NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BOWLS NEWS REPORTS

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BOWLS NEWS REPORTS
Bowls Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire Indoor
Northamptonshire Women’s
Administrator
Mrs Jan Hunt
61, Batsman’s Drive
Rushden
Northants. NN10 6EW
Tel: 01933 410182
Email: gkjmhunt@hotmail.co.uk
Bowling Association
Secretary
Don Scott, Esq.,
7, Romulus Way, Brackley
Northants. NN13 7DX
Tel: 01280 706966
Email: val.donscott@btinternet.com
Indoor Bowling Association
Secretary
Mrs. Valerie Blackwell
York House, 95, Keats Way,
Northants. NN10 6NH
Tel: 01933 391956
email: Valerie-blackwell@sky.com
PRESS OFFICER
John G Church, Esq. MBE,
43, Hay Close, Peverel Manor,
Rushden, NN10 0TT
Tel: 01933 351824
Mob: 07790672331
Email: john.g.church@btinternet.com
8th March, 2015.
1.
PRESS REPORT
BRITISH ISLES SENIOR INTERNATIONAL SERIES – COUNTY PLAYERS INVOLVED
Stanley IBC, County Durham, is the setting for the forthcoming British Isles International Series for the home
countries of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and of course England, and it is to be played from Thursday, 12th to Saturday,
14th March, 2015, with two 6 rink matches on each of the three days.
Two of the County’s players will be there, Jamie Walker, Wellingborough IBC & Neil McKee, Kingsthorpe IBC,
both having retained their places in the England team, and, hopefully, they will both have got very used to the green as
they are playing in the British Isles Championships which precedes this Series, with Jamie in the Men’s Singles and
Neil in the Men’s Pairs..
Jamie is playing at No. 3 on the rink skipped by Sam Tolchard of Torquay United IBC, Devon, and they will be
joined at Lead by Brett Arkley of Stanley IBC, who is earning his recall to the national team, and at No. 2 by regular
International David Bolt, also of Stanley IBC.
Neil will be playing at No. 2 in the rink skipped by a recalled International Graham Shadwell of Clarrie Dunbar IBC,
Frome, Somerset, and they will be joined by Steven Mitchinson of Tye Green IBC, Harlow, Essex, at Lead retaining
his place after making his debut last year, and at No. 3 by Stephen Farish of Cumbria IBC, almost a ‘fixture’ in the
England team for the last14 years. Coincidentally Neil, in playing with Graham, will be meeting up with the player
who, in 1993 at Worthing, beat him in the now discontinued Under 18 National Singles 21-20 shots when Neil was
just 15 years of age.
First up for England will be Ireland at 4.0 p.m. on Thursday, 12 th March, 2015, when Neil’s rink will play the rink
skipped by Ian McLure, Ireland’s Team Captain, and Jamie’s rink will play the rink skipped by Stephen Coleman.
Friday, 13th will see England face Wales at 10.0 a.m. when Neil’s rink will play that skipped by Daniel Salmon with
Jamie’s rink playing the rink of Wales Captain David Kindon.
The third and final match in the Series will see England playing Scotland on Saturday, 14 th March, at 3.0 p.m. with the
County players facing two of the best known bowlers on the world stage, Neil against Darren Burnett’s rink and Jamie
against Paul Foster’s rink.
We wish them the best of bowling in their endeavours for their country.
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BRITISH ISLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
A reminder that the various disciplines of the British Isles Indoor Championships are being played at Stanley IBC,
County Durham, commencing on Monday, 9th March, 2015, and four of the County’s bowlers will be doing their best
to bring a title back, following their success in winning National titles and being the current holders.
Chloe Wordingham, Wellingborough IBC, the winner of the English title a few weeks ago, plays in the Junior
Women’s Singles (Under 25 years) and plays Chloe Watson of Ireland at 6.30 p.m. on Monday, 9th March, 2015.
Jamie Walker, Wellingborough IBC represents England in the Men’s Singles, and commences his title hunt at 11.30
a.m. on Tuesday, 10th March, 2015, against either Billy Mellors of Scotland or Thomas Greechan of the Channel
Islands, who play a Preliminary match on the day before.
Andrew Manton & Neil McKee, Kingsthorpe IBC, representing England in the Pairs, will meet Jordon Davies &
Phil Carpenter, Wales at 2.0 p.m. Tuesday, 10th March, 2015.
We wish them well, and all success. For those who are able there is real time scoring being recorded just click on the
following: British Isles Championships (Mon 9th, Tue 10th & Wed 11th March
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN ‘LIBERTY TROPHY’ SEMI-FINAL – RESULT
WELL DONE TO NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN – INTO THE FINAL OF THE ‘LIBERTY TROPHY’ FOR
THE FIRST TIME IN THE COUNTY’S HISTORY FOLLOWING A TERRIFIC WIN IN THE SEMI-FINAL
AGAINST DORSET.
The men of Northamptonshire Indoor Bowling Association took a trip to Newbury, Berkshire, on Saturday, 7 th
March, 2015, to play Dorset in this most prestigious of all Inter County competitions, the ‘Liberty Cup’ Due to the
distance involved between the two counties, the venue was the neutral green of West Berks IBC, for a 10.30 a.m. start.
Following the close match in the Quarter Finals against Dorset’s neighbours Hampshire, it was expected that a tough
match would face them.
A top quality match was in prospect for both Counties have a clutch of present or former International players in their
teams, and this is what the many supporters from both Counties enjoyed.
The first end went very much the way of Dorset as they immediately posted a 4 shots lead at 9-5 across the green but
that deficit was soon remedied by the County on the next end which went 8-2 shots in its favour to take a lead which
was never seriously challenged for the remainder of the match, and which, at the half-way stage, was a very
encouraging 41 shots at 82-41 after 11 ends of play. With the quality of players at Dorset’s disposal that sort of lead
was never likely to be sustained, and so it proved as Dorset had an equal share of the scoring over the next 4 ends and
kept the County’s lead to 39 shots after 15 ends of play across the green.
The 16th end was not a good one for the County, and as the Dorset men picked up a total of 18 shots without reply on
that one end, the County supporters became just a little anxious for the lead was cut to just 21 shots. They need not
have worried over much, however, for the last ends of play were pretty even, and when 5 of the rinks had finished, the
2ends left to be played by Paul Broderick’s rink were not necessary as the win had been secured by 20 shots.
The highest scoring rinks for the County were those skipped by Neil Corbyn and Jamie Walker, each having an
advantage of 8 shots, and the final score was Northamptonshire 127 shots – Dorset 107 shots. Rink details, Dorset
skips only, as follows:
Rink 1.
Rink 2.
Rink 3.
Rink 4.
Rink 5.
ends played)
Rink 6.
Dave Love, Tony Dicks, Jim McKee & Vernon Gearey 22 shots – B Patterson 17 shots
Andy Smith, David Walker, Callum Height & Andrew Manton 16 shots – D Nutman 20 shots
Mark Corbyn, Bob Fuller, Phil Exley & Neil Corbyn 24 shots – M Puckett 16 shots.
Richard Lemon, Chris Bland, Darren Childs & Jamie Walker 26 shots – B Paulley 18 shots
Dave Flippance, Dominic Graham, Connor Cinato & Paul Broderick 19 shots – P Ward 20 shots (19
Matt Pownall, Ben Sharpe, John Haines & Mick Sharpe 20 shots – C Daniels 16 shots
-3Prior to the commencement of the match the County President, Trevor Tilley, was pleased to present a ‘Liberty Cup’
flash to Tony Dicks, Daventry IBC, on playing his first ‘Liberty’ match for the County.
As a result of this terrific win, the County will now play Lincolnshire in the Final at Melton & District IBC, at 1.30
p.m. on Sunday, 12th April, 2015.
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NATIONAL ‘TOP CLUB’ QUARTER FINALS – RESULT
Following on from the County’s victory in the Liberty Cup – things got even better when Wellingborough
qualified for the National Finals of the Inter Club ‘Top Club’ competition, for the second successive year.
After the terrific win against City of Ely IBC in the previous round, Wellingborough IBC was confidently looking to
at least match last year’s success by getting to the National Semi-Finals in this competition, as they entertained at
Wellingborough on Sunday, 8th March, 2015, the Mid Suffolk IBC from Stowmarket. The visitors had one of the best
known names in British bowls, Mark Royal in the team, and he was the skip of the Triples. Despite this however,
Wellingborough totally dominated the contest and took maximum points. Details of the disciplines as follows:
Chloe Wordingham was very much in form as she took on the Ladies 2 Wood Singles, and she had posted 10 shots on
the scoreboard in 7 ends without reply and another 7 ends later she had reached the unbeatable position at 16-2 shots
up. Her opponent did play some better ends from then on to pick up 6 shots to 3 to Chloe, but the 2 points went to
Wellingborough with Chloe’s win 19-8.
Dave Love followed Chloe onto the rink for his Men’s 2 Wood Singles match and although the contest was very even
for the first 8 ends with the scores 4 shots all at that stage, David then eased ahead with some excellent draw bowling
to be 7 shots ahead after 13 ends at 11-4, and from then on he kept the gap to win comfortably, with 2 more points to
Wellingborough.
At this stage the Pairs, Triples and Fours were well up, and Wellingborough was sitting comfortably for the win.
Tina Broderick had been giving Jamie a great start end after end in the Mixed Pairs and with him also peppering the
jack they totally dominated their match, as their opponents were not able to get on the scorecard for 9 ends, at which
point they were 22 shots down. The 10th end provided a cheer for the Suffolk supporters as their pairing finally scored
a shot, but with Tina and Jamie in great form they were to pick up just 2 more shots as Wellingborough won 27-3
shots, with 14 ends only played, as Mid Suffolk conceded defeat. 4 more points to Wellingborough.
The Mixed Triples saw the first end go to Mark Royal, but thereafter Wellingborough was always in front, and each
of the home players played some excellent bowls, none more than Darren Lyman against his illustrious opponent.
After 6 ends of play Wellingborough was 6 shots up at 8-2, and 2 ends later the gap had grown to 9 shots when a
pick-up of 4 shots went the way of Darren’s triple. Four ends later with the gap still 8 shots, Mid Suffolk conceded
defeat after 12 ends of play with the score 15-3 to the home triple. 4 more points to Wellingborough.
The Mixed Fours was also very much going in Wellingborough’s favour, as Jean Burgess and Chris Cooper gave the
rink a very good start end after end, and with some excellent bowls being delivered by both Neil & Paul, their
opponents were really under the hammer throughout, apart from the 1 st end in which they picked up 1 shot. They were
not to score again for the next 8 ends as the shots against them mounted to 23 shots by virtue of a massive count of 6
shots on the 4th end and a 4 on the 10th end. 3 ends later and Mid Suffolk conceded.
Overall Final score was Wellingborough 102 shots (16 points) – Mid Suffolk 33 shots (0 points)
Ladies Singles: Chloe Wordingham beat L Finbow 19-8 shots
Men’s Singles: Dave Love beat C Kemp 17-8 shots
Pairs:
Tina Broderick & Jamie Walker beat C Howe & M Rumball 27-3 shots
Triples
Alison Dring, Mick Cooper & Darren Lyman beat L Botten, C Wright & M Royal 15-7 shots
Fours:
Jean Burgess, Chris Cooper, Neil Corbyn & Paul Broderick beat E Aldred, J
Howe, J Finbow & S Gaunt 24-7 shots
Wellingborough now plays at Bristol City & County IBC on Saturday, 25th April, 2015, with the Semi-Final, against
either Spalding IBC or Nottingham IBC, in the morning, followed, hopefully, by the Final in the afternoon.
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CHARITY ‘BOWLATHON’ AT DESBOROUGH IBC
The Charity bowls 24 hour marathon was held at Desborough IBC on Saturday, 7th March, 2015, commencing at
12 noon, and concluding at 12 noon on Sunday, 8th. This was the third such ‘Bowlathon’ organised by Graham
Carley, of Desborough IBC, in which the previous events have raised hundreds of pounds for very good causes. The
beneficiary this year will be the same as last year, the ‘Teddy Bear Foundation’
Graham Carley, is very hopeful of raising around £3000 for this charity, and he was very grateful for all the people
who helped organise the day, and the many people that volunteered to play during the 24 hours, plus other helpers, the
donation of raffle prizes, and his Club for allowing him to stage the event. He became involved with this style of
bowls marathon charity fund raising following he and his partner losing their first child at age 2 weeks.
About The Teddy Bear Foundation
Since its inception in 2005, the Teddy Bear Foundation has quickly become one of Scotland’s most successful
registered charities. It acts as a kind of ‘fairy godfather’ to schools and organisations which work with children with
special needs.
If there is a funding gap for, say, bicycles or an adventure weekend away in the countryside, the Teddy Bear
Foundation steps in to provide the cash. So far, it has spent close to £500,000 providing trips to Euro Disney, riding
lessons, massage sessions and turning barren school land into sensory gardens.
The Teddy Bear Foundation has even funded advanced testing techniques on children who cannot been easily
diagnosed within the NHS.
The charity was founded by Glasgow businessman Barry Chuwen and his wife, Jenny, after the couple experienced a
tragedy of their own. Jenny had a baby stillborn at six months, a victim of the rare condition known as Edward’s
Syndrome. They named the little lad ‘Ted’ and, in memory of their late son, provided toys to the nearest special needs
school to their home. That provided Barry with the idea of helping other disadvantaged children across Scotland,
using his baby son’s name in the new charity he established. Golf events at Turnberry raised upwards of £70,000 in
successive years.
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN ‘MCIBA’ WARWICKSHIRE CUP versus WARWICKSHIRE
Could things get even better for the County’s Bowls this weekend? They certainly could for the holder of this
year’s ‘Warwickshire Trophy’ was decided on Sunday, 8 th March, 2015. You have guessed it –
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HAS WON THE TROPHY.
The men of Northamptonshire Indoor Bowling Association visited Welford-on-Avon IBC on Sunday, 8th March,
2015, for the deciding match in the Midland Counties ‘Warwickshire Trophy’ against the County which provides the
name, Warwickshire IBA. The County and Warwickshire were the leading Counties in the League, with the winner to
take the trophy in this last match of the series, and on the day Northamptonshire took the honours with a very good
win by 12 shots. Helping the County’s win was quite a nucleus of younger players which bodes well for the future.
The County won on 4 rinks, and lost on 2, and the highest scoring County rink was that skipped by George Warren
with a 14 shots advantage. Final score was Northamptonshire 112 shots (18 points) – Warwickshire 100 shots (4
points). Rink details, Warwicks skips only, as follows:
Rink 1.
Rink 2.
Rink 3.
Rink 4.
Rink 5.
Rink 6.
Will Clelland, Peter Mellor, Norman Gibb & George Warren 27 shots – B Blackmore 13 shots
Alan Baulch, Martin Cinato, Dave Flippance & Connor Cinato 18 shots – B Lees 10 shots
Jim Diver, Matt Cattell, Matt Pownall & John Haines 19 shots – Matt Wordingham 17 shots
Adam Pitfield, Kyle Buckley, Malc Mattinson & Martin Keech 13 shots – S Taylor 21 shots
Roger Summers, Ashley Linnell, Tony Weston & Jason Bryan 18 shots – A Smith 17 shots
Pete Maloy, John Greaves, Walt Winsor & Chris Bland 17 shots – B Ward 22 shots
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE WOMEN versus HERTFORDSHIRE WIBA – SELECTION
The following players have been selected to represent Northamptonshire Women’s Indoor Bowling Association in
a ‘Friendly’ match against Hertfordshire WIBA on Thursday, 19 th March, 2015, to be played at Watford IBC,
commencing at 2.0 p.m. Coach pick up at Kettering Leisure Village at 11.45 a.m. and Northampton & District IBC
at 12.15 p.m.
Rink 1.
Julie Spreadbury, Daventry/Elsie Hatton, Brackley & District/Chris Cooper, Wellingborough/Brenda
Bishop, Daventry
Rink 2.
Velda Cooper, Rushden Town/Elaine Urquhart, Brackley & District/Lorna Hart, Kingsthorpe/Joan
Watts, Daventry
Rink 3.
Pat Starsmore, Kettering Lodge/Audrey Gardener, Kingsthorpe/Barbara Oliver, Daventry/Audrey
Height, Kettering Lodge
Rink 4.
Linda Warren, Northampton & District/Joan Sidebottom, Northampton & District/Heather Lack,
Kettering Lodge/Joyce Porter, Northampton & District
Rink 5.
Elaine Munton, Kingsthorpe/Denise Carlin, Desborough/Pam Sallaway, Rushden Town/Donna
Williamson
Rink 6.
Lynn Upton, Brackley & District/Joan Bryan, Kettering Lodge/Barbara Haseldine, Rushden
Town/Valerie Blackwell, Rushden Town
Travelling Reserves: Val Scott, Brackley & District/Joy Griffin, Desborough
Non-travelling Reserves:
Pam Page, Desborough/Margaret Tyler, Wellingborough
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN ‘FRIENDLY’ versus MIDDLESEX – RESULT
The players of Northamptonshire Indoor Bowling Association entertained Middlesex men to a friendly match at
Daventry IBC on Wednesday, 4th March, 2015, and with each County having 3 winning rinks, a close match was the
result, with the County losing by just 6 shots. The highest winning rink for the County was that skipped by Richard
Somerton which had an advantage of 12 shots.
The Final score was Northamptonshire 115 shots – Middlesex 121 shots. Rink scores, Middlesex skips only, as
foillows:
Rink 1.
Rink 2.
Rink 3.
Rink 4.
Rink 5.
Rink 6.
9.
Don Scott, Ray Ward, Geoff Harris & Michael Moulton 18 shots – A Knott 22 shots
Will Clelland, Dave Garland, Dave Stewart & Norman Gibb 24 shots – A Docker 19 shots
Stuart Lowe, Trevor Tilley, Alan Watts & Bernard Spreadbury 17 shots – L Stone 14 shots
Keith Howlett, Trevor Goodchild, Geoff Allen & Ted Guiver 20 shots – R Kirk 22 shots
Rick Hayes, Mike Robins, Tony Warren & Malc Mattinson 10 shots – S Gibson 30 shots
Roger Miller, Brian Langton, Geoff Hunt & Richard Somerton 26 shots – E Prior 14 shots
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN’S PRESIDENT’S CHARITY MATCH
A reminder that the President of Northamptonshire Indoor Bowling Association, Trevor Tilley, is holding his
Charity Match at his own Indoor Club, Wellingborough at 2.0 p.m. on Wednesday, 11th March, 2015, with his
charity being ‘Prostate Cancer UK’.
He has invited rinks from the following County Associations to play against his County Indoor team:
Northamptonshire Women’s Indoor BA
Northamptonshire Cavaliers BA
Bowls Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire Vice Presidents BA
Northamptonshire Retired Police BA
Wellingborough IBC
The match will be preceded at 1.45 p.m.by a ‘Bowls Spider’ which will raise funds for the charity, as will a raffle after
the match meal, and in that connection, raffle prizes will be very well received.
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COUNTY COMPETITIONS – OF INTEREST THROUGHOUT COUNTY
GENTLEMEN
GENTLEMEN
GENTLEMEN
SINGLES
Semi-Final:
Richard Lemon, Northampton & District IBC beat Matt Pownall, Desborough IBC 21-9
shots
PAIRS
Quarter Final:
Scott Johnson & Jamie Walker, Wellingborough IBC beat David Walker & Andrew
Manton, Kingsthorpe IBC 14-11 shots
Semi-Final:
Andy Smith & Richard Lemon, Northampton & District IBC beat Walt Winsor & Mick
Cooper, Wellingborough IBC 21-7 shots
TRIPLES
Semi-Final:
Will Hill, P Crouch & Martin White, Desborough IBC beat Danny Walker, Curtis
Johnson & Will Walker, Wellingborough IBC 16-10 shots
TIPLER ROSE BOWL (Over 60 Rinks)
Semi-Final:
Jim Diver, Ron Chambers, George Warren & John Haines, Desborough IBC beat David
Jones’ rink, Northampton & District IBC 19-11 shots
COUNTY TRIPLES LEAGUE
6th Week of the Competition.
Played on Saturday, 7th March, 2015, with results as follows:
1.
Rushden Town IBC 91 shots (5 points) beat Desborough IBC 67 shots (4 points). Details as follows,
Rushden names first:
At Rushden:
Triple 1.
Trevor Gordon, Malcolm Keeling & Keith Gordon 7 shots – Doug Ainsworth,
John Pickaver & Brian Diver 23 shots
Triple 2.
Paul Munday, Tony Burns & John Greaves 23 shots – Rob Duff, Doug
McGivern & George Warren 20 shots
At Desborough:
Triple 3.
Peter Kitchener, Chris Wilson & Malcolm Mattinson 20 shots – Jim
McCamley, Bob Mitchell & Pat Crouch 21 shots
Triple 4.
Adam Pitfield, Matt Cattell & Jack Tobin 41 shots – Matt Jarvis, Russ Owen
& Cameron Knox 3 shots
2.
Wellingborough IBC 77 shots (5 points) beat Kettering Lodge IBC 67 shots (4 points) Details as follows,
Wellingborough names first:
At Wellingborough:
At Kettering:
Triple 1.
Dennis Collins, Malcolm Chambers & Walt Winsor 18 shots – Connor
Rollings, David W Smith & Kieran Rollings 10 shots
Triple 2.
Brian Collin, Ian Roy & Tony Asher 20 shots – Chris Gray, Ray Gray &
Steve Mason 24 shots
Triple 3.
Tony Paul, Richard Horrell & Rob Vowles 19 shots – Brian Barnicoat, Pete
Morgan & Adrian Harris 23 shots
Triple 4.
David Bailey, Terry Falkner & Steve Norman 20 shots – Dave Keller, Mark
Turner & Paul Harris 10 shots
-73.
Daventry IBC 68 shots (5 points) beat Northampton & District IBC 54 shots (4 points). Only names
provided were the Daventry players, as follows:
At Daventry:
Triple 1.
Triple 2.
At Northampton:
Triple 3.
Triple 4.
Arthur Stowe, Stuart Lowe & Adge Smith 21 shots – Northampton & District
6 shots
Brian Scott, Richard Holland & Alan Davies 23 shots – Northampton &
District 14 shots
Ray Rumble, Ray Caira & Mark Courtney 12 shots – Northampton & District
17 shots
Peter Ashbrook, Malcolm Foster & Terry Fuller 12 shots – Northampton &
District 17 shots
The match between Kingsthorpe IBC and Brackley & District IBC has been postponed to a date to be arranged later
in the season.
The 7th and last week of the County League is due to be played on Saturday, 14 th March, 2015, with the following
matches scheduled:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Brackley & District IBC versus Rushden Town IBC
Daventry IBC versus Wellingborough IBC
Desborough IBC versus Kingsthorpe IBC
Kettering Lodge IBC versus Northampton & District IBC
THOMASON TROPHY
The annual ‘Thomason Trophy’ competition, for County Cluibs will be played on Saturday, 28th March, 2015, with the
following draw for the 7 County Clubs which have entered.
CLUB
HOME TO
AWAY TO
Daventry
Wellingborough
Northampton
Kingsthorpe
Desborough
Kettering
Kingsthorpe
Desborough
Daventry
Wellingborough
Northampton
Kettering
Kingsthorpe
Northampton
Kettering
Desborough
Daventry
Wellingborough
Kingsthorpe
Northampton
Wellingborough
Kingsthorpe
Kettering
Desborough
Daventry
Daventry
Northampton
Wellingborough
Northampton
Kingsthorpe
Kettering
Desborough
Daventry
Desborough
Wellingborough
Wellingborough
Northampton
Kingsthorpe
Kettering
Daventry
Desborough
Kettering
All matches to commence at 9:30am, and played in whites + club shirts. All teams to play 2 trial ends, then 21 ends +
1 extra end. A time limit of 3 hours 50 minutes for the 21 ends. Additional time is allowed for the trial ends and the
extra end
Immediately after the game results to be telephoned to John Chester at Desborough BC 01536 762921
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NATIONAL COMPETITIONS – OF INTEREST COUNTY WIDE
LADIES
LADIES
LADIES
SINGLES
Inter Area Stage:
Tina Broderick, Wellingborough IBC lost to Sarah Seymour, City of Ely IBC 12-21 shots,
in the contest played on Wednesday, 4th March, 2015, at St Neots & District IBC.
-8MIXED
MIXED
MIXED
UNDER 15 OPEN SINGLES
National Finals
The Under 15 Open National Under 15 singles Finals were held at Spalding IBC on Saturday, 7 th March, 2015, and
one of the County’s bright young prospects was there, having qualified from the earlier Group Stage. Conor Bryan,
Northampton &District IBC, joined 7 other players from as far afield as Somerset, Yorkshire, East Sussex and
Hampshire.
The 8 players were split into 2 Groups for a ‘Round Robin’ stage of matches, the winners of the two Groups then
playing the Final. Conor finished 2nd in his Group losing out on playing the final by just a few shots.
GENERATION PAIRS
Area Final:
Mick & Neil Corbyn, Rushden Town IBC/Wellingborough IBC beat Ben & Mick Sharpe,
Kingsthorpe IBC 19-5 shots
They now play the City of Ely IBC pairing in the name of Nicky Brett, with the tie due to be played by the 5th April,
2015.
UNDER 25 INTER CLUB DOUBLE RINK
A reminder that Wellingborough IBC will be competing in the Semi-Final of this National Competition against
Ipswich & District IBC on the morning of Saturday, 21 st March, 2015, at Nottingham IBC, with the Final to follow in
the afternoon of that date.
The Wellingborough team will be unchanged from that which beat Erewash in the Quarter Final 5 weeks ago,. As
follows:
Rink 1.
Rink 2.
Danny Walker, Gemma Webb, Curtis Johnson & Callum Height
Chloe Wordingham, Emily Carr, Will Walker & Jamie Walker
TOP CLUB – See Item 4 above
GENTLEMEN
GENTLEMEN
GENTLEMEN
County players will be visiting Melton & District IBC in April, to contest the Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours, at the
National Finals, with the schedule as follows:
SINGLES
Matt Pownall, Desborough IBC plays Ashley Clipstone, Alfreton IBC at 1.0 p.m. on the 10th
PAIRS
Andrew Manton & Neil McKee, Kingsthorpe IBC meet Andrew Colebrooke & partner, Clarrie
Dunbar IBC, at 2.0 p.m. on the 3rd
TRIPLES
Callum Height, Paul Broderick & Jamie Walker, Wellingborough IBC do battle with Robert
Elmore, Greg Harlow & Nicky Brett, City of Ely IBC, at 1.30 p.m. on the 8 th.
FOURS
Mark Corbyn, Darren Lyman, Neil Corbyn & Paul Broderick, Wellingborough will play
Sam Tolchard’s rink, Torquay United IBC at 12.30 p.m. on Monday, 6th. They qualified for this by
beating Bill Hobart’s rink, Barwell IBC 22-9 shots on Thursday, 5th March, 2015, at Rugby Thornfield
IBC
Four more County men will be participating in National Finals, this time at Nottingham IBC, in March, 2015, in the
Overt 60 Singles, and the Over 50 Triples, scheduled as follows:
-9OVER 50 TRIPLES
Pete Maloy, Jim McKee & Mick Sharpe, Kingsthorpe meet Peter Reynolds, Terry
Howard & Derek Dyer, Eastbourne IBC at 12.30 p.m. on the 23 rd.
OVER 60 SINGLES
Mick Sharpe, Kingsthorpe IBC, pays his second visit to Nottingham when he plays
Keith Wyman, Moonfleet IBC, Weymouth, at 2.0 p.m. on the 27th, in a competition
which he won in 2008.
12.
NATIONAL BOWLS NEWS
BOWLS ENGLAND NEWS
Bowls England Chief Executive takes up the Bowls Coaching Challenge
Bowls England Chief Executive and 15 time World Champion, Tony Allcock MBE, was awarded his Coach Bowls
Level 1 qualification at Donyngs IBC in Surrey this weekend. Coach Bowls is the only coaching qualification for flat
green bowls recognised by Bowls England and the English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd. Tony, who was also
England’s Lawn Bowls Performance Director at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, will now move on to the Level 2
award in acknowledgment of the value of coaching to the future of the sport.
Tony said: “Quality coaching is vital to the long-term development of the sport of bowls, and therefore as an
organisation we are fully committed to Coach Bowls. I recently attended an Activator course as an observer in
addition to undertaking the Level 1 qualification, and I was impressed with the professional manner in which both
events were organised and the level of detail contained within.
These courses will undoubtedly lay the foundation for the future of bowls in England and I am very happy to
recommend them to our members. I personally am delighted to have received the Level 1 award and am now looking
forward to the Level 2 course so that I continue to develop my coaching skills.”
Bowls England and the English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd provide bursaries to assist members with the
qualification fees, whilst funding may also be available from County Sport Partnerships. Tony added: “The financial
support available through our bursary scheme and that of the indoor association, together with other bodies, means that
cost should not be a barrier to the vast majority of those who may wish to attend a Coach Bowls course.”
Individual membership of the Coach Bowls Scheme costs just £8 and as well as providing insurance cover, members
receive regular updates on developments in coaching and if they so wish, may offer their services to clubs both inside
and outside of their county boundaries.
For more information on Coach Bowls courses telephone 01664 777001 or e-mail: courses@playbowls.org
For details on the Bowls England Coach Bursary telephone 01926 334609 or e-mail:
enquiries@bowlsengland.com
Institute of Groundmanship PA1 & PA6 Courses - Places Available
Places are still available on the upcoming Institute of Groundsmanship PA1 and PA6 courses. The courses are being
held at;
Garston BC, Herts – 10th/11th March
Mayford Hall BC, Surrey – 18th-19th March
For more information, visit the IOG website at http://www.iog.org/ or e-mail LGray@iog.org.
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Cerebral Palsy Sport – ‘BowlStart Taster Day’
Cerebral Palsy Sport, with the financial assistance of the Bowls Development Alliance is holding a ‘BowlStart Taster
Day’ on Saturday, 21st March, 2015, at Gedling IBC, Nottinghamshire. This is an all day event and is ideal for the
first time try at the sport for those with this disability.
For more information on the event, please click BowlStart Poster March 2015 Contact name: Ed Pearse Contact
telephone: 0115 925 6442 Contact email: ed.pearse@cpsport.org
National Sport and Physical Activity Survey
In February UK Deaf Sport launched their first National Sport and physical activity survey. The survey aims to find out the
views, experiences and attitudes of people who are deaf and hard of hearing towards sport and physical activity The survey is
hugely important as it will be used to shape the future of Deaf sport and physical activity The information
provided will be used by over 20 sport national governing bodies and a wide range of leisure service providers
like leisure centres and councils to provide the sort of activities people want to do. The data will be used to
support future funding applications for deaf sport to help provide more opportunities for people who are deaf or
hard of hearing to play, coach and volunteer in sport. The survey is deaf friendly and there is also a BSL
introduction
UK Deaf Sport Director of Development Lee Dolby says “ Please can we urge all people from the deaf
community to complete the online survey, the data will be really important in ensuring that deaf sport and
physical activity is not marginalised”
Go to the following link to complete the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7KKGBY8
13.
OBITUARY
Keith Robinson, Wellingborough BC
Keith Robinson, aged 83 years, long serving former member of Wellingborough Bowling Club for many
years. Keith had been in a Nursing home for some years.. He had been a servant of the club in particular in a
role as league secretary and in a maintenance role within the club.
His funeral will be held at the Edgar Newman Chapel, Kettering Crematorium, Rothwell Road, Kettering,
NN16 8XE, at 1.30pm on Wednesday, 11th March, 2015.
14.
COUNTY CLUB NEWS – OF INTEREST ACROSS COUNTY
INDOOR CLUBS
INDOOR CLBS
INDOOR CLUBS
BRACKLEY IBC
Fixtures:
14.3.15.
Club plays Rushden Town IBC in the men’s County Triples League at 10.0 a.m.
DAVENTRY IBC
Fixtures:
12.3.15.
14.3.15.
15.3.15.
18.3.15.
Members visit Avon Valley IBC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.
Club plays Wellingborough IBC in the men’s County Triples League at 10.0 a.m.
Club plays the Geoff & Rosie Trophy at 2.0 p.m.
Leicester IBC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.
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Fixtures:
12.3.15.
14.3.15.
15.3.15.
Abington BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.
Market Harborough Conservatives BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.
Bletchley IBC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.
KETTERING LODGE BC (Indoor Section)
Fixtures:
12.3.15.
14.3.15.
14.3.15.
18.3.15.
Members visit Wellingborough IBC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.
Club plays Northampton & District IBC in the men’s County Triples League at 10.0 a.m.
Club holds its Saturday Captain’s Day at 2.0 p.m.
Members visit Kingsthorpe IBC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.
KINGSTHORPE IBC
Fixtures:
12.3.15.
14.3.15.
18.3.15.
Northants & Hunts Masonic BA visits for a men’s match at 2.15 p.m.
Club holds its Captain v President match at 2.15 p.m.
Kettering Lodge IBC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.
NORTHAMPTON & DISTRICT IBC
Fixtures:
12.3.15.
14.3.15.
18.3.15.
Northants Retired Police BA visits for a men’s match at 2.15 p.m.
Alfreton IBC visits for a mixed match at 2.15 p.m.
Members visit Bedford Borough IBC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.
RUSHDEN TOWN IBC
Fixtures:
12.3.15.
14.3.15.
Mears Ashby RBL BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.
Club plays Brackley & District IBC in the men’s County Triples League at 10.0 a.m.
WELLINGBOROUGH IBC
Fixtures:
11.3.15.
12.3.15.
14.3.15.
15.3.15.
18.3.15.
Members visit Northampton & District IBC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.
Kettering Lodge IBC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.
Club plays Daventry IBC in the men’s County Triples League at 10.0 a.m.
Greyfriars (Coventry) IBC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.
Club hosts the Masonic BA ‘George Gray Trophy’ match at 10.0 a.m.
OUTDOOR CLUBS
OUTDOOR CLUBS
OUTDOOR CLUBS
ABINGTON BC
Fixture:
12.3.15.
Members visit Desborough IBC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETIRED POLICE BA
Fixture:
12.3.15.
Members visit Northampton & District IBC for a men’s match at 2.15 p.m.
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Fixture:
18.3.15.
Members visit Bridgman IBC for a ladies match at 10.30 a.m.
John G. CHURCH, MBE – Northamptonshire Bowls Press Officer