Gwendoline Wilson has been a long-time member of Gerringong Women’s Bowling Club. Gwen celebrated her 104th birthday on 7 June. 

What a” grand ol’ lady of bowls”! Gwen became a fully affiliated bowler on 5 October, 1959. At that time, negotiations were underway to build a bowling club at Werri Beach.

The club opened in 1960 and Gwen was among the founding members of the club.Gerringong Women’s Bowling Club held their first meeting 27 January 1960. Back in the early days of the club, the women did all the catering for the bowling events and social festivities.

During her long membership. Gwen has had many bowling achievements. Namely, winning the Mixed Pairs with her husband David in 1973, 4, 5.

Others include:

1987 - Member of winning Club Triples team

1988 - Member of winning Club Pairs, winner Minor Singles, winner Minor Pairs

1991 - Member of winning Club Triples

1998 - Member of winning teams fit the Hayes Miller Trophy

1999 - Runner-up Club Fours

2002 and 2004 - Member of winning team Club Fours

2008 - Runner-up Selected Fours

2009 - Runner-up Club Fours

2010 - Runner-up Mixed Fours, member of Women’s Pennant Side.

It needs to be noted that Gwen, in 2010, was 90-years-young. Gwen had been a member of several winning Pennant Teams over the years.

In 2010, Gwen decided it was probably time to put the bowls away, but she continued to contribute to club life. She took on the duties of District Delegate in 2009/10, 2010/11.

Her contribution to GWBC was recognised in 2020 when she was made a Life Member.

Gwen has an invitation to attend a morning team at Government House on 18 June for the 100’s and 100+. A wonderful woman, a lifelong supporter of lawn bowls.

Congratulations, Gwen on such a great contribution to the community of Gerringong.