The Raffle for Park Lane Stables RDA

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 …

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It Was Bowls and it was Big!

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 …

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Ashford BC – Our New Besties??

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 …

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Busy Weekend!

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

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Big Bowls Open Day – Monday 29th May

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 …

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Bank Holiday Monday

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

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Calendar Update Again – 1st May!

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 …

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Outdoor Fixtures

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 …

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A Trip to Nottingham

On Tuesday Dave Pitt starts his Over 60’s National SIngles challenge at Nottingham Indoor Sports Centre at 3;00 pm. On Thursday at 6:30, our own Peter Judge, Norman Chart and Peter Twells (subbing for Steve G) will be playing their first match in the National Over 50’s Triples. At the weekend, Egham held it’s Open …

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Big Thank You from Steve G!

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

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Well Done Andy & Will!

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

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And the finalists are ….

Tina, Mike & Peter T will be playing Tony, Will & Andy H Congratulations to Steve, Norman & Peter J and Karen, Brian & Brian who were the other semi-finalists. It was a long day’s play! Well done to Stella and Brian for the organisation of the weekend as well as all the club comps …

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They Won! Whoop-de-doo!

What a brilliant result! 19-15. Steve, Norman and Peter led 7-2 after 4 ends; 10-4 after 10 ends then all went quiet for another hour and half until the news came through! So it’s off to Nottingham they go in early April Dave P & Eldred lost the Area Finals of the Over 60’s Pairs …

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Yellow Weather Warning

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

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More Wins!

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

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Whoopee. CP Has More Winners!

Not leaving it just to the Over 50’s Men to celebrate this weekend, it was another absolutely brilliant result with Tina, Tricia & Teresa winning their National Over 50’s Triples Area semifinal v Camberley this morning. Great stuff! Please let us know when and where you’re playing.

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BINGO!

I’m sure that’s what we would have  yelled if we’d won another National between us, but this time it is all about BIngo! Get your dabbers and dibbers ready for Sign up on the sheet underneath the original of this poster at the Club.   Talking of Nationals, good luck to Steve & Co in …

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A Hot Shot!

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

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Big Matches Today!

First of all it’s a big match for us as we take on London Welsh this afternoon.  A hard working day for Karen & Sarah as they prepare and serve our post match meal. Lastly, it’s the Open Singles Championship from Potters this afternoon.  Unfortunately, they don’t seem to be showing the Potters Champion of …

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Friday Again!

Good to see the sun during the day and it felt a bit warmer than the last couple of days.  Maybe it’s psychological! Roll on spring! Some twists and turns in yesterday’s World Bowls matches weren’t there?  Katherine Rednall goig down heavily in the first set, although neither she nor Cerianne had their best games.  …

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Are you Bowled Out Yet?!

Just caught up with the Mixed Pairs Final plus Nick Brett v David Gourlay and Mark Dawes v Michael Stepney and feel very bowled out! Some fabulous shots by all the players and all those that won today deserved it.  Well done to Stewart Anderson & Cerianne Glen on their Mixed Pairs win against last …

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Bowls Hits the BBC!

Today at 1:00 pm on BBC 2 we’ll be able to see the Open Pairs Final between Greg Harlow & Nicky Brett v Michael Stepney & Jason Greenslade followed by last year’s Champion Les Gillett playing Stuart Irwin in the Open Singles. The 10:00 am match is viewable on the BBC Red Button. I did …

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How Are Your Eyes?!

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

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And on to Thursday

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

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Early Bird Practice

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

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January Blues?

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

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Potters Tour November 2023

Happy 2023! Mike Cooper is putting the signup sheet for this year’s Potters Tour today. If you haven’t been so far, have heard all the stories of the fun we have,  and would like to go this November, please add your name to the sign up sheet. Basic cost is £549 + £5 cancellation insurance.  …

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New Year

The club is open New Year’s Eve, with a roll starting at 2:00 pm. Please arrive by 1:45 so we can see if we’re playing triples or rinks. We’ll finish around 4:30 pm On New Year’s Day the club will be closed. Open again for morning roll up on Monday 2nd.

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Happy Christmas to One and All!

Wishing all Cambridge Park Members, their families, our friends and supporters a very Happy Christmas! Stay safe and well and enjoy every moment you have even at those times when you get beaten at Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly etc.  There’ll be another time.  Sing loud and smile! Unless you’ve ventured way up north to find …

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Oh Boo!

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

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Yippee!

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

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Sad News for Middlesex.

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

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Hot, Hot, Hot

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

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What A Swell Party That Was!

Well done to Karen the Chef, Sarah the Sous Chef and all the helpers who peeled, chopped prepared and served the Christmas Dinner. It was fantastic! The tables looked lovely- thanks, Wilma. The spontaneous raffle raised over £200 for the Salvation Army. A splendid occasion where all the club members did their bit to make …

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Under Pressure

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

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Brrrrr!

Very cold out this morning but did not appear icy which is good. We hope you are all managing to stay warm adding extra layers, a hot water bottle etc to help. Moving also raises your temperature so maybe a little dancing – even if you’re seated ! For those wishing to get into the …

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Club Competition Draws

Had a really good pasting in the National Two Bowl Singles tonight.  I was ahead after the first end, then was ceremoniously stuffed 1-21 by Kylie Jenkins of Egham just returned from her England team trial.   So pleased to get the 1! Anyway, as a result I got home somewhat earlier than expected! If you …

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Club Competitions

The eagle-eyed members will have spotted the Club Competition draws up on the noticeboard. I will load them onto a separate page on the website but not be able to do that before Wednesday night. One good National result for Sarah & Lucy as they beat Tina & Dawn on the final end of the …

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The Tourists Return

IMG_0166 For the first time since we’ve been touring, we haven’t got a team in the final but we have had a successful and fun week, returning very well fed, entertained and almost bowled out!  (With the London & Southern Counties Challenge Shield tomorrow, and several National comps over the next few days, we have …

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A Mixed Bag Today

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

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Hose Pipe Ban Will Stay Until March

Well that’s better news (although slightly surprising after the rain we’ve had this week) than learning about higher taxes and snow coming towards the UK this wekeend.  To be fair that probably doesn’t apply to London and hopefully work affect Strictly Come Dancing in Blackpool! Some good quality bowling in the Nationals this week, but, …

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BBC 100 Years

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

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Club Competition Entry Forms

As promised by Stella Spaulding, Brian Crickmay and Dave Redington (thank you again, all of you), here is the Club Competition entry form in 3 versions!  You can see what it looks like below or click on the download for either the Word or pdf version or Dave is leaving hard copies at the Club …

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Yes to Success!

Well done to all the Egham Trophy players this morning in a successful 88-77 win v Hounslow. Our prize is a tie v Egham on Sunday 30th at 10:00 am. Home and away. Thanks to Karen for keeping the scores on the doors. An important role. Thanks also to those who made the teas and …

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Who Loves a Race Night? You Do! WOW!

Reports from Friday’s night event say it was a success from all different sorts of perspective. The punters, the organisers, the chill maker and her glamorous assisant, the bar girl and the raffle mistress to name but a few! From Ann Macey: “A big thank you to everyone who helped me to raise a massive …

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Tip Re Gas & Electricity Bills

In case you didn’t hear/see it, there was a suggestion which came from a BBC email that everyone should take readings from the gas and electricity meters today and submit to their supplier. This should ensure you should pay today’s rates for gas/electricity used up to the end of today rather than paying 1st October …

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Indoor Fixtures 2022-2023 including The First Friendly of the Indoor Season on Wednesday 5th October!

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

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Weyhey – The Girls Did It!

A fantastic end to the outdoor season with a win for THE GIRLS!  Ah, revenge is sweet. Saturday afternoon went with a swing in glorious September sunshine. We had 33 on the green (Scott kindly came in part way through for Nadine when she was under the weather) A brilliant start for Jacqui, Stella, Sarah …

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Duty and Service

Wow, wasn’t there a lot to take in yesterday and, taking everything into account, the previous 10 days.  The disbelief, the crowds, the flowers, the emotions and The Queue.  There will never be another one like it. Amid the grandeur, it was good to hear that simple services were going on around the country.  Ray …

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Lying in State

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

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Flag Details

As expected Cambridge Park hoisted their flag to half mast yesterday morning , thanks to Sarah & Norman. It is actually a third rather than a half. This morning the flag was raised to full mast (thanks, Sarah) and will remain so until 13:00 tomorrow, Sunday,  in accordance with government guidelines during an Accession to …

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Club AGM

The AGM for Cambridge Park Bowling & Sports Club Ltd including the Indoor and Outdoor Clubs will be held on Thursday 29th September at 2.00 pm at the Club. We have a brilliant club but it needs your help to spread the tasks that are required to keep it running smoothly, working together to make …

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H M the Queen

What terribly sad news to hear that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has passed away.  What an amazing life she has led.  You cannot fault her commitment to her duty to the country and its people.   We may not have known her personally, but she has always been there.  For many, she has been the ‘constant’ …

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More National Finals Results

Today Sandra Williamson-Mills played Annalisa from Lincs in the Ladies SIngles Championship.  Annalisa was hot footing from her Fours win on Tuesday and her experience managed to get the win over Sandra.  Annalisa’s run ended in the last 16. On another green, the Paddington chaps were playing the Senior Fours.  They got off to a …

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Competitive Indoor Bowls 2022-2023

We’ve got the dates through for the National Inter Club competitions.  So, if you’re keen to get play in these sorts of matches, get the dates in your diary as well as the afternoon of Saturday 9th October as we’ll have a try out of possible men’s v possible ladies teams. Except for the Top …

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What About a New Hobby?

Channel 4 is starting a four-part series tonight with Alex Brooker as he goes around the country with a ‘mate’ trying out various new hobbies – three per programme.  It should be a lot of fun and Alex is a tough chap – remember the series when he did the training to swim the channel.  …

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Tuesday Afternoon Now Free

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

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Big Matches for Friday in Cambridgeshire!

Good luck to Tina Cooper and Dave Pitt as they enter into the Regional semi finals (the top 32 in the country) of their respective National Senior Singles representing Middlesex. The neutral green is St Neots, so not exactly close for a band of supporters to go along unfortunately. Tina plays at 10:00 against Cynthia …

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Congratulations Dave Pitt!

Yesterday Dave became the 2022 Middlesex Singles Champion. Congratulations! A report from Tony Waller when Dave was 16-8 up. “Pitt puts his first bowl one foot from the jack and follows up with his other three inside it” Oh wouldn’t it be lovely if we could all do that?! At CP, the Springfield match on …

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Mixed Friendlies This Weekend

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

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The Ladies Did It. They Won!

Well done to all the girls that played in the Top Club tonight v Grovelands. A 3-1 win. Only Dawn failed to win and was outbowled. 9-21. Fantastic win for the Fours 29-9; a tight game for the Triples 14-12; and a comfortable win for the Pairs 24-18. Many thanks to Brentham for hosting us …

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Big Game Tonight – Thursday 38 July

The Ladies are playing Grovelands in the Middlesex Final of National Top Club Competition. A win tonight would put us into the last 32 in the country, which hasn’t happened for a long time. 5.30 pm start at Brentham BC (neutral green). Supporters very welcome but, if you can’t make it, please keep your fingers …

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It Was A Good Day at the Office …

… or rather on the bowls greens! It kicked off with the Middlesex Ladies Fours Final at Bush Hill Park,  Tina, Corale, Nadine & Cathy whooshed off at the start to 13-1 before North London realised they could bowl on this rink and  set to it!  They pulled right back up and towards the end …

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Bowls Greens and Watering

You may not know, but our web host is John Quinn from Bowls Central.  John is a very highly qualified and highly respected green keeper and has an article in Bowls International every month alerting green keepers to what to look out for from ‘localised dry patches’ to ‘wetting agents’ to ‘top soil’, ‘sand’ and …

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Congratulations to Tina!

Tina won her Middlesex Area Senior singles Final 21-11 over Hannah Hollis from Bush Hill Park. This puts her into the Regional Quarter finals v the winner of Essex South on 5th August (venue to be announced) and hopefully off to the National Finals at Leamington Spa Fantastic achievement!

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Friday Once Again!

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

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Good Luck to Nadine!

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

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Buck Moon

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

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Hot, Hot, Hot!

If it wasn’t hot enough yesterday, the temperature is creeping up again today. As a result, the ladies match v Bishop Duppas has been cancelled this afternoon Please ensure you have plenty of water to drink. Your body will absorb it so the usual thought of “Where’s the nearest loo?” when you go out won’t …

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Congratulations to Middlesex!

The Middlesex girls made a good start v Isle of Wight but then the visitors started closing the gap and by about the 14th end, there were only about two shots in it across the board, then all became equal. On 21st end, an unlucky bowl from the opposition knocked their nearest bowl out of …

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Well Done to our Girls!

The day started cloudy but at a pleasant temperature but, by the time we reached Brentham, the sun was out in all its glory and the temperature shot up! A real team effort across the rinks resulted in: Singles – Dawn v Tonia: 21-10 Pairs – Ange & Ann v Mary & Pat: 18-16 (and …

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Saturday 9th July

Congratulations to the Senior Fours – Norman, Steve G, Mike C & Laurence who won their quarter-final match v Brentham last night.  More details on semi-final to follow when known. This morning Steve P has been asked to be at West Ealing at 9:30 for the Unbadged Quarter Finals but we’re not sure who he’s …

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Friday Updates

Firstly congratulations to Sarah & Lucy on their win this week against Elaine & partner from Hurlingham Park. They whizzed off the starting line to 12-0 then the HP duo crawled back up to 13-13. Sarah & Lucy moved into top gear to win 24-14. They now face Hannah & Sue from Bush Hill Park …

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Some More Wins!

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

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A 2022 Trophy!

Congratulations to our girls – Ann, Jean, Nadine, Sarah, Tina, Tricia, Cathy and Dawn who had a convincing win over North London in the Middlesex Ladies Double Rink Final yesterday. Jean’s opposition got off to a good start being 6-0 up after 4 ends and only scored 3 more shots after that with our girls …

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Friday Night

Along with the Friday Night League and Fish & Chips for those who’ve ordered them, Lucy & Kevin L play Tina & Ashley in the National Mixed Pairs starting around 6.00 pm. That will be a match worth watching! The match will either be on Rink 2 or 4 if the league teams could leave …

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Just Missed Out

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

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Men’s Over 55’s Pairs

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

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Ann Barrett says “Hello”!

Just bumped into Ann Barrett at West Ealing enjoying her first trip out at the club for 5 months. She said to say hello to everyone there and wishes everyone well i their remaining comps. If she can get a lift down to the Double Rink Final at West Ealing next Saturday and/or the Walker …

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Well Done, Sarah!

After the County match v Staines last Wednesday, Sarah was awarded her Middlesex Colts’ Badge by Dee Hardy. I believe Sarah gets the full County Badge quite soon. Congratulations, Sarah, you have definitely earned the award. Sarah & Lucy were in action on Sunday morning in the National Ladies Pairs v Tricia & Dawn. It …

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Lights, Cameras, Action … and Water!

Some exciting news! Bowls England will be coming down to the Club tomorrow (Friday) to do some filming. Please could as many of you come down whether you’re playing or just watching. Wear bright casual clothes bearing in mind, it will be very hot. (Swimsuits would be going a bit too far!) Dig out those …

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Club Competitions

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

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4 out of 16 = 25%

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

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Sunday 12th June Busy!

This morning, several of the girls will be at the Middlesex Two Bowls Singles comp for Areas 3&4 at Hayes B C. At home, starting at 10:00 am, two Mixed Fours will be playing Bishop Duppas the the Tony Alcock Trophy at C P. supporters and spectators welcome at both venues. And finally, Belated Happy …

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Wins All Round!

There were wins for Lucy & Kevin as well as Dawn & Paul C in the National Mixed Pairs and a win for our Ladies in the National Top Club this weekend. Well done! However I think the biggest triumph was the brilliant concert from Buckingham Palace which started with that wonderful tea party with …

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Wednesday 1st June

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

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Updates!

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

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SML v Hampton.

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

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London 100 Mile Bike Ride – Sunday 29th May – One of our Bowlers will be Pedalling!

Good luck to Laurence as he attempts the Ride London-Essex 100 Mile Bike Ride.  The charity for which he is collecting is Prostate Cancer. If you feel you could give Prostate Cancer a bit of a boost and Laurence’s legs a bit of a spur on to complete the course, the link is here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/2022-ridelondon-8218 …

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Thursday

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

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Mid Surrey BC Centenary

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

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Saturday 21st May

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

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Congratulations to Audrey!

Well done to Audrey who was presented with her County Badge by Maureen Lawford after the game by Framlingham Castle yesterday. Congratulations also to Christine Macleod from Brentham, who was presented with her Colt’s Badge . Further congratulations to Norman & Steve who won their Senior Men’s Pairs. A good day on all accounts!

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Monday Afternoon Leagues

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

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Thursday 12th May

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

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Win, Win, Win!

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

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Warming Up!

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

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Sunny Saturday!

But don’t be deceived, it’s chilly out there!  If you’re coming to the roll up at 11.00 am this mornng, make sure you’re warm. Traffic around Twickenham will be busy all day as it’s the Army & Navy annual match. This afternoon I’m putting the entries in for the Middlesex Indoor Competitions for 2022/23, so …

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Congratulations to Kevin L!

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

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Ready, Steady ….

Gooooooooo! We have started playing outdoors now with our first match on Sunday 1st May v Masonians at home.  Just need 5 more players.   There are outdoor roll ups today and Friday from 10.00-12.00, Thursday evening at 6.00 pm.  If the traffic from the rugby is putting you off on Saturday afternoon, we can …

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Outdoor Roll Ups

A great time was had by all who came along on Saturday afternoon.  The sun shone down, the birds were singing the green was pretty good once we all got the hang of less green and a lot more weight than indoors!  Good to see Mike C, Ron B & Graham K spectating for all …

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Subscriptions!

I think most of you will have received your subs invoices by now.  If you haven’t please speak to Ange. The best option for paying is direct from your bank account to the Cambridge Bowling & Sports Club bank account.  Details on your invoice.  Use the invoice number as the reference. Second best option is …

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The MCC

Now before all your cricket fans out there get your eyes and ears open and alert, I am in fact referring to Melbourne, Australia, where Steven K started a new job and he and his family moved out there just before hte start of our indoor season. He writes:_ It’s been a Fantastic Summer season. …

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Subscriptions 2022-23

Dear Members, As you are all well aware, the costs of Utility bills are going to increase considerably (50% +!) over the next twelve months. At our last Board meeting (all Board minutes are on the Board site by the rink lights cupboard) we considered a variety of options with regards absorbing these costs. These …

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Outdoor Fixtures

The May match sign up sheets will be on the noticeboard today.   There will also be 25 copies of the Outdoor Fixture list as it stands on 13 April.  Of course, there may be some odd tweaks. If anyone spots anything amiss on the sign up sheets, please let me know! Thanks   PS  The …

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The Weather is Warming Up!

They say it’s going to be 17 C today.  This is good news and means we’re looking forward to starting outdoors.  Hopefully we’ll get the date for when the green opens very soon as we have both friendly and competition matches at the beginning of May and the Friday Leagues will be starting.  Here are …

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Club Winners!

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

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Middlesex Indoor Winners and Runners Up

Congratulations to Ange on a cracking win in the Middlesex Indoor Singles.  She was on fire but alas, Angela Frankland, couldn’t find the green for love nor money and only crept onto the scoreboard when 0-17 down. Congratulations to Dave Pitt who won the Men’s SIngles and went on to win the other three finals …

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Saturday Games

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

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Hounslow Chaps through to Semi-Finals

After their warm up against our lads on Monday night (!), Dave Pitt, John Donoghue and Ray SNellings headed off to Nottingham to pay in the final stages of the Over 50’s Triples.  They play a team from Folkestone at 09:30 this morning.  You can watch the live scoring although not the actual match on …

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National O50’s Triples

Well done to Dave Pitt, John Donoghue and Ray Snelling who are in the quarter-finals of the National Over 50’s Triples at Nottingham. They play Riverain at 1:30 today. Although you can’t physically see the game, you can keep an eye on the live scoring on the competition page – Final Stages – of the …

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Pancake Tuesday

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

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A Successful First of the Finals Day

Well done to Competition Organiser Ange, for a successful Saturday. Winners so far: Ladies Challenge Cup: Ann Bamber  (Stella Spaulindg Runner-Up) Men’s Challenge Cup:  Andy Hawes  (Steve Harbud Runner-Up) Two Bowl Singles:  Peter Judge  (Dave Pitt Runner-Up) Drawn Mixed Triples:  Ray Verralls, Lucy Horan & Dave Pitt  (Ange Cumine, Scott Cumine & Peter Twells Runners …

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A Boost for Cancer Research

From Ann Macey: To all members who bought raffle tickets, a BIG THANK YOU! We raised £626.00 for Cancer Research. 1st: Hamper:  Eileen Jolliffe 2nd: Bottle Brandy –  Ann Dale 3rd:  Bathroom Hamper – Joan O’Neill and multiple other prize winners! Well done to Peter Twells with his bingo calling and to Ange Banger & …

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Next!

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

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Do Your Bowls Need Stamping?

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

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World Skating Championships

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

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Sunday Results

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

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Sunday is Here Again!

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

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Action Friday!

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

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Competition Updates

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

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A Draw or Maybe a Win!

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

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Curling is Back!

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

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Eyes Right!

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

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The 5C’s

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

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RED WEATHER WARNING – BE CAREFUL

The days of hanging a piece of seaweed out of your window to get the weather are long gone.   Thanks to technology including GPS systems, the weather forecasts are now much more reliable. Please don’t go out unless you have to.  Snuggle down with tea, the Olympics and your favourite films.  Of course some will …

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How Good is Your Technique?

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

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Olympics – Curling

If you’re awake now (7;00 am), the GBR Men’s team are playing Switzerland and are 3-1 up so far.  I think both the men’s and ladie’s teams are lying 3rd in their league round robins.  Let’s hope they can capitalise on this and get GBR on the medal table – in whatever colour we can! …

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Good Middlesex Wins!

Congratulations to Peter T, Gym, Bob and Peter J who, in various combinations, won their Middlesex Triples v Hounslow (on the last bowl on the final end – wow!) and in the Fours v Century. Well done, chaps. Keep going so we can report more results like these! Alas, the trio went into second place …

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To Face Mask or Not To Face Mask?

Today’s question!  Wearing a face covering does protect others, that’s a given.  Will you continue to wear yours even when you don’t have to?  TFL and assorted supermarkets don’t seem to be relaxing their rules although I believe Morrisons are.  Would that stop you from shopping there?  We have become so accustomed to wearing a …

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Club News

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

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Farewell to Carol Curwood

Today the family and friends of Carol Curwood will say their sad goodbyes for a wife,  mother, grandmother, great grandmother.  The service will be at Hanworth Crematorium at 10.50 this morning. A tough day for Brian and the family but there will be opportunities to remember the happy times and days of her life afterwards …

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Sunday 23rd January

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

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Fellow’s Friday

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

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More Bowls on BBC2 Today

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

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Win Some, Lose Some

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

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Sad News for the New Year

We heard that Carol Curwood passed away last week. She was a bowler originally, then after she became ill, was a great supporter of Brian and events at the club and sparkles when she had all her family around her. They will feel her loss with great sadness. Deepest sympathies to Brian, Daniel and all …

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