News
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Congratulations to the ladies' teams for winning all of their league matches last week. Long may it continue.
There were two close encounters of the bowls kind on Friday:-
Sadly, Pete Ward lost his Bowls Hampshire 2 Wood Singles Final against Dave Sims of Alton by just one shot, 13 - 12.
Also, the Bowls England Two-Fours Mid/West Hampshire Area Final versus Atherley B was keenly fought. Needing 3 on the last end to force an extra end, Pete Ward's rink could only muster 2 and sadly, our Men's 1st team also lost by just one shot.
Results from Last Week
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League/Cup positions.
Tuesday 10th August. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Lyndhurst. A much needed win for the ladies but they stay rooted at the bottom of the table. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 36 - 30. Points 4 - 2.
Tuesday 10th August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus New Milton 2. This great win for the ladies lifts them off the bottom of the table. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 50 - 32. Points 6 - 0.
Tuesday 10thAugust. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Braeside A. The 1st team march on to the next round of the President's Trophy with this win. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 70 - 40.
Thursday 5th August. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Lymington. A superb win for the ladies in their first B&DWBA league match this month. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 39 - 31. Points 4 - 2.
Saturday 14th August . B&DBA Triples 1st Team Away versus New Milton. A close contest with Ringwood getting the victory by 5 shots which keeps them in second slot. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 68 - 73. Points 4 - 10.
Saturday 14th August. B&DBA Triples A Team at Home versus New Milton A. Another loss sees the A team drop another place in the table. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 61 - 76. Points 4 - 10.
Saturday 14th August. B&DBA Triples B Team Away versus West Moors C. A close game but unfortunately another loss and no points for the B team. However, they stay in third place. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 43 - 37. Points 6 - 0.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 16th August. Autumn Triples, first match. 5.00pm start.
Tuesday 17th August. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus Waterside. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 17th August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home versus Waterside. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 17th August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus New Milton B. 6.00pm start. (President's Trophy)
Thursday 19th August. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park A. 2.00pm start.
Friday 20th August. Evening Aussie Pairs continues. 5.00pm start.
Saturday 21st August. B&DBA Triples 1st Team at Home versus Poole Park. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 21st August. B&DBA Triples A Team Away versus Braeside A. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 21st August. B&DBA Triples B Team at Home versus Richmond Park A. 10.00am start.
There was a good turnout of club members at Ringwood Conservative Club where Alan Grant's wake was held. Members joined Alan's son Neale and other members of his family and friends to reminisce and pay tribute to Alan's life and times at RBC. All attendees raised a glass to Alan at 12.45pm when his remains were being cremated at Southhampton.
You may have noticed that hedges around the green are now nicely trimmed. A big thank you is due to all those members who turned out to do the hedge trimming, bagging up of cuttings, tidying up and disposal of the cuttings. Also, thanks also to Paul for supplying the pastries. Tasty.
Congratulations to Roger Clark who won the Harry Wright competition which concluded on Monday evening. Well done also to Fred alderman who was runner-up.
Congratulations to Pete Ward and Sharon Varndell who won there Bowls England Mixed Pairs - Area 13 - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Final by 17 - 16 against Rob Crook of Littleton. Their entry into this competition was made in 2020, when Sharon was a playing member at Ringwood and was carried over to this year due to the Covid lockdown. They now play in the All-England Round of 32 @ Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa 9:30am & 12:30pm on Thursday 2nd September.
Congratulations to Geoff Bell, Allan Mason, Derick Faulkner and Derrick Fulker on reaching the NFBA Fours Final by defeating the Waterside team of James/Mitchell/Smith/Hawkins by 25-5 at New Milton. The Final will be played on Finals Day, Sunday 5th September, at Ringwood, against a team from either Fordingbridge or New Milton.
Congratulations to two Ringwood teams who played at Banister Park In the Bowls Hampshire Quarter & Semi Finals on Sunday 8th August. Unfortunately, the following happened.
Ladies Fours. Helen Blackiston, Jenny Blake, Chris Pentelow and Debbie Senior lost 18-8 to Andover.
Men's Fours. Mark Brocklebank, Dan Cookman, Lee Croad and Pete Ward lost 16-9 to Leigh Park.
Results from Last Week
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League/Cup positions.
Tuesday 3rd August. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus New Milton. Another 6-0 loss keeps the 1st team at the bottom of the table. Rinks2 - 0. Shots 40 - 29. Points 6 - 0.
Tuesday 3rd August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team No match. Bye.
Tuesday 3rd August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Highcliffe. A good win in the first round of the President's Trophy. Rinks 4 - 0. Shots 62 - 49.
Thursday 5th August. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team No match.
Thursday 5th August. NFBA Men's B Team Home & Away versus Verwood. This 1st round match in the Ringwood Shield was a close affair but sadly a loss for the B team. Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 42 - 50.
Saturday 7th August . B&DBA Triples 1st Team No match.
Saturday 7th August. B&DBA Triples A Team No match.
Saturday 7th August. B&DBA Triples B Team No match.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 9th August. Autumn Triples, first match. 5.00pm start.
Monday 9th August. Bowls Hampshire Ladies' Thornbery Trophy Area Finals. 2 Rinks. 6.00pm start.
Tuesday 10th August. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Lyndhurst. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 10th August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus New Milton 2. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 10th August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Braeside A. 6.00pm start. (President's Trophy)
Thursday 12th August. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Lymington. 2.00pm start.
Friday 13th August. Evening Aussie Pairs continues. 5.00pm start.
Friday 13th August. Men's 1st Team versus Atherley B at New Milton. 6.15pm start. (Bowls England Two-Fours Mid/West Hampshire Area Final)
Saturday 14th August. B&DBA Triples 1st Team Away versus New Milton. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 14th August. B&DBA Triples A Team at Home versus New Milton A. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 14th August. B&DBA Triples B Team Away versus West Moors C. 10.00am start.
Congratulations and well done to Helen Blackiston, Jenny Blake, Chris Pentelow and Debbie Senior who won their Bowls Hampshire Ladies' Fours Area Final (West) match against J.Prince, M.Herlihy, M.Whale and C.Cooke of New Milton. The Four next play in the Quarter & Semi Finals Day at Banister Park on Sunday 8th August. Good Luck Ladies.
Congratulations also to the following Men for getting to the Bowls Hampshire Quarter & Semi Finals
Fours. Mark Brocklebank, Dan Cookman, Lee Croad and Pete Ward.
2 Wood Singles Final. Pete Ward.
Unfortunately Ringwood men's 1st team lost their Bowls Hampshire Men's County Club Area Final (West) against Boscombe Cliff.
Results from Last Week
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 27th July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Lymington. A close game but a poor result keeps the 1st team rooted at the bottom of the table. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 27 - 33. Points 0 - 6.
Tuesday 27th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Lymington. Another close game but loss overall keeps the 2nd team also rooted at the bottom of the table. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 39 - 37. Points 0 - 6.
Tuesday 27th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Waterside. A great performance in the last game of the season results in League Champions by 1.5 points from Foringbridge. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 79 - 57. Points 6 - 2.
Wednesday 28th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home Versus Fordingbridge. Postponed from last week, a great result from a very close game, taking all 6 points. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 32 - 29. Points 6 - 0.
Thursday 29th July. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus Broadstone C. Bye. Broadstone pulled out.
Thursday 29th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Milford On Sea A. A good performance from the A team produced a very close game but sadly a loss by one shot which leaves them in 7th place. Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 73 - 72. Points 5 - 3.
Thursday 29th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Highcliffe A. Despite a very heavy loss, the B team finish up still in 4th place. Rinks 0 - 4. Shots 44 - 103. Points 0 - 6.
Saturday 31st July . B&DBA Triples 1st Team at Home versus Argyll. The 1st team climb back into second spot following a fine win. Rinks 2.5 - 1.5. Shots 91 - 54. Points 11 - 3.
Saturday 31st July. B&DBA Triples A Team Away versus Knyveton Gardens A. Despite another away loss, the A team stay in third from bottom slot. Rinks 3.5 - 0.5. Shots 83 - 40. Points 13 - 1.
Saturday 31st July. B&DBA Triples B Team at Home versus Poole Park C. The B team stay in third place despite a home loss. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 32 - 42. Points 2 - 4.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 2nd August - Saturday 7th August. Bournemouth Open Bowls Tournament. 9.00am Start.
Monday 2nd August. Harry Wright Trophy, last match. 5.30pm start.
Tuesday 3rd August. Hedge Trimming at the Club. 9.00am.
Tuesday 3rd August. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus New Milton. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 3rd August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team . No match.
Tuesday 3rd August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Highcliffe. 6.15pm start. (President's Trophy)
Thursday 5th August. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team . No match.
Thursday 5th August. NFBA Men's A Team .No match. (Withdrawn from the Ringwood Shield.)
Thursday 5th August. NFBA Men's B Team Home & Away versus Verwood. 6.15pm start. (Ringwood Shield)
Friday 6th August. Evening Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm start.
Saturday 7th August. B&DBA Triples 1st Team . No match.
Saturday 7th August. B&DBA Triples A Team . No match.
Saturday 7th August. B&DBA Triples B Team . No match.
Sunday 8th August. Bowls Hampshire Quarter & Semi Finals at Banister Park featuring the following:-
Ladies' Fours. Helen Blackiston, Jenny Blake, Chris Pentelow and Debbie Senior versus Andover.
Men's Fours. Mark Brocklebank, Dan Cookman, Lee Croad and Pete Ward versus Leigh Park
It is with great sadness that I have to report that Alan Grant passed away peacefully last night.
Alan was admitted to the intensive care unit at Southampton Hospital after suffering a stroke at home. Despite all efforts to save him however, sadly Alan did not pull through.
Alan's son and granddaughter will be coming to club on Tuesday evening, 27th July, during the match between Ringwood and Waterside, to meet club members.
If you would like to meet Neil and his daughter to remember and reminisce about Alan's life and times at Ringwood Bowling Club, please come along on Tuesday evening.
Our deep condolences, thoughts and best wishes go out to Neil, his family and friends. Alan will be sorely missed by our members.
I will post details of funeral arrangements when known.
Results from Last Week
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 20th July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus Highcliffe. A great performance and back to winning ways for the ladies 1st team. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 14 - 29. Points 0 - 6.
Tuesday 20th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home Versus Fordingbridge. Match postponed. To be played on Wednesday 28th July.
Tuesday 20th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away Versus Fordingbridge. Ringwood go back on top with a good win at Fordingbridge. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 61 - 74. Points 2 - 6.
Thursday 22nd July. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home Versus Southbourne B. The ladies 1st Team rise one place in the table, to midway, following a nice 3 shot win. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 21 - 18. Points 4 - 2.
Thursday 22nd July. NFBA Men's A Team at Home Versus West Moors A. Despite a heavy defeat at the hands of West Moors A, the Ringwood A team stay above them, in the league, by 1 point. Rinks 0.5 - 3.5. Shots 49 - 89. Points 0.5 - 7.5.
Thursday 22nd July. NFBA Men's B Team Away Versus West Moors. The B team stay in 4th place despite losing away at West Moors. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 72 - 54. Points 7 - 1.
Saturday 24th July . B&DBA Triples 1st Team Away Versus Knyveton Gardens. A close game but the 1st team drop another place, into third, after another loss. Rinks 2.5 - 1.5. Shots 66 - 60. Points 11 - 3.
Saturday 24th July. B&DBA Triples A Team No Game.
Saturday 24thJuly. B&DBA Triples B Team at Home Versus West Moors B. A good win, by the smallest of margins, keeps the B team in third slot. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 33 - 32. Points 5 - 1.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 26th July. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.
Monday 26th July. BH Men's County Club Area Final (West). Ringwood versus Boscombe Cliff. 6.00pm start at Southbourne.
Tuesday 27th July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Lymington. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 27th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Lymington. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 27th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Waterside. 6.15pm start.
Wednesday 28th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home Versus Fordingbridge. 2.00pm start. Postponed match from Tuesday 20th July.
Wednesday 28th July. BH Ladies' Fours Area Final (West). H.Blackiston, J.Blake, C.Pentelow, D.Senior versus J.Prince (New Milton). 6.00pm start at Meyrick Park, Bournemouth.
Thursday 29th July. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus Broadstone C. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 29th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Milford On Sea A. 6.15pm start.
Thursday 29th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Highcliffe A. 6.15pm start.
Friday 30th July. Aussie Pairs continues. 10.00am start.
Saturday 31st July. B&DBA Triples 1st Team at Home versus Argyll. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 31st July. B&DBA Triples A Team. Away versus Knyveton Gardens A. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 31st July. B&DBA Triples B Team at Home versus Poole Park C. 10.00am start.
Contrary to the previous item, the date for Hedge Trimming around the perimeter of the bowling green and car park has been put back one week and will now take place on Tuesday 3rd August at 9.00am.
Most of the trimming will have been done by Paul and Mel, on that morning, so it will be mainly a case of picking up and bagging the cuttings. Useful tools to bring along are garden rake, stiff broom and dustpan & brush.
Dave Lewis will be on holiday on this changed date and so, if you are able to help, please let Paul Wright know on Mobile: 07861 372432
Thank You.
On Wednesday, the sun turned up to bathe the green in glorious sunshine for Derick Faulkner's NFBA Presidents Day. Representatives from NFBA Clubs and NFBA dignitaries enjoyed a great afternoon of good bowling. After the games, a sumptuous spread was devoured by the combatants which was wonderfully prepared by Ringwood Ladies. A big thank you to the Ladies and Derick for making the day a wonderful occasion.
Congratulations to Ringwood Ladies who have two teams through into the NFWBA Cox’s 2 wood pairs Finals, to be played at Lymington in September.
Results from Last Week
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 13th July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Brockenhurst. Another close game but sadly another loss. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 27 - 33. Points 0 - 6.
Tuesday 13th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Downton. Another loss keeps the 2nd team rooted to the bottom. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 48 - 20. Points 6 - 0.
Tuesday 13th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus New Milton. Another great win keeps the 1st team in second place. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 85 - 54. Points 7 - 1.
Thursday 15th July. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus West Moors C. A very close game but sadly another loss for the 1st team, leaves them third from bottom. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 29 -26. Points 6 - 0.
Thursday 15th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus New Milton A. A great win away from home lifts the A team up a place. Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 55 - 78. Points 1 - 7.
Thursday 15th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Lymington A. The B team drop one place after losing by 5 shots. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 62 - 67. Points 2 - 6.
Saturday 17th July . B&DBA Triples 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park. A rare loss at home drops the 1st team down to second. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 57 - 81. Points 4 - 10.
Saturday 17th July. B&DBA Triples A Team Away versus Argyll A. A tough afternoon down on the coast leaves the A team third from bottom. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 68 - 54. Points 12 - 2.
Saturday 17thJuly. B&DBA Triples B Team Away versus Highcliffe C. A superb performance at Highcliffe secures third place for the B team. Rinks 0.5 - 1.5. Shots 27 - 41. Points 1 - 5.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 19th July. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.
Tuesday 20th July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus Highcliffe. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 20th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home Versus Fordingbridge. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 20th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away Versus Fordingbridge. 6.15pm start.
Thursday 22nd July. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home Versus Southbourne B. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 22nd July. NFBA Men's A Team at Home Versus West Moors A. 6.15pm start.
Thursday 22nd July. NFBA Men's B Team Away Versus West Moors. 6.15pm start.
Friday 23rd July. Aussie Pairs continues. 10.00am start.
Friday 23rd July. Bowls Hampshire Ladies Area Finals at Ringwood. 6.00pm start.
Saturday 24th July. B&DBA Triples 1st Team Away Versus Knyveton Gardens. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 24th July. B&DBA Triples A Team. No Game.
Saturday 24th July. B&DBA Triples B Team at Home Versus West Moors B. 10.00am start.
All league matches played last week were lost. A first, as far as I can remember.
Results from Last Week
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 6th July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus Braeside. After losing on the Braeside carpet, the drop, by one place, in the table places the 1st team at the bottom. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots ? - ?. Points 6 - 0.
Tuesday 6th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home versus New Milton. Not a good day for the second team. This loss sees the 2nd team slide down the table into bottom slot. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 27 - 44. Points 0 - 6.
Tuesday 6th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Lyndhurst. A second loss of the season drops the 1st team down into 2nd place in the table. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 67 - 72. Points 2 - 6.
Thursday 8th July. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Pelhams C. No match. Pelhams pulled out of the match due to not enough players. The 1st team reside in mid table slot.
Thursday 8th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Highcliffe A. A tough evening away at Highcliffe results in a drop down to 7th place in the table. Rinks 4 - 0. Shots 93 - 49. Points 8 - 0.
Thursday 8th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Milford A. The B team stay in third place despite losing at home. Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 62 - 85. Points 1 - 7.
Saturday 3rd July . B&DBA Triples 1st Team No Match.
Saturday 3rd July. B&DBA Triples A Team Away versus West Moors A. Despite sharing the rinks, the A team could not accumulate enough shots for a win. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 73 - 58. Points 10 - 4.
Saturday 3rd July. B&DBA Triples B Team No Match
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 12th July. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.
Tuesday 13th July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Brockenhurst. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 13th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Downton. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 13th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus New Milton. 6.15pm start.
Wednesday 14th July. NFBA Presidents Day at Ringwood, hosted by Derick Faulkner. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 15th July. B&DWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus West Moors C. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 15th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus New Milton A. 6.15pm start.
Thursday 15th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Lymington A. 6.15pm start.
Friday 16th July. Aussie Pairs continues. 10.00am start.
Saturday 17th July. B&DBA Triples 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 17th July. B&DBA Triples A Team Away versus Argyll A. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 17th July. B&DBA Triples B Team Away versus Highcliffe C. 10.00am start.