From The Mat: Anglesea Bowling Club
The recent Annual General Meeting of the Anglesea Bowling Club was well attended by members with all vacancies on the Board now filled.
Sunday saw members do battle with an old favourite par event, with Daniel Wright, Colin Kosky and Michael Bates winning their respective divisions.
A fuss about Pat WatmuffPat Watmuff was recently awarded life membership of Anglesea Tennis Club, by club president Marie Robins.
Emergency helicopter delayed by stormSix hikers endured a tough night when they were unable to contact the air ambulance to come and pick up one of their injured party members.
Reading rewards riding highLast week two lucky students from Anglesea Primary School got to ride home on brand new BMX bikes, all due to their love of reading.
Last Sunday was rather cool, and the fields were smaller than usual.
A fitting tribute for our diggersThousands of people ignored inclement weather to pay their respects to soldiers past and present at ANZAC Day services across the Surf Coast.
Sunday was the Challenge Kids for Cancer day: Roger and Ruth Trevaskis were the winners on a countback from Reg and Lorraine Matthews.
The drowning of Demet Latifoglu at Urqhuart Bluff in January served as a “tragic reminder” for beachgoers to remain safe near the water.
On Sunday April 15 the men were happy to be back playing the blue tees for a par competition, and in A grade Peter Gowans was the winner.
Friday the 13th is supposedly unlucky for some, but not for the Anglesea golfers: our Veterans Men Pennant team played their Grand Final at Clifton Springs against Lonsdale and won
The second round of Senior Mens Pennant was held last weekend, with our first and second teams returning an unfortunate loss and draw respectively.
Life Saving Victoria’s 2012 Wieland Shield team has been announced, with Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula representatives featuring strongly.
In the firsts we had a 5.5/1.5 win against Clifton Springs at Lonsdale, and in the seconds we had a 5/2 lost against East Geelong at Torquay.
The recent Annual General Meeting of the Anglesea Bowling Club was well attended by members with all vacancies on the Board now filled.
The secret to a long lifeAt BlueCross Anglesea you will find out the secret to a long life – just ask Joyce Chalmers, who turned 102 recently.
Garden open and fired upA community garden out of commission for nine months due to asbestos contaminated soil was officially reopened on Saturday.
No bluffing at the BluffIn near perfect conditions, the final round of the Krash Industries Jet Ski Titles was held at Urquharts Bluff recently.
Calling all playwrightsThe Anglesea community house is launching a course perfect for creative writers, aspiring playwrights and those wishing to pursue ideas for performance.
The Bellarine’s top 50The cream of Bellarine Football League gathered at Simonds Stadium on Sunday for an information session regarding 2012 interleague duties.
Loving it live in AngleseaAnglesea Live has provided local and regional performers with regular event exposure for more than a decade.
Lest we forgetANZAC Day services and marches will be held around the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula tomorrow morning.
Stage two skating aheadThe second stage of Anglesea’s skate park upgrade is underway with a freestyle section, ramps and rails being built adjacent to the existing half pipe.
The Anniversary Triples event was held during intermittent rain/sun on Easter Monday with 42 bowlers competing.
In a surprising about-face, the Victorian Electoral Commission has recommended that the Surf Coast Shire return to a ward structure.
Congratulations to the mid-week Division 3 pennant team for winning their grand final: a very exciting game against Geelong RSL.
Surfwear’s creative crop hit Dos PrimosThe latest work of the country’s top surf designers and artists are the feature of “Wax Off”, which opens Easter Thursday night.