Category: HBC

The Jubilee Shield

Congratulations to Adrian Salt and Martin Tomlinson who won the Jubilee Shield on Sunday 7th July. The competition is a mixed doubles competition. This year eighteen members took part. The competition began at 1.30pm and lasted until after 6.00pm. At the beginning of the afternoon players were donning their waterproofs as yet again a summer afternoon was marred by rain. However, the weather gradually improved throughout the afternoon eventually becoming warm and sunny. The runners-up were Charles Ellis and Mike Warwick. Thanks to our Club Captain, Vera Alderson who organised and ran the afternoon.

As a matter of interest Peter Wightman is a relatively new member of our club, and it was his father-in-law, Eric Proctor, who donated the Shield.

The picture on the left below shows, from left to right, Robin Wharfe, the Club Chair; Martin and Adrian the winners receiving the Jubilee Shield and their prizes; and Vera the Club Captain. On the right you can see Charles and Mike receiving their prizes as runners-up.

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W.I. Shirley Askew Trophy

On Wednesday 4th July the annual competition for the Shirley Askew Trophy was held. The competition is held between members of the Heversham W.I. and lady members of the bowling club. This year twelve ladies took part on what should have been a summer evening, but, as everyone said, summer hasn’t arrived this year. The results this year were Dorothy Maudsley, winner from the bowling club; Hilary James, runner-up from the bowling club; Louise Tomlinson, winner from the W.I. and therefore winner of the Shirley Askew Trophy; and Margaret Nelson, runner-up from the W.I.. After the match everyone retired to the clubhouse for refreshments of cake and Pimms. Thanks once again to John Smith for doing all the paperwork, and thanks to all the members of the club who turned up to help.

Below on the left you can see Maggie Hart, the W.I. President awarding the trophy and prize to Louise, while on the right you can see Margaret receiving her prize.

Below you on the left you can see Dorothy receiving her prize, and on the right Hilary who also received a prize.

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June Round Robin

Twelve members took part in the June Round Robin which was held on Sunday 30th June. After recent experiences of playing in conditions varying from cold torrential rain to unbearably hot and sultry weather it was a pleasant change to bowl on an overcast but pleasant afternoon. The afternoon consisted of pairs playing five games of six ends each game. Congratulations to the winners Joyce and Martin, and to the runners-up Alison and Colin. Once again thanks go to John Smith for organising the event.

On the left below you can see Joyce and Martin receiving their prizes, and on the right are Alison and Colin.

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Blue Bell Trophy

On Sunday 2nd June sixteen club members took part in the competition for the Blue Bell Trophy. The competition is a straightforward knockout with opponents chosen by a random draw. It was played on a lovely afternoon with just enough breeze to stop the weather becoming too hot. Sixteen participants meant that there were four rounds in total. The afternoon saw some great bowling. The finalists were Mike Warwick and Martin Tomlinson. Congratulations to Martin who won the trophy for the second year in succession. Thanks to Vera, our Club Captain, for organising the event which ran so smoothly.
Below you can see Martin receiving the trophy from Vera and Mike with his prize for runner-up.

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The club supported the Big Bowls Weekend on Sunday 26th May with 10 members braving the inclement weather to enjoy a afternoons social bowling.

Two potential new members joined in and were introduced to the game and coached by Colin and Tom. Both appeared comfortable on the green and looked ‘natural’ with the bowls.

The rain continued so everyone retired to the clubhouse for tea and cake.

Thanks to those who endured the weather and to supplying the, as usual, tasty fare.

Robin Wharfe, (Club Chair)