskill who scored 29 nett to beat Charlie Down by a shot, while Bob Hodge and Barney Matthews each carded 31 nett to share third spot. Monday’s comp went to Les Hodges who also carded 29 nett for a win from Peter Briggs 30, John Burkinshaw 31, and Terry Baker and Bill O’Rourke 32 nett. Being a public holiday, Monday also saw a members and visitors nine-hole stableford event, which was won by Kyle Harrison 19 pts, from Warren Lynch 17 pts.

The ladies competed for the Scott Lennox Trophy last Tuesday, and in Division 1 Colleen Minos scored 77 nett for a win, from Jan Longmore 78 nett. In Division 2, Vi Gardner carded 76 nett to beat Marg O’Rourke by two shots, while June Rootes scored 80 nett to win Division 3 on a c/b from Lilian Sutherland. NTP’s to Cassie Gill, Cheryl Jeffree and Janine Fitzgerald. Last Friday’s ladies stableford event saw Sue Matthews defy the wet conditions to score 30 pts and get the better of Di Avramovic on a c/b.

Members competed for the June Monthly Mug on Wednesday, with the consistent Bob McKenzie taking out the A Grade event with 73 nett on a c/b from John Mooney. Brodie Moore played well in the heavy going to win B Grade with a score of 69 nett, from Geoff Hanns 74 nett. NTP’s to Mick Avramovic, Warren Lynch and Mick Laurent. Ball comp to 78 nett on a c/b.

Saturday’s Monthly Medal saw Mick Hazell score 73 nett to claim the

A Grade medal, from Dave McGrath 74 nett, while in B Grade, Peter Barnes worked himself closer to the top grade with 74 nett, to beat playing partner, Rex Kember, by a shot. Adrian Pollett scored 73 nett to take out the C Grade event, from Gary Chamberlain 74 nett on a c/b. NTP’s to Mick Castle, Andrew Morrison and Mick Hazell. Ball comp to 77 nett on a c/b.

The Business Girls also played their Monthly Medal and NSW Medal on Saturday, which was won by Cheryl McKee with 76 nett, from Doreen Hazell 77 nett, while Sunday’s nine-hole stableford went to big-hitter, Steve Hall, with 20 pts, from Gary Rake 19 pts.

Last Saturday no tennis was played on the final day of the junior tennis competitions at the Forest Hill courts due to the wet. Presentations of trophies and prize money took place for this competition. The next junior tennis competitions will commence Saturday, July 23.

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, just turn up at the start time of 3pm until 5pm.    

The masters competition was won by 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 and a special best and fairest award. This competition starts at 3pm to 5pm.

In the junior tournament Mitchell Spalding was the winner on 52½ points with Tory Grantham on 35½ points ahead of Lachlan McDonald on 28 points then Dylan Haisell on 24 points with Larissa Wyatt on 16½ points.

The Best and Fairest Awards went to: Masters duel winners Caden Maxwell and Oliver Plum. Junior Tournament winner was Mitchell Spalding.

Many thanks to The Leader, Sportsbar Plus, McDonalds and Forest Hill tennis club for their support this last competition.

All enquires 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 for all standards at Forest Hill

Contact Col 0447 464 234 or Trevor 0407 513 974.