We’re up against King George Field tomorrow in the Challenge Shield. Play starts at 10:00 with two rinks at Cambridge Park and two at King George Field. The Shield is now open so some of the ladies are playing for the first time in this competition. KGF beat Egham in the first round so we …
Reg rang today to let us know his hip replacement went very well earlier this week. He is walking up and down the ward and hoping to be home early next week. Watch out as Reg intends to be back on the indoor green in the new year! Very Happy Christmas from all of us!
Alas, despite a terrific fight back by Teresa’s team and Ann B getting ahead at the finish and An. h picking up a 6 and Dawn opting to stay 1 down, it resulted in a 79-79 tie at the end of the match. The extra end fell down to Tricia, Linda, Ange & Dawn. Tricia …
Steve, Mike & Tina are participating in this tournament. They played two teams from Singapore and one from the Philippines to win their group. they have a tough draw today with a Philippine Junior International team and another team skipped by a Senior International! BUT, we have faith in our Cambridge Park Three. Good luck, …
At 10:00 am today – Friday 6th December – our ladies take on Hounslow in the Mason Over 60’s Trophy. One rink home and one at Hounslow. Good luck, girls! Supporters welcome at both venues!
New member Suzan, a chef by trade, is cooking our Christmas Dinner on 15th December. There are plenty of you coming but not everyone has signed up and made their food choices yet. Choose from … Mains – Roast Turkey and all the usual trimmings Grilled Salmon in Dill …
Good luck to all those playing in the match this afternoon, starting at 2:00 pm.
On Friday 6th, a double rink of our lovely Over 60’s ladies are facing Hounslow IBC in the National Mason Trophy. One team will be at home and one away. Unfortunately, it does mean that there will only be 3 rinks available for the Friday morning roll up ad the carpet hooevering will need to …
Many thanks to Stella for organising the club competitions and to Dave R for putting the draw sheets together. These are now viewable on the Indoor Club Competitions page under the Calendar tab (I shall and remove 2022-23 – not sure why it’s still showing that). Please note that some of the rounds need to …
Congratulations to all the Cambridge Park & Friends on the Top Club award and also to Kevin K for his selection and play on the Celebrity match! PS. We missed you Ann & Terry! x
Although we didn’t get anyone into the quarters or further this year, the whole of the players contributed to us winning the week’s TOP CLUB trophy! Scores from all our 8 teams were added up and divided by 8 to get the average. Other groups with multiple teams were evaluated the same way and we …
Greetings from Hopton-on-Sea! Another great week for the Cambridge Park & Friends Touring Party. As usual the accommodation, facilities, meals and entertainment are exemplary. Most bowls trousers have elasticated waists so returning to proper clothes at the weekend could be a problem! The braised duck on Tuesday evening seems to have had the most 5* …
Unfortunately, London CS couldn’t get a team out for Sunday but we look forward to playing them in the latter half of the season.
With a change in the catering arrangements, please could all those who want to go to the Christmas Dinner on 15th December at 4:00 pm. sign up again with their menu choice and pay their £20 over the bar. Thanks
A big morning for the CP teams. The men play Richmond in the Denny Cup. 2 rinks at home and 2 at King George Field (Richmond’s Green occupied by gym club on Saturday mornings) Meanwhile, the ladies play Croydon in the Yetton Plate. 2 rinks at home and 2 at Croydon. All matches start at …
A reminder from Stella that the club competition entries need to be in by Saturday 16th November. Join Stella and team when they do the live draw on Friday 22nd at lunchtime! Grab a beer or a tea and enjoy the oohs and aahs as the pairings come out of the hat!
Thanks to David H for doing all the background work for the leagues.
Two minutes’ silence at 11:00 am today. A chance to remember those who fought for us – the ones that made it back and the ones that didn’t from wars over 100 years ago up until today. For some of our members, they experienced the horrors and fears of World II as children, as young …
For those not out and about, it’s a chance to join in from home watching the parade as it passes the Cenotaph. Andy H is part of the parade and proud to be so.
We shall have our work cut out on Sunday morning when our team meet Egham in the National Top Club away at Egham at 10:00. At least four of their team have International trials coming up. Well done to Kylie, Cheryl, Yaz and Sam T! We shall be polishing our bowls and pulling our socks …
It was a busy morning at Cambridge Park with the Men’s Denny Cup v Herga and the Ladies’ Yetton Trophy v Egham in full swing. A WIN for the chaps v Herga by 20 shots well done! They face the winner of Richmond v Century on 16th. Thanks to Dave W and Cliff who stepped …
Well done to the Top Club team who had an extremely tight match v Century this morning. All down to the Triples on the 18th end and a brilliant bowl by Steve dislodging the shot bowl and jack out them 2 up and offloading the pressure onto the Century skip. Fortunately, he just missed with …
The clocks – not people! If you see someone who is playing in the Top Club on Sunday morning, please remind them!
MacMillan Cancer Support – Whopping £750 was raised last night at the races. That is absolutely bloomin’ fantastic! Well done to Ann Macey for all the work on the raffle, the Ploughman’s Meal and everyone else who contributed to making the evening such fun and a success including all of the punters! First prize Hamper …
The horses are slowly arriving at the race course and looking forward to a morning run, some lunch, a rub down then the adrenaline pulsing as they wait to get under starter’s orders at 7:00 pm! The array of raffle prizes for the draw in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support is amazing. Don’t forget to …
Well it was a sort of analogy! We don’t really mean you to have to fire. Drawing is the name of the game! Well done to those who made the wall safe and making rink 1 playable again.
Having assessed the course, bearing in mind the virtual weather forecast on the virtual race course, the real live stewards have declared a new start time of 7:00 pm! £10 includes a Ploughman’s meal. Stake money and Raffle tickets in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support extra. The draw will be done on the night so …
Good luck to everyone playing. Should be a good game. Supporters and spectators welcome. 2:00 pm start at CP
For those of you wishing to enter the Middlesex competitions (those that go through to Nationals as well as local county comps), Karen & Jacqui have extended the deadline for entries to Sunday 27th October. It’s the forms that look like this next to the red box by the indoor green. The Individual Senior and …
CLUB INDOOR COMPETITIONS Just a reminder that entry forms are now available by the Indoor Fixtures Board near the bar and the closing date for entry is 16 November. All members, new and old, are encouraged to enter as many of the competitions as possible. We would particularly like to see more of our women …
Cambridge Park Indoor Bowls Club League Rules 2024/2025 Season All players must be paid up members of the club. A condition of Membership is that members will abide by the Cambridge Park Bowling and Sports Club Rules, which will include adhering to any coronavirus requirements. For Health and Safety reasons, no bowls bags are allowed …
Get those jodphurs or chaps or spurs or silks on – whatever you like! Race Night is coming to Cambridge Park! Starting at 6:00 pm. There’s a raffle in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Ann Macey is collecting raffle prizes as well as selling raffle tickets (also available behind the bar £1 per strip). Sign …
This is a message to keep everyone up to date on developments to get Rink 1 available for play. Representatives of Cavendish Surveyors and Maclen Property Services visited early on Friday 11/10/24 to look at temporary repairs to the wall and see us through safely to the main repairs in May 2025. They came up …
Unfortunately both CP and Bishop Duppas had to drop a rink today as Rink 1 is currently out of play at the club. Thanks to the 8 players who stood down. But returning to the action It was a 2-1 win for CP and top rink to Andy K, Tina, Ray V & Richard …
Message from Alasdair on behalf of the Board.
Karen is coordinating all our Middlesex 2025 Outdoor competition entries Forms are at the Club so please complete as soon as possible and pay either over the bar or by bank transfer. (If you do the latter, please ref as MdxComps25 with your name and mark your entry form as paid online.) Thanks
Message from David Hale re the indoor leagues … Leagues – we need more players! The new indoor league season starts on week commencing 21st October. We still have spaces for extra players and are keen for people who are not already in a team to sign up. If you are interested or want to know …
Please come along!
It was a 3-1 rink win v King George Field – a reverse of last season’s result I think Top rink were Barry, Teresa, Duncan & Andy K followed by Tricia, Frances, Dawn & Steve Match included two course meal followed by a raffle of which Peter T was a prize winner! KGF come back …
Well done to Stella S and assistant Dave R for getting the Indoor Club Forms out there. Deadline for returns including fees which can be paid over the bar, is Saturday 16th November with the draw taking place on Friday 22nd. Forms look like this: I hope this works now. Stella said the form image …
Thanks to Peter J, Alasdair and others who have managed to set up a stronger WiFi at the Club CPBC Members – Passcode in Members’ section or ask when you are next at the Club.
Cambridge Park Indoor Leagues – Sign up sheets If you want to take part in the Cambridge Park Indoor Bowls Leagues this season and you are not already in a team for a league, a sign up sheet has been put on the noticeboard at the club. Just write your name, your email address (if you have …
For all those going to Potters in November, if you haven’t paid your balance, it is due today Monday 30th September. You can pay if you go to the Potters home page and then Manage My Account – check your confirmation email for booking ref. Alternatively, you can ring the Potters team on 0333 320 …
Just a reminder that the AGM is being held at 2:00 pm on Sunday 6th October in the Clubhouse. Nomination forms for Board positions as well as for indoor and outdoor sections are up in front of the bar. If you find you cannot attend, please send your Apologies for Absence to cambridge_park@btconnect.com email. Thanks
After this week’s weather, it’s definitely time for indoor bowls to get underway! Roll up this afternoon 2:00-4:00. For those staying on for bingo at 5:00, bring your own snacks.
From Alasdair on behalf of the Board
Happy. Birthday to Indoor Captain, Kevin K. We hope you’ve had a lovely day. This morning 15 of us travelled through the rain to have the first indoor roll up of the season. There were remarkably few “draw “ bowls in the ditch. Good start. Apart from the weekday morning roll ups, some of us …
Despite the now warmer weather as the outdoor season comes to a close (doh!), we are heading to indoors. There will be a roll up from 10:00-12:00 this Sunday 22nd and from 2:00-4:00 on Saturday 28th. Dress casual. If you can aim to arrive 15 mins early, we know how to spread the rinks. As …
Well done to Gary B & Dave P who were successful in quarters and semis last Saturday and are now through to the final of the Middlesex Whisky Pairs to be played on Saturday 21st September. Good luck, chaps!
Congratulations to Tricia, Kacqui, Andy & Steve Winners of John Gardner Trophy – South Middlesex Bowling Association Hard luck to Karen & Jacqui runners up in the Ladies Pairs.
Congratulations to: Jacqui Ladies Champion; Karen runner up. Anthony H & Peter T (not pictured) Mixed Drawn Pairs Champions. Paul A & Elaine G runners up Anthony H 75 Shots winner. Peter C runner up Paul A & Peter J Men’s Pairs Winners. Brian Cr & Peter C runners up. Not pictured. Allan G Men’s …
The first version of the Indoor Fixture List is now on the Calendar page. and a copy for quick reference belwo. Thanks to Bob D for taking on the Fixture Secretary role and producing this. There are sign up sheets for the first few matches on the noticeboard and we’ll put some evening and weekend …
Good luck to everyone playing today. As I can’t be there, please could someone or a group of you send me some write ups and photos so I can post on the website. WhatsApp is good for photos or emails to my gmail account. Thanks Dawn
Congratulations to Peter J & Paul A who beat Competition Organiser Peter C & Brian Cr this afternoon in the Club Men’s Pairs. Updated Finals Schedule below with (hopefully now) the correct players in the Mixed Drawn Pairs on Saturday morning!
As some of you know, Jane had a fall recently. Several members have been asking after her and she wanted to say thank you for your support and good wishes. She is recovering, albeit a bit slower than she would like, but is getting there. She is hoping to get down on Finals Day to …
Mike Cooper is again running our teams for the Middlesex Indoor League. It’s mixed with two teams at home and two away for each match. He hasn’t all got all the dates yet. There is a sign up sheet if you would be interested in playing in these games. Mike has already contacted those who …
As many of you know Ann H’s brother Roy – known to many as Budgie – passed away at the end of August after a steady decline in health. Roy was a long time member of Masonians outdoors and Hounslow Indoors. He played a lot , won a lot and, like the rest of us, …
John Eve has lost his grey-tint Ralph Lauren glasses at the club to day which he left on a table outside the club house Have any of you picked them up in error and now find you have two pairs at home? Please contact him directly or email through the website. Thanks
…. Trumpet fanfare … Richmond claim the Gold in the Friday Night Club Leagues! The Richmond team share £80 between them and the runners up – Marble Hill – £40. Kneller Gardens you were very nearly on the podium Pipped by a point! Well done to both top teams and all the players. It wouldn’t …
A very well deserved win for Steve & Peter J this afternoon in the Richmond & Barnes Pairs.
Sign up sheets for next Saturday 7th September for 3 rinks away at Masonians starting at 2:30 (not 3:30 – no farmers’ market on Saturdays) and for 2 triples v Hurlingham Club at home on Tuesday 10th September at 2:30 will be on the noticeboard later today. Next Sunday, 8th September, is the re-arranged 75 …
… what a great event! To start with, those busy buzzy painting bees had re-done the outside of the clubhouse making it much smarter and setting off the hanging baskets beautifully. Thank you. And talking of hanging baskets, we have been raising funds so Margaret can organise more for next season. Raffle tickets have been …
Fancy another dose of Vitamin D in the sunshine tomorrow? Sunny and 25C. Pop along to the Richmond & Barnes Finals. Steve G & Peter J take to the green at 2:00 and would live to have some support v Ashley & James(?) from Ashford. Full schedule below PS. Don’t forget the suncream and water!
Well done to Cathy who made it to the final 16 in the National Two Bowl Singles. it was a very strong competition and some big names went out in the first two rounds. Alas, Angela F from North London went out in the first round. Both Glen (Hendon) and Will (Poplar) made it through …
So tomorrow, Saturday, it’s the Hawaiian BBQ. Bowls from 12-00-2:00. BBQ to follow after. Come suitably attired in grass skirts, flowery garlands, patterned shirts , skirts, shorts, trousers but, most importantly, bring yourselves. Karen has been getting all the BBQ elements ready and Dawn the desserts. The rest of the team are raring to go …
With this coming Friday being the last of the Friday Night Club Leagues, it’s all to play for between Richmond, Marble Hill and Kneller Gardens who have worked their way back up to near the top again after a glorious start and a not-quite-so-good middle! Get polishing those bowls and go for it! The winners …
Find below Tony Waller’s report from yesterday. It was a great day (despite freezing wind) for the two girls. Check out the Bowls Middlesex Facebook page for full reports of Championships by Tony. He is a great reporter for the County. Ladies Pairs 0915 on a Sunday morning, out on rink C6, Cathy Taylor and …
The club will be open on Monday for usual morning roll up and after. Bar will depend on a volunteer being around. Karen and Dawn will be playing semi final of South Middlesex Aussie Pairs at Bishop Duppas so won’t be on bar duty! Good luck to them. Continuing their (probably) best season ever, Karen …
Weather forecast is reasonable I.e. dryer than today albeit chilly tomorrow and Ann & Cathy start their Ladies Pairs at Leamington at 9:15 am If you can get there, they would appreciate your support. If you can’t get there, there should be updates on the Bowls Middlesex Facebook page. Lisa & Vicky from Ashford are …
Dave P, Peter J and Gary made their Triples debut at Nationals in Leamington yesterday. I was sorry not to be there as from Tony W’s report below you can see it was a really close game right down to the wire. You can be very proud of your achievement chaps.
Dave P & Attilio won their first round of the Senior Pairs yesterday and play again at lunchtime today. Tina & Cathy also make their appearance today in the Ladies Senior Pairs. Dave, Peter J & Gary have to wait another 24 hours before they start their triples challenge. Good luck!
Well done to Steve G and Peter J in their R&B Pairs semi final took when they an 18-17 victory v a Mid Surrey pair, despite trying to give it away by dropping a 5 on the final end! Nail biting stuff. Well done, chaps! Final is at Putney Town on 1st September. Time to …
Dave had a comfortable win this morning but a difficult match this afternoon (due to gusty winds playing mischief with bowls on a tricky rink, he went down by 5 shots. It was nip and tuck all the way u til the last couple of ends when Dave just missed the line and his opponent …
Dave won his first round 21-13 and is heading off to E green this morning. No live streaming from E green but you can keep updated on scores for Dave and all the other competitions on bowlsenglandcomps.com
Thanks to Steve B. He’s doing a great job … as are all the players! And Steve said if you haven’t paid your £5 entry fee, please could you pay it asap!
Good luck to Dave P who starts his challenge the National Senior Singles at 4;15 today, Sunday 18th August He will be playing again later in the week accompanied by Peter J and Gary in the Triples and Ann & Cathy will follow next Saturday in the Ladies Pairs. Some of the matches from Leamington …
Margaret’s Hanging Baskets are looking absolutely beautiful at the moment. We’d like to have hanging baskets every year so please do buy some raffle tickets from the club in order to raise funds to pay for next year’s creations. Margaret is also producing more of your favourite marmalades and jams which you can also purchase …
I don’t think you’re painting for the National Gallery or emulating Banksy but probably more along the lines of walls ! See Tony O’Brien for more details.
Please see message below from Alasdair on behalf of the Board. Hand your vote in in person or by email by 1st September.
Well, we may not be top of the league, but we have some good news with three semi-finals! Pairs: Steve G & Peter J play next Monday at West Ealing v Mid Surrey Triples: Norman, Peter T & Dawn play North Sheen at Ashford on Thursday 22nd 3-2-1: Peter J (Singles); Elaine & Paul (Pairs); …
Sign up sheets on the noticeboard for Wednesday 21st August v Sunbury – Away at 2:30 Wednesday 28th August v London Welsh – Home at 2:30
Check out the noticeboard and sign up for this fun club comp if you haven’t done so already! Peter Chapman will have more details. Thanks
On a tight final v Tonia and Berni from Brentham, Karen & Jacqui started a bit slowly then it was nail biting for the rest of the match although they just stayed ahead. On 17th end they were down until Jacqui trailed the jack back to near the ditch and they were only 1 down. …
Good luck to everyone playing and especially Karen and Jacqui! Supporters and spectators welcome!
Due to the Middlesex Ladies Benevolent Triples competition, there won’t be any League matches this Friday night. Rescheduled games Updated League Table – Thanks again to Steve B for being super organiser!
Whilst Cathy and Elaine both lost their Middlesex Over 55’s quarter finals this morning, Karen won hers. Hard luck and well done to all three girls respectively. Onto the pairs and Karen & Jacqui won their quarter v Sue & Hannah from Bush Hill Park with a convincing result. They played Grovelands in the Semifinal …
Unfortunately Ashford couldn’t field a friendly team this afternoon. Both their men’s and ladies double rink teams are playing big matches today. Good luck to them. Tomorrow is a big day for Karen as she plays in both the Over 55s Singles quarter final as well as the Over 55s Pairs with Jacqui. Cathy and …
We hope you had a lovely day and that neither you nor your ice cream melted in the heat!
We hope it won’t be a blues night just rhythmical! Petet J, Paul A, Elaine G, Tricia, Andy & Steve return to West Ealing to complete the R&B 3-2-1 competition which started 10 days ago and subject to a tropical storm mid way through. At CP, Norman, Peter T & Dawn take on Kevin K …
Well Dave P, Gary & Peter J battled it out against Glen, Alfie & Norman in the County Triples Final yesterday in all that heat! Unfortunately I couldn’t stay to watch as I was on bride and groom airport collection duty. However I received a very excited text from Gary. “19th End. Still buzzing!” Wow. …
Congratulations to Tina & Cathy who won the Middlesex Area Final of the National Senior Pairs tonight against Broomfield. It means they head off to Leamington on 21st August to play a pair from Bromley. Hard luck to Elaine who lost the Middlesex Area Final of the Senior Singles to Tonia from Brentham. Welll done …
Thanks to Steve again for the organisation and league updates. A new leader in Richmond who have leapt ahead of last month’s lead, Marble Hill, while Radnor Gardens leapt from the bottom right up into second place. Well done! It was glorious last Friday night. Not a waterproof in sight!
Good luck to Ann H & Cathy in the Ladies Pairs final this morning v Vicki & Lisa (Ashford) at Winchmore Hill. Cathy plays again this afternoon in the 2-bowl final v Angela F from North London. Alas, It’s been a bit disappointing for the CP ladies this year in the County comps in getting …
Good luck to Tina, Ann H, Nadine & Cathy in the Middlesex Fours semi final today. also good luck to Norman, Peter T & Dawn in the R&B Triples this morning and to the Club team playing away at Putney Town this afternoon in the R&B League. we’re expecting 3 wins!
This morning Ann and Dawn are playing in the quarter finals of the Middlesex Ladies Singles. They would both like to be playing in the semi-finals this afternoon! Good luck to both of them. Update: Ann went through to semi-final where unfortunately she lost to Tonia from Brentham. Dawn clawed her way back from 9-20 …
Joan was surprised when the Friday Night League teams came together before the start to sing Happy Birthday to Joan who was 90 last weekend! The cake was enjoyed by all!
After a nail-biting final end when they needed 3 to win, Peter played 3 brilliant bowls around the jack and despite all other 5 players trying either to get one closer or knock them out, they remained ! This puts the boys into the Middlesex Final AND will be representing Middlesex in the National Championships …
Thanks, Steve. Marble Hill March into the lead for the first time! Apologies if you have to zoom in to read properly. Haven’t been near a computer at home since these arrived.
They made it through to the Middlesex Pairs Final and Leamington to represent Middlesex along with Vicki & Lisa from Ashford! Both pairs have to contest the Final on Saturday 21st July.
Well done to Peter J, Gary & Dave who have reached the semi finals of the Middlesex Triples. 6:00 on Thursday night at West Ealing. Tonight at 6:00 pm at West Ealing, Ann & Cathy play Sue & Bev from West Ealing in the Middlesex Ladies Pairs semi final. Last night, Elaine played an absolute …
Hard luck to Nadine, Cathy & Ann who went out in the quarter-finals to Ashford’s Kerry, Vicki & Lisa this morning, but well done to Dave P, Peter J & Gary who won their quarter-final and join Ashford and Brentham and ANO in the semi on Thursday (11th) at West Ealing at 6:00 pm. West …
Barry J (he of Egham IBC fame) has been hard at work this week installing new LED light panels above the indoor green. WOW. They look great! He’ll be shinning up the ladder and addressing those lights in the dining room soon. Another item to look out for is the plumbed-in water dispenser which can be …
Barbara Parson’s funeral will be on Monday 22nd July at midday at Mortlake Crematorium and afterwards at The Alexander Pope (opposite Strawberry Hill Bowls Club). Please could you let Ann Bamber know if you will be able to attend. annbamber88@gmail.com Ann’s phone number is in the Members’ page if you prefer to phone her.
Congratulations on reaching Four Score Years and Ten to Joan O’N! Joan doesn’t have the internet, so if you would like to post your messages on here, we can print them out and pass them on.
We welcome the Middlesex and Surrey ladies at Cambridge Park for the final league match in the National Inter-County Johns Trophy match starting at 12:30 Supporters and spectators are very welcome.
Reminder from Peter C that 1st rounds of club competitions are due to be played by 21st July. Fix up those games now!
Well, we’re slap bang in the middle. However we have played one more game than everyone else. We play Putney Town on Sunday 14th, so please put your name down in the sign-up sheet if you’re available. Thanks.
Sadly we heard that both Barbara Parsons and Rob Clements lost their health battles on Monday. Neither had been well enough to play for the last few years unfortunately. Barbara played outdoors at Strawberry Hill and indoors at Cambridge Park. She never felt over confident indoors but she was a lot better than she believed. …
Sad news received by Jacquie Elkin. Dot was a former President of Middlesex Ladies and has played for many years as a member of Staines and Middlesex. She stepped down from the Johns squad and many county matches this season to look after her husband, Stan, who had always been a great supporter for Dot …
Well done to Tina, who had to play Ann H in the last 16 of the Middlesex Two Bowl Singles and won. Then, blow me, she came up against Cathy in the quarter finals! Cathy took the win and then went on to win the semi, earning her not only a place in the County …
The Middlesex Ladies 2-Bowl Singles quarter and semi finals start at 10:00 this morning at Cambridge Park The line up includes Ann H, Tina, Karen and Cathy with bowlers from Grovelands, Cockfosters, Ashford, North London , Hayes, Winchmore Hill and Bury Lodge. Come along and support your girls or just come along and watch in …
Bit lacking in posts this week due to working all day and playing every night, so will put updates on later! However, in the meantime, Karen spotted Gerry trying out the lawn mower at the club. He’s not sure about volunteering to do the whole green but happy to pose for us!
Well done to Tina, Ann H, Cathy & Karen who are through to the final 16 of the Middlesex Ladies Two Bowl Singles. Also from the ‘south’ venue are Dee (Hayes), Anna, Vicki & Carole (Ashford). From the ‘north’ venue it’s Pam (Winchmore Hill), Sandra and Epi (Grovelands), Angela and Kendra (North London), Ann (Cockfosters), …
Message forwarded by Nadine. Hello Nadine I am writing with some very sad news. Our beloved Auntie Bridget passed away on Tuesday morning, 18th June. As you know she had been ill for some time, but had battled through, as I am sure you would know she would. Bridget was admitted back into the Horton …
We look forward to welcoming the Middlesex and Sussex Men’s teams to Cambridge Park this afternoon. Play starts at 2:00. included in the Middlesex team are Steve G, Norman, Peter J , Paul A and Scott. Good luck to all playing. Supporters and spectators very welcome. The bar will be open too!
It’s getting closer with Marble Hill climbing up into second place to Kneller Gardens on the same number of points but slight shot difference Thanks to Steve B for organising and producing the results
After a very disappointing turn out for the Club 75 Shot Competition last Saturday, it was decided to re-arrange for later in the season when maybe there aren’t so many other competitions and distractions going on. Thanks to Peter C and team for organising it and arranging the lunches and to those who did turn …
Karen has organised some socials for everyone. Watch out for posters and sign up sheets on the noticeboards. Friday, 26th July -7pm Curry Night Saturday, 31st August, 3pm Hawaiian BBQ Saturday, 28th Sept. , 5pm Outdoor Presentation Dinner Friday, 25th October, 6pm Race Night Friday, 22nd November, 6pm Skittles Evening Sunday 15th December, 3pm …
Happy Birthday to Cathy T. You’ve still got 1 hour 45 mins left to enjoy it and I’m sorry this was not on Gerry’s post this morning!
Happy Birthday to Gerry, nearly our oldest member And belated Happy Birthday to Scott, probably our youngest member!
To all of our members who are carers or are be cared for, it’s National Carers Week so we can raise a mug or glass in thanks for all you do. If any new or established carers are looking for a bit of extra support, please go to https://carers.org
The local branch of Mind is made up of staff and carers who help, advise and care for those in need of help. Those staff and carers are coming to Cambridge Park on Thursday from 6;00-8:00 pm to enjoy a social evening which includes having a go at playing bowls. Hooray! We are looking for …
From Peter C, our organiser:- The preliminary rounds of the 75 SHOT Competition will take place as notified On Saturday 15th June. The draw will take place at 9-45 SHARP ,and all members wishing to take part MUST Be at the clubhouse at that time. Matches will start as soon as the draw is complete. A notice regarding …
First of all, don’t forget there’s rugby on today, Saturday, at Twickenham so if you are heading off anywhere towards the club or RIchmond, allow some extra travel time. At 10:00 this morning, the Ladies face Ashford (yet again!) in the semi-final of the Middlesex Ladies Double Rink. One team at home, one away. Supporters …
Message from Alasdair: This Saturday’s friendly against Sunbury has been cancelled due to us being unable to field enough players. Next week we have two friendlies on Tuesday 11th June Away at the Hurlingham Club then on Wednesday the 12th at Home against Hampton. At present we are well short of required teams for both matches. …
Thanks to Steve for producing the Friday Night League table so far. Well done to Kneller Gardens being in the lead after the first month.
Message from Peter Chapman Due to lack of entries, the following competitions won’t be running: Ladies Pairs Ladies Drawn Pairs Men’s Drawn Pairs The latter will combine with the Mixed Open Pairs, so it can be two men, two ladies or a mixed pair. There is no obligation by the same-sex pairs for one player …
Yes, bet you guessed the opposition in one – Ashford! Our chaps are hoping to re-dress the balance after losing the Men’s Two Fours on Thursday. Please come along and support. Bar will be open! Before that, starting at 1:00 at Caversham BC, the Middlesex Ladies play their first inter-county Johns Trophy match v Berkshire. …
Good luck to our chaps tonight in the Nationals Men’s Two Fours. They’re away at Ashford starting at 6:00 pm.
The Egham Bowls Shop have kindly given our members some offers of which we can take advantage. So check them out if you’re feeling the chill! Ladies Ida long sleeve top Was £29.50 NOW £ 23.60 https://www.eghambowlsshop.co.uk/products/clothing/womens-clothing/ida-long-sleeved-ladies-top-drakes-pride/ Men’s Victor body warmer Was £44.50 NOW £ 35.60 https://www.eghambowlsshop.co.uk/products/clothing/mens-clothing/victor-gents-bodywarmer-drakes-pride/ Ladies Victoria bodywarmer Was £44.50 NOW £35.60 https://www.eghambowlsshop.co.uk/products/clothing/womens-clothing/victoria-ladies-bodywarmer-drakes-pride/ …
Peter C has collated all the club comp entry forms. He does not have 8 entries for any of the following comps so if you and a friend can get together, please put an entry in via the bar before Friday 31st May or the competitions won’t run. Men’s Drawn Pairs Ladies’ Pairs Ladies Drawn …
When one of the 6:00 am news items states there will be “50 consecutive days of rain” and “predicted to be the soggiest summer on record since 1921”, we hope it’s not tonight when the ladies occupy four rinks for Singles , Pairs, Triples And Fours against Ashford at Cambridge Park. Good luck girls. Better …
It was a win for the Ladies Double Rink yesterday morning and they now play Ashford on Saturday 8th June in the semi finals. it was also a win for the RBL v Teddington in the afternoon 2-1 rinks with match Captain Andy H’s rink narrowly pipping Steve G’s for top rink. Well done! Good …
Another busy day with the ladies taking part in the Middlesex Double Rink competition v Court Park this morning starting at 10:00 – one rink, one away, Good luck girls! This afternoon, it’s the fourth RBL match, this time v Teddington at CP starting at 2:30 pm Good luck to everyone playing and to Andy …
Margaret has been busy and the help of her hanging assistant, this year’s hanging baskets now adorn the clubhouse. Thank you! Talking of green fingers, there’s a sign up sheet for those of you who would like to help with the gardens around the green Gym has been doing a brilliant job for years and …
An apology from Peter. He did mean Saturday 25th Deadline for entries. And at least 6 of you read the post – so that’s a thank you from me! Keep the entries coming!
Message from Peter C. There is a lack of club competition entries. So get on down and put your forms in by this Thursday 23rd May. Peter needs 8 entries to run a comp. At the moment he has just over 9 people who’ve submitted forms. It’s not enough! Club comps are fun, especially the …
In the Morning, starting at 10:00, it’s the National Tony Allcock Over 60s Mixed Double Rink v Bishop Duppas with! Peter J, Karen, Jean & Norman and Laurence, Jacqui, Dawn & Steve G with Shaf, Alasdair and Ange as reserves who, themselves, will be dashing off to Ashford to play in the RBL v Ashford …
Thanks to Paul S for the cutting of the ribbon photo this evening at the start of the Club Leagues.
With no rain forecast for today or the next few days, it’ll mean we get dry and warming bowling weather. Whoopee! In fact the Met Office says it should feel around 20c at 6:00 pm. Time to air the legs to start turning them from porcelain to more of a Rich Tea colour! It will …
Well done to Steve B for a very comprehensive and impressive Friday Night League table. See below. Contact details for players are on the Members’ page.
Well, despite very little practice, we managed to get a 2-1 win v Mid Surrey and our losing rink only went down 16-17! Top Rink was Laurence, Ray V, Scott & Norman Well done to everyone who played. A great start and it was lovely out on the MS green on another warm and sunny …
A lovely evening to open the green and see so many bowling. I was a bit too late to join in but it will need a few weeks before proper bowling can be done as it is naturally pushy after all the rain and the cut can’t be as low as it will be by …
Some of us had a County match today v Hertfordshire in Potters Bar. The green was a little spongy but the weather was absolutely glorious – proper bowls weather! Friday also looks to be pretty good as well Karen would like your South Middlesex Competition entries by 3:00 pm Friday. If you’re not a the …
Thanks to all those who signed up for the matches. Whites with club/white shirts both days. Teams are as follows Saturday – Away v Mid Surrey – 2:30 pm start. Tea and biscuits after. Laurence, Ray, Scott & Norman Tricia, Karen, Gym & Dawn Ange, Paul A, Jacqui & Steve G Captain of the Day; …
The green will be open for play from 2:00 pm on Friday. Isn’t that the best thing you’ve heard in the last 3 weeks?! The Friday Night Leagues won’t be starting this week but hopefully next week. Please sign up on the notice board and Steve B will be delighted to welcome you! Happy Outdoor …
Unfortunately the match v Staines on Thursday has been cancelled. BUT We still have matches on Saturday v Mid Surrey away at 2:30 and at home v Masonians on Sunday at 3:30 (yes 3:30!) We need another 1 for Saturday and 5 for Sunday. Please let Jacqui, Gym or Dawn know if you’re available Thanks.
Steve B was very disappointed to wake up yesterday morning, one week before the Friday Night Leagues were due to start, only to find some more wet stuff was dropping from the sky. “Oh no!”, he exclaimed. And he wasn’t the only one who said words to that effect yesterday! So, with the green not …
Thanks to Andy H for his hard work and straight lines!
The sun wasn’t out this morning but evidence of yesterday’s working party is very visible encouraging some sunny, warmer days! The green is ok on the surface but a little tender deeper down so it needs another week to firm up. Informal roll up on Saturday 4th starting at 2:30. All welcome. Dress code casual.
Around 22 members came along yesterday morning to prepare the green surrounds on what turned out to be a dry morning. Brilliant! Andy managed to paint most of the car park lines and will finish off this morning. Karen and Brian Cr were therefore very busy in the kitchen making bacon rolls for everyone and …
A message from Andy H who will be line painting the car park tomorrow. He’ll be starting around 08:00-08:30 on against the indoor green and working backwards. Early arrivals can park in the back bays and later ones please take your instructions from Andy. You may need to move your car further forward during the …
From 10:00 tomorrow, there will be a working party to clear the ditches and surrounds to get the green one step nearer for opening which should be soon but is dependent on the greenkeepers. So, bring gloves, wear something comfortable and enjoy a bacon roll and a drink in return for your hard work! Many …
Well done to David H for running the indoor leagues again this season as well as to everyone who took part If you were like us, we had days when we played well and others when we didn’t have the run of the green! Hey ho! Final tables are below and the prize winnings are …
The Tony Alcock Over 60’s Mixed Double Rink first round v Bishop Duppas has now been confirmed for Sunday 19th May. It will need a prompt start at 10:00 am as there is Middlesex Walker Cup match at 13:30 on the same day – also needing 2 rinks. In the afternoon the Club are playing …
Membership News courtesy of Sarah H … Thank you to all the members who have returned their membership renewal forms. This has been really helpful in sorting out the share register. For combined, social and outdoor only members, if you have not already returned your form please do so by Friday 26th April to allow …
It is time to enter the South Middlesex Bowls Association Competitions for this outdoor season. The entry form is on the noticeboard in the Club House. Entry fees can be paid to Jane, please retain your receipt. Closing date for entries Friday 10th May 2024 Please support these competitions as they are fun and based fairly …
Mid-April and the outdoor season approaches rapidly. Just wish the weather would realise this and send out some sun and warmth and give up raining! We have matches and competitions coming up. Club comps need to be entered – see club noticeboard. County comps. The draws are now online on the Middlesex website and handbooks, …
Oh, fingers crossed this weather holds up so the outdoor season can get under way as soon as possible! We all need some Vitamin D! With that in mind, David H – organiser of the Monday afternoon league – has updated the Rules as well as producing the Fixture List. These can be found – …
Cambridge Park is well represented in the Home Counties Final tomorrow at Sevenoaks with Steve G, Peter T, Kevin, Andy & Will representing the County. Good luck chaps. You can’t all be on the same rink (someone might notice) so enjoy playing with the other team members. Meanwhile, at Westlecot IBC in Swindon, Duncan and …
Well done to Peter J, Kevin, Steve G & Peter T who were up against an on-fire Four from Bound Green skipped by Nick E, who must be one of the top draw bowlers in the county. You can be holding 4 shots and somehow he manages to slide a bowl in without wicking! The …
Middlesex Finals at Century IBC today with all the Cambridge Park bowlers playing at 10 am. Good luck to Peter J, Peter T, Kevin & Steve G in the Men’s Fours. Good luck to Teresa & Jacqui in the Ladies Pairs; and Good luck to Dawn in the Ladies Singles. Remember there is no car …
I recently saw a FB post from one of my brother’s prep school friends saying they were playing in a celebration game of Walking Cricket at Lords. Walking Cricket? Must be great for batsmen that can hit 4’s and 6’s and a nightmare for fielders, who presumably have to speed walk to field the ball. …
Good news … the car park is to be cleared of weeds, leaf debris etc on Thursday. Parking during the day will be at your own risk and please use just the middle two rows. On Saturday 13th, the whole car will be getting a spring cleaning with a jet wash followed by line re-painting …
With that in mind, there is plenty of work to be done on the surrounds of the green, whilst leaving the grassy bit to the greenkeepers! The notice below is on the boards at Cambridge Park and Tony O’B would love as many people to sign up to help. In this case “the more the …
What a great end to Finals Weekend. First to finish were Teresa and Ange for the Ladies Championship. Teresa got off to a good start and despite Ange fighting back, Teresa held on. Next to finish was the Men’s Championship between Andy H and Peter J, in his third final of the weekend. With two …
Two good matches with the Ladies Pairs going to the final end with Ann H & Tina trailing by 3 going into 18th end and superb bowling by Tina displacing Tricia’s shot bowl gave Ann & Tina a match holding position with 5! Teresa geared herself up and her first bowl missed the jack but …
Well done to Scott – our youngest member – who won the Men’s Challenge Cup this afternoon. It was Scott’s first singles competition win. Runner up was Jonathan H, well known at his outdoor club Teddington in the summer months. Meanwhile on Rink 4 Dave P and Mike C in their second final of the …
Well done to Dave R who had a cracking game with Mike C with Mike creeping back to 19-20 and holding match when Dave played the only 2 forehands of his morning to get shot with the final bowl! Exciting for all of the spectators of which there were over 30! In the Men’s Open …
Come along and see your friends in action even if you aren’t playing yourselves. Sandwich lunch can be purchased on the day.
Well done to Dave P & Eldred! Fantastic and to keep the nail biting up for spectators by winning on the extra end! You deserve an extra large mug of tea with cake tomorrow!
Well done to Dave P & Eldred who with a 19-18 win the quarters and an 18-9 win the semi have made it through to the Final v a pair from Cumbria at lunchtime today! Good luck chaps!
These are now out. We have Bishop Duppas in the Tony Alcock Over 60’s Double Rink by 19th May at home and both Men and Ladies play Ashford in their respective Top Club games by 9th June both at home.
Great news that Dave P & Eldred won their match yesterday and play in the quarterfinals this morning v Norfolk in Ivet 60’s Pairs. Alas both of the Egham Fours were beaten yesterday – the ladies in the quarters and the men in the semi. Sadly Andy, Will & Ian lost their Middlesex Triples semifinal …
From the Board via Peter J:- As outlined in the Spring Newsletter, we are resolving the shareholder situation by requesting that all members pay for their single share. The purpose of this exercise is to make sure that the shareholder information legally required for Companies House is correct and to ensure that all members are …
Well, you missed a great Men’s Fours last night which went down to the last couple of ends. Peter J, Peter T, Kevin K & Steve G (subbing for Andy H) took on Eldred, Dave (not P), Steve B & Paul C from Hounslow in the Middlesex Fours semi-final. For the first 15 ends, the …
Good luck to Dave P & Eldred as they start their Over 60’s Pairs challenge in Nottingham. Also playing today are Egham’s Ladies and Men’s Fours who both won their games yesterday. Good luck all of you!
Our Friendly match v West Ealing resulted in a good win for Cambridge Park. All 4 rinks won with top rink being Tricia , Frances D, Bob D and Steve G who won 33 – 15 (congratulations!) against a four from West Ealing who brought Dave Pitt in as sub after 8 ends and included …
Well done to Dave R for collating the last two semi-final updates and re-sending the draw for next weekend.
Happy Easter to all our members, their families and our friends PS. Go easy on the chocolate. The bears will !
Congratulations to Peter J, Kevin K, Andy H & Peter T who showed a great variety of shots and skill and teamwork when they faced a Herga Four in the Middlesex competition. They dominated from the start and, as hard as the Herga chaps tried, they just didn’t get the rub of the green. It’s …
The Club will be open on every day except Easter Sunday. On Saturday, we are looking forward to playing West Ealing on starting at 2:00 and the bar will be open all afternoon.
One outstanding semi-final (Mixed Pairs) to be played on Saturday 30th, but the schedule is below – thanks to Dave R. Markers all sorted! Sandwich lunch available on both days at £5 per person.
WE WON! On all four rinks. Well done to everyone who played and contributed to the win. Both skips on the away rinks had good games showing they have great drawing skills as well as other varieties of shots. It was good to end the Middlesex League Season on a high! Well done and thanks …
We are delighted to have been working with RUILS over the last two years in our desire to become more inclusive in terms of membership diversity. Cambridge Park Bowling and Sports Club have been providing a regular playing slot (with coaching) for RUILS members. This exciting venture has been of benefit to both groups …
Thanks to David H. Final matches should be next week
Steve Barry flung the curtains wide this morning, saw the blue skies and opened the window to breathe in the spring air. Seeing his garden lawn green and the blossom adorning the trees, it brought thoughts of longer daylight hours and, just as important, outdoor bowls. Hooray! Steve is running the Friday Night Club …
On Monday, the Middlesex Men’s Triples got underway on Rink 1. Kevin K, Alasdair & Shaf faced Ian D, Will & Andy H. CP were guaranteed a winner in the next round but it’s tough when you’re playing your team mates. It was a tight game all the way through with all six players putting …
After a brilliant weekend of draw bowls, tap & lay bowls, trailing the jack, glides and wicks, full on firing and two wrong biases (Brian N & Richard D) by previously regular members of the CP Wrong Bias Club, we now have our finalists! Gary, Peter M & Gordon secured their victory over Kevin K, …
Sadly, Peter T, Ian, Di & Dawn didn’t get a win last night in the Middlesex Mixed Fours. We had a good first few ends and it was 5-5 after 5. Not quite sure what happened after that but the Century home team showed how they knew the green and the back end played some …
The Board have produced a Spring Newsletter. This is available via the link on the Members page for now. It will give some insights to the Club since the new Board took over and as the Club moves forward in 2024.
Congratulations to Paul R who joined the C P Wrong Bias Club last night. He did it in great style by repeating it twice more. A total of three ! Paul joins an illustrious club of members and visitors who for some reason unbeknown send their bowl off on a beautiful line only to see …
A note from Stella:- Puts your whites away, it’ll be ‘greys’ this weekend. Play starts at 09:30 on both days. Sandwich lunch is available at £5 per person and there is a sign up sheet on the Competitions Noticeboard. There are a few tweaks to players within the teams, but the draw is as follows:-
We ended up playing 3 Triples & 1 Pair. We had given Teddington 3 of our players – Olive, Paul & Cliff, but Cliff was unwell so we planned on 2 Triples & 2 Pairs, but Dave Pitt turned up and agreed to play for Teddington. Having given Ann Bamber the afternoon off as she …
Making up for the loss of the Middlesex Men’s Triples on Saturday v Century, Peter J, Peter T, this time with Kevin K & Steve G in the Fours had a cracking win yesterday morning v Century opponents who conceded after 14 ends as they were 3-26 down. Wow. Well done our chaps! Good luck …
Good luck to everyone playing in the mixed friendly this afternoon. match starts at 2:00 pm. Spectators welcome.
Wishing all our Mums that are with us a very Happy Mothers’ Day. Also, having missed International Women’s Day on Friday, we would like to celebrate all of our lady members. Take the time to thank our Mums for all they have done (or did) to shape us into the women we are today and …
OK, so I’m a day late but books are ok for any day of the week. Anyone read any books that they can recommend to those that read these posts? I’ve got Tim Spector’s Food for Life on the go as well as one of Richard Cole’s novels about putting a toilet in a church. …
From David Hale: The match between Cambridge Park and Ember made for a very pleasant afternoon of bowls for both sides. Ember is an outdoor club with many of its members only playing outdoors, so the scoreline reflected that. It was a 101 – 41 win for Cambridge Park with three rinks out of four …
We’re looking forward to welcoming Ember BC for our annual indoor triples match his afternoon. Play starts at 2:00. Good luck to everyone playing! Hope Ember like the look of our green. Only 2 months until the outdoor season!
If your bowls need re-stamping, or you need deeper grips or re-aligning, then Steve B from Hounslow is going to Pershore Bowls Centre before the outdoor season. £10.00 per set of 4 then: Testing & Stamping. £46:00 Adjusting & Stamping. £68:00 Gripping. …
Start swatting up (except Peter J who ought to have a go at Mastermind!) Julian has organised a quiz night £5 per entry with Club Quiz Mistress Carole A – former President of London Welsh!
Individual comps such as Senior Singles, Senior Pairs, Family Pairs, Mixed Pairs and Mixed Fours are due in today Check out the Bowls England competitions page You may even get to play with or against Luke from Ashford pictured above in a local match!
Hope your day starts with a bunch of daffodils on the table, leeks at lunchtime and Welsh Cakes in the afternoon!
Norman kindly pointed out that neither Teresa nor Dawn’s wrong biases on Monday night had appeared on the blog. So I’m just putting that right! The previous more common offenders of Norman, Brian N and Laurence kept their games wrong-bias free last night. Hooray! Anybody else like to hold their hand up and join the …
It’s cold and crisp but very bright and sunny. The daylight hours are definitely getting longer and spring is well on the way! Have a good day whatever you’re up to.
My lucky shirt is being consigned to the bottom of the wardrobe! It had worked awfully well in the previous round so that was disappointing My opponent from Sutton allowed me 2nd bowl on the first end before drawing line and length in a neat cluster around the jack on subsequent ends and I was …
I’m sure I’m not the only one who could with a rain break! Gee whizz, haven’t we been drenched enough? I hope nobody has any leaks There’s a beautiful blue sky, the early garden daffodils are shivering down to their bulbs, but the sun is out so hopefully they’ll start raising their trumpets up to …
Thanks for your messages of support. Unfortunately I lost 16-21. It was a very tight game until the last 4 ends, when I went from 15-all to 16-21, despite saving a match lie on the penultimate end. Credit to Ian, he just drew better than me over the last few ends – I think that …
Peter is playing an opponent from Donyngs at Sutton in the National Over 60’s Area Final. Good luck and play well!
From Laurie:- I thought you might be interested in a new bowls live streaming service that will feature local players. Martin Cory of Egham and Ashford has started a new service he has titled “About a Yard” The service is in its infancy having streamed just two games so far. However tomorrow (weds 21 st …
These are on the competition page. There may be a couple of results missing from games in the last few days. Well played everyone. There have been some excellent wins. Club Triples Weekend – see notice on the board re food for each day. Thanks to Stella and Dave R for their background competition work!
For those of you who have collected your envelope with details of subs etc, it refers to our GDPR policy. This has now been uploaded to the Updated Policies tab on the website. You need to have read this to be able to tick the box on the Membership Form. Other policies will go up …
The Club team is out again this Saturday in our next Middlesex League match and we’re hoping for a win this time! 10:00 at the Club or at The Lawns – 2 rinks home, 2 away. Mixed – it used to be men only so we girls are very happy to be included! The rinks …
Subscriptions and Membership Renewal This year we have updated the membership form to comply with GDPR and to collect data requested by Bowls England and the EIBA. From now on, we will require existing members to complete a renewal application form every year, to ensure that we keep your contact details up to date. For …
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A rare mid-week friendly for this season! Good luck to all playing v King George Field this afternoon. Play starts at 2:00
Unless it eases off by the time you leave your house, be prepared. It is very wet indeed and the gutter puddles are huge which makes pedestrians vulnerable for getting soaked as cars go past! Still, if you’re waterproofed up, walking in the rain is very refreshing and energising so enjoy it if you can. …
Ray makes the final journey of his earthly life today. 11:00 at Hanworth Crematorium. RIP
Many thanks to David H for keeping us all in line and updated. Great job!
Lovely to see our friends from Ladygate yesterday, most of whom we see on the outdoor greens during the summer. We all got off to a good start then the opposition got into the swing. Before the game started no one thought to mention that Ladygate have two Short Mat Bowls rinks that come into …
We’re looking forward to welcoming our friends from Ladygate at Cambridge Park this afternoon. Play starts at 2:00. January has whizzed by and not everyone has had a great start to 2024, so do take a few moments out and send positive vibes to those under the weather
Not a football result but the outcome of two National comps last night. Teresa, Tina & Jacqui got off to a good start v Pauline, Yaz & Norma with a 2-0 lead. Egham drew level then crept ahead to secure a good lead before our girls picked up a 4 and another single putting them …
The greens are full with club competitions as the 3rd February deadline looms! Just a note that when you out the scorecards in the box, please give Stella a sporting chance of knowing which competition it is so it’s easy to track! On Thursday at 6:00 pm, Tina, Jacqui & Teresa play the next round …
Good luck yo Dave P who won all his rounds in the Open Singles Circuit at Desborough yesterday and has reached the quarter-finals. His opponent won’t be known until later as the other half of the draw play all their matches this morning. Good luck to the CP team who are playing away to Camberley …
The Kent & Hampshire Under 18’s Triples play their National Semi-Final tomorrow morning Come and watch if you can. These are future generations of bowlers and will have great skills to show. Good luck to all the players.
Thanks to David Hale for the updates
Apologies, it’s taken a couple of days to get this out. As anticipated, it was a fun afternoon with bowls, banter, beer and bite to eat! On this occasion, CP bowlers took the game with Cliff, John E, Gym & Dawn taking top rink just staying ahead of Shaf, Stella K, Ange & Dave who …
Well done to Stewart Anderson who had a terrific fortnight in the World Indoor Bowls Championships. Consistently drawing bowls on both hands. Alex Marshall had dropped out of the last 16 into 18th place which is why he wasn’t he wasn’t automatically in the draw , but only by grace of Potters giving him a …
So we’re now down to the final two! Wild card Alex Marshall showed he still had all the skills necessary to reach the final after a great match v Paul Foster, which could have gone either way. Those two run-the-jack shots taking it clean into the ditch were courageous, outrageous and perfect!,(Makes a note to …
Only watched Nick Brett v Paul Foster tonight. Gee whizz, how unlucky was Nick! He just did not get the rub of the green despite playing some brilliant shots.. Mind you, Paul Foster was on it throughout the whole game so the pressure was on Nick from the off. The Jamie v Harry match had …
We have a Mixed Friendly v London Welsh on Sunday at home starting at 2:00 pm. It’s so good to have more mixed friendlies this half of the indoor season. Teams: Brenda, Duncan, George & Andy K Shaf, Stella K, Ange & Dave P Scott, Tony, Ann B & Kevin K Cliff, John E, Gym …
Tomorrow will be the chance our teams have to put into practice the shots we’ve been watching on the television- the drawing shots to within a sixpence of the jack, not the ones over a yard away! This is our second Middlesex League match. Century are our opponents. Two rinks home, two away. Good luck …
Well, I don’t think you’ll have seen as good a Ladies Final as the one yesterday. An amazing display of drawing by both girls but especially Julie Forrest in that first set. Katherine did well with the change of mat length in the second set and that made all the difference to her coming back …
A text from a non-roving reporter (i.e. someone who doesn’t got to work during the daytime!) said “The standard in this afternoon’s bowls is exceptional!” So headed off to the BBC iPlayer once dinner was cooked. Well he was right. That was an amazing match between Jamie Walker & Jason Banks, the 2023 finalists. Wow, …
It could almost have been sweet revenge when Di, Dawn & Ann H secured their victory over Tina, Jacqui & Teresa in the Over 50’s Triples on Sunday morning having lost to them in the all-age National Triples a few weeks. Revenge is really too strong a word though as we all play together as …
Caught up with the Mixed Pairs Final later last night. That was a great game. Amazing shots by all players but especially the boys. Well done to Nick & Julie! Julie and Ceri Anne face each other again in the Ladies World Matchplay Singles this afternoon. It should be another close game. The Men’s Singles …
Well, having spoken to a few of you, it sounds like the Men’s Pairs Final was a bit disappointing being very one-sided. On any other day, maybe the tables would have turned. How often have you heard “Bowls – It’s all on the day”?!! Paul Foster’s singles match before the pairs, I gather, was a …
Mixed matches for the Ladies yesterday. I didn’t see all of them. Ceri-Ann and Giulia didn’t seem to be having their best game, whereas Nicole had a storming win over Ailsa. Personally, I didn’t think Katherine didn’t look over comfortable and obviously Annalisa pushed her to a draw in the second set which was good, …
A great set of semi-finals which saw last year’s winners – Ceri-Anne & Stewart beating Giulia (from California) & Mark D 2-1 in the tie break. It doesn’t get much closer than that! Nicole R & Wayne were up against Nick B & Julie F both of whom had won the Mixed Pairs (with different …
Well done to the CP team who won on 3 of the 4 rinks v Bishop Duppas this afternoon. The final score was 85-52 with Tina, Bernard W, Mike & Dawn taking top rink, although it was a close run v Laurence, Frances, Bob & Gym until Dawn’s team secured a 6 around the 18th …
There were some tough draws in the Mixed Pairs yesterday. Anyone of those combinations could have got through and all the matches are worth a watch on the YouTube catch up! The semi-finals are on later today after the lone singles match. Sat 13th Jan 2024 Morning ROUND 1 (32) S2 – SINGLES Jason Banks …
On Wednesday 7th February, it will be our chance to say a final goodbye to Ray Purdey who passed away at the end of December. Funeral Service Wednesday 7th February 2024 11am South West Middlesex Crematorium Hounslow Rd, Feltham TW13 5JH, UK Funeral Reception Wednesday 7th February 2024 After the service Royal British Legion 22 …
It’s been quite a while since we had two friendlies on a weekend but we have them this weekend! On Saturday, we play our friends from Bishop Duppas and on Sunday we take on Chertsey. Good luck to all those that have been selected to play. Both games start at 2:00 pm, so please come …
Great to hear that Barry F, Peter J, Peter T & Kevin won their Over 60’s Men’s Fours v Hounslow putting them into the Area quarter final v Noel O’S from Century. Not being able to hang around on their laurels, they play the next match at Century this coming Tuesday! Peter enjoyed reaching 60 …
It’s the chance of the Mixed Pairs to take centre stage today. Fri 12th Jan 2024 Morning QUARTER-FINAL (MPQF2) – MIXED PAIRS Lauren Gowen & Paul Foster MBE vs Giulia Gallo & Mark Dawes Fri 12th Jan 2024 Afternoon QUARTER-FINAL (MPQF1) – MIXED PAIRS Ceri Ann Glen & Stewart Anderson vs Annalisa Dunham & David Gourlay MBE Fri 12th Jan 2024 …
Some good matches yesterday and a few surprises. Former champion Darren Burnett went out to newcomer Darren Weir and well done to Egham’s Jon Wilson for securing a 2-0 tiebreak win v Jamie Chestney. Personally, I thought the FB report was rather unkind when it stated JC “became an unwanted statistic”. Hmm. Four seeds have …
A couple of days later than I’d intended – apologies. For those of you who are on Facebook there is live streaming for every match through the World Indoor Bowls Championship 2024 page. If you’re not on Facebook, then you can watch the matches on YouTube – search for World Indoor Bowls 2024. The matches …
Thanks to David Hale for the update. The leagues start again on Monday 8th January.
Our boys did really well yesterday but went down 64-80 to Sutton in the Denny Plate Regional Final. Great effort chaps. That’s the best we’ve done for many years. Then mixed fortunes this morning as we won (we – as in Tina & Dawn) but we also lost ( the latter we being Jacqui & …
Just a quick update on National comps On Wednesday Dawn lost her Two-Bowl Singles to Yaz from Egham – a pretty convincing win for Yaz. Dawn would have done a bit better if her bowls had decided to hit something instead of finding gaps! On Thursday, Tina & Dawn took on Kylie & Doreen from …
Sparked by a radio listener emailing the radio teatime show, this gave me the idea of looking at New Year’s Eve traditions. The majority of us will be familiar with ‘First footing’ in Scotland – arriving at the hosts’s house with a lump of coal and a bottle of whisky, maybe also a coin and …
Quite a few of us met up with Ray Purdey and Pat at Potters at the end of November. Sadly, his cancer brought his earthly life to a close last night, 2 days short of his 84th birthday. Ray had been Indoor Fixture Secretary for many years, had been on the Board at Cambridge Park …
To give you a little more time, Stella has extended the first rounds of the Club comps to 10th January instead of 8th. Thanks. We’re all pleased. Make the most of it!
With the Club being closed tomorrow and New Year’s Day, today is the final day for booking a rink and bowling for 2023! The Club will be open again on Tuesday. Steve G send greetings from the Philippines to everyone. Happy New Year to Steve, Nadine, Roy, Corale and all our other members away from …
I hope you had a good Christmas. For some of our members, it was the first Christmas without a family member or close friend. I hope you still enjoyed the day and shared happy memories of Christmases past. Boxing Day as a child was a mixture of Painting-by-Numbers, a jigsaw, thank you letters and cold …
A reminder from Stella for you to check the club competition draws as they are deadlines approaching for the first few rounds which need to be completed. The draws are on the Indoor Club Competitions page of this site as well as the on the noticeboard say the club. The Club is open today, shut …
Seems pretty quiet on the bowls front apart from leagues and roll ups. Maybe everything is focussed on the Big Ho Ho Ho Monday? You’ll be pleased to know that today is the shortest day in relation to daylight hours and from tomorrow we shall getting more light. Oh, hooray! Dark days can be very …
Almost 60 people sat down to Christmas Dinner on Saturday prepared in the main by Karen who has several elves helping her out from table decorating to potato mashing and clearing up and washing up. Special thanks to Marie from Karen for turning her hand to anything that was needed. Thanks to Julian for master-brewer …
Just a reminder that tomorrow morning 16 of our lads are split between Cambridge Park and Desborough in the London & Southern Counties Challenge Shield. Play starts at 10:00 am at both venues and supporters will be very welcome. There’s also a chance to buy a few more tickets for the raffle in aid of …
Today Wednesday, us the last day to sign up for Christmas Dinner on Saturday made by Karen & Co. £20 in cash which can be paid over the bar. Karen’s contact number is on the Members’ Page on here. Also available are tickets for the Christmas Raffle in aid of Cancer Research See Ann M …
A message from the Board:- The Club will be closed on Sunday 24th December Monday 25th December Tuesday 26th December Sunday 31st December Monday 1st January The Club will be open from 27th-30th December for play but the bar will be shut on these days
The chaps won their Denny Plate and now face Sutton in the Regional Final on 6th January. Well done chaps!
He’s progressed further in the National Over 60’s Singles (I know, he doesn’t look like an Over 60!) by winning his match v Peter A at Century last night
Good luck to the boys this morning. Supporters very welcome to cheer them on!
The Middlesex League match v The Lawns on Sunday 17th December has been postponed. It opens up a good opportunity to get some early rounds of the club competitions in rather than Christmas shopping!
Interesting combination … to a certain degree! 1, Karen says the deadline for signing up to the Christmas Dinner on Saturday 16th December is this coming Wednesday 13th December. £20 per head; 3:00 pm start. Please sign up at the Club or let Karen know. Her contact details are on the Members’ page under competition …
Well after a flurry of posts and successes from Potters, we’ve come down with a bang this week! Duncan & Dawn were pulverised by Dave P & John D in the National Open Pairs. It was like playing against a double machine playing at 98%. We barely got a look in edgeways and on the …
At the Middlesex AGM this morning, Scott was presented with a Certification of Recognition for the work and coaching he has put in with Ruils. Brilliant and a well-deserved award, Scott.
Crikey, December already! We’re looking forward to welcoming Staines for the Mixed Friendly on Sunday. 2:00 pm start. Whites with club shirts. Captain – Kevin Keown
After another cracking week here at Potters, the tourists are heading home this morning. We managed to get two teams – Dave P, Ann H, Gary & Terry P as well as Tina, Mike, Laurence & Dawn through to the last 16. Dawn’s team were drawn against an interesting very chatty team in the Bowlers …
Club Indoor Competitions 2023-24 drawn 24 11 23 Thanks to Dave Reddington, the Club Indoor Competition Draws have now been uploaded to Competition tab. Thanks, Dave.
Laurence, described by Andy Thomson as “that man who likes his clipboard”, had a wonderful time last night entertaining both compare and CP tourists …. IMG_6583 And he was none the worse for wear this morning! Good job he bowled well this morning!
Very sadly Jane’s Dad passed away peacefully yesterday morning at home with Jane and her Mum by his side. Jane said the texts of support she has received from so many members since she has been up with her parents has been very gratefully appreciated and helping her to cope. It’s very difficult with world …
A mixed day yesterday. Kevin, Maureen, Scott & George as well as Ann H, Terry P, Gary & Dave P being the only 2 winning rinks in the morning. With the rest of the day to ourselves, we sorted out other activities with Laurence and several assistants trying work out the draws for the CP …
Morning Campers .. and our other bowlers! A grey and mizzy day in Norfolk yesterday but it was very cheery indoors with Christmas trees suspended from the ceiling and festive music in the background. The mulled wine and pies on arrival went down a treat. Several of us took to the green after arrival to …
Message from Peter & Gill Chapman that unfortunately there had only been 24 names up for the Elvis night to raise funds for Cancer Research, so it won’t be going ahead after all. If you would still like to make a donation, please contact Peter. Maybe Elvis would like to make a spring appearance? Thanks.
We have quite a few driving today. Safe journey. Jacqui L is going in the train – it’s a good and relatively quick journey. The rest of us set off from Cambridge Park. Wry promptly at 09:31. One of our merry band on the coach is Ann Macey, celebrating her birthday today and Brian Noel …
We’re looking forward to playing our friends from London Civil Service this afternoon starting at 2:00 pm Also a reminder that the Club will be closed around 7:00 pm, so if you need to drop anything off, please do so before then! There are no leagues this coming week as 50 or so of us …
Our first Middlesex League match this morning at 10:00 v Glebelands. Two rinks at home and two away. We would love your support! Hard luck to the Ladies yesterday in the Mason Trophy. Well done to the away team who had a good win. We wish Hounslow well in the next round.
If you’re dropping your bags off at the Club on Sunday evening, please be there before 6:30 pm. The Club will be locked around 7:00 pm. Thanks
Congratulations to Mike & Tina who won their National Mixed Pairs yesterday v Dave B & Kathleen from Century. They now face Dave P & Joyce, who put out firstly Peter T & Dawn then Barry & Teresa in the earlier rounds. Both of us only lost by 3 points so we are hoping that …
The Men’s Over 60’s Double Rink was played yesterday but unfortunately went out to Hounslow. Hounslow seem to be our bete noir this season, but we have been playing them for years and like them really! Still, we have chance to re-dress it this Friday, when our Ladies Over 60’s Double Rink take Hounslow on …
Congratulations to Tina who beat Dawn after 26 ends in the National Ladies Singles. Commiserations to Barry & Teresa who lost to Dave P & Joyce by a mere 3 points in the National Mixed Pairs. There must be some more results coming in soon!
We need to form the Outdoor Committee, and volunteers are still required to fill the following roles: Club Captain Ladies vice-captain Men’s vice-captain League Secretary for the Friday League (David Hale will run the Monday NPL League) Ladies National Secretary (may be combined with any of the other roles) Men’s …
Well done to the lads who beat Herga in the Denny Plate yesterday morning. Absolutely brilliant! They play Ilford or Glebelands in the next round- result isn’t up yet- on 9th December. As a result the L&SC Challenge Shield originally scheduled for Saturday 9th v Desborough has been given an extension to Saturday 16th December. …
With Christmas trees and decorations and muzak in the shops and on the radio, it’s a sign that Christmas is nigh upon us! Thinking of buying an advent calendar? How about purchasing one from our good friends at Ruils? Behind each door is not a chocolate but an act of kindness to do every day. …
Good luck to our chaps playing in the Denny Plate v Herga tomorrow starting at 10:00 am at both Cambridge Park and Herga. Supporters and spectators welcome at both venues! Congratulations to Tina & Dawn who secured a victory over Teresa & Jacqui in the National Ladies Pairs. There will be a chance for …
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Club will be locked at 8:30 pm on Friday 17th; 3:30 pm on Saturday 18th and closed all day Sunday 19th November. We have a few members under the weather at the moment, so please send positive vibes to members and their families.
The Mixed Friendly v West Surrey on Sunday clocked up a good win. Hooray! Congratulations to all who played. Unfortunately both the Men’s Pairs and the Mixed Fours went down to the Century bowlers. Having liaised with Peter T, it seems that the opp skips did the damage. Certainly Dave Baxter had a great game …
Congratulations to Kevin K, Peter J, Norman & Andy who had super 21-17 win over Watford in the London & Southern County Single Rink Competition. The Watford Four were runners up last year, so it really was a good win, although all the other teams will be out to knock our chaps off their current …
No official bowls today, so a chance to reflect on times past and what our family generation’s went through so that we are here today. For some countries the horror and trauma of war continues today. How frightening to be caught up in it because of time and place. The Festival of Remembrance is televised …
It’s the ladies’ turn this morning as they play Egham in the first round of the Vivienne Trophy – four triples – 2 home and 2 away. It’s the first time we’ve entered this in over 10 years, so let’s hope we get off to a good start! Supporters and spectators welcome at both venues.
Elvis hasn’t entered the building yet but he will be swinging by on Saturday 9th December at 7:00 pm in the second Night with Elvis raising funds for Cancer Research, organised by Peter & Gill Chapman. If last year’s event is anything to go by, the tickets should sell fast as everyone had such a great …
This morning there’s the Over 60’s Men’s Double Rink v Herga. One rink home, one away. Supporters and spectators very welcome! Good luck to our chaps. We’re expecting a win of course! Well done to Mike & Tina on winning the their National Mixed Pairs against Ann H & Peter J in the first round.
Yesterday morning, Steve G, Ian D, Graham D & Dave P went down to the Egham Four – Mark, Luke, Joe & Matt – in the London & Southern Counties Single Rink Competition. However, in the afternoon, the CP team led by Match Captain David Hale scored a 115-36 win over Bishop Duppas with a …
Having a wander around Richmond and like to take a break and watch some bowls? At 10:00, Steve G, Dave P, Ian D & Graham D take on an Egham Four in the 1st round of the London & Southern Counties Single Rink. At 2:00, the Club are playing a Mixed Friendly v Bishop Duppas …
Once again for the umpteenth year (!), we are facing Egham in the 2nd round of the National Yetton Trophy, playing on Saturday morning. Two rinks will be at home and two at Egham. Good luck to all the girls playing! Well done to Dave P & Joyce from Hounslow who beat Peter T …
Take care when you go out. Many gutters are full and anyone walking or cycling by are quite likely to get soaked! Sou’westers, thigh-high wellingtons, windscreen wipers on your spectacles are the orders for the day or, alternatively, shorts and t-shirt … as your skin will dry quicker than clothes! Tea/coffee/soup/Christmas adverts which have just …
The fixture list is now up on the calendar page. There will be tweaks as the weeks go along depending on National competition results Thanks to Bob D for taking on the role. —- Belated happy birthday to Ranjani V & Richard D for yesterday. We hope you both enjoyed cake and maybe bowls!
Don’t forget the clocks go back tonight so we get an extra hour in bed. Hooray! For those of you playing against Hounslow in the National Egham Trophy, don’t turn up at 09:00 old time just get there for 09:30 new time at your respective venues! Good luck and both venues welcome supporters. Alas, we …
We’re looking forward to playing Chertsey this afternoon in our first home friendly fixture. I’m sure Norman will be winding his former club members up for the afternoon of bowls and banter as The Wurzels sing out.across the green! Match starts at 2:00 pm. Not 2:30 – that’s outdoor start time! Bar will be open …
52 of you have signed up for Bingo, Bangers & Mash under Cambridge Park’s Peter T – an experienced chap with a flourish with the balls and the calls for bingo! 6:00 for prompt 6:30 start. There will be approximately 7 games with the Bangers & Mash cooked by Ange appearing at half time when …
Don’t forget the EGM tonight. This is a chance to review the updated Constitution for the Club, discuss and approve ; vote in your new indoor and outdoor committee members as well as finding out how the Club is progressing with the new Board taking the helm. See lots of you later!
A little bird got out the calculator and let us know Tony Oakes has a big birthday today! WOW That IS a big birthday and it’s hard to understand how he’s reached ‘four score years and ten’. Congratulations from everyone here! We hope you have some great celebrations and look forward to seeing at the …
Hope veryone is looking forward to the start of the indoor league season. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings and Tuesday & Thursday afternoons. There are still teams looking for extra players in their squads, so please let David Hale know if you looking to join a team. Squads are usually 6-8 people so the rotas …
Good luck to our chaps playing Hounslow in the first round of the National Denny Cup starting at 10:00 this morning. Two rinks play at home and two at Hounslow. The ladies equivalent – the Yetton Trophy – was cancelled as, unfortunately, our opponents couldn’t field a team. The Men would love your support either …
Friday 20th October – Last date for entering Middlesex Outdoor Competitions 2024. Entry forms and envelopes for fees at the club. Norman is in charge. Tuesday 24th October – deadline for putting your order in to Jacquie Elkin for Middlesex Lunch on Sunday 5th November Thursday 26th October – EGM at 7:00 pm – to …
Looking for a speedy green? Well we have one! The carpet was stretched today and is running at 19. Possibly the fastest in the County. Shall we re-name it Ernie?!
We’ll aim to start at 2:00 and finish around 4:00, so if you fancy coming along to play, please aim to be at Cambridge Park by 1:45. Dress code casual – be comfy!
With a good turn out of 14 last Saturday, we’ll have another mixed drive this Saturday. Please arrive by 1:45 as it well getting rinks organised so we can start at 2:00. Dress code casual.
Sadly our Top Club team didn’t make it past the finish line before Hounslow yesterday. Well done to Tina for her win and well tried everyone else. I gather it was down to just a few shots. Moving forward, the County Presentation Lunch has a new venue for this year. We’re all heading off to …
Good luck to the Cambridge Park team playing Hounslow this morning in the National Top Club The team would love your support. There’s Men’s and Ladies 2-Bowl Singles, Mixed Pairs, Mixed Triples and Mixed Fours so plenty of action across the whole green. Play starts at 10:00 am.
There will be carpet maintenance from 2:00-4:00 on Thursday 17th October so all the rinks will be out of action during that time.
All welcome. Try and arrive by 1:45 so we know how many people we need to juggle formats on the rinks! Thanks!
The entry forms for the Middlesex competitions are now available at the Club. One is for the Men and one for Ladies so check the top of the form! These need to be completed and handed in by 20th October with entry fees. PS These forms are for members of Cambridge Park. If you bowl …
This week we have the usual Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 10:00-12:00. For those new to indoors, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays the bowlers play right through and most stay for a drink afterwards. On Tuesdays & Thursdays, there’s a mid-session coffee break. Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th – evening roll ups starting around …
Well done to everyone who contributed to the (updated) £865 raised at the MacMillan Cancer raffle draw last night. Brian C’s friend took the first prize of the Air Fryer and Sarah H won the hamper. Unclaimed raffle prizes have their tickets with names on at the Club. Thanks very much to Ann M who …
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Dave Redington has been hard at work and is ready to take your competition entries for the Club competitions. You can download a pdf version of form from the Indoor Competitions page or paper versions will be available at the club. Thanks Dave and your band of merry men/girls!
The notes from the AGM Presentation on Thursday night are available to view on the Members’ page. Click on the link to download. Thanks to Ange, Norman, Gordan, Jane and Wendy for all their hard work over the last few years. We wish the new Board members including Tony O’B, Sarah H, Alasdair McW, Karen …
if anyone would like a roll(s) of turf, please collect from the skip in the car park by Friday. Thanks.
Just a reminder that the AGM is tomorrow evening. Come along for updates; to ask questions; to approve the new Board nominations; and to generally support the Club as we move forward for the forthcoming indoor and outdoor seasons However, if you cannot make it, please could you let Jane or Ange know at …
WOW! Meanwhile indoors Olive made a great start to switching to the different surface. It took a few ends (as it did with returning indoor veterans) but she did it! While on the other rink, Paul was also getting to grips with the less-physical-more-mental idea of delivering a bowl. We have assured them by mid …
At the end of all the proceedings on Saturday afternoon, it was sad to have to wave goodbye to Corale as she takes flight on Tuesday to start a new chapter of her life in Melbourne, Australia, returning to where most of her family are based. It’s a huge move. On the plus side, there …
The weather stayed dry and mainly sunny and everyone was in good spirits before, during and after the game. Phew! Great to have all 6 rinks full of bowlers enjoying the fun and trying their hardest to beat the opposition. It was 3-3 rink draw – don’t listen to Norman! The ladies had to borrow …
For all team competition and individual competition draws, the link is for the EIBA website competition portal https://eibacomps.co.uk/season/9/1 For competitions, we’re either in Area 5 for team ones or Area 10 for individual entries.
Looking forward to the annual outdoor men v ladies match this afternoon in the sunshine with a bit of warmth! This will be the last time when the green has been in Trevor’s hands and we thank him for the work he has done over the last 4 years and wish him well for the …
So the end of the outdoor season is upon us. Friday Night Leagues tomorrow I bekieve Saturday – the Annual Men v Ladies outdoor match. We should have 6 triples or 3 rinks and 2 triples. Fortunately one of the chaps signed up on the ladies side of the sheet, so we might nab him …
Belated happy birthday to Terry Macey. We hope you had a good day. Unfortunately Sarah & Karen’s Aussie Pairs final was rained off so they are playing at Fordbridge Park tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2:00 pm Kevin managed to not only squeeze his 75 shots in but also squeezed a 76-74 victory over Martin Payne who …
Great weather for coming to the end of the outdoor season. It’s been lovely this week, hasn’t it? Not sweltering like last weekend! The last of the Mixed Friendlies is v Masonians tomorrow with Roy, Shaf, Alasdair, Adrian, Paul, Wiola, Jacqui, Ann & Cathy heading over to Chiswick on behalf of the club Sarah & …
Our Indoor Captina, Kevin Keown & his partner CHris Pusey made it through to the Middlesex Mixed Pairs semi-final at the weekend. They beat the Franklands from North London/Bounds Green and, despite a great comeback, lost by just a few shots to Glen & Sue Adams from Paddington. The Final is on 23rd September when …
75 Shots: Roy beat Brian Mixed Drawn Pairs: Gordon & Dave beat John & Peter J on the final end!) Mixed Open Pairs: Jacqui & Brian beat Dawn & Steve Men’s Pairs: Scott & Dave P beat Gym & Roy Men’s Championship: Peter J beat Peter M marked by Peter C. In the blazing heat, …
Get the suncream, hats and water bottles out. It going to be very hot out there today, with a slight risk of thunderstorms. What do you expect? It is England after all! There were fewer competitions this year. Perhaps everyone was just too busy to enter? Certainly quite a few have booked their holiday for …
I would call September late summer. And last night, the Tuesday evening roll up was in full swing. By 8:30 pm, they should have been wearing miners’ helmets. The ones at the far end of the green were moving shadows! It was also a good evening for sitting out with a drink because it was …
On yet another glorious September day, the non-Leamington Middlesex Semi-Finals and Finals took place at Bush Hill Park BC. Karen started well winning her Over 55 Singles semi v Joyce from Hayes but had to wait until the end of the day to play the final v Tonia from Brentham. In her second match with …
The Area 4 competition was held at Cambridge Park yesterday. The winners going through to Sunday’s Finals are Brentham. Aviva, Marie & Janice beat Andrea, Jacqui & Karen. Aviva is new to bowling this summer, so that it’s great that she entered and gained some experience! Brentham play Grovelands in the Final. Cheerfully doing a …
Very sad news received today that Dennis Burtenshaw passed away at the weekend. A stroke prevented him bowling for the last few years but for many years before that, he was a dedicated member of Cambridge Park playing in roll ups, friendlies, TV/R&B leagues, tours, social events etc. Not only that, but behind the scenes, …
After the buzz from Monday’s Crown Green day with San Francisco and alas Vegas taking the prizes, it seems a bit quiet although the roll ups and last few club competition matches are getting played. Jacqui & Karen are working up to their Two Bowl Pairs Semi-Final on Sunday (and hopefully final after). Both girls …
I’m afraid you’ll have to nip to the library or buy a copy of today’s Times to read the article properly. “Peckham Bowls was left abandoned and derelict for eight years. That was until two 35 year old friends who grew up together in Lewisham took it over……” ”Lawn bowls is becoming the Millenials new …
There are just two disciplines left at Leamington for Middlesex. The Senior Singles. Attilio from Uxbridge plays this morning and Hannah ( who put out Tina) plays this afternoon. The Men’s and Ladies Top Club finals are today. Egham ladies are through. Most of the team are familiar to us from indoor comps and county …
The trouble with having a day off work at the beginning of the week, it makes it confusing to what day it really is! It was Thursday so I’ve changed the post heading for yesterdays post. Hannah was first up on D green. This was a challenge (as two others of us found out!). The …
A brilliant effort by the CP girls saw them into the quarter-final on Wednesday afternoon. They were holding their own until just over the halfway point when Hereford stepped up a gear and took the match 17-14. Our girls won the final end, so went out in a high! in the Junior Boys Singles, Ollie …
Alas, Cathy’s singles’ run came to an end yesterday morning in the quarter-finals 17-21 to youngster Rebecca Morley, who then went out in the semi-final. However, Cathy, along with Tina, Ange & Ann have another chance as they won their Senior Fours match yesterday afternoon. They play Wiltshire this morning in the last 16. Good …
Congratulations to Sarah & Karen (super sub for Lucy) who beat Wendy & Derrick from Staines in the semi-final of the South Middlesex Aussie Pairs. They will be playing the final v ?? on 17th September. Great news!
Congratulations to Cathy who had two good wins including a 21-13 victory over the current National Champion of Champions 2023 winner! This puts her into this morning’s quarterfinal v Rebecca Morley from Huntingdonshire. it means our Senior Fours have managed to be given a delayed start to 1:30 pm. However, if Cathy continues her winning …
Sadly Tonia lost to her Devon opponent yesterday. The green seemed to be one-handed which made it difficult if your opponent got that side first! Cathy nearly ran out of time in her Singles as it was neck and neck all the way with only 1 or 2 shots between them all the way through. …
This morning, Mark, Luke, Joe & Matt from Ashford take to the green at 10:00 for the second round of the Men’s Fours against team from Chatham, Kent. They had a good win yesterday and hope to repeat that today. Also at 10:00, Tonia from Brentham starts her Singles challenge against an opponent from Crediton, …
Sadly, Springfield couldn’t get a team together for tomorrow. On a good note, the Club will be open and some people are going down to watch the World Cup football as it’s usually better watching with friends and shouting at the television togther. The bar will be open as usual but not at 10:30!
A brilliant run by the Ladies Pairs yesterday with Kerry & Lou from Ashford making the quarter-finals and only just losing 14-16 after a great comeback. Both the Men’s Triples went out yesterday with the Bounds Green team making one further round that those from Broomfield. Today Kaz Ryan & Sue Butcher take to the …
After a close game Kaz & Paul went out of the Mixed Pairs by just a couple of shots. Both Men’s Triples won their first round matches last night so progress to last 32 in the Nationals. However there is a treat in store this morning! Both Kerry & Lou and Pam & Sandra won …
We hope you’re having a lovely day and being spoiled by the family. Edit: I gather from a couple of little birds that you were spoiling all those that were at the club this morning as you brought in goodies to share. Thank you. That was very kind of you. PS. The crows also …
Good luck to the CP team playing away at this afternoon under the lead of Tony O’Brien. Thanks to Norman and Paul S coming in at short notice. Suncream and hats needed- no wet weather gear! Whoopee!
Unfortunately, our Junior Boys Pairs went out yesterday after a good battle. Today, on C green, Pam Waller & Sandra Wright from Winchmore Hill take on a ladies pair from Dukeries BC in Nottinghamshire, whilst Kerry & Lou from Ashford face a pair fromSwanage BC. Both those games start at 9:30 so we hope our …
A date to remember in our family as it would have been Mum & Dad’s 75th wedding anniversary! They wouldn’t have liked bowling in the rain. According to the Met Office, this current grey miserable downpour should be over mid morning and the Monday afternoon league should be dry and sunny. Hope so! Up in …
For those of you not heading to the National Championships in the next fortnight, we have something else for you to look forward to … Sign up sheet on the noticeboard at the Club. I wonder if we’ll have a Crown rather than a Spider?!
After a quiet couple of days, Middlesex are back in force with the Men’s Pairs and Ladies Triples. Unfortunately neither competition features any Cambridge Park players. Verye arly for a Sunday morning, at 09:00 Tony Waller (he who does a brilliant job on the Bowls Middlesex Facebook page) & Chris Harris face a pair from …
Steve G, Tricia & Dawn found themselves on top form yesterday evening and had a comfortable win in the South Middlesex Triples at Fordbridge Park. A real team effort. Our opposition didn’t play badly either! if only we could play like that all (or nearly all) the time!
Unfortunately it wasn’t quite the start we would have liked yesterday. Tina, Nadine, Cathy & Ann were neck and neck up to 11-11 then the opposition took off to take the match 18-11. However, the Ashford girls fared better with a fairly comfortable win in their first match, only to go down in the second …
By the time some of you will have read this, our Middlesex Four of Tina. Nadine. Cathy & Ann H will have had breakfast, done a mile walk, spent 20 minutes doing stretches and, with adrenaline pumping, will be stepping onto E Green to play their first round at the National Championships in Leamington against …
Lucy, Merve & Mabel have arrived safely in Ireland. Lucy is off to find a bowls club today! Good news.
As we are a Club we need the members to step up and take on various committee roles, etc. and the AGM is the chance to do this as well as bring up any issues you may have. Thursday 28th September at 7:00 pm – Formal notice below. For those wishing to join the Club, …
Well done to Jacqui, Karen, Steve, Tina, Mike, Roy, Shaf, Scott, Tony, Andy, Lucy and Dawn who turned up for R&B League match at Ashford when Storm Anthony was having a good go at annoying outdoor bowlers across the country! Thunder and lightning with heavy showers at 2:00 pm and the Ashford green appeared …
Following on from the work done by Jane and the previous Board, we have now heard back from them. So that’s good! Well done to Jane and the others for relentlessly pursuing this and getting a resolution There will be an AGM and a sheet with nominations for Board positions will go up as …
Happy Birthday from all of us. We hope you have a lovely day. We’re sure you will get spoiled by the family.
Thanks to Sarah for sending this over. Well done to everyone especially in that afternoon torrential downpour! Please let us know when and where you’re playing your singles, Jacqui
Firstly good luck to Tina & Cathy and Karen & Jacqui who are currently (at 09:20) limbering up their limbs, polishing their bowls and focussing their minds on the tasks ahead. Both Karen & Jacqui are in the quarter-finals of the Over 55 Singles followed by the quarter-finals of the Over 55 Pairs playing together. …
Another week flies by! Good luck to Sarah playing the Regional Final of the National Champion of Champions this morning. Good luck to Karen & Jacqui, Marie & still not sure, and Lucy & Dawn in the Middlesex Two Bowl Pairs at Bishop Duppas. Alas, Springfield couldn’t get a team out today so the …
Wishing George a very happy birthday for today. He’s bowling in the leagues tonight so please wish him well from all of us. (He doesn’t have internet connection so won’t see this post.) Thanks
Congratulations to Karen & Jacqui on their continuing winning streak this time in the Middlesex Over 55 Pairs. Also through to the quarter-finals on Sunday are Tina & Cathy. Commiserations to Jean & Ange who came second in their Over 55’s Pairs and also to Tina in the Area Final of the National Senior Singles. …
For anyone playing on Thursday evening, please use the front door and corridor by the indoor green after 7:00 pm. There is a local community group meeting in the dining room. Thanks.
Well done to both Jacqui and Karen who won their respective Middlesex Over 55 Singles last night against two experienced opponents from Ashford. This puts them both into the quarter-finals on Sunday at Ashford. Good luck! It does mean we’re another two players short for Sunday’s friendly if anyone out there is available to play, …
Saturday’s weather was disappointing to say the least and I think only a couple of club games needed to be re-arranged. There were a few cars at the club yesterday morning, so perhaps those games were being played just a day later. With Club competition deadlines approaching at the end of the week, there should …
Both the Met Office and BBC are showing 90% chance of rain for today. A roll up in wellington boots is no fun!
Message from Peter C and Stella S .. The Ladies Championship Quarter-finals : play by 5th August. Semi-finals : play by 26th August Final sometime on weekend of 8th & 9th September All entrants please check your opponents and when you need to play. Thanks! There’s a deadline for each round of each competition so …
It seems to be a quiet weekend coming up, so if anyone fancied joining me for a mixed roll up on Saturday, you’re very welcome 2:00 for 2:30 start dress casual. Weather forecast looks ok! Sadly Sarah & Lucy did pass the winning post first last night in their Senior Pairs Area final. Brilliant for …
Sarah & Lucy face Kaz & Sue B from West Ealing at Egham (neutral green) this evening in the National Senior Pairs Area Final. And Tina plays Hannah H from Bush Hill Park in the National Senior Singles Area Final Brentham during the day. Good luck all of you. We’d like to come and watch …
A 2-1 rink win in the R&B match v Mid Surrey on Saturday . Steve G, Karen, John & Lucy took top rink pipping Dawn, Tricia, Jacqui & Mike by 1! Ann, Cathy & Nadine made to the semi-finals of the Triples on Saturday but went down heavily to West Ealing in the semi. In …
Good luck to Ann, Cathy & Nadine this morning in the quarter-finals of the Middlesex Triples. They play Vicki, Anna & Hayley from Ashford to start. This afternoon, the Club are playing their R&B league v Mid Surrey at 2:30. Paul S & Peter M are playing their club singles this afternoon and are still …
The draw is below for the finals at Cambridge Park on SUNDAY 16th July (not Saturday – but early when I did the post!). As you can see, we are well represented. if any of you can come along and help with teas/coffees etc, please let Norman know.
Brilliant news. Sarah won the Area Final of the National Champion of Champions v Sue Apperly of Bush Hill Park. Next stop a regional final v winner of Bucks area on a neutral green by 1st August. Fantastic news, Sarah!
Cathy won the quarterfinals and her semi final of the Middlesex Singles. Regardless of whether she wins the final or not – next Sunday at Cambridge Park – she will represent Middlesex at the National Championships in Leamington in August. Middlesex Ladies Finals are all day on Sunday 16th July at Cambridge Park. Come along …
We hope you have a good day. Thanks for all the behind-the-scenes jobs you do at Cambridge Park. Have a day off today!
Today, Sunday, Jean & Cathy face each other in the quarterfinals of the Middlesex Singles over at North London. It’s a shame they have to play each other but we know one of them will be playing this afternoon in the semifinals. Good luck to both of you and play well. Tomorrow Sarah is …
Congratulations to Peter J who secured a win v Stuart McC from Ashford in the R&B Singles. Peter stormed away to a 14-3 lead before Stuart scrambled back up to 11-14. Missed the next few ends as I was concentrating on my own game , but it was a win to Peter. On the adjacent …
We love it so much that we’re prepared to battle it out for 2.5 hours in the pouring rain getting soaked right through to the skin! Ok, so that’s not every time we walk on the green but it was like that last night! Ann, Cathy, Tina & Ange went over to Bush Hill Park …
With the Senior Fours going on, Sarah is short of some helpers for Tuesday evening’s roll up with our new bowlers (who are all coming along very nicely). If anyone can join Sarah, Tony & Alasdair, please let her know. I understand Dave P & Co won their Senior Fours v Ashford. Dave P …
First, the not so good news…. The girls made their way over to North London BC (again) on Friday night for the Middlesex Area Final of the National Top Club. Dawn lost the singles by 10 Tina & Ann won the Pairs by 10 Karen, Marie, Nadine & Cathy won the Fours by 7 Sarah, …
From Sarah: Thank you to all the members who supported our Open Day. After our four-week introduction course we have recruited nine new members. I am very hopeful that we will add to that number in the coming weeks. I would especially like to thank Tony, Alasdair, Karen, Julian, Jacqui, Lucy, John and Jane for …
Brian C and Anthony and another reached the Club 75 shot competition. A triple match! Well done to Sarah for reaching the Area Final of the National Champion of Champions. Next match is away v Sue A from Bush Hill Park Tina & Dawn won their respective National Senior Singles and now face each other …
Weather looks set fair for Saturday for the 75 shot competition and boiling hot. This is a really good fun event and now that Brian C has adapted some scoreboards, it means that everyone can see what’s happening. For many years it was only the match marker who knew the score! Contact Peter Chapman for …
It was another 1 shot defeat last night in the Tony Alcock Over 60’s Mixed Double Fours to North London. We all tried very hard but it wasn’t to be. It was the second 1 shot defeat against North London in a week. We need to break the habit!! We play them again next Friday …
On Tuesday, Sarah is running the 4th and final ‘coaching’ session with our new bowlers. To make it a bit different and so everyone gets to know another familiar face, everyone is welcome to come down and join in the bowling fun. Dress casual. 6:30 start. Bar open! Prizes …. Maybe!
The Tony Alcock Over 60s Mixed Double Rink competition continues tonight away at North London Bowls Club. Good luck to those playing. North London are providing strong competition for Cambridge Park in the later stages of various National and County competitions.
Well done to Peter Chapman. The club competition draws are now up at the club on the noticeboard backing onto the kitchen wall. Check out partners and playby dates. Wins for Peter J in the Richmond & Barnes Singles this week, along with both our Ladies Senior Fours – let’s hope they don’t have …
A mixed bag of a week. Wins for Peter J in the Champion of Champions v Pat McC from Ashford. Peter battles from 11-19 down to win 21-20. Never give up is the motto of the day! Wins for Jean & Ange v Tricia & Dawn and Sarah & Lucy v Tina & Cathy in …
The news is now officially out! The Middlesex Ladies Walker Cup team sees ‘old hands’ Ann H & Cathy in the team and a debut selection for Tina Cooper! Congratulations!! The other team members are Tonia (Brentham); Hannah (Bush Hill Park); Sandra (Grovelands); Sue & Megan (West Ealing). Travelling reserves for the match v Hampshire …
Happy birthday for yesterday, Gerry ! We hope you managed to stay cool.
Congratulations to the team who played Sunbury on Sunday. David Hale’s report: Good luck to the team playing Hurlingham Club this afternoon. No thunderstorms expected!!
Well done to Jacqui, Ann H and Dawn who have made it through to the last 16 of the County Two Bowl Singles competition. It was Jacqui’s first go at the competition so she has done very well. Karen won her first round match but lost out to the very experienced Isobel from Bishop Duppas. …
We hope you have a great day and your parents have bought you an inflatable swimming pool so you can cool down! Thanks for all you do with Ruils.
It was another win by 5-1 rinks in the Johns Trophy yesterday. Terrific result. Well done to all the players and the encouragement from the Middlesex President, Dee, and County Administrator Jacquie E. Great to see Jo, Liz, Tony, Mike, Stan, Tommy and Kevin from Middlesex as well as George, Brian, Corale, Nigel, Gym and …
This evening you should be basking in warm sunshine for the Friday Night Leagues as last week’s northerly wind seems to have gone its holidays. Tonight Norman & co play their Middlesex Men’s Triples. The match will be well underway by now so we hope they are doing well. Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 10th), the Club …
Congratulations to both the Tony Allcock Over 60’s Mixed Double rinks who beat Ashford by just 2 shots. Brilliant! And second congratulations to the Ladies Top Club team who took on Brentham. It was 2-2 in rinks but the Pairs and Fours had very convincing wins in their rinks to give us the win! For …
For those who came to the Open Day and would like to have more coaching, Sarah us running a 4-week course starting tonight at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tonight’s session will be indoors as all 6 rinks will be in use outdoors. Don’t be shy and don’t worry if you haven’t signed up yet. …
We are out in force tonight with 10 ladies playing in the National Top Club v Brentham alongside out National Over 60’s Mixed double rinks in the Tony Allcock Trophy v Ashford (We’ve played them before!!) Tony Allcock Teams: Tricia, Jacqui, Norman & Steve Janice. Corale, Peter J & Dave P Ladies Top Club: Singles …
Well done to the. Luv team who had a 2-1 rink win v Chertsey on Sunday afternoon. As well as winning, a lot of fun was had too! —- With both Cambridge Park teams playing each other in the Middlesex Ladies Fours quarter-final yesterday morning, it was inevitable that one of them wouldn’t make the …
The Club team entries have gone in. For those of you wishing to play in individual comps – singles, pairs, triples or fours, please register your own account , select the entries you’d like and pay online. Deadline Sunday 4th June
Big match for the Middlesex Ladies today as they take on Berkshire in the first round of the National Inter-County Johns Trophy -A six rinker Play starts at 1.30 pm at Cambridge Park. The girls will welcome any of you who would like to come along and support them. Cambridge Park are well represented with …
Well done to everyone who has played in these matches. It’s been a few years since we made our mark!
Ann Macey wants to thank everyone who bought tickets for the raffle that was drawn on Monday in aid of the Riding for the Disabled Park Lane Stables. A magnificent £536.00 was raised and all the prizes were claimed on Monday at the Open Afternoon. Top prize winners: 1st Lawn Mower – drawn by Ann …
Well done to Sarah for masterminding the Cambridge Park Open Afternoon in conjunction with the Bowls England Big Bowls Weekend imitative. However it wouldn’t have worked so well or been such fun without all of the members who came along to help meet and greet, share some skills on the indoor and outdoor green, chat …
Well done to everyone yesterday. It was a tough game and we wouldn’t have got through by 6 shots without every player’s contribution in either winning ends or preventing Ashford from getting more shots when the final few ends were crucial. Next Opponents Brentham. Date to be decided! Our next opponents in the Double Rink …
Big weekend starting tonight when our men play Ashford in the National Top Club at 6:00. (No Friday Night Leagues tonight) Tomorrow morning, the Ladies play Ashford in the second round of the Middlesex Double Rink competition starting at 10:00. One rink home, one away. On Sunday, the ladies play… yes, you’ve guessed it, Ashford …
Jane alerted us to major roadworks in Twickenham this weekend (oh, yippee) so wherever you’re going, allow some extra time.
Don’t forget to put your club competition entry form and fees in by the end of the Bank Holiday Weekend.
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!
Apologies for not posting this earlier in the day. Hope you’ve had a lovely day with bowling, beer and besties!
Happy Birthday, Ray Verralls! We hope you have a lovely day filled with jazz, cricket and football! Thanks for all the work you do for us. Arranging fixtures with an ever changing calendar isn’t easy.
Pack the suncream today. Up to 20c. Hasn’t the weather been kind to us this last week? Long may it continue. Of course it would be nice if it rained during the hours of darkness just to keep things fresh. I’m looking for Camelot … “The rain must never fall till after sundown; By 8 …
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 …
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 …
We’re looking forward to hosting our first Middlesex Men’s game for many years on Thursday. Four rinks v various Home Counties sides. Come along and watch, pick up tips, enjoy the fun. Think weather should be ok too. Match starts at about 2:00. Bar open all afternoon.
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.
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. …
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.
Friday Night Triples League starts tonight! Play starts between 5:00 & 5:30 but no later. Met Office says less than 10% chance of rain, so it looks ok! You’ll probably need a fleece or jumper though. Enjoy!
Sarah has been beavering away in joining Cambridge Park in with Bowls England Big Bowls Weekend with our own event on Monday 29th May. Flyers as shown below are available at the Club. Please distribute to all your various contacts – family, Friends, other sports or creative groups, neighbours and the like. It’ll be a …
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.
Great day on Monday with lots of bowlers of all ages and abilities joining in the fun. Well done for Ange for organising, to Jacquie E for spending her birthday with us – a lot of the time in the kitchen; to Jane behind the bar and everyone who came along. The atmosphere was brilliant! …
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 …
Unfortunately Masonians couldn’t get a team together for Saturday, so the match has been cancelled. Enjoy the Coronation and all the Street Parties if you’re going to them. We’ll be happy to see what you’re all doing – probabyl in and out of the rain! Don’t forget on Monday there’s Coronation Bowls starting at 11:30 …
I’ve added the two Men’s competitions for which we now have dates. _Tuesday 23rd for Middlesex Double Rink and Friday 26th for National Top RInk. Brian N is kindly re-arranging the Friday Night Leagues for that date. Both matches are 5:30 for 6:00 pm start. Steve G is still awaiting a date for the National …
Final post of the day! Ange has put a sign up sheet on the noticeboard (opposite the indoor green) for next Monday. Everyone welcome for 11:30, Ploughman’s Lunch at 1:00 followed by a ‘Spider’ and ‘friendly’ game – maybe a men v ladies. Ann Macey is still selling raffle tickets in aid of the Riding …
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.
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, …
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 …
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 …
11:30 – Bowls for beginners; 1:00Ploughman’s Lunch 2:00 Men v Ladies. Scott will be putting a sign up sheet on the noticeboard I believe the raffle in aid of Park Lane Stables will be on Monday 8th too. More details when known.
Waiting for more details and photo but we were awarded a Local Heroes Award with our relationship with Ruils Independent Living. Waiting for the exciting details!
Don’t panic when you receive the above text with vibration on your phone today. It is just a test. It will last 10 seconds and you swipe across your screen to remove it.
Probably not looking at all our knees, hips, etc! Have you ever run it? Do you know anyone running this weekend? Unfortunately the rainy weather forecast isn’t that great but maybe that’s better if you’re a runner? There’s a long gap between indoor and outdoor seasons this year, isn’t there? Seems to be dragging …
Sarah has updated the Bowls Etiquette sheets. Please help yourself when next at the Club. Thank you!
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 …
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 …
We all had very good games at MIddlesex Finals yesterday. Peter & Peter we’re behind then scooped up a 5 which put them into the lead and all was going well until the Bounds Green Pair took a 5 towards the end of the match and our boys just couldn’t quite catch up. they were …
Sign up sheets for Mixed Drive on Saturday 29th April at 2:30 pm and May outdoor fixtures will be up at the Club tonight, just ahead of the meeting at 7:00 pm regarding the proposed 5G mast site in our car park! There’s quite a lot of basic info on sites for telecoms masts on …
For those of you playing and those wishing to come and support your fellow Club members, the MIddlesex Indoor Finals will be at Glebelands on Saturday. Order of Play below. Good luck everyone! Glebelands I B C is just off the A 406 North Circular Road, near the A1 turnoffs. Summers Lane , …
Happy Easter to all our members, their families and friends a very happy Easter The Club will be closed on Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.