Skill: ‘Leprechaun’ Malcolm Pretty demonstrates his skills at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Over $10,000 was raised at the recent St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls held at Shepparton Park Bowls Club on Thursday, March 16.
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Event convenor Ron Holland said there were around 144 players, making up 36 teams.
He expressed his gratitude to all those who supported the event, especially those who contributed to the prize pool.
“We have 11 grand worth of prizes, so a tremendous response from the sponsors, given the hard times they’ve been through,” Mr Holland said.
The club has held this event for the past 33 years and has raised over $120,000.
Shepparton Park Bowls Club chairman Kelvin Rogash also thanked the sponsors and expressed his appreciation to Mr Holland.
“I’d just like to say how great a day this is,” Mr Rogash said.
“Ronnie Holland has done a great job organising it, and thanks to Bicknell’s Freight for being a major sponsor for the day.
“It’s a great charity (fund)raising day.
“Each year we run it (and) the funds go to different organisations each time.
“This year it’s going to FoodShare.”
Lucky: Malcolm Pretty and his pot of gold at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls at Shepparton Park Bowls Club.
Crouch: Participants getting ready to bowl at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls at Shepparton Park Bowls Club.
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Getting crowded: Bowls surrounding the jack at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Bowls, bowls and more bowls: The bowls club was flooded with participants at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Participants: Sandra Wallace, Barry Nelson, Garry Batham, Phil Daff, Joyce Johnson and Sally Daff at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Man in charge: Shepparton Park Bowls Club chairman Kelvin Rogash at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Master chefs: Vincent Mazzella, David Slingo and Graeme Sinclair barbecuing at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Rolling: St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls was well attended on Thursday, March 16.
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Organiser: Convenor Ron Holland preparing to bowl at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Good weather: The sun shines at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Three’s a lucky number: Val Gibbs, Peter Fraser and Patsy Abrahams at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Let it roll: Several participants enjoy the weather at the St Patrick's Day Charity Bowls.
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Concentration: Bowlers at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Fun in the sun: Players at the St Patrick’s Day Charity bowls held at the Shepparton Park Bowls Club.
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Happy: Gloria Higgins, Bart Lethlean and Graham King at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Pots of gold: Geoff Higgins and Marg Stibbard holding two of the many prizes at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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Synthetic: While many bowlers played on the grass, several were able to play on the covered synthetic grass at the St Patrick’s Day Charity Bowls.
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