Gazette Issue Sept 2015 (2).pub (Read-Only)

Dorking Bowling Club
Gazette
September 2015 Issue
Website: dorkingbowlingclub.co.uk
Finals in Focus Special Issue
Read all about Finals Weekend! But first, a lot goes on
behind the scenes, without which games would not happen. Our Captains Norman Mann and Val Luthwood
and their Vice-captains David Mann and Lynne Cooper have all done a sterling job throughout the season.
Thank you very much.
Although we have marked time in the various leagues, there have been some notable successes this
season. The men won the Border League Cup Final, winning by 4 shots against Lindfield on 15th August,
as pictured. The Ladies played in the Mole Valley Cup Final against Oxshott last Tuesday, postponed by
rain. Oxshott were just too strong and won on both rinks, but well done to our Ladies for making the final.
Finals Day Results
Here are as many results as we can
fit in the space.
Men’s Champion: Ron Webb
runner-up: Peter Hamilton
Ladies’ Champion: Sonia Smith
runner-up: Colleen Millson
The Mixed Invitation Day on Wed. 1st July was again a great success, A total of 12 teams competed on the
hottest day of 2015. Care was taken to provide parasols for shade and all enjoyed great bowling
complemented by a delicious lunch and cream tea. Reigate Priory came out winners with Epsom Park
runners up. Many thanks to all the organisers and to the men for helping.
We have reports on the Leagues, news and photos of Finals Weekend and events coming up. Please
continue to support your Club!
Men’s Handicap: Norman Mann
Ladies’ Handicap: Chris Guy
Millennium: Paul Manuel
Men’s Two Woods: Paul Manuel
Mixed Two Woods Di Langridge Peter Revell
Ladies’ Two Woods: Anne Mitchell
Finals Weekend Report
The weather perked up and we
had a sunny start, but Saturday
afternoon turned very wet but the
bowlers all triumphed. Sunday
was at least dry and superb bowling ensued. There were many
heart stopping moments in
games, some so close that it was
impossible to predict the outcome. The Ladies’ Championship
game between Sonia and Colleen turned into a battle for the
last point, eventually won by
Sonia 21-19. Ron put on a display of fine bowling to overcome
Peter 21-10 in the Men’s Championship.
Don’t forget !!
Men’s Pairs: Derek Mitchell John Byrne
Mixed Pairs: Lynne and Neil Cooper
Mens’ AGM
Ladies’ Pairs: Shelagh Harrison Sonia Smith
Fri 2nd Oct. 7pm
Men’s Triples: Alec Overton John Lee
and David Mann
Ladies’ AGM
Mon 5th Oct. 2.30pm
Ladies’ Triples: Barbara Skilton Gladys
Standen and Sonia Smith
Main AGM
Mixed Centenary: Peter Revell
Fri 30th Oct. 7pm
Grandfathers: Norman Mann
Grandmothers: Sonia Smith
Ladies’ Champion Greta Morley and Mens’ Champion
Jim Mason proudly display their winners’ cups
League Summaries
Men’s East Surrey League (4 rinks) Won 5
and lost 8, with one to go on Sunday. We are
currently in 5th position (sounds better than
3 from bottom) in Division 2, where we will
remain.
Neil put up a fine display against
Norman in the Men’ Handicap
but eventually Norman won
through 22-18. Neil and Lynne
were too strong in the Mixed
Pairs for Peter and Sue Revell.
Sue will have to invest in a hat!
Sonia Smith Ladies’ Champion and Ron Webb
Men’s Champion with their cups
Picture Left: Flooded green on 24th August after
torrential downpours
Once again our competitions
were brilliantly organized from
start to finish by David and Karen
Mann. It’s a lot of work so a big
thank you to you both!!
Candle-lit Bowls Friday 11th
September 6.45 for 7pm. Enjoy
a fun game of bowls with a fish or
chicken supper. See Notice Board to
book.
Men’s Border League (3 Rinks) Played 10
won 6 lost 4. We finished 3rd 2 points behind
Reigate Priory who go up. But we won the
Border League Cup Final against Lindfield
by 4 shots. See photo below.
Men’s New Surrey League (3 Triples) Won 2
and lost 3 matches, with 2 to play. We are
just below the middle of the Table so there is
room for improvement here next season!
North Downs Mixed League (3 Triples)
Played 11 matches and expect to be 2nd or
top in the league, depending upon a play off
against Reigate Priory in a presentation
match next week.
Ladies’ Mid Surrey League (2 Rinks) Lying
mid table but we may slip down as we had to
cancel a match and were penalised 4 points
and 15 shots.
Ladies’ Mole Valley Cup Final We played
at Bookham against Oxshott.. We were
runners up losing on both rinks against a
very strong Oxshott team. Thank you Val as
Organiser of MV Cup for all your work to
arrange this.
Mixed Pairs Finalists
Ladies’ Pairs Finalists
Lynne and Neil Cooper, Sue and Peter Revell
Shelagh Harrison and Sonia Smith, Colleen Millson
and Karen Mann
Men's’ Border League Cup Final winners
Andrew Paul Ron Neil Nobby Richard Alan
and John. Dorking won by 4 shots vs Lindfield
Surrey Advertiser League Finished joint top
of our Zone with Ashtead on 14 points, but
Ashtead went through on shots difference
and they played in Finals at Woking Park.