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Photos at Winter Bowls, Saturday 23 May 2026 - smiles, hugs and some tension

After some recent rained-out days of Winter Bowls, emotions ran high across the greens on Saturday 23 May 2026. The photos capture some of that emotion: cries of delight; beaming smiles; high fives; [...]

Meet Nick Manglaras

Nick Manglaras represents some of the richest aspects of the culture of Sturt Bowling Club. He has been a Night Owls stalwart since 2010, is a regular at Winter Bowls, has played pennants for the [...]

Dear Dr Tufflove: How do I get the club photographer to take better photos of me?

This week, Wally the Worried Bowler writes to our resident “agony aunt”, the uniquely unqualified Dr Tufflove, seeking advice on how to persuade the club photographer to take more flattering [...]

(it's not) Rocket Science

As always, an exciting time for us at Sturt BC. The AGM has come and gone and a very good attendance on the day. It's a pleasure to welcome Di Phillips to the Board for the first time and to have the [...]

Dancing on the green

Besides his elite bowling skills, Stephen Jones has added so much colour and verve to the club since his arrival last year, we are profiling him again. With his OK, this time we are providing a short [...]

Winter Bowls Results, Wednesday 13 May 2026

58 bowlers convened @ Sturt in beautiful sunny conditions where the standard of bowls was exceptionally high. Brian Dustall +17 was the daily champ just edging out Ralph Hounslow on a countback. [...]

“Help Us Do More” Fundraising Drive

Dear Members, A great club getting even better — and we'd love your help. Since 1903, Sturt Bowling Club has been more than just a place to play bowls. It's where friendships are made, where our [...]

Dear Dr Tufflove: What else do I need to do to be selected in the top side on Saturdays?

This week, Wally the Worried Bowler writes to our resident “agony aunt”, the uniquely unqualified Dr Tufflove, desperately seeking advice on what more he can possibly do to earn selection in the [...]

Celebrating the extraordinary Matthew Jeffrey

At the AGM last Saturday, Matthew Jeffrey was unanimously voted in as a Life Member of the club, following warm speeches by Peter Hughes and John Griffith. While the speeches covered in detail the [...]

Dear Dr Tufflove: What can I learn from being dumped by Marge?

This week, Wally the Worried Bowler writes to our resident “agony aunt”, the uniquely unqualified Dr Tufflove, seeking guidance after being unexpectedly dumped by fellow bowler Marge. Dear Dr [...]