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Monday 20th May. Bowls England Men's 2 Fours at Home versus Boscombe Cliff B. Playing under the banner of Ringwood B, the Men's 1st Team had a convincing first round win. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 37 - 21.
Tuesday 21st May. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Braeside. A third consecutive maximum points win keeps the Ladies riding high on top. Rinks 0 - 6. Shots 25 - 53. Points 0 - 6.
Tuesday 21st May. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus New Milton B. The 1st Team retain their 2nd place spot after another good win. Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 52 - 70. Points 1 - 7.
Tuesday 21st May. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus Lyndhurst. This rain drenched match, reduced to 12 ends, resulted in another loss for the A Team. Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 30 - 47. Points 1 - 7.
Thursday 23rd May. B&DWBA Ladies Team BYE.
Thursday 23rd May. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus New Milton A. The A Team held out for their first win of the season in a very close match. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 66 - 63. Points 7 - 1.
Thursday 23rd May. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus Fordingbridge C. Another outstanding performance from the B Team conceding only 4 shots during the whole match. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 4 - 24. Points 0 - 4.
Saturday 25th May. B&DBA Mixed B Team at Home versus Fordingbridge Forresters. Still no win for the Saturday B Team but they manage to stay above bottom place. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 22 - 42. Points 0 - 6.
Saturday 25th May. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Kings Park. The 1st Team stay in 2nd place after a good win. The loss of one rink gave Kings Park their first points of the season. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 38 - 56. Points 2 - 8.
Saturday 25th May. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Bournemouth C. After another great win, the A Team stay in 2nd place, to Bournemouth B, by the very small margin of just 2 shots. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 63 - 39. Points 10 - 0.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 27th May. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.
Tuesday 28th May. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home versus New Milton 1. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 28th May. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Lyndhurst. 6.00pm start.
Tuesday 28th May. NFBA Men's A Team. at Home versus Lyndhurst. Rearranged match from Week 1. 6.00pm start.
Wednesday 29th May. Solar Panels installation at the clubhouse. See details above.
Thursday 30th May. B&DWBA Ladies Team. at Home versus Bournemouth Electric. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 30th May. NFBA Men's A Team. BYE.
Thursday 30th May. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus versus Totton and Eling A. 6.00pm start.
Saturday 1st June. B&DBA Mixed B Team Away versus Richmond Park Panthers. 10.00am start.
Saturday 1st June. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Braeside. 2.00pm start.
Saturday 1st June. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Boscombe Cliff B. 2.00pm start.
If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.
Barry Vaughan, having spoken to some of their members, noted that the cost of the installation at Fordingbridge is similar to what Ringwood BC we will be paying. However, in our case we will have a battery storage system and 16 solar panels for the same price.
The Council meeting to approve the work, at our club, will take place at the Forest Suite on Wednesday 22nd May at 7pm, for any members who wish to attend. The Ringwood Town Clerk has recommended acceptance of the proposal.
Tuesday 14th May. NFWBA Ladies Team at Homeversus Highcliffe. Another great performance and maximum points win keeps the Ladies in top position. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 51 - 24. Points 6 - 0.
Tuesday 14th May. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Braeside. Despite losing two rinks, the 1st Team secure another win to secure their 2nd place spot. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 82 - 66. Points 6 - 2.
Thursday 16th May. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Ferndown 2. Another close game but back to winning ways, this time the ladies come out with maximum points. Unfortunately, the B&DWBA website does not have published league tables as yet. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 38 - 31. Points 6 - 0.
Thursday 16th May. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Fordingbridge B. The A team came second again but now have points on the board. Although the published league table is incorrect, the A Team stay in bottom position. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 80 - 72. Points 6 - 2.
Thursday 16th May. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Verwood A. Another great performance from the B Team and they stay on top, dropping only half a point after 3 games. Rinks 1.5 - 0.5. Shots 36 - 24. Points 3.5 - 0.5.
Saturday 18th May. B&DBA Mixed B Team Away versus Pelhams Sea Hawks. Sadly, another loss for the B Team but they manage to stay off the bottom of the table due to better shots difference. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 26 - 19. Points 6 - 0.
Saturday 18th May. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus New Milton. A great maximum points win results in a jump up the table into 3rd position. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 53 - 34. Points 10 - 0.
Saturday 18th May. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Milford on Sea A. A nail biting end to this closely fought match resulted in a win for the A Team which raises them up to 2nd spot. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 48 - 55. Points 2 - 8.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 20th May. Delayed Green Opening. 1.00pm.
Monday 20th May. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.
Tuesday 21st May. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Braeside. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 21st May. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus New Milton B. 6.00pm start.
Tuesday 21st May. NFBA Men's A Team. at Home versus Lyndhurst. Rearranged match from Week 1. 6.00pm start.
Wednesday 22nd May. Ringwood School Students Tuition. 3.15pm. Willing helpers required. Phone Barry Vaughan on 07714 299194.
Thursday 23rd May. B&DWBA Ladies Team. BYE
Thursday 23rd May. NFBA Men's A Team. at Home versus New Milton A. 6.00pm start.
Thursday 23rd May. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus Fordingbridge C. 6.00pm start.
Saturday 25th May. B&DBA Mixed B Team at Home versus Fordingbridge Forresters. 10.00am start.
Saturday 25th May. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Kings Park. 2.00pm start.
Saturday 25th May. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Bournemouth C. 2.00pm start.
If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.
Tuesday 7th May. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Highcliffe. Ringwood top the table following a brilliant maximum points win. An unusual match where both rinks finished 17 - 15 in favour of Ringwood. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 30 - 34. Points 0 - 6.
Tuesday 7th May. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Highcliffe. After two matches, the 1st team hold second place following another good win. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 77 - 61. Points 7 - 1.
Thursday 9th May. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Argyll. As per last weeks B&DBA 'B' team match, a very close, exciting match but the ladies came second by just one shot. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 39 - 38. Points 4 - 2.
Thursday 9th May. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Highcliffe A. The A Team prop up the table after a crushing defeat at the hands of Highcliffe. Rinks 4 - 0. Shots 89 - 45. Points 8 - 0.
Thursday 9th May. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Highcliffe C. Another great, maximum points, performance from the B Team places them at the top of the division. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 49 - 28. Points 4 - 0.
Friday 10th May. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Boscombe Cliff. Rescheduled from the 2nd May, the ladies were as hot as the weather with a convincing maximum points victory. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 52 - 29. Points 6 - 0.
Saturday 11th May. B&DBA Mixed B Team Away versus Poole Park Mallards. Despite winning one rink, the B team lose out again but by a larger margin than last week. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 45 - 33. Points 4 - 2.
Saturday 11th May. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Bournemouth. A good first win for 1st team which places them mid table. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 40 - 57. Points 2 - 8.
Saturday 11th May. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Moordown A. One rink won, one halved and one lost but the overall win for the A Team places them 3rd in the table. Rinks 1.5- 1.5. Shots 56 - 40. Points 7 - 3.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 13th May. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.
Tuesday 14th May. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home versus New Milton 2. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 14th May. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Braeside. 6.00pm start.
Wednesday 15th May. Ringwood School Students Tuition. 3.15pm. Willing helpers required. Phone Barry Vaughan on 07714 299194.
Thursday 16th May. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Ferndown 2. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 16th May. NFBA Men's A Team. Away versus Fordingbridge B. 5.45pm start.
Thursday 16th May. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Verwood A. 6.00pm start.
Saturday 18th May. B&DBA Mixed B Team Away versus Pelhams Sea Hawks. 10.00am start.
Saturday 18th May. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus New Milton. 2.00pm start.
Saturday 18th May. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Milford on Sea A. 2.00pm start.
If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.
If you are able to help, please contact Barry Vaughan on 07714 299194 for more details.
These School sessions also bring parents into the Club, when they collect the students, which is a great way of getting interest locally.
Tuesday 30th April NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Waterside. A convincing victory for the 1st Team in their first match of the season. The match finished in the dark with the following result. Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 48 - 82. Points 1 - 7.
Thursday 2nd May. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Boscombe Cliff. Match postponed.
Thursday 2nd May. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus Lyndhurst A. Match postponed.
Thursday 2nd May. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus Fordingbridge D. A great start and maximum points for the B team in a match reduced to 12 ends, due to failing light. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 13 - 29. Points 0 - 4.
Saturday 4th May. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Knyveton Kestrels. A very close, exciting match but the B team came second by just one shot. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 32 - 33. Points 2 - 4.
Saturday 4th May. B&DBA Morning Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park. Another close game but unfortunately, the 1st team lose by 5 shots. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 41 - 47. Points 2 - 8.
Saturday 4th May. B&DBA Morning Mixed A Team Away versus Kings Park A. Another close game and a great win for the A team, despite winning only one rink. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 49 - 54. Points 4 - 6.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 6th May. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.
Tuesday 7th May. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Highcliffe. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 7th May. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Highcliffe. 6.00pm start.
Wednesday 8th May. Ringwood School Students Tuition. 3.15pm. Willing helpers required. Phone Barry Vaughan on 07714 299194.
Thursday 9th May. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Argyll. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 9th May. NFBA Men's A Team. Away versus Highcliffe A. 6.00pm start.
Thursday 9th May. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Highcliffe C. 6.00pm start.
Saturday 11th May. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Poole Park Mallards. 10.00am start.
Saturday 11th May. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Bournemouth. 2.00pm start.
Saturday 11th May. B&DBA Mixed A Team Home versus Moordown A. 2.00pm start.
If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.
The Open Days, held over the weekend, went reasonably well considering the cold and at times, somewhat, wet weather. The conditions probably kept the number of visitors down with only nine visitors on the Saturday and half a dozen on Sunday. A big thank you to Debbie Senior, Chris Dalrymple and all the members who turned up, over the weekend, to help out.
The first League match of the season saw the Ringwood Ladies return from Moordown with a solid and convincing victory. The result is notable as one rink was won with no shots scored against Ringwood. See below for more details.
This weeks 50/50 Club winner drawn by Anne, one of our visitors on Saturday's Open Day, is number 37, John Stone. Well done again John.
Peter Smith has announced that we now have a SumUp Card Reader. You can now pay for your drinks etc., from the bar, using Credit Cards, Debit Cards and Mobile Apps as well as good old Cash.
Please note that some of the Ladies NFWBA League fixtures listed in this years Club Handbook are incorrect. Revised fixtures were advised after going to print. The NFWBA fixtures on the Club Website Calendar will be corrected soon.
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Thursday 25th April. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Moordown. A convincing and massive win for the Ladies first trip out this season. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 6 - 58. Points 0 - 6.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 29th April. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.
Tuesday 30th April. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Waterside, 6.00pm start.
Wednesday 1st May. Ringwood School Students Tuition. 3.15pm.
Thursday 2nd May. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Boscombe Cliff. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 2nd May. NFBA Men's A Team. at Home versus Lyndhurst A. 6.00pm start.
Thursday 2nd May. NFBA Men's B Team away versus Fordingbridge D. 6.00pm start.
Saturday 4th May. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Knyveton Kestrels. 10.00am start.
Saturday 4th May. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park. 2.00pm start.
Saturday 4th May. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Kings Park A. 2.00pm start.
The first Club action of the season took place on Sunday with a friendly game of Triples with members of Highcliffe BC. There were 5 rinks played at Ringwood and 4 at Highcliffe. All those taking part had a great time with the weather pitching in to make it very enjoyable.
The result of the matches played at Ringwood was as follows. Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 3 rinks. At Highcliffe, Ringwood Won 2 and Lost 2 rinks. The overall score was Ringwood 126, Highcliffe 149. Many thanks to those involved, from both clubs, for creating and running the event.
This weeks 50/50 Club winner, drawn by Peter Smith, is number 41 - Lee Croad. Well done Lee.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 23rd April. Harry Wright Trophy starts. 5.30pm start.
Thursday 25th April. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Moordown. 2.00pm start.
Saturday 27th April. Club Open Day 1. 10.00am - 4.00pm. Volunteers Required. Contact Debbie on 07818 033832.
Sunday 28th April. Club Open Day 2. 10.00am - 4.00pm. Volunteers Required. Contact Debbie on 07818 033832.
Mary Mararthur has conveyed the details of Mike Millers funeral.
The time of Mike's funeral has been brought forward, from that previously advised.
If people wishing to go could be there just before 1o’clock it would be appreciated, at Bournemouth Crematorium on Monday March 11th.
All are welcome at the Crematorium and can Club Members please wear their club shirts.
Kind regards,
Chris Dalrymple
General Secretary
It is with great sadness that I have to report that Mike Miller passed away this morning.
Mike was a renowned, active bowler at Ringwood and an extremely popular member.
Mike was unable to play bowls last year, due to illness, but attended the club regularly to support teams and club events.
He will be fondly remembered by long standing members of the club.
Mike will be very much missed and our deep condolences go out his family and friends.
Details of Mike's funeral will be posted when known.
Kindest regards,
Chris Dalrymple