LAST Saturday, 18 April, the Gloucester Golf Club turned out in numbers although it was Will Bosma who held everyone’s attention with a great individual round and a win in the top event of the day. The event was a Four Ball Better Ball Stableford with an Individual event in conjunction, all sponsored by Elders […]
‘Genuine love of netball’: Betty Pearson celebrated for 60 years of dedication to her sport
BETTY Pearson has been nominated as a Gloucester Sports Committee Local Legend in recognition of an extraordinary 60 years of unwavering dedication and service to the Gloucester & District Netball Club. “Betty’s journey began as a player aged 16, from where her passion for the game and commitment to her teammates quickly became evident,” said […]
Gloucester Tennis Results
THE first mixed tennis competition of the year came to a conclusion recently and at least five teams were in contention for the title heading into the final night . In the end, the consistent Team Scott’s – comprising Robyn Scott, Rob Howden and Jeff Cowley – finished on top, narrow victors over the team […]
Women on Wednesday
THE Gloucester Golf Ladies won another pennants contest on Monday 13 April, playing at Port Macquarie against Tallwoods. It was another close affair with Gloucester winning 3 matches to 2, with Deb Sate, Gai Falla and Carolyn Davies winning their matches. On Wednesday 15 April, it was a perfect day for golf with the course […]
Gloucester Lady Bowlers
WITH the finish of daylight saving, and an extra hour of sleep enjoyed by most, the first round of the Consistency Singles Championship got underway in quite warm conditions.For those who don’t understand how the “Consistency” is scored/played, two players, each with 4 bowls aim for the “kitty” which is replaced by the marker, to […]
Colin Weismantel to be recognised as Local Legend
THE late Colin Weismantel will be recognised as a Local Legend at the annual Gloucester Sports Awards presentation to be held on Saturday, 9 May at Gloucester Bowling Club. Colin joined the Gloucester Croquet Club in 2010 at the tender age of 83. With determination and enthusiasm he quickly mastered the game, becoming a very […]
Gloucester Parkrun
All smiles. Keeping the tailwalker company. The start of the parkrun. THERE were 92 finishers, with visitors from Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and South Africa joining a throng of locals, for Gloucester’s 254th parkrun last Saturday. Youngsters Georgie Chalker and George Benson were celebrating their 10th run milestones, while Darcy Thomas chose to start his […]
Gloucester District, Sport Results
FOUR Gloucester Veteran Golfers finished their rounds within one point of each other on Tuesday 7 April, but it was Colin Clark who won the day a mere count back in the lead. It was a fine, warm day for the Individual Stableford sponsored by Elaine and Bill Murray. The winner with 37 points was […]
Women on Wednesday
THE Gloucester Golf Ladies played their first Monthly Medal for the year last Wednesday, 1 April, with the sun shining and a gentle breeze. The Monthly Medal winner was a very proud Anne Maggs with a brilliant score of 40 points to win across the field. Anne also won Division 2, while Karen Howarth won […]
Reynolds Strong Win in Golf Medal
LAST Saturday, 4 April Geoff Renolds turned in a top performance to win the Gloucester Golf Club’s April Monthly Medal with net score five strokes ahead of the field. The Monthly Medal is an Individual Stroke event sponsored by Arkwood Organic Recycling. The Medal winner was B grade player Geoff Reynolds with a net score […]
