23/08/2026
What a beautiful afternoon we had at the club yesterday, in celebrating the official re-naming of our ladies lounge, as ‘The Mary Harris Ladies Lounge’. It was made all the more special by having a large number of Mary’s family present to mark the occasion - including her 95 year old sister Barbara Clark (who is also an ex-member of Hokowhitu Bowling Club - and was the one that first introduced Mary & Peter to bowls). Also attending were Life Members Dave Robertson, Will Inman, and Peter Harris (who of course is also a Life Member). Honorary Members Dawn Morris, & Merle Thompson also came to join the occasion, and we are always pleased to enjoy their company at our get togethers. Further adding to that, it was a real delight to welcome Irene Ellis (past playing member, and now social member) back to the club for the afternoon, and nice to see Janet Morris, and Gerald Gregory back with us too. They joined with a good contingent of club members and friends to make it a very enjoyable and sociable afternoon for everyone. Following a short speech by Peter, & followed by Club President, Paul - the ribbon was then cut by them both to mark the official ‘opening’ and re-naming of the lounge. A big thank you to all those that helped put the afternoon tea together (which was really great!), and to Jane Ross for looking after the bar duties. I must also acknowledge all the effort that Glenis Mobberley went to in rehanging photographs and, arranging the new plaque and photograph above the lounge door. It looks really good in place, and it’s nice to think Mary continues to smile on all of us and keep a watchful eye on proceedings at the club.
