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Lasses vs Lads



The Lads had four wins and the Lasses had one win.



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Supporters Evening



Some of our valued sponsors spent time mixing with Exec members at the club on Wednesday evening. Burnside is very grateful to all those who support our club in some way.





President's Charity



Seventy two players drawn into 18 fours, played three games of six ends each in this event, which for most was the final afternoon of play in the 2022-23 season. The Festival Bowls format was used where the Trophy was won by the overall top skip, third, second and lead who may not necessarily have played together.
Results: President’s Trophy winners -
- Neil Cornelius (S) 3 wins, 12 ends, 24 points
- Michael Weeks (3) 3/13/27
- Kazumi Cuthbertson (2) 3/18/32
- Tom Boyd (L) 3/11/22.
Worthy of mention is Kazumi’s performance in that the teams she was in won every end played. Her resulting ends’ score is a first in this format! Next in order of success were Lyn Martin, Kay Smythe, Lloyd Guest, Mike Small, Kerrie Bruce and Doug Youl. Corner to Corner Winners: Hamish Wilson, Pat Hopkins and Rod Kearney
The afternoon concluded with the presentation of the Trophy to the winners by President, Richard Bruce, an excellent table of food and an extended Happy Hour to acknowledge and thank all volunteers for all their good work this season. Many thanks are also due today to Jamey Ferris and Barry Williams for providing such true and well prepared greens, AJ for devising the draw, those who volunteered to run the Corner to Corner competition and the registration process and Brenda and her team for the after match spread. A special thanks also to those members who donated bottle(s) of wine for today’s 20 prizes.
One of this event’s aims was to raise raise money for the President’s choice of charity - the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust. Every player contributed to the Charity with their event entry fee and from the Corner to Corner which when added to raffle proceeds and separate donations exceeded $600. This amount and any additional contributions will be presented to Chairman, Dr Phil Bagshaw and Trustee, Dame Sue Bagshaw at the Club’s prize giving this coming Saturday . Winners: Tom Boyd Kazumi Cuthbertson Micheal Weeks Neil Cornelius

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Club Championships



Richard Hocking / Tessa Lee beat Kevin Rowe / Kirsten Rowe 20-8

in Mixed Pairs.


Nick Cooke beat Hamish Wilson 27-26 in the Mens Handicap Singles



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Octogenarians' Cup



The Octogenarians’ Cup was played for on Wednesday afternoon in fine and at times warm conditions. This was surprising as the morning was cold and damp and the two front greens were under water. Green keeper Jamey, did a great job in preparing the Orchard green and some tight heads attested to the quality of his work and the skill of the players. Sixteen players all at least 80 years of age but looking deceivingly younger, drew cards for their positions in one of the four teams. Three five-end games were played, each on a new rink. After the second game each team had recorded one win and one loss. Lots of plotting went on over afternoon tea as there was only one trophy which is a thing of beauty and like as in a fairy tale it had been dormant in a cupboard for 26 years.


Don McClelland’s quartet, Judy Davidson, Rosemary Harper and Ron Boyce, emerged from the pack winning this prestigious event with 2 wins, 11 ends and 21 points from teams skipped by John Reese 2/8/18, Neil Cornelius 1/8/18 and Alec Weir. Don’s team is the third team to win this trophy and the first Four. There’s always next year.


Winners: Judy Davidson, Rosemary Harper, Don McClelland (S) and Ron Boyce.


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Ken and AJ's Super Saturday



A successfully run event by the committee of three. Ken, Neil and Tony.


Best skip - Pam Clark 3/12/15.

Best second - Phil Black 3/15/19.

Best lead - Linda Burr 3/13/22.

4th Beth Mehaffey. 5th Helen Moody. 6th Beryl Heperi 7th Bruce Wallace.

All with three wins.


Prizes for a spider at the start Brian Clarkson, Alec Weir and Kaye Smythe. Prizes were craftwork donated by John Liddy's wife. Rabbit puppet, crocheted backpack full of Easter eggs and a crocheted Anzac poppy. Best costume went to Graham Tate.



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Women's Championship Pairs



Winners were Winnie Lui, Debbie Ho (S)

Runners up Tracy Wilkinson, Angela Mitchell (S)



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Myra Diver celebrates her 90th birthday



Celebrating with bowling friends including with Pat Seear who is just a little older!





Hussey Pairs



Well done to the winners of the Hussey Pairs, Paul McOscar and David Crombie.


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Men's Championship Pairs



Congratulations to Craig Schroder and Richard Hocking (s) who have won the club championship men’s pairs. Runners-up were Mike Small and Matt Small (s).



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Women's Championship Triples



Tracy Fickling (s), Jill Lee and Lisa Mather won the women's club triples against Pam Clarke (s), Judy Davidson and Lyn Martin.


Tracy, Jill and Lisa play Champion of Champion triples on Sunday 26 March at Riccarton Racecourse at 9 am. Go well!


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FENBURN DUSTER – March 11, 2023



The Fenburn Duster (an embroidered pennant) is competed for in an annual inter club friendly between the Fendalton and Burnside Bowling Clubs. This competition dates back to 1978 and Saturday saw the 45th playing of the event. Previously Fendalton has tasted success 21 times to Burnside’s 23 victories. The 2023 contest took place on the Orchard green, with Burnside successful in 10 games to three with one game drawn. Burnside got away to a flier in the first round with all seven fours winning their games albeit by small margins in a number of cases. Afternoon tea on the run and the accompanying biscuits resulted in a marked turnaround in the second round with both sides winning three games each with one game drawn.

Three Burnside teams won both games Kylie Joy, Mary Sefton and Ray Sefton skipped by Richard Mitchell Shaun Gore, Millie Knox and Paul McOscar skipped by Debbie Ho and Keith Battersby, Helen Moody and Winnie Lui skipped by Ray Moody. In fact every Burnside player had at least one successful game. A feature of the Burnside team was the number of players bowling in their first inter club contest.

All in all this was another event played in good spirit, always competitive but very enjoyable for all participants. Many thanks are due to Graeme Paton for organising the Fendalton team, Brian Clarkson for his captaincy, and Brenda Turner and her team for providing the savouries and making the sandwiches for the after match function. Fendalton Secretary, Alastair Stokes, presented the Duster to Burnside’s Executive member and successful skip, Richard Mitchell, to conclude a very pleasant afternoon of bowls. The much anticipated 2024 match will be played at Fendalton’s picturesque setting.

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Men's Colt Championship Singles



Congratulations to the winner of the men’s colt championship singles, Nick Cooke. Well done to runner-up Steve O’Connor.


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Men's Championship Triples



Congratulations to the winners of the club championship men’s triples:

Kevin Rowe (s), Peter Doell, and John Lindsay. They were the victors last Saturday against the team of Mike Small (s), Matt Small, and Peter Quinn in a close finishing 13-12 game.


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Women's Handicap Pairs



Congratulations to Karolyn Boon (s) and Mary Ellis, winners of the inaugural women’s handicap pairs.


Thank you to Penny Pat for donating the trophy. Well done to runners-up Heather Graffunder (s) and Kylie Joy.


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Bowls NZ Announcement on 9 March



An exciting announcement today that seven of our incredible Umpires have been added to the World Bowls Championship roster this August/September as ITO's. Bowls New Zealand understands this to be the largest contingent of New Zealand Officials selected to an offshore World Bowls event and as such, congratulates the following people on their selection to officiate the World Champs:

- David Burrage (Kapiti)

- Vincent Chia (Canterbury)

- Margaret Eames (Nelson)

- Michael Johnson (Wellington)

- Steve Sargent (Kapiti)

- Pauline Seaton (Central Otago)

- Sue Way (Wellington)


All the best to this bunch of dedicated folk who are also representing New Zealand on the world stage.





Women's Championship Singles



Congratulations to the winner of the club women’s open singles, Tayla Bruce. The battle for runner-up will be between Kazumi Cuthbertson and Tracy Wilkinson.


The game was played tonight. Tayla was already a winner on one side so winning tonight’s semifinal game gave her the title.


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Elmburn Shield 25 February 2023



The 2023 Elmburn Shield interclub friendly was played on Saturday at Burnside in cool but fine conditions on the Orchard green, which had recovered well from three days of rain. Each club fielded seven fours for this contest and what a close contest it turned out to be. Each four played two games, each of nine ends. After the first set of games Elmwood Park led Burnside by four games to three having scored 71 points to the home side’s 64. The second set of games and during afternoon tea on-the- run, saw a reversal of fortunes with Burnside winning four games and scoring 60 points to Elmwood’s three wins and 47 points. In this stanza three games were won by one point (2 x 9-8 and one 6-5). When all the maths was done Burnside had narrowly retained the Shield with 7 wins apiece and a differential of only six points (124 to 118) in the host’s favour.

Two Burnside teams won both their games Johnny Rowe, Winnie Lui and John Switalla skipped by Debbie Ho and Millie Knox, Derry Johnston and Paul McOscar skipped by Scott Greenland. It’s worth noting that Debbie and Scott have won both their games in this particular trophy event on each of the past three years. However every player on both sides contributed to a competitive, enjoyable and good spirited contest on the 44 th playing for the Shield. First played for in 1971, Elmwood Park has won the Shield 20 times while Burnside now has 23 victories. For those who are good at adding up and doubt the accuracy of these totals, the 1996 encounter was drawn.

Elmwood Park’s President, Peter Smith, presented the Shield to Burnside’s co-captain John Reese to conclude a very pleasant afternoon of bowls. The 2004 encounter will be hosted by Elmwood Park at their new facilities and will be eagerly looked forward to by both clubs.

Many thanks are due to Brenda Turner and her team of helpers for the lovely and much appreciated after match refreshments and to co –captains Neil Andersen and John Reese, and Neil and Mary Ann Johnstone for their part in the organising of this event. We’ll hopefully will do it all again in two weeks time for the Fenburn Duster!

Meanwhile on the Laing green a small but very select group played out a very competitive 3-game triples tournament in the guise of Festival Bowls. Every team had at least one win but the first prize of pride and glory went to the team of Julie-Ann Pyatt and Sharyn Pryde skipped by Lloyd Guest. Everyone who played however could be a grinner with a 13 th share of a possible $1,000,000 if the numbers fall the right way in this Saturday’s Lotto draw. Fingers and toes crossed!

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Men's Championship Fours



Congratulations to the winners of this afternoon’s men’s club championship fours:

Richard Hocking (s)

Jamey Ferris

Callum Cox

Craig Schroder

Runners up:

Hamish Wilson (s),

Graeme Rees,

Kevin Callaghan,

Andy Cockroft.


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Good Neighbours’ Cup 2023



The 34th playing of the Good Neighbours’ Cup resulted in Burnside narrowly retaining the trophy from Bowls Papanui. Sixteen Fours each played two games of 10 ends on the two attractive Condell Avenue greens in warm temperatures and a gusty wind on the afternoon of Sunday, 15 January 2023. The first round of games was won decisively by Burnside 5-2 with one game drawn. Each team changed greens for the second game and a sea change occurred in this round as the tide turned dramatically in Papanui’s favour. The home side won four games games to the visitors’ two, with two games drawn. The final result was a very nervy win, 7-6 games to Burnside with 3 games drawn.


The only Burnside Four to win two games was Roger Brown, Millie Knox, James O’Kane skipped by Ray Moody. Well done also to the team that led 12-6 into the final end of their second game, but hung on grimly to deprive the opposition of a seventh shot and so recorded a memorable draw.


All 64 players contributed something very worthwhile on the day and more importantly enjoyed the contest played in a very friendly spirit followed by a great afternoon tea. Executive member, Alistair Salt gratefully accepted the Cup on behalf of the Burnside team. Thanks to Papanui’s Robin Dunn who skilfully organised this event. We look forward to next year’s match to be held at Burnside.


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Women's Championship Fours



Lead: Jill Lee

Second: Lyn Martin

Third: Tracy Fickling

Skip: Carol Dawe


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Ken and AJ's Super Saturday



Best Skip

Sean Quinn (3/13/29)

Best Second

Phil Black (3/14/37)

Best Lead

Warren Broughton (3/13/35)

Other Three winners

Millie Knox (3/13/32)

Ray Moody (3/11/31)





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Hayman Trophy



Overall

1 Brad Sinclair 69

2 Gordon Morrison 66

3 Evan Owens 64

4 Don McClelland 63

5= Michael Weeks and Kevin Rowe 62

7 Pat Bonham 61

8 Jayden Owens 58

9= Paul Beecroft and Ryan Bonham 56

Women

1 Pam Clark 2 Beth Mehaffey 3 Clare Churcher

Under 5 Years

1 Evan Owens 2 Jayden Owens 3 Mike Mehaffey

First and Second Years

1 Paul McOscar 2 Shaun Gore 3 Ken Stevens

Village People

1 Murray Harper 2 Graham Tate 3 Pierre Alexandre



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Orchard Trophy



Laing Green

First was David Crombie's team.

Second was Beryl Murphy's team - both three winners.


Orchard Green

First was Michael Mehaffey's team - the only team with three wins on Orchard. Second was Neil Andersen's team with two wins and a draw.


Overall winner was Michael Mehaffey's team - with Cliff John subbing for Sharyn Pryde with Don Thurlow playing second.



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Mid Week Fours - Thiele Trophy



Congratulations to Mike Murphy (S), Mike Weeks, James O'Kane and Alistair Salt who are winners of the Thiele Fours Trophy. They had four wins from four games.


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Hornburn Trophy



88 players tussled for the Hornburn Trophy on a cold day in a biting wind. The quality of the 11 rinks on the Davie and Laing Greens however added to the general enjoyment of the event. Thanks Jamey and Barry. Each Four played 2 nine-end games before retreating to the warmth of the clubhouse. The final result was that Burnside won 12 games to the 8 games won by Bowls Hornby with 2 games drawn. Burnside led 6/5 after the first round but was behind on differential 84/93. Burnside rallied in the second round 6/3 with 2 games drawn, with the differential 114/84. Overall Burnside triumphed for the first time in four years, 12 games to 8 with 2 drawn. Every Burnside team contributed to this tally but special mention should be made of the only two teams that won both their games David Wilson, Lois Clarke, John Switalla, skipped by Peter Quinn, and Kevin Callaghan, Rod Kearney, Graham Rees skipped by Pat Bonham. Barry Bunting’s Four of Jill Lee, John Church and Lynne Brown achieved a win and a draw to remain unbeaten as did the one Burnside Four representing Bowls Hornby, Robyn Owens, Jayden Owens, Neil Andersen skipped by Vice President Hamish Wilson.

Hornby’s President Keith McSkimmin, graciously presented the trophy to Burnside’s President, Richard Bruce and after pleasantries, the highlight for many, the afternoon tea was devoured. Thanks to Brenda Turner, Rhonda Reid, Jan Harmon and all their helpers on the day. This was an enjoyable contest, played for in earnest but in excellent spirit. We look forward to next year’s event to be played at Bowls Hornby.

Meanwhile 47 members were engrossed in their Festival Bowls tournament on the Orchard Green. They endured the same conditions as those on the front greens albeit for a shorter time. There were some great bowls played out the back and over 20 players won two out of their three games. Results 1. Alan Bryce (3wins, 15 ends, 29 points), 2= Doug Youl & Lou Dent (3/14/34), 4. Ken Stevens (3/14/25), 5. Carol Dawe (3/13/25), 6. Ron Boyce (3/11/30), 7. Rosemary Harper (2½/12/28), 8. Lloyd Guest (2½/ 11/25), Consolation – Ray Moody (2½/ 11/25).

All in all 135 players were on the greens this Saturday afternoon!

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Opening Day Trophy



The 2022-23 bowling season was officially opened on September 3 in the Club lounge by Christchurch Mayor, Lianne Dalziel. Action on the greens however was delayed until the afternoon of September 17 when 95 players enjoyed warmish temperatures under blue skies on true and evenly paced greens. The Opening Day Trophy was the prize and the format was two-bowl triples, 4 games of 5 ends each. The Festival Bowls card system successfully mixed the teams and each player played with up to 20 others during the afternoon. Two greens and 16 rinks were fully utilised. The Trophy was presented to the Skip, Second and Lead with the best results, with prizes also for the best Skips, Seconds and Leads from each green. The next 5 best scores from either green won prizes as did 4 lucky, unlucky players. For most of the others the “tea/coffee on the run” was among their highlights. A good afternoon of Bowls in pleasant conditions in good company!


Results: Only three players won all four of their games, all from the same green and each filling a different playing position

- Skip Jamey Ferris

- Second Karolyn Boon

- Lead Trevor Thornton

This trio won the Opening Day Trophy 2022.


Laing Green Winners Geoff Clarke Phil Black Michael Mehaffey.

Orchard Green Winners Brian Clarkson Tracy Fickling Estelle Jarvis.

Next best 5 Leo Crimmins, Graham Tate, Lois Clarke, AJ van Hasselt,
Pauline Huggins.


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Welcome to the New Season



Members are warmly invited to attend the opening day function in the upstairs lounge from 3.30pm this Saturday 3 September. The bar will be open from 3.30pm and the official opening starts at 4pm, with Hon. Lianne Dalziel, Mayor of Christchurch, and local councillor Sam MacDonald attending. The event is a great opportunity to reconnect over chatter, food and drink before we head into another great bowling season. We look forward to seeing you all there.





Breaking News



President Richard Bruce is very pleased to announce that Fiona Head, your local Rawleigh’s Independent Distributor, will be Burnside Bowling Club’s major sponsor for the next three years. This generous sponsorship package, which includes supporting the Burnside Stewart Buttar Pairs, has been given Platinum Plus status.

A huge thank you to Fiona for supporting the Club in this way





Alan Bryce - Community Service Award



Great news for Alan Bryce and we congratulate him. Alan works tirelessly as a volunteer for our club. He was also recently made a Burnside BC Life Member.





Deane's Remarkable Story



At the Burnside Bowling Club-New Zealand this morning, Deane Robertson shared his life-changing story about his vision. His life has changed in many ways with his new visibility but also his Bowls game. Listen in to hear the full story on Newshub.


We were fortunate enough to have Nigel Avery, the New Zealand Team Chef De Mission for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, presenting Deane with his Games uniform, which he proudly accepted. You won't want to miss this inspiring story of Deane's Bowls journey and heartfelt interview with Director, Kevin Smith.



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Executive Team for the 2022-23 Season



Richard Bruce - President



Hamish Wilson - Vice President



Jill Lee - Secretary



Alistair Salt - Treasurer



Pat Bonham



Kerrie Bruce



Rod Kearney



Richard Mitchell



Evan Owens





Annual General Meeting



We had a great turn-out for this afternoon’s AGM. Thanks to all those who attended.


Burnside welcomes three new Life Members: Alan Bryce, Graham Lowery, and John Reese. All three have contributed hugely to our Club and are well-deserving of this special recognition. Congratulations to them all.


Outgoing President Brenda Turner was acknowledged for all her years on the Executive, mainly as Secretary, then for the last two years as President.

Thank you, Brenda.


We welcomed in a new Executive for the 2022-2023 season:

President: Richard Bruce

Vice President: Hamish Wilson

Secretary: Jill Lee

Treasurer: Alistair Salt

Executive members:

Pat Bonham, Kerrie Bruce, Rod Kearney, Richard Mitchell, Evan Owens.


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