Sadie Shibble, Ros Joseph, Pam Price won the vouchers with the best score of the day.

Mixed Social bowls was held on Sunday December 1 resulting in Amelia Hogden, Ros Joseph, Sadie Shibble, Therese Gaio defeated Amelia Hogden, Kath Corke, Betty Cosier and Pat Ryan.

The Macquarie Ladies celebrated a great year of fellowship and bowls with a Christmas Party held at the Macquarie Club On Monday December 2. It was a great gathering of happy Bowlers including several retired lady bowlers who over many years of bowling still continue to enjoy the involvement and camaraderie with their Macquarie friends. A lovely three course meal was organised by the members and served with the assistance of our men friends who are always willing when called upon. So a big thank you to everyone who helped to make it such an enjoyable day for all.

Chris Condon the President of the Macquarie Club Limited, made the presentation to all the winners of the Club Competitions that were held throughout the year. Chris informed everyone of how the Club has come along in leaps and bounds and advised of all the improvements and additions that have been going on over the past year, including additional car parks, the newly introduced TAB and the outdoor covered area was just a few of many things that has encouraged a larger membership and visitors to the Club.

The Annual Presentation Night is this Saturday evening, commencing at 6.30pm. Being the pinnacle night of the year for our champion bowlers, all members get the opportunity to join in and celebrate with the winners and award recipients, which also include the Bowler of the Year, Most Improved, and Contribution to Club Life.

Tickets are on sale at the club or through Anthony Brown, and can be single tickets or tables of eight. The cost for the evening is $25 for adults and $10 for juniors, and dress is smart casual. The night includes a meal and entertainment provided by the ever-popular Darryl Towney.

Pam Dawson and Anthony Brown have won this year's Mixed Pairs' Championship with a resounding win over the hot favourites, Heather Purcell and Brian Jones, 18 shots to 12.

It's been a wonderful year for Pam, a relatively new bowler, who will need a trailer at this Saturday's Presentation Night to take home all her winnings for the year.

In Major / Minor Pairs Championship results from last week, John Davis and Dusty Cooper defeated Mick Smith and Glenn Morrison 19 - 17, after an extra end was needed.

On Sunday, 'JD' and Dusty ended the run of Mick Strawhan and Terry McKenzie, winning 26 to 10, to enter next Saturday's final against Jarrod Palmer and Matt Thompson.

Last Wednesday morning, 'Lucky Leo' Balstad, Dave Kilsby and Warren Brown won the event from Wayne Herd, Frank Bartlett and Ray Strawhan.

In Wednesday evening's twilights, June Usher and Dave McMullen were the victors over Warren Brown and John Davis. Last night was the final night of the 8-week point score competition, and the winners will be published in next week's column. Going into last night, Rick See held a slight lead over Dave McMullen.

Wayne Middleton, Leo Balstad and Graham Ross held all the aces last Friday morning. They were far too good for the opposition, with Wayne Herd, Warren Brown and John Davis a distant second.

Last Sunday morning, Club Dubbo held a free morning of social bowls with a full green of bowlers including several newcomers. Winners for the morning were Taylor Rooke, James Berriman and Bev Goss.

Runners up were Roger Braintree, Anthony Coe and Dick Jeffries, with third place filled by Rhonda Yearby, Warren Brown and Penny Kessey. New encouragement awards were given to Taylor Rooke, Grant Madsen, Charlie Gillespie and Moe Norman.

Because of the popularity of Sunday's initiative, sprightly bowls' manager, Anthony Brown, has scheduled several more for 2020. The first club championship for 2020 will be the Fours. The nomination sheet with full information has been posted on the club noticeboard, with the first round scheduled for the weekend 8/9 February.

On Sunday, December 15 a bowls' forum will be held at 9 o'clock to discuss the upcoming pennant season. This will be followed by social bowls with over $500 worth of prizes, proudly sponsored by Blues' Meats, one of Club Dubbo's main supporters. Names for bowls need to be placed on the appropriate sheet that is on the club noticeboard.

Christmas Barefoot Bowls parties are a popular way to wind down the working year. Club Dubbo's unflagging bowls' manager, Anthony Brown, can offer value-for-money packages for groups on 6884 3000.

Christmas hams are now included in the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night Club Dubbo monster meat raffles, beginning at 7pm.

Coming up: Friday evening members' card draw - $1 300. Presentation Night on Saturday. December 7. Bowls' Pennant Forum / Blues' Meats Social bowls on Sunday, December 15 from 9am. East versus West on Sunday, December 22 from 9.30am

Congratulations to 2019 Mixed Pairs Winners Pam Dawson and Anthony Brown. Well done to the runners up Heather Purcell and Brian Jones. Nancy Phillips defeated Tracey Silk in the final of the Major Consistency Singles played last Wednesday, November 27.

It was a very close came, but sadly we can only have one winner. Pam Dawson defeated Gai Morrison in the Minor Consistency Singles and it was also a very close game. Congratulations ladies.

Social bowls winners for Wednesday, November 27 were S. Mc Cauley, J. Madden, F. Holmes and B. Goss. The runners up were H. Bryan, J. Brown and K. Ashby. The lucky winner of the $2 Jackpot of $22 went to Bev Margery. J. Ball and R. Gilholme defeated H. Bryan and P. Kessey last Saturday, November 31 in a game of Major/ Minor Pairs.

All four ladies played good bowls and it came down to the last end to get a winner. The Final is set down to be played on Saturday, December 7 at 9am. J. Ball and R. Gilholme Versus P. Dawson and M. Rich.

Our East Versus West Day is on Saturday, December 14 at 9.30am, single entry, easts wear something red and west something blue and a BBQ after bowls. Come along on Sunday, December 15 for a fun day of mixed bowls.

Cost for the day is $10, single entry, two games of ten ends, sausage sizzle and prizes from Blues Meats. Good bowling to all.

Tuesday night: We have a bare foot bowls competition - names in by 6pm for a 6.30pm start. $10 entry will cover green fees and food, bowls are supplied. Please come along for a most enjoyable bowling experience. We have three person teams and will take single entries to build a team on the night

Wednesday Social Bowls: Winners were John Smith, Dennis Jasprizza and Phil Knight. Runners up were Alan Coffee, Ron Weigold and Mike Twohill. Third place: Peter Knaggs and Peter Spradbrow. And rester were Pat O'Leary, Kevin Scott and Neil Hayburn. Jackpot of $326.00 was not won.

A good roll up of Thirty-Seven (37) Bowlers on the greens in pleasant conditions. Thursday Mixed Social Bowls - Western District Lawn Cemetery and Chapel - Competition - $200 in prize money every Thursday night.

Winners were Bill Staples and Peter Knaggs. Runners up were Jordan Morrow and Harold Baker. Third place were Kay McKenzie and Richard Clarke.

We saw Twenty (36) bowlers on the greens enjoying a great very warm night of social bowls, to 70's and 80's music, on our last night of the $200 prize money. Next Thursday will see the return of our normal Twilight Bowls. We will have 1/2 hams as first prize for the next three Thursdays.

Saturday Social Bowls: Winners were Shaun Hazelton, Mick Edwards and Alex Rea. Jackpot of $174.00 was not won.

Championships for the the Mixed Fours on Saturday were: Helene Emblen, David Davis, Shirley Walker and Neil Hayburn defeated Karen Greenhalgh, Bruce Livingston, Cheryl Storch and Mike Twohill 19/18. Michelle Harkin, Perry Campbell, Deb Morrow and Phil Morrow defeated Nan Hazelton, Ron Weigold, Ann Knaggs and Peter Knaggs 40/12. Dick Cobcroft, Marion Carolan, Richard Clarke and Annette McMillan defeated Merrill O'Sullivan, Dennis Muston, Dale Richards and Dave Collins 29/9. Kay McKenzie, Bill Staples, Judy O'Connor and Eric Satchell defeated Col Cottee, Gaye Cottee, Ian Hobson and Beryl Hobson 19/17.

Please check the notice board for the Semi Final Round - it will be posted on facebook. Our Bowling Club Christmas party was a great success, a most enjoyable night had by all.

New Thursday Night Competition has been completed for 2019. Our thanks to Western District Lawn Cemetery and Chapel for their support, we are grateful for this valued sponsorship, and are assured of future support.

If you want to play pennants for the 2020 season please put your names in. We are the most sociable club in Dubbo so please support your Club.

We offer free coaching for any new and old members, there is no age limit please contact our club, as we look forward to a great future in a new club and location in the not too distant future.

I hope everyone enjoyed your Christmas party on Monday night. I had good reports from those I spoke to. Congratulations to those who arranged the event.

Congratulations to those who were recipients of awards on the Presentation Night.Next Tuesday, December 10 is the last Tuesday Social playing day for 2019.

All lady members are invited to play. Dress is Christmas attire. You are also invited to stay after the game of bowls and share lunch together. Those not playing are welcome to come to say farewell to our playing year of 2019 and also have lunch together. We return to Tuesday Social play for next year 2020 on Tuesday, January 28.

Have a good rest and return full of energy and enthusiasm for another busy year.There is NO meeting Next Monday. The first Meeting for next year 2020 is on Monday, February 10. All Lady Members are encouraged to attend.

Social Bowls Tuesday, December 3. G. Young, C. Ryan and L. Lawson (winners for the Day) defeated K. McKenzie, T. Gosper and J. O'Connor.K. Greenhalgh, C. Storch and M. O'Sullivan defeated K. Greenhalgh, A. Knaggs and A. McMillan.Y. Monahan, M. Livermore and B. Hobson defeated S. Walker, N. Hazelton and R. Stockings.

This is my last report for 2019. Have a very happy Christmas, I hope the year 2020 is a very happy, healthy year for everyone. If you are travelling have safe travels. Come back refreshed, and catch up with Your friends on Tuesday, January 28. Happy Christmas to all.

Another good roll up which Seen 43 bowlers on the green for Sunday morning bowls and the results went the following way M Twohill, R Wiegold, K Greenhalgh 26 defeated E Satchell, A Simms, L Jones 10.

D Richards, B Livingston, M Linnane 19 defeated G Scott, P Martin, F Armstrong 15. G Ross, G Cottee, T Starbford 19 defeated N Hayburn, R Stockings, P Bennison 15.

P Knight, S Walker, R McCaulley 22 defeated I Hobson, J Knight, W Herd 16. C Dover, A Brown 24 defeated B O'Sullivan, M Carolin 8.

K Scott, D Davis, F Vaughan 25 defeated G Brown, J Brown, S McCaulley 5. A McMillan, M Livermore 23 defeated C Crisante, H Linnane 7. T Odea, C Cottee, L Balstad 20 defeated B HJobson, C Storch, L Balstad 11.

Morning winners were K Scott D Davis and F Vaughan, the runners up were C Dover and A Brown, whilst in third place went to M Twohill, R Wiegold and K Greenhalugh.

Resters went to F Vaughan and M Linnane , the lucky number winners were P Knight, M Linnane and P Bennison and the $50 Ham or Meat Vouchers winners were AS McMillan, C Cottee, W Herd, M Carolin A Simms.

Bowlers don't forget Saturday is our Christmas Party at Dubbo City Bowling Club. Well that's it till Next week good bowling.