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Eddy Reitsma is one of many Warkworth bowlers who is happy to see the summer season start.
The Warkworth Bowls Club finally rolled into summer season action on Sunday October 16, with the Stan Gubb Mens Pairs in-house competition.
The winners were Ernie Gidman and Ron Riddle.
“We really enjoyed the competition, though windy conditions made things challenging,” club committee member James Newlove says.
Higher than usual amounts of rainfall over winter also meant the competition had to be played on the secondary carpet green.
“The weather has had a big impact on the season so far. Rainy days have caused postponements on several occasions.”
One event affected was the club’s annual fundraiser for Hospice, one of its biggest tournaments, which is now expected to be played in February.
The club is not expecting to use the main green for about three weeks, but this depends on the weather remaining fine.
This season the club has welcomed 15 new members, with six joining after the ‘give-it-a-go day’.
Sponsorship has improved, with the triples competition held every Wednesday supported by a range of businesses.
The club will look to defend its Cadness Cup title this season. James is confident that they have the squad to do it.
