Glen Innes Bowling Club – Glen Innes News

Nov

14

2025

Bowlo’s 68th Rose Carnival Blooms with Success

Local News, SportsGlen Innes Bowling Club, Lawn Bowls, Rose Carnival

The Glen Innes Bowling Club’s much-loved Rose Carnival celebrated its 68th year in fine style, drawing bowlers from across the state — and beyond — for a weekend of top-quality play, camaraderie, and community spirit. With a total prize pool of $6,000, the three-day event was a major drawcard for bowlers from 21 clubs including Mooloolaba, Coolum Beach, Blakehurst, Redcliffe, Millmerran, Warwick, Tenterfield, Raymond Terrace, Forster, Stanthorpe, Maclean, Coffs Harbour, Urunga, Woolgoolga, Inverell, Guyra, and Bingara. The carnival kicked off on Friday with a lively Warm-Up Pairs event, featuring 28 bowlers, before the main Triples competition on Saturday and Sunday…

May

29

2025

By Newsroom

Life-Saving Defibrillator Installed at Glen Innes Bowling Club

Local NewsAlec Buttola, Bella Garson, Brendan Moylan, Glen Innes Bowling Club, Norma Leamon

The Glen Innes Bowling Club has received a valuable safety upgrade, with the installation of a defibrillator now available to all members and visitors. This addition was made possible through funding from the New South Wales Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Program. The program provides financial assistance to clubs and sporting organisations across the state to acquire Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), enhancing emergency response capabilities in local communities. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan visited the Glen Innes Bowling Club to formally announce the funding and meet with staff and members. “The Glen Innes Bowling Club hosts hundreds of people per…

May

02

2025

By Annette Bain

In Conversation With The Skinner Boyz

Local NewsAustralian Celtic Festival, Australian Standing Stones, Brett John Arthur, Chapel Theatre, Deepwater, Deepwater Hotel, Emmaville, Emmaville Club Hotel, George Marlow, Glen Innes Arts Council, Glen Innes Bowling Club, Glen Innes Showgrounds, Great Central Hotel, In Conversation, Joel Skinner, Laurie Newsome, Nathan Skinner, New England Club, Owen Windred, Paul Jopson, Scott Macansh, Smeaton's Bakery, The Skinner Boyz, Will Geach

Who are the Skinner Boyz? Brothers Nathan and Joel Skinner aka The Skinner Boyz are fast becoming musical sensations in their adopted hometown of Glen Innes, where their musical careers are taking off. Nathan, who is older, and Joel grew up on the coast, sharing a love of surfing and music. Taught the guitar largely by his father, Nathan’s early musical influences included finger picking from the 30s, old country blues and “just about every song from Mississippi John Hurt”. Joel was taught the guitar by his father and also Nathan. He used to love listening to Nathan playing his…

Oct

28

2024

By Megan Redfern

Glen Innes Local Returns Home From Lawn Bowls Comp In Triumph

Local News, SportsGlen Innes Bowling Club, Lawn Bowls, Paul Jopson

Glen Innes’s own champion lawn bowler, Paul Jopson, has returned in triumph from the Australian National Titles held in Tweed Heads from 11-15th October. As a member of the New South Wales team, he came away with a second in the men’s competition and with best performed state (men and women combined). Paul stated that it was a “totally awesome team event”, and he’s looking forward to the 2025 National Titles to be held in Tasmania. Mr Jopson is a self taught bowler who has been bowling since 2000. He has previous winning form. While living in Queensland, amongst other…