Over 40 lady bowlers gathered to enjoy a meal from Petes Bistro Kar Wah Inn but the real reason for the event was to surprise three bowlers - Fay King, Norma Farrant and Margaret Ferguson, to become life members of Lithgow City Women's Bowls.

Fay has been a playing member since 1987 and has held many positions in the club as well as Western District, which she is still involved in.

She has held many Club Championships as well as State Championships and continues to enjoy the game.

Norma Farrant has been a member since 1993 and only finished playing bowls in about 2016 due to her ill health.

Norma has also held many positions at the Club and has also been elected as the new Patron.

She was a champion bowler and held many championships at the Club.

Margaret Ferguson, also known as Margie, has been a member of Lithgow City since 1989.

She has also held many positions over the years.

Margie has held many Championships over the years of her bowling career and is still a champion and an active member today.

Lithgow City Bowling Club would like to congratulate the ladies on their life membership.

First round: Daphne Lloyd beat S Jordon, Kathy Haley beat M Compton and Margaret Bolt beat Bev Stait.

Second round: Jean Gurney defeated Di Sharp, Robyn Pattison defeated Judy Edwards and Kathy Haley defeated Daphne Lloyd.

Western District Senior Fours were played at Oberon with Lithgow City entering two teams of Ina Hunter's team and Cheryl Wotton's team.

Cheryl's team of Irene Watkin's, Gloria Davidson and Anne Anderson made it to the final with some beautiful bowls played along the way to be narrowly defeated by a strong team from Lawson.

Western District Open Fours were played at Wallerawang Sports Club with Lithgow City entering two teams in that as well.

Fay King's team of Margie Ferguson, Betty Newcombe and Danni Maruschko and also the team of Pam Rivett, Judy Edwards, Daphne Lloyd and Lesley Wright.

Rivett's team knocked out Fay King's side to advance to the final only to go down to a very strong Lawson team.

Lesley had two of the club's newest bowlers Pam and Daphne in her team.

The ladies done very well with some excellent bowls played by all.

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