Organiser and fellow Lion, Darcy Churchland, said teams of triples played two rounds of 10 ends.

“There were 20 teams, which was more than we expected to get, especially with the heat wave we’re going through at the moment,” he said.

Churchland said bowls was becoming a popular event as players, no matter their experience, often start and finish at the same time.

“The winners of the bowls competition overall was the Swans consisting of Mark Kite, Brian Rushby and Terry Mills and second place was the Tigers which was Michael Smallmon, Wayne Nagel and Bill Hobday,” he said.

Churchland commented on the “great” mix of male and female participants.

“The best outfitted team was called The Best and consisted of Mary and Kara Hawkins and Virginia Fraser. They really got into the Christmas spirit wearing green and red with tinsel on their hats,” he said.

As the temperatures reached mid-40s, players had the chance to cool down in the services club.

“In between the first and second game we held a barbecue lunch cooked by the Lions members and before they got settled into the air-conditioning we sent them back on the green,” he said.

There was a four-prize raffle drawn where Trudy Schoupp, Wayne Gammon, Ray Dennison and Nat Cook took home “really great” prizes.

Churchland said overall the highlight was the spirit.

“Despite the hot conditions locals decided to support this local Lions charity event and everyone had fun playing, mixing and they even stayed for the presentation,” he said.

The funds raised from the bowls day and the annual golf day will be donated by the Lions Club back to the local community.

“Unfortunately with our 60th anniversary celebrations we could not hold a golden grain festival this year but we were still able to stay connected with the local community through our golf and bowls days. 

“We also host a convention next year which again will restrict what we can do with the festival, but we’re hoping to still run the two events again,” he said.