DANGER: MEN AT WORK
(or boys with their toys)
From the archives.
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2024
DOMINO EVENING
On Saturday March 16th the club held a domino evening in the Athenaeum. It was a good social occasion with people moving from table to table as they won points. Thanks to Colin who kept everyone in order, well at least he tried to do, and to all who prepared the evening and who worked in the background. Robin, our Club Chair, writes, “Really well done everyone. We made a profit of £289.50 – a great effort. Looking forward to arranging another fund raiser.”
The Heversham Navvies
Several club members picked up shovels, spades, and rakes to help clear the club car park for a new surface of stone to be laid. Once cleared, a 10 tonne delivery of limestone chippings was spread across the car park by the club ‘Navvies’. Club Chair, Robin commented, “Two days of hard work will hopefully pay off and keep the car park in good condition for the foreseeable future, well done to all those who took part.“
Robin adds, “Once again thanks to the club members who turned out in appalling conditions to finish laying another 5 tonnes of stone in the car park. Also well done to those who came down to the clubhouse for the Annual Spring Clean, Boon Day! Looking good for the new season.”
Pre-season Meal
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Congratulations to Louise Tomlinson who is seen below receiving the Most-Improved Player of the Year Award from the 2023 Club Captain, John Smith.
2023
Mince Pies, Mulled Wine,
and Music.
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Fish ‘n Chips ‘n Dominoes
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Senior B Team end of season dinner.
October Round Robin
On the left below you can see the winners, Louise and Robin and on the right Margaret and Bert, the runners-up.
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Ladies’ and Men’s Singles
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
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July 30th Round Robin
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The Jubilee Shield
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W.I. Shirley Askew Trophy
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July Round Robin
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Friendly with Kirkby Lonsdale
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Blue Bell Trophy
Jim McPoland the runner-up with a well earned bottle of beer.
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As you can see on Friday May 12th the Cumbrian heat of the Jack and Jean Isherwood Championship was held on our green. John Smith, our Club Captain, did a magnificent job in organising the event, and he would like to thank club members for all their contributions to making the day such a success.
The winner was Billy Caldwell and the runner-up was Dave McRoy. Billy is seen below on the left, John Smith, (the organiser) is in the middle and Dave is on the right.
The other two players who reached the semi-finals were Paul Crosland, seen below on the left, and Colin Mason, seen below on the right.
Coronation
Bowling
Social
On Sunday 7th May to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and the crowning of Camilla as Queen the club held a social bowling afternoon. The format was singles games up to 11 and then a further set of games up to 11. Refreshments were then taken including a glass of fizz. Three people finished on 24 points each – John Cross, Adrian Salt, and Charles Ellis. They then played five ends or sudden death. John Cross was the winner, with Charles Ellis coming second. Further refreshments were then taken in the form of Margaret’s Coronation Scones suitably adorned in red, white, and blue.
Entertainment was also provided by members submitting their answers to the vexed question of where Joyce had finally found her bowling glove.
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Friendly with Kirkby Lonsdale
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First Round Robin of the Season.
The first Round Robin of the season took place on Sunday 23rd April. Twenty players took part: they were split into two groups with ten in each group. Congratulations to the winners who were in Group A Helen Telford and John Smith; and in Group B Louise Tomlinson and Colin James.
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Friendly with Allithwaite
Spot the Difference
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Kendal League Teams Pre-Season Friendly.
Seniors League Team Pre-Season Friendly.
Robin Wharfe modelling the new disability aid.
Club Dinner at the Crooklands Hotel
Below John Cross, on the left, is seen receiving the Trophy for ‘The Most Improved Player’ from John Smith, our Club Captain.
2022
End of Season Maintenance Work
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Last Round Robin of the Season
Sunday 2nd October saw the last Round Robin of the season. Sixteen club members took part. The games were followed by a splendid Jacob’s Join tea.
On the left below are John and Martin receiving their winners’ prizes; and on the right are Bert, looking particularly victorious, and Mike.
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Fifth Division Merit Final
As you can see from the photographs below, members of the club worked really hard to make the Fifth Division Merit Finals a huge success. Thanks to all who contributed to a great day.
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Preparations for the Merit Finals
Someone said, “We need a marquee so that people can sit down.” They didn’t mean on the floor Tom!
Who are the bosses and who are the workers?
End of season celebration for our Kendal League A and B Teams.
At the moment it looks as if the A Team might be promoted to the Third Division and the B Team to the Fifth Division. Nobody is as tipsy as the photographs might suggest . . . really.
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David Skidmore
Our South Lakeland Rural Bowling League team ready to play their match in the David Skidmore Competition against Burneside at Burton-in-Kendal.
Singles Competition
The finalists were Julie Wharfe and Susan Ellis in the Ladies’ Competition, and John Cross and Adrian Salt in the Men’s. After a closely fought game, which was nip and tuck, Susan won the Ladies’ Competition by a score of 21 – 19; and John Cross won by 21 – 15.
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Ladder Competition
Throughout the season members have been able to play in a Ladder Competition. Each entrant could challenge a person either one or two places higher on the ladder. On the same day as the Ladies’ and Men’s Singles John Smith, the Club Captain presented the prizes. Congratulations to Adrian Salt who won; Bert Suttie who came second; and Charles Ellis who came third. They’re seen below in winning order from left to right.
End of season celebration for our Kendal League A and B Teams.
At the moment it looks as if the A Team might be promoted to the Third Division and the B Team to the Fifth Division. Nobody is as tipsy as the photographs might suggest . . . really.
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Ernie Woodcock Trophy Final
On Monday 15th August our Kendal League B Team played in the final of the Ernie Woodcock Trophy on Kendal Victoria’s green.
Unfortunately our Kendal B Team’s run of success did not extend to the final match of the Trophy when the B Team, despite giving of their best, lost 5 – 1 to Springfield. Springfield also won the aggregate by 110 – 76 giving them a 6 – 1 win. Many thanks to all those who played for the team in the various heats and to the supporters who turned up on the night.
The B Team finalists
The B Team was well supported by members of their club.
Leasgill Trophy
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The semi-finalists were John Smith and Martin Tomlinson; Dorothy Maudsley and Colin James. Martin and Colin went through to the final with Colin emerging triumphant after a hard fought game.
In the photo below Colin James and Martin Tomlinson are seen wishing each other well before the final.
Below Martin is seen receiving the runners-up prize from John Smith, the Club Captain, and below that Colin is seen receiving the Leasgill Trophy and his prize.
Thanks to everyone who took part and particularly to John Smith for once again organising the event.
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August Round Robin
The August Round Robin was split into two groups. Winners of Group A were Alison and Adrian Salt; the runners up were Susan and Mike. The winners of Group B were Vera and George; the runners up were Margaret and John Cross.
On the left below John Smith is seen presenting the prizes to Alison and Adrian, the winners of Group A. On the right John is presenting the prizes to Vera and George, the winners of Group B.
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Ernie Woodcock Semi-Final
On Tuesday July 12th the Heversham A Team and the Heversham B Team played each other in a semi-final match of the Ernie Woodcock Trophy. Congratulations to the B Team who won through to the final with a 5 -2 win. The final will take place on Monday 15th August at Kendal Victoria.
Jubilee Shield
On a glorious, sunny afternoon the Jubilee Trophy Competition took place on July 10th. Nineteen members took part in what is a mixed doubles knock-out competition. The semi-finalists were Louise and Robin; Vera and Mike; Alison and Charles; Julie and Adrian. Alison and Charles went through to the final against Julie and Adrian, with Julie and Adrian winning the trophy.
Below you can see the semi-finalists: Vera and Mike on the left and, on the right Louise and Robin. John Smith, the Club Captain is seen presenting the prizes.
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On the left below are Alison and Charles the runners-up. On the right with the Jubilee Shield are the winners Julie and Adrian.
Ernie Woodcock Trophy
Members of the Kendal League A Team prior to their quarter-final win over Milnthorpe B in the Ernie Woodcock Trophy Competition.
Members of the Kendal League B Team prior to their quarter-final win over Burton-in-Lonsdale in the Ernie Woodcock Competition.
The W.I. Shirley Askew Trophy Competition July 6th
Frances, the winner from the Bowling Club is seen below on the left, and on the right is Julie from the W.I. receiving the trophy, and some wine, from Sue Ellis.
Below you can see John Smith, the Club Captain, hard at work working out the details and organising the order of play.
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Round Robin July 3rd
On the left below is Vera, the Club Captain, presenting the prizes to Joyce and John. On the left Vera is presenting the runners-up prize to Julie and John.
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The Blue Bell Trophy 12th June
On the left is John Smith, the Club Captain, ready to present the prizes. In the centre is Mike the runner-up; and on the right is Charles the winner of the trophy for this year.
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Preparing for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Jubilee Round Robin June 5th
Big Bowls Weekend 29th May
Round Robin May 1st
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Coaching Afternoon
On Sunday 24th April the Club organised a well attended coaching afternoon. Colin James, the Club Coach, seen here on the right, organised practical exercises on the green; some basic Laws of the Game were explained; and those who attended were videoed so that their delivery could be assessed.
Most Improved Player
The AGM this year was held on 30th January. During the meeting Mark received the trophy for The Most Improved Player. He’s seen here on the right receiving the trophy from Colin, the 2021 Club Captain.
2021
Opening Day
John still hard at work
A not so beautiful day for social bowling at the beginning of May.
Big Bowls Weekend
Blue Bell Competition Sunday June 13th
The Trophy. The final score. Adrian and Robin the finalists. Vera, the Club Chair presenting the prizes. Robin with his prize. Adrian with the trophy.
Round Robin June 20th
The winners – Colin and Hilary on the left. The runners up, Julie and Keith on the right.
W.I. Shirley Askew Trophy. Tuesday July 6th
Jubilee Shield 11th July
On the left John Smith and Julie Wharfe receiving the runners-up prize from Vera our Club Chair; and, on the right, Hilary and Adrian receiving the winners’ trophy and prize.
The match in play.
The dreadful conditions for the A Team match against Allithwaite in the Ernie Woodcock Trophy.
Leasgill Trophy Sunday August 1st
Gordon presenting the prizes to Susan, the runner-up, and Joyce the winner.
Ladies’ and Men’s Singles Sunday September 5th
End of season maintenance
2020
Round Robin Sunday August 23rd.
ROUND ROBIN SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th
2019
Early Season
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Senior B Team on a June day in the beautiful surroundings of Sedbergh green
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Wednesday afternoon Social Bowling
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Games Afternoon
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