Category: HBC

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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June Round Robin

Robin, our Club Chair writes: ‘On Sunday 29th June, 8 couples competed in June’s Round Robin in mild sunny conditions.

John Smith ensured the day ran to the clock.

As usual the mix of players meant no one could predict the outcome. As tea was taken, the unbeaten team of Tom and Sue began the afternoon as favourites. The competition was good but their winning streak continued and they finished the day as worthy winners with maximum points.

Runners up were Charles and Ali with 9 points (+11 aggregate) beating Louise and Steve, also with 9 points (-6 aggregate)

The booby prize winners were Colin and Hiliary who unfortunately failed to win a game, but were still smiling at the end.

Thanks as usual to Vera and John for organising the day.’

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Blue Bell Trophy 2025

On Sunday 8th June, which should have felt like a summer’s day but which felt more like late autumn, fourteen members took part in the annual competition for the Blue Bell Trophy. The semi-finalists were Louise Tomlinson v. Mike Warwick, and Martin Tomlinson v. John Smith. Louise and Martin went through to the final, making it a husband and wife contest. Despite threats of having no dinner that evening, or worse still having his dinner poured over him, Martin went on to win the Blue Bell Trophy for the third year in succession. Many thanks to our Club Captain, Vera Alderson, on the smooth running of the competition.

Below on the left you can see the semi-finalists Louise and Mike, and on the right are John and Martin.

On the left below are Martin and Louise, still trying to look as if they’re friends, and on the right is Louise receiving the prize as runner-up from Club Captain Vera Alderson.

Congratulations to Martin on winning the Trophy for the third year in succession.

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Come and Try Day

On Sunday 18th May, the club held it’s Come and Try Day as part of our Social Bowling afternoon.

18 club members enjoyed a lovely sunny afternoons bowling and were joined by 4 potential new bowlers.

Club coach, Colin James, took them under his experienced guidance, showing them the basic skills of our game, and taking them onto the green to put their early knowledge into practice.

After some interesting ends, producing varying degrees of success, it was time for a well deserved drink and, of course, a piece of cake.

The day was enjoyed by those who joined us, and here’s hoping we may get some new members to join our club.

Robin

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‘Coronation’ Round Robin

Alison, Captain of our Kendal B Team writes:-

The second round robin of the season, to celebrate  the Coronation,  was well supported by 14 members – 7 men and 7 women. Thanks to Joyce who came to score. It was nice to see Mavis, Tom, and Steve playing.

There were some close matches, each couple playing 6 matches of 6 ends.

Two couples,  Hilary and Ian, Susan and Colin ended the afternoon on 10 points  each. Susan and Colin took home the spoils by winning the  aggregate  27 to 23.

John and Mavis went home with the booby prize. 

Once again thanks to John for organising  the afternoon.  And we finished on time!

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CUMBRIA SENIOR MERITS HELD AT HEVERSHAM B. C.

Robin, our Club Chair writes:-

Our club was both pleased and proud to be asked to host one of the Men’s Merits Final on Sunday 27th April. The other Men’s Final was being held at Burneside B. C. and the Women’s at Burneside.

The club provided the facilities to allow many of the area’s top bowlers to compete for a place in the National Finals later in the year. The day began cool and cloudy as the first of the 26 bowlers led off. As expected there was excellent bowling all through the day with established and experienced men including Martin Gilpin, Paul Kissock and Danny Rogers taking part. The Heversham Side of the draw produced a Netherfield player, Martin Gilpin, so the semi finals and final had to be played at our green.

When the players and supporters from Burneside arrived, the competition produced excellent quarter and semi final matches with Gilpin, 15, losing out to Danny Rogers, and Adam Miller, 10, losing to Matty Stewart in the semis.

The stage was set for a potential close final, however, Matty Stewart proved too good for Danny, who had played some great bowls all day, losing 21 – 10.

Well done to both bowlers who progress to the National Final in July.

Heversham Bowling Club was praised for the hospitality and smooth running of the days event, providing scorers, support to the referees with measuring, great food and overall facilities. One of the referees was our very own Charles Ellis.

Overall it was a brilliant day for our club, thank you to everyone who supported in many ways. We should be very proud and comfortable going forward in organising and running more of these events.

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No good bowling without good food?

No good match without good helpers? . . . And lots of tea and coffee by the looks of it!

The Presentations

First Round Robin of the Year

Robin, our Club, Chair writes:

The first Round Robin of the new season saw 12 Members, 6 ladies and 6 gentlemen, play in 6 pairs, 5 games each. On a bright but colder afternoon than of late, the early leaders were 3 couples on 4 points, so with everything to play for after tea, Margaret and Jim, and Julie and George, got their games together.
With 4 teams sitting on 4 points, it came down to the last 3 games with all teams on the green. The triumphant winning couple were Margaret and Jim with 8 points. Runners up were Julie and George with 6 points and an aggregate of plus 8, just pipping Colin and Louise.
The booby prize went to Vera and Robin

Thanks to John Smith for his smooth running of the competition.’

Below on the left you can see Margaret and Jim receiving their prize for winning, and on the right vera and Robin receiving their booby prize.

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Pre-Season Dinner at the Crooklands Hotel

To quote some comments from the WhatsApp group: “A big thank you to Robin and Julie for organising it. Good food and excellent company as always.” “Good food, good company and great atmosphere, same time next year Robin?”

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