Shrivenham BC were the victors

Shrivenham Bowls Club, Shrivenham, Berkshire. 

On Friday, July 12th 2024 The Friends visited Shrivenham Bowls Club to help them celebrate 50 years since they moved to their current green (1972).   We were welcomed by President Valerie and Captain of the Day, Ian.   With a pleasant sunny day forecast,  this was the first of 4 games in the South West corner of Oxfordshire.  Being close to Swindon, it has close ties to Swindon & District Bowls. 

The club fielded a strong team against FoEB and this showed in the result of 4 rinks to 2, and scores of 99 against 75.    When it came to the presentation of top rinks, Shrivenham had 2, both winning by 11 shots and 12 ends.   So rink 2 for Shrivenham made up of Kieron P, Keith C, Eve M and Yvonne R and Rink 4 made up of Adam R, Margery H, Clive R and Les S all received a prize from Neil.  Unfortunately that meant that Rink 6 for the Friends winning rink, of Cynthia Hamilton, Ian Perry, Michael Morris and David Brown, missed out on a presentation.  

An excellent meal had followed the game in the spacious clubhouse, with the meal being prepared by Ian, Leslie, Allison, Dave, Sandy and Karen with Jackie manning the bar. 

It was a day of sunshine, excellent bowling, and the making of friends. 

 Neil Fletcher
Captain of the Day

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