MCWBA County News

19/07/10	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
15/07/10	Match report: Bannerette Match Against Poplar to Celebrate their Centenary 11^th 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 1^st October at the Ramada Hotel, Ealing. *Reporter Jacquie Elkin*
29/06/10	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.
29/06/10	Match report: Walker Cup Success for Middlesex in the first round of the Walker Cup on Sunday 27^th 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 19^th 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 18^th July at Popes Mead BC, Sussex where we will meet Kent in the first round. *Reporter Jacquie Elkin*
27/06/10	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*
14/06/10	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*
12/06/10	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.
30/05/10	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.
30/05/10	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.
30/05/10	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.
30/05/10	Match report: Middlesex v Hertfordshire – Johns Trial on 14^th 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 19^th 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*
24/05/10	MCWBA v. Harrow & District Association Played at Wealdstone B.C. on Sunday 23 May 2010. Celebrating their 60^th 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*
14/05/10	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.
24/02/10	The chosen charity in respect of Audrey's memory is - Macmillan Cancer Support.
17/02/10	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).
14/02/10	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.
11/02/10	The practice dates for the Amy-Rose squad have been added to the Amy-Rose page.
11/02/10	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.