	{"id":20513,"date":"2019-02-20T05:40:38","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T05:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=20513"},"modified":"2019-02-21T19:04:30","modified_gmt":"2019-02-21T19:04:30","slug":"from-the-mat-torquay-bowls-club-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/sport\/from-the-mat-torquay-bowls-club-2\/","title":{"rendered":"FROM THE mat TORQUAY BOWLS CLUB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Torquay Bowls Club has had a few BIG changes over the past few weeks bringing a new and exciting vibe to the club. Phil Girvan has retired as manager after five years of wonderful service.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone at the club would like to wish him all the very best in his retirement.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to welcome Peter Temple to the Torquay Bowls Club family as the club\u2019s new General Manager, Peter comes to the club with 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry behind him.<\/p>\n<p>You can expect to see a few changes in the near future with plans in place to introduce changes to our bistro menu along with an updated bowlers\u2019 menu and a variety of entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>We wish Peter all the very best in his new position.<\/p>\n<p>SATURDAY PENNANT It was a week of mixed results for the Torquay Bowls Club in round 15, let\u2019s catch up on all the action.<\/p>\n<p>Division One were away on a difficult St Leonards green and suffered a disappointing 26 shot loss.<\/p>\n<p>Division Three had a great home victory against Bareena, with Lance Avent\u2019s rink having a 10 shot rink win.<\/p>\n<p>Division Four travelled to Norlane, and had a 32 shot loss, Murray Monteith\u2019s rink shined brightly with a 13 shot rink win on an otherwise dark day.<\/p>\n<p>Division Six had a fantastic 32 shot win at home to Belmont.<\/p>\n<p>Division Eight were nothing short of amazing with an 88 shot victory at home against Lara. Clive Rosser had a day out with a dominant 32 shot rink win.<\/p>\n<p>Division Nine had a tight 9 shot win away to Queenscliff.<\/p>\n<p>MIDWEEK PENNANT Division One had an impressive 31 shot victory away to St. Leonards.<\/p>\n<p>Division Two narrowly lost to Clifton Springs by 14 shots.<\/p>\n<p>Division Five were also away to St Leonards winning by 5 shots. Janice Pekin\u2019s rink had an impressive 24 shot rink win on the day.<\/p>\n<p>Division Six played host to City of Geelong, winning by 11 shots<\/p>\n<p>WHAT\u2019S ON AT THE TORQUAY BOWLS CLUB Friday Members Raffle \/ Mega Meat Raffle \/<br \/>\nLive Entertainment Come down for the Friday Members draw on Friday 22nd February for a night of fantastic entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>After the Members draw and 18 meat pack Mega Meat Raffle stay for free live music by Squid. The perfect way to end the working week.<\/p>\n<p>PARMI NIGHT IS BACK!<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday night is Parmi night at the Torquay Bowls Club and with Parmi\u2019s starting from just $15, there\u2019s an option for every taste. Choose from Meat lovers, Hawaiian and Mexican just to name a few, with all meals coming with chips and salad.<\/p>\n<p>Make Wednesday night family night at the Torquay Bowls Club.<\/p>\n<p>Until next time, Happy Bowling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Torquay Bowls Club has had a few BIG changes over the past few weeks bringing a new and exciting vibe to the club. Phil Girvan has retired as manager after five years of wonderful service. Everyone at the club would like to wish him all the very best in his retirement. 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