This was an opportunity to Celebrate a unique experience and one that will not  happen again for a very long time.  The Platinum Jubilee of her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth 2, who has reined for 70 years and longer than any other British Monarch in history.

As the patron of Bowls England it was therefore important, that Lockswood Bowling Club pay their own tribute to Her Majesty.

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Traditionally, it is the time in the club calendar to hold our annual Three Woods Seven Ends Competition, and so it seemed right, to join the two events together to make it a  special event. 

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The club and grounds were decorated with bunting, the flag was hoisted, the hall organised, food was prepared, the sun shone and most people dressed in red, white and blue.  Perfect for a special day!

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During the day, knock out matches of three woods played over seven ends, were conducted smoothly, culminating in a final, held at at the end of the day, with the finalists being Ann Bryant and Neil Fletcher, with Neil winning the title.

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Meanwhile, inside the clubhouse there were people working hard, to make sure the day was a success.  There were hot dogs at lunchtime, the bar was open, teas and coffees were available and there were various quizzes on Royal Themes, to keep everyone busy, and of course there was bowling to watch.

A raffle was held for three hampers, a breakfast, won by Jean Beaumont, a dinner won by Julie Barker and a picnic lunch won by Peter Sherwood.There was also a large raffle, where many prizes were also won.  

The bowling tournament was followed by high tea in the Community Hall, with sandwiches, cakes and scones. Rob White entertained us with anecdotes and information about the Royal Tea taken at the Palace every day.  The day was completed by the cutting of a special Jubilee Cake and toast to The Queen on behalf of our club, by Rob White.

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This day would not have been successful without the support and members of the club, who deserve a special mention.  I will attempt to include you all and apologise to anyone who I may have left out.

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Firstly, a big "Thank You" to Rod Maxted,  for organising the competition.  Unfortunately, Rod could not be with us on the day, and we all wish him well.

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Special "Thanks" must go to Sylvia Switzer, who worked hard to organise the Jubilee Celebrations.

Sylvia spent many hours enrolling people to help, putting up bunting, blowing up balloons, arranging tables, liaising with everyone and informing the membership, helping Colin on the day, organising quizzes and marking them and, who was  generally  on hand all day to make sure it was a success.  Many thanks form us all Sylvia you did a great job.

 

Colin Mottram who ran the day in place of Rod and did a sterling job in making the competition run smoothly. 

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Also thanks go to :-

 Julie Barker for making the three foot long Jubilee Celebration Cake, it was lovely.

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The kitchen staff worked hard all day to provide, set up and wait on tables.

Gill Grindey, Margaret Gorman, Pat Newman, Sylvia Horrigan, Julie Roberts, Walter Metcalfe and Margaret's daughter Susan, thank you so much for all your hard work.

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Pete Wilkinson who manned the bar and drinks, Rob White who gave the speech and toast.

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Joy Geary for making up the hampers and running the raffle.

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All those who spent time the evening before, setting up the hall and tables, the people who made sandwiches, cakes and scones for the tea.

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Last, but not least, all the players, markers and everyone who attended to make this a very Special day to remember at Lockswood Bowling Club.

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Hip hip hooray!  Hip hip hooray!  Hip hip hooray!

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