Happy Birthday, Norman! Hope you have a great day including scones, jam and cream or probably cream and jam in your neck of the woods!

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Apologies for not posting this earlier in the day. Hope you’ve had a lovely day with bowling, beer and besties!

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Good luck to our chaps in the National Two Fours v Ashford at Ashford this morning. 10:30 start and supporters welcome. Back at the Club, the Middlesex Ladies have their squad day starting at 9:30 with games both morning and afternoon. Several of the CP girls are playing. Don’t forget that Bowlswear Direct have their …

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Good luck to the Ladies playing Grovelands in the Middlesex Double Rink competition on Saturday morning at 10:30. One rink home, one away. Good luck to the club team playing Mid Surrey in the afternoon in the R&B League. On Sunday, the men are playing their first National Two Fours at Ashford. Good luck to …

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Not only are the MIddlesex Ladies having their squad trial games, but Bowlswear Direct will be at the Club. They have a wide range of bowls, shoes, clothes and accessories so a great time to stock up and/or replace.

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We now have 97 outdoor members. Whoop, whoop – brilliant! Please can you check that you have paid your subs?  Most people have, but a few might not have found the email or it’s gone AWOL in the ether! If you haven’t, please let Ange know and she’ll pop an invoice over to you.   …

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Well done to David Hale for organising these again. Wrap up as it’s going to be chilly, although thankfully dry, this week. 1:00 pm for 1:30 start as it’s the first week.

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Because several of our regular match players  have a county game this Sunday, the Windsor & Eton match has been moved to Sunday 9th July. Thanks, Ray V for sorting that.

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Hope you’ve all enjoyed the Coronation, Street Parties etc. Yesterday had the best weather for the weekend, for sure. Personally, I enjoyed the Westminster Abbey Service music to the concert last night, although Katy Perry was excellent. Today, it’s our chance to play, eat and get to know each other. If the weather does as …

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Brian has been working his magic with the Friday Night Leagues and the schedule is up on the noticeboard. Club Competition forms are out and need to be back with entry fees by the last week of May.  

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Please use the outdoor green booking page. m unlike indoors, the 6 rinks maybe tuning from the clubhouse to the Bridge Club or at 90 degrees to that. So, you may like rink 5 from the clubhouse but not when it’s running the other way. So, when you make your booking, please add Club Comp, …

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Just a heads up that France are playing our Red Roses at 1:00 pm.  Everyone should be well tucked inside the stadium by 2.00 pm when it would be good for to arrive. Wear what you like as long as you have your bowls shoes. If you’re venturing outdoors for the first time, the bowls …

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Yes. We’re going outdoors this weekend! Roy will set up the ‘bumper’ mats but we still need to avoid lobbing the bowls onto the green, dropping bowls from hip height and any other deliveries that might leave dents on the green! The ground is still tender so we need to look after it until it …

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Sarah has updated the Bowls Etiquette sheets. Please help yourself when next at the Club. Thank you!

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Hasn’t the weather been great over the last couple of days? Spring is on its way with the blossom and flowers and, at long last, a bit of warmth in the sun. hopefully less than 2 weeks until our green opens. Many clubs across the country are under way, with open day and men’s v …

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Brian Noel has asked that anyone interested in playing in the Club Triples league sign up on the noticeboard by 30th April.  Please let Brian or Jane know if you still want to enter the Richmond & Barnes Open Singles, Pairs, Triples or Fours, please complete a form and leave on the S pigeonhole at …

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Congratulations to Teresa & Tina as they won their semi-final in the MIddlesex Ladies Pairs and will play Sandra Williamson-Mills & partner next Saturday 15th in the final. Also appearing next Saturday Peter J & Peter T in the Men’s Pairs; Steve G, Tricia, Mike C & Tina in the Mixed Fours; and Dawn in …

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Steve G wanted to pass on his thanks to everyone who wishes him well for his operation. The past few days have been busy with various tests and all seems very positive. (Editor’s note: we wouldn’t have wanted anyone to be positive this time 3 years’ ago!) Anyway, Steve is looking forward to R&R and recharging …

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Hope you’re enjoying a wonderful special birthday with some of Norman’s scones!

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Well done to Bob D and his band of merry men and women who had a good afternoon’s match v Ember. The team had a healthy win. Thanks to Katharine W for sending the photo over.

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To all mothers everywhere , May you have a wonderful day. And to those of us who no longer have our Mums around, we will remember you for all the love and wisdom you gave us. (According to this week’s news, at about 38 years old, we all realised that our Mums were right in …

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A hard fought quarter-final between Andy & Will v Pete & Nick from Century saw our boys come through 20-16. Andy gallantly reported that Will had a brilliant game from start to finish. This means that the semi-final which will be even harder fought between the pairs will see one CP team in the Middlesex …

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If you’re out and about this afternoon near the club and/or playing in the leagues tonight, there will be a good match on when Andy H & Wll take on Peter Wilcock and partner fromCentury.  It promises to be a good match played over 21 ends, so won’t be finished in under 3 hours. 4 …

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Well done to the 2 Ps (Peter Twells & Peter Judge) who beat Jason Lyttle & Dave Baxter from Century this morning.  They came from 4 shots behind on the 13th end to win on the 21 end by 4 shots to gain a place in the South Area semi-final.  The heads were pretty hot …

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Brrrr. Alexa says it’s 2C now (05:00 am) and snowy, and rising to 3C today. It sounds heavier than snow whatever is hitting the bedroom skylights. So this is just a warning to wrap up warm and watch your feet when you go out. We don’t want any broken wrists/arms/hips. I feel sorry for the …

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Dan became the latest member of the Wrong Bias Club – in the Tuesday Night League. Welcome, Dan. You’re definitely amongst friends! Even Mike, as your skip, is looking up to you!!

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Well done to Peter T, Peter J, Kevin K & Andy H who had a very tight MIddlesex Fours v Andy K & Co from Hounslow winning on the final end. Between us, lots of our matches are going to the wire!  That’s good. We’re all improving. it was also a Club win v our …

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Bowls England have announced new sponsorship for our sport with Aviva, especially looking forward to introducing more people of all ages to take up the bowls mantle. A familiar view with a familiar face! Also check out their video.

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Following our successful Over 50’s National Triples results, we have some more localised results. Alas, Steve G’s triples lost their MIddlesex comp but Dawn won her MIddlesex Singles v Angela Frankland and the Two P’s (Twells & Judge) won on the last end of their Pairs at Herga. The report said they were 6-18 down …

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Some of you will remember Wendy King (she left at least 11 years ago) and Gerry had news from her daughter.  For any of you would would like to respond, please email Gerry and he will pass your messages on. Hi guys – first of all thank you for your concern about Mum and secondly, …

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Thanks To Kevin for last Sunday’s match report..   Another win for Cambridge Park by 83 shots to 54 v London Civil Service.  Everybody made it despite the heavy traffic. We won 3 Rinks and drew 1 and our Top Rink was Jacqui Lund, Corale Canard, Roy Ebinezar and Peter Judge who won their rink …

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Kevin K reported that Friday’s mixed triples v King George Field resulted in a very comfortable win for Cambridge Park with Kevin K, Chris Pusey & Gary Bartles taking top rink, yet Cliff, Tony O’B & Gym scoring a Hot Shot. Weyhey! well done to everyone who played. This afternoon we welcome London Civil Service …

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Or rather, win the match. Hotfoot from the Men’s O60’s Double Rink in Bromley, Hounslow pair Paul C & Colin H returned to take on Andy H & Will in the Middlesex Men’s Pairs at CP.  When most of us arrived for the Tuesday night leagues,  our chaps were 8-19 down.  They crept up to …

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Kevin and Mike have been busy! Saturday 4th v Ladygate: Shaf, Frances, Norman & Jean Karen, Ron B, Dan & Dawn Chris P, Malcolm, Sarah & Kevin K Jacqui, Roy E, Bob D & Gym Reserves:  George H  & Cliff. Captain:  Kevin K Match Fee £3.50.  Whites.   Sunday 5th v Teddington Shaf, Brenda & …

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Very pleased to hear that Peter J, Norman & Steve G had an over 50’s Triples win V Dave P & Co from Hounslow last night. Steve ditching the jack quite near the end played a key part! Well done chaps! This morning , Teresa, Tina & Tricia play Di, Ann H & Dawn so …

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  Many thanks to David Hale for organising the leagues and keeping us all updated.

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There was a lot of fun and banter across the green yesterday afternoon as our London Welsh visitors and CP enjoyed the first mixed friendly match of the year. The home team scored a good win overall. Top rink (by one shot to Dave Pitt’s team) were Steve G, Tricia, Norman & Corale. An excellent …

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Well that was proved yesterday when both Jason Banks and Jamie Walker put on an amazing display of drawing bowls in the biggest singles match of 2023. Bowl after bowl came to rest within inches of the jack. Absolutely wonderful. Well done to Jamie and commiserations to Jason. Should Jason have gone for another draw …

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I didn’t watch anything else last night bar the Wilgress v Walker match.  Wow, Wow, WOW!  What a match.! A Great quarter-final with amazing drawing shots and a selection of running, tactical bowls.  If you didn’t see it, watch on YouTube as it will be well worth it.  That’s the standard of bowls that we …

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What did you think of the Pairs’ Final?  Good to have it on the BBC?  The plus is the overhead ‘target rings’ The first set looked pretty comfortable for Greg & Nick, although the final end of that set when Jason & Michael got the 3 was a bit surprising considering they’d only scored 1 …

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Last year’s winners – Alison Merrien & Paul Foster are through to the final which will be played on Tuesday 17th on the BBC at 1:00 pm.  They play the new pairing of Stewart Anderson & Cerianne Glen who came through yesterday afternoon v Mervyn King & Lisa Fetherby.  That probably wasn’t the most exciting …

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How are you doing on the World Bowls?  I have pretty square eyes but it doesn’t help being on a computer at work for 9 or so hours a day and that doesn’t include watching bowls! Thanks to Katharine Wallace for the following link.  Worth a read.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-64249302 It was a very tight first set …

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Well, we’ll have to wait and see.  There are club games and world championship games and half of those people might feel thery were a bit unlucky in coming second, but maybe it was just that their opposition just had a better day. Last night Tricia & Teresa were going head-to-head against Wendy & Norma …

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As predicted, it was a terrific display of bowling between Wayne Wilgress and Katherine Rednall last night, with Wayne winning 2-0 sets.  Some brilliant bowls from both players and nice to hear the commentators giggling over “Katherine’s gap”.  It was reminiscence of Brian Johnson & Jonathan Agnew’s fits of giggles when reporting about Botham “not …

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I didn’t catch the name of the girl commentating on last night’s singles match between Mervyn King and Thinus Oelofse but, in order for her to get some practice on the portable rink, she had to book it for 02:00-04:00 am this morning!  WOW!  That’s the pressure for getting onto that rink.  No chance of …

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Good to see the World Bowls Open Singles has now got off the ground and they’re top and tailing the Open Pairs semi-finals in today’s schedule. A lot of us have met and chatted to Greg Harlow at Potters.  He also made a visit to the ABC Clinic a couple of years ago and witnessed …

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Mixed bag of results as we did better when we were playing other teams from Cambridge Park!  Tina, Teresa & Tricia had a very close triples against Sarah, Lucy & Ann on Friday afternoon.  They now await the winners of Ann H, Di & Dawn who are playing another team from Egham on Saturday 14th. …

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For those heading clubwards, there are three matches this morning: Ann B & Di are playing a National Pairs v Sarah & Lucy – very tight after 16 ends; Barry & Teresa are playing  club pairs v Steve P & Stella and are enjoying a comfortable lead at present; and Steve, Norman, Dave & Ian …

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The World Bowls Tour started yesterday with some Open Pairs and continues today. If you have a smart tv or smart phone or internet access to YouTube of Facebook, you can watch live or on playback on YouTube. Go to YouTube and type in World Bowls 2023.  There are matches on during the day and …

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I’m not sure about January blues but there’s definitely a writer’s block! Hey ho  it won’t last. There are roll ups today and tomorrow at 10:00 and an afternoon drive on Saturday at 2:00. Now that it’s warmed up a bit, it’s not such a drag to leave the house. The Club is warm too! …

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Hope you all had a good Christmas and managed to meet up with family and friends and shared some fun times together. With Boxing Day over, today is another Bank Holiday.  Great for those getting an extra day off work, but not so good if you’ve spent Christmas on your own and facing another long …

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Despite a roaring start, we had a mid way wobble allowing Bromley back in to the game and they went on to beat us 12-9 to secure their place in the quarter finals. Well done to them and we wish them well  in the competition. Also through are two teams we beat in the round …

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Mike, Tina, Lucy & Dawn are through to the final 16 at the Potters Champion of Champions tournament. We had 2 wins today, giving us an overall 3 wins and 1 loss. We play Bromley tomorrow morning. Bromley is only one of two teams to win all four league matches. We’re looking forward to it. …

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We have just learned that Maureen Lawford passed away last weekend. Maureen has been part of MIddlesex Bowls both in playing and committee positions for many, many years. With her husband , Tommy and Liz Dutton, they have been county team sectors for the last few years. Our sympathies go out to Tommy and the …

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Lucy and I have learned a new skill today and we would like to teach you – now that we’re obviously experts. it’s a good warm up for bowls and bingo wings IMG_0336      

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Ok, well I did run for the bus but it’s definitely warm, warm, warmer out today. It’s wet underfoot so watch out for those pesky, slippery leaves. You may also need an umbrella! Last week of leagues before Christmas and roll ups continue each morning as usual. On Tuesday 27th, it’ll be just a normal …

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Hope you have a lovely day and watch your feet on the pavements. They’re much slippier this morning. Same goes for all of you on the pavements. If you’re on a bike, do not brake with your wheels on an angle only when they’re straight. Is that the same when you’re driving a car? I …

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Everyone would be disappointed when England went out of the World Cup on Saturday night. There were definitely a couple of odd decisions against the team but France did play well although England did seem to have more shots at goal. Harry Kane is shouldering the blame. He converted one penalty in spectacular fashion but …

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The sun has been shining up here at Potters in Hopton-in-Sea – better than yesterday when we arrived in either fog or very thick sea mist! All our teams have played twice and we have had a mixed bag of wins, losses and draws. We’ve met up with familiar faces and struggled to remember names. …

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Good luck to the MIddlesex Men’s Over 60’s Liberty Trophy Team v Essex which includes Mike Cooper, Steve Gibson, Norman Chart, Kevin Keown and Dave Pitt. The three away rinks have a long hike to Southend.  Shame there won’t be time for paddling and ice cream on the beach!! Play well MIddlesex! Nearer to home …

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Well we all went out and gave it our best but it wasn’t enough in the Denny & Yetton Plate comps and National Top Club. The heads in each rink were pretty good as a whole but the opposition came sneaking in! Anyway, congratulations to Tricia, Lucy, Sarah & Karen and to Kevin K, Mike …

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Really sorry to learn that Jean fractured her elbow yesterday morning and will miss out on playing bowls for about 6 weeks. Rotten luck as well as painful. Our Yetton Plate team will miss you today and Top Club on Sunday. Hope you can still get the sleeves of your jumpers and jackets on!

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We look forward to welcoming West Surrey BA to the club this afternoon at 2:00. Cliff, Scott, Corale, Bob, Frances, Ann B, Shaf, George (apologies for scaring Gordon!), Ranjani, Ray V, Kevin L, Tony O’B, Pauline, Bill, Malcolm & Christine will be taking to the green on behalf of CP. good luck everyone!   At …

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We now have confirmed opponents in the Yetton Plate – Croydon. We played them in the same round of the competition last year. Sign up sheet on the noticeboard so please can you put your names down. The men are playing Camberley at the same time , so the club will be buzzing that morning!

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What a frightening thought! The tv ads are coming in thick and fast. I understand John Lewis’ dropped this morning and it’s a tear jerker. Have you watched any ? On a lighter (pun intended), it’s 40 sleeps until we start getting more daylight hours. Hooray! Whilst on lights, car headlights used to face slightly …

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Good luck to the men playing today in the Over 60’s Double Rink. One rink at home and one away at Egham. 10:0 am start. Supporters very welcome. Come in out of the rain!

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Great to have so many supporters at Cambridge Park this morning when two rinks took on two strong rinks from Egham. Both rinks held their own for most of the game and were keen to keep going to put more shots on the scoreboard. Unfortunately our away rinks were up against another two strong Egham …

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On Saturday 5th, the ladies play Egham in the Yetton Trooply starting at 10:00 am.  Two rinks home, and two away.  We would love to have supporters at both venues!

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Peter Judge and Peter Twells had an excellent win in the National Pairs last night v John Carey & Jay Head from Egham. A tight game all the way through but left them 4 down going into the final end when the two P’s managed to pick up 5 giving them a 15-14 victory! Next …

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Well it’s not literally raining any of those things but it was RAINing all night and still going strong. All 6 lanes on the A4 were under a flood near the A30 junction and several other stretches of the A4 between Osterley and the A30 were only usable on the lane nearest the central reservation. So, …

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First line of a great song I first heard sung by Eva Cassidy. The autumn leaves are falling rapidly so watch your step out there. They are very slippery. All Saints Day today, so hope you’ve polished up your halos and finished making pumpkin soup and pies after Halloween!

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We hope you enjoyed your extra hour today and celebrated your birthdays in appropriate style!

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Good luck to everyone playing v Egham in the Egham Trophy – Four Mixed rinks. Two at Cambridge Park and two at Egham. 10:00 am start at both venues and supporters and spectators are very welcome at both venues!

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Amazing to think that the BBC is only 1 year younger than Cambridge Park Bowls Club! This week, it was good to see a review of children’s television shows from when they started and how they can influence children in their early lives. The Wombles of  Wimbledon Common were real eco, recycling warriors!  Did we …

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We’re looking to welcoming Peter Twells and his band of merry men and girls on Saturday afternoon as Chertsey come over to Cambridge Park. Thanks to everyone who signed up as we were well over- subscribed Teams: Tina, Ranjani, George & Mike Scott, Frances, Bob & Ann B Karen, Bernard C, Roy & Joan Shaf, …

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Hope all goes well. The only thing to fall backwards this weekend is the clock! We don’t want Terry or anyone else slipping on the wet leaves   So watch your step when you’re out and about.

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Reg came down to watch the roll up yesterday. When we’d all left the green ….. IMG_0008 Not bad after 5 years since the last bowl!

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It would be great to have some supporters at both Hounslow and Cambridge Park this morning. Pop in after your morning walk!  The bar will be open around 11:15. Good luck to everyone playing!

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Apologies. Miscommunication on the admin front and the Ladygate friendly will be next February.   If you signed up, please come down anyway and we’ll have a mixed friendly drive instead! Whites not required    

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With several last minute changes I.e. at 2:00 pm, the game got under way with a mixture of men with ladies. Teresa’s triple had a great start and, although Gym’s team made up a great deal of ground , they couldn’t catch them up. On Dawn’s triples. It was a game of two halves as …

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With a fantastic turnout of 28 on Saturday afternoon as well as the regular midweek morning roll ups and the odd evening roll ups, the indoor season is definitely under way! There is still time to join a league team so let David Hale know if you’re looking to join in.  Leagues are on Monday, …

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The Competition entry forms for 2023 Middlesex outdoors will be at the club from tonight – Friday 30th September. Please return to Norman Chart with entry fees (use C pigeon hole and mark as Middlesex Comp) at the club by 20th October latest. Thanks

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The current list of indoor fixtures are on the Calendar page – the usual table format is under the first list, which contains our team early National Competition dates. The page will get updated regularly as more fixtures are added. On Wednesday 5th October, we have an away fixture v King George Field in Chessington …

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Gee whizz, it was a bit of a dark morning at 6:00 am. Autumn is upon us and this morning’s constant drizzle might be good for the gardens but makes everywhere look a bit sad! The Met Office does not forecast any rain tomorrow which is good. In the morning the Men’s Open Pairs and …

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We hope you have a lovely day day and get spoiled rotten by the family!

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Picking up every now and again on the clips of HM Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin lying in state and the long long queues makes me well up every time. Goodness knows how King Charles and the other members of the Royal family are really feeling. What a display of a mark of respect for a remarkable …

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As mentioned last week, on Sunday 18th September, we are hosting the South Middlesex Competition Finals at the Club. We could do with a few more pairs of hands to welcome the players, serve teas and coffees and prepare the Ploughman’s Lunches for the competitors. Norman, Jean, Steve & Tricia are playing in two finals …

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Thanks to everyone who send messages of good luck and support yesterday. I managed to beat my opponent from Leicestershire to reach the last 32. my second match was v Morgan Merryweather from Isle of Bohemia (yes it is in the UK – Berkshire to be precise). mirgan started strongly so I was on catch …

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Well done to Tina, Ann, Cathy & Nadine who made it through the quarter-finals of the National Fours yesterday. They came up against a very strong Oxon team who are probably the favourites, but as “it’s all in the day”, you never know what will happen! Terri Watkinson (Bush Hill Park) and Dawn start their …

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Great shot of the Cambridge Park team who played the Chelsea Pensioners on Wednesday. I gather that not only the bowls match was good but the post match refreshments were bountiful!

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From Jane: We’ve taken another booking for the film crew on Thursday Sept.8th.  They will be using the dining room, both changing rooms, and half the car park from 8am till 10pm.  Members won’t have access to these areas for the day.  Actual play on the greens is fine but those wanting to play should get …

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This afternoon our four girls represented Middlesex in the National Fours Championships and they won their first round! They’re good. We know they’re good. Bowlers don’t get to enjoy the excitement and adrenaline at Leamington unless they’re good! And it’s a real honour to represent your County at the National Championships Well done on sending …

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Just a reminder that lawn bowls is being featured on the Hobby Man tonight at 8.00 pm (or Channel 4 +1 at 9.00 pm!) Take a look!                                                  

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Good luck to Megan Hunt from West Ealing in the Junior Singles at Leamington. Her first opponent is from Bucks. Further up the age range, Hannah Hollis & Sue Apperly from Bush Hill Park, having won their Regional Final, face Yorkshire this morning the Over 55 Senior Pairs. The Middlesex Executive will be dashing between …

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After a nip-and-tuck nail-biter, Hannah, Sue & Gerry from Bush Hill Park won their first match 13-12 putting them into the last 16 of the National Triples. They face Hertfordshire’s Welwyn & District team this morning. We wish them another round of success! Sadly the Ashford boys didn’t make it through their first round but …

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Many of you will remember Rita Wadge with great fondness. Her daughter, Sharon, used to live in Greece and, like Rita, is animal crackers! Well, Sharon has written her first novel. it is available from Amazon in paperback and Kindle format. It has very good reviews and now the nights are beginning to draw in, …

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Unfortunately there weren’t enough Ladies for the Bishop Duppas match for Tuesday so it has been cancelled. Apologies if you were looking forward to it. This does leave rinks available for those club competitions that need playing!   Tina & Ashley won the Regional Quarter Final yesterday but sadly went down to a strong pair …

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A very successful Middlesex Ladies Finals Day in searing heat yesterday. On the Cambridge Park front, there were wins for Cathy T in Over 55 Singles and Over 55 Pairs with Tina, who also won the Benevolent Triples with Frances Donohue and sub Dawn Slaughter. Congratulations also to Sarah & Lucy who, after losing the Benevolent …

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Unfortunately, the following fixtures (which were originally South Middlesex Leagues) have been cancelled. Sunday 14th August v Fordbridge Park – Too hot. Phew! Tuesday 18th v Bishop Duppas Saturday 3rd September v Stanwell

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It is a beautiful summer evening with the sun bathing the surrounds of the green in warm, peaceful sunlight. half a dozen of us are watching a Club Singles between Kevin Conway and Anthony Headland. It was neck and neck for the first 14 ends with Anthony sneaking ahead for the first time 8-7.  15 …

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We’re looking forward to playing the London Welsh this afternoon at the Club. Teams: Scott, joan & Norman Ray, Margaret & Tony O’B Karen, Bernard & Gordon Captain: Norman Reserves: Linda, Roy, Ranjani, Shaf & George Good luck, play well and enjoy the singing!

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Tonight we head to Ladygate for the National Top Club last 32 v Gerrard’s Cross. A bit of juggling with the team as Ann is away but we’re still a strong side. Singles: Dawn Pairs: Ange & Jean Triples: Sarah, Tricia & Lucy Fours: Tina, Audrey, Nadine & Cathy Wr’d love your support if you …

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Tina is a busy girl.  She had a great win in the final 32 of the National Senior Singles yesterday, then went down 19-21 in the last 16.  Mike reported it was a real nailbiter!  Tina said she just had to knock her opponents bowl off the jack on (what turned out to be) the …

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Sign up sheets for 75 Shots Competition and the BBQ are on the noticeboard (not on the website).

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Good luck to everyone playing today v Springfield and tomorrow v London Civil Service. Some of us are lucky enough to be in Leamington to watch the Commonwealth Games bowls today and cricket in Edgbaston tonight. Looks like it will be another good sunny day for everyone playing and watching! Come on Cambridge Park and …

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Tina Cooper & Ashley Tanner, having dispatched Ange & Dave, Kevin & Lucy and Dawn & Paul from the Middlesex Area Mixed Pairs have now beaten the Paddington Pair in the Area Final and head off to Essex County to play the winners from Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk in the final 32 in the country. Brilliant result …

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Good luck to everyone playing in the Middlesex Finals today, especially Nadine, Cathy, Tina & Corale playing this morning. Poor Ann H is still testing positive this morning so has had to drop out of the Fours. So disappointing for her and the first finals day missed for years. Keep your fingers crossed for me …

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A glorious morning and not too hot and the pollen forecast has gone down to medium  Good news for many people! This morning, Sarah & Lucy are playing their Middlesex Over 55 Pairs against Ann Bamber & Partner – match rescheduled  because it was due to be played on the day the temperatures were heading …

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What an odd week. Temperatures through the roof on Monday and Tuesday down to almost feeling chilly this morning. Still don’t worry, it’s going back up to 23-25 C over the weekend which is very pleasant!   Alas, Sarah & Lucy beat the heat but not the opposition on Wednesday morning. They reported it was …

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Sarah & Lucy play their Middlesex Area Final of the Senior Pairs at West Ealing starting at 9.30 am this morning v Sue Apperly & Hannah Hollis from Bush Hill Park. Good luck! Supporters welcome. Take your own water. Steve, Norman, Mike & Laurence didn’t manage to beat the heat or the dark last night …

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… we certainly can’t can-can!   Phew it’s hot and we haven’t even reached Tuesday yet. How are you doing? Melting into a puddle? Alas, Saturday wasn’t Nadine’s day and she went out in the quarter final of the Middlesex Singles to Sandra who went on to beat Isobel from Bishop Duppas in the semi-final. …

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Nadine has reached the quarter-final of the Middlesex Ladies Singles and will be playing Sandra Williamson-Mills (Grovelands)  this morning at West Ealing. Other ties are Sue Butcher (West Ealing) v Isobel Morton (Bishop Duppas); Tonia Gann (Brentham) v Kembra Healey (Paddington) and Terri Watkinson (Bush Hill Park) v Kate Tidey (Harefield). the Unbadged Quarter-Finals and …

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Did anyone see the Buck Moon tonight?  It is supposed to be the night when the stags are roaring and engaging in rutting to gain their superiority in the pack/herd. Another bit of trivia for you! The National Mixed Fours match at West Ealing was a battle and a game of two halves. Paul & …

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Belated Happy Birthday to Gym for Saturday and Happy Significant Birthday to Mike Cooper today! Enjoy the celebrations!

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When you prepare to deliver your bowl, check that the little dot is on the inside  as this will prevent you bowling bias! I mention no names , but a little bird chirruped on my WhatsApp last night!!  

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Four triples will be out on the green this Wednesday afternoon whilst the sun will be shining overhead.  (Subtle hint re suncream application!) Karen, George & Norman Scott, Corale & Teresa Bernard, Tricia & Barry F Ray V, Alasdair & Joan   Good luck to everyone and keep hydrated!

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On Monday night, Tina & Cathy won their O55’s Middlesex Ladies Pairs v girls from Bishop Duppas by 32-10; Sarah & Jean, who kindly came in for Lucy while she is still recuparating Beat Marion & Carole from Ashfor by 19-12.  Teresa should be playing Ann Bamber in this competition as well, but I haven’t …

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In the R&B League match we put up two rinks instead of three.  I believe Teddington were also finding it difficult to put out a team on Saturday.  20-20 on one rink and 24-25 on the other.  I won’t mention the 6 that was dropped on the 19th end. Oops.  It’s happened before and it …

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Ann H, Audrey, Janice & Dawn head over to Hendon this morning to compete in the final 16 of the Middlesex Two Bowl Singles. The rounds go up to and include the semi finals, with the finalists having a couple of weeks to wait to battle it out on the main Middlesex Ladies Finals Day …

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Steve & Norman had a really close Senior Pairs at West Ealing. The heads were good and tight. The boys went into the final end just 2 shots down. Norman held shot but Steve couldn’t quite get his bowl to bend enough, neither could John Carey get the weight to remove the bowl. Thus it …

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Steve G & Norman take on John Carey & Scottish Stan in the Middlesex area Semifinal of the National Over 55’s Pairs tonight at West Ealing. Play starts around 6.00 pm. Supporters welcome! On Friday evening, Lucy & Kevin L play Tina & Ashley H in the National Mixed Pairs. The victors play the winners …

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Good luck to everyone playing this afternoon … Audrey, Alasdair, Andrew, Bernard, Joan, Gym, Shaf, Karen, Tony, Scott, Stella K & Gordon, with Ray & Roy on the subs bench 2.30 pm start for anyone wanting to go along and watch.

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Hi, Norman, May I thank you, on behalf of Middlesex, for volunteering Cambridge Park facilities to Bowls England for their promotional filming day. Thanks also go to all the Cambridge Park members who turned up and were a great backdrop and possible part of the montage of photos that will be on BE’s social media …

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Disappointing for both the men’s and adies’ teams today with each of our teams only winning one rink (Well done to Gillian Taylor, Nadine, Sue Apperley & Cathy on the ladies side.) It would appear that both greens that were played on today were tricky with multiple green or brown patches, making the weight really …

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In case you hadn’t spotted them yet (although some of you have), the draws for the Club Competitions are up on the noticeboard. Well done to Brian Curwood for all the effort he’s put in to the comps. Please support him by playing your games by the deadlines!   Good to see Roy E & …

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Happy Birthday to Cathy for today. We hope you have a lovely day!

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Following the Middlesex Ladies Two-Bowl early rounds yesterday, four of our ‘girls’ have made it through to the final 16 of the competition. Congratulations to Ann H, Audrey, Janice and Dawn who all made it to the next stage on Sunday 3rd July at Hendon. Cathy, Karen & Ange went out in the first round …

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Happy Birthday, Gerry! We hope you enjoyed your lunch yesterday and look forward to seeing you at Cambridge Park soon! With love from all of us.

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Today, our ladies are out in force again v Winchmore Hill in the Middlesex Ladies Double Rink. Our home side play at 10:00 and the away team at midday. Odd, but permissible under the rules. This afternoon, the club have a team heading off to Sunbury for the South Middlesex League.  Play starts there at …

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Sarah, Tricia & Lucy  will be battling out v Ann, Cathy & Nadine (think that’s right!)   this afternoon at 4.00 pm. It will be a good game to watch if anyone wants to be out in the sunshine.

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Pinch, punch, first of the month. White rabbits.  Flamin’ June! Seems to be a pretty chilly and damp start to the month! This afternoon, we take on Staines in another South Middlesex League match.  Thanks to everyone who signed up. Have a great game and  I hope to post very positive news tomorrow!

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A good game in the National Mixed Fours last night in pretty heavy rain with a good win for Andy H, Teresa, Ange & Dave P v Sarah, Dawn, Gym & Kevin L. Good luck to them in the next round against Kerry’s team from Ashford. Well done to Norman who yet again was on …

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We drew!  We’ll sort of!  It was 2-2 on rinks but Hampton won the extra points because the overall shot score was 68-66 in their favour! it was a good afternoon albeit in a chilly wind and we were well looked after by Kevin K and his merry men and women!   Norman, Jean, Steve …

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We managed a win yesterday against Bury Lodge in the Middlesex Double Rink.  The home team of Sarah, Lucy, Nadine & Jean seemed to be ahead right from the start, unlike Dawn, Ange, Cathy & Ann who just couldn’t quite get it and when we were holding 6, the opposing skip crept in off a …

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Happy birthday Kevin L and good luck to him and the other Middlesex chaps in the Home Counties v Hampshire today. They’re playing at Bannister Park and hoping to win in they way they did last Saturday!

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… at the really pretty hanging baskets along the front of the clubhouse.  Many thanks to Margaret Barnes for yet again producing a lovely show which will be even lovelier as the next weeks go along. Thanks  Margaret.

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Its the start of the Middlesex Men’s competitions tonight with the Men’s Triples for Steve, Norman and …. wait for it ….  Mike Cooper but they didn’t play after all as the opposition couldn’t get a team together! It’s a high pollen day today, so don’t forget your antihistamines before you leave the house. and …

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Another week whizzing by and it’s been busy with one thing and another. Wins in the Ladies Triples for Ann H And Sarah’s teams putting them on opposing sides next Thursday nd June. Both Sarah and Ann’s Fours are through in the Fours having played their ties early.  Fortunately they do not meet each other …

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Good news on the Ladies’ Pairs front. Sarah & Lucy had, what they describe as ‘a scrappy’ game but managed a win Ann H & Cathy also won. The roving reporter (ie on the next rink) reported that Janice & Marie were 0-11 when she arrived. Managed to pull back to 18-18 and on the …

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Of course it will be friendly this afternoon but the Middlesex Ladies (well represented by Cambridge Park badged players) will be going out guns a-blazing v the Middlesex Men! We’re anticipating a good match, excellent bowling and a great amount of banter between our endeavours to get a win! The bar will be open so …

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Despite it being their Centenary year, and although it was friendly in the true meaning of the word, we managed to clock up a 2.5-1.5 set win in the R&B League yesterday. Along with their usual warm welcome, we were treated to a selection of songs by members of the London Welsh Male Voice Choir …

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Good luck to Kevin L and the other members of the Middlesex Home Counties team playing this morning at Ladygate v Bucks. Good luck to our team too as we play Mid Surrey away at Old Deer Park in the Richmond & Barnes League this afternoon. The Friday league went well last night and the …

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There will be a great National Senior Pairs at lunchtime today in the sunshine and the bar will be open for those wishing to enjoy a drink whilst watching bowls. Steve & Norman take on Kevin K & Richard D(?) in the first round. Mixed Pairs Results with first round or second round wins for …

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From David Hale … On Monday 16th May, the Cambridge Park ‘NPL’ afternoon League started. We got off to a good start, with 8 teams from various clubs participating. The weather was largely fine, with just a small interruption for a 5 minute shower. The green played well, particularly for this stage in the season. When …

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We had a good afternoon yesterday but lost to Ashford who put out a very strong side, full of County players.  None of their ladies made it into their team. Well done to Scott, Stella K, Lucy & Norman who had a neck-and-neck game all the way through and came out with a 2 shot …

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Norman was in the top and only winning rink when Middlesex played Bucks yesterday at West Ealing. After the match, Norman was awarded his full County Badge along with Keith Urzell from Bishop Duppas.  Congratulations to both!

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Unfortunately our first South Middlesex League match this afternoon had to be cancelled as we didn’t have enough players. Our ladies will be out in force in the first round of the Middlesex Ladies Pairs this afternoon and evening. Good luck and play well. The weather should have been better than it was for the …

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Lots of May birthdays so best wishes to Jacquie, Marie, Ray, Ann H, Ange & Dawn – for a start. We hope that those of you have had your birthdays had a good day and those awaiting the day with eager excitement that it will be all that you hope for.

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… to all the ladies playing the first round of the Middlesex Fours competition today.

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Second week of the outdoor season and the National Competitions have started already and all against Ashford teams! Wins in the Mixed Pairs for Jean & Norman (23-9); by 4 shots, Ange & Dave P; and Sarah, Gym, Kevin L & Dawn in the Mixed Fours (16-15).  Good luck in the second rounds. With the …

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The Friday night league starts tonight and how wonderful is that it’s going to be warm!  I believe the caterers will be there to cook fish and chips too Well done to Brian C for all the organisation. David H has organised the Monday afternoon league which starts on 13th May. Many thanks to both …

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Thanks to Mel via Sarah from the coaching course for the warming up and stretching exercises we can all do even before we step on the green. Warm Up and Cool Down__ Exercises Give them a go. If there’s anything you don’t understand, please ask Sarah, Scott or Dave P and they will explain.

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The green will be closed all of Monday morning as Trevor is getting on with the maintenance repairs from the dastardly  Mr Fox’s digging! We’ll have a roll up 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm, so if you haven’t dusted your outdoor bowls off yet, please do so and come along and join us!    

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Congratulations to Kevin Liffen who has been selected for the upcoming Home Counties Middlesex  v Bucks match on 21st May. In 2021 Kevin was selected for his first Home Counties game then tested positive for Covid on the morning of the match, so missed out. We’ve got everything crossed for him this time and wish …

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Because of the rugby at Twickenham and other events, I’m cancelling this Saturday afternoon’s roll up.   If anyone would like to roll up from 11:00-1.00 on Saturday then please come and join me.

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Well done to Margaret Barnes.  She’s been clicking those knitting needles together and raised a cluck of chicks …. all in a goodcause – The Ukraine Red Cross Appeal. Thanks to everyone who supported Margaret’s hard work.  Brilliant!  Good luck to everyone who will benefit too.    

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I hope you don’t come across any dragons today. Outdoor roll up this afternoon starting at 2.00 pm. Make sure you have a warm top on. It doesn’t look as if it will rain, but the windchill will make it feel about 12C.  There are crumpets for afters or maybe Crumpet singular if there are …

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Get your fleeces and waterproof jackets out!  Will it deter us? You can bet your bottom dollar it won’t! New members welcome too if you suffer from tree pollen, you’ll need antihistamines today as the count is high. For those not bowling today, come along for a roll up tomorrow starting at 2.00 pm

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Weather looks ok-ish for Saturday 23rd, so if any of you want to get your outdoor bowling arm going, we’ll have a roll up from 2.00 pm. You’ll probably need a fleece and maybe a jacket but we can warm up with a hot drink or beer afterwards. I won’t put a sign up sheet …

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The Club is closed today but will be open for the Monday Roll up tomorrow. We hope you all enjoy your day in the sunshine and your Easter eggs don’t melt!

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Well done to Kevin and his band of merry men and girls who had a great match with Iver Heath yesterday afternoon.  The CP team came out on top with a 95-59 win. We had a few drop out during the week so, with some of us out at Middlesex Finals and others succumbing to …

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Good luck to everyone playing today, whether it be in the Club match v Iver Heath or in the Middlesex County Indoor Finals.  Enjoy. Oh, and don’t be fooled by the early morning absolutely glorious sunshine.  It’s only 2C at the moment.  Hopefully rising to 10C later on. For those of you and your family …

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Unfortunately Dave, John & Ray lost their semi-final yesterday to Folkestone, who went on to take the Over 50s Triples title.  However, they will be back in action with added Eldred in the Middlesex County Indoor Finals tomorrow at Century. Also there will be Ange defending her singles title, Ange, Peter, Ian & Dawn contesting …

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We’re looking forward to welcoming Iver Heath on Saturday starting at 2.00 pm. Teams (unless there are tweaks) Bernard, Ray V, Alasdair & skip Joan Christine, Malcolm, Cliff & skip Kevin K Ranjani, Brenda D, Tony O’B & skip Gym Shaf, Jacqui, Dave W & skip Richard D Reserves: Stella K, Bob & Frances Captain: …

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Well it’s not really Pancake Tuesday but the boys might be feeling a bit flat following last night’s Middlesex Fours semi-final. It was 8-8 after 8 ends. Then they were 10-14 after 14 ends but Dave P,  John Donaghue, Ray Snelling and Eldred managed to get a couple of 3’s and a 4 and our …

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Before we get on to dabbing or dibbing, commiserations to Dave P, Andy K, Ray S & Colin H who were neck and neck against their opponents in the last 16 of the National Over 60s Fours at Nottingham, then fell at the final end.  Hounslow were holding two when the opposition number 3 fired …

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After my exciting trip of reaching the last 16 of the Two Bowls competition, it is time to hand over the West London baton to Dave Pitt, Andy Knott, Ray Snelling and Colin Harman in the Over 60’s Fours in Nottingham. Their first match is at 09:30 this morning and you can watch the live …

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On Wednesday 20th April, Ange & Jacquie E will be heading off to Pershore with bowls that need date stamping. If you would like them to take your bowls, please leave them at the club just before or just after Easter with your name on.  The list of fees here:- https://www.pershorebc.co.uk/content.asp?id=4 There is the standard …

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No, alas, we don’t have any of our members competing in these championships being held in Montpelier! During the Beijing Winter Olympics we posted a photo of Gerry in his speed-skating days.  He met his wife, Doreen, at Richmond Ice Rink where ice dancing was her speciality.  This week would have seen their 70th wedding …

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Lots of things going on this weekend. This morning sees the Ladies Club Singles Semi-final between Tina & Ann H and, I believe, Barry & Teresa play Dave P & Joyce W in the Middlesex Mixed Pairs Semi Final. This afternoon we have our penultimate mixed friendly club match v Teddington.  (Final mixed friendly v …

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We’re looking forward to seeing The Chelsea Pensioners today (Wednesday 23rd) and a close match, which starts at 2.00 pm.  Spectators welcome.  The bar will be open all afternoon.

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Firstly, a belated Happy Birthday to Jean S!  We understand you had a good day with Norman and the family. Yesterday morning, Ange had a great game and won her game comfortably, despite a late surge from Dawn!   Andy and Kevin had a good match in the Men’s Challenge Cup with Andy coming out on …

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Another week has gone by and the days are getting longer.  You don’t need to adjust your clocks until next Saturday night/Sunday morning (also Mother’s Day.) Yesterday there were three semi-finals at the club.  Dave P had a slow start against Andy H in the Middlesex Men’s Singles Semi-FInal but eventually came through 21-14. On …

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A very tight game on Wednesday afternoon v Egham. 2-2 on rinks (wins for Gym & Laurie’s teams and runners up for Kevin K Pete T’s teams).  Well done to all who played. Today, the Middlesex Tourists have come to Falaise IBC. We are a bit earlier than the club expected so are killing time …

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Good luck to everyone playing v Egham this afternoon. Next Wednesday, 23rd, the Chelsea Pensioners will be bringing four rinks to play us. There is a sign up sheet on the board, so please put your names up! Middlesex Tourists win by one shot overall yesterday. Apparently, it’s the first time we have had a …

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This is what greeted the Middlesex tourists as they flung wide the curtains in Eastbourne this morning!  Hope it’s as lovely in Twickenham!

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It is beautiful outside today – well so far!  It is almost rather chilly but there is a definite hope of spring in the air, which probably also means that the clocks are going to change shortly and we’ll be getting up in the dark again!   A couple of results from the weekend… Stella …

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It was good to see the green full of club members yesterday morning, all up bright and breezy for the challenges ahead.  The teams were very strong across the board so we knew we all had to concentrate very hard if we were going to make it through to the semi-finals in the afternoon. A …

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As predicted, it was a very tight game between Steve, Tricia, Tina & Mike against Ange, Dawn, Ian & Peter T last night.  The game could have gone either way until Peter T’s four managed to pick up a 5 towards the end of the game, which, as we all know, is really difficult to …

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Tonight (Thursday) at 5.00 pm sees the Middlesex Mixed Fours Semi-Final between Tina, Mike, Tricia & Steve v Ange, Dawn, Ian & Peter T. Should be a tight game! Andy H plays Dave Pitt in the semi final of the Middlesex Singles – no date advised as yet. Club competitions are nearly all at semi-final …

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The draw for the Open Triples on Saturday is below.  (There is rugby on at Twickeham starting at 16:45. Ange will be doing Jacket Potatoes plus fillings following by cake or cheese and biscuits.  £5 per person.  Visitors also welcome!  Please let Ange know by midday on Friday 11th if you would like lunchtime food.  …

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Well done to everyone who played today. Richmond & Barnes came with two teams from Putney Town, one from Ashford and one from Strawberry Hill. it was a 2-2 draw in rinks , Cambridge Park did have the best overall score. Well done to Karen, Frances, Tony & Dawn for top rink. Our opposition did …

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England are playing Norway now (8.00 am) in the Paralympic Curling round robins.  Watch on Channel 4. The schedule for today is here https://www.paralympic.org/beijing-2022/schedule   Para Alpine Skiing, Para Ice Hockey and Para Biathlon complete today’s activities.  

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Firstly congratulations to Ange & Dave P who had a win in a very tight game against Laurence & Wolfie in the club Mixed Pairs. Also congratulations to Tina who beat Dawn 21-20 in the Club Singles.  If only I’d put my last bowl a yard shorter, I might have done it but Tina clinched …

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Well sometimes eyes are alright and sometimes they start failing us.  It can happen at any age.  My Mum had glaucoma for many, many years and my Dad had Age-Related Macular Degeneration, whilst I’ve had two cataract operations.  One of my work colleagues has Macular Degeneration but she’s in her 20’s so it’s certainly not …

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Happy to St David’s Day to all our Welsh members and friends. Will you be celebrating locally? What are the traditions? We know about Daffodils, Leeks, Welsh Cakes and Glamorgan Sausages as well as Dylan Thomas, Tom Jones and Cerys Matthews, but what would have been done on this day 40-50 years ago and is …

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There were wins for Peter T, Laurence, Andy & Scott this morning in the Fours. There were also wins for Tina and Ange in their respective singles. Alas, Mike & Steve lost to Tim Smith & partner at Century and Peter, Laurence & Bob lost their triples on Thursday night at Herga. In the Club …

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Laurence and co are playing in the Middlesex Fours at 10.00 am today.  If anyone is around the club area, it’ll be a good game to watch as they take on Mort Mascarenhas’ Four from Herga.  Go, go, go …. or rather draw, draw, draw!   Yesterday we had a close match, as expected, against …

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We’re looking forward to taking on Kevin K and his Hampton team on Saturday morning at 10.00 am. It should be a very competitive match with a considerable amount of banter across the green. (I must remember to bring out the Wrong Bias Certificates!  Why have I just thought about that?!)   Do pop in …

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Thanks to David H for organising and running the club league programme. Here are the results up to 22nd February.

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Yet  again there are some interesting articles in Bowls International.  One this month is by John Rednall, as he reviews the World Bowls Indoor Tournament. Confidence Co-ordination Contrlol Courage Composure Do all those equal a 6th C – Champion? It’s best to read the the article yourselves but it talks of having confidence – when …

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Lots of comps coming up with Tina heading off to The Lawns on Friday and Ange to Herga on Saturday playing their Middlesex Singles..  Peter T & Co have the triples and fours this week – one of them on Sunday morning at CP, so pop down and watch. Mike C & Co face Dave …

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Words from Eve Muirhead when she and Jen Dodds spoke to Clare Balding on the final BBC2 Beijing Olympics highlight programme. The road to the top is oh, so, so tough.  You learn from losing,  you wonder whether it’s all worth it or whether you should give up your dream?  However, you also learn from …

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How could we start on time when GBR are playing an extra end for the Olympic Gold Medal in the Curling?! Good to see so many here from afar afield as Wiltshire and Essex as well as closer to home.

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I was looking for a workout on YouTube, when this popped up as “recommended for you”.  Although it is ‘old’, it was published in April 2021.  There are some interesting discussions over technique and delivery from David Bryant, Tony Alcock, Andy Thompson, Ellen Falkner and and Amy Monkton.  It’s done in sections, so you don’t …

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Well done to all those playing today. We had two making their debut – Jacqui L & Karen G – and others playing back end rather than front end. A really good team effort all round. Top Rink were Gym and his girls – Audrey, Jacqui & Ranjani on rink 1. The whole afternoon was …

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Newswire: The three T’s are 4-6 over at Camberley after 5 ends in the Area Semi-Final of the Over 50’s Triples.  Come on girls! Thanks to Gordon who advised we needed to watch out for roadworks through Twickenham.  Corale let us know that there are traffic lights on Richmond Bridge also slowing traffic down.  If …

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Tina, Tricia & Teresa will be playing the area semi-final of the National Over 50s Triples at Camberley at 10.00 am.  and I am sure they would like your support if you’re around the Camberley area . Good luck girls! (There’s a huge flagship M&S nearby to visit post match unless  you’re playing against London …

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Watch out for any roadworks in the Twickenham area from Saturday (I believe) if you’re coming to the club.  You may need to allow extra travel time. We’re looking forward to welcoming London Civil Service on Sunday with another new member making a club match debut – Karen Griffiths. Teams (although we may juggle them …

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We were a bit bemused last night when the Swans and Bushbabies had taken a night off – maybe looking at a previous schedule. Or maybe the Swans were still celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s Jubikee down in Windsor whilst the Bushbabies were looking forward to a trip to Australia (with appropriate jabs and visas?! …

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Well done to Laurie G & Andy in the Club Pairs.  It sounds like a reallygood game between them and Mike & Steve. Haven’t heard from Kevin K yet, wo was playing away at Herga in a Middlesex comp. The Curling Mixed Pairs semi-final is today and the GBR team heard yesterday that they had …

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Our England duo seem to be doing really well in the Mixed Curling and it would be good to see them in the semi-final at midday on BBC1. The speed skating reminded me of Gerry – below – in 1950.  No sign of head to toe lycra in those days.  I am sure the skates …

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Well I hope you had more luck watching yesterday’s events.  I drew up a blank last night apart from live Ladies Ice Hockey.  I can never see the puck so don’t enjoy it so much. Anyway, today the Opening Ceremony plus is on BBC1 at 11.30 am until 2.00 pm.  Clare Balding has a round …

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Unfortunately Teddington can’t get a team out this Sunday, but we have two more opportunities to play them this season.

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From the Bowls England website 28 January 2022 BIRMINGHAM 2022: HERE WE GO! 28th January, 2022 by Rob Short We are thrilled to confirm our Team England squad for the Commonwealth Games later this year. This year’s Games are once in a generation opportunity to increase participation in bowls in this country, using the profile and endeavours …

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I’d like to report a semi-final win.  Of course I would, but, alas,  it was close but no cigars or anything else for that matter! We had a tight game with one or the other only scoring 1 shot each end for the first 2/3 of the match.   However, when you’re 12-7 up, it’s not …

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In my haste to get the post up yesterday before dashing off to work, I forgot to thank Jane behind the bar and Frances, Lucy, Brenda, Bob and the others who helped after the match on Sunday.   Apologies. This week there are assorted club, county and national competition matches going on both at Cambridge Park …

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We had a great afternoon with the London Welsh with the usual mixture of tip top shots and some that were to be consigned to the waste bin for ever!  We had a 3-1 rink win plus overall shots on the green.  London Welsh ran away with the raffle though Lucy did hold CP up …

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I hope some of you managed to watch yesterday’s matches from Potters.  The Paul Foster v Wayne Willgress game was brilliant!  Worthy of a final.  Wayne has vocal supporters and they certainly liven the arena up.  No chance of a snooze! ‘Tatty’ Marshall who had comfortably dispatched both Nick Brett and Greg Harlow was on …

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Today sees the quarter-final and semi-finals of the Club Mixed Drawn Triples 2022.  Play starts at 9.30 for the quarter-final and 2.00 pm for the semi-finals. Equally as exciting is the bowls from Potters with the semi-finals of the Under 25 Singles as well as the semi-finals of the Open Singles.  Watch on the BBC …

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Actually to be more precisem the LONDON Welsh are coming!  A full 4 rink match all at Cambridge Park.  We are all really looking forward to the match.  Please come along and watch.  The bowls and banter across the teams will be in full swing and, if we’re lucky, we’ll get serenaded by Luigi after …

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After the conclusion of the Ladies’ Match Play Championship yesterday with Katherine Rednall coming away with a win over Alison Merrien, it’s the the boys today to play their quarter finals ramping up to the big match on Sunday afternoon. Morning: (from 10:00am) – on the BBC Red Button/Facebook/YouTube Open Singles – Wayne Willgress vs Mervyn King (9) (Quarter-Final (SQF1)) …

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Having delivered a sparkling performance against Paul Foster MBE, Katherine Rednall was not on the same platform against Sandra Bailie yesterday.  “It’s all on the day” you cry.  How true.  Katherine did win comfortably as score levels go, but some ends the heads were like a scattering of marbles.  Sandra didn’t have her best game …

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I caught up with the Paul Foster MBE/Katherine Jenkins match last night.  If you’ve always been told “bowls is a drawing game”, then this was a demonstration of how how true that statement can be and what brilliant play by both bowlers.  Catch it on YouTube if you can. Today’s schedule:- Morning: (from 10:00am) on …

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There should be a great match on the red button at 10.00 am this morning with Paul Foster MBE plays Katherine Rednall in the Open Singles.  After that, matches and highlights on BBC2 from 1.00 – 5.15 pm. Morning: (from 10:00am) – on the red button/YouTube/Facebook Open Singles – Paul Foster MBE (5) vs Katherine Rednall (Round 2 (16) S19) …

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Good news for those without Facebook and YouTube as the World Indoor Bowls Championships 2022 will be on the BBC2 untilthe close of the tournament.  It’s on the red button from 10.00-11.30 this morning and even more live on BBC2 from 1.00 – 5.15 pm.  Whoopee!   Anybody heard about the current Wolf Moon?  It’s …

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Mixed results so far this weekend. Alas, our chaps didn’t beat Egham in the L&SC Challenge Shield on Friday night but they did come a lot closer than in previous encounters.  There was a good win on Steve G’s rink and Kevin’s were only 3 shots behind at the end having had a neck-and-neck game …

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Give the television a break tonight and come watch our boys play Egham in the London & Southern Counties Challenge Shield! Two rinks home, two away, starting at 6.30 pm. At the same time , six of the girls are playing each  other in the O50’s National Triples. it would be lovely to have supporters!

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I’m not sure if you’re all keeping up with the World Bowls.  It is streamed live on their Facebook page and I will add liks toour Facebook page if I catch them – howver, my job comes first and it’s busy! Sorry to see Greg Harlow & Nicky Brett go our last night.   Stewart Anderson …

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