Friends kick off the season at Berkhamsted

Tuesday 13th May 2025

What a great afternoon spent in the company of Berkhamsted Bowls Club.   It was the first game of Friends bowling season, and the sun was out in full force.   Friends travelled from 10 different counties to celebrate with them their 40th anniversary.

A warm welcome was received and Friends relaxed in the sunshine with a cool drink, and a roll before the game began.   Plenty of sun screen was needed as players readied for the game.  Berkhamsted’s Captain David Brown and Friends Captain of the Day, John Thompson welcomed all to the green. The game would be 18 ends, with 1 on the first two ends.  As this was Friends’ first game of the season, they can surely be forgiven for yielding to Berkhamsted, with a final score of  116-70!   We did have a winning rink though – rink 4 skipped by Andy Hunt, with Val White, John Scholey, and Paul Robinson.   Congratulations to Berkhamsted’s top rink:  Alison, Dave, Jackie and Paul.

The clubhouse was impressively decorated with bunting, and the tables laid out beautifully.  The meal provided was perfect – homemade beef or chicken pie, with lots of veg.  and to follow a selection of delights.

The afternoon was wound up by the two Captains delivering their thanks to all of the clubs worthy helpers, and Captain John Thompson presented Captain David with Friends Certificate as a reminder of our visit.

Thank you so much Berkhamsted for a lovely day.