The Cowra Union Club hosted a good weekend as the Eastwood crew joined them for their 43rd annual golf and cricket gathering.
The event, a long-standing tradition, was filled with competitive spirit, friendship, and plenty of entertainment.
The weekend kicked off on Saturday afternoon with a golf session, where participants enjoyed themselves both on and off the course.
Sunday saw the competition heat up with a cricket game.
Cowra batted first, posting a solid 93 runs, giving the team a confident start.
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However, Eastwood's young players showcased their skills.
Notable mentions included Darcy, named Cowra’s Man of the Match, and Sandy, Eastwood’s Man of the Match.
A special highlight was Caitlin Boswell, who earned Colt of the Day after outscoring her boyfriend, Rhys Hughes, who managed only one run.
Adding to the day’s excitement, Cowra Mayor Paul Smith, Deputy Mayor Nikki Kiss, and Cowra’s 2025 Australia Day Ambassador, Ben Farinazzo, stopped by to enjoy the festivities.
Club president Jeremy Montgomery reflected on the significance of the weekend.
"It’s just one of those good weekends we all look forward to," Jeremy said.
"Catching up with the Eastwood boys, having a bit of fun, and playing some sport,
"It’s been happening for about 43 years now, and it never gets old,
"Highlights like Caitlin outscoring her boyfriend brought a lot of laughs, and the barbecue, pool session, and presentations back at the clubhouse were great as well," he said.
The weekend also underscores the strong bond between the two clubs, strengthened further by events like the annual Shoot Shield game in Cowra, facilitated by Rob Mueller.
"The connection with Eastwood remains strong because so many of their members are still deeply involved in running their club," Jeremy said.
"That’s what keeps this tradition alive and ensures we keep having these great weekends year after year."
