General News
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New bowls for social bowlers
We’re thrilled to have 32 sets of these new VBC coloured Taylor GTR Bowls for social use. VBC emblem on them too! NZCT granted us $14k, with the $6K remainder paid between Gary Ruane of Metroclad, Gary Lawson of Natural Living Homes, and Nilesh Patel from Taylor Bowls NZ.
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No bowls this weekend (4/5 October 2025)
Lots of rain over recent days, and not a great forecast anyway, so the greens are closed this weekend. Unfortunately that means the Ready To Roll open bowls day on Sunday isn’t happening.
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Marcus Ruane in winning College Sport Wellington side
Well done to Marcus Ruane for winning in the College Sport Wellington bowls. He won the Judy Howat Cup triples, playing with other promising young bowlers, Marshall Kenny and Lily Signal. They were playing for Upper Valley who won the overall title.
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Julia in Development Rep team!
Congratulations to Julia Spiers for not only making the Development Rep team, but also featuring on the image!
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Open Day: 1pm this Sunday 6 October
1pm this Sunday we are open for the Bowls Wellington “Ready to Roll” day, which is for people wanting to try lawn bowls. Anyone who has played before is welcome to come up for a game too. You don’t need bowls or any gear, just turn up and we’ll look after you. Great for the…
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New amenities
Good news! The club has obtained a well overdue new pool table, and also new gas heaters (upstairs & downstairs). Tip: The gas heaters have a label on the cord that describes how best to turn them off.
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Bowls NZ Annual Report
You can view the Bowls NZ 2022-23 Annual Report (released 31 August 2024) here: Bowls New Zealand 2022-23 Annual Report
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Well done team
Great work today by club members who were able to give their time today to help out at the working bee. A great display of teamwork and camaraderie. Thanks! And extra thanks to Nina for the food!!
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Opening night – Friday 13 September
Opening Night for the 2024-25 season is on Friday 13 September 2024 from 5.00pm – 9.00pm. All members, and anyone looking to take up the game of lawn bowls either competitively or socially is welcome to come to Opening Night.
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New committee
Positions allocated so far in new committee: President Gary Ruane Vice Presidents Nina De Munnik Raymond Martin Treasurer Helen Fortune Secretary Robyn Rintoul IT Manager Colvin Inglis Centre Delegate Lou Newman Bar Manager Laurie Guy Men’s Match Convenor Robbie Bennett Committee – Other: Ben King Helen King
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