The club's oldest member, Bert Adams, picked up vouchers in both Monday's and Thursday's nine-hole vets' comps, just a few days before his 96th birthday. Well done Bert, and happy birthday for last Sunday.

In other vets news, Roy Sanders enjoyed a terrific round of golf in Monday's nine-hole stroke event, scoring 31 nett for a solid win from Charlie Down, 33 nett.

Following were Warren Lynch, Denis Adams and Grahame Winson on 34, Garry Forde and Ken Batt on 35, then Tony Thompson, Peter Kirkman, Bert Adams, each on 36 nett.

In Thursday's event, Russell Parr scored 32 nett for a countback win from Ron Culgan, followed by Bill O'Rourke and John Burkinshaw (who's quietly gone about playing to, or breaking his age, numerous times over the past couple months) on 33 nett.

The last of the vouchers went to Eddie Wall and Bob Moore on 34, and of course, Bert Adams on 35 nett.

The ladies competed in their Summer Cup last Tuesday, with Division 1 going to Pam Seymour with 19 stableford points, while Pat Grieve cleaned up in Division 2 with 22 points.

NTP to Di Jenkins. Ball Comp to 16 points on a countback.

The girls returned on Friday, when Anne Leonard claimed Division 1 honours with 18 points on a countback from June Byrnes, while Jenny Myers scored 17 points for third spot.

In Division 2, Pat Grieve made it a double for the week, scoring 20 points for a good win, from Jenny Cummins, 18 points on a countback from Vi Gardner. NTP to Pam Seymour.

In Wednesday's members' stableford, Ian Morris carded 38 points to win A Grade, from Ray Harrison, 36 points.

In B Grade, Peter Lyons ran hot with 42 points for six-point win from Maurie Hogan, 36 points.

NTPs to Eddie Wall, Gary Chamberlain and Steve Rodham. Ball comp to 35 points on a countback.

Members returned for another stableford event on Saturday, and just as Pat Grieve had done in the ladies Division 1 events, Ian Morris scored his double for the week by taking out A Grade with 43 pts.

Geoff Asgill collected the runner-up prize with 41 points, while Charlie Adams took third place with 38 points.

In B Grade, Dean Merrigan also played well for 40 points, and a one-point win from Trent Blackney 39, followed by Eddie Wall on 36 points.

NTPs to Jim Briggs, John Dare and Geoff Asgill. Ball comp to 34 points.

Tim Barlow's Sunday stableford completed the week, and it was a close one, with Jim Neiberding scoring 37 points to beat Rick Leonard on a countback. Ball comp to 34 points.

Sunday's Annual Fours Tournament saw all district clubs in attendance.

Winners on the day were the official Wagga District team of Peter Green, John Swaffield, Andrew Viegel, Bill Woodbury with two wins plus 26 shots; runners-up were The Rules team of Paul Fenwick, Terry Rosewall, Jeff Post, Ron Myers with two wins plus 17 shots.

The first round of the 2020 Major Singles Championship saw Paul Fitzgerald def Mick Foxall 31/23; Nathan Kemp def Dennis Rawlings 31/30; Paul Fenwick def Rob Marshall on forfeit; John Hetherington def Noel O'Brien 31/30; Kevin Cheney def Ross Maguire on forfeit; Ben Sharp def Ian Groves 31/29; Gary Brookes def David Streher on forfeit; Rod Cramp def Nick de Bruyn on forfeit; Steve Wilson def Terry Rosewall 31/29; Col Plater def Jeff Post on forfeit; Matt Wilson def Graham Rutherford on forfeit.

The Wednesday Blind Draw Triples sponsored by Commonwealth Bank and Job Centre saw Gary Brookes and Jack Cousley take out the winners prizemoney with two wins plus 25 shots; runners - up: Chris Leonard, Ron Browne, Jeff Edwards two wins plus 21 shots; third place Geoff Rainbird and Johnno Johnston two wins plus 15 shots.

Friday's Blind Draw Pairs was sponsored by Bance Funeral Services and Hunters Newsagency.

Winners with 19 points were Mark Pearce and Kevin Rafter; runners-up: Col Plater and Bernie Benson 17 points.

Sunday Mixed Blind Draw winners: Rex Lloyd, Pat McDonald 17 points; runners up: Bob Lonnois, Jan Wilson, Leonie Hann 16 points; third place Bill Wilson, Nola Post 15 points.

Nominations for the Minor Singles Championship close on March 6 with the first round to be played March 14.

Nominations open for the Easter Tournament with $5000 prizemoney over the three days. Friday, April 10 is Mixed Fours with three games, 12 ends commencing at 12.30pm. Saturday, April 11 is mens and ladies three-bowl pairs with four games of 12 ends commencing at 9.30am. Sunday, April 12 is mixed three-bowl pairs with four games, 12 ends commencing at 9.30am. Entries close April 3 or when filled. Single entries will be accepted in any event.

COMING EVENTS

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

Friday Blind Draw Pairs. Names in by noon for 1pm start

Saturday Blind Draw Sets Play. Names in by noon for 1pm start

Sunday Mixed Blind Draw. Names in by 5pm for 5.30pm start

Thursday, February 13

SOCIAL BOWLS: Gayle Hull & Norma Gay def Trish Hogan & Kay Reid

Grace Smith & Fran Mahon def Sally Davidson & June Chappelow

DAY WINNER: Gayle Hull & Norma Gay

Tuesday, February 18

SOCIAL BOWLS: Kay Reid, Anne Leonard def Verna Quigley & Mona Thornton

Grace Smith, Trish Hogan & Kay McMillan def Nola Post, Norma Gay & Fran Mahon

DAY WINNER: Kay Reid, Anne Leonard

Thursday, February 20

SOCIAL BOWLS: Leonie Hand, Gayle Hull, Trish Hogan & Kay McMillan def Sally Davidson, Carole Freeman, Kay Reid & June Chappelow

DAY WINNER: Leonie Hand, Gayle Hull, Trish Hogan & Kay McMillan

WEDNESDAY TWILIGHTS

Winners Butchers Vouchers 19/02/20

M Cook, Leo Driscoll, Mo Marston.

Jackpot not won this week, $400 names by 5.45pm for 6pm start all welcome.

In club singles played this week, Bob Driscoll d Rod Martin 31-16

K Wilson d W Andersin 31-15

Mo Marston d M Driscoll 31-9.

M Evans d B White 31-18 T Driscoll d Petri

M Cook d B White 31- 21 .

K Waterhouse d K Oliver 31-14.

In a cliff hanger in minor singles between Petri def Rod Martin 31-30 over 38 ends.

It was a good weekend in pennants, with grade 5 down to Junee and grade 7 going down to Ganmain.

Well, what a schemozzle last week's ride turned out to be.

Des, Les, Don, Gino, Warwick Fromtaree, George Fromtemora, Terry K, and Mark all rode out to Mangoplah and turned right at Cookardinia toward Morven, finally landing at Culcairn.

And it was from this point on that things became a little scrambled - the intention was to end up at Rutherglen for lunch with the track to take them through Corowa. However, when they got to Rutherglen the bunch of eight had thinned out to five, with Des and Gino going off on to Yackandandah to catch up with one of Des's mates.

Gino went along to help him get back on his Spyder if he fell off (again). Warwick Fromtaree had stopped at Corowa to top up his jam-tin fuel tank with which he has experienced problems in the past, and he finally caught up with the main bunch at the Victoria Hotel in Rutherglen, for lunch.

After lunch, George Fromtemora and Warwick Fromtaree were concerned that they may not be able to find the way back to Wagga so Mark said "follow me" and led the way with George and Warwick in tow. Meanwhile Don and Les went over to Howlong and then on to Albury to catch up with yours truly who travelled down on the train to pick up a bike. But when they got to the railway station at 3.10pm it was discovered the train was still on the way, so they rode home.

I eventually arrived in Albury, picked up the bike assigned to me and went up the Olympic way toward home, stopping at Culcairn on the way for a breather.

And guess who was there saddling up after a visit to the "how's ya father" - Des and Gino. It was 5pm, so they had travelled half way around Victoria before they had discovered the back track back to home.

What a day ... but lots of fun in the sun.

There were not a lot at the Commercial Club for meet and greet on Saturday, but it was a pleasant morning all the same.

A few left there and went out to the Uranquinty Bakery where the Griffith mob had stopped off for lunch. I couldn't go, I was on grandparent duty.

Sunday was not an official ride day, but I got my trusty steed out of the stable and went for a ride around the block on my own. Blinking big block, I did 186km.

Our next ride day will be on Sunday, March 1 leaving McDonald's Edward Street car park at 9am. Be there, all fuelled up at 8.30am, and find out where the ride will take you.

And remember the Wednesday rides that leave from the Busy Bean Café at 35 Gurwood Street every week at 9am. The destination is decided on the day over a hot coffee.

The Lismore Rally is only nine weeks away so you had better get yourself sorted if you intend going along to enjoy a week of frivolity.

If you have any questions, please contact the 2020 National Rally Secretary, Colleen Gaudron by email to 2020ucnrsecretary@gmail.com

Enjoy your ride in this perfect weather we are experiencing, see you on the road.