50th Anniversary for GCTDLBA

a golden day for GCTDLBA 50th anniversary

By Gail Waitai

A kaleidoscope of colour and happy faces captured the mood of the day as the GCTDLBA celebrated its 50th anniversary after 11 teams of triples kicked off for a fun morning of bowls. Everyone received a commemorative bowls cloth, drink, voucher and raffle ticket plus there were plenty of prizes for the winners of spiders and touchers. Special guests on the day included 51 non-players, 12 past presidents and the following five special guests: Life Member Myrna Farthing, who received her 25 years of service medal; Patron Dawn Forrest; Bowls Queensland representatives Colleen Ryan and Carmel Gibb and Betty Smith, long-standing member of Surfers Paradise BC.

There were many momentous moments as bowlers from past and present rekindled friendships. The room was full of memorabilia to occupy the ladies until they completed their games. President Lolita Treasure welcomed everyone, introduced and thanked the management team, match committee and all sponsors of the event. Senior Vice President Vicki Day spoke dearly of the friendship she formed with special guest Betty Smith during her time spent at Surfers Paradise BC. Betty is now in her 93rd year and was honoured to be a part of the 50th celebrations.

One of the highlights of the day was awarding commemorative pins to the top 10 longest serving members of the district. These women, and many others before them, helped to lay the building blocks making the Gold Coast a strong and competitive district. The pins were a special contribution from President Lolita and were presented to players by Patron Dawn Forrest. As the day came to an end, President Lolita paid thanks to Colleen Gilbert, board members of the Broadbeach BC and everyone else who ensured a successful day was had by all.

BQ’s Colleen Ryan, Life Member Myrna Farthing & BQ’s Carmel Gibb

Betty Smith

120th anniversary FOR toowoomba bC

By Diane van Zeeland

On October 18, 120 years ago, Toowoomba Bowls Club was established at 40 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba. The club celebrated its 120th anniversary on the exact same day in 2020 with a friendly 3 Bowl Mixed Triples Carnival, luncheon and a special cake donated by a generous club member. Covid Plans were enforced with the game limited to 48 players. Everyone who participated really enjoyed the experience and felt pride in our club that was established in those grounds.

Pictured L-R: Diane van Zeeland, Ladies’ President & Michael Hanna, Men’s President

WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING?

RAYMOND RAINES is A GOOD CLUB MAN

Digger Raymond Raines

By Stephen Anderson

Bowler Ray Raines (Rainzee) is a member of the Camp Hill Bowls Club and a returned Australian serviceman from the Vietnam War. At age 19 he served with C Company 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) which was attached to 1730 Airborne Brigade (USA), based near Saigon, South Vietnam. He served his second tour with 8RAR Nui Dat, South Vietnam. On both tours he was in the infantry as a combat soldier. Ray is a happy go lucky guy who has supported both the men’s and women’s divisions over the past years. He is a regular at the barbeque during fundraising events and often donates items for the club raffles. This year, on Remembrance Day 2020, Rainzee attended a memorial service at the Coorparoo RSL and Community Club to reflect, remember and lay a wreath for fallen soldiers. After the service, he played in the regular social bowls competition at Camp Hill Bowls Club. As this was Remembrance Day, Ray sponsored the raffle and supplied all the prizes. The main prize was a women’s collectable Remembrance 24-carat gold plated locket, which was won by Alan Cook (Cookie). At the end of last year, Ray supplied and presented an engraved “Nuts n’ Bolts Bowler” trophy to the most deserved social bowler. Ray gave each bowler a medallion attached to a lanyard in the club colours to remember 2020. Ray’s generous spirit also extends to other organisations. One of the more interesting activities is when Ray puts his grey beard to good use by playing Santa Claus for Corporate Body Groups with monies raised for selected charities. Ho ho ho! Ray’s main motivation is for veterans killed in action in Vietnam and those that have passed on since then (19652020) to be remembered. Rainzee also believes his actions in supporting others helps him with his PTSD therapy. Thank you for all that you do, Rainzee. You are definitely a good club man.

By Gail Walsh

2020 has been a stellar high performance year for two Mooloolaba Bowls Club sisters after they won a very impressive collection of trophies at both district and club level. Septuagenarian sisters Barbara Townsend and Carol Azzopardi have always been sport enthusiasts, but only started playing lawn bowls in later years. They exhibit a healthy and respectful form of sibling rivalry, but also compete well together. For example, when the sisters played against each other in the Club Singles Championship and the score was an evenly matched 24-all, they remained focused until the very last exciting bowl. I asked what advice they would give, or to what they attributed their successes. Their answers were very succinct: Barbara said “Never ever give up”. Carol said “Stay very focused”. Barbara was awarded SCDLBA-2020 District Champion and won the following SCDLBA District Championships: District Singles, District Fours and was runner-up in the District Triples. At Mooloolaba Bowls Club, Barbara won Bowler of the Year 2020. Barbara also won the Championship Pairs, the Veteran Singles Championship, the Consistency Championship and was runner-up in the Championship Triples and runner-up in the Championship Mixed Pairs. Carol won the SCDLBA District Fours and at the Mooloolaba Bowls Club, Carol also won the Championship Singles, the Championship Pairs and was runner-up in the Consistency Championship and runner- up in the Veterans Championship. These sisters are avid contestants at local club fiestas, play pennant for the club and have competed further afield in the Australian Open Over 60’s Pairs Competition. Carol coaches most Saturdays at the club, but both sisters are club assets. Barbara has some advice for “newbies” to bowling, “enter everything!” she said. It is the best way to improve your game.

SUNSHINE COAST’S NEW COACHES

Mooloolaba Bowls Club’s Barbara Townsend with her SCDLBA District Singles Trophy

Sisters Barbara Townsend (left) Carol Azzopardi (right) competing in the Mooloolaba Bowls Club Singles Championship

Newly accredited coaches on the Sunshine Coast Front L-R: Debbie Sawtell-Mapleton, Jo Foster-Buderim, Pam Bishop-Pelican Waters & Eric Tomsene (Ecka) BQ State Coaching Committee. Back L-R: Bruce White-Coolum, Wayne Brown-Coolum & Michael De GronoNambour Heights

WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING?

MT GRAVATT HONOURS TWO MATRIARCHS

By Margaret Valentine, Secretary, Mt Gravatt Bowls Club / Ladies Section

Mt Gravatt Bowls Club’s Ladies Section celebrated important milestones for two longstanding members this year. Life members Anne O’Regan and Margaret Gallagher were both able to join the ladies to celebrate their milestone occasions. Anne received a 50-year membership badge and also celebrated her 90th birthday and Margaret was presented with a matriarch badge on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Margaret’s achievements after joining the Club in 1979 are too numerous to detail. She held many positions on the Mt Gravatt committee over a number of years as well as attaining her Level 2 National Coaching accreditation. She achieved great success on the green winning numerous championships and also winning a bronze medal in the Mixed Pairs at the 1994 Masters Games in Brisbane. Anne’s achievements, like Margaret’s, include many club championships too numerous to mention, including representing the club in a number of pennant competitions. Anne and Margaret both reflected on the times past when they competed together or against one another on the green at State level, with each commenting on what a champion bowler the other lady was. It was lovely for both ladies to be able to join us for lunch to mark these important occasions. Congratulations Anne and Margaret!

President Bev Geldart with matriarch Anne O’Regan

Matriarch Margaret Gallagher with President Bev Geldart

MT GRAVATT DIV 1 PENNANT

Although last year was difficult, the Mt Gravatt Bowls Club Ladies Section was still able to celebrate the success of our Division 1 Pennant team after they won the Gateway District Pennant. The women then lost to Broadbeach who became the State champions. The players at Mt Gravatt are proud of the results that our representatives were able to achieve.

Div 1 Team: Deb Logan, Fay Woodward, Margaret Robertson, Kay Smith, Ann Beliveau, Val Chappel, Hazel Locke, Cathy Lewis, Pam Palmer, Anne D’Ambrosio, Gail Pratt & Anne Houghton

By Lesley Bates

Along with local federal member for Dawson, George Christensen, I was invited by President Warren Hardy to the opening of the Gloucester Community and Hydeaway Bowls Club late last year. I was invited to address the 100 or so bowlers and members and I highlighted the thousands of hours of planning, construction, consultations and volunteer work that went into making the club a reality. I also said that I hoped that once the bowlers got the bug to play competitively, they would join with the 15 other clubs in the Mackay District. Hydeaway Bay would be welcomed with open arms as it would be wonderful to have another club on board to share the many benefits of being with Bowls Queensland, Bowls Australia and World Bowls. With Greg Duncan of Alligator Creek’s help, donated carpet by Airlie Beach and North Mackay Bowls Clubs, a volunteer architect and engineer, members’ hard work, contractors who sharpened their pencils to a fine point and George Christensen’s federal funding of $100,000, Warren Hardy’s dream was turned into a modern and inviting facility for travellers and locals. Already two newcomers have joined their local Airlie Beach Club. Once there are 20 members who wish to extend their

L-R: George Christensen – Federal Member for Dawson, RBM Lesley Bates, Warren Hardy – President of Gloucester Sports and Recreation Association, Chris Cernosco, owner of Whitsunday Bricklaying.

experience further, the club will apply to the Mackay District for inclusion. In honour of Warren’s persistence, planning, relationship building and his overall commitment to his community, the bar was officially given his name at the ceremony.

TOOWOOMBA BC PENNANT TEAM STRONGER THAN EVER

By Lenny Rasmussen

It was 10 years ago when the Toowoomba Bowls Club (TBC) last entered more than one team in the DDBA men’s pennant. In 2020, TBC’s mens ranks were strengthened after attracting several experienced bowlers to the club. Developing newcomers to the game provided further depth to the squad. TBC’s 1st Division squad played consistently throughout the season and were undefeated, winning a total of 22/24 rinks. The side suffered their only defeat going down In a ‘nail biting’ 56-57 to Algester in the Zone 2 pennant play off. Not to be outdone, the TBC reserve grade squad won the 4th Division Flag as well.

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR QRI BUNDY SOCIAL BOWLS

By Trish Hansen

Congratulations to the QRI Bundaberg Branch Lawn Bowls Social Club Committee Members for 2021-2023. QRI members bowl every second Sunday morning at Burnett Bowls Club.

Pictured from L- R Secretary-Treasurer John Lucy, Games Director Denis Bust, Selector Sue Jardine, President Keith Ware, Vice President John Simpson.

WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING?

BARGARA’S NEW COVER

Bargara Bowls Club has installed hardcover roofing meaning that bowls can be played in all weather and at all times of the day with the new lighting. Chair David Arnold said that the renovation has attracted many new players.

IMAGE: Aaron Goodwin, Bundaberg Today

VICTORIA POINT LADIES’ CHRISTMAS FUN DAY

By Joan Brotherton

In mid-December 2020, the Victoria Point Bowls Club held the Ladies’ Christmas Break-up Day. We had a wonderful attendance and all enjoyed the beautiful morning tea before going out on the green for a fun game of bowls. There were touchers for everyone and around 10.30am, when it was extremely hot and humid, the players enjoyed some very welcome ice blocks. After the game finished, all members were invited into the beautifully decorated function room for a lovely Christmas lunch supplied by our caterer, Cyril. We were also joined by about 15 women who did not play, but are long term members who enjoy attending our play days and special events. Our Games Director handed out prizes for the game, followed by a special presentation by our President Lesley to the Members of Council, Office Bearers and Special Members – Dorothy Deasy for 35 years as Delegate, Pat Ware who was made an Honorary Member, Rhonda Howie and Shirley Drake for being long term members and Maureen Palmer who has been our Welfare Officer for many years. The special Christmas raffles were drawn and the wonderful and enjoyable day was concluded by all members standing and singing the Christmas carol, “We wish you a merry Christmas”.

Decorated function room Secretary Lesley Mitchell with her special prize for her toucher Back L-R: Flo O’Donnell, Bev Cadioli, Maureen Palmer, Lyn Fisher. 2nd row L-R: Margaret Freeman, Shirley Drake, Margaret Potter, Margaret Newitt, Pat Ware. Front L-R: Heather Bahr, Rhonda Howie, Dorothy Deasy

By Betty Clarke

On Saturday December 19, Cleveland Bowls Club renamed a green in honour of an outstanding member of our club, Mary Ross. It’s a rare event in a bowls club’s life to name a green. We do so to ensure that every time a bowler comes to the club, they are reminded of the contribution that a particular person has made to the club’s story. This is a fitting gesture for someone who has done everything in bowls while at Cleveland. Mary has a mighty list of achievements, and has brought great credit and profile to the club over many years, and has done so with great wit and charm at all times. We trust that Mary understands that the club holds her in the highest possible regard. Some of Mary’s bowling achievements go back more than 30 years and include: • Won the State Singles Championship in 1990 winning 9 straight games • In 1991 and 1993 Mary was selected to play for Queensland in the Test Series against New South Wales and Victoria • In 1991, 92, 93, 95, 96 and 1997 she was selected to play for Queensland in State of Origin matches • Mary led her Cleveland team and the side to victory in the State Pennant Finals at Bribie Island in 2010 • Mary with fellow member Jacob Nelson won the State Mixed Pairs Championship in 2013. Mary was 84 and Jacob 14 years of age at that time, proving bowls is indeed a sport for all ages • Won District Championships in Pairs in 2010 on her 81st birthday • Won Fours and Triples multiple times • Won the Cleveland Ladies Singles Championship 14 times. • Won the Ladies Championships in Pairs, Fours and Triples in our Club multiple times. • In addition, Mary has served on the Board of Management and as Ladies President. Mary is someone we wish all present and future club members to remember with fondness and admiration and in the meantime we hope she enjoys bowling on her green.

MT GRAVATT’S CHRISTMAS OPEN TRIPLES

By Reg Walls

On Sunday December 6, Mt Gravatt Bowls Club held our Christmas Open Triples competition. The program consisted of three games of two bowl triples each of two hours or 18 ends duration. We enjoyed two full greens and a fine day to ensure a great day for all attending. We had a good mix of visiting and own members participating. Congratulations to all winners. Sponsors of the day were Club Southside, Malouf Pharmacy, Southside Toyota, Travelodge Hotel Garden City and Gauci Family Trust.

WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING?

HARVESTER NIGHT AT INGHAM

By Paul Hallam

With 64 players on the green, Harvester Night at Ingham Bowls Club was a pre-Christmas event to enjoy. The organisers Joey, Luisa and Alf Di Bella, with help from Mark Rotondo put on a successful evening. Bowlers enjoyed two games and a delicious dinner. Sponsors were very generous with prizes for the night, allowing a prize for each of the 64 players and 27 raffle prizes. Thank you to all of our sponsors, staff and volunteers for helping make this night successful.

Winners Mark Di Bartolo, Andrew Di Bartolo, Michael Sorbello & Eddie Gatti Barmen Frank Pallanza and Cliff Johnson Players in action on the Ingham green

Prime Minister’s

Cup 2020 By Debbie Henricksen

Winners: L-R: Jim Wise, Eileen Swanson, Linda Morish & Bob Dobinson from Pine Rivers

Covid-19 cancelled our fun for quite some time and we were all anxious to get out of the house and back to the greens. Once we were given the green light, games directors were scrambling to schedule their club championships while district delegates were arranging Pennant competitions in the time remaining for 2020. Kallangur Bowls Club were determined to hold the 37th Prime Minister’s Cup, the only bowling trophy and event of its kind. Inaugurated in1984, the then Prime Minister Bob Hawke and Dean Wells, then ALP Member for Petrie, co-presented the inaugural event. Kallangur Bowls Club is now home to the cup and proudly displays the charter document. All 19 Moreton Bay District clubs were invited to send teams. Played by 18 teams on Sunday, November 15, many away teams had hopes of taking home some of the prize pool. Sponsors were Steven Miles, Deputy Premier for QLD, Labour Member for Murrumba and Patron of Kallangur Bowls Club and Shane King, Labour Member for Kurwongba and a staunch supporter of the club. Gary McNair, VP of the ALP Kallangur Branch presented the prize money and trophy. Chairman of the Board, David Hill thanked special guests, sponsors, players and volunteers for making this event a great day.

Runners-up Windsor team Third place –Kallangur team skipped by Chris Lehane Committee President- Ken Small, Steven Miles – Deputy Premier for QLD & Ladies’ Committee President – Jenny La Rooij

“Homebush” Steam Train Blue Hauling Tipper John Deere Harvester

MEET RICO BASAGLIA

By Paul Hallam

Enrico Richard Basaglia was born in lngham on August, 24 1950. He went to Primary School in Halifax and completed Secondary School – Year 12 in 1968 at lngham State School. Rico obtained an apprenticeship with Hinchinbrook Shire Council (HSC) as a fitter and turner in 1969. In 1972, he married Stephanie Bovero. They have two children, Priscilla and Blair, and two grandchildren. Rico continued working with HSC, progressing to workshop foreman, workshop superintendent and finally plant manager in 1982. He worked with the council until early 2015 when he retired after 46 years. During his time at the council, Rico became friends with Councillor John Covell, who was also the president of Ingham Bowls Club. A social game of bowls was organised between HSC staff and Ingham Bowls Club members. Rico enjoyed the game immensely and on New Year’s Day in 1991, John Covell signed him up as a member. Rico learned a lot during his first year and applied to be a part of the Bowls Club Council in 1992. Rico became president of the club in 1998. Under his reign as president, the decision was made to change the green from grass to synthetic in 1999. Rico also assisted with other positions - barman, selector and secretary from 2008 to 2020. In 2018, Rico received the Meritorious Award Medal for 25 continuous years service, on the Bowls Club Council. The award was presented by Gary Costigan, the President of NQDMBA. As with many bowlers’ families, Rico has spent so much time at the bowls club that his wife Stephanie suggested he take his bed there. When Covid–19 restrictions came into force in March 2020, Rico continually updated the club with the ever-changing rules. He is an excellent club member and willing to assist with any task. Rico’s talent extends to more than being on the bowls green. He is an excellent craftsperson. He makes children’s wooden toys and has progressed to making cane tippers and other models. Recently, he was asked to make a model of Victoria Mill’s 100-year-old steam train “Homebush”. As always, his model is flawless, as he goes to great detail to make his models as close as possible to the real items. Many of his models have been sold to people in Queensland and interstate. Rico retired from the Bowls Club Council after 28 years of service in December to spend more time with his family and focus on making his models.

Rico receiving the Meritorious Award Medal from Gary Costigan

WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING?

CLEVELAND BC GOES BUS TO BUSH AGAIN!

Cleveland Bowls Club players ready for their trip to Stanthorpe

By Betty Clarke

After a successful and enjoyable trip to Yarraman and Nanango Bowls Clubs in 2020, Cleveland Bowls Club continued with Episode 2 of Bus to the Bush, venturing to The Summit Bowls Club, just east of Stanthorpe. With 44 Cleveland bowlers bowling against 34 from The Summit and District, it was the best turnout of bowlers that The Summit has had in recent years with both of the greens full. We were served a scrumptious barbeque lunch, enjoyed cold drinks and exchanged stories. It was country hospitality at its best and while it was difficult to leave our newly made friends, we had other places to be.

We checked into our motels and met up again at O’Mara’s pub in Stanthorpe for more drinks and dinner. After breakfast the next morning, we travelled to Killarney for a game on the way home. The green was a bit of a challenge, however, the hospitality and lunch were, again, first class. We arrived back at our club around 5pm, very tired but very happy after an enjoyable two days in the country.

Cleveland & The Summit players on the green

Thanks to everyone who came along. Your financial contribution to these towns would have been very welcome. Cleveland Bowls Club challenges other city bowls clubs to venture to the bush and enjoy the fantastic spirit of the country people.

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By Paul Hallam

Dr Brett Scott and 40 of his staff celebrated their end of year party at Ingham Bowls Club. The dress code was a “Seniors” theme. Before the evening’s entertainment, they took to the green to play bowls. Dinner was provided by the Majestic Cafe, followed by Santa who gave out presents to one and all. Then the young (and young at heart) danced the night away. Thanks to Jess and Carol for setting up and decorating the tables, also to Elsa and John Piotto for working on the bar and John and Paul Hallam for setting up the bowls and assisting the players.

Dr Brett Scott dressed as the Big Bad Wolf, in grandma’s nightie Elsa and John Piotto working the bar Dancing the night away Audra about to bowl

PIALBA CLASSIC FOURS

By John Walker

The Pialba Classic Fours held in Hervey Bay for the third time in November 2020 had 28 teams instead of the usual 32, due to operating the carnival in a Covid-19 safe manner and better control with social distancing.

Bowlers from across the state converged on Pialba to throw out the challenge of playing for the $10,900 prizemoney up for offer. Some of the State’s best bowlers from the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton areas attended. The Friday night Calcutta kicked the carnival off with a massive $11, 500 pool to be distributed out for the first four past the post. When a regional club offers such good prizemoney it attracts players like the Nelson brothers Jacob and Kane, Jake Rynne the State Champion of Club Champion winner, Peter Leon the State Singles Champion, Australian Pairs Skip Sean Baker, Matt Lucas, State Pairs Champion, Nick Cahill with numerous State Junior titles, current State representatives Sean Ingham, Jimmy Anderson, Steven Tong, Mitch Meares and Scott De Jongh-Fitzpatrick.

Geoff Gees and Tim Smith auctioned all 28 teams to raise a record pool of $11,500. Team Lucas with the legend Brett Wilkie, Craig Hodges and Peter Ivey sold for $1,500 and last year’s winners Team Tong sold for $1,300. The eventual carnival winners Team Nelson went for $1,300. 1st prize payout for the Calcutta was $6,115. The top two teams, Team Nelson and Team McLauchlan had to play each other in the last round

Winners of Pialba Classic Fours L-R Sponsor Graham McNaughton, John Newell, Jake Rynne, Kane Nelson & Skip Jacob Nelson

Runners Up - Pialba Classic Fours 2020 L-R Sponsor from Church of Christ Qld, Peter Ivey, Craig Hodges, Matt Lucas & Brett Wilkie

to claim the win. However, sitting close by was the Dougy Wilson side and the Matty Lucas team endeavouring to win with a good end’s result to challenge the top two.

After the dust had settled and scores were recorded, the team of young guns Jacob Nelson, Kane Nelson, Jake Rynne and John Newell were the victors for year 2020.

WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING?

GOOSIES $10,000

By Tony Allsop

North Mackay Bowls Club has had an excellent year, even though the Covid19 virus had the club closed for a few months. The club is now trading as the Gooseponds Sport and Recreation Club, ‘Goosies’ for short. This change was to bring the club into line with others, and to show it is more than just a bowling club. Amenities include dining, coffee lounge, two function rooms, one with a dance floor, a main bar area plus of course a large undercover bowling area of 16 rinks.

Situated on the bank of the Gooseponds where there are many geese, with at least one each year laying her eggs in the club grounds, the club’s change of name was quite appropriate.

The club held its inaugural ‘Goosies $10,000’ competition over the weekend of 21st and 22nd Nov, with clubs from Townsville to Sarina competing for $10,000 in prizemoney. Teams of four players, not necessarily from the same club, competed for 17 prizes. Almost all rinks were full for this competition. It was a huge success and will continue annually.

Winners: First place overall went to the team of Wally Kleidon, Barry Jackson, Steve Rodolfi and Wade Cranstone; second was L. Kinnear, S. Kinnear, G. Kinnear and R. Horsfall; third was Don Peet, Dave Peet, Barry Brown and Rick Dunn.

The AGM was held on 30th November and following that a Special General Meeting was held to consider and adopt a new constitution and by laws for the club.

Images: Ian Morris and Tony Allsop

Winners: Wally Kleidon, Barry Jackson, Steve Ridolfi & Wade Cranston

227 Players enjoying the inaugural Goosies $10,000 competition

INGHAM CHRISTMAS FUN DAY

By Paul Hallam

The women at Ingham Bowls Club gave us all a Fun Day, picking teams by paddlepop sticks, then playing two games of 10 ends. Each game had a power play with a chocolate prize for a toucher. The winners of each game played their second game on the rink to their left: 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 7 to 1 and so on. We all wore “something Chistmassy” as determined by the dress code for the day. There was plenty of colour and festivity on the green from the 36 players. At the conclusion of play, there were two teams on equal games and points. Two games each and 27 points. On countback Peter Herman’s team – John Holmes, David Horsley and Peter Herman defeated Jan Colson, Elsa Piotto and Glen Torrisi, 37 shots to 25. Players then sat down to a sausage sizzle, followed by delicious sweets made by the ladies. Thanks to Pat Miguel, Elsa Piotto and Jan Craven for working out the teams. Thanks also to Bev Eddleston for preparing the onions and sausages, which were cooked by Paul Hallam.