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Hogmanay Curling December 31st 2023

Club members saw in 2024 by enjoying Curling at the clubhouse. New to the club, curling was enjoyed by all who attended. A great time was had by all, and grateful thanks go to the Social Committee who worked so hard to put on the event.

Happy New Year!

Presentation Evening, November 17th 2023

Following a fabulous curry, courtesy of the Food Fairies, trophies were presented to those successful finalist who attended the evening.

Anniversary Triples: Gail Jesse & Ann Gray: Carol Brooks (absent)

Carling Cup: Tom Clough

Venn Cup: Stephen Manley

2 Wood: Sue Harding

Drawn Pairs: Mark Cole and Noel Butler

2 Wood Pairs: Keith Jones and Peter Curtis

Dora Oster: Glynis Pease & Ron Dempsey (absent)

Novices' Cup: Debbie Dobson

Emmie Grant: David Freeman

2 Wood: Scott Winskill

100 Points: Rod Gray

Club Championship & A and E Bridges: Ann Gray

3 Wood & Handicap: Aubrey Merry

Drawn Pairs: Yvonne Jones and Muriel Sadler

Club Finals Weekend 2023

Congratulations to everyone who took part and thanks to the organisers and markers. Also, many thanks to the club members who came along to support the contestants.

Results:

Anniversary Triples:Glynis Pease, Sue Harding & Jacqui Wood 24 VS Gail Jesse, Ann Gray & Carol Brooks 25

Benevolent Triples: Mark/David/LiamHancock 24 VS Keith Jones/Steve Giles/Pete Curtis 8

Novices' Cup: Debbie Dobson 21 VS Amanda Ward 16

Venn Cup: Mark Cole 14 VS Stephen Manley 21

100 Points: Rod Gray 102 VS Noel Butler 68

Club Championship: Jacqui Wood 20 VS Ann Gray 21

Carling Cup: Tom Clough 21 VS Andy Knapper 7

2 Wood: Mark Clisby 9 VS Scott Winskill 16

A & E Bridges: Rod Gray 16 VS Ann Gray 21

3 Wood: Aubrey Merry 17 VS Andy Knapper 14

Emmie Grant: Stephen Manley 9 VS Dave Freeman 21

Dora Oster: Rod & Ann Gray 15 VS R Dempsey & G Pease 16

2 Wood: Sue Harding 16 VS JulieMerry 15

Handicap: Aubrey Merry 21 VS Andy Knapper 14

2 Wood Pairs: A Collins & D W Emberson 10 VS Pete Curtis & Keith Jones 20

Drawn Pairs: Mark Cole & Noel Butler 16 VS Rod Gray & Richard West 13

Drawn Pairs: Y Jones & M Sadler 17 VS Ann Gray & Jacqui Wood 13

Fiztroy Triples August 28th 2023

The weather stayed fair for the Fitzroy Triples Round-Robin afternoon. It was a great afternoon's bowling, with many treams in contention. However, the winning team, with a 20 shot margin, was Mike Sumpter, Debbie Dobson and Dave Miles (pictured right).

After playing, everyone enjoyed sandwiches and cakes.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon!

Invitation 2 Wood Pairs 2023

This was a very successful event.

The weather was good, the bowls entertaining and the refreshments were of a very high standard.

Thanks go to all who competed, attended and, of course, worked so hard to ensure the day ran smoothly.

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Winners- Leo and Paul May

Runners up- Aubrey Merry and Mark Clisby with Club Men's Captain Rod Gray (far left) and event co-organiser Adrian Collins (centre right)

Semi Finalists- Andrew Essex and Mark Essex

Semi Finalists- Mark Sykes and Paul Sharman

Plate Winners- Paul O’Neill and Gareth Courtney

Plate runners up- Jason Haskins and Steve Marrett

White Rose Trophy

Bekshire U25 v Surrey

The U25 Berkshire beat Surrey 46-39 at Thatcham BC on 28th May.

The team included no less that 3 Tilehurst bowlers: Carlos Lali, Ryan Lali and Max Finnie.

Many congratulations to them both for their selection and contribution to the team's win.

The area finals against Kent will be on June 11th in Horsham. Good luck to them!

Read the full story on the Berkshire Bowls website here.

County Senior Fours Quarter Final: 29th May 2023

Commiserations to Nigel Cabeldu, Ray Clark, David Freeman and Richard West who were narrowly beaten (20-10) by Hagbourne. The game took place at Desborough Bowling Club.

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