HEPA TRIPLES Sunday 5th May

The rain didn’t deter players from giving this early season competition their best shot! Six teams participated in the fun game where 6 ends are were played and then teams changed rinks and played two more games against different teams, 18 ends in total.

Runner up was Team A, comprising Wendy Emmett, Andrew Collett and Terry Cookson.

The winner was Team B, comprising Dave Milne, Vince Ford and Tom Emmett.

The presentation for this and all in-house competitions will take place at our annual event at the end of the season in October at The Batch Country House Hotel.

Well done to those who took part and thanks go to all everyone who helped make this afternoon run so smoothly.

 

 

 

Congratulations to Andrew Ashfold and Mike Hardy

 

     Andrew A and Mike H.                                                                                          Andrew A, Don B, and Mike H.

Congratulations to Andrew Ashfold and Mike Hardy on making their debut for the bowls club at home, against a very strong Liberty of Haven Touring Team last Thursday. Both members said they thoroughly enjoyed the competition and the fun experience. They are also added they are looking forward to playing many more matches for the club during the season. 

Andrew and Mike also contributed very nicely to win both of their respective rinks, resulting in an overall win for the club. A big well done from the other members and welcome to our friendly bowls club.

They are shown above with their complimentary club shirts for playing in their first match for the club with our Chairman, Don Bridges.

Opening of the Green, The Spider and Indoor Cup Presentations.

                                                               

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The Spider

The afternoon was very well attended with over forty bowlers and plenty of spectators enjoying the sunshine along with some fine bowling.

The green was officially opened in the customary manner by the Club Presidents Sylvia Lupton and Richard Luscombe bowling the first woods of the season.

Followed by what is known as The Spider, with bowlers having one foot in the ditch and one on the green, each bowling one wood trying and get closest to the jack in the middle. Congratulations to Bryan Thomas who won and was presented with a litre bottle from Don Bridges.

As expected for the start of the season, the green was a little heavy. A match was played to ten ends over six rinks of triples.

Members and spectators then retired into the clubhouse for refreshments and presentation of the Indoor Section winter trophies.

The overall singles champion was Don Bridges, so congratulations to Don and to Tom Emmett who finished runner-up.

Congratulations to Alfie Dibble and Dennis Williams for picking up the pairs competition and to Paul Finch and Richard Luscombe runners-up.

Congratulations to Mary Ryder, Jim Bass and Richard Luscombe for winning the triples and  to the runners-up John Hill, Bob Attwood and Tim Rhodes. 

 

Chairman’s Welcome Message 2024

     

 

The indoor season has now finished and regarded by everyone who participated as a great success. The four leagues, single, pairs and triples competitions along with the two open umbrella evenings was very well supported. The clubhouse has now been transformed back ready for the outdoor season.

Now time is fast approaching to the opening of the green for the coming outdoor season As you know the green will be officially opened by the presidents at 3.00pm on Saturday13th April and I would like to give a very warm welcome to all existing and new members to the opening  when a spider with a bottle of whisky as a prize will take place. Should you be unable to attend the opening I trust your bowling for the forthcoming season will be very enjoyable and rewarding experience..

Without mentioning names because I am sure to forget someone, I would like to give my grateful thanks and appreciation to all members who have worked hard throughout the winter and the past few weeks getting the green, gardens, surrounds, benches and fences painted, and the internal work in the outside rooms and the clubhouse really looking spick and span.

We have a very full fixture list with the usual friendlies and leagues as well as fifteen tourist teams and I would like to reiterate the captain’s request to please put your name forward for as many matches as possible.

Again this season we are holding an open/charity day on Sunday 26th May, so I am asking for your support on the day and if you know of anyone interested in “having a try” please bring them along with a pair of flat soled.

Finally on behalf of Burnham-on-Sea Bowling Club I hope you all have a very pleasurable and fulfilling summer season.

Don Bridges

Chairman Burnham-on-Sea Club

 

Monday Evening’s Umbrella.

Monday Evening Umbrella

Please join us on a Monday evening for a social, yet competitive friendly game of bowls, followed by an optional fish and chip supper.

If you wish to play, please register just inside the Clubhouse no later than 5.45pm. Dress code – Greys & White Top

All bowlers initially pay £1 to enter the competition and £1 per game thereafter. (£2 the first Umbrella you play in.)

You will receive a raffle ticket if you play. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased by bowlers or spectators at 50 pence each.

This is in line with other Club competitions, where members pay £1 for each round.