Welcome to this week’s update for Friday 6 February. There’s plenty happening around the club with pennant heading towards finals (for some), and we look ahead to some great social and competitive club events still to come. Thanks to everyone who continues to support the Club on and off the greens.

Member’s Draw
Last week’s draw saw Carly Cummins’ number come out, but unfortunately Carly was not present.
This means there was no winner.
The jackpot now climbs to $170, to be drawn tomorrow night, Saturday 7 February at 6.30pm.
Remember: you must be at the Club to win.

Club Championship Singles
A huge congratulations to all our Club Championship Singles finalists who played last Sunday.

Results:
Men’s Singles: James Cousins 25 (def) Jason Lawrence 13
Women’s Singles: Hazel Gabriel 25 (def) Fi Cotter 14
Novice Singles: Jim McFadden 21 (def) Kelly Membrey 8

Well done to our three champions!
A big thank you to the Match Committee, Bowls Committee, all helpers and markers on the day, and the fantastic crowd who turned up to support the finalists.

Key Dates and Reminders
Catering & Social
Saturday 7 February
Stay or come back after pennant for a pasta feast at the Club.
Saturday 14 February
Spitting Image will be serving a gourmet BBQ to round out our final post‑pennant catering for the 25/26 season.

Call for entries - Club Championships
Open Pairs Handicap - Full day event on Sunday 15th March

Entries close on Sunday 1 March.
Be sure to find your pair and email entries to matchcommittee@citybowls.net
Two‑Bowls Singles – Full day event on Saturday 21st March
Entries close on Sunday 8 March. Email entries to matchcommittee@citybowls.net

Pennant – Weekend Competitions
Bonus Round Reminders:

Sunday 15 February: Bonus Round 15 for Div 7, away game. Check and update availability to assist the selectors.

As it stands, Div 7 will feature in finals.
Finals Dates:

Weekend 1: February 21 and 22
Weekend 2: February 28 and March 1
Weekend 3: March 7 and 8

Be sure to keep your availability updated for finals where needed to assist the selectors.

Pennant – Mid‑Week Competitions
Bonus Round Reminders:

Thursday 19 February: Bonus Round 15 for Div 6 mid‑week, away game. Update availability to assist selectors.

Div 6 sits top of the ladder and Div 2 is still a chance to make finals.
Finals Dates:

Week 1: February 24 and 26
Week 2: March 3 and 5
Week 3: March 10 and 12

Be sure to keep your availability updated for finals where needed to assist the selectors.

Upcoming Club Events

Sat 14 Mar – Open Singles and Handicap Singles Finals Day (1pm–5pm)
Sun 15 Mar – Open Pairs Handicap (full day) - ENTRIES STILL OPEN
Sat 21 Mar – Two‑Bowls Singles (full day) - ENTRIES STILL OPEN
Sun 22 Mar – Open Pairs and Mixed Pairs Finals Day (1pm–5pm)
Sat 28 Mar – Presentation Night (5pm–9pm)

Russell Up Dinners
A big thank you to David Loader for last night's delicious sumac chicken and dessert selection.
Only two weeks left of Russell Ups for the year.
Next week’s meal is listed in Events.
Questions: meals@citybowls.net
Fi (for Russell Up)

Obituary of Lynne Macdonald
23/08/1949 – 21/01/2026
Beloved wife of Peter Macdonald.
Much loved mother of Shem Macdonald and Rhian Panayotou.
Adored grandmother to Archie, Harry, Easton and Zara.
Lynney, you are forever loved and will be forever missed.

The family will hold a private cremation.
A wake will be held on 16 February from 1.30pm to 4pm at the City of Melbourne Bowls Club.
All friends of Lynne and Peter are welcome.

That’s all for this week’s update. Best of luck to all our teams across the weekend and mid‑week rounds, and we look forward to seeing you around the Club. Have a great week and enjoy your time on the greens.

Keep rolling
Grant Banks (Banksy)
Vice Chair
City of Melbourne Bowls Club