Newsletter  17th Nov. 2025

Club Xmas Party

The Christmas function on 11 December 2025 will feature three meats: hot ham, beef, and lamb, accompanied by new potatoes, carrots, peas, and salads. Mini pavlovas with fruit salad and ice cream will follow it.  Robbie Drew will provide the music.  Tickets are now available at the bar.  $40 tickets are available; please support this fundraiser.

Centre Singles

In the Men's Post Section Rohan Ware has progressed through to the semi finals on 13th December playing some outstanding bowls against top competition.

In Women's Post Section Rebecca Jelfs also played brilliantly, accounting for Donelda Scott 21-7 and Olivia Mancer 21-4. Becs is now through to the final on 13th December.

Womens Club Champs - 1pm Saturday

Singles 1st Life - Tania vs Rebecca

Singles 2nd Life - Di vs Yoko

Pairs 1st Life - Lucy vs Wendy

Sandwiches & Rolls Roster

Thank you to the following ladies who have volunteered to prepare the food for sale on Saturdays. The roster is below and if you could arrive at the Club by 3pm on the Friday dates as shown that would be fantastic. We are very grateful for your offer of assistance.

Thursday - Club Night

Menu available below, can you please have your order to Jill Olesen by Tuesday 5pm.

Text message Jill with your order to:

• 027 200 8627

Menu: (Bar Meals)

• Roast Lamb & Veges ($20)

Look forward to seeing you at the Club

Centre Monday Update

We have received a memo from the Centre and this is available here. It details an SGM being chaired by Bowls NZ Chairman Mark Cameron tomorrow night the 18th November. From my understanding this meeting is about establishing a terms of reference to review Centre finances, but the Club will have representation.

There is also some info in U8 singles impacted by weather.

Condolences to Mark & Jill

Condolences to Mark Schrader and Jill Oleson on the loss of their brother.  The Club are thinking of you.

Corporate Events - Helpers Required

Both this Friday and Saturday there are private events being held at the Club and we are in need of members to help set up the green/bowls at the beginning and end of these events.

Please get in touch with Ann Martin 027 3142351 if you can help in any capacity, Ann will provide you with more details.

President's Message

Club Night

This Thursday, we have a busy night at the Club.  We are hosting the residents from the rest home and the Canterbury bowls warm-up game.  Some Belfast players will be participating in the event (see story below).  Come along and support.  We will need some volunteers to help with the dishes and the bar.  Please call me if you can help. 

Club Day on Saturday

Saturday is Club Day at Belfast Bowling Club.  To avoid confusion, please wear your uniform if you are playing or participating in a roll-up. This is highlighted in the Club handbook, it's one of our traditions.

Centre Singles

Congratulations to all Club players who took part in the Centre singles event.

New Club Uniform

Julie is checking sizes for the new uniform.  You need to try on samples so she knows your sizing. If you see Grant or Julie at the Club, check with them if they have time to look at sizing for you.

Regards, Greg

Interclub Registration - Post Xmas

The online registration for Interclub for Post Xmas is now availble on the Club's website. You'll see a pink button on the front page of our website or under the "Forms" tab. Very shortly we'll also have forms available in the Clubrooms for you to complete.

The above event is on this Thursday and promises to be a great showing of local talent including a number of Belfast players. I've added a link for more information on the teams here.