July is the seventh month in our calendar but in the ancient Roman calendar it was the fifth month. As such, it was known by the Romans as ‘Quintilis’, meaning ‘fifth’, until Julius Caesar decided that naming this month after himself was a better idea. And so it was that the month became known as Julius (later corrupted to July), a name we have stuck with ever since. For the Romans, of course, it was the height of summer but for us it is the depth of winter, with cold mornings, short days and long shadows over Green 1. Not that these conditions have deterred our members, with good bowling numbers maintained throughout the period.
Chairman’s Corner Welfare Officer John Kelly has agreed to take on the role of the Club’s Welfare officer. If you are likely to be absent from the club for a while, or if your know of someone who is not in the best of health, please let John know. He can be contacted on 0414 …
After a hiatus of three years due to Covid and extreme weather, the Roseville Shield took place at Lindfield Rollers on Saturday, 3 December. It was a great day of bowls played between 22 teams from across the Zone in absolutely perfect conditions, with the friendly rivalry and camaraderie bringing out the best of bowls in everyone. The format of the day was for two games of fours, each played over 21 ends. In a very close result, Manly emerged the winners over runners-up Lane Cove.
