The Big Wheel was next door in Southport

3rd August 2025 at Southport BC

The weather on the morning was not good with rain on the way and it did not look good for the afternoon. However, the sky cleared and we were met with a warm welcome  from all at Southport for a celebration match whilst in the area.

Captain Ted Pentecost gave us a warm welcome and the game was played in the usual good humour and sportsmanship.

The rinks were moved down due to part being damaged but it bowled well.

The match was close overall one strong rink on each side but overall we managed a win with a score of Friends – 95 Southport – 88.

Top winning rink for the friends was Rink 1 :

Lead – Debbie (borrowed)
No 2 – Gordon Newman
No 3 – Clare Fletcher
Skip – Tony Waller

With a score of 27 – 6

The top rink for Southport was Rink 4:

Lead – Viv
No 2 – Paul
No 3 – Tony
Skip – Keith

With a score of 22 – 10

We were well represented with players from 12 counties and supporters. The function of the friends was explained to the players along with the usual thankyou’s followed by the presentation of a certificate to commemorate our visit.

Clive Handscombe
Captain of the Day

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