YARDSTICK SUNDAY 28th JULY
A lovely sunny warm day and about 30 of us had a fun afternoon competing in the Yardstick competition.
Ladies winner was Jan Collins and overall winner was John Beaumont after a playoff with Pat Downes.
Thanks to Liam and Linda for organising and keeping a handle on proceedings. Some photos in the Album.
CASTLE CUP SUNDAY 14th JULY
SUNDAY THE 14th JULY WAS THE DATE OF OUR ANNUAL CASTLE CUP COMPETITION BETWEEN LOCKSWOOD BC AND PORCHESTER BC .
6 PAIRS MATCHES WERE PLAYED IN THE MORNING AND IN THE AFTERNOON
6 TRIPLES MATCHES .
IT WAS A VERY TIGHTLY FOUGHT MATCH WITH LOCKSWOOD FINALLY SECURING A WIN 13 POINTS TO 11.
THIS MATCH WAS PLAYED IN A VERY FRIENDLY SPIRIT AS IT ALWAYS AGAINST PORCHESTER BC.
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE CLUB MEMBERS WHO PLAYED ON SUNDAY AND VERY WELL DONE IN SECURING THE WIN .
MANY THANKS TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS WHO WORKED IN THE KITCHEN , MARGARET GORMAN , SYLVIA HORRIGAN , JULIE BARKER AND MIKE BECK ,
ALSO ROGER AND LINDA CHARLESWORTH WHO RAN THE BAR AND RAFFLE .
WITHOUT MEMBERS LIKE YOU GIVING UP YOUR TIME TO WORK BEHIND THE SCENES WE COULD NOT RUN THESE EVENTS , IT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU AGAIN
BOB PRINCE
CLUB CAPTAIN.
YOU CAN DO IT
It takes all sorts to make a world.
Some are shy and some are bold
Others are quiet whilst others are loud
Some people will always stand out in the crowd
It doesn’t matter which one you are
There are jobs to be done without looking far
So please come forward and do your bit
Some find it easy, I must admit
But you can do it so give it a try
I know from experience, I’ve no need to lie
The thing we worry about a lot is in eyes of others, looking a clot
The way to overcome this fear is only made to clear
You know that you are your best in trying to please all the rest
Things don’t always go just right and there’s someone waiting to verbally bite,
but where are they, for the work to be done,
usually hiding behind everyone.
So, stand up tall and throw out your chest
Remember people can only do their best.
When you are asked, give it a try don’t let the position pass you by.
Its easy if you just be yourself, far better than sitting on the shelf.
I have made mistakes I know, some of them don’t always show.
Most people are so very nice and offer help without thinking twice,
Come and join the powers that be.
They are all just people like you and me.
Presidents Day Sunday 7 July
Spider winner Harry Bryant asks "what am I supposed to do with this Amber liquid?"
Presented by President Peter Blake.
A great day was had by the 44 bowlers, the weather gods were kind to us after a dreadful mornings rain.
A delicious 3 course Dinner followed the games, thanks to Jill and the volunteers in the kitchen.
£170 was raised for Prostate Cancer, the Presidents charity, from the Spider, Cake sale and Raffle.
Well done to all involved in the organising.
MATCHMAKER SUNDAY 23 JUNE at LOCKSWOOD
ON SUNDAY LOCKSWOOD HAD THE PLEASURE OF HOSTING THE MATCHMAKER COMPETITION THAT IS PLAYED ANNUALLY BETWEEN PORCHESTER , FAREHAM AND CROFTON BOWLING CLUBS AND I HAVE GREAT PLEASURE IN SAYING WE WON THE COMPETITION THIS YEAR.
THE POINTS AT THE END OF THE COMPETITION WERE PORCHESTER 3 CROFTON 6 FAREHAM 11 AND LOCKSWOOD 16.
A REALLY FANTASTIC RESULT WELL DONE TO EVERY ONE WHO PLAYED ON THE DAY.
I WANT TO GIVE A TREMENDOUS THANKYOU TO EVERY BODY WHO WORKED BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE DAY WITHOUT THESE MEMBERS VOLUNTEERING THIER TIME THESE EVENTS COULD NOT TAKE PLACE .
TO LIAM AND LINDA FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK SORTING OUT THE ORDER OF PLAY PRODUCING ALL THE SCORE CARDS AND RUNNING THE EVENT ON THE DAY.
TO SYLVIA FOR ORGANISING THE RAFFLE AND SHOPPING FOR THE FOOD FOR THE EVENT ABLELY ASSISTED BY CHRISTINE.
TO EVERY ONE WHO WORKED SO HARD IN THE KITCHEN PROVIDING THE FOOD AND DRINKS THROUGH OUT THE DAY, MARGARET , SYLVIA HORRIGAN , JULIE , GILL AND CHRISTINE .
AFTER THE EVENT 2 MEMBERS FROM EACH CLUB SAT DOWN WITH CONCILLOR MICHEAL FORD HIS WIFE ANNE AND COUNCILLOR MALCOLM DANIELS TO A LIGHT TEA WHICH ROUNDED OFF A VERY SUCCESSFUL DAY FOR THE CLUB .
Bob Prince
Club Captain.
Photo Gallery to follow soon - pat
A Second HOT-SHOT award for 2024
Congratulations to Walter, Simon and Chris showing their Hot Shot Certificates achieved in a recent G & F Golds match against Fareham.
The Ladies vs Gents HOT-SHOTS
Congratulations to Kevin Gillingham, Brian Wilson, Peter Blake and Paul Church for their HOT SHOT gained on 21st April 2024 during the Ladies vs. Gents match.
Bowls International certificates and badges were presented to them on 10/06/24 by Club Secretary, Sylvia Switzer.
Margaret Grant Trophy Monday 6th May
Congratulations to winners Anne and Simon and runners-up Linda and Steve for a close and entertaining Final after a fine day of bowling by all.
Congratulations to Peter Brown and Ian Stevenson for winning the Winter Pairs
