Winter Bowls on Saturday 2 May 2026 truly lived up to its name.
Players were soaked on the greens and sought refuge in the clubrooms during several lengthy rain delays.
While the gripping Club Championship Pairs Final unfolded on the centre rink of B Green, plenty of lighter moments were playing out elsewhere:
Look closely and you’ll see something rare — Paul Badenoch smiling.
Shane Ettridge took full advantage of the conditions… by falling asleep on the bench.
Teammates Cheryl Saunders and Victoria Kavanagh made a stylish statement in matching white gloves.
Opponents Sharon Irwin and Gill Potter appeared to be enjoying themselves more than anyone else on the green.
Stephen Jones delivered so many dance moves on his rink that a special photographic exhibition will be provided soon.
And "the banana saga" took a whole new twist, with a stunning decision by one female bowler to write her name on hers in black texta; more later on this developing story.