Ringwood Bowling Club

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Weekly Bulletin 4th August

Published: Sunday, 04 August 2019 16:55
As you may or may not know, Audrey Merrington is in Bournemouth Hospital. She is most likely to be there for a couple of more days in order for the doctors to sort out her medication. She would love to see a friendly face or two and so, if you would like to visit her, the visiting times are between 2pm and 8pm in Ward 23.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Today, the Men's 1st Team travelled to Atherley to play Cove in the semifinal of the Bowls Hampshire County Club Championship. The hard fought match, however, resulted in Cove going through to the Final. Ringwood won one rink, drew another and lost two with the overall score of 95-75 in favour of Cove. Our Club Captain Derick Faulkner said after the match, 'Despite the loss, it was a great achievement for Ringwood to reach the County Club Finals, the first time we have done so.'                                                                          
 
On Saturday, Ringwood Bowling Club hosted its first session of youth bowling.
Coaches Jenny Blake, Barry Vaughan and Debbie Senior were there to welcome any young people wanting to try bowling. Five were expected but only one turned up. Fortunately, Barry brought his grandson, Charlie age 11, as our first youth bowler.
The two-hour session with a break for tea and biscuits was great fun and a complete success as he wants to come again and plans to bring a friend.
We ended the session competing against each other with obstacles, skittles and jacks at different lengths with the scores ending as Barry 27, grandson 22, Jenny 14 and Debbie 13. In my defence the skittles are more difficult than they look and score the most points!
We all look forward to the next session on Saturday 10th August with Jenny and Barry looking after things.
This is a trial and holidays need to be taken into account, but I think this could be good for the future of new bowlers for Ringwood.
Debbie                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                 
With the New Forest Bowling Association League season now complete, it's congratulations to both the Men's 1st Team who are Champions again and to the 'B' team for gaining promotion to Division 3. Sadly, the 'A' team came bottom of Division 2 and are therefore relegated to Division 3. So, next year, there will be two League matches between the Ringwood 'A' and 'B' teams.                                                
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Overall last week, only three League matches were actually played, Ringwood drew 1 and lost 2.

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

Tuesday 30th July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Milford. A loss 0-6 means no advancement up the table.

Tuesday 30th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home versus Braeside. No Game. Bye.

Tuesday 30th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus New Milton. Rained off. With Ringwood already Champions, a 4-4 draw was the agreed result.

Tuesday 30th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Downton. This match was played on Thursday 1st August. Unfortunately, the big win, to avoid relegation, didn't happen. Downton won 7-1 with a shots score of 79-56.

Thursday 1st August. B&DWBA Ladies' Team No Match. Bournemouth Open Week. 

Thursday 1st August. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus Lymington B. The final league match of the season resulted in a 4-4 (66-66) draw. The B team are promoted to Division 3.

Saturday 3rd August. B&DBA Men's 1st Team No Match. Bournemouth Open Week. 

Saturday 3rd August. B&DBA Men's A Team No Match. Bournemouth Open Week. 

Saturday 3rd August. B&DBA Triples B Team No Match. Bournemouth Open Week. 

 

 Ringwood Bowling Club - KO Competition Finalists - 2019

Bowls England Mens Champion of Champions Hampshire Area Final: Lee Croad v Leo May (Headley) at Banister Park on Wednesday 7th August. 6.15pm.

B&DWBA Lilian Lynex Trophy: Sharon Varndell v June Farrer (Braeside) at Southbourne on Friday 16th August. 2.00pm.

Bowls Hampshire Mens 2 Wood Singles Final: Pete Ward v Simon Doig (Fleming Park) at Atherley on Saturday 7th September from 10.00am.

 

 Coming Up Next Week

Monday 5th August. Harry Wright Trophy. Last Games.

Tuesday 6th August. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus Highcliffe. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 6th August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Lyndhurst. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 6th August. NFBA Presidents Trophy Men's 1st Team versus Lymington. 2 Home and 2 Away rinks. 6.00pm start.

Tuesday 6th August. NFBA Presidents Trophy Men's A Team versus Braeside A. 2 Home and 2 Away rinks. 6.00pm start.

Thursday 8th August. B&DWBA Ladies' Team at Home versus West Moors. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 8th August. NFBA Ringwood Shield Men's B Team versus West Moors A. 2 Home and 2 Away rinks. 6.00pm start.

Saturday 10th August. B&DBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Braeside. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 10th August. B&DBA Men's A Team at Home versus Braeside A. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 10th August. B&DBA Triples B Team at Home versus Southbourne D. 2.00pm start.

Sunday 11th August. Festival Plate Competition. 10.00am start. 3 more players required. Please add your name to the clubhouse notice. The competition will have to be rescheduled if the last three places can't be filled.

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