Bowls and high-tea in Ardlethan

Today we're in Ardlethan. Its a tiny town of 400 people with the bowling club as the hub.

Ardlethan is 'The Kelpie Town'. We saw it.

We stayed at the RV Stopover.. It's in a nice park next door to the bowling club so we don't have to unhook.

It has power ($2 for 12 hours) and BYO water.

Jean walked over to the club and met Allan the greenkeeper. Mal sat and chatted with him for a while. He discovered Allan knows Vince Collins from his club.

Allan was watering.

Jean rang yesterday and spoke with John (Secretary) who's not a bowler but is passionate about the club. He told her the sometimes play social on a Sunday and that the club has 15 bowling members. Jean met him and Tracey today at the club

John told Jean the place burnt down about six years ago. Because it's such a hub, the community got together and rebuilt the clubhouse and buildings.

The railway is about 30 steps from the green. Nothing in Ardlethan is far from anything.

John, President Dennis and Gail do everything. John introduced Jean to Gail who was in the kitchen.

The club is usually open Friday to Sunday.. Today is the Labour Day public holiday in NSW so, even though the club is usually closed they are having high tea.

What a lovely idea. The ladies were busy in the kitchen.

The club was decked out beautifully

With a selection of teapots and teas.

Even though Monday is Jean's fasting day, she had to participate. $10 - what a bargain!

After the big water Allen told Mal to wait until later to roll up. We came at 3:30. Mal bowled first.

Then Jean.

Jean didn't bother keeping score because Mal always wins.

A nice rollup and lovely hospitality at Ardlethan.