Saturday 9th July – Friends at The Alexandra Bowling & Social Club, Portsmouth. On arrival at the club we were greeted by a wonderful array of colour from a multitude of hanging baskets, planters and flower beds. They are tended by one single member of the club, Mrs. Jean Swan who is still very active in her 80th year. Well done Jean, a spectacular achievement. We were kept well refreshed during the match with jugs…
Friday, 8th July, Leigh Park BC. With an important meeting taking place at the adjacent football club, we arrived to find the car park somewhat congested, but fortunately the nearby shoppers car park charges were sensible, and spaces were available, so as they say ”problem solved!” The purpose of the Friends visit was to celebrate the completion of Leigh Park’s newly upgraded clubhouse, and the very warm sunny weather certainly mirrored the warm welcome…
Sunday 3rd July 2022 Reported by Kath Lloyd, our Chairman Adie and I went to Charlbury Bowls Club, Oxfordshire to watch DBE Ladies Pairs Day. The club was lovely and welcoming. We were blessed with good weather and with a very enjoyable atmosphere. This was a well organised day with help from many people enabling good competition. After the morning matches a lunch was presented by the club and after the afternoon matches before the…
Saturday 2nd July 2022, Friends v Bristol St Andrew’s B.C. With most of the Friends team driving through heavy rain en route to Bristol, prospects for play looked unlikely, but as we arrived some very wet members of our hosts had just completed a competition and assured us that the green, though heavy, was playable. The club vice-captain, Keith, beat a hasty retreat home to change into some dry clothes following his morning soaking,…
Saturday 25th June Friends of English Bowling visit Thame Bowls Club It was perfect weather for bowling, although the breeze was challenging at times, but nobody’s complaining! There were nine counties representing Friends, and a very welcome and plentiful buffet lunch greeted us, supported by Janet and Wendy minding the bar. Well, all good things come to an end, on to the game!! After the obligatory group photo, Thame’s Captain, John, welcomed Carolyn, captain…
Sunday 19th June, Henlow Park Bowls Club. Arriving at Henlow several bowlers from Bedfordshire had already played at other clubs in a local Bedfordshire Competition, so they were fully warmed up. We were disappointed to learn that their President would not be in attendance as he and his wife had both caught Covid (it’s still about). It was also a big disappointment for Bob Hirst, as he had been waiting 2 years for this game. …
Saturday 18th June, Potton Bowls Club. The weather wasn’t looking good when we arrived at Potton BC, but we were warmly greeted and provided with an excellent buffet, including cake. It was a wonder we could still manage to bowl! We began the game in drizzling rain, unfortunately, which lasted for the first 10 ends, however the sun eventually did make an attempt to appear. The green was excellent, and a great game played, with…
12th June 2022 The Friends of English Bowling v Market Overton BC. The day started with a fresh breeze, but the Sun came out and it was a glorious afternoon. We received a warm welcome on arrival and were treated to a wonderful meal after the match and given sustenance from the well-stocked bar. The match, on four rinks, was played in the usual good spirit and after 21 ends we ended up on top…