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Weekly Bulletin 21st July

Published: Sunday, 21 July 2019 15:10

 So, you thought that the Cricket World Cup finale was the best, most exciting, end to a sporting match, EVER.

Well, those pictured above together with the spectators on the night may disagree with you. A report from Barry Vaughan follows:-

'Shame you were not there last night - the suspense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a win against Boscombe Cliff.
Our rink had a good start and at one time we were 14-7 up but once they got the jack back and went for longer throws we were in trouble. On the last end none of us got tight to the jack but mine was 2 foot behind it which was the holding shot for our rink to draw 18-18 with the match score finishing on 74-74.
Before the match it had been decided that Rink 2 would play the deciding end in the event of a draw. Fortunately, Rink 2 had won their game by 10 shots - nevertheless when Derick went to bowl, as No. 3, we were 2 down and a measure. Derick then played probably the best 2 bowls of his life to come in on and behind the jack, to hold 2, so leaving them no choice but to fire - and miss!!!! What a finish - the crowd went delirious - well Anne and Sharon were very LOUD - but it was truly as good as England winning the cricket!!!!!!!'
The Hampshire County Club Finals will be played on Sunday 4th August. Venue TBA.

24 Hours earlier, the Men's 1st Team became New Forest League Champions again, defeating Fordingbridge at Home. Well done to Derick and all those who played on Tuesday nights. This century, only three clubs have become New Forest League Champions. Ringwood 13 times, Brockenhurst 4 times and Fordingbridge 3 times.

Also on Tuesday, Lee Croad travelled to Southampton Old Bowling Green to play Ken Dow in his latest National Champion of Champions match. He came away with a WIN, 16-21, to secure his place in the Hampshire / Isle of Wight Area Final. Well Done Lee.

We had a visitor on Tuesday morning. Nigel Hurl was spending a few days in Ringwood and he popped in to say hello and have a chat. He also watched a few ends of the matches that were taking place. Good to see you Nigel. We all wish you well and good luck in the, soon to be here, Footy Season.

Overall last week, of the 6 League matches played, Ringwood won 1, lost 4 and drew 1.

Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 16th July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team No Game. B&DWBA Championships. 

Tuesday 16th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team No Game. B&DWBA Championships.

Tuesday 16th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Fordingbridge. A third consecutive win, 6-2, confirmed Ringwood as League Champions for the second year in succession. Shots were 68-59.

Tuesday 16th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Fordingbridge A. A third consecutive loss, 7-1, leaves the A Team rooted to the bottom of the table. Shots were 81-61.

Thursday 18th July. B&DWBA Ladies' Team at Home versus Broadstone Wessex. Another drawn match 3-3 leaves Ringwood in 3rd place on 45 points.

Thursday 18th July. NFBA Men's B Team No Game.

Saturday 20th July. B&DBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Knyveton Gardens. A 10-4 loss drops Ringwood down two places into sixth. Shots were 86-67.

Saturday 20th July. B&DBA Men's A Team at Home versus Wimborne A . A 2-12 loss drops Ringwood one place into fourth slot. Shots were 72-86.

Saturday 20th July. B&DBA Triples B Team Away versus Milford C. A very close match which unfortunately resulted in a 4-2 loss. Shots were 31-29.

 

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1st Poulner Adventure Scouts Bowls Evening

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On Thursday evening, the 1st Poulner Adventure Scouts visited Ringwood Bowling Club for an evening of bowls. 17 enthusiastic, scouts aged between 14 and 18 turned up for a fun evening with plenty of helpers from our club.                                   They aimed at skittles, found their way through hurdles changing the bias along the way, tried target bowls and aimed at a jack with coloured discs marking the way. Many showed natural ability, but all had a great time.                                                       After refreshments of cheese, jam sandwiches and biscuits (there were no leftovers) they could choose were they wanted to bowl. All 6 rinks were occupied with more Ringwood bowlers joining in. We all received a huge scout BRAVO at the end and individual thanks from all the scouts, including handshakes.

Thank you to everyone that helped to make this a success but more importantly a great, fun evening.

Debbie.

 

Coming Up Next Week

Monday 22nd July. Green Closed am. Re-opens 1.00pm.

Monday 22nd July. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.

Tuesday 23rd July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Waterside. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 23rd July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Lymington. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 23rd July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Lymington. 6.15pm start.

Tuesday 23rd July. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus West Moors. 6.15pm start.

Thursday 25th July. B&DWBA Ladies' Team Away versus Pelhams. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 25th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Fordingbridge B. 6.15pm start.

Saturday 27th July. B&DBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park 2.00pm start.

Saturday 27th July. B&DBA Men's A Team Away versus Argyll A 2.00pm start.

Saturday 27th July. B&DBA Triples B Team Away versus West Moors C 2.00pm start.

Sunday 28th July. Friendly at Home versus Verwood. 2.30pm start. To enter, add your name to the sheet on the Club Notice Board

If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a team.