Women's bowls club has 45th birthday

Ettalong Memorial Women's Bowling Club has celebrated its 45th birthday with special guests state president Ms Jewel Buchanan and state vice president Ms Pam Hocking.

Central Coast District representatives' president Ms Leslie Swales and vice president Ms Pat Frewin were also in attendance along with Club Limited chairman Mr Robert Henderson and chief executive officer Mr Boris Belevski.

"After president Joan Booth met the official party, they proceeded to the auditorium through a guard of honour formed by the bowlers," club publicity officer Ms Maureen Kerr said.

"The auditorium looked resplendent in the club colours of blue and gold.

"After morning tea everyone gathered on the green in front of the magic birthday number 45 formed by bowls on the green.

"A shortened game of bowls was played.

"After a delicious lunch, the state president made a brief speech congratulating Ettalong on its anniversary.

"She then awarded Ann Blair and Daphne Lowe with state merit pins for their outstanding service to the club.

"After the toasts and the traditional cutting of the cake, the day concluded with the singing of Auld Lang Syne."

Publication, 11 Aug 2010 Maureen Kerr, Bowls News Central Coast