Author: Ash

Hi All

This weekend saw the playing of this year’s finals of all club competitions and what a weekend it was.

We were blessed with good weather and those watching were treated to some exceptionally close games sometimes fluctuating in who was leading many times during the game. Many congratulations to all.

That said the competitors would not be able to enjoy such competition without the hard work of ALL the helpers.

Many thanks must go to Robin, Hugh and Dave P for ensuring the playing surface was at its best for both days, The bar staff under the leadership of bar manager Sheila Turner, who ensured that all were kept hydrated whilst playing in the heat. To Alison and her team of helpers who provided food and drinks for both players and spectators over both days.

Dave Greenwood

President

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2023

10.00 am

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2023

2.00 pm

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2023

10.00 am

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2023

2.00 pm

AUGUST 2023 The Question

OK time for the final test for 2023 :

Again imagine the scene , you are the Skip in a 3 Bowl Triples competition , both teams have played their shots and it is now time for the skips to play.

Often just in front of the head, the skips meet with their team members to decide tactics and the shot to be played by their Skip ( I bet you have all done this).

Its not your shot next and the opposing Skip after discussion starts to walk to the mat do you :

1. If he gets there first, walk onto the neighboring rink or boundary of the rink towards the mat end to avoid blocking the opposing skips line
2. Stay at the head and let the opposing skip bowl to see what happens before discussing with your team
3. Make sure you walk in time with the opposing skip

Send your answers to me and any laws that you think might apply , I am tempted to award a prize for the best ( that’s to say agrees with me ) and complete answer !

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Laws of the Sport of Bowls

Good Luck !

An Invite from CHIPPENHAM TOWN BC
Open Triples Charity Event
Sunday August 6th 2023 start time 2pm
Proceeds will go to the Blood Cancer Charity

An invite from Chippenham Town Bowls Club for bowlers
to play in an enjoyable event in memory of Eugene Gallagher
and in celebration of his birthday.

Teams will be playing for a trophy kindly donated by Eugene’s
wife Carol and prize money of £90 for the winning team.

The cost per team is £12.00, guests are welcome @ £3.00 per guest. Fees will include a BBQ meal.

For this occasion there will be a raffle so please bring along
a raffle prize which we can add to Carol’s kindly donated
gifts.

There will be a BBQ after the trophy presentation followed by
some bowls related fun games.

If you are interested in entering please contact Bob Chalmers 01249 444333

PHAB Sessions continue at the club.

Below are some photos taken at a recent PHAB session held at Devizes Bowls Club.

These have been extremely popular amongst the participants, the enjoyment is obvious for all to see.

Getting an opportunity to try something different has been really popular.

“Their enthusiasm is second to none” !

Played on the 21st July at Amesbury.

Jenny, Ruthie, and Ali from Amesbury are through to the 3rd round of the Benevolent Triples cup👏👏 after winning against our Devizes Ladies Babs, Alison and Wendy.

Another great game played in good humour,spirit.