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Organisers of a celebration marking Bowls Warkworth’s 100th anniversary say it was a resounding success.
Twenty-eight teams competed in a fours tournament held at both Warkworth and Omaha greens on Saturday October 21, representing 10 clubs from as far afield at Waipu and Orewa, and nearly 130 people attended the anniversary dinner on the following evening.
A guest speaker at the dinner was Ken Warin, who is the great grandson of Alex and Elizabeth Warin. The Warin’s leased land to the club during their lifetime and then bequeathed it to the Warkworth club after they died. Ken spoke a little about his family and their association with the club.
Former club president Cathy Parsons spoke of the dedicated steering group that had worked hard to ensure the celebrations did justice to the occasion.
A special plaque commemorating the club`s centenary was presented by Martin Mackenzie, club support manager from Bowls New Zealand, to the Warkworth president Francois Loubser.
Three decorated cakes forming 100 were cut by John Cannon, Julie George and Michelle Macdonald, representing the theme for the centenary – yesterday, today, tomorrow.
Tournament results:
Omaha – Wendy Jensen + team 1, Paul V + team 2, Penny + team 3, Tom Cumber + team consolation. Warkworth – Francois Loubser, Ross, MJB, Jules 1; Alf Smith, Keith Lineham, John Dawson, Alan McIntyre 2; Michael and Joan Broderick, Gary Robertson and Maree Brett 3; Mike Beretta, Steve Saric, Michelle Mac, David Hickey 4; Tom Gowie, Sue Bliss, Neil Cruden and Jim Letcher, consolation.
