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Weekly Bulletin 17th August

Published: Sunday, 17 August 2025 06:10
 
At The Aviva National Championships - Royal Leamington Spa
 
Sadly on Wednesday morning, Steve Hill lost his National Men’s 2W Singles 1st Round match, against Kyle Anderson (Royal Wootton Bassett) at Royal Leamington Spa, 19 - 2.
 
On Thursday morning, Hampshire representatives Carol Broomfield & Janet Ballard (Waterside) won their Ladies' Over 60's Pairs match against Doreen Butcher & Kris Owen (Essex) 18 - 11.
In the afternoon Quarter Final however, they met their match against Val Davis & Liz Lock (Devon) losing by just 2 shots, 18 - 16.
 
This afternoon, Sooki, Steve Hill, John Sanderson and Lee Croad began their campaign in the National Men’s Senior Fours. They started with a great performance, in the 1st Round, defeating Grant Talman, Michael James, Martin Randell, Richard Gilbert (Hagbourne, Berkshire), 21 - 4 after 16 Ends.
Tomorrow, they play against Richard Spriggs, Barry Stone, David Dar, Nigel Smith (Essex County, Essex) at 9.15am. If successful, they will go on to play a Quarter Final match in the afternoon, starting at 12.45pm.
Click on 'The Team' Icon below to view 1st Day Pictures.
 
 
 
Well Done and Congratulations to all those representing Ringwood Bowling Club and Hampshire County in the Nationals
Keep it Going Sooki, Steve, John and Lee - Click HERE to follow them
 
 
 
 
 
 
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During the week on Wednesday and Friday Ringwood Bowling Club hosted the BH Ladies West Area Benevolent Two Bowl Triples Competition matches.
Margaret Everett's team (Pelhams) emerged as Winners and proceed to the Finals on Sunday 31st August, at Banister Park, tol play Bridget May's team (Banister Park), the South Area Winners, in the Semi Final at 10:00.
The winners of this will play in the Final at 14:00 against the winners of East versus North Hampshire.
A Special Big Thank You to all members who spent their time and energies, before, during and after the event, into making this a very successful time which, on the Wednesday, raised £136.
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The Ringwood Bowling Club Competition Finals Day takes place next Sunday 24th August
In addition to this annual feast of Bowling, Ivan Griffin will again be demonstrating his Barbecuing skills, during the day, to satisfy your culinary delights.
So, come along and enjoy the days competition and socialising with other members in a convivial atmosphere to watch the action.
 
The competitors in the Finals are:
Ladies Singles: Helen Blackiston vs Sharon Varndell
Men's Singles: John Sanderson vs Steve Hill or Lee Croad
Two Wood Singles: Lee Croad vs Derrick Fulker or John Sanderson
45up Singles: Derrick Fulker vs Barry Vaughan (Barry not able to play on Finals Day)
Junior Singles: Denis Carr vs Eric Parry
Veteran's Singles: Mel Barrett vs Ed Melton or Derrick Fulker
Handicap Singles: Derrick Fulker vs Ed Melton or Chris Spry
Handicap Pairs: Derick Faulkner & Peter Smith vs Helen Blackiston & Malcolm Chater or John Sanderson Carole Pepperell
Two Wood Pairs: John Sanderson & Roger Clark vs Ed Melton & Lee Carter or Richard Thomas & Peter Smith
 
Unfortunately, Doug Jones has not, as yet, been able to produce a playing schedule for next Sunday because, as you can see from the above, six Semi Finals have yet to be decided.
For those involved, please play your Semi Final matches ASAP so that Doug can complete the Finals Day playing schedule
Thank you
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 The 50/50 Club winner for Saturday 16th August is Jim Sillitoe with Number 27
It was drawn by Doug Dalrymple
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 You can download the latest B&DBA Newsletter by clicking on the following
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Next week's Weekly Bulletin will be a day later than normal as I am away in Surrey next weekend
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Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 12th August. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Waterside 1. A fantastic performance against the League leaders, winning by 1 shot, means that the Ladies are only 2 points short of safety. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 18 - 19. Points 2 - 4.

Tuesday 12th August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Lyndhurst . In the President's Trophy Quarter Final the 1st Team sadly lost by 7 shots despite the better Rinks tally of 2½ - 1½. 

Thursday 14th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Milford on Sea. The ladies bounced back this week with a fine maximum points win.Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 48 - 26. Points 6 - 0.

Thursday 14th August. NFBA Men's A Team Home & Away versus Totton & Eling. In the Ringwood ShieldQuarter Final the A Team didn't fair much better than the 1st Team and sadly lost by 3 shots.Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 50 - 53.

Saturday 16th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Argyll D. No match. Ringwood were unable to raise a team. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 10 - 0. Points 6 - 0.

Saturday 16th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Argyll. Despite only winning one rink it was a great, desperately needed, overall win for the 1st Team in a very close game. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 51 - 49. Points 6 - 4.

Saturday 16th August. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Blandford Blues. A tough game against the League leaders but the A Team came away with a well earned point. Rinks 2½  - ½. Shots 47 - 41. Points 9 - 1.

 

Coming Up in Next Week

Monday 18th August. Autumn Triples. 5.00pm start.

Tuesday 19th August. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home versus New Milton. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 21st August. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Ferndown Sapphires. 2.00pm start.

Friday 22nd August. Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm start.

Saturday 23rd August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus West Moors Bees. 10.00am start.

Saturday 23rd August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Highcliffe. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 23rd August. B&DBA Mixed A Team at  Home versus Boscombe Cliff B. 2.00pm start.

Sunday 24th August. Club Competition's Finals Day. 10.00am start.

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

 

Weekly Bulletin 10th August

Published: Sunday, 10 August 2025 06:10
 
Hampshire's Golden Girls 2025
Golden Girls 2025
 
Congratulations and Well Done to Chris Pentelow and Helen Blackiston who are this years Bowls Hampshire Golden Girls Champions
On Wednesday, Chris Pentelow and Helen Blackiston played in the final stages of the Bowls Hampshire Golden Girls Competition at Banister Park.
In the Semi Final they defeated Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers (Oakley) 20-16 and in the afternoon, in a very close Final, they won 19-18 against Jean Garrod and Lyn Booth (Mayfield Park).
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On Wednesday 13th August, the Aviva National Finals start at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa
Ringwood BC members Steve Hill (2 Wood Singles), Carol Broomfield (Woman’s O’60 Pairs), Sooki, Steve Hill, John Sanderson and Lee Croad (Men’s Senior Fours) are all taking part in the Finals. You can see when they are playing by scrolling down to the Coming Up Next Week section, below.
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Click on the coloured competition names above to view the fixtures for each competition.
You can view the Daily Schedules and follow their Live Scores by clicking HERE and entering the relevant data
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 The 50/50 Club winner for Saturday 9th August was Carole Pepperell with Number 14
It was drawn by a member of Bournemouth Electric Bowling Club
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There is no need for the person who helped themselves to one of Chris Dalrymple's mini pork pies, from the fridge, to replace it as Chris is quite chuffed that she has lost weight.
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Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 5th August. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Waterside 2. Another week without accruing any points but the Ladies manage to stay above their opponents by 1 point in the league. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 38 - 45. Points 0 - 6.

Tuesday 5th August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus New Milton B. A good win in the 1st Round of the Presidents Trophy. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 51 - 42.

Thursday 7th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Knyveton Gardens. Despite losing this top of the table clash, by just 1 shot, the Ladies stay in top slot by1 point and with a game in hand. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 34 - 33. Points 4 - 2.

Thursday 7th August. NFBA Men's A Team Home & Away versus Verwood. A nail biting end to a very close match but the A Team manage to get across the line with a 1 shot win.Rinks 2½ - 1½. Shots 57 - 56.

Saturday 9th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Swanage Dolphins. Despite losing this match, the B team stay in 3rd place but only 1 point above the Downton Dragons. Rinks1 - 1. Shots 29 - 43. Points 2 - 4.

Saturday 9th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus New Milton. With no points accrued from this match the 1st Team sit, worryingly, only 4 points above the relegation zone. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 60 - 34. Points 10 - 0.

Saturday 9th August. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Electric Electrons. A good win against the Electrons secures 5th place for the A Team. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 51 - 42. Points 8 - 2.

Coming Up in Next Week

Monday 11th August. Autumn Triples. 5.00pm start.

Tuesday 12th August. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Waterside 1. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 12th August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Lyndhurst . 6.00pm start. (President's Trophy QF)

Wednesday 13th August. BE National Men’s 2W Singles, 3 Rounds, at Royal Leamington Spa. 9.00am start. Featuring Steve Hill versus Kyle Anderson (Royal Wootton Bassett) in the 1st Round.

Wednesday 13th August. BH West Area Two Bowl Triples Rounds 1 - 3 at Ringwood. 10.00am start. Featuring teams from Argyll, Bournemouth, New Milton and Pelhams.

Thursday 14th August. BE National Woman’s O’60 Pairs Last 16 & QF's at Royal Leamington Spa. 9.00am start. Featuring Carol Broomfield & Janet Ballard (Waterside) versus Kris Owen (Quendon).

Thursday 14th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Milford on Sea. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 14th August. NFBA Men's A Team Home & Away versus Totton & Eling 6.00pm start. (Ringwood Shield QF)

Friday 15th August. Aussie Pairs . 5.00pm start.

Friday 15th August. BH Two Bowl Triples Round 4 at Ringwood. 6.00pm start. Featuring the BH West Area winners versus Bridget May (Banister Park).

Saturday 16th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Argyll D. 10.00am start.

Saturday 16th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Argyll. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 16th August. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Blandford Blues. 2.00pm start.

Sunday 17th August. BE National Men’s Senior Fours 1st Round. 4.15pm start. Featuring Sooki, Steve Hill, John Sanderson and Lee Croad versus Grant Talman, Michael James, Martin Randell, Richard Gilbert (Hagbourne, Berkshire).

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

 

Weekly Bulletin 3rd August

Published: Sunday, 03 August 2025 06:10
 
On Monday, the Harry Wright Cup Competition concluded.
Congratulations and Well Done to Andy Mackay who is this year's winner with 109 points. Congratulations also to Runner-Up Justin Pike who amassed 100 points
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The Autumn Triples follows on from the The Harry Wright Cup Competition on Monday evenings. To view the Teams and Draws click HERE 
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 Congratulations and Well Done to both Ringwood Men's NFBA League Teams
The 1st Team finished Runners Up, in Division 1, to New Milton
The A Team also finished as Runners Up, in Division 4, to West Moors A, gaining promotion to Division 3
Well Done to both Captains and their squad of players 
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Club Captain, Lee Croad and partner Nicky Jones, put on a spirited performance in the Bournemouth Open Pairs Semi Final on Saturday
Sadly however, they lost 27 - 17 to England International Jamie Walker and sub Russel Morgan, who went on to become Open Pairs Champions 
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 A short report, from Geoff Robins, on how the Solar Panels are performing since their installation in June 2024
For electricity supplied back to the Grid, we recently received a further payment from British Gas of £324, which brings the total since installation last year to £1,032
This is in addition to substantially reduced monthly electricity bills over the same period
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 The 50/50 Club winner for Saturday 2nd August was Dave Lewis with Number 33
It was drawn by Chris Dalrymple
There are two weeks left on this current round of the 50/50 Club
However, Doug DalrympIe will be selling tickets for the next round, during the next nine days, before he goes away on holiday from the 13th August
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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 July. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Highcliffe Poppies. Back in action following a two week break, the Ladies found it tough and remain near the bottom of the table. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 22 - 31. Points 0 - 6.

Tuesday 29th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Waterside. A big turnaround on the very last end to be played swung the match Ringwood's way to ensure 2nd place, in the League, by half a point. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 75 - 57. Points 7 - 1.

Thursday 31st July. B&DWBA Ladies Team No Match.

Thursday 31st July. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus Downton. A good performance, under pressure, enabled the A Team to amass enough points to finish as Runners Up and gain promotion. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 70 - 58. Points 6 - 2.

Saturday 2nd August. No B&DBA League Matches. Bournemouth Open Ends.

 

Coming Up in Next Week

Monday 4th August. Autumn Triples. 5.00pm start.

Tuesday 5th August. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Waterside 2. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 5th August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus New Milton B. 6.00pm start. (President's Trophy)

Thursday 7th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Knyveton Gardens. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 7th August. NFBA Men's A Team Home & Away versus Verwood. 6.00pm start. (Ringwood Shield)

Saturday 9th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Swanage Dolphins. 10.00am start.

Saturday 9th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus New Milton. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 9th August. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Electric Electrons. 2.00pm start.

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

 

Weekly Bulletin 27th July

Published: Sunday, 27 July 2025 06:10
 

Last Sunday's hosting of the National Women's Top Club and the Boys Under 17s Singles All England Round of 16 matches went very well. The following email was received by our Ladies Captain, Chris Pentelow.

'Hi Chris,

Just a quick message to say a huge thank you to yourself and all the members of Ringwood for your very kind hospitality yesterday.

We were made to feel so welcome and your facilities were great. The green bowled lovely and the homemade cakes were beautiful (the talking point of the car journey home).

Thank you again so much for being so accommodating!

We very much hope our paths cross again in the future.

Many thanks,

Charlie
Ladies' Manager
Banister Park Bowling Club'

A big thank you to Chris and all of the Members who's commitment before, during and after the event made it a successful and memorable day 

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Ringwood Round Table
Report of last Tuesday's Bowls Evening with Ringwood Round Table, from Helen Blackiston.
 
A fun evening. Tuesday we hosted 12 Ringwood Round Tablers to enjoy an evening on our green trying lawn bowls, a number of them for the first time, only reluctantly stopping when it was approaching too dark to play.
The photo in the club house is when it rained for 20mins thank goodness for the bar and sandwiches. They left saying we are really looking forward to doing it all again next year and thanking the evening helpers, Carole, Patricia, Kate, James and Helen.
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Congratulations and Well done to Helen Blackiston and Chris Pentelow have won through to play at Banister Park in the Bowls Hampshire Golden Girls Semi Final, against Janie Vickers (Oakley), on Wednesday 6th August. The winner will go on to play the Final in the afternoon.
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Carol Broomfield is off to Leamington. On Friday, Carol and partner Janet Ballard (Waterside) won their Bowls England Women's Over 60' Pairs, Round of 32,  match against Brenda Grout (Hook, Hampshire (East/North) 14 - 13. They progress to the next round at Leamington Spa, on Thursday 14th August at 9.0am, versus either Jacqui Miller (Rochford, Essex (South) or Kris Owen (Quendon, Essex (Mid/North). Well done Carol and Janet.
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 The 50/50 Club winner for Saturday 26th July was either Dennis or Jenny Newham with Number 16
It was drawn by the Cabin Steward on the P&O Cruise Ship Arcadia
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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 22nd July. NFWBA Ladies Team No Match.

Tuesday 22nd July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Fordingbridge. With only one point gained from this match it will be a tough assignment to finish as Runners Up or hang on to the current 3rd position, in the last league match against Waterside.Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 78 - 61. Points 7 - 1. 

Thursday 24th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team No Match.

Thursday 24th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus West Moors A. A disappointing points tally from this match means that the A team will need to accrue 5.5 points from their last league match, against Downton, to ensure promotion. Failing that, results from other matches will define their fate. Rinks 2½ - 1½. Shots 72 - 65. Points 6.5 - 1.5.

Saturday 26th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Richmond Park Panthers. The B Team bite back and jump up 3 places, to 3rd, following this emphatic win.  Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 18 - 48. Points 0 - 6.

Saturday 26th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park.  The 1st Team drop down one place following this loss, at home, to the bottom placed club. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 42 - 53. Points 2 - 8.

Saturday 26th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Bournemouth C. A close call against the bottom placed club but the A Team came away with a good win. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 47 - 50. Points 4 - 6.

 

Coming Up in Next Week

Sunday 27th July. Bournemouth Open starts. 6.00pm.

Monday 28th July. Delayed Green Opening. 1.00pm.

Monday 28th July. Harry Wright Trophy. 5.30pm Start.

Tuesday 29th July. NFWBA Ladies Team. at Home versus Highcliffe Poppies. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 29th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Waterside. 6.00pm start.

Thursday 31st July. B&DWBA Ladies Team. No Match.

Thursday 31st July. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus Downton. 6.00pm start.

Saturday 2nd August. Bournemouth Open Ends. No B&DBA League Matches.

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

 

Weekly Bulletin 20th July

Published: Sunday, 20 July 2025 06:10
 
Ringwood Ladies are flying high in the B&DWBA Triples League Division 1
The B&DWBA website still doesn't show League Tables for 2025. However, Chris Pentelow has supplied a League Table following last Thursday's matches.
Keep it going Ladies for the last three matches, the next one being a top of the table clash, Away, against Knyveton Gardens on the 7th August.
 
BDWBA League Table 17.07.25
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 The 50/50 Club winner for Saturday 19th July is Eileen Clarke with Number 46
It was drawn by the Head Waiter on the P&O Cruise Ship Arcadia
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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 15th July. NFWBA Ladies Team No Match.

Tuesday 15th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus West Moors. The 1st Team hold on to 2nd place by half a point and shot difference following this fine win.Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 80 - 61. Points 7 - 1. 

Thursday 17th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Swanage.This exciting match ending in a draw keeps the Ladies team in Top Slot. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 35 - 35. Points 3 -3.

Thursday 17th July. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus New Milton C. Like the 1st Team, the A Team hold on to 2nd place, on equal points, with West Moors A following this fine win. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 65 - 61. Points 7 - 1.  

Saturday 19th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home to Downton Bustards. The B Team drop back to 6th place following this loss in a close game. Rinks ½ - 1½. Shots 32 - 36. Points 1 - 5. 

Saturday 19th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Fordingbridge. Despite losing this match, the 1st Team stay in 6th place. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 51 - 43. Points 8 - 2.

Saturday 19th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Bournemouth B. The A Team found it tough against the second place Bournemouth B team and come away with no points. Rinks 0 - 3. Shots 31 - 55. Points 0 - 10.

 

Coming Up in Next Week

Monday 21st July. Harry Wright Trophy. 5.30pm Start.

Tuesday 22nd July. NFWBA Ladies Team. No Match, Reserve Week.

Tuesday 22nd July. Round Table Have-A-Go Roll Up with Helen. 5.00pm start.

Tuesday 22nd July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Fordingbridge. 6.00pm start.

Thursday 24th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team. No Match.

Thursday 24th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus West Moors A. 6.00pm start.

Friday 25th July. BE National 2 Fours Neutral Green Match at Ringwood. 6.15pm start. Participating Clubs unknown.

Saturday 26th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Richmond Park Panthers. 10.00am start.

Saturday 26th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park. 2.00pm start. 

Saturday 26th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away 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.

 

Weekly Bulletin 13th July

Published: Sunday, 13 July 2025 06:10
 
 BH Senior Fours Champions 2025
The Bowls Hampshire Senior Fours Champions 2025
 
Congratulations and Well Done to Steve Hill, John Sanderson, Lee Croad and Sooki who are this year's Bowls Hampshire Senior Fours Champions.
Playing last Sunday, at Banister Park, they defeated Farnborough 21-17 in the morning Semi Final and in the afternoon Final, took the trophy defeating Sports Centre (Southhampton)12-10.
The team go on to play in the Bowls England 'Aviva' National Finals, at Leamington Spa, on Sunday 17th August.
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The following day, Steve Hill returned to Banister Park to take on the best of Hampshire in the 2 Wood Singles. In the Quarter Final he defeated John Blair (Alton) 16-11. In the Semi Final he defeated Martin Smith (Waterside) 15-11. In the Final, he defeated Alan B Forrest (Fleming Park) by 3 shots to progress to play at the Bowls England 'Aviva' National Finals, at Leamington Spa, on Wednesday 13th August. 
Well Done Steve
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Also on Monday, Carol Broomfield and partner Janet Ballard got tickets to Ryde to play Leen Hampshire (Ryde Marina, Isle of Wight) in the Bowls England Women's Over 60' Pairs, Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area Final.
They won the match 19-6 and go on to play Brenda Grout (Hook, Hampshire) in the All-England Round of 32 at Andover on Friday 25th July.
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Today, Sharon Varndell, Carol Broomfield, Chris Pentelow and Helen Blackiston played their Bowls Hampshire Ladies Fours Quarter and Semi Finals at Banister Park. In the morning they won their Quarter Final match against the BH East Area 2 team. Sadly however,, they lost in the afternoon Semi Final by 3 shots.
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 The 50/50 Club winner for Saturday 12th July is Mavis Hammond with number 7. Well done Mavis. 

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You can download the latest 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 8th July. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Brockenhurst. With another fantastic maximum points win, the Ringwood Ladies rise up the table into 5th place. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 25 - 29. Points 0 - 6. 

Tuesday 8th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Highcliffe. The 1st Team drop down to 3rd place following this close, 2 shot loss, at Highcliffe. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 66 - 64. Points 6 - 2. 

Thursday 10th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team No Match. 

Thursday 10th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Totton & Eling A. Like the 1st team last week, the A Team were figuratively and literally on the carpet at Totton & Eling but managed to come away with half a point. Rinks 3½ - ½. Shots 93 - 60. Points 7.5 - 0.5. 

Saturday 12th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Knyveton Kestrels. Despite losing this very close match, the B Team jump up to 4th place in the League. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 31 - 29. Points 4 - 2. 

Saturday 12th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Moordown. The 1st Team stay in 6th place following this fine win against bottom placed Moordown. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 50 - 36. Points 8 - 2. 

Saturday 12th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Argyll B. The A Team stay in 5th place following this fine win to open the gap between them and 6th placed Argyll B. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 44 - 54. Points 2 - 8.

 

Coming Up in Next Week

Monday 14th July. Harry Wright Trophy. 5.30pm Start.

Tuesday 15th July. NFWBA Ladies Team. No Match, Reserve Week.

Tuesday 15th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus West Moors. 6.00pm start.

Wednesday 16th July. BH Ladies Pairs Hampshire West Area B Final (Round 5) at Ringwood. 6.00pm start. Featuring Karen Williets (Fordingbridge) versus 
Laura Kitcher (Kings Park)

Thursday 17th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Swanage. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 17th July. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus New Milton C. 6.00pm start.

Saturday 19th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Downton Bustards. 10.00am start.

Saturday 19th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Fordingbridge. 2.00pm start. 

Saturday 19th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Bournemouth B. 2.00pm start.

Sunday 20th July. BE Women's Top Club - Hampshire (Mid/West) Area Final at Ringwood. 2.30pm start. Featuring Banister Park versus Boscombe Cliff.

Sunday 20th July. BE Boys Under 17s Singles All England Round of 16 at Ringwood. 2.30pm start. Featuring Alfie Holland (Avon, Wiltshire) versus
Oskar Olejarka (Alton Social, Hampshire (East/North).

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

 

Weekly Bulletin 6th July

Published: Sunday, 06 July 2025 06:10
 
Wishing Good Luck to Steve Hill, Sooki, John Sanderson and Lee Croad who are playing in the Bowls Hampshire Senior Fours Semi Final, this morning at 10.00am, against a team from the BH North Area. If they win, they go on to play in the Final, in the afternoon starting at 2.00pm.
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Congratulations and Well Done to John Sanderson and partner Vivien Mansell who won their Bowls England Mixed Pairs - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area Semi Final against Tim Orr (Boscombe Cliff, 21-8. They will play Ron Leleux (Shanklin, Isle of Wight) in the Area Final.
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 The 50/50 Club winner for Saturday 5th July is Margaret Clifford Smith with number 57. Well done Margaret. 

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You can download the latest 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 1st July. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Fordingbridge. Despite a good maximum points win in this shortened, 12 End, match the Ladies find themselves second from bottom in the league. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 16 - 20. Points 0 - 6. 

Tuesday 1st July.NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Totton & Eling.The 1st team were figuratively and literally on the carpet at Totton & Eling but stay half a point above them in 2nd spot. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 82 - 64. Points 6 - 2.

Thursday 3rd July. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Ferndown Diamonds. Another great maximum points win for the Ladies. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 28 - 38. Points 0 - 6. 

Thursday 3rd July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Brockenhurst A. Another good win for the A Team keeping them in 2nd place in the League. Rinks 1½ - 2½. Shots 59 - 77. Points 1.5 - 6.5. 

Saturday 5th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Fordingbridge Flyers. A close, well fought, match but the B Team finish 5 shots adrift and 6th place in the League. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 31 - 36. Points 2 - 4. 

Saturday 5th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Bournemouth. A finger nail biting end to this closest of matches but the 1st Team hold on for a one shot win placing them in 6th place. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 51 - 52. Points 4 - 6. 

Saturday 5th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Moordown A. The A Team lose to 9th Place Moordown leaving the A Team in 5th place. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 45 - 55. Points 2 - 8.

 

Coming Up in Next Week

Monday 7th July. Harry Wright Trophy. 5.30pm Start.

Monday 7th July. BH Men's 2 Wood Singles Quarter and Semi Finals at Banister Park. 6.00pm start. Featuring Steve Hill versus a North Area 1 player.

Monday 7th July. BE Women's Over 60' Pairs - Hants (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area Final at Ryde Marina. Featuring Carol Broomfield and Janet Ballard (Waterside) versus Leen Hampshire (Ryde Marina)

Tuesday 8th July. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Brockenhurst. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 8th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Highcliffe. 6.00pm start. 

Thursday 10th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team No Match.

Thursday 10th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Totton & Eling A. 6.00pm start.

Saturday 12th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Knyveton Kestrels. 10.00am start. 

Saturday 12th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Moordown. 2.00pm start. 

Saturday 12th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Argyll B. 2.00pm start.

Sunday 13th July. BH Ladies Fours Quarter and Semi Finals at Banister Park. 10.00am start. Featuring Sharon Varndell, Carol Broomfield, Chris Pentelow and Helen Blackiston versus an East Area 2 team.

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

 

Weekly Bulletin 29th June

Published: Sunday, 29 June 2025 06:10
 
Congratulations and Well Done to Sharon Varndell, Carol Broomfield, Chris Pentelow and Helen Blackiston who won their BH Ladies, West Area 2, Fours match versus Laura Kitcher (Kings Park), on Monday. They next play at Banister Park in the QF/SF day, Sunday 13th July at 10:00, against the BH East 2 winners.
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Congratulations and Well Done also to Steve Hill who won his BH Men's, West Area 2, 2W Singles match versus Chris Cieciura (Pelhams), on Monday. He next plays at Banister Park in the QF/SF day, Monday 7th July at 18:00, against the BH North 1 winners.

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The 50/50 Club winner for Saturday 28th June is Derrick Fulker with number 38 drawn by Peter Smith. Well Done Derrick.
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Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 24th June. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Milford Magic. Despite another loss, the ladies stay out of the relegation zone by one point. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 31 - 45. Points 2 - 4. 

Tuesday 24th June.NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Braeside.A well earned maximum points win lifts the 1st Team into the top slot. Rinks 4 - 0. Shots 76 - 53. Points 8 - 0. 

Thursday 26th June. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Fordingbridge. TBA. Rinks ? - ?. Shots ?? - ??. Points ? - ?. 

Thursday 26th June. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus Milford on Sea B. Another fantastic maximum points win, in the same week, keeps the A Team in 2nd place, on equal points with West Moors A. Rinks 4 - 0. Shots 112 - 50. Points 8 - 0. 

Saturday 28th June. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Pelhams Sea Hawks. The B Team maintain position with a great win, away from home.. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 24 - 46. Points 2 - 4. 

Saturday 28th June. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Boscombe Cliff. A tough match, at home, for the 1st Team against the league leaders but they don't finish the match empty handed. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 48 - 56. Points 2 - 8.

Saturday 28th June. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Poole Park B. An exciting end to a very close match which ended in a draw. Rinks 1½ - 1½. Shots 50 - 50. Points 5 - 5.

 

Coming Up in Next Week

Monday 30th June. Harry Wright Trophy. 5.30pm Start.

Monday 30th June. BH Men's Fours West Area Finals at Ringwood. 6.00pm start. Featuring Perry Martin (Boscombe Cliff) versus Daniel Cookman (Boscombe Cliff) and Chris Daniels (Boscombe Cliff) versus Leon Pope (Bournemouth).

Tuesday 1st July. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Fordingbridge. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 1st July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Totton & Eling. 6.00pm start.

Thursday 3rd July. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Ferndown Diamonds. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 3rd July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Brockenhurst A. 6.00pm start.

Friday 4th July. BH Ladies 4 Wood Singles West Area 1 Final at New Milton. 6.00pm start. Featuring Carol Broomfield versus Laura Kitcher (Kings Park).

Saturday 5th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Fordingbridge Flyers. 10.00am start.

Saturday 5th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Bournemouth. 2.00pm start. 

Saturday 5th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team at 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.