Saturday, 31st May 2025 : The Friends of English Bowling enjoyed a great day at York Railway Bowls & Social Club, North Yorkshire. Friends from 11 counties were playing, with some traveling considerable distances—the furthest being Cornwall—to participate in this special event.
With the sun shining and conditions perfect for bowling, the stage was set for a day filled with skilful play and great sportsmanship. Leading the Friends team was Captain of the Day, Paul Robson, while the home side was captained by Malcolm Britten (Mal), who also serves as Chairman of York Railway Bowls & Social Club.
The Captains’ welcome : Paul and Mal
The match saw spirited play on both sides, with York Railway BSC securing a well-earned victory with a final score of 110-67. Standout performances included Rink 2 for YRBC—John, Pete, Chris, and Mal—as the club’s top rink, while the Friends team saw excellent play from Judith, Ian, Sue, and Richard. All were rewarded with wine, and the worst scoring rinks were presented with chocolate!
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- Home teams Top Rink: Mal, John, Pete, Chris (absent)
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- Friends Top Rink: Ian, Judith, Sue, Richard
After the match, players and supporters gathered to enjoy a delicious meal of pie, mash, and peas, followed by a delightful cheesecake, rounding off the day on a high note. Special thanks were extended to the dedicated club members who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the success of the event.
To commemorate the occasion, Paul presented Mal with a Friends Certificate, a token of appreciation for a day filled with friendship, great bowling, and lasting memories.
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- Friends Presentation
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- Big Al
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- Ron
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- No.3 Chris assessing the head
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- back l-r: June, Lyn, Linda and Marianne
Paul Robson
Captain of the Day