Down in Eastbourne St Patrick’s Day was fairly quiet, although some of us were away in the land of nod by the time the party-goers returned! Another win for the tourists by 15 shots although 3-3 in rinks. Top Rink of the day belonged to Steve G and team, with his no.3 Jacquie Quin taking …
Eight Highway Code Changes from 29 January 2022
Have you caught up with these? Make a cup of tea/coffee …. 1. Hierarchy of road users The introduction section of The Highway Code has been updated to include 3 new rules about the new ‘hierarchy of road users’. The hierarchy places those road users most at risk in the event of a collision at …
Wins and Losses
There was a very comfortable win v London Civil Service yesterday afternoon. Good bowls and banter all round. Thanks to Kevin L and Gordon who stepped in to fill the LCS team vacancies. Thanks to Kevin for organising and to Jane on the bar. The mixed friendlies are good fun and there will be more …
Norfolk Day 3
An early night for most of the tourists as they geared themselves up for this morning’s game. More tight games which went down to the final end so anyone’s chance is still on. Post bowls, the tourists have been flocking to the table tennis area. Last year’s winner Dave P put out John D last …
Age Shall Not Weary Them …
For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spririt of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres, There …
London & Southern Counties – Admin Help Wanted
From John Harriyott – Vice Presdient – London & Southern Counties Bowling Association Prior to the pandemic we at London & Southern Counties Bowling Association were building up our Indoor range of competitions. The aim being to bring then up to the quantity and quality of our renowned Outdoor competitions. Those of you that have been …
Sunday
The sun broke through mid morning (which it doesn’t like it will do today) and we had a good afternoon with the players from Chertsey, some of whom were new to indoor bowling. Lots of banter on the Staples v Twells rink, not only that, they had some very close heads with both skips having …
Over the Rainbow Bridge
We were very sorry to hear from Jane that her daschund, Ellie, despite fighting her illness hard, went over the rainbow bridge yesterday. For anyone who has had a pet, you know that losing them is very heartbreaking and we send Jane our love.
And your New Club Champions are ……
Gordon MacLeod and Ange Cumine! Huge Congratulatiosn! The finals were worthy of such with plenty of banter amongst the men and serious concentration with the girls. Peter Chapman had a good win over Brian Noel and Gordon over Brian Curwood in the men’s semi-finals and Ange had a comfortable win over Audrey and Dawn scraped …
Saturday 14th August – Mixed Triples v Hurlingham Club – Home at 2.30 pm
Hurlingham Club could only supply two triples so our teams are: Scott, Ray & Roy Stella, Linda & Steve P Match Captain: Ray Whites with Club/Centenary Shirts