Friends v. Downton BC

Downton Bowling Club is the most southern Bowling Club in Wiltshire in beautiful countryside, and where we started our Wiltshire long weekend on Friday 21st June. Teas and coffees were provided for our players and visitors arriving from eleven different counties, and at 12.30 pm we were treated to a buffet in the bar.  After eating too much (again) we went out to play our match in warm sunny weather…but what was this? some of…

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Friends v. Market Overton 12th June

This is like a home from home for some of the Friends’ members. We were warmly greeted, in dry weather (!), with coffees, teas and biscuits.  What a lovely club this is; a good size clubhouse, a cosy bar and a green which is improving each year, all tucked away in a picturesque village in Leicestershire. There was a very ample cheese and pate ploughman’s lunch and soup for us at midday and after we went…

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Friends v. Hykeham BC 11th June

Another day of torrential rain in Lincolnshire and our game at Hykeham BC was in jeopardy, however with his magic touch Adie Lloyd cleverly negotiated with Lincoln & District Indoor Bowling Club and for the second day running The Friends played their game in the dry!    We were initially met at Hykeham’s clubhouse and were welcomed with a warm drink before we moved on to the indoor venue.   Whilst the Friends’ performance improved…

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Friends v. Horncastle BC – 10th June

Well, what could have been a disaster turned out well.   The rain was unforgiving and meant an outdoor game would be impossible.   We were so lucky to have the facilities of Horncastle & District Indoor Bowls Club to save the day.   Whilst a good many of us had not played indoors we were all more than happy to ‘have a go’.   After journeying in the rain what could be more inviting…

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Friends play Staines BC 21st May 2019

Today we commenced our programme of matches for the 2019 season.   On a wonderful sunny day we were royally entertained by our hosts Staines Bowls Club who are celebrating their Centenary this year. It was a great afternoon of bowling enjoyed by all, and played in a competitive spirit, but in the relaxed social atmosphere that is a hallmark of these celebratory matches, with many new friends being made. The score was irrelevant although…

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