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By Bridging the Gap. Twenty four ladies played 30 boards last week & once again the South direction had few points. In the E/W direction, huge congratulations to novice players Mary Lush & Yvonne Hegarty who had a fabulous 59.33%  followed by freshly paired, Robyn Talbot & Jenni Castine who scored very well with 57%.  N/S winners were Rosie Legoe & Sally Macdonald with 56.33%, the ever consistent Jill Perkins & Sars Crawford followed with 54.33 & the remaining pairs in that direction were not far behind.  Well done to Susie Mort & Sue Munro who are both novices & scored a creditable 45%.  It’s really encouraging seeing these new bridge players developing their knowledge & persevering with this intricate card game.  Thank you to both Sue Hood & Jill Redway who have helped beginners with various bridge topics.  Sue recently held a lesson on playing No Trump hands which […]

By Jane Fitzgerald. Eight ladies played a Stroke round for the Monthly Medal and Brooch. The round was kindly sponsored by Mrs Joan Turner. The winner of the scratch was Helen Cother with a 94 off the stick. Nett winner was Sarah Fry with a superb 70 nett. Sarah also won the Monthly Medal and […]

By Rosie Legoe. Last week’s competition was the ‘Shepherds Hill’ Monthly Medal Stroke round generously sponsored by the England family who are long-time supporters of the Lucindale Country Club: special thanks to Min England sourcing such useful & beautiful prizes. Although fine & warm weather was enjoyed, the strong winds ‘put the wind up’ whilst putting precariously on our fast greens. Thankfully the natives are flowering magnificently & at times helped soothe souls who were tested by either their golf or swooping magpies. We all loved seeing Audrey Brooker back at the clubhouse & great seeing Sharon Menz again after her Queensland holiday. A highlight of the day for majority of golfers was the magnificent monthly medal lunch, thank you to Julie Wilks & Petrina Smith who provided fish & chips! Huge congratulations to the September Monthly Medal, A Grade Gross & Nett Winner, Nicole Hocking with a nett 71 […]

By Jenny Dickenson. Naracoorte Squash Club commenced their Spring Pennant last Wednesday night with 8 teams of 5 and it was great to see so many new and returning players to squash and we welcome all players for the new pennant. There were some long and great games on the first night ensuring it will be an interesting 12 weeks. Returning player Bryce who has not played for many years started the season well with a convincing win over Ewen who has stepped up to No. 2 with a big improvement last pennant. Vicki had a huge 5-setter to start the pennant against junior Jordy who was filling in for Lorraine who has had knee surgery and we look forward to her returning soon. Andrew and Jack also had a long and very close 5-set match with Andrew getting 2 more points 63-61 although Jack won the final set 17-15 […]

By Sam Brooksby. A field of 76 (23 ladies and 53 men) played the Jane and Arthur Porter Classic – Day 1, on Saturday 9th September 2023 . Mens: A Grade winner: Tim Shortt 34 Pts (C/B); A Grade runner-up: Wade Stewart 34 Pts; B Grade winner: Michael Weatherall 40 Pts; B Grade runner-up: Luke Gibbs 38 Pts; C Grade winner: Brett Patterson 41 Pts; C Grade runner-up: George Porter 37 Pts. Ladies: A Grade winner: Colleen Hamilton 24 Pts; A Grade runner-up: Kim Trueman 23 Pts; B Grade winner: Cathy Lawrie 38 Pts; B Grade runner-up: Chris McDonald 33 Pts. Ball Rundown: Men: 36: James Fulton; 35: Jordan Borg, Ben Carter;  33: Michael Shapel.  Ladies:  29: Effie Shapel; 28: Rosie Legoe; 27: Jill Steen; Nearest to Pins: Farmers Leap: Cathy Lawrie; Naracoorte Print: Trevor Smith. Bushman’s Arms Nearest to Pins: Men A Grade: N/A; Men B Grade: Barry Munn; […]

By Valma Jennings. Robe Bowling Club held their Summer Opening Day on Sunday 10th September on a lovely sunny day. President Harold Manton welcomed members and visitors. Patron & Life Member Vic Dawson sent down the first Jack and 2022-23 Club Champion Steve Farrell sent down the first bowl. Forty players played a game of […]

By Paul Mitchell . After 50 years of attending the Naracoorte races, safeguarding the club’s future has become the main mission for John ‘Yogi’ Telfer. Yogi worked for his bookmaker father Murray across the South East racing circuit – and beyond – for many years, then took a break before eventually joining the Naracoorte Racing Club […]