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By a Leigh Bowling Club correspondent
After a slow start to the 2022/23 season, the Leigh Bowling Club is picking up tempo.
Bad weather forced the postponement of the first tournament, the Cameron/Penney triples, but a week after the postponement, the club championship singles were played.
A high number of entries were received, which meant that the two finalists weren’t determined until the close of play on the Sunday. Steve Wallace and Dave Johnstone fronted up the following week and it was a close tussle, coming down to the last bowl. As Johnstone stepped up with his last bowl, Wallace held two, which should have given him the title. However, Johnstone put his last bowl against the Jack to win the championship.
The club championship pairs was played on October 22 and 23. By Sunday afternoon, the two finalists had been decided. Kerry Hyde and Lyndsay Duncan faced two new club members, David Hickey and Guy Robson. Hyde and Duncan were on top of their game and took out the title.
In other news, the club flag was recently replaced. The new flag displays a crayfish, which is the club logo. The number of crayfish on the reefs off Leigh made this an obvious choice.
There was a disappointing turnout to our first junior coaching and fun games night in late October, but the club will continue with this initiative every Friday at 4.30pm. This is suitable for all ages and the whole family is welcome. Children get a free sausage and drink.
The club championship singles were due to be held on November 5 and 6, weather-permitting, and the Lion Red Triples will be held on November 12.
