PS Well done and thanks to Audrey for organising the competition. Perhaps you will repeat in 2021?!
Author: Dawn Slaughter
Skipped!
Thanks to everyone who bowled in the morning session, then lifted, transported and loaded all the old bits of wood, pallets and etc. from where the old shed used to be and into the skip in the car park!
Great job and very much appreciated! Thanks.
Sad News to Report Today
We have just learned that Jack Bache lost his battle with cancer yesterday and our deepest sympathies go out to his family on their loss.
A left-handed clever bowler with a quick wit, a lively sense humour and such a fun person to have on your team, he will be well remembered and missed by Cambridge Park and Sunbury bowls clubs.
I was trying to think the last time we saw him play – last summer he played at Sunbury against us and maybe managed the odd indoor game at the start of the 2019 indoor season, never failing to let his illness get the better of his outlook on the joys of life.
Jack’s funeral will be on 11th September at Hanworth Crematorium. As the numbers permitted to attend are very restricted, we shall have to raise a mug, cup or glass in memory of a much loved and well respected member of the Cambridge Park family.
Pinch and Pnch for the First of the Month!
September. SEPTEMBER How did that come around so quickly?!
Anyone returning to work after the long lockdown and easing of restrictions? Good luck to those teachers returning to strange new rules. We’re thinking of you.
Did anyone take up the £10 off Monday-Wednesday meals? Sort of wish I had done now that it’s finished.
Dates for this week
Wednesday 2nd – The final round of the 3-Way Triples with Strawberry Hill and Teddington. 2.30 pm at Strawberry Hill.
Saturday 5th – MIxed Triples v Isleworth at Cambridge Park. Think we’re still a couple of names short as they would like 4 triples, rather than three. Plese sign up if you can play or let Dawn or Gordon know if you’re down at the club mid week.
Men v Ladies – Saturday 19th September at 1.00 pm – Final Outdoor Match of a Strange Season
Saturday 29th – Another Win and Saturday 5th – Another Match Ahead!
Well done to Gordon and the team including for their first match, as we had a good win on all rinks v West Ealing yesterday.
It was bloomin’ cold, there were showers and the wind was biting. More like November than August! Fortunately it’s a bit better all round for today’s match v Chertsey this afternoon. Good luck to all those playing.
Next Saturday, the match v Isleworth will now be at Cambridge Park. Sign up sheet in the lobby. We arelooking for 4 triples. 2.00 pm start.
Wednesday 26th August – Three Way Triples Match Report from Audrey
We were received with a very warm welcome by the team of Teddington BC yesterday for our second round of the 3-Way Triples. They were preparing their rinks when I arrived, what a sight I saw:
David Bryant -Obituaries from the EIBA and Bowls England – What a Legend He Was!
From the EIBA:
The English Indoor Bowling Association is saddened to learn of the passing of the man regarded by many as the greatest lawn bowler of all time, David J. Bryant CBE, at the age of 88.
David won five Commonwealth Games gold medals, eleven World Outdoor Bowls Championship medals and nine titles at the World Indoor Championships during an illustrious career.
He was widely recognisable as the face of bowls and was renowned for using a tobacco pipe whilst playing. He was awarded the MBE and then CBE for services to lawn bowls.
Peter Thompson, Chief Executive, said: “David was an icon, whose name was synonymous with the sport of flat green bowls both in and outside the bowling community. He was well respected by all and he always found time to advise and guide many younger bowlers. He will be sorely missed.”
At the World Indoor Championships, David won no fewer than nine World Championships – three singles and six pairs titles with Tony Allcock OBE.
He represented England at the British Isles Indoor Series for 27 years, his first appearance was 1965 in Cardiff and his last was 1992 in Teignbridge (Scotland).
He achieved great success in the National Indoor Championships winning 10 Titles: –
- National Singles – 1963/64, 1964/65, 1966/67,1968/69, 1970/71, 1971/72, 1976/77, 1978/79, 1982/83
- National Pairs – 1981/82 with David Rhys Jones.
The English Indoor Bowling Association sends its condolences to wife Ruth and the rest of David’s family and friends. His service to the sport will not be forgotten and he will be missed by many.
and from BOWLS ENGLAND:
Bowls England is saddened to learn of the passing of the man regarded by many as the greatest lawn bowler of all time, David J. Bryant CBE, at the age of 88.
David won five Commonwealth Games gold medals, eleven World Outdoor Bowls Championship medals and nine titles at the World Indoor Championships during an illustrious career.
He was widely recognisable as the face of bowls and was renowned for using a tobacco pipe whilst playing. He was awarded the MBE and then CBE for services to lawn bowls.
David Tucker, Bowls England Board Chair, said: “David was an icon for many decades, whose name was synonymous with our sport. He was well-respected by all who knew him. I was fortunate to compete against David on the green on many occasions, often coming on the wrong end of the scoreline, but a match against him was always a pleasure and includes many memories that I will never forget. My thoughts are with David’s family and friends at this time.”
David claimed his first Commonwealth Games successes at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia, where he secured Gold in both the singles and fours. He went on to claim singles gold in 1970, 1974 and 1978.
He won the inaugural World Outdoor singles title at Kyeemagh, Australia, in 1966 and went on to win a further four gold medals at the World Outdoor Championships (two singles, one triples and one team), securing eleven medals in total (five gold, three silver, three bronze) between 1966 and 1988.
At the World Indoor Championships, David won no fewer than nine World Championships – three singles and six pairs titles with Tony Allcock OBE.
He also helped his county, Somerset, win the Middleton Cup on numerous occasions, as well as being crowned National Champion on 16 further occasions:
- National Singles – 1960, 1966, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975
- National Pairs – 1965, 1969, 1970
- National Triples – 1966, 1977, 1985
- National Fours – 1957, 1968, 1969, 1971
Bowls England sends its condolences to wife Ruth and the rest of David’s family and friends. His service to the sport will not be forgotten and he will be missed by many.
Saturday 29th August – Triples v West Ealing – Away at 3.00 pm – WHITES!
Those playing will need to get the whites out of the wardrobe – probably for the first time this year!
A new one-way system is in place around West Ealing BC and team players will be advised by separate email but if any of you would like to come and support the team ….
Once you go past Boston Manor Station (on your left), drive past the Harvester and take the 2nd right – Cardiff Road. At the end, turn right into Clitherow Avenue, then turn left onto Haslemere Avenue Take 2nd left into Mervyn Road. West Ealing BC is about 150 yds down on the left hand side – drive up the track between the houses and turn right before you get to the football training ground!
EIBA – Updated Guidance on Returning to Indoor Bowls
If you click on the link, you can view the latest Guidance.
200826 – EIBA Return to Indoor Bowls Guidance – Version5
The final match of the outdoor season (Men v Ladies) is on Saturday 19th September.
The Club is booked for a complete deep clean on Monday 21st September and will be closed to all members on that day.
As you will appreciate, once that is done, there will still be many procedures to be implemented in order to provide a safe environment for all of the members, playing or visiting and staff.
It is hoped we will re-open for indoor play at the beginning of October, but we’ll keep you updated via the website and by email to all members who have emails and by phone to those who have not!
At the moment, the tour to Potters in November is still going ahead and the balance payments are due at the end of September. I will be in touch with those of you currently booked to go.
Dawn