2024 Veteran Singles Championship

 

The Final of the 2024 Veteran Singles was played in near perfect conditions this afternoon, between Allan Jones & Kevin Bettridge.

AJ got out to a quick fire 10 - 0 lead after 7 ends, then 16 - 6 after 11 ends. Kevin hung in there and started to draw very well. He reduced the lead to 19 - 17 after 18 ends. Kevin went on to win 5 of the next 7 ends to take the lead 24 - 23 after 25 ends. Kevin held his nerve when it looked like AJ held game, but drew shot to take out the title 25 - 23. This was anyones game, but Kevin deserved the win after such a great fight back. Congratulations Men on a great Final. The enthusiastic spectators were glued to their seats, right to the end. Bowls was definitely the winner in this game. Very well done Kev and AJ.

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2024 Veteran Pairs Championship.

 

 

The Final of the 2024 Veteran Pairs Championship was played this afternoon (17/11/2024). The Final was between Ray Ransome & Geoff Collins Vs Peter O'Meagher & Vic Gauci.

Both teams played very well in warm, pleasant conditions, but the combination of Ray Ransome & Geoff Collins were the more consistent on the day.

Congratulations to all players for making the final, in this tough competition. Special congratulations to Ray Ransome, as this is his first championship win.

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2024 Major Singles Championship

 

 

The Final of the 2024 Major Singles Championship was played this afternoon (17/11/2024). The Final was between the current Singles Champion, Greg Shirley Vs Grant (come back kid) Watson. It's hard to believe that this was only Grant's fifth game in two years!!!

The conditions for the game were near perfect, warm with a slight breeze, to keep everyone comfortable.

Despite Grant's sensational semi-final win yesterday, he played against an 'on-fire' Greg today. Greg got into the lead and just kept going. Congratulations to Grant on making the final of the UBMBC premier event, after a long time out of the game. But it was a sensational back to back major singles win by Greg.

Very well marked by Steve Stead.

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Central Coast Bowls 2024/2025 Reserve Fours Champions

 

(L to R) John Hall, Warren Brooks, Toni Oliver (CCB Director), Rob Merrill & Colin Mew.

 

Congratulations to John Hall, Warren Brooks, Rob Merrill & Colin Mew on winning the Central Coast Bowls 2024/2025 Reserve Fours Championship, against the Mingara Mustangs 17 - 15, at Ettalong Bowling Club this afternoon (16/11/2024).

The boys had a very handy lead 16 - 8 at the half way stage, but Mingara clawed their way back into the game and it was Umina 16 - Mingara 15 going into the last end. Not too many close bowls on the last end and Mingara were holding one shot, which was just under a metre away. In came Rob Merril with his second bowl and drew a resting toucher (at 3.44pm). Umina won the end and the title 17 - 15. Sensational win by the boys, who now play in the State play offs in Ballina next year. Go Umina.....

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CCB 2024/2025 Reserve Champions.

 

Colin Mew & Roger Twells Central Coast Bowls Region 2024/2025 Reserve Pairs Champions.

 

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2024 King & Queen of the Central Coast

 

1st Place Margaret & Russ Hughes - Avoca 6W +54 

 

 

Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club 2024 held their annual King & Queen of the Central Coast Carnival this weekend (21st & 22nd Sept 2024). As usual, it was a sensational carnival, played in great spirit in glorious sunshine.

This is a very popular event, which was 'sold out' a few weeks ago. Unfortunately two of the bigger CCB clubs subsequently carded their championships at the same time and a few of the early entries had to withdraw, so we had to scramble to get replacement teams. Many thanks to those teams/players that helped out (including the Redrups, Hughes, Ellisons & Ray Bourke). Many thanks to Steve Stead, Allan Rhodes, Lee, Simo, Kody, Sue, Paddy, Mick, Robin, Ron, Peter and others, for all their help in making this such a great carnival.

Many thanks to Creighton's Funerals for sponsoring this event and to Erin Harris of Creighton's Funerals for presenting the prize money.

 

The Winners were:

1st Place Margaret & Russ Hughes - Avoca 6W +54 .

2nd Place Lauren Ford & Glenn Simington - Umina 6W +44

3rd Place Lyndall & Scott Webster - Canton/Terrigal 6W +19

4th Place Pat Neal & Ray Bourke - Umina W5.5 +19

5th Place Mavis Bland & John Orme - Ettalong 5W +41

Consolation 1. Vicki & Mick Redrup - Everglades

Consolation 2. Aileen & Ken Robertson - Umina

 

2nd Place Lauren Ford & Glenn Simington - Umina 6W +44

 

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Cheque Presentation to Central Coast Health Cancer Unit.

 

This afternoon (18/9/2024) Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club presented a cheque for $8,600 to the Central Coast Local Health District Prostate Cancer Unit. This was the funds raised at the UBMBC Ron Pursehouse Prostate Cancer Charity Day, which was held on Wednesday 19th June 2024.

In the first picture, we have (from L to R) Ian Jarratt (UBMBC Sponsorship Officer), Kimberley Dalton (CCH Cancer Nurse Coordinator), Kate Holloway (CCH Director Fundraising Partnerships), Colleen Tukavkin (Senior Fundraising Officer), Erin Harris (Creghtons Funerals - event sponsor) and Lee Cribbs (UBMBC President). Ian had just introduced the Ladies to the UBMBC members and gave a brief history about this important event.

In the second picture, Kimberley Dalton thanked the UBMBC members for their outstanding effort in raising the significant amount of money and gave a breif introduction to the possible equipment that CCH might buy with our donation.

In the third picture President Lee said a few words on behalf of the UBMBC members and thanked Ian Jarratt for his sensational work with this event, over a number of years.

The fourth picture is a great one of Ian Jarratt with Erin Harris of Creightons Funerals, who sponsored the event.

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RU OK? Day Event.

 

UBMBC held their annual RU OK? event at the Club on Wednesday 11th September. The successful event was co-ordinated by Rex Hunt, with much appreciated help from Ron Austin, Robin Hill, Lee Cribbs, Glenn Simington and others....

Over 60 UBMBC members took part in the event, which was sponsored by Connect Hearing. Charlotte Lea from Connect Hearing conducted free hearing tests and presented the major raffle prize of a specialist headset, to winner Damien McPherson.

R U OK? is an Australian non-profit suicide prevention organisation, founded by advertiser Gavin Larkin in 2009. It revolves around the slogan "R U OK?" and advocates for people to have conversations with others. The organisation holds a dedicated R U OK?

As well as raising awareness of Men's mental health issues, the attendees raised about $1,200 for the RU OK? Charity and also had a lot of fun, as the following photos will attest to.

Many thanks to everyone involved in this very important day....

 

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Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club Mixed Triples Kingfisher Carnival

1st Place. Russell Cleary, Jill Cleary & Peter Burris - Bateau Bay with 3 Wins + 24

 

The Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club Mixed Triples Carnival was played today (Sunday 21st July 2024), in glorious sunshine, This very popular Carnival was sold out weeks before the event and once again, clubs from around the Central Coast took part.

This event was sponsord by Living Choice, who were represented by David Grassby. If you or your relatives are looking to live in a quality Retirement Village...contact David for a chat. Our second sponsor was Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club. Thanks to all involved for your support.

The Winners were:

1st Place. Russell Cleary, Jill Cleary & Peter Burris - Bateau Bay with 3 Wins + 24 (pic 1).

Joint 2nd Place. Debbie Moore, Glenn Simington & Tony Potter - Umina (pic 2) and Lyn Gordon, Warren Brooks & Tom Burgmann - Umina (pic 3) both with 3 Wins + 19.

4th Place. Graham Davis, Vicki Wilson & Craig Wilson - Ourimbah with 3 Wins + 12 (pic 4).

There were also two Consolation Prizes.

Lauren Ford, Chris Letherbarrow & Greg Shirley - Umina (pic 5) and Rob Graham, Michelle Yates & David Yates - Wyong (pic 6).

The prizes were presented by David Grassby of Living Choice and Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club President, Tom Burgmann.

Joint 2nd Place. Debbie Moore, Glenn Simington & Tony Potter - Umina

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2024 Ron Pursehouse Prostate Charity Day

 

Congratulations and thank you to Ian Jarratt and his team on arranging and running another successful Ron Pursehouse Prostate Charity Day yesterday (19/6/2024). The objective of the day is to enable Central Coast Health to purchase valuable and modern day urological equipment for Gosford and Wyong Hospitals.

Over 80 people attended and supported the event and although not all the money has come in yet, we anticipate that we would raise about $8,600 for this very worthy charity.

There were lots of prize and auction winners, which I managed to get pictures of.

There were LOTS of people to thank, for helping to make this such a successful event. Many thanks to Creightons Funerals for sponsoring the event. We would also like to thank Gary Taylor for his sensational painting of Nicho Hynes, which Nicho signed and thanks to Luke Sarson for outbidding me to win this unique item. Thanks also to Luke for donating the Anzac picture & statues. Thanks to MRSL & Club Umina for the always popular 7 days in Forster and some wine prizes. Thanks to Gwen Jarratt, Joan Murphy & Jean Harrison for selling all the tickets. Thanks to Don Stephens & John Hall for managing the cards & games...not an easy task. Thanks to Grant Ambrose for donating a bunch of prizes. Thanks to Grimmo for the Man from Snowy River pic. Thanks to the mighty Mariners for donating the signed Mariners jersey. Thanks also to local businesss, including: Ettalong Tourist Resort Overnight Stay, Jewellery from Seaspray Jewellers, Various Gift Cards from Local Businesses including: Dan Murphy, Tyrepower, Repco, Coles & Woolworths. - Assorted Wines, Picnic basket for 4, tickets for Patonga Blues etc.

Thanks to Damien McPherson for being our auctioneer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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