Newsletter  10th Nov. 2025

From the Men's Match Committee

With a long weekend and no interclub this is the perfect opportunity to play Club Champ games but particularly those that are behind. Would love to see games caught up and avoid the red pen being used!!

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.

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.

Women's Club Champs

This Saturday there is a Pairs match on:

Wendy vs Raels @ 10am

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)

• Beef burger & chips
• Chicken burger & chips
• Or Naked burger & chips (no bun)

Look forward to seeing you at the Club

Bar Managers

We currently have Chanelle and Maddy assisting us with the bar.  We will be recommending their appointments at the next meeting.

Team Selections

No Interclub this long weekend, but selections for Women's Fives and Over 60's have been made and those teams are available through the link below. Rose has also organised the teams for Friendlies on the 18th Nov.

Centre Pairs

Congratulations to all Belfast Club members who played in the centre pairs.  We had several teams that were good enough to qualify on the day.  Rohan and Kerry are in the men's final.

Jason and Logan made it to the semi-final. Heather and Lucy played well and beat the great Bev Morel before being defeated.  Becs and Julie got to the semi-final and were defeated in a close game with Burnside.  Congratulations to all teams.

President's Message

Corporate Events

We have several functions coming up for Christmas breakups.  There will be a list going up so you can see when these are.  We desperately need help from members for these tasks.  Tasks include setting up the green, assisting people with bowling, and ensuring that the green is used correctly.  Then, bring in the equipment.  We also need help with the bar.  Your help ensures the club has the necessary revenue.

Club Bowls

If you use club bowls, please make sure that you return them to the locker room after each game. We need these for our corporate functions.  Please ensure you leave them at the club.

Green

As the heat starts to kick in, it makes green maintenance very difficult.  With the green used most days, Alan no longer has the luxury of flooding like he once did.  Water is needed regularly, and this may impact the green.

Xmas Message

As Christmas approaches, it puts some people under pressure rapidly.   Please be tolerant of your club members and ensure they are okay. It is the time of year for happiness and friendship—a time for Belfast to come together as one and keep our club spirit strong.

During Christmas time, there are more Police on the Roads keeping us safe.  Please drink responsibly.

Good luck to all teams for the remainder of the season. Be safe

Regards, Greg

Acknowledgement to Lachlan York

Recently a Club member of Elmwood suffered a medical event while playing at home against Belfast. Yorkey was quick to offer aid to this player and check on their wellbeing and needs.

This was no small medical event but fortunately Lachlan was there when needed and the player was quick to reach out to Colin Taylor later in the week following in acknowledging the help he received, mostly from our members initially.