Month: August 2025

VISIT TO SALTS B.C.

Robin, our Club Chair, writes:

On Sunday 20th July, 18 club members and partners paid a return visit to Salts BC, following last year’s successful days bowling at our club.

The day started damp and humid with light drizzle. 14 players were paired off for a morning of fun, competitive, but good quality bowling. The green was big, in good condition but with some quirky marks.

At the end of the morning session, Salts were victors winning 10 games to our 4. Our winners were Martin Tomlinson, 21 – 19, Mike Warwick 21 – 14, Alison Warwick 21 – 18 and Bert Suttie 21 – 20. Well done to Margaret Nelson who fought a tough game to fall short, losing 19 – 21. By the time it got to lunch the weather began to deteriorate and everyone was glad to get off the green for some well deserved refreshments supplied by our hosts.

During lunch the raffle was drawn with some of our own picking up prizes and Robin thanked Martin, Salts Captain, for their hospitality, friendship and fun bowling. A donation was handed over towards their cost of their refreshments. Martin, in return, thanked us for the visiting their club, and hoped we could continue our club’s great relationship.

The afternoon session consisted of 7 games of mixed club pairs in heavy rain on a now soggy green. This didn’t deter anyone from playing and despite the conditions some good bowling took place with humour and friendship overriding the Yorkshire weather!

We all assembled for a group photo, and bid our farewells until possibly, another meet up with Salts.

Thanks to everyone, players and supporters, who made the day enjoyable, memorable, and managed to produce some good bowling, despite the sometimes, atrocious conditions.

Robin

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Addendum from the Captain of Salts B.C.

Morning Robin Hope you all arrived home safe and sound yesterday. What another super day of bowls and fun we had. Not even the lousy afternoon downpour could dampen our spirits. Thank you again for your very generous donation to SCGBC. It is very much appreciated. We would be very happy to return to Heversham BC in a year’s time if you think that would be something your members would enjoy again too? Keep rolling! Best regards Val and Martin

The Jubilee Shield

Sunday July 6th was a pleasant afternoon, with the sun breaking through, to play for the Jubilee Shield, which is a doubles competition. This year fourteen players took part. As usual there was a break for tea and cake which sustained the players and helpers. The finalists were Peter Wightman and Bert Suttie v. Robin Wharfe and Colin James. Robin and Colin won through to win the shield which was presented by Vera Alderson, the Club Captain.

Below on the left you can see the finalists Peter and Bert, while on the right are this year’s winners Robin and Colin.

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The W.I. Shirley Askew Trophy

On the evening of Wednesday July 2nd ladies from the Women’s Institute and the bowling club met for an enjoyable, fun-filled evening of bowling. Members of the W.I. were competing for the Shirley Askew Trophy. Fortunately the weather was pleasant, as was the Pimm’s which was provided, perhaps wisely, after the evening’s bowling.

Once again the winner from the W.I. was Glenys Weare, while Susan Ellis was the runner-up. From the bowling club the winner was Alison Warwick while the runner-up was Louise Tomlinson.

Below on the left you can see Glenys receiving the trophy and on the right Alison is receiving her prize.

The runners up below are Susan on the left and Louise on the right.

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