Possibly a Runanga Bowling Club 1940's.

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DescriptionOwen Winstanley:My Grandfather Jack Winstanley or his brother Alf, both of Runanga. What is important, however, is that it shows a person wearing a blazer similar to the ones in the head photo and the blazer is clearly in proximity to a bowling green. Alf was a good bowler but his main claim to fame in bowls is that he was married to Cis Winstanley (nee Lithgoe), also Runanga. Cis was arguably the best lawn bowler this country has produced, male or female, winning very many National and World titles and Commonwealth Games medals. They had moved to Napier before her great success began.Date of Photo1940'sMap^[1]ContributorHelen Brennan

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Location (city or town)RunangaOrganisation (eg business)Runanga Bowling Club

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Date Created15th October 2019CommentsLyn Moe: I can only pic Danny Barnes in ths one, 2nd from bottom on the right damaged bit goes across his face Glenys Coburn, what do you reckon.

Glenys Coburn: Lyn Moe Lools like him

Bill Johnsen: yes Lyn Moe i started to ID him but second look he not in the striped jacket but first look it was Danny..some old bowls club photos may help to get a couple more....

Bill Johnsen: Peter Westwood is that you top right back Peter ? can you remember any of others ?

Owen Winstanley: Attached is a photo from our family collection. It is not good quality (copied a couple of times, I imagine) but I assume it is of my grandfather Jack Winstanley or his brother Alf, both of Runanga. What is important, however, is that it shows a person wearing a blazer similar to the ones in the head photo and the blazer is clearly in proximity to a bowling green. Alf was a good bowler but his main claim to fame in bowls is that he was married to Cis Winstanley (nee Lithgoe), also Runanga. Cis was arguably the best lawn bowler this country has produced, male or female, winning very many National and World titles and Commonwealth Games medals. They had moved to Napier before her great success began.

Maye Dunn: Owen Winstanley Thanks I think you're probably on the right track. They have the same blazers and white hats.

Alan Davidson: I remember having Alf as a Father Christmas for a local kindergarten in Napier. My daughter who was about 3 yrs old, told me Father Christmas sounds like Mr. Winstanley. Alf& Cis lived directly over the road back in the 70s & 80s. Wonderful neighbours.

Owen Winstanley: Alan Davidson with his accent (Lanc) I can understand how your daughter twigged to him.

Alan Davidson :Exactly on the spot. I was going to mention that.

Shona Ratana: Would this photo be Bowling Club members? Some type of sporting clubs competition day?

Maye Dunn: Shona Ratana we think it is probably the Runanga Bowling Club.

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Possibly a Runanga Bowling Club 1940's.

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