Latest Bowls News: July 17, 2017

Published on: 17 Jul, 2017
Updated on: 17 Jul, 2017

Merrow Bowls Club, report by David Raison

On the evening of Wednesday, July, 12, Merrow played a friendly of four triples at Holloway Hill, Godalming.

Holloway Hill verses Merrow.

Although the day had not been promising following early rain, the evening proved to be warm and dry. However, the earlier rain did make the green a little heavy and difficult to read.

The match was played with a great deal of effort from both sides, with Holloway Hill coming out on top, winning on three rinks and also on points 66 -57.

Merow away to Holloway Hill, Godalming.

Congratulations to captain Brian Taylor and his team of the two Kens, Webb and Burburry, who were our only winners. A true captain’s game!

Merrow entertained Westfield on Sunday, July 16, for a match of three triples. A dry but humid afternoon beckoned and, although a brief light shower did come over, we were lucky with the weather.Due to last-minute withdrawals, both sides fielded teams of nine players, allowing us to play three rinks of triples.

Merrow at home to Westfield.

A very strong Westfield side made Merrow work hard for every point. Westfield won two of the three rinks, with the margin on two rinks being just a single point; one to Mwerrow and one to Westfield. Sadly, your correspondent did less well, losing by a larger margin. The final points total was Merrow 36, Westfield 49.

On a very hot and humid day, the half-time break was very welcome. Tea and homemade cakes were very well received by both teams.

Merrow verses Westfield.

This was our first fixture with Westfield, and both sides agreed that further matches would be a good idea, so next year should see both home and away fixtures with Westfield.

Castle Green Bowling Club, report by Colin Summerhayes

On Tuesday, June 13, Castle Green’s senior men’s team lost to Holloway Hill, away, in the Guildford-Woking Tuesday Triples League, by 32-37.

R Williams (skip), J Reeves, J Phillips: 21-16.

C Summerhayes (skip), D Taylor, B West: 11-21.

On Saturday, June 17, Castle Green fielded two triples teams away at Victory Park, Addlestone. It was a scorcher of a day and we were happy to sit under ceiling fans for our tea at half way. Overall Castle Green lost by lost by 5 (29-34), but the games were all close.

Colin Summerhayes (skip), Lynn Smith, Gary Draper: 15-19.

Patrick Andrew (skip), John Reeves, Diana Summerhayes: 14-15.

On Tuesday, June 20, Castle Green’s senior men’s team won in the Guildford-Woking Tuesday Triples League, at home against Stoke Park A, by 37-29.

R Williams (skip), P Plummer, J Reeves: 17-14.

C Summerhayes (skip), D Taylor, B West: 20-15.

On Wednesday, June 21, Castle Green put on four triples against Burpham, at home, but were narrowly beaten by 55-69, although being ahead at the halfway mark by 27-23. Castle Green won on one rink and drew on one rink, losing on two others.

Hazel Tappenden (skip), Margaret Neville, Lawrie Briggs: 17-14.

John Reeves (skip), Ann Lewis, Tim Sampson: 14-14.

Colin Summerhayes (skip), Gary Draper, Sue Secrett: 10-17.

Paul Plummer (skip), David Taylor, Joan Walter: 14-24.

On Friday, June 23, Castle Green’s ladies beat Stoke Park ladies, away, by 21-18, in the Ladies Surrey Advertiser League.

On Saturday, June 24 Castle Green won away at Hindhead by 57-44.

Jill Bird (skip), Patrick Andrew, Colin Downham: 13-18.

John Reeves (skip), Ann Lewis, Sue Secrett: 29-7.

Colin Summerhayes (skip), Paul Plummer, Gary Draper: 15-19.

On Sunday, June 25, Castle Green drew against Billingshurst, away, the score being 48-48.

Colin Summerhayes (skip), John Reeves, Jonathan Readings: 15-15.

Hazel Tappenden(skip), Diana Summerhayes, Lawrie Briggs: 18-16.

Paul Tappenden (skip), Margaret Neville, David Taylor: 15-17.

Tuesday June 27, saw Castle Green’s senior men’s team earn a very narrow win in the Guildford-Woking Tuesday Triples League, away against Ewhurst, by 36-35.

R Williams (skip), P Plummer, J Reeves: 20 – 18.

C Summerhayes (skip), L Briggs, B West 16 – 17.

On Wednesday, June 28, Castle Green were defeated by Puttenham and Wanborough on their green by 40-56.

B West (skip), D Taylor, J Readings: 15-13.

S West (skip), A Lewis, M Neville: 14-23.

J Bird (skip), L Smith, H Tappenden: 11-20.

On Friday, June 30, Castle Green’s ladies lost to Holloway Hill ladies, at home, by 12-22, in the Ladies Surrey Advertiser League.

On Saturday, July 1, Castle Green lost to Brockham, away, by 43-71.

Rob Williams (skip), Colin Downham, Sofia Roberts: 8-29.

Gary Draper (skip), Diane Longman/Derek Redgwell (shared), Sue Secrett: 21-15.

Hazel Tappenden (skip), Ann Lewis, Joan Walter/Mary Redgwell (shared): 14-27.

On Sunday, July 2, Castle Green lost narrowly to a visiting team from Billingshurst by 55 – 72. Castle Green managed a creditable win on one rink, and a draw on another, but lost on the remaining two.

Brian West (skip), Jonathan Readings, Monica Turnbull: 7-28.

Lawrie Briggs (skip), John Phillips, Sue Secrett: 21-10.

Gary Draper (skip), Julie Hinde, David Turnbull: 14-14.

Margaret Neville (skip), Nick Hinde, Tim Sampson: 13-20.

On Monday, July 3, Castle Green’s ladies beat Mayford Hall ladies, away, in the Ladies West Surrey League by 44-24.

Jill Bird (skip), Lynn Smith, Sue Secrett: 18 – 10.

Hazel Tappenden (skip), Diana Summerhayes, Ann Lewis: 26 -14.

On Tuesday, July 4, Castle Green’s senior men’s team won against Merrow, away, in the Guildford-Woking Tuesday Triples League, by 53-34.

R Williams (skip), P Plummer, J Phillips: 22-19.

C Summerhayes (skip), D Taylor, B West: 31-15.

On Wednesday, July 5, Castle Green’s ladies had a good result on both rinks in a friendly against Cobham, away, winning by 36-14. Because of the heat the game finished at 14 ends.

On Monday, July 10, Castle Green ladies lost to Woking Park ladies, at home, in the Ladies West Surrey League, by 24-37.

Jill Bird (skip), Hazel Tappenden, Sue Secrett: 13 – 16.

Shirley West (skip), Diana Summerhayes, Lynn Smith: 11 – 21.

On Tuesday, July 11, Castle Green’s senior men’s team lost to Albury, away, in the Guildford-Woking Tuesday Triples League, by 36-40.

The latter part of the game was played in pouring rain, which dampened enthusiasm for the game somewhat.

J Reeves (skip), P Plummer, L Briggs: 17-17.

C Summerhayes (skip), D Taylor, B West: 19-23.

On Wednesday, July 12, on a warm but somewhat overcast evening, Castle Green enjoyed a good away win against Wonersh, by 106-33,

Fortunately for all, the previous night’s rain had not made their green too heavy. We ended the evening with a delicious salad.

Brian West (skip), Diana Summerhayes, Gary Draper: 37-6 (top scorers).

Shirley West (skip), Paul Plummer, Ann Lewis: 24-9.

Rob Williams (skip), Colin Summerhayes, Margaret Neville: 23-11.