Sam Ingram and his team of Mixed Nuts excelled in the “naughty corner” winning the Trivia Night. The team from Nurse Next Door came a close second followed by the Why Not Us Group from the back corner.
Mel and Mark threw out some challenging questions testing the ninety plus crowd.
A great night and our thanks to all club members - in particular Mel and Mark - who made it such a success.
Response to the members’ poll favoured retention of the present start of 12.30PM.
Because the request for an earlier start was mainly to avoid late finishes in the cold, we will keep the same start at 12.30pm (Registration by 12Noon) but ring the bell no later than 3.30PM.
Also, we will try playing through with no break and will try other formats which might shorten game time eg 3-bowl pairs.
Peter Gleeson - Bowls Director
Friday saw the final day of the Learn to Bowl Class with students joining members in their first game. Lots has been learnt and still lots of finer details to pick up but overall the students look to the game with great enthusiasm. Many thanks to Wendy Gleeson who pulled it all together co-ordinating the program with students and coaches who also deserve a special thanks.
Sandringham Bowls Club AGM was held on Sunday 24 May 2026. All reports had been circulated to members and were confirmed at the meeting.
We are fortunate to have strong interest in the club which led to an election for the positions of President and Vice President taking place this year. The new Board was announced:
President - Alan Watson
Vice President - Peter Black
Secretary - Diana Ricketts
Treasurer - Rob Sinclair
Assistant Secretary - Cathy Spencer
Greens Director - Rob Elliot
Bowls Director - Peter Gleeson
Sponsorship Director - Karen Elias
Selectors - Troy Eaton, Peter Gleeson, Michael Jewell, Gerald Otten, Mark Roberson and Peter Sullivan
Two apointed Directors are:
Outside Functions - Ingrid Edelmaier
Bowls Victoria Liaison - Terry McVey
Rob Elliot was awarded Honorary Life Membership of Sandringham Bowls Club at our AGM. Congratulations Rob - you have worked tirelessly in so many areas including President, Green Director, a great lawn edger and many other contributions over many years.
The 2026 Outstanding Service award was given posthumously to Kerrie Geard for her contribution to the Club as Secretary and Selector amongst the many and varied ways she contributed to the Club.
Club Champions were awarded trophies at our AGM (link to full listing) Congratulations to all.
Also awarded were Pins to the very succesful Pennant team which managed to score 8 in one end. Ken Spencer, Judy Force, Richard Griffiths and Geoff Wishart.
Members have been sent a notice and agenda for the Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 24 May at 2pm.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Some came through U3A and others heard about the opportunity to join the Learn to Bowl classes through friends. In all 15 people were shown the fundamentals of bowling by 5 of our club coaches. The first day was held in perfect conditions and will continue over the next month. Contact Wendy Gleeson if you are interested in these classes or any future classes.
