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The Lithgow Mercury headed down to the bowling greens at Club Lithgow this week as part of our new 'On the lawn" series, focusing on local bowlers.
We asked a few of the ladies what they love about bowls and here's what they had to say.
Lyn Bulkely, Lithgow City secretary
Q: How long have you been playing lawn bowls for?
A: About eight years.
Q: What do you love about it?
A: I love the friendship with the ladies, and trying to get close to that jack [smaller ball], it's hard work.
Q: Any highlights?
A: Not really, I just like the challenge of lawn bowls and it's fun.
Kath Bilby
Q: How long have you been playing lawn bowls for?
A: I'm a new bowler. This is my first Tuesday that I've played. I recently played the twilights and the Sunday Socials.
Q: What do you love about it?
A: I got suckered in because I often watch my husband play. I'm really enjoying it.
Q: Any highlights?
A: I'm yet to have one but it's already been a highlight playing. Bowls is the best sport you can play.
Gaye Mcguirk
Q: How long have you been playing lawn bowls for?
A: Around 8 or 9 years.
Q: What do you love about it?
A: I love the company and the game. I love to get out and about and there's nothing better than bowls and fresh air.
Q: Any highlights?
A: Getting my extra arm [lawn bowls steady stick]. I wouldn't be able to bowl without it.
Judy Edwards
Q: How long have you been playing lawn bowls for?
A: Four years.
Q: What do you love about it?
A: I love the social aspect, staying active and making new friends.
Q: Any highlights?
A: I've played the occasional competition, but mainly social and it's a very level playing field.
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Dianne Sharp
Q: How long have you been playing lawn bowls for?
A: 3 years with Lithgow City.
Q: What do you love about it?
A: I absolutely love the ladies. They're wonderful.
Q: Any highlights?
A: Definitely making new friends and spending time with them
Cassie Mearns
Q: How long have you been playing lawn bowls for?
A: Let's just say I started in 1976, so you can work that out.
Q: What do you love about it?
A: Making friends, they're a good bunch of ladies.
Q: Any highlights?
A: Not really, I've never been competitive, I just like playing socially.
Lyn Drury
Q: How long have you been playing lawn bowls for?
A: Over 10 years.
Q: What do you love about it?
A: I like the social part of it, otherwise I'd be doing nothing.
Q: Any highlights?
A: Nope, I'm not a champion but I enjoy it and getting out of the house.
Robyn Patterson
Q: How long have you been playing lawn bowls for?
A: 10 years.
Q: What do you love about it?
A: The ladies are lovely, except for when they keep beating you.
Q: Any highlights?
A: Just the overall social aspect of being down here.
Alanna Tomazin
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
