Congratulations to the No.7 Pennant side which took out the Far West District Flag last Sunday.

With a mixture of some old hardheads and new blood, the boys' next challenge is the Zone 4 Championships to be held at West Dubbo in a couple of weeks' time.

The side comprises Rick See, John Collins, Len Egan, Mick Edwards, Lloyd Peirce, Alby Harper, Steve Robinson, Steve Laws, Wayne Middleton, Warren Brown, Les Ney, Angelo Lomonaco and Brian Bolton.

The inaugural BCiB Open Triples tournament kicks off this Saturday and runs through until Sunday lunchtime.

Worth a cool $7000 and with free entry, this should be a terrific event.

In line with the club's philosophy in promoting bowls across all levels, Club Dubbo is staging two more tournaments in June.

There will be an over-60s tournament on Tuesday, June 16 valued at over $2000 and sponsored by Western District Lawn Cemetery, and on Saturday June 27, the club's major sponsor, Sainsbury Automotive, will be staging the $4400 Sainsbury Hyundai Medley Fours. Entries can be made through the club's bowls manager, Anthony Brown, on 6884 3000.

In Major Pairs' Championship results from last weekend, John Rodis and Henry Gordon moved into the semi-finals with a nail-biting win over Peter Johnson and Frank Rowe, 19-18.

The result wasn't determined until the very last bowl of the match, when Henry drew the 'absoluter'.

They will come up against Victor Brook and Anthony Brown who had a solid win over Steve Laws and Dave McMullen, 28-16.

In the other half of the draw, Sean Cairns and Ace Taylor demolished Darren Connolly and Matt Thompson to the tune of 26-6, to reach the final.

As defending champions, they await the outcome of the other semi-final due to be played before Saturday, June 13.

Buck Millgate and Henry Gordon were on fire last Wednesday afternoon, when they careered away for a resounding win in the social bowls competition. Bob Forrest and Angelo Lomonaco had to be content with second prize.

In Thursday afternoon's mixed event, Margaret Farlow, Ray Kemp (visitor) and Bev Agnew were the winners from Keith Farlow and Les Agnew.

Wet weather prevented bowlers from getting onto the greens last Friday morning.

Pennant results from last Sunday: No.1: Dubbo City 75 def West Dubbo 58; No.3: Dubbo City 60 def West Dubbo 55; No.4: West Dubbo 61 def Parkes 48; No.7: West Dubbo 69 def Yeoval 47.

The Club Singles' draw has been posted and first round matches are scheduled for the weekend June 13-14.

Players can arrange their matches beforehand, but will need to also arrange for their own markers.

Also coming up at Club Dubbo: Friday members' badge draw $1100; Saturday 'Dreams Come True' draw 7.30pm; $7000 BCIB Open Triples Tournament (free entry)

May 30-31; $2025 Over 60's Tournament - Tuesday June 16; $4400 Sainsbury Hyundai Open Medley Fours Tournament Saturday June 27.

Best wishes to two of our members, Don Breeze and John 'Turtle' Hodge, who are convalescing in Lourdes Hospital.

CITY WOMEN

Last week the No.2 Pennant players were acknowledged and applauded on their one game win over Forbes in the Region play-offs.

This week is regarding No.3 Pennant players in their Region play-offs. Writer can report that they came in second with wins against both Mudgee and Orange and losing to the eventual winner Cowra. The conditions on Tuesday morning May 19 were difficult so it was pleasing that the City players were able to defeat Mudgee. However, in the afternoon the weather was even worse than the morning being very wet and windy and very uncomfortable playing.

Cowra handled the conditions better and won the game against City. Wednesday May 20 was by far a better day weather wise and City were happy with their bowling to win the game when they played Orange. Well done players.

Congratulations to Trangie on winning the No.4 Pennant Region 12 play-offs. Good luck at State level.

Thursday May 21: Round Triples Margaret Knaggs, Helen Linnane, Helene Emblen def Judy Tighe, Glenice Pay, Rae Reynolds: Noeline Leoanrd, Ann Hands; Annette McMIllan def Edna Watmore, Pam Kilfoyle, Jenny Purseglove; Yvonne Monahan, Kay McKenzie, Judy O'Connor def Merrill O'Sullivan, Pam Roberts, Trish Gosper.

Tuesday May 26: Semi-final Club Triples Gai Elliott, Margaret Livermore, Geraldine Jasprizza def Yvonne Monahan, Kay McKenzie, Judy O'Connor; Noeline Leonard, Anne Hands, Annette McMillan def Margaret Knaggs, Helen Linnane, Helene Emblen.

Final of the Club Triples to be played on Thursday June 16 between Geraldine's team and Annette's team.. Good bowling girls.

Tuesday May 26: Social bowls Phyllis Yeo, Yvonne Rayner, Ruby Stockings def Annette Hoynes, Shirley Mathews, Laurace Lawson; Penny Ryan, Beryl Scott def S McMaster (visitor from Lakes Entrance), Shirley Walker; Lou Davis, Veronica Morgan def Joan Morrison, Colleen Brebner; lucky card draw winners: Noeline Leonard, Anne Hands, Annette McMillan; lucky card draw runners-up: Phyllis Yeo, Yvonne Rayner, Ruby Stockings.

Wednesday May 27: Gala Day at Gilgandra. Hope everyone who went had a lovely day

Monday June 1 monthly meeting please attend.

Tuesday June 2: District Triples commence at West Dubbo 8.30 morning tea.

Notice Board: Entries for Club Fours. Names for Edna's lunch names of chosen players for both the Mid West Challenge and Cameron Bowl.

DUBBO CITY

A semi-finals game of the Major Singles was played and the winner of that game was Richard Clarke who now moves into the finals against Warren Murray. The Minor Singles is still under way please refer to notice board for more details, all games start at 1pm this Saturday unless other arrangements have been made.

Social results, Wednesday, another good turn out of near 40 bowlers, winners; C Hepper, B Bates and B Livingstone; runners-up R Weigold, D Jasprizza and M Quill; third went to R Kemp and M Twohill. The champions with resters were N Hayburn and P Martin.

Saturday winners were J Davis, T Hando and K Scott; runners-up for the men were M Bendick, T McMaster and B Livingstone and for the women were; L Davis, S

Mathews and M O'Sullivan. The champion with the rester was M Livermore. Don't forget the Happy Hours Monday to Friday 5.30 to 6.30, NPL on Tuesdays 7pm

and joker, badge draws and raffles on Wednesdays. Not to mention the normal Friday raffles and badge draw which this week sits at $800. Come on in, experience

the changes and enjoy the hospitality of the little club with the Big Heart.

Good Bowls.

MACQUARIE WOMEN

Macquarie women's social bowls was held on Wednesday May 20 with a good roll-up. The result being: Wendy Willis and Daphne Dunbar def Marion Trethowan and Margaret McManus; Eunice Fraser, Ros Joseph, Chris Ensor def Sadie Shibble, Robyn Duncan, Barbara Reynolds; Lois Clark, Betty Cosier, Pam Dean def Lois Clarke, Gloria Wheeler, Pat Ryan.

Macquarie mixed bowls was held in ideal conditions on Sunday May 24 with Ros Joseph and Helen Hazlett def Kath Corke and Sadie Shibble; Daphne Dunbar and Wendy Willis def Margaret McManus and Veronia Armstrong.

One game of Club Championship Major Singles was played and was a very good game between Gloria Wheeler and Pat Ryan with Margaret McManus marking the game.

The result being Pat Ryan def Gloria Wheeler.

Both the Major and the Minor Club Single Championship heats will continue over the next couple of weeks. Please check the board for the results.

A large crowd packed the Macquarie Club on Monday night for our very popular prawn and chicken night. As always these night would not be possible without the generosity of a small group who put a lot of time and effort organising it.

It was a very enjoyable evening with everyone singing along to the oldies, but goodies with Barry Joseph and Keith Van De Molen proving the music.

The mid west challenge will be held at Wellington June 9. Please check the board for all events around the district.

Finally but very importantly the Macquarie Women bowlers would like to wish one of a men bowlers a very happy birthday for Sunday May 31.

Jeff Perry a regular Macquarie bowler will be celebrating his 100th birthday. It is a wonderful achievement for jeff to not only reach the century mark, but also still enjoy his game of bowls at the Macquarie. Congratulations and have a great day Jeff.

DUBBO MACQUARIE

Sunday Pennants seen mixed results for Macquarie South Dubbo with the Sixes defeating Dubbo City and the Sevens losing to City it was the last games for both sides.

Bowlers are reminded that the Singles will start after the long weekend.

The week once again started with Wednesday afternoon bowls and the results were John Rockell, Allan Russell, Reg Jones 22 def Bert Eade, Pat Downey, Graham Ross 9; Alan Nutton, Tom Martyn 23 def Phil Green, Len Hartin 19.

Afternoon winners were Reg Jones, Allan Russell and John Rockell.

Thursday morning bowls results were Doug Glass, Grahame Chick, Bruce Livingston 22 def Mick Pilon, Don Fraser, John McMillan 13; John Smith, John Butcherine 16 def Ken Weber, John Wheeler 15 def Ron McCauley, Mac Bendick 9; Ron Dean, Peter Kelly 26 def Garry Huggins, Maurie Cole 5; Ted Alder, Graham Ross 13 def John Markey, Boy Harland 12; Rodger Simpson, Roger Sherwin 24 def Roger Hazlett, Allan Brown 7.

Morning winners determine on a rink draw were John Butcherine and John Smith; runners-up Boy Harland and John Markey and boy also go a longneck for his rester.

Saturday afternoon bowls results were Alan Nutton, Graham Lobsey 38 def Ron Dean, Boy Harland 6; Jock Frazier, John Markey, Kevin Heatrick 28 def Shaun Hazleton, Norm Bahr, Maurie Cole 14; Allan Russell, John Cole, Tom Martyn 32 def Graham Ross, Graham Ross, John McMillan 13; Pat Downey, Earl McManus 26 drew with Mick Pilon, Len Hartin 26.

Afternoon winners were Graham Lobsey and Alan Nutton and Earl McManus got the KFC for his rester.

DUBBO RAILWAY

Saturday May 23 saw the Major Singles and Major Pairs finals played, in the singles Mick Rea was taking on last year's champion Jono Davis. Mick Rea began the game really flying out to a 8-1 lead however the little Maestro Jono Davis put his head down and came away with a great win and managed to rap up his second Major Singles at the ripe old age of 14. On behalf of the club I would like to congratulate both Mick and Jono on this tremendous achievement and wish Jono all the best when he competes in the District Champion of Champions later in the year.

The Major Pairs was a great battle between Edward and Troy Mortimer who were playing Max Low and Mathew McIntyre. Edward and Troy began the match in great fashion jumping out to a early lead however Max and Mat clawed their way back and managed to secure the title for 2015. I would like to congratulate both finalist and wish both Max and Mathew all the best when competing in the District Champion of champion pairs.

Pennants for 2015 has come to a end with Dubbo Railway winning the Zone 4 Grade 1 and Grade 4 flags. All pennant grades performed outstanding both Grade 2 and Grade 5 sides ran second in their respective grades. On behalf of the club I would like to congratulate everyone that played pennants throughout 2015. I would also like to wish our Grade 1 side all the best travelling to Albion Park to contest the state playoffs and all the best to our grade 4 side travelling to Narrandera.

There was one game of Pennants scheduled this weekend in grade 1 however we will not be playing as West Dubbo has forfeited this match.

Minor Pairs were played over the weekend with two games been played Glen Parker and Craig McLeod defeated Mark Duggan and Adam Cochrane in what was a

outstanding game. Alan Buck and Ian Moses defeated Dave Forkin and Col Beasley in what was a cracker of a game and could went either way.

There will be no Minor Pairs this weekend.

RSL COMBINATION

Sunday morning Combination bowls results were Bryan O'Sullivan, Kevin Lindsay, John Smith 20 def Jeff Perry, Bill Pearce, Dave Kilsby 9; Carl New, Chris Keenan, Allan Brown 18 def Gordon Howe, Vince Reynolds, Kevin Scott 13; Keith Norris, Dennis Richardson, Peter Kelly 19 def David Crain, John Baxter, Bill Morgan 17; John Downes, John Fardell, Bob Forrest 21 def Bert Eade, Brian Freckleton, Barry Joseph 13; Vic Brooks, Eric Fitzgerald, Ron Dean 22 def Trevor Hampson, Gordon Scott, Neil Dickerson 11.

Morning winners were Ron Dean, Eric Fitzgerald and Vic Brooks, lucky number winner Jeff Perry, Bryan O'Sullivan and John Fardell.

MID- WEST WOMEN

The Mid-West District hosted the original 12 Pennant Play-off at Dubbo Railway Bowling Club on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

There were visiting sides from Forbes, Cowra, Canowindra, Orange City, Gulgong and Mudgee. The local sides were Dubbo City and Trangie.

The results are: Grade 4: Canowindra 5 points, Gulgong 6, Orange City 9 and Trangie 10. Grade 3: Orange City half point, Mudgee 6, Dubbo City 8-1/2 and Cowra 15. Grade 2: Forbes 0 and Dubbo City 5.

Congratulations to the winners Trangie, Cowra and Dubbo City. They will now go to the State Finals down the South Coast in the middle of August.

NARROMINE

The A-grade singles championships continued on their merry way Saturday, and once again, that old chestnut, the upset, was the talking point after the completionof this round of fixtures.

John Edwards has been the A-grade singles champion at Narromine Bowling Club three times in the past decade, and was expected to be too strong for Henry Buttsworth on Saturday morning, and when those window tappers got up there to find the match finished, most pundits would have assumed that Johno was in fact too good, but in this case most pundits would have been wrong.

My spy at the event told me that Henry simply outplayed Johno in all facets of the game, as the scoreline of 31-7 would suggest, and if Henry can maintain that form will be very hard to stop in this event.

To date Henry has defeated three members of our grade 2 squad, namely Steven Riley, Boppa Daley and now John Edwards, so without doubt his form is unquestionable, and he gets a chance to beat another grade 2 bowler in Jay Stephenson.

Stephenson beat former club champion Don Sullivan and simply jumped out of the blocks on short ends against "Sully" leading 10-1 and was able to maintain this advantage right the way through, despite his opponent winning his share of the longer ends played.

As expected Peter Payne and Robbie Stanford was a real close contest.

Given Payne's recent form during the Pennant season, it wasn't surprising that Robbie had to pull out a couple of specials late in the contest to sneak home 31-29.

In the last A-grade singles contest Aaron Hutchison just had too many answers for president Kevie in their Sunday morning joust, the final score was 31-18 in favour of Aaron who is now through to the semi-finals, but has a wait for another catch up match between Budd Cape and Robbie Stanford to find out who his opponent in this game will be.

So five left standing in our A-grade singles championships, and after Saturday only four left in the B Pairs event, where in the semi-finals Andrew Macqueen and Luke Hutchison won their encounter with Bill Shaw and Sam Crook in a high quality fixture that went right down to the wire.

The same could be said of the other semi-final, which featured Jimmy Daley and "Legs" Hartis up against Geoff Bohm (sub for Bob Davis) and David Price.

With just one end to play the scores were locked up, but as is the case in bowls there can be only one winner and in this case Jimmy and "Legs" get to fight another day.

This Saturday morning some 56 bowlers will be in action on 'Fino Day', all attempting to add their names to the "Shield", and perhaps sample a Drambuie or two.

Pennant season came to an end last Sunday for our Grade 6 squad, who hosted a red hot Coonamble outfit in fine form.

Our boys just lacked the X factor, and couldn't put enough pressure on their opponents to make the battle more interesting.

This allowed the Coonamble team to simply have a day out, which they did, and in the end the final winning margin of 20 shots reflects the type of outing our boys had, although one rink, under the control of skipper Peter Payne did enjoy a modicum of success, winning by about half a dozen shots.

This rink, namely David Price, Aaron Clark, Luke Hutchison and Peter Payne, have improved each week and by season's end have a winning strike rate.

Social bowls this week saw a dozen gentlemen take to the green Thursday afternoon and just four soldiers went around Sunday morning with the chook run.

Now the Pennant season is over hopefully the Sunday morning numbers at least, will improve.

Good to see Peter Cross having a "Roll" Sunday morning, the six month spell didn't hurt his form and he and partner Mick Wright won very convincingly against Robert Bateman and Bob Davis.