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Dear Dr Tufflove: I’m struggling with Izzy's mantra “on or beyond”

This week, Wally the Worried Bowler writes to our resident “agony aunt”, the uniquely unqualified Dr Tufflove, seeking help with the favourite mantra of club coach Izzy Trenorden: bowl “on or [...]

Photos of the AGM - before, during and after - 9 May 2026

Here's a set of photos that attempt to convey some of the special aspects of the AGM held on Saturday 9 May 2026: the communal goodwill at the sausage sizzle beforehand diligent attendees quickly [...]

Kangaroo Island turns blue for a week

Fifteen Sturt members attended the 5-day Autumn Kangaroo Island Bowls Carnival from Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May 2026. The following fascinating report was prepared by Sonia Matteucci and Diane [...]

Banana split at Winter Bowls

At Winter Bowls last Saturday, 2 May 2026, the mystery of the missing banana took a dramatic and unexpected new turn. In fact, the latest development has the potential to divide the women’s group [...]

We proudly present our new advice column, Ask Dr Tufflove

Every bowler carries secret worries. Some are carefully hidden. Others are discussed loudly around the bar after games. To help our Sturt members through their difficult issues, we proudly present [...]

Our men rock the boat

Don't ever underestimate the competitive streak in the men at Sturt Bowling Club. Just when we thought the women members had taken an unassailable lead in the coveted unofficial award for Brightest [...]

Major (ret.) Deane Pye leads Anzac Day ceremony

On Anzac Day 2026, respected club member Major (retired) Deane Pye, with background assistance from Paul Teesdale, led a short and moving ceremony at the club, to commemorate the 58,500 who served in [...]

Meet Tami (and Sonia)

Everyone in our bowls club has a story, but this one is very different. It involves the intricate, long-term connection between two people at the club - Tami who works part-time behind the bar, and [...]

Primary school students train at Sturt

This letter of appreciation was received recently from Colonel Light Gardens Primary School for the support provided by our club to its junior bowling team. Colonel Light Garden Primary School [...]

New leader of Brightest Bowler at Winter Bowls

One of the most coveted awards at the club is the unofficial title of Brightest Bowler at Winter Bowls. The early leader in the title this year, Stewie Allen, and last year's winner Bob Rutten, now [...]