This morning we played Home and Away in the Tourist trophy coming away with a 3 shot win and progress to round 2 with a match against Avon Bowls club, date to be advised.
this afternoon we hosted a friendly against Yate and another lovely afternoon basking in the sunshine, sadly we didn’t get the spoils losing 44 – 54, we did however enjoy a fabulous tea put together by Rita And Phyllis aided by many others who supplied the food, thanks to all.
Today we saw the Ladies play Box Purple at home in the seidal league, it didn’t go our way today with box running out 23 – 9 winners.
the three white horse teams were in action with The Cavaliers away to Boals (Bradford on Avon) didnt manage to follow up on their win from last week just came up short losing 17 – 13, the Beez were at Trowbridge Westbourne and came up just short with westbourne running out 16 – 6 winners.
the Falcons fared better today with a close match against Chippenham Town but came out on top winning 18 – 14.
this evening saw Martin Hugh and Derek playing in the over sixties triples against Chippenham park again a close game but the away team took the spoils with a 18 – 15 win.
there was also a club competition with Delia and Angela Candy taking a 18 – 16 win against Sheila and Mayumi.
tonight there were three national/county matches played with Dave Johns and Ian Gregory 22 – 11 winners in the pairs, Yvonne and Delia played a close match against Supermarine sadly losing 17 – 20, Sheila and Mayumi were pitted against Chippenham Town also a close match but losing out 13 – 18, well done all it was a pleasure to watch in the sunshine.
we also had a club competition being played where Steve McColl ran out winner in the 101.
Dave Johns made the trip to Trowbridge town to play his Champion of Champions game this afternoon Dave took an early 4 shot lead then rested for a while which helped as he came away 24 – 12 winner, next he goes to Blue circle.
National Senior Pairs
Today Delia and I played the very experienced ladies from Purton, we needed to play an extra end, and unfortunately lost by 1 !!!
Yvonne
Both the A and B teams played in the Mid Wilts Triples with the B Team coming out 10 – 0 winners by 65 – 30. the A fared a little worse losing 8 – 2 to Chippenham Town 46 – 51.
Wednesday evening saw Calne take on Purton in the national mixed 4’s Purton came out on top with a 19 to 13 win. next time.
Todays was a mixed bag of matches with the Ladies Seidal league kicking of with a win away to Chippenham Park by the narrowest margin with a measure for shot giving them a 18 – 17 win.
The falcons also at Chippenham Park but went the other way with a 13-14 defeat.
The Beez got back to winning ways at Home to the box Foxes who going by the score came a man short giving calne a 19 – 6.75 win.
The Cavaliers who continue to support our newer members had a 12 – 23 loss. onwards and upwards.
the Monday mixed game against Bradford on Avon was in doubt for a while as Pat has been struck down with Covid but Steve McColl stepped in to save the day, the game didnt go our way but i am assured that the day was enjoyed by all.
there was a two wood singles game being played this evening where Dave Johns was the victor against Derek Nicholson.
We had two ladies National Games this evening where Sheila Murphy with Sylvia Chappell and Delia Godwin took on Stratton Churchway in the triples the game went Strattons way sadly but the ladies put up a valiant effort.
the second game against Supermarine was Yvonne with Angela Candy and Mayumi Lewis this was a tight game with both teams on 15 with 1 end to play where once again the dice rolled in Supermarine’s favour winning by 1 Shot.
Sunday the 2nd June saw 15 Members including two of our very newest bowlers had a great afternoon at Yate with Perfect weathers and a very appetising Cream tea after 9 ends, this did however make getting back onto the green very difficult.
We had a mixed day on the green with their skip generously saying we lost by one shot, the reality however was a little different, never the less a good day was had by all. onwards and upwards to quote our Mens Captain.
Next time ?.
The game was played in awful conditions and so the number of ends was reduced thank goodness ☔️
Devizes Blue 4pts. Calne. 2pts
On Wednesday 29th May Yvonne played Chris Mitchell from Purton in the National Senior Singles, the game was played in good spirit over 28 ends Chris triumphed 21-14
Yvonne
