Weekly Newsletter – 24th November, 2024
The Semi Finals of the Club Championship Pairs were played in superb conditions. Two great games were played with cracking bowls by all sides, including a “drawn” 20th end in the Collins v. Bristow game. Even the callipers couldn’t determine the shot bowl, and sadly Chicka wasn’t there with his magic crossed fingers to help decide the shot. The Semi Final results were:
- Bill Reid / Mick Ashford def. Adrian Hilton / Viv Gunter 28-9
- Brian Charters / Phil Collins def. Andrew Richards / Paddy Bristow 20-17
This sets up a great final between Team Ashford and Team Collins.
In Wednesday Social Bowls John Smith, Bill Reid and Stewart Rogan took out first prize. The Runners Up were Chicka Thompson, Terry Miles and Barrie Isaac. Voucher winners were Dave Wagstaff, Mick Ashford, Rob Tucker, Darren Darcy and Peter Griffith.
In the Saturday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Andrew Richards, Howard Burrows and Gary Hamilton with 2 wins and 17 ends. Runners Up were Adrian Hilton, Dave Wagstaff and Ian Orr, while Lorraine Clark, Bob Clark and Carol Cheers claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Mick Ashford, Ian Poole, Gary Hamilton and Rod Quirk. There were a couple of wrong biases, but I cant remember the names of any of the bowlers 😁
On Wednesday, Peter Griffith was presented with an engraved Beer Stein to remembers us. He is in the final stages of moving to Newcastle, so sadly wont be bowling with us much longer. Griffo has been a champion bowler, a fantastic clubman, and a top bloke to every bowler fortunate to have met him. There is no greater gentleman on the green. At Kew, he has won the Major Singles 5 times, the Major Pairs 5 times, the Club Triples 4 times, the Club Fours 6 times, and the Mixed Pairs 8 times. His Trophy Cabinet is absolutely full, but this can’t compare with his sportsmanship. Griffo, you will be greatly missed. We wish you the very best for your future at Newcastle, and look forward to welcoming you back for the Kew Classic Triples and Fours.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress).
Well, thats the news for this week. Enjoy your bowls. Cheers, Scoop