60
Years
Of
Ladies
Bowls
Photo courtesy Ann Hurst
Players from Leeton Soldiers and District Clubs, Griffith Exies Club, Darlington
Point, Naranderra and the Hay Services club joined the ladies from the Hay
Women’s Bowls teams (Bowling and Golf Club) on a warm spring morning to
celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Hay Women’s Bowling Club.
Jeannie Whitelaw travelled from her
new home in South Australia for the
celebr ations. “I wouldn’t miss this for
anything’, said Jeannie, "I've been
looking forward to it.”
The Hay Bowling Clubroom was awash in a sea of pink and white with tables
decorated with pink tablecloths with white lace overlays and balloons. Each
place was set with a hand made card holding an embroidered hanky for each
bowler and guest.
As temperatures reached 30 degrees it was a welcome break after the
competition, for the ladies to enter the cool of the club and enjoy a sumptuous
lunch of cold meats and salads, prepared by volunteers.
President Marilyn Pynor welcomed all players and guests to the celebrations
and in reply the District president—Estella congratulated the club on their
success and longevity. Estella said, “It is a great achievement and we wish the
club many more years of happy bowling.” She also praised the efforts of the
Hay Women’s Bowling Club and gave appreciation for the hospitality always
given by those women.
Club Secretary Manager, David Townsend also congratulated the Women’s
Club and thanked those who had travelled for coming; concluding with three
cheers for the ‘Ladies in Pink.’
After lunch a celebration cake, made by Val Lugsdin and decorated by Cheryl
Ridley, was cut by the eldest bowler in the Club, 94 year old Edna Sterry.
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Fay Cummins and Eunice Congdon,
Patrons of the Ladies Bowls Club
Over 60 years ago women were not
permitted to play the game, but were much
appreciated for their sandwich making
skills. Times have certainly changed.
‘Cocky’ Hurst helping in the kitchen.