Year: 2023

October Round Robin

The last Round Robin of the 2023 season took place on Sunday October 1st when fourteen club members gathered to take part in the last match of the season. The winners were Louise Tomlinson and Robin Wharfe, with the runners up being Margaret Nelson and Bert Suttie. As is the custom, the end of the season match was followed by delicious refreshments. Once again, thanks go to John Smith, our Club Captain, for organising the event. On the left below you can see Louise and Robin and on the right Margaret and Bert.

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Ladies’ and Men’s Singles

On Sunday September 3rd the competition for the Ladies’ and Men’s singles took place. The Ladies’ Trophy was kindly donated by Margaret Nelson, and the Men’s by the late Peter Shaw. The semi-finalists were Vera Alderson and Julie Wharfe, and Colin James and Adrian Salt. Julie went on to win the Ladies’ trophy, while Colin won the Men’s. It’s been an especially good year for Colin James, our Club Captain who not only won the Men’s singles, but also won the Leasgill Trophy for the second year in succession. Congratulations Colin.

In the images below you can see Margaret presenting the rose-bowl trophy to Julie and on the right Margaret is presenting the decanter to Colin.

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August Round Robin

On Sunday August 20th eighteen club members played in a Round Robin Contest. Congratulations to Louise Tomlinson and Colin James who were the winners, and to Vera Alderson and Ian Telford who were the runners-up. Once again thanks go to John Smith for organising and running the event. Below you can see Louise and Colin on the left and Vera and Ian on the right.

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The Leasgill Trophy

On Sunday August 6th twenty club members took part in the competition for the Leasgill Trophy. The competition is a straightforward singles knockout. The trophy was kindly presented to the club by Maureen and Gordon Coleclough who were present to watch the standard of bowling and to present the award. The day had mixed weather of sunshine and showers. Congratulations to Colin James who won the trophy once again for the second year in succession. Congratulations also to Louise who won through to the final. The semi-finalists were Vera Alderson and Ian Telford. Once again thanks are due to John Smith, our Club Captain, for organising the event.

On the left below are the semi-finalists Vera and Ian, and on the right are Louise and Colin wishing each other ‘good game’ prior to the final.

On the left below is Louise with her prize as the runner-up, and on the right is Colin receiving the trophy for the second year in succession.

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July 30th Round Robin

On Sunday July 30th sixteen members took part in a Round Robin contest. The games were doubles with each round consisting of six ends. The event began at 1.30pm with John Smith, the organiser and our Club Captain, predicting that it would finish at 5.22pm . . . which it did!
The winners were Vera Alderson and Colin James, and the runners-up were Margaret Nelson and Charles Ellis. Thanks once again to John Smith for his hard work in making the Round Robin such a success.

On the left below you can see Vera and Colin with their prizes and on the right are Margaret and Charles with theirs.

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The Jubilee Shield

The Jubilee shield is a club competition for mixed doubles. Partners are chosen by random draw and the system is a straightforward knockout. This year fourteen members took part on Sunday 9th July. Everything was well going well until the finals when Colin James, who was acting as organiser and captain, quite rightly decided that owing to an encroaching thunderstorm play should be suspended. At that stage Margaret Nelson and Bert Suttie were on 12 and Louise Tomlinson and Adrian Salt were on 11. The final was replayed on Saturday 29th July. On the left below you can see Margaret Nelson and Bert Suttie who won the trophy and on the right are Louise Tomlinson and Adrian Salt who were the runners up.

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W.I. Shirley Askew Trophy

The President of Heversham W. I. writes:
A good bowling night was enjoyed by all on Wednesday 5th July at Heversham B.C. We had sixteen ladies competing and lots of helpers scoring, measuring, tidying up, etc..
Glenis won the Shirley Askew Trophy – she’s a regular player – she plays regularly once a year! Well done Glenis. The evening ended with a real buzz over the refreshments.
Thank you to Karen Hanks, our W.I. Federation Chair for joining us. Also a big thank you to John Smith, our Club Captain, for organising the running of the evening and to Heversham B.C. for welcoming us to this annual event.
Sue Ellis President Heversham W.I..

Below you can see Glenis receiving the Shirley Askew Trophy

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July Round Robin

On Sunday July 2nd fourteen members of the club took part in a Round Robin. The format was a random draw of pairs to play in doubles with each pair playing six ends. Congratulations to the winners who were Vera Alderson and Mike Warwick and the runners-up who were Louise and Martin Tomlinson. Many thanks, once again, to our Club Captain, John Smith, for organising the event.

On the left below are Vera and Mike who won; and on the right are Martin and Louise who were the runners-up.

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The Green Challenge for
The Christie Hospital

Alan Dunham is raising money for The Christie Hospital. Nine years ago he had a stem cell transplant: now he wants to give something back. What’s he doing? He’s riding his bike to every green in the Kendal Bowling League and then playing on each green for thirty minutes. It involves 150 miles of cycling with a total ascent of 8,000 feet. Our club has kindly made a donation, but Alan also has a just giving page which you can find by copying the following link and pasting it into your browser. www.justgiving.com/page/alan-dunham-167999179836

Alan is seen below wearing the hi-vis jacket with Robin Wharfe from our club.

Update on the Green Challenge.

Dear Bowling Clubs, I’m pleased to let you know I completed my Green Challenge on Wednesday 21st June, having ridden 154 miles, 12,149 feet of ascent and bowling on 30 greens. I really enjoyed myself meeting amazing people, playing bowls and having people ride with me. If you’re interested I have put photographs and updates on my Just Giving page which is best accessed by typing :- Just Giving – search – 1679991798364

Many thanks to you all for making me so very welcome, taking time to open the greens, the offer of refreshments, great bowling and your support and encouragement. I’m very grateful for your generous donations.

Many heartfelt thanks

Alan

Friendly with Kirkby Lonsdale

On Saturday 24th June a friendly match against Kirkby Lonsdale took place. John Smith, our Club Captain, organised the afternoon which saw fourteen players from Kirkby Lonsdale visiting us. The first part of the afternoon saw players from both clubs playing doubles against each other. This was followed by a splendid afternoon tea after which players teamed up with someone from the other team to play doubles with two jacks each. Thanks to John Smith, everyone who helped, and everyone who provided afternoon tea.

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