We Scored a Draw at Victory Park

Thursday 18th May : What a great welcome we all received, open bar, tea and coffee and a great selection of rolls. The format for the afternoon would be six rinks, 18 ends with no 3s up, and just one on the first 2 ends.   The weather was dry and warm although a little cloudy, however the sun did manage to shine for a while as well. The game was close over all the rinks with some…

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Barnwood took the Victory

Wednesday 17th May : The morning was cloudy but still warm,  all facilities were ready for us on arrival, and the weather stayed fair all afternoon.  We couldn’t ask for more.   The match was played in the usual good spirit and after 18 ends the friends lagged behind with a score of 87 – 92 Top winning rink for the friends was Rink 5 with a score of 19 -5 and was :  Lead – Maxeen…

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A Warm Welcome from Pineholt BC

Tuesday 16th May:  When we arrived at Pineholt BC.  It was cloudy, but warm. The ladies produced some excellent rolls for us to enjoy with tea,  coffee or beer. The Captain of the Day for Pineholt was Ivan Bullen and he extended a warm welcome to the Friends out on the green.   We had to play 21 ends (in case the chicken was not cooked!), 1 shot on the first 2 ends, and no 3’s…

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Maulden BC Celebrate 100 years !

Wednesday 10th May :   We arrived to a warm welcome, a warm drink and very enjoyable rolls. The game for the afternoon would be six rinks, 21 ends with 3s up and trial ends.   Although there had obviously been a heavy downfall during the morning it was dry as we commenced the game.   There was the usual friendly banter and encouragement as the game progressed and the green bowled really well, with a good pace…

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Celebrating 75 Years at Steeple Morden

Tuesday 9th May :  Friends from various parts of the country arrived at Steeple Morden to help celebrate the Club’s 75th Anniversary.  The weather forecast was not good –  showers, thunderstorms – but we played the whole game in warm sunshine. Everyone was rounded up for a team photograph, but as most people know, it’s probably easier rounding up sheep than humans! A spider began the proceedings, with proceeds going to the club’s charity.   I’m…

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Friends’ Games 2013-2017

Our records now go back to 2013, with many reports written and photos taken.   We are keeping  five years of match reports available for viewing on our website, however you might be interested to see a list of all of our matches previous to that. Carolyn Hunt, Website Administrator February 2023 FRIEND’S GAMES 2013-2017 Sep-17 Weobley Sep-17 Broadway Sep-17 Watlington Sep-17 Chandos Park Sep-17 Hagbourne Aug-17 BE Select Team at Leamington Aug-17 FOEB Two Wood…

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Annual Friend’s Two-Wood Competition

2019 The semi final was contested between Zoe Barnard Rowland and Anna Molony of Avenue Bowling Club, RLS against Marie Borthwick and Sid Barkas of Worcestershire, which Zoe and Anna won 13-8.   The second semi final was between David Williams and Stuart Allinson of Wiltshire against Ken Eichen and John Stone of Hampshire who won 14-8.  This put Ken into his fourth final of this competition (having won it once). The final was a…

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Surrey County Bowls at Ember BC – Game 31

September 18th, 2022 – A report by Cyndy Lee.  Another sunny day and The Friends from nine counties made their way to Ember B.C.  We were enthusiastically greeted at the door by the President of Surrey Ladies, Linda Pullman. Waiting, ready and willing to serve us were, Charlie and Pat behind the bar and Wendy and Valerie with the tea, coffee and biscuits.  These celebration games do not just happen and I congratulate the members of…

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