Hello Members, Sponsors & Patrons
SPONSORS/PARTNERS
Please make yourselves familiar with our Partners. They are promoted around the bowling greens and croquet courts and on our TV screen. They make a significant contribution to our Club and we should give them the opportunity to win our business.
This week we wish to acknowledge some of our Partners in Dunsborough Motor Sales, Tas’s Bakery, Bootleg Brewery, Stepping Up, Thinkwater and Stihl
ROCK N ROLL NIGHT
Saturday night was a great success with over 100 rockers attending the night. The band Nitro Net played great music and had everyone up and dancing. A big thank you to Janice French, Gina Holroyd and the ladies for all of their help in the organizing of the night.
SUNDAY LUNCH @ THE CLUB
Chef Colin Lyttle will be providing meals from 12.00 pm on Sunday’s. at the Club The Sunday special will be a 300g rump steak, chips, salad and either a schooner of beer, a wine or a glass of sparkling for $20.00. There will also be a choice of other dishes to choose from. Meals are also available on Saturday from 4.30pm. Come along and enjoy the new alfresco dining area.
Another dedicated volunteer
Thanks Ben
FRIDAY TWILIGHT BOWLING
Friday at 6.00pm (5.45pm arrive). Mike O’Mara will be running a social twilight popstick drawn pairs. Cost is $5.00. Cash prizes. Great fun in a casual environment. Stay on for dinner after bowling.
BOWLS NEWS
MENS’ BOWLS
Newsletter Article
Men’s bowls
Janice Paddick-Hoover
Thursday 12th February.
There were 41 players and the winners were K Littlefair and G Oddy on plus 21, the runners-up on plus 18 were G Robinson, I Creagh and B Pearce. The consolation with plus 7 went to G Winter and R Pollard. The MB award went to R Lees and G Owens.
Bootleg Brewery Mens Championship Pairs.
PLEASE NOTE : The final for both the Championship and the Plate has been postponed to FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10TH with a 3.30 for 4pm start.
This is one day before the Super Six starts and two days before Hadleys Fours. Come one and come all to see what has promised to be a great championship final between two teams. Gibb/Sharpe versus Brown/Oddy.
COACHING CLINIC THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16TH.
Wayne Coyle has accepted our invitation to him to hold a coaching clinic on Feb 16th. It will be for one hour and starts at 11am. The new novices are encouraged to attend but the clinic is also open to everyone and anyone who would like some tips, advice, freshen up and just take part. This is open to all bowlers, male and female. Many thanks to Wayne for his time and skill.
LADIES BOWLS
PENNANTS JAN 31ST AT MARGARET RIVER.
Dunsborough:- J.Kelly, H.Reynolds, M.Black, M.Armstrong, played Augusta Blue.
Dunsborough 3 points, Augusta Blue 3 points .
Dunsborough Blue:- Sue Chester, Gail Barry, Sharon Sharp, Kate Speedy, played Cowaramup.
Dunsborough Blue 1 point Cowaramup 5 points.
Dunsborough White had a Bye.
Points as at 31st Jan :- Aug gold 50.75, M/R Gold 47.50, M/R Green 46.67, Dunsborough 43.75
M/R 40.67, Duns White 38.50, Duns Blue 32.08, Aug Blue 31.25, Cowaramup 23.33
The last game will be held at Dunsborough on the 7th Feb. Finals will be held 14th Feb at a venue
to be decided, dependent on which is the winning team.
SOCIAL BOWLS WED 1ST FEB.
Ladies Inter League fours were held in Busselton, so several of our members were playing there.
14 ladies played a two games of 12 ends.
Winners were P.Howley, M.Armstrong, E. Littlefair and M. Allum.
CROQUET NEWS
Twilight Croquet
We extend a welcome to all visitors who would care to join us in a game of golf Croquet, Friday evenings 5 pm for a 5.15 start, finish by 6.30 in time to enjoy a meal at the club
Equipment available cost $6.00.
GOLF NEWS
Dunsborough & Districts Country Club
Newsletter Men’s Golf Section 7 February,2017
(Ron Carmody –Capt)
This week’s games are on Wednesday and Saturday with names in by 12.45 for 1.00 pm Hit Off.
Last Wednesday Barry Jackson scored a creditable 38 points to winn the day with Barry Guest Runner up on 30 points. Barry Jackson was also the best long Putt on N0 18.
On Saturday 4 Feb we played Ambrose Threes Stroke with close scores being set by all teams.
Winning Team – Jim Parry , Doug Gilchrist, Ron Carmody 40 5/6 Nett
Second Team – Barry Jackson, Ian Potts, Mal Williamson. 41 1/3 “
Third Team- Doug MacPherson, John Crute, John Nicholson 46 2/3 “
Vets Golf Season for 2017 got under way with the first game at Capel on Monday 6 February.
We had a group of nine players entered and they all scored quite well on the Capel Course with our OBE ‘s Mark Embry and Jim Parry scoring 36 points , just 6 behind the winning score of 42.
Renovation of No 14 Green is under way to raise it so as to prevent water run off in the future.
A new small shed for the storage and loan availability for visitors is nearly ready to be placed in the ally near the golf cart shed. Thanks to the two Barrys and Ron Carmody for getting this ready for use.
A Meeting of the Combined Men and Ladies Golf Committee is scheduled for Tuesday 21 Feb. at 9.00 am
See you on the Tee.
Ron Carmody
CYCLE NEWS
Hi Riders,
Members of the Cycle Club have been busy as usual. Thanks to the 18 or so helpers who came along on Sunday’s Trail Care Day and helped build new structures, prune, rake, chop, and use our new toys- a hedge trimmer and blower vac. There is more to be done, look out for our next Trail Care Day Sunday feb 26. 8.30am for a couple of hours or so.
We are preparing for two MTB events in March, Vineyards 101 ride, and X Adventure.
Mondays GRASSROOTS Ride was well attended with about 7 younger kids, and 7 older ones plus parents and helpers. Competition was tough, with timed rides over various trails according to ability and confidence.
Next GRASSROOTS Ride Monday Feb 20. Check out Facebook for more info and term timetable.
Social beginners MTB ride Sunday Feb 12th at Margaret River. Meet 2.30 pm at Rotary Park for a ride on Return of the Jedi. Approx 13 km trail, flat, uses Heritage Trail out to Burnside Rd, then return along easy non- technical singletrack. Advanced riders could do their own ride on favourite Black Trails and meet for a recovery drink at Brewhouse Margaret River. This ride suitable for families and kids.
Plenty of options here to catch up with new members,
Cheers,
Helen Baker
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
Friday night meals are available between 6.00 pm & 7.30 pm.
Friday Night Menu
10th February 2017
Main
Fish and chips, tartar sauce and garden salad
Dukkah crusted chicken schnitzel topped with spinach, mozzarella and bacon, served with chips and coleslaw
Beef bourguignon pie with sweet potato mash and mushy peas.
Vegetable curry with savoury wild rice and crispy pappadum’s
Dessert
Fresh fruit salad and vanilla ice cream
Cost for two courses
$25 per person
Please advise of any dietary requirements prior to Friday.
Email: manager@dunsboroughcountryclub.org.au
To book your table Click Here
Friday Night Jackpot
The Jackpot Draw on Friday night was not won. This Friday night there will be two jackpot draws. The first draw will be for $1000. The second draw for $100. Members must be financial and present to claim. The Jackpot is drawn between 5.30pm and 6.30pm in the Clubroom bar.
Keep Smiling!