Another Wednesday, another unexpected storm followed by a short, sharp shower had the bowlers playing in the sponsored competition running for cover yet again. A good shower fell over the club greens while hardly a drop fell over the Ambers, or so the writer believes.
The Tabs In Competition was well-supported and played in good spirit. The winners of the prizes donated by J Leslie Smith & Company Inc. were John Lennard; Howard Thomas and Lyn Ventress. The runners up who won vouchers donated by The Health Nut were Barry Bedworth; Tim Waring and Stella Gardiner.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the men’s league teams had many regular players who were unable to play the last game of the season. Other members willingly stepped in as reserves, some at the last moment. Thanks is extended to them for their valued support.
In the SpecSavers Pro 10 Pairs played at Collegians on Sunday, Colin Burden and Clark Logan lost by a narrow margin (51-49) to Mike Hattingh and Zelda Siebert who were the eventual winners of the competition. We congratulate Mike and Zelda and wish them well in further rounds to be played in Cape Town later this year.
Good wishes go to the NIBA Squads playing in the Quadrangular Tournament to be played in Margate on 05 & 06 March and to our members playing in the President’s teams – Bernice Burden, Colin Burden and Clark Logan.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 09 March: Tabs In Competition sponsored by Halfway Toyota Howick with prizes donated by Dr Alan Sara.
Saturday, 12 March: Tabs In Competition sponsored by The Lawnmower Shop and Giovision with prizes donated by Greendale Spar
Monday, 21 March ( Human Rights day): An all-day Trips Tournament sponsored by Halfway Toyota Howick. Generous prizes are offered and clubs, both near and far, are invited to join us at Umgeni Waterfall for a day of bowls. All clubs in the district have been notified and posters have been sent to clubs for display.
Entries can be sent to Colin Burden – contact details on posters and in the NIBA Fixture book.
REGULAR NOTICES:
Regular start of play is as follows: Tuesday at 08h30 (dress is casual); Wednesday and Saturday at 13h30 (whites). Tabs must be in 15 minutes prior to commencement of play.
Visitors and prospective members are most welcome to come along and join us for a game or for a cup of tea. New members are most welcome. Coaching is available. Contact John Withers on 033 239 5376 for details.
NB Members please check notice boards for club duties. If you are unable to do your duty, please arrange to swop with another member.
News supplied by Umgeni Waterfall Bowls Club.
Douglas Pike (Grade 12) and Rebecca Webb (Grade 10) both managed to complete the 2016 FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon this weekend. Douglas paddled with his uncle, past pupil Trevor Pike, and Rebecca paddled with her dad, past pupil Shane Webb.
“TO THE KNIGHT SECURITY TEAM – HOWICK. This is a special thank you to the team. I had people remove some of my possessions on 4th February 2016 at 12h25. I suppose they thought they could do more with them than I was. Oh well. All the same, I received the SMS to notify me that my alarm had gone off. Shortly thereafter, Robyn phoned me and advised me that armed response had already been notified and was on route to my house.
At the recent Northern Districts cricket trials Howick Prep had seven players chosen for the final Northern Districts team. Congratulations to Tylan Adam, Ethan March, Stephen Whitwell, Joshua Moller, Robbie Lawrence, Daniel Sookdhew and Bonga Phiri. The remaining five players were shared between Clifton and Treverton. In recent cricket matches these past few weeks Howick Prep has also had five players take 5 wickets in an innings or take a hattrick. Thomas Oliver took 5/5 for the U/10B team against Clifton, Kyle Christie took 6/12 for the U/10A team against Clifton (including a hattrick), Hanre Pretorius took a hattrick for the U/11B team against Clifton (4/10), Callum Taylor took 5/2 for the U/11A team against Treverton and brother Westley Taylor took 5/5 for the U/13B team against Underberg.
Despite the heat there was a good turnout on Wednesday, 09 February for the Halfway Toyota Howick’s sponsored competition. This was won by Hilary Williams, Margie Holl and Alan Pienaar. The runners-up were Rita Aitken, Graeme Cameron and Jenny McHendrie. Margie Wheelwright of Halfway Toyota Howick presented the winners with their prizes.
At the recent Midlands tennis trials both Chloe Morton and Alex Candler of Howick Preparatory School were selected to represent Midlands U/13A tennis. Howick Prep is very proud of its current 1st team which consists of Jade Harty (KZN and Midlands), Chloe Morton (Midlands), Alex Candler (Midlands) and Rachelle Shaw (Midlands Trials). The Howick Prep team will be flying down to Cape Town during the first week of March to play four of the top tennis playing schools in the cape.
Calling all husbands & boyfriends alike!...Have you remembered that....This Sunday is VALENTINE’S DAY!
South African triathlon sports received a boost with the announcement that direct insurer, MiWay, will sponsor the ULTRA Triathlon Series. The three-year title sponsorship increases exposure of the MiWay brand into the world of endurance sports.
Howick Prep held their Championship Swimming Gala on Saturday morning, 20 February and wish to congratulate the respective age group winners:
Howick High held it's inter-house gala on Friday, 19 February. It was a gala filled with plenty of fun and good spirit. A total of 4 records were broken on the day. Everdon won the gala with Shafton finishing in 2nd place. The relay trophy was tied by Shafton and Allemans. The Junior Victor and Victrix Ludorum were won by Robert Pike and Robin Shaw and the Senior Victor and Victrix Ludorum were won by Jenna Pike and Michael Holder. Well done to all swimmers who participated.
Harvard House employee Megan Hunter who has been living with Myasthenia Gravis since age 15 says, ‘The worst is being stared at or ignored because people do not understand my differences. I would prefer to be asked directly what is wrong with me. We are normal, we are special.’
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Valentine's day is coming up. Whatever you have planned for your loved one, Peter White Photography can capture it, giving you an excellent record of this special day.
The 2015 winners of the Marriott Freedom Race, Tyronne White and Andrew Hill have confirmed that they will once again on the starting line to defend their title on the 2nd and 3rd of April. In 2015 White and Hill held off a strong challenge by Sthembiso Masanga and Mboneni Ncobo from Team RMB Change a Life to win by 7 minutes.
From Triathletes-in-the-making, to the serious die-hard kind, the TINMAN Triathlon is designed for everyone who loves to move. It’s a high-speed, exhilarating race with categories for every one of every fitness level.
On the 2nd and 3rd of April 2016, mountain bike enthusiasts will be able to take part in the 2nd Marriott Freedom Race, an exciting mountain bike event that celebrates the 26th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.