Wanneroo, Joondalup, Quinn's Rocks, Merriwa

Today we're doing four clubs close to Perth before we head out East to do the many clubs out there. We managed to get in Wanneroo, Joondalup, Quinn's Rocks and Merriwa..

At Wanneroo Jean met Clive who gave her the lowdown on the club and greens.

Initially we saw three greens. One synthetic and two grass. The grass was being prepared for Thursday Pennants.

One is called Fred Jennings Green.

Clive told Jean there's another synthetic up top.

Nearby are some nice outdoor areas.

The clubhouse wasn't open but the door was so Jean asked if she could take a photo.

Then off we went to Joondalup.

JOONDALUP

Joondalup (pronounced 'June-dal-up') Sports Club was our second stop.

It's a Sports Club. Not just bowls.

Inside the clubhouse is nice and modern with a big bar.

We spied Brett, the Greens Manager and Green keeper Craig who were working on the greens. We had a great chat with them .

As we walked towards the clubhouse we met another Clive (CJ) There are four here. Not usually a common name.

The club has four greens. One is synthetic.

The others are grass.. They are beautiful. Craig has done a great job.

We said our goodbyes and went away to Quinn's Rocks.

QUINN'S ROCKS

We didn't know what to expect at Quinn's Rocks. We were pleasantly surprised.

We instantly felt welcome.

It's a light, airy, modern clubhouse.

With a tribute to bowls legend Steve Glasson.

20 years ago it was the best

There are two plastic synthetic greens.

It looks good in WA sunlight.

The D&A Hackett Green.

With awesome blue shades.

John was preparing the Pennants scoreboards. He shared lots of information about the club and Pennants.

Next we headed to our last stop for the day - Merriwa.

MERRIWA A.F.A

Merriwa A.F.A is a bowling club within an Airforce (Airforce Association) retirement village estate. All members have to be members of A.F.A but don't have to be an ex-Airforce member. Merriwa is pronounced a little differently to the one in NSW. It's 'Merry-wah'.

The bowlers have a good-sized clubhouse area amongst many other nice amenities.

They have a few Pennants.

We met Pennant Manager Ian.

Lady Vice-president Lynette arrived.

There are two plastic synthetic greens.

They look to be a few years old.

A.F.A flags adorn the greens.

Ian told us that about five years ago the A.F.A. asked the club to give up Green C so they could put in an alfresco area. They put in two synthetics as a thank you. Five years later it still sits fallow.

Four clubs is a big job so we headed back to our caravan in Yanchep.