Woodford Bowls Club, with the motto of “Friendship First”, was formed in 1952 with a lot of the work done by volunteer labour and materials donated by generous citizens. The original clubhouse was demolished and replaced in 1975.
The clubhouse is currently also the home of the PLAY-ITT, where musicians meet on Thursday nights for an Open Mic session and perform for a keen, regular audience. Hot meals at bargain prices are also available at this event.
The club boasts a bar, Pool Table and Gaming Machines. Open at 4 pm Tuesday to Saturday, meals are available on Thursdays & Fridays from 6 pm or by arrangement.
Run by volunteers with a small number of employees, the club comprises both male and female bowling members with a number of non-bowling social members. The premises are available for hire, events can be catered by arrangement with the Provedore.
Club and open competitions are run throughout the season and are managed by the Bowls Committee with the overall control of the club administered by the Management Board.
The single grass green of 8 rinks is maintained to a very high standard by volunteers and is generally available for practice and social bowling when not in use for competition or closed for maintenance.
Whether enjoying a quiet drink, watching or playing a game of bowls you’re always welcome at Woodford Bowls Club.
To provide the best possible standard of facilities for members for the social and competitive playing of the Game of Bowls in accordance with the Laws of The Game prescribed by Bowls Australia Inc.
To provide, develop and promote such activities as from time to time are deemed appropriate to provide good fellowship between members of the Club.
To promote and enhance the game of bowls in the local community.
Saturday 9th December saw members and guests attending the christmas breakup and awards night, enjoying good food, good company and a few beverages to celebrate the year that was 2023. Thankyou to the catering and bar staff for a job well done.
The wheelbarrow of goodies was won by Pam Phillips, club person of the year was awarded to Michael Wheeler and club championship winners collected their prizes.
2022 Award Presentation and Christmas Breakup
Saturday 17thDecember saw members and guests attending the christmas breakup and awards night, enjoying good food, good company and a few beverages to celebrate the year that was 2022. Thankyou to the catering and bar staff for a job well done.
The wheelbarrow of goodies was won by ‘Robbo’, while club championship winners collected their prizes.
2017 Christmas Party and Presentations
On the 9th December members and guests enjoyed great company, food and cold beverages at the annual Christmas party. Award recipients are listed below. A great night was had by all with the wheelbarrow full of goodies won by Paul Byster.
Providore Margret with Paul and the barrow of goodies.
Awards were presented on the evening by Julianna Holm and Greg Williams the 2018 Ladies and Mens Presidents.
Ladies Singles – Peteena Holder
Ladies Pairs – Peteena Holder and Shirley Riddle
Ladies Triples – Julianna Holm,Jan Biddle and Avon O’Donovan
Ladies Fours – Julianna Holm, Janis Grover, Ros Graham and Avon O’Donovan
Mixed Pairs – Andrew Lapthorn and Shirley Riddle
Mixed Triples – Darryl Holder, Ros Graham and Adam Kelly
Mens Triples – Mick Gloynes, (absent Paul Wallace and Brian Hanfling)
Immediate Past Presidents – Darryl Holder and Cathy Lapthorn
4th Division Pennant Player of the Year – Peter Berry
3rd Division Pennant Player of the Year – Nick Casey
Chairperson Peteena Holder presented the Club Person of the Year Award to Paul Byster.
Club Person of the Year – Paul Byster
Absent Award Recipients
Mens ‘A’ Singles – Steve Gow, Mens ‘B’ Singles – Geoff Jones, Mens Pairs – Paul West and Gordon Mattingly, Mens Fours – Steve Gow, Tagen Powell, Gordon Mattingly and Gary Peters.
Ray Nothdurft Railway Trophy
Another fantastic day, beautiful weather and full rink of enthusiastic bowlers. Super fund raising effort resulting in approximately $1100.00 for the Queensland Heart/Lung Transplant Support Group. Well done to all those involved. Winners of the trophy were the Noddy’s, closely followed by Bakers Dozen.
Winners the Noddy’s
Runners-up Bakers Dozen
Play-It resumes January 19th for your Thursday night music enjoyment. Meals available from 6pm.
Friday January 20th Narelle and Chas will provide easy listening and great dance music, all your favourites. Meals available from 6pm.
2016 Christmas Party and Presentations
On the 10th December members and guests enjoyed great company, food and cold beverages at the annual Christmas party. The wheelbarrow full of “goodies” raffle was won by Steve Eckart. A great time was had by all and award recipient photos are shown below.
2013
Photos of the winners at the Trivia Night held 8th June.
Winners – Horton’s Nest
Runners-up – PJ 1
Lucky Last – Barflys
Trivia Night was held on Saturday 2nd March when would be “Eggheads” braved the weather to compete in a general knowledge quiz. A great evening was had trying to answer the ever increasingly difficult questions.
Winners – Team – Bonny Four
Runners Up – Team – PJ1
Tail Enders – Team – Cleverdicks
2012
On 8th December members and guests enjoyed the Christmas Party at the club. The food, drinks, company and final championship medal presentations made for a great evening that passed all too quickly.
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Melbourne Cup Celebrations – 6th November 2012
This year it was the Bowls Club’s turn to host the Melbourne Cup festivities and celebrate we did. The morning started early with guests arriving at 10am and the sweeps did a roaring trade. Before lunch a fashion parade with a difference was enjoyed by all as representatives from local businesses – Australia Post, L J Hooker, IGA, Mack’s Mowers & Motorcycles, Jandi’s, Clews News, Fashionation and Woodford Bowls Club – strutted their stuff in outfits depicting their business. The Winning outfit was from IGA with LJ Hooker runner-up. It was a really great start to the day and thanks to all who participated. A cold smorgasbord lunch was then enjoyed followed by fashions of the field, games, dessert and of course the Race. All in all, it was a great day and thanks to Ros for her innovative ideas and to everyone who made the day such a success
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60th Birthday Ball
A really great evening saw revellers donning their glad rags, enjoying a great three course meal and tripping the light fantastic to the music of the “Just Jacks”. A brief history of the Club since it’s foundation in 1951 was provided by Shirley Riddle.
Woodford Bowls Club 