Middleton Beach Bowling and Community Club Inc.

Middleton Beach Bowling and Community Club Inc. Winter Bowls: Wednesday and Friday names in by 1.00pm for a 1.15pm start $10 subs. Visitors welcome. We play lawn bowls.

Our Club hasn't had lawn or turf for a number of years but the game is still called lawn bowls to differentiate from 10 pin bowling. Apart from bowling, our Club can offer cards on Tuesday afternoons (usually Canasta and Bridge) and sometimes Mahjong; Craft on Thursdays - anything from patchwork to knitting - starting at 9.30 a.m. We have a choir group who welcome members - male and female - on Wednesday evenings. We welcome you to our Club at 25 Garden Street, Middleton Beach.

07/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our Ladies President Beryl Cooper 🥳🥳🥳💐💐💐🎂

Saturday 5th - Opening Day and Patron's DayAlbany turned on some lovely weather for our Opening Day and Patron’s Day, wi...
06/09/2026

Saturday 5th - Opening Day and Patron's Day

Albany turned on some lovely weather for our Opening Day and Patron’s Day, with the forecast rain nowhere in sight. Unfortunately our Patron, Murray Milne was not well enough to join us to roll out the first bowl, however we carried on in the Middleton Beach spirit and took to the A Green to play in triples and fours for our first official social game of the 2026/2027 season. Only 53 players, noticeably lower numbers than in previous years, enjoyed the fine conditions and it was great to welcome Ann Richardson-Newton and guest Scott Welham to play with us. After two games of 10 ends with a short tea break we all enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea and the presentation of welcome letters to two of our new club members Leila Mann and Cathy Burges.

Frank Greguol did his usual fantastic job of calculating the scores and the prize money and had his work cut out for him today. There were only two 2 game winners so credit can go to Ladies Vice Captain Wendy Faithfull for her help in selecting the teams for the day.

Presentations of the prize money by Mens Captain Les Holt were awarded to:

4th Place: Kim Thompson, Arthur Becroft, Wayne Cooper & Wendy Faithfull 1 + 7
3rd Place: Scott Welham, Elaine Cooper & John Radys 1 + 7 (on countback)
2nd Place: Harvey Waddell, Dirk van Heeren & Julie Bunker 2 + 7
WINNERS: Geoff Hornibrook, John Hanson, Trevor Daniel & Bev Taylor 2 + 19

There was also a prize for 5th place (Next Years Winners) awarded to the team of Terry Wright, Mick Jaekel, Dave Holt and Kaz Rendell with 1 + 5

President Steve Faulkner gave thanks to the many people who helped to make today’s event possible: the patronage and sponsorship by Murray Milne, Geoff Hornibrook and Wendy Faithfull for organising the teams, Frank and Trevor for organising the scores and the prize money, thanks to Mara, Heather and all those who helped in the kitchen to organise the afternoon tea and thank you to those members who came along to enjoy the day and provided the refreshments – it was a veritable feast and a lovely way to start the 2026/2027 season.

04/09/2026

Friday 4th

Well Spring may have sprung, but someone forgot to give Albany the memo today! Chillier than the faces of the Dockers supporters, 32 players braved the brisk winds out on the B Green in fours and triples for social bowls today. It was great to enjoy a visit from Scott Welham and Suzanne Lamport, especially since they also brought a delicious homemade carrot cake with them. There were four 2 game winners today but the teams of Kim Thompson and Ken Richardson-Newton missed out with scores of 2 + 9 and 2 + 3 respectively.

Friday's lucky winners:
2nd Place: Brian Osman, Kevin Siviour & Gwenda Andrews 2 + 10
WINNERS Di Becroft, Sue Bailey and Phil Ramsden 2 + 15:

Raffles:

Meat packs: Wendy Faithfull, Heather Jury & Warren Taylor

2 cans: Ian Jury & Terry Wright

Club Draw: Member #235 Trina Lysaught – not present

Ladies Captain Carole Tonkinson – not present

Mens Captain Les Holt – reminder of Opening Day and Patron’s Day tomorrow – club uniform, names in by 12.30pm, bring a plate for afternoon tea.
Albany Triples on Wednesday 9th September – please support other clubs’ events.
Championship Mixed Fours on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of September – nomination sheet is on the board.
Boronia Gardens Open Mixed Triples – Wednesday 14th October – nomination sheet is on the board.

President Steve Faulkner – Welcome to Scott Welham and Suzanne Lamport and thanks for the cake for afternoon tea. Thanks to Deb Pooley for taking a break from her nursing duties and doing the nibbles bowls this week in Jordan’s absence. Thanks to Kim Thompson (Suttons Carpet Cleaning) for cleaning the club carpets this week. Fixture books are now printed and available, check behind the bar or with Jill for your copy. Don’t forget your afternoon tea for Opening Day tomorrow – we will be enjoying it at the end of the event.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

Sat 5 1pm Opening Day & Patron’s Day - Club Uniform,
plate for afternoon tea

Wed 9 Albany Cameron Caravan’s Mixed Triples
1.15pm Social bowls

Fri 11 1.15pm Social bowls

Sat 12 Golf - Mixed Fours Albany Autos

Tue 15 9.30am Championship Mixed Fours: Smith Family Shield

Wed 16 9.30am Championship Mixed Fours continued

Fri 18 1.15pm Social Bowls

Wed 23 9.30am Drawn 4’s (Ladies)
1.15pm Social bowls

Thu 24 Fri 25 Mt Barker Golf Invitational Classic Fours (Ladies)

Fri 25 1.15pm Social bowls

Sat 26 AFL Grand Final

Mon 28 King’s Birthday Holiday

Wed 30 1.15pm Social bowls

02/09/2026

Wednesday 2nd

Only 20 players braved the windy conditions today for Social Bowls. The one brief shower conveniently fell during our tea break, so we took a bit longer to enjoy the cake supplied by Isabelle Mason – thanks Izzy – it went down a treat!

Due to the low numbers, only one place was paid today. The teams of Terry Wright and Brian Osman missed out with 2 + 15 and 2 + 7.

WINNERS: Kim Thompson, Jim Hull & Isabelle Mason 2 + 19

For those who knew Rick….
02/09/2026

For those who knew Rick….

Sunday 30th August Jack and Jill Club sponsored by Pat and Mal GreenhalghToday all the Kings, Queens and the Court gathe...
30/08/2026

Sunday 30th August

Jack and Jill Club sponsored by Pat and Mal Greenhalgh

Today all the Kings, Queens and the Court gathered for the finals of the Jack and Jill Club. The sun was shining and all the players were keen to get out to the greens to vie for the crowns and trophies on offer – and the bragging rights for the next year.

After the playoffs, we all enjoyed a sausage sizzle and some great camaraderie for our final Sunday morning together before the start of a new season.

Thanks to our sponsors Pat and Mal Greenhalgh for your continued support. A great big thanks to Frank Greguol and Gladys Richardson for their organisation of the clubs – your efforts are very much appreciated. Thanks to Bob Jefferis and Trevor Robinson for cooking our fabulous BBQ today and thanks to all those who came and supported these clubs throughout the winter months, making Sunday mornings interesting and fun!

Onto the winners for 2026

Jack Club:

ALSO RAN: Bert Linden
RUNNER UP AGGREGATE: Barry Holt 330
AGGREGATE WINNER: Phil Ramsden 378
POT: Jim Robertson
KING RUNNER UP: Lou Mancini
KING: Jack HIggins

Jill Club

AGGREGATE PRINCESS: Carole Tonkinson
RUNNER UP PRINCESS::Cathy Burges
PRINCESS: Olivia Linden
AGGREGATE QUEEN: Di Pooley
RUNNER UP QUEEN: Leila Mann
QUEEN: Elaine Cooper

Coming up at the club….
30/08/2026

Coming up at the club….

28/08/2026

Hi everyone, I took a bit of time out this week to recharge my batteries before the start of the season - so here's what was going on at the Club this week.....

Saturday 22nd

Today saw 4 teams play off in a Regional Final of the BPL for a place in the State Final at Pinjarra on Sunday 13th of September. Congratulations to the team of John Stafrace, Mark Pooley and Jim Robertson who took the honours on the day. We wish them luck in their quest against other teams from around the State for a chance at a berth in the Queensland final.

Sunday 23rd

Jack and Jill Club sponsored by Pat and Mal Greenhalgh

There was no Jack Club today as it was the final round of the Tri-Series between Middleton Beach, Mt Barker and Kojonup, hosted by our club. Coming into the home stretch, we had a good lead on the other two teams, and put in a strong performance on home turf. Final scores for the series were: Middleton Beach 702, Kojonup 574 and Mt Barker 529. Thanks to the ladies who put on a lovely spread for all the players, thanks to the bar staff, John Hanson for the greens preparation and a big thanks to Frank Greguol for his ongoing organisation of this event.

This Sunday 30/8/26 sees the final of the Jack Club, with the playoff for the King Crown. Those vying for the title are: Jim Hull, Jeff Meyers, Barry Holt, Lou Mancini, Phil Ramsden, Les Holt, John Hanson, Jack Higgins and Bill Collins.

Jill Club

The colder weather and the catering for the Tri-Series saw 8 ladies take to the C Green for Jill Club today. It was a great final with our two competitors having a one bowl shootout for the Queen honours this week!

RUNNER UP: Elaine Cooper
QUEEN: Leila Mann

This week was the last opportunity to win a place in the playoff for the Queen crown. Those lucky ladies competing on Sunday 30/8/26 for the title of Jill Club Queen will be: Gladys Richardson, Dianne Pooley, Elaine Cooper, Dianne Becroft, Leila Mann, and Ann Hornibrook.

Wednesday 26th

There were no social bowls today due to the weather conditions.

Friday 28th

With a distinct improvement on Wednesday’s weather, 51 intrepid bowlers were on the A and B Green to try their hand at winning one of the coveted yellow envelopes. We were once again joined by the some of the crew from Albany Bowling Club and Ye Heron from Katanning. It was also great to see Chris Hill back bowling with us as well. There were 4 two game winners today with commiserations to Elaine Coopers’ team who missed out on an envelope with a score of 2 + 5.

Friday's lucky winners:
3rd Place: Ken Richardson-Newton, Jim Hull & Isabelle Mason 2 + 7

2nd Place: Bert Linden, Trevor Bailey, Julian Hough & Bev Taylor 2 + 8

WINNERS: Mark Pooley, Dianne Pooley & Carole Tonkinson 2 + 10

Raffles:

Meat packs: Les Holt, Phil Ramsden and Hugh Smith

2 cans: Hugh Smith & Ken Richardson-Newton

Club Draw: Member # 158 Baz Rendell - present

Ladies President Beryl Cooper – present – no news

Ladies Captain Carole Tonkinson – present – no news

Mens Captain Les Holt – present – welcome to visitors from other clubs. It’s been great to have such good numbers for Social Bowls over the winter season – thanks to all who have supported the club over this period.

Mens Vice Captain Jeff Meyers – congratulations to the winners of the Regional BPL final: Jim Robertson, John Stafrace and Mark Pooley – best of luck at Pinjarra on Saturday 13th of September. Tomorrow is the League Meeting to finalise and ratify fixtures – our fixtures book will be sent for printing once all dates are confirmed.
Mens Pennants – The selectors have advised that there will be no sheet to indicate the playing of pennants – the unavailability sheet for Pennants is now on the board and should be completed asap.
The nomination sheets for the Championship Mixed Fours (now on Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th of September) is now on the board and so is the sheet for the Mixed Triples event on Wednesday 14th of October.
Harvey Waddell – Bar Manager – advises that the supply of the Great Northern low alcohol ginger beer may be discontinued (as indicated by the supplier). He will keep us updated as more information becomes available. If anyone has any recommendations for a replacement product your suggestions would be appreciated.
President Steve Faulkner – has returned from his holiday fresh from dodging camels and crocodiles! Many thanks to Ken Richardson-Newton for holding the fort. Mike Pooley has been in touch and his operation went well and he should be back in action very soon.
Welcome to the visiting bowlers from Albany and Ye from Katanning. Also great to have Chris Hill back with us.

Happy 50th wedding anniversary to Mark and Dianne Pooley celebrating today. Congratulations to Jim Robertson, John Stafrace and Mark Pooley on their win in the BPL Regional final – good luck at Pinjarra in a couple of weeks time.
Congratulations to those who represented Middleton Beach in the annual Tri-Series competition on the great win – 7 years in a row now. Thanks to Frank for organising the event and to all those who helped on the day of the club hosting.

Thanks to Beryl, Leila and Ann Hornibrook for the hot chips tonight. Thus ends the season of hot food – thanks to Beryl and Olivia for organising the hot food over this Winter season – it has been a real treat – and thanks to all those who helped get it ready and cleaned up every week. Back to cheese, biscuits and meat next week.

Thanks to Mark Pooley for washing all the club windows, Deb Pooley for cleaning all the doors and surrounds and to the ladies who cleaned and sorted the kitchen and cups ready for the new season. In regards to the cups, could you please endeavour to place your cup upwards (open side up) once it is washed and dried, for sanitary reasons.

Thanks to John Hanson for installing all the new plaques on the seats on the A and C Greens. There are still some spaces available so if you (either as an individual or together with some other members) would like your name immortalised on one of these please see Steve, Jill or Mike to arrange for a donation of $500.

Saturday 5th of September is Opening Day and Patron’s Day – please have your name in by 1pm for a 1.30pm start and be photo ready! . Dress code is Club uniform (NOT Travellers shirt) and please bring a plate for afternoon tea.

Our garden guru Bob Jefferis is hanging up his secateurs next month so anyone interested in taking on the garden duties please give your name to Steve, Mike or Ken – the more the merrier as a group would be preferred to spread the workload.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST

Sun 30th 9.30am Jack Club (Men) FINAL
Jill Club (Ladies) FINAL
SEPTEMBER

Wed 2nd 1.00pm Social Bowls

Fri 4th 1.00pm Social Bowls

Sat 5th 1.00pm Opening Day and Patron’s Day
bring a plate for afternoon tea – wear uniform

22/08/2026

Friday 21st

The fantastic weather helped draw 50 players out to the B and C Greens today for our Social Bowls. It was lovely to welcome Ann Richardson-Newton back to bowl with us. We also welcomed Ye Heron from Katanning, as well as Wayne (Roundy) Jones, Lorna and Rob Webb, Darryl Stephens and Richard Plant (Potter) from Albany Bowling Club. It was a fantastic afternoon, weather and bowls wise, with all the winning teams coming from the C Green today.

Friday's lucky winners:
3rd Place: Rob Webb, Olivia Linden, Noel Skinner & Lee Davison 11/2 + 3

2nd Place: Richard Plant, Alan Orr, Janine Hanson & Yvonne Davison 2 + 4

WINNERS: Jim Robertson, Trina Lysaught, Julian Hough & Isabelle Mason 2 + 12

Raffles:

Meat packs: Jack Higgins, Les Holt and Will McGowan

2 cans: Baz Rendell & Bev Taylor

Club Draw: Member # 235 – Trina Lysaught – present – after 4 weeks away!

Ladies Captain Carole Tonkinson – present – no news

Mens Captain Les Holt – present – please note that there is a new date for the Championship Mixed Fours event – it will now be held on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of September due to another event clashing on the original date of 17th & 18th of September.

Ladies President Beryl Cooper – next week is the last week of the hot food – thanks to all those who have helped with the preparation and serving over the winter period.

President Steve Faulkner – still enjoying the sunshine in far climes according to VP Ken Richardson-Newton, who has checked in with him, and been told to keep doing the great job he is doing keeping us all in line. Welcome to the visitors from other clubs. Thanks to Beryl and Leila for the hot food tonight – as mentioned next week will be the last week as our new season will commence.

A busy weekend at the Club with the BPL Regional Final being played tomorrow from 9.30am, between 3 Middleton Beach teams and a team from Denmark for a place in the State Final in Pinjarra on 13th of September. On Sunday is the 3rd and final round of the Tri-Series Challenge event against Kojonup and Mt Barker from 10am, so there will be no Jack Club. Good luck to all those participating in those events.

We send our condolences this week to our club member Brian Osman, whose younger brother passed away unexpectedly. Also to Albany Bowling Club on the loss of their long time member Rick Rodgers who also passed unexpectedly.

In other news – our long time garden guru Bob Jefferis is retiring next month!! With such big shoes to fill the search is on for some keen gardeners willing to take on the job of caring for our surrounds – if you are interested in becoming one of the gardening crew please see a member of the management committee to register your interest.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST

Sat 22nd 9.30am BPL Regional Final

Sun 23rd 9.30am Jill Club (Ladies)
10.00am Tri-Series (Men) Round 3 Middleton Beach

Wed 26th 1.00pm Social Bowls

Fri 28th 10.30am Management meeting
1.00pm Social Bowls

Sun 30th 9.30am Jack Club (Men) FINAL
Jill Club (Ladies) FINAL

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Albany, WA
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Friday 12pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 6am

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