Some History 

Lawn Bowls in Merriwa be came established following a meeting of 6 bowlers of Merriwa in 1950. Prior to this time bowlers had to travel many km to compete. The committee formed consisted of farmers and glaziers, bank Managers and local Businessmen.3000 pounds was raised by debentures and the Club opened for business in 1951 with 220 male members and 250 women members. Bar and catering services was provided by the use of hessian around a frame. The first part of the Club House was built by Hugh & Fred Archer with voluntary labour provided by members.The Club was later extended on two occasions by J T Ellis. The original timber was supplied by Elijah Hunt from his property "Rothbury" and transported to the sawmill and return by K. H (MICK) Nutt who our green is named after. As with the Club House voluntary labour was used to transport the base and all materiel for the greens as was the actual building of the original green and additional green built in 1972. Women have played an integral part in the day to day affairs of the Club as can be seen by the number of original members which were in excess of men members. Secretary Doug Crouch can be contacted on 02 6548 228.

Lawn Bowls in Merriwa be came established following a meeting of 6 bowlers of Merriwa in 1950. Prior to this time bowlers had to travel many km to compete. The committee formed consisted of farmers and glaziers, bank Managers and local Businessmen.3000 pounds was raised by debentures and the Club opened for business in 1951 with 220 male members and 250 women members. Bar and catering services was provided by the use of hessian around a frame. The first part of the Club House was built by Hugh & Fred Archer with voluntary labour provided by members.The Club was later extended on two occasions by J T Ellis. The original timber was supplied by Elijah Hunt from his property "Rothbury" and transported to the sawmill and return by K. H (MICK) Nutt who our green is named after. As with the Club House voluntary labour was used to transport the base and all materiel for the greens as was the actual building of the original green and additional green built in 1972. Women have played an integral part in the day to day affairs of the Club as can be seen by the number of original members which were in excess of men members. Secretary Doug Crouch can be contacted on 02 6548 228.

Mid week pennants start Tuesday 6th June

Lady Bowlers Championships Start soon.

Draw on the board

Twilight Bowls every Thursday Names in by 4:30pm

Sunday morning Lotto bowls.  Names by 9:30 am

No Bowls to be played Mondays until further notice for green watering.

 MERRIWA GOLF CLUB OFFICE BEARERS 2006

President: Bob Thorley
Vice President   Di Thorley

Captain      Greg Llewelyn
Treasurer   PatRiley     65482443
Secretary   Jill File       6548 8513
Handicap Manager     Greg Liewelyn

Committee   Jim Alker  65482868   Di Thorley  6548 2494
Bruce Rodgers     6548 2164
Course Superintendent Bob Thorley        6548 2494

LADIES COMMITTEE
President Mrs D. Alker 6548 2868
Captain Mrs. J. Vero 6548 2024
Secretary Mrs. M. Rodgers 6548 21 64
Treasurer Mrs. D Bishop 65454157
Handicap Manager Mrs. P Riley 6548 2443
LIFE MEMBERS

DON BRUCE. DAVID O’NEILL. KEN PHILIPSON. BRIAN COOPER

MAJOR TROPHY WINNERS 2005
Club Champion Michael Cooper B Grade Paul Murray
Foursomes Michael Cooper Paul Murray Mixed Foursomes Robert and Di Thorley

Visitors Welcome
Play socially (Money in Honesty Box)
Join in Local Competitions

Not eligible to win Championships

First and second holes can be used for practise

All other holes please put money in Honesty Box.

Golf.  Chicken Run  Wednesday’s 2:00pm start

 9 hole Chicken run Men, Women and Social players welcome.

Sunday 11th June 12:30 Ambrose Invite Visitors.

Merriwa Cricket Club is the oldest Sporting Club in Merriwa. It was estalished some tie before 1888 as reference to the Club is made at the opening of the "Australian Joint Stock Bank"  in October,1888 in the "Old Stone Cottage", Bettington Street and the first account was the "Merriwa Cricket Club". The bank collapsed a few years later.

Horse racing was very popular in the 1890's . Races were held at Brindley Park course and also at Bow, Wybong, Denman and Borambil. Cricket was also very popular and cricket was played on all the surrounding properties.Athletics clubs also flourished.You can visit our website just click the LOGO                                                       Merriwa currently have two "B" grade & an Under 14' side in the Upper Hunter District Competition.   Our President Pat Williams can be contacted telephone 0417462767 or e-mail  pat@merriwasportsclub.org . Secretary John Rindfleish 0407204924 or e-mail jr@merriwasportsclub.org                                                              

Merriwa Magpies Resrve Grade back in training

The Bumblebees are also back in traing

www.merriwa.rugbynet.com.au

Next meeting April  25th 2009

Tennis

Merriwa Tennis Night Competition finished on Thursday 1st June. Winners Division 1

Team 4 Cynthia Morgan, Karin Brazier, Reg Brazier and Phil Rush

Runners Up Team 1

Winners Division 2

Team 7 Merrie Llewellyn, Julie Kirkland, Ryan Kirkland and Ben Kirkland.

Runners Up Team 12

Next Competion starts September 2006

we need a little more time. Please stop by again. Thank you for your interest!