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County News - last updated
19/07/10
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19/07/10
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Finals
Day
on 24th July 2010 will be at Bush Hill Park
10.a.m.
Two Wood Singles, Unbadged Singles, Pairs and Triples
2.p.m.
Championship Singles, Under 25 Singles Championship, Fours and
Double Rink
Middlesex
will be represented at Leamington in the Under 25 Pairs by
Charlotte Laws of Ealing Conservatie B. C. and Amy Spry of
Brondesbury
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15/07/10
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Match
report: Bannerette Match Against Poplar to Celebrate their Centenary
11th
July
Wow, what a scorcher: both the weather and the score! Yes, the
inevitable has happened the County has lost a bannerette match (52
shots to 37). Liz is checking the rules about playing an England
International ex-club member and Miriam is in shock!
Well
done the ladies and gentlemen of Poplar. It was a great match full of
laughter and good bowling, followed by a lovely meal and more
laughter. We wish Polar well with the remainder of their Centenary
celebrations.
Our
grateful thanks to Pat Church, Joyce Collins, Pearl Emmett, Norma
Evans, Sheila Paveling, Pam Stubbings, and Jean Ward who along with
Bridget, Pat White, Miriam, Liz Dutton and Jacquie made up the
Bannerette team and a special thanks to Paul who stepped in and took
over from Bridget, whose foot was causing a lot of pain.
Poplar
will now be presented with the winner’s Bannerette at the Luncheon
and Prize Giving on 1st October at the Ramada Hotel, Ealing.
Reporter Jacquie Elkin
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29/06/10
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The funeral arrangements for Lily Comley, Secretary of Hendon BC are:-
Friday 2nd July at 1.00 p.m. at Hendon Crematorium and afterwards at
Hendon Bowls Club.
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29/06/10
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Match report: Walker Cup
Success for
Middlesex in the first round of the Walker Cup on Sunday 27th
June at
Sutton
BC
!
Having been soundly trounced by Hampshire in the Johns, the two rinks
were determined to hold their own against suspected strong opposition.
Both reserves were called in to play from the beginning, as both Jo
White and Ann Barrett were ill on the day.
I have a feeling that the Hampshire players were lured into a false
sense of security which soon turned into the frustration we felt in
the Johns as our two rinks forged ahead to a ten shot lead in the
first five ends. This continued as Ann Halliday skipped Jean Stephens,
Maureen Lawford, and Sue Bard-Bodek to a 37 shots to 5 win over
Margaret Holden, Rosemary Corney, Sue Dadson and Sandy Pullin.
Irene Barber, with Jean Staples, Pam Hughes, and Cathy Taylor
leading, played the holding game, losing by one shot (17 shots to 18)
against on form Allyson Flint, Sue Sharpe, Linda Johnson and Jean
Arnaud when their game was stopped after the 19th end as
the Hampshire ladies could not make up the difference in shots.
Well done to both rinks.
Sutton
BC
gave us a Sunday roast followed by lemon tart,
which even on the hot day that it was went down a treat. Many thanks
to Club Captain Janet and Sutton BC for the use of their green and
their hospitality and to the Umpire, Betty Wall.
On now, to the Regional Finals, on 18th July at Popes Mead
BC, Sussex where we will meet Kent in the first round.
Reporter Jacquie Elkin
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27/06/10
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President’s
Day
20 June 2010
Bridget greeted the Delegates and invited guests to
Cambridge
Park
, before everyone tucked into a lovely buffet lunch. The game started
with a spider followed by 4 rounds of two wood triples. The
afternoon was overcast with a cool breeze to begin but as the
competition “hotted” up so too did the temperature and it ended in
brilliant sunshine. Those present sat down to a fine poached
salmon, hollandaise sauce and new potato salad followed by a choice of
delicious desserts and cheese and biscuits.
Following the
presentation of the County’s gift to Bridget and the winning and
losing prizes, fines were collected and the June 200 Club draw took
place with two of those present being lucky winners.
It was a great
afternoon and I would encourage those
delegates who were unable to attend to make the effort
next year as it is a fun day and a thank you for attending the Council
Meetings.
Reporter Jacquie Elkin
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14/06/10
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Match report: Teddington BC Bannerette Set
in lovely surroundings, in glorious sunshine, MCWBA played Teddington
in a Bannerette game to help celebrate their centenary year. At
half time there was only 3 shots between the two sides with the score
at 30 - 27. The County rallied and went on to win 89 - 37.
Teddington were really good hosts and, despite their limited
accommodation, provided an excellent meal after the game. As most of
the players knew each other, it was a good opportunity to relax and
enjoy the occasion together.
Reporter
Sally Woodhead
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12/06/10
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Johns Team
Here are the team details for the first round of the Johns Trophy to
be played against Hampshire at Pyestock BC, CODY Sports and
Social Club, CODY Technology Park, Farnborough, Hants GU140LS (for
satnav use GU140LP) on 15th June.
Cathy Taylor, Janice Fortune, Jo White & Irene Barber. Becky
Moorhouse, Rena Pharaoh, Marion Bushnell & Sue Bard-Bodek.
Marie Curry, Sue Butcher, Ann Barrett & Ann Halliday. Nadine
Mullins, Sheila Paveling, Val Van Baars & Maureen Lawford.
Rhoda Young, Jaquie Elkin, June Goulds & Jean Staples.
Margaret Land, Janice Martin, Pam Hughes & Jean Stephens.
Travelling Reserves (alpha order) Patsy Walker, Terri Watkinson. Non-travelling
Reserves (alpha order) Liz Dutton, Kay Stockley.
A coach has been arranged for the first round of the Johns.
Pick-up times are:
Aldermans Hill = 10:15 Ramada Jarvis Hotel = 10:45 Tesco
Supermarket = 11:00 (just past Gillette Building). If using the
Tesco pick up point, please call Miriam with your car registration
number (Tesco need this ahead of match day).
Walker Team
Here are the team details for the first round of the Walker Cup Team
to be played against Hampshire (again) at Sutton BC, Dorset
Road, Belmont, Sutton, SM26JA on 27th June.
Cathy Taylor, Maureen Lawford, Jean Stephens & Ann Halliday.
Sue Bard-Bodek, Ann Barrett, Jo White & Irene Barber.
Travelling Reserves (alpha order) Pam Hughes, Jean Staples.
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30/05/10
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Some
sad news for those that knew her; Dorothy Styles, Sunbury Sports, passed
away over the weekend. Her funeral will be on the 8th June at Hanworth
Crematorium at 11:40.
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30/05/10
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At
the April Council meeting President Bridget, on behalf of Bowls
England, presented Sheila Paveling with the Bowls Club of the
Year runner up certificate awarded to North London Bowls Club.
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30/05/10
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At
the Essex game, three ladies, Pam Foskett, Milly Jary and Roz
Rodgers were presented with their County Badges and Joan Hudson with
her Colts Badge.
President
Bridget had a cataract operation on the Monday so was unable to
attend the game. The County was represented by IPP Pat.
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30/05/10
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Match report: Middlesex
v Hertfordshire – Johns Trial on 14th May
This game was played at a lovely venue, Oak Hill Park; one with a
gentle tree covered hill, a small stream, lots of activities in the
children’s play area, golf course, tennis courts, an adult exercise
area with lots of fun looking machines, a lovely and most hospitable
bowls club, unfortunately the green had suffered from foxes and
several of the rinks had awkward patches in the way as well as being
heavy. Despite all of this we only lost on one rink coming away with a
124 to 102 win. Everyone enjoyed a great meal afterwards and most of
us came away with either a jigsaw puzzle or a book!
Match report: Middlesex v
Sussex
a – Johns
Trial on 19th May
A couple of hours on the coach from Alderman’s Hill, into the heart
of
Suffolk
through lovely
countryside full of oilseed rape in full bloom, to
Sudbury
BC
for this match.
Another great and friendly venue with a faster green, which had been
moved to a very sporty set of markings saw us winning on three and
losing on three with an overall 111 to 117 loss. Funnily enough as
soon as the ladies left the green it was changed in readiness for a
men’s competition! I think we need more lady green keepers. Needless
to say the meal was most welcome and enjoyed by all.
Reporter Jacquie Elkin
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24/05/10
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MCWBA v. Harrow & District Association Played at Wealdstone B.C. on
Sunday 23 May 2010.
Celebrating their 60th Anniversary,
Harrow
and District Association
played the M.C.W.B.A. in a bannerette game which Wealdstone Bowling
Club hosted. In brilliant
sunshine, the two sides had a really enjoyable time in a closely
contested game, followed by a wonderful meal.
The President, Bridget Almond and the Immediate Past President,
Pat White encouraged both teams from the side lines. The
County won 49 to 40 shots and presented the Association with a pennant
to mark the occasion.
Reporter
Sally Woodhead
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14/05/10
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The County started the season today with a win over Hertfordshire at
Oak Hill BC in the first of the Johns Squad trial games. Well
done ladies.
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24/02/10
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The chosen charity in respect of Audrey's memory is - Macmillan
Cancer Support.
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17/02/10
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The details of Audrey's funeral are as follow:
Friday 26th February at 2.45 p.m. at Woking Crematorium, Hermitage
Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 8TJ and after at Matthew Lodge, Station
Road, Addlestone, KT15 2BD.
If you intend to go to Mathew Lodge after the service, please let
either Dot Lucas or Jacquie Elkin know as soon as possible.
The family has requested no flowers but donations to a charity (to be
advised).
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14/02/10
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It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Audrey Philpot
passed away on Saturday 13 February 2010. Audrey was President
of Middlesex in 1988 and held the post of Hon Competition Secretary
for many years. On her retirement from this position, she was
awarded Life Membership in recognition of her tireless work and
dedication to the County. Our sincere condolences go to her
daughter and family at this very sad time. Details of Audrey's
funeral will be posted on this site as soon as they are available.
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11/02/10
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The practice dates for the Amy-Rose squad have been added to the
Amy-Rose page.
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11/02/10
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The site is now ready for the 2010 season. I have changed the
competitions page so that it will now hold details of all the
competitions in one place instead of you having to go to different
pages. I have also sorted the dates in the honours page into a
different order as I was running out of space under the old
layout. The Calendar page is still much of a draft - I will
update it as and when I get hold of the final version.
If anyone finds any bugs/errors then please let me know.
Hope you are all keeping warm - regards Webmaster.
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