The season got off to a wonderful start in terms of both bowls and weather.
On Saturday 26th April, Club Captain, Lee Croad's Roll Up Competition was well supported with 32 members, in teams of 4, playing 3 Matches of 7 Ends, with the winners being decided on Shots Difference.
After two matches Team 8, consisting Carol Pepperell, Stephen Read, Malcolm Chater & Allan Mason, looked to have an unassailable lead with a Shots Difference of +16. However, their last match didn't go so well and after the last matches were played, it was a tie between Team 8 and Team 7 consisting Margery Gardner, Chris Pentelow, Mel Barrett & John Sanderson, with both teams on Shots Difference of +9. The cash prizes were decided on total shots with £24 going to Team 7 and £16 to Team 8.
It was a great afternoon with thanks going to Lee for devising and running the event, the sponsors for donating the prizes, Paul for producing a wonderful green and all those who helped out on the day.
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The following day, Sunday 27th April, Ringwood fielded two teams in the inaugural B&D Cup Tournament at Meyrick Park.
Unfortunately, both teams didn't fare to well coming joint last, on 2 Points, with Southbourne.
The Final was contested between Moordown (13 Points) and Knyveton Gardens (12 Points) with Knyveton Gardens taking the Trophy.
You can see more detail, pictures and other B&DBA news by downloading the latest B&D Newsletter for May, by Clicking
HERE.
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50/50 Club winners so far this season are:-
5th April. Brian Tester. No.48.
12th April. Chris Pentelow. No.15.
19th April. Carole Pepperell. No.14.
26th April. Geoff Robons. No.8
3rd May. Mike Vogt. No.21
Well Done to all and thanks to Doug Dalrymple.
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You can download the latest Bowls England communiqué's by clicking on the following.
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Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 29th April NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus New Milton. The first League Match of the season turned out to be a close encounter. With one End to go, Ringwood held a one Shot lead but unfortunately, dropped 2 Shots on the last End. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 76 - 75. Points 6 - 2.
Thursday 1st May. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Fordingbridge C. A great start to the season with a good win away to Fordingbridge.Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 73 - 60. Points 2 - 6.
Saturday 3rd May. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Fordingbridge Flyers. A tough game resulting in zero points for the B Team. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 48 - 27. Points 6 - 0.
Saturday 3rd May. B&DBA Morning Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Bournemouth. Despite winning 2 Rinks, a heavy loss on one rink resulted in the win for Bournemouth. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 37 - 54. Points 4 - 6.
Saturday 3rd May. B&DBA Morning Mixed A Team Away versus Moordown A. Another great win in the first week of competition for the A team. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 47 - 52. Points 2 - 8.
Coming Up Next Week
Tuesday 6th May. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Milford Magic. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 6th May. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Braeside. 6.00pm start.
Thursday 8th May. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Fordingbridge. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 8th May. NFBA Men's A Team. Away versus Milford on Sea B. 6.00pm start.
Saturday 10th May. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Knyveton Kestrels. 10.00am start.
Saturday 10th May. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Moordown. 2.00pm start.
Saturday 10th May. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Argyll B. 2.00pm start.
If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.
