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In our bid to finish the 139. 8 remaining clubs in WA before we leave late April - we're doing lots of clubs each day. Today we went from Northam east to Narrembeen. We started in York. YORK Ou r first stop was York Recreation Centre. We got the obligatory photo with the sign. It has two plastic synthetic greens. We were excited to get to Beverley because we met some of the people in Northam yesterday . BEVERLEY We wanted to come to Beverley Bowling Club because Jean wanted to get one of their shirts. It's a pleasant clubhouse. They respect their life members and old stories. We liked the lady bowlers. Farmer Jeff came for a chat. We learnt about GPS Headers from him. Brendan. Rick. Ben. Alan Sheldon, David and Aaron had just finished the Fours. We had a great chat with them about our trip, There are two plastic synthetic greens. They played Club Fours on the front green. The permanent shades are lovely. Jean managed to get her shirt. Off to Quairaiding. QUAIRAIDING We had a quick stop in Quairaiding. Here's our photo with the sign. We peeked inside the window. There's a plastic synthetic green. Shackleton was next for us. SHACKLETON Shackleton all looks pretty new. They seem to be building the clubhouse. We found the sign. Some ladies guarded the entrance. And the plastic synthetic. The shades are sturdy. Off to Bruce Rock next. BRUCE ROCK We didn't get a photo of the Bruce Rock Sports Clubhouse. But we did get one with the sign. President Keith came over to say hi when we arrived. They were playing Club Singles. Keith told us to look inside the Sports Clubhouse. There's a great photo array of all the sports. There's one of the bowling green in the middle. There are some great bowls memories. It's a huge 14-rink plastic synthetic. With lovely, wide, permanent shades. Off to the last stop - Narrembeen. NARREMBEEN We've come East to Narrembeen where we'll stay the night. It's a sports club with a nice bar area. We got a photo with the Recreation Centre sign. There are two plastic synthetic greens. There were a few guys playing 100-Up. They have great permanent shades between the greens. West to East to Narremburn - lots to see!

We did seven clubs today. We weren't going to write a blog - just take a photo - but we unexpectedly ended up staying at Northam Bowling Club and got to watch them play Pennants against Beverley so yes we'll write it! We left Merredin this morning and stopped at six clubs before we got to Northam. We started at Doodlakine, Then Kellerberrin. Next was Tammin. We popped in to Cunderdin And Meckering, Before we drove up to Toodyay. After that we landed down at Northam. We were going to stay at the Northam free RV Camp but when we saw Northam Bowls Club's shady, roomy carpark we asked if we could stay here. They were getting ready to play Pennants. One of the guys said " Well I'm on The Committee and I say yes! ". Good enough for us. Jean sat and chatted with spectator Gail who's here from Beverley. It's a nice old-fashioned clubhouse. They've had some success. There are some great trophies. The clubhouse was opened in 1963. Out the back is a great barbecue area. It was donated by The Scroungers Club. There are two plastic synthetic greens. One out the back And one at the side. The Wally Grafton Green. It seems there used to be four greens. The two grass have gone by the wayside. They started the Pennant game It was against nearby (well 50 minutes!) Beverley. We loved both shirts. Mal was riveted. " I've seen some great bowls at Northam today! " They told him he could start a beer tab so he was very happy. The Northam shirt has Parramatta colours so of course Mal had to buy one! We came inside to join the Pennant players for a drink. Northam - glad we stayed.

Jean's been in touch with Merredin Club via Messenger and they said we could could park our caravan there. We were supposed to arrive Thursday but they said players were coming back from Country Week in Perth on Friday so we'll stay two days.. It's an old-fashioned clubhouse with a long bar. There are some great memories on the wall. The sign says "Home of the 15,000". It's a little out of date. It refers to the ANZAC weekend tournament. Prize money is now $20,000. It's two-bowl Triples - section play. If you want to play you need to get in early. It's already full for 2026. We spoke with President Mick who told us where we could park our caravan. Mick told us there's another club here we didn't know about. Merredin Civic. The club opened at 4:30 on Thursday. We came in for a drink and met Frank (Barbecue - Webber), Muzza, Willow and Fluff. Willow had come to welcome us when we arrived. He went and found two hats for us and he gave us power for our air conditioning. It was 38°! There are two grass greens. The only ones in the region. Because the Greenkeeper has been at Country Week they haven't been mown for a week. FRIDAY The greens still weren't mowed, it was 37° and the players were too tired to roll up so we just came in for drinks with Steve and Muzz. We thought we'd check out Merredin Civic. MERREDIN CIVIC Merredin Civic is part of the Merredin Regional Community and Leisure Centre. It's about 500 metres from Merredin Club. It's a nice modern bar. Plenty of room. Jean said " It's nice here but it doesn't have atmosphere! " We took our photo outside the centre. They have lots of sports here - all proudly displayed. Among all the other sports is some bowls memorabilia. There are two synthetic greens. The back one is carpet. The front green is plastic synthetic. With great sturdy shades. We had a great time in Merredin - mostly at Merredin Club.

Southern Cross is as far East as we go before we go home in May. We've stopped at two clubs on the way to Yilgarn at Southern Cross. The first club we did was Mukinbudin Sports Club. MUKINBUDIN We got our usual photo out the front. We saw the bar inside. There's one plastic synthetic green. WESTONIA Everywhere we've been they said "You've got to go to Westonia. It's a tiny little town with a dome over the bowling green. It's called 'Wanderers Stadium'. Our photo in front of the sign. There's a big outdoor area. It's not really a clubhouse, just a tiny little room. The plastic synthetic green has a huge dome over it. Quite an achievement for a town with a population of 270 people. Our last stop was in Southern Cross. Yilgarn Bowling Club. Yilgarn is the name of the shire. YILGARN (SOUTHERN CROSS) It's a nice modern little clubhouse. It's for bowls and tennis. It was opened in 2012. It's a good sign out front. With a nice-looking green. and lovely permanent shades. Southern Cross in the far east.

We met a guy at the Bencubbin Caravan Park who told us the caravan park at Beacon is much better. We decided to stay a night there and visit the Beacon Country Club. KOORDA On our way there we diverted via Koorda Sports Club and we're surprised with what we saw. First thing we saw was a sign saying the club died. It looks ok inside but the fridge is empty. We also noticed all the strings were down on the plastic synthetic green. It was called The Jack Watt Green. BEACON Jean's been in touch with Beacon Country Club via Facebook Messenger. She told them we were coming today. The Pennant ladies are away today but the club is open from 5pm so we've come to check it out. There's a nice big bar in the clubhouse. It's a Sports Club so there are lots of other sports on display. The bowls stuff is proudly shown. The ladies sat for a relaxing drink outside. The mats are donated. It's a plastic synthetic green. Mal went out for a late afternoon roll-up. As usual he did a few good shots. Jean took her turn. She was slightly happy with a shot. Then she did a pearler. Jean's been chatting on Messenger with Tegan at the bar. We had a great chat with her. We asked her about getting some shirts that are Parramatta colours. Brandon came by with two shirts for us. A roll-up and a friendly drink at Beacon.

We're headed out East to do all the clubs in tiny towns out there. Today it's Dowerin, Wyalkatchem, Training, Bencubbin where we're staying and Nungarin . DOWERIN Dowerin is a Community Club with a big bowling Green. It's a nice community space. With a large outdoor shady area. There's a big ten-rink plastic synthetic green. We headed further east to Wyalkatchem Club. WYALKATCHEM Wyalkatchem Club is another great community Sporting facility. We peeked inside to see a big bar and pool table. The big shade area overlooks the bowling green and tennis courts. It's another plastic synthetic green. With good permanent shades. We went on to Trayning. TRAYNING SPORTING CLUB Another great sports facility is Trayning & Districts Sporting Club. It seems inviting. Yet another plastic synthetic green. With nice red shades. Greg was in the driveway on his phone. He came out for a chat. Next was Bencubbin. BENCUBBIN We're staying the night at Bencubbin. It took us a while to find the Recreation Center but we did. It was founded in 1986. There were people from another sport having a little party in the clubhouse. The green looks in good shape. Our last stop was Nungarin Recreation Ground. NUNGARIN Nungarin is a bit off the beaten track so we had to drive 45 minutes so we didn't miss out seeing it. Another club that looks welcoming. Outside is a barbecue area with a pizza oven. The green is carpet. With sturdy permanent shades. Five clubs in one day - not too bad!

We're staying overnight at the caravan park by the river in Guilderton. We stopped first to check out the Country Club.. We saw inside the clubhouse. Out front is an anchor from a wreck. The shady outdoor area is good. There's a little barbecue area. The green was established in 2011. We met a lady who offered us a roll-up. We thought we'd have to wait to check in to the caravan Park so - why not! The only way down is via the stairs. Carry your bag! There's one synthetic green. Seems a bit rich - though it's not a bowling club! It's a country club. Mal went first. Mal yelled " Woo hoo! Resting Toucher! " Jean tried to do better. Hmm, not so - but she got two. Jean nearly did it. Mal was on the money. We got to the caravan Park. Jean asked Mal "Do you want to swim out to the diving platform with me? It's only about 250 metres." He said "NO WAY! As soon as I saw it I thought 'Well there's a challenge for Jean!'" Challenge accepted. She did it, Guilderton - a roll and a swim!

We're staying the WA February long weekend in Gingin. We couldn't get any accommodation on the coast so we're headed East to the country. We've come to Gingin bowls club for a game of Friday Scroungers. It's a little clubhouse up high above the green. There are lots of Pennant memories. We got a number from the board out front. We rang Colin (Bandit) who invited us to come for Friday Scroungers. There's a great garden with old bowls. There are two plastic synthetic greens. We played on Green A out the front. There are sturdy permanent shades. Jean, Karen, Julian and George were on rink 3. Julie, Mal and Bandit played on the other rink. Jean was having fun so forgot to take photos until she scored a good one. We played twelve ends. Jean and Bandit both got 30 so shared the prize money. We stayed for a drink even though it was getting dark. One of the members - a farmer - brought fresh grapes. We snaffled them up. We raced off to the pub before the kitchen closed for Friday dinner. Gingin - sure had a good time!

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.

The Yanchep people said we could park our caravan at the club so we looked forward to coming very much.. The Sports club is a pleasant clubhouse. We parked our caravan right by the green. There are two greens - one grass and a plastic synthetic. The synthetic is being re-done. When we arrived we peeked into the clubhouse which was closed. Carissa came out to say hello. Brett knocked on the caravan door to say hi. They were expecting us. Someone had told Jean a few people play on Wednesday. We came for that. There were eight of us so Brett decided we'd play Fours. It was Mal, Brett, (novice bowler) Sandra and Dionne. Against Jean, Linda. Dicky and Melita We played on the grass green. Aussie flags mark the Green. Jean's team was down six-zip then finally took shot - until Mal played weight and stole it! After the usual six-end warm-up Jean finally got a shot. Mal put in a beauty for three. Dionne put it on the T which threw everyone out. Except Jean. Melita took a photo of us in front of the bar. Jean's team won unexpectedly by one shot - after a slow start. The club opened at 4pm so we came in for drinks. Yanchep - we felt very welcome.

Still headed south in the WA coast, we're stopping tonight in Ledge Point. On our way we visited Cervantes and Lancelin. CERVANTES Our first stop was Cervantes. A little bit to see here. We peeked through the window. It's a nice-looking clubhouse. The outdoor under cover area is massive. We got the obligatory shot with the sign. The seats are donated. There's a nice memorial on the path. It's a synthetic green. With impressive shades. Off to Lancelin now. LANCELIN The clubhouse is far above the green. Lancelin makes Jean think of King Arthur's court! Jean took the scary path down to the Green. We couldn't get in because it was all locked up. It's synthetic we think. The shades are sturdy. There's an old green next door. Joe made a garden. LEDGE POINT We're staying at Ledge Point overnight so popped in to the Country Club where the bowling greens are located. We found the sign. We peeked into the window to see the clubhouse. Quite modern. Again, we couldn't get to the green. Cervantes, Lancelin and Ledge Point - a nice bowls trip down the WA coast.

We took a 40 minute drive from Jurien Bay to Badgingarra for a look. When we got there they were playing round one of the club Singles. They call it 'Badgy'. It's a community Sporting Club so the clubhouse has trophies from Golf, Tennis, Bowls and some other sports. The community quilters have a nice display. They've had a couple of wins. Few and far between but proud. Doug was inside the clubhouse. He told us about their lack of Pennant success and we showed him the Eildon song and told their similar story. He was managing the scoreboard. There's one plastic synthetic green. It's their second synthetic. It has a pull over cover. There's a nice mosaic. They came on for lunch after the first game. Doug asked Jean to give a talk to the members about our trip. They were very friendly and had lots of questions for us. Doug suggested we have a two-end roll-up with him before they came back out. Mal started. He did well going away from the clubhouse. Jean had her go. She did much better going the other way. The boys went into the ditch. Everyone watched us. We said goodbye to everyone and drove back to Jurien. Lovely people at Badgy!