Preston Reservoir Bowls Club
Sheena WATT (Northern Metropolitan) (09:55): I have spoken about it a couple of times, but a point of pride in my family is our extraordinary leadership and achievements in lawn bowls. You see, my nan was a national champion, and I am sure it goes without saying that I love lawn bowls. The community atmosphere that is created around this game is unmatched, which is why invites to any of the numerous clubs in my electorate often find themselves on the top of the pile. The one that always hits the top, though, is the Preston Reservoir Bowls Club. Just this Saturday I returned to the club to be greeted by a weekend roast and a full house of players and community members that had all gathered for the esteemed opening of the green. With a raffle, just about bottomless lunch and some birthday cake from someone’s 90th, all the bases were covered. I could not think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. It is also worth mentioning the petition to save the bowlo has gotten nearly 1000 signatures, and I am sure we will see some movement from the council on that. It has been a long time and a hard fight, and the community came around the club and they just did not give up. To Steve, Carmen and the rest of the club, I cannot wait to see you all again and good luck for the upcoming season.