Bowls

Historic shield revamped for Rosewood juniors

ROSEWOOD Bowls Club champion Karen Kington thought her sport was for “old people” when she was encouraged to try it as a late starter. Years later, the former club vice-president was delighted to see a group of juniors discovering the benefits...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

Historic Rosewood club’s milestone recognition

DEDICATED duo Terry “Tezza” Hobden and Robert “Beastie” Franklin typify the loyal people keeping the Rosewood Bowls Club going. As Terry assists with planning the club’s 70th anniversary, his multiple roles highlight what some members of...

David Lems

20 Mar 2024

Sport

Healthy benefits for seniors playing outdoor sport

BOWLS, golf and ever-growing sports like masters hockey and cricket are valuable pastimes for seniors to enjoy. Bowls and golf clubs provide regular social and more competitive weekly events that help participants keep healthy physically and...

David Lems

06 Mar 2024

Sport

Terry keeps Rosewood club bowling along

EVER-busy Terry Hobden laughs when suggested he’s a “local legend” in the Rosewood community. However, the Rosewood Bowls Club (RBC) president continues to set a fine example keeping a valuable country sports club meeting its challenges. Since...

David Lems

24 May 2023

Council

Councillors to vote on bowls club sale

IPSWICH City Council is looking at selling the former Booval Bowls Club grounds and clubhouse exclusively to Swifts for the bargain price of $1.37 million.

Brian Bennion

30 Nov 2022

Development

Bowling greens set for sale

THE sale of Swifts Sports Club is forging ahead with plans for council to sell the asset going out to public consultation from Saturday.

Brian Bennion

07 Sep 2022

Sport

Knights receive shot in arm as Pride sides honour city great

The new-look Knights opened their FQPL1 season with a promising 2-1 victory against Mitchelton at Ebbw Vale.

David Lems

23 Mar 2022