President Charles Fisher welcomed all bowlers and visitors, after all the proceedings were concluded play commenced and as usual friendships were cemented again with a few liquid refreshments and lots of chatter. On the bell at 12.30pm all bowlers adjourned to the area allocated for lunch and as usual once the food was served chat became second nature. With the meal finished, presentation to winners took place and the winners were, S Cochran , R Eldridge , S Webster /  E Rousell, J Carn, P Brady / B Chapman, J laws and J Craddock. Well done guys. Raffles were then held and all winners had smiles on their faces.

To Port Panthers or Hibbard Sports Club as they are now known, Zone 8 thanks you for your continued support and to your greens, bar and catering staff we thank you very much. Our fours champions Kevin Brand, Dave Penman, Peter Schroeder played in the second round of the State Fours Championships at Wallsend BC and on winning their game have now progressed to the semi final / final stage to be played on July 9 and 10.  We wish them all the best.

Next social game is fours on July 22 at Taree Leagues first 28 teams. Pairs championships for RSL and social players close on July 2 and commence July 16.

Richard Bailie-Mace, Zone 8 bowls organiser/publicity.