18th July 2021 : The day has arrived for the ‘Friends’ to celebrate Aylesbury Town reaching their 100th Anniversary. The sun was out, it was hot, the green looked lovely and the welcome was great, with Ann Payne, Match Secretary, at the gate providing us with all the information we required. At the clubhouse we were met by current President and Captain Colin Perrottet. The 24 Friends bowlers had come from 10 different counties to…
As I am no longer a member of the executive committee, I was delighted when Kath telephoned me and asked me if I would like to be Captain of the day at Long Crendon. I did not hesitate to say yes please. I had no idea that Arsenal were playing away to Rangers on July 17th. Well someone has got to support Arsenal. They drew 2 – 2. Cyndy Lee On July 17th, 18 people…
July 2021 The new DBE Ladies Pairs Competition supported by “ Friends of English Bowling” took place at Charlbury BC. The setting was wonderful, and the club could not have been more helpful to make the event a huge success. Players from all sections were represented with the Final consisting of a player with a visual impairment, a player with learning difficulties and 2 players with physical disabilities – just proving how diverse and…
Thursday 1st July 2021: What a pleasure it was to arrive at Cambridge Park and be welcomed by our host, Dawn Slaughter and the other members of Cambridge Park, including Middx County Administrator Jacquie Elkin. We were there to celebrate their Centenary this year but it was more than that; it was a celebration of meeting old friends, of being out on the green again, even of remembering the “joys” of travelling somewhere new with…