Edna & Keith win Aussie Pairs 2014

What a day?  The forecast was for heavy showers all day but we decided to go ahead anyway: what a decision! Apart for a couple of very short showers the weather was great with long periods of sunshine in the afternoon.

Winners Edna and KeithThe format was Aussie Pairs 2-4-2. with each team consisting of a “Sheila” and a “Bruce”.
The draw of 15 pairs was made and bowling proceeded with 3 leagues of 5 pairs.
After 3 Games a delicious buffet lunch was served (Thanks to Sheila and Vicky). Competition then continued.
After some tightly fought games the 4 semi-finalists were decided

  • Chris & Judy
  • Geoff & Joan
  • Keith & Edna
  • Bob & Mick

The semi-finals saw some close bowling, eventually Chris & Judy beat Geoff & Joan 7-4 and Keith and Edna beat Bob & Mick(Honorary “Sheila”) 7-5.

The final saw some superb bowling by all four bowlers, eventually Keith & Edna coming out on top 7-5. Photos of the day

A great big thanks to all who took part and helped organise.

 

Men’s Competitions

A mixed result over the last two days for the men.  On Sunday we had a 3 – 2 win against Cove B in the National Men’s Top Club.  The Triples, Pairs and Four Wood Singles all winning.  Martin Lee’s 2 Wood Singles game was a tie after 21 ends but unfortunately he lost the extra end.

On Monday we didn’t fair so well when away to Hook in the National 2 Fours.  Our men were up against a good Hook side and although they got within 5 shots of Hook they never quite got the shots necessary to win but a good effort by all of the 8 Bowlers.

Chris Henderson, Alec Sharman and Michael Andrews have won their first games in the County 4 Wood Singles.  Unfortunately Michael and Alec have to play each other and Chris is against Keith Dunstone in the next round.  The good news is that Farnborough will definitely have two contenders in the next round, the bad news, two are going to get knocked out.

Tonight sees the first Aldershot & District League Games, so good luck to both teams.

Inter-Club competitions

Farnborough Bowling Club Men’s Competitions

There are several men’s national, county and district games scheduled soon, details below.

Competition

Opponents

Date

National Top Club

Home v Cove B

By 11th May

National Men’s Two Fours

Away v Hook A

By 18th May

Mixed Top Club

Home v Oakley

By 25th May

Club Championship

Away v Pyestock

On 30th June

Coventry Cup

Away v Farnborough Gate

On 9th July