Women's bowls club celebrates 80 years

The Woy Woy Women's Bowling Club has celebrated its 80 years of operation on Thursday, July 14.

The club commenced in 1936 with a group of 10 women as foundation members and Mrs Hannah Thorpe its first president.

To commemorate this occasion, official guests in attendance included Women's Bowls NSW president Ms Robyn Proctor and Central Coast District Women's Bowls secretary Ms Robyn Cosgrove.

A guard of honour was formed to welcome the guests, followed by morning tea, a short game of bowls and then lunch.

Ms Proctor awarded merit pins to Ms Jan Beston, Ms Margaret Burns, Ms Anne Dixon and Ms Gaye Scarfe in recognition of their contribution to the club.

The club thanked the social committee, headed by Ms Anne Ciesielski, for preparing for the event, including decorating the room and the serving of morning tea and lunch.

Media release, 27 Jul 2016

Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy Women's Bowling Club