The 200y score event on Sunday saw strong fishtailing winds but it was no problem for Barry Wild who only dropped three points to score 247.5 in custom class. 

 Second was Don Ewin (238.3) then John Butts (233.1).  In factory class it was Gavin Power (230.1) from Wayne Grenfell (229.1) and Josh Arundell (226.2)

Saturday the 22nd is a collectors meeting from 1.30pm; Sunday the 23rd is 100y rimfire group from 10.00am.

The 300m night fly is on again this year; 11th November, 25th November, 9^th December, 13th January, custom and factory classes.  For more info ring Don.

Our annual dinner and presentation is Tuesday the 6th of December from 7pm at the Boat Club.

For more information contact Don EWIN on 69263757 or donbruce8@bigpond.com.

Dave Sutton showed the way in last Monday’s nine-hole Vets stroke event when he scored 23 nett to claim the major voucher from playing partner, Ken Batt, and John Burkinshaw, 27 nett, followed by Mick de Vries 20, and Eddie Wall and Peter Kirkman, 30 nett. Eddie Wall took it to a new level on Thursday when he cleaned up by five shots with 22 nett, way ahead of Les Hodges 27, Russell Parr 28, and Bill O’Rourke 29 nett.

The ladies played a stableford event on Tuesday, and in Division 1, Doreen Hazell totalled 32 pts for a win from Marg O’Rourke 29 pts. Marg Hogan scored 29 pts to collect the Division 2 voucher on a c/b from Fay Baker, while the NTP’s went to Jo Williams, Sue Oakman and Janene Fitzgerald.

The girls returned for a stroke event on Friday, and it was good to see Gloria Vonarx back in the winner’s circle with a nett 75, two shots ahead of Marg Hogan. NTP’s to Jan Marks, Sue Matthews and the in-form Marg Hogan.

Wednesday’s stableford saw Roger Taylor score 36 pts to win the A Grade event, from Grahame Winson 35 and Peter Conlin 34 pts, while B Grade went to Ray Harrison with 34 pts on a c/b from John Mooney, with Brodie Moore third with 33 pts. NTP’s to Brian Smith, Peter Friedlieb and Ray Harrison, who all but aced the hole when his ball ended up just 15 cm from the pin on the long par three 18th.

Saturday’s members stableford saw Peter Conlin card 38 pts to win the A grade event, from Tony Luff  37, and Adrian George 36 pts. B Grade went to Steve Purcell, also with 38 pts, from Col Smith 35 pts on a c/b from Ray Harrison, while Eddie Wall kept his recent hot streak going with 40 pts for a strong win, five points clear of Rob Hollis 35, and Bob Warhurst 33 pts on a c/b. NTP’s to Graeme Coulton, who hit a ripper to 36cm on the difficult 9th; John Dare on the 13th, and Grahame Winson, who played his best shot of the day, a three-iron to 1.65 metres on the 18th.

The week finished with Tim Barlow’s nine-hole Sunday stableford event, which was won by Tony Merrigan with 20 pts on a c/b from Mark McIntyre, with Greg McMahon third with 18 pts.

Three riders went up to Tumut last Wednesday and then continued on to Talbingo where they had lunch.

With lunch over they all went back to Tumut and took the Gocup Road back to Gundagai.  From there they motored back through Nangus and Wantabadgery, where Woody peeled off and headed home to Temora.

The rest of the crew continued on back to Wagga after another great day in good weather.

On Saturday meet and greet was well attended. 

Two members of the Toy Run Committee sold some raffle tickets outside Toys Are Us on Saturday morning and managed to sell a good number.

Sunday saw the Pink ribbon ride leave from McDonalds car park with 26 bikes and one enclosed Quad bike transporting 31 persons on the first leg to Jugiong. 

At Jugiong a table was laid out in the picnic area and morning tea was dispensed.  Pink tablecloth, pink cakes, pink tea, pink coffee and, in fact, pink everything.

When the morning tea was consumed the happy throng headed over to Temora by way of Cootamundra and set up camp at Lake Centenary for a BBQ lunch. Whilst at Jugiong a couple from Sydney riding a Can Am Spider tagged along for the ride with our group. Unfortunately during lunch the wind wound up to an uncomfortable level so the group went straight home rather than going through Bethungra which was originally planned.  However, all concerned had an enjoyable day out and raised over $300 for Breast Cancer Research.

Recently Don Pembleton went on the annual Postie Bike Challenge, which was held in Western Australia this year.  The ride started at  the  Cannington Exhibition Centre (Perth) at 7am on Sunday 4th September  where they  set out for the village of Hyden (323 KM). After a tour of Wave Rock, the group  were fed and housed by the local Scout group.

Nine days later after traversing some of Western Australia’s most challenging roads they all arrived at Broome where they were met by local dignitaries at the Rotary welcome and handed over the bikes they rode to Charity. From Perth they travelled to Broome via an inland, little-known route totalling 3,330 KMs.

The Challenge has been run every year since 2002 and sees between 30 and 50 riders from many parts of the world participate in a fun charity ride. It is well organised and provides opportunities to share stories with riders from all walks of like and all riding competencies. It is believed  that planning for the 2017 event is in hand and it is recommended that all interested participants seek details through the website:  http://www.postiebikechallenge.org/

Last night our October branch Meeting was held with a fairly good attendance and our next ride is on November 6th to Walwa.  Each Wednesday rides leave from Billy’s Café at 9:00am after a short planning session over a cup of coffee.  Meet and Greet is on Saturday mornings from 10:00am at Billy’s.

Mixed Pairs Championship semi-finals: Col Firman, Cheryl Darcy def  David Ferguson, Jacqui Brandenburg 20/12; Peter and Kay Reid def Bernie Benson, Kay McMillam def 27/18. Wednesday blind Draw Triples winners: Ron Browne, Rod Cramp, Barry Ingram 25 points; runners-up Paul Fenwick, Mile Knezevic, Don Cox 22 points; 3 rd place Ron Francis, Joe Knox, Kevin Wales 20 points. Friday nominated Pairs winners : Jim Sloan, Tony Cantwell, 27 points; runners - up Barry Belt, John Standeven 25  points; 3 rd place "Strop" McKenzie, Paul Fitzgerald 23 points. Saturday blind winners : Darren Renner, Nathan Kemp, Ken Chappelow 32  points; runners - up Darren Peak, "Bull" Dillon 22 points; 3rd place Bob Robertson, Norm King 19 points. Sunday mixed mufti winners : June Chappelow, Grace Smith, Henry Sperrin 20 points; runners - up Barb Cotterill, "Tiny" Bower, Helen Tyrrell 16  points. Nominations close 19 th October for open draw Club Triples Championship ; first round to be played 27 th October. Nomination sheet on Board for Fully Loaded blind draw Pairs friday 28 th October 1.00pm start. The Annual Knights Meats Classic Triples Tournament set down for  Saturday and Sunday 29th and 30th October with $7000 prizemoney is closing fast with only 3  Team spots left . 

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.

Tennis lessons have resumed at the normal times and days.

It was a fantastic day for tennis last Saturday in the junior tennis competitions at the Forest Hill courts.

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.    

 Leading the masters competition is Caden Maxwell on 12 points. Close behind is Oliver Plum on 11 points then Reece Rutland and Robert Grantham tied on 5 points.

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 Lachlan McDonald leads on 10 points ahead of Tory Grantham on 5 points then Ally Haisell on 4 points.

The McDonalds sports awards this week went to Masters winner Dylan Haisell. Junior Tournament winners were Lachlan McDonald and Ally Haisell.

For inquires about the junior competitions or tennis lessons contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125.

Social tennis every Monday and Thursday night from 7pm for all standards at Forest Hill. Contact Col 0447 464 234 or Trevor 0407 513 974.

The Rules Women's Bowling Club Invitation Triples was held on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11^th. 28 teams participated from many areas of NSW.

The winners:  Skip M Parker and team from Leeton Bowling Club R/U:  Skip N Norohna and team from Merrylands Bowling Club.

Finals of the club drawn 4's was played on 13.10.16. The winning team was Kay Morley, Jenny Mitchell, Norma Gay, Raelene Woodbury  Def  Marg Hounsell, Sandra Lucas, Trish IIrilli, Elaine Larkin.

Social Bowls:  13.10.16: Verna Burkinshaw, Anne Purcell, Helen Tyrell  Def  June Chappelow, Marian McCrum, Nola Post Mona THornton, Pat Macdonald  Def  Barb Cotterill, Grace Smith Verna Quigley, Bev Robinson  Def  Lorna Woolbank, Anne Leonard