Amesbury Bowls Club

Club member Tina Warran layed a wreath on behalf of Amesbury Bowls Club.

On Saturday the Club held its Centenary Celebration Dinner at High Post Golf Club, a fitting end to a great season, with good food, service and entertainment. President Steve presented trophies for Ladies Aggregate Singles Winner – Pam Lambshead, Club Night Winners Ladies – Barbara Evans, Mens – Derek Nation and Most Improved Player – Caz Sadler.

Young players, trying the game of bowls, with great skill and enthusiasm. Hopefully the future of the club.

After 15 weeks of friendly but competitive bowling. This week saw this season’s final games.

The Winners were Team FIG ROLLS Keith Evans (Team Leader), Diane Crawshaw, Lynne and Andy Derry, John Kirkbride, Janet Gillingham & Roy Walker.

The Runners Up were Team ASSAM Ali Noyes (Team Leader), Len Blake, Petra Thomas, David Rowe, Pete Hutton & Dawn Ford.

Well Done to all the players and a Thank you to William Crook who sponsored the leagiue and presented the prizes and a thank you to Ali Noyes and helpers.

Our Centenary celebrations continued with a 1920s Fun Gala.Some great oitfits, fun bowls, followed by yummy food.

Club Members Jenny, Dawn, Ruth & Ali, qualified in the County Fours to represent Wiltshire at the National Finals. They played a team from Binstall BC Leicestershire. With their opponents coming out winners 20-9. A first appearance for all of them, so a great achievement and most importantly enjoying the experience.

Club Members Keith & Steve qualified for the Last 16 of the National Over 60s Pairs. They played a Pair from Cranleigh BC in Surrey. A hard fought match which was all level at 18 ends, unfortunately losing the extra end.

Two teams qualified for the BW Finals held at Supermarine BC.

Both teams finished as Runners Up.   Well Done A Great Achievement.

On Tuesday the club held its 3rd centenary celebration game v Bowls Wiltshire(Men). Club President Steve Mitchell welcomed BW(Men) President Danny Holland and players from clubs across the county. A friendly competitive game, resulting in a win for the visitors 115 -79. The game was followed by an excellent meal which was prepared and served by the members.

Amesbury Ladies travelled to Devizes BC for a fun day of bowling. The day is held to raise funds for BWL. With there being no particular theme this season, Amesbury decided to keep with the clubs centenary and dressed in 1920s fashion.

The overall winner Jenny Homer, Runner Up Dawn Ford, with the booby prize going to Ruth Canham.

Well Done Ladies