Welcome to our web site

 

North Herts Bowls Club Welcomes to our web site.

If you are interested in our activities, please contact Andy Denniss on 07818 664274 or our secretary Jeff Tebbutt on 07484 239477

The club plays on the Lower Green at Norton Common, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire.

 Our post code is SG6 4UF

 

We cater for people who wish to bowl without the restrictions of serious competition. We are a friendly club and all members, whatever their bowling abilities, are given equal opportunities to play. 

Membership is subject to the approval of the committee.

 

Anyone, experienced or novice, who wishes to join, should contact Andy Denniss on 07818 664274 or email andrew.denniss@virgin.net 

 

A few changes this year. We have listed the captains for each fixture , to see just go to the Fixtures list just below 

To visit our Fixtures List CLICK HERE

To check Club Competitions CLICK HERE

To see our  photo gallery CLICK HERE   

 

To visit last years index   CLICK HERE

 

To visit 2024's index   CLICK HERE

Last Edited : 09 September 2026

 

 

Welcome to 2026

 

I'm keeping my little man for 2026

 

 

 

Feel free to come and try bowls at

Lower Green, Norton Common, Letchworth

No experience is necessary and equipment and tuition will be provided and you are sure of a friendly welcome

Simply turn up or phone Andy Denniss on 07818 664274

 

Dates for your 2026 Diaries

A look forward to what's happening this coming year so add them to your diaries now so you don't miss out on the fun !

 

 

 End of season Working Party  TBC    Green
 Presentation Dinner  1200   for 1230  Wednesday 11th November  Letchworth Golf Club

 

Car Park All Please Note

Bowlers please note that the Parking meter is now working again but is not taking Coins or Notes so needs to be Card or phone payment !

 

Finals Day 5th Sept 2026

Two friendly games to finish the season to go but Saturday saw us complete in Finals Day. Brilliantly organised by our chairman Paul Riseborough and his helpers the day started at 1000 on a glorious sunny day, not to hot , perfect for bowling. If you go to the right of this page, you will see a brief report of who won what and a summary of the game. I am hoping to put a few pictures of the day on here and again if I succeed , then check the gallery out, link above. 

 

Finals Day

Well the Season is getting near the end and tomorrow we have our finals day. The weather forecast looks good and lots of different names in the finals which makes it easier for Paul to arrange. Anyway don't forget Club Uniform and arrive promptly !

 

Upcoming Events

Linda has sent out the Menu for the club presentation dinner so please make sure you are coming and respond to Linda. Its a smart dress day and highly enjoyable.

 

Also on the Horizon  Friday 30th October – Halloween   Music Evening  with Steppin’ Out Players.  Details to follow nearer the time.

 

24th August v Hitchin

 

Its always nice to play Hitchin as we know a lot of there bowlers from playing indoors at Riverain. Anyway it was a nice sunny day, just right for bowling and my last game as Captain for the season so a win would be nice. A promising start as we were winning after the first ends were completed. Johns team were 10-0 up after 6 ends and Robins team were 9-1 up but Derek's team were losing by one. At half time we went in 30-17 in front winning on all three rinks. Our good form continued after the break and Derek managed to get his team  in front so we won on all three rinks against a friendly Hitchin team.

 

Teams Were

Gill Crane, Norman Leslie and John Atkinson Won 22-13

Sue Douglas, Pete Moss and Derek Gilder Won 19-12

Chin Tory, Tony Stone and Robin Edmett Won 23-10

Final Score 64-35

 

 Season Results P21 W7 D0 L11 A0 PP14

 

20th August v Stotfold

 

After the heat it was nice to play in normal conditions. The Green had grass on it and i think our bowlers couldn't get used to it. After two ends we were level but went in at half time we were losing 23-30 so would the tea and biscuits help us ? Unfortunately not , Paul's team had the best result in what looked like a good even game. Tony's team were always in with a chance but couldn't quite find the shots at the end. Robins team unfortunately were taken to the cleaners and received a hammering but from what i saw they were playing a very good team. Again a nice trip out against  a very friendly team. 

 

Teams Were

Rae Glenn, Lynne Brown and Robin Edmett Lost 4-33

Tricia/Mike jeffreys, Chin Tory and Tony Glenn Lost 16-21

Barbara Gilder, Tony Stone and Paul Riseborough Won 18-14

Final score Lost 38-68

 

Season Results P31 W6 D0 L11 A0 PP14

 

18th August v Stevenage

 

Report by Jeff

 We played 18 ends straight through on a bumpy green and when I checked the half time score it was not good reading as we were losing on all three rinks. Team 1 were 2 - 14, team 2 were 1 - 12 and team 3 were 5 - 9. All our teams played better in the second half and the final scores were Team 1 13 - 17 down, team 2 were 11 - 18 down but team 3 managed to win 15 - 13. So overall it was a 39 - 48 defeat. Everyone enjoyed the game and it was played in a friendly spirit. Well done teams for getting to grips with the difficult surface.

 

                                                   The teams were 

                 Pete Moss, Steve Field and Robin Edmett Lost 13-17

                      Sue Douglas, Derek Gilder and Norman Leslie Lost 11-18

                    Angela Rickner,  Chin Tory and Jeff Tebbutt Won 15-13 Lost 10-18

                                         Final Score Lost 39-48

 

Season Results P30 W6 D0 L10 A0 PP14

 

15th August v Howard Garden

 

Another postponed game but this time as Howard Garden couldn't raise a team

 

Season Results P29 W6 D0 L9 A0 PP14

 

 

 

12th August v St Ippolytes

 

Again The heat has won and this game was postponed.

 

Season Results P28 W6 D0 L9 A0 PP13

 

 

 

8th August v Biggleswade

 

Report by Paul

It was an early start, 10:30am, for the match at Biggleswade but it was a near perfect day for bowls. 
Biggleswade made us feel very welcome, even agreeing to have a break at 9 ends instead of playing straight through and then providing a very nice lunch of sandwiches and drinks at the end.
The match itself was highly competitive with Biggleswade providing strong opposition. At the end of the game they proved to be the winners overall with a score of 72 to NHBC's 40. 
Our best result came from Team 2 who achieved a draw. Well done to them 

 

                                                      The teams were 

                 Norman Leslie, Rae Glenn and Robin Edmett Lost 10-34

                      Sue Douglas, Chin Tory and Tony Glenn Drew 20-20

                    Tony Stone, Lynne Brown and Paul Riseborough Lost 10-18

                                         Final Score Lost 40-72

 

Season Results P27 W6 D0 L9 A0 PP12

 

5th August v Sandy

Report by Lynne

Today's results we lost heavily on all three rinks . We played 18 ends then stopped for drinks and refreshments, they provided us with a very nice spread of rolls and sandwiches with tuna, coronation chicken and cheese fillings followed by small Bakewell tarts white chocolate biscuits and a Victoria sandwich with cream and strawberry filling. Just to make your mouth water! We paid a pound each to draw a football club in a raffle type game Norman won £10.
So we took a battering! but a friendly good game I at least enjoyed it but their rinks although very very green in excellent condition compared to ours were a nightmare to play on for us!! I think the scores reflect that! Then to top it all as we got onto the A1 the traffic was at a standstill as there had been a fatal crash between the Biggleswade turn off and the Baldock turn off  None of us were involved but we were all late getting home! 

                                                    The teams were 

                 Barbara Gilder, Lynne Brown and Paul Riseborough Lost 10-17                      Norman Leslie, John Atkinson and Jeff Tebbutt Lost 5-29

                    Malcolm Summerville, Derek Gilder and Robin Edmett Lost 15-19

                                         Final Score Lost 30-65

 

Season Results P26 W6 D0 L8 A0 PP12

 

4th August Social

 

Well the last social of the year and whilst still quite hot and sticky , it wasn't the unbearable heat. On the agenda was Gowls which is a mixture of golf and bowls, 23 participants and the object was to get your woods as close to the pin (Hole) as possible with a point awarded for each wood within one metre. I think most enjoyed but the runaway winners were Chairman Paul Riseborough and Barbara Gilder who finished 6 points ahead of the second placed team with a total of 45 points,

 

Then into the clubhouse for some nosh provided by the Mrs i.e. Ruth, ably assisted by Tricia, Joan and Ann. Sue also made some delicious cakes. A big thanks to all of them. 

 

Linda sold the raffle tickets (thanks) and as we were doing a cash raffle the three prizes being £30, £20 and £10. John Atkinson , who only came to watch gave Barbara some money for the raffle, and he won the first prize. It must have been Barbara's  lucky day as her hubby won the second prize with Tony Stone getting the 3rd.

 

We had a sit down quiz on the states of America which resulted in a draw between two tables and was won by Chin's team after the toss of a coin.

 

Lastly we also had a game of sit down bingo which resulted in Mike Jeffrey's 

winning £17

 

Hopefully everyone enjoyed the evening and thanks for all who attended.

 

3rd August v Buntingford

Unfortunately the heat wave has continued so another game lost due to the heat 

 

Season Results P25 W6 D0 L7 A0 PP12

 

1st August v Henlow Park

 

Report by Jeff

On Saturday 1st August we had a very pleasant afternoon playing bowls with Henlow. We played 18 ends straight through before the refreshments. Team 1 were losing 3 - 9 by the halfway point and went on to lose 10 - 20. Team 2 had a closer game and were losing 7 - 12 at the halfway point and continued to lose by 13 - 18. Team 3 didn't register a point until end 9 and were 1- 15 down and things didn't improve much in the second half eventually losing by 6 - 25. So overall a loss by 29 - 63. We were then treated to drinks and sandwiches which were prepared for us. A very enjoyable afternoon and the score doesn't reflect how close some of the ends were.

 

                                                 The teams were 

                 Bernard Higgs, Robin Edmett and Norman Leslie lost 10-20

                      Barbara Gilder, Chin Tory and Tony Stone Lost 13-18

                    Sue Douglas, Derek Gilder and Jeff Tebbutt Lost 6-25

                                         Final Score Lost 29-63

 

Season Results P24 W6 D0 L7 A0 PP11

 

30th July v Fairfield

Just typing this prior to game so lets hope for a win ! , later Now the game report

 

Well the weather was a bit kinder, still hot but the occasional cloud with a breeze made it just about bearable but very sticky.

 

Onto the game and as per normal, Fairfield turned out a very friendly team to make for an enjoyable game. We were slightly up against it as the green had a large amount of grass on it !

 

At the interval we had a slender lead of 24-21 as we headed in for a nice cuppa and some scones served with jam and cream, delicious ! (good old spell checker i couldn't spell that word.)

 

I felt a bit like the England football manager as Mike replaced Trish for the second half on there rink. And like the substitutes he made it didn't work. 

 

We ended up losing the game by 3 shots but a very enjoyable game.!

 

Teams were

Tricia/Mike Jeffreys, Gill Crane and Robin Edmett Lost 15-18 

Angela Rickner, Chin Tory and Jeff Tebbutt lost 12-21

Steve Field, Andy Denniss and Norman Leslie Won 20-11

Final Score won 47-50

 

Season Results P23 W6 D0 L6 A0 PP11

 

29th July v Datchworth

Unfortunately another baking hot day so game postponed

Season Results P22 W6 D0 L5 A0 PP11

 

25th July v Steeple Morden

 

Report by Paul

A particularly good day for the NHBC teams on Saturday. The weather was hot but a nice breeze kept the temperature down for most of the match.
Steeple Morden got off to good start before tea, winning on two rinks and losing on one at the break. 
The second session saw some great performances from our teams. Team 1 had the biggest win of the day, but the  most amazing recovery came from Team 3. At the break they were losing 3-17 and looked destined to suffer a massive defeat. But after the break they grew into the match, completely turning the game on it’s head and eventually running out as winners by two points. A great result.

 

Teams were

Barbara Gilder, Chin Tory and Robin Edmett Won 31-6 (8-6 after 9 ends)

Gill Crane, Lynne Brown and Derek Gilder Won 17-14 (8-10 after 9)

Steve Field, Norman Leslie and Paul Riseborough Won 20-18 (3-17)

Final Score won 68-38

 

Season Results P21 W6 D0 L5 A0 PP10

 

22nd July v Stevenage

 

Report by Jeff

After many games being cancelled due to heat etc it was nice to get out on the rink to play a game. On rink 2 Bernard, Andy and Jeff didn't score until the 7th end so it was no surprise that they went in for tea 4 - 14 down. On rink 3 Sue, Derek and Norman did much better and at tea were 9 - 9. On rink 4 Barbara, Stephen and Paul had a good end 8 to go in for tea losing 6 -10. The weather was good and the opposition were friendly and after some nice refreshments the second half started. On rink 2 our team improved slightly but we couldn't produce the bowls to dent their lead and lost 9 - 20. On rink 3 our team did improve and had some good ends to win 23 - 14. Could rink 4 be the saviours and win? No!!! unfortunately they lost all but 1 end after tea and it ended up 7 - 26. So we were basically outplayed and lost the match 39 - 60. I think we were gracious in defeat and look forward to the return leg.

 

Teams were

Barbara Gilder, Steve Field and Paul Riseborough Lost 7-26

Sue Douglas, Derek Gilder and Norman Leslie Won 23-14

Bernard Higgs, Andy Denniss and Jeff Tebbutt Lost 9-20

Final Score Lost 39-60

 

Season Results P20 W5 D0 L5 A0 PP10

 

15th July v Holwell

Holwell couldn't field team

 

Season Results P19 W5 D0 L4 A0 PP10

 

14th July Fish and Chip Social

Report by Paul

Yet another well attended Fund Raising Event and what a wonderful sunny day for the accompanying Bowls competition. The winners this year were the pair Derek Gilder & Tony Stone. Well done to them both.

The food was sourced from our regular supplier, Pasha’s Fish Bar in Letchworth and overall it was the member's opinion that it was very good, as usual. Just a couple of complaints from the Chicken devotees that their Chicken portions were very overcooked!

As there was a slight delay in the food arriving it was decided to hold the raffle, which was organised by Linda, while we waited. Donations for the raffle were a bit thin on the ground this year, but it was noted that Mike Jeffries won a considerable number of them!

I would like to thank those members who arrived nice and early to help put out the equipment down on the Green and a big thank you to all those who helped lay the tables and prepare the tea and coffee etc in the clubhouse.

The total sum raised for Club funds from this event was £90. Thank you all for your support

!0th July v Melbourn

 

Well the hot weather continues so this was postponed as well. So we now have as many postponed as we have actually played !

 

Season Results P18 W5 D0 L4 A0 PP9

 

 

 

8th July v Letchworth

I'm Afraid to say this game has also been called off due to the heat, Currently we have played 9 games and had 8 postponed !

 

Season Results P17 W5 D0 L4 A0 PP8

 

6th July v Hitchin

Seems strange to say but we desperately need less sun as this game was postponed due to the Heat !

 

Season Results P16 W5 D0 L4 A0 PP7

 

2nd July v Shepalbury 

 

Tricia wasn't feeling 100% so it was agreed that she would play the first half and Mike the second. The game was played in a friendly way with beautiful weather to encourage us all. We went in for the tea break slightly down as the scores were 1) 5 - 7, 2) 10 - 8, 3) 5 - 9. As their captain pointed out everything changes after tea. Team 1 went further behind before finding form again and with 4 or end 14 and 5 on end 17 recorded a 18 - 12 win. Team 2 had a very close game and at 17 all on the 17th end lost by 1 on the last end so 17 -18. Team 3 found great form and won every end after end 11 to win 22 - 10. So overall a 57 - 40 win. Well done teams.

 

Teams were

Chin Tory, Tony Stone and Jeff Tebbutt Won18-12

Bernard Higgs, Norman Leslie and Robin Edmett Lost17-18

Mike /Tricia Jeffreys, Lynne Brown and Paul Riseborough Won 22-10

Final Score won 57-40

 

Season Results P15 W5 D0 L4 A0 PP6

 

1st July v Whitethorn

 

Lynne's Report

A very pleasant afternoon of bowls and an enjoyable game

 

Teams were

Angela Rickner, John Atkinson and Norman Leslie Lost 13-26

Malcolm Summerville, Steve Field and Paul Riseborough lost 13-16

Sue Douglas,,  Chin Tory and Lynne Brown won 18-13

Final Score Lost 44-55

 

Season Results P14 W4 D0 L4 A0 PP6

 

24th v Buntingford

 

Yet again with a red weather warning in place , this game was postponed due to the heat ! 

Season Results P13 W4 D0 L3 A0 PP6

 

 

20th June v Howard Gardens

 

News so hot it is unbelievable . Live reporting we won on two rinks and losing slightly on third. Full update to follow 

 

Now Paul's report

A very nice day for bowling, not too hot! 
As is normal in meetings between our two clubs we had a very competitive afternoon of bowls and on this occasion we ran out the winners. 
We won on two rinks and lost on one.

Teams were

Steve Field, John Atkinson and Tony Glenn won 22-9

Norman Leslie, Rae Glenn and Lynne Brown Lost 16-24

Tony Stone, Sue Douglas and Paul Riseborough Won 15-11

                 Final Score Won 53-44

Season Results P12 W4 D0 L3 A0 PP5

 

16th June Hospice Charity Evening

 

So the Charity evening arrived and the weather was just about perfect for the evening. It consisted of six goals of different sizes and the object was to get your wood to stop in the area of the goal to score a goal, It was great fun and the winner scoring 23 goals was Tony Stone.

 

Afterwards the evening continued with a lovely spread and some great cakes, there was even Scones, Jam and Cream. At this point we should than Jean Tebbutt for the work she had put in and all the other helpers on the night who did a great Job, We also had a mini quiz to try to guess the flags of the world cup football teams whilst we ate.

 

Now obviously as it was a fund raiser we had the obligatory raffle and wait for it but the night raised an incredible £455 for the hospice.  

 

This amount totally eclipsed previous years so a massive thanks to Jeff Tebbutt for making this amount and also for arranging a very enjoyable evening!

 

Now Jeff the bad news , raising this amount was unbelievable so you have my vote to try to beat it next year !!!!!!!!

 

11th June v Stotfold

 

Well the weather is not being kind to us this year as due to rain this game was postponed.

 

Season Results P11 W3 D0 L3 A0 PP5

 

4th June v Shepalbury

 

Report by Paul Riseborough 

We were very fortunate to get this game played as the weather was looking really grim. Everyone was wearing their Wets, just in case! When we stopped for tea after 10 ends we were losing on two rinks and winning on one. While we were sitting in the clubhouse the rain came down in "stair rods," with rumbles of thunder as well, but most fortunately it stopped as we resumed the match and held off until the 18th end.  

Teams Were 

Ralph Tyldesley, Norman Leslie and Paul Riseborough - Won 21-9

                 Rae Glenn, John Atkinson and Jeff Tebbutt - Lost 10-31 
                     Gill Crane, Tony Stone and Tony Glenn - lost 13-28

Final Score Lost 44-68

 

Season Results P10 W3 D0 L3 A0 PP4

 

Games v Datchworth and Melbourne

 

Unfortunately Datchworth couldn't get a team and The Melborne game was postponed due to the heat

 

21st May v Three Horseshoes

 

Report by Jeff Tebbutt

It was a warm but humid day and the games were all played in good spirit. At the tea break team 1 were leading 8 - 5, team 2 were leading 10 - 3 but team 3 were losing 3 - 10 so a slight advantage to us. After tea team 1 were evenly matched but kept ahead to win 17 - 12. Team 2 built on their lead and won by 21 - 7. Team 3 struggled but had a great 18 th end picking up a 6 to lose 10 - 18. Overall a win by 48 - 37 so well done teams

 

Teams Were

                    Ralph Tyldesley, Steve Field and Jeff Tebbutt  won 17-12

                           Rae Glenn, ChinTory and Paul Riseborough won 21-7

                      Angela Rickner, Tony Glenn and Tony Stone Lost 10-18

Final Score Won 48-37

 

Season Results P7 W3 D0 L2 A0 PP2

 

 

The teams for the game against the 3 Horseshoes were; (1) Ralph Tyldesley, Steve Field and Jeff Tebbutt; (2)  Rae Glenn, ChinTory and Paul Riseborough; (3) Angela Rickner, Tony Glenn and Tony Stone. I

 

 

20th May v Holwell

 

Well after a few iffy days we were treated to a nice sunny but very blustery day as we welcomed Holwell to our green,  As per normal they arrived with a very friendly attitude which made it a great game to play in, At half time i think we were winning by just a few shots and it continued to be a very close day when we played our get out of jail card on the final end on two rinks. Johns team continued to be in front and won by 6 shots. However Paul's team were losing by 1 on the last end but managed to get a two and therefore win by one shot, The bigger comeback was by Jeff's team who were losing by 3 on the last end but managed to get a 4 on the last end to win by one also.

 

Teams Were

                    Andy Denniss, Steve Field and Paul Riseborough won 17-16

                           Bernard Higgs, Lynne Brown and Jeff Tebbutt won 16-15

Malcolm Summerville, Tricia Jeffreys and John Atkinson won 17-11

Final Score Won 50-42

 

Season Results P6 W2 D0 L2 A0 PP2

 

14th May v Sandy

Unfortunately Sandy advised us the day before that they couldn't field a team so game off

 

Season Results P5 W1 D0 L2 A0 PP2

 

13th May v Letchworth

 

Seeing the weather forecast for Wednesday i had my doubts of this game going ahead, however at 1300 as i went for lunch in the sunshine into the pub and it had just started spitting with rain. I was sat inside eating my brunch when my phone went and it was the Letchworth captain asking if we were going ahead. Now as i say i was inside but hadn't seen the rain so i looked outside and it was chucking it down. After discussions with him and the rain forecast supposedly getting worse, we decided to call it off so i made the frantic phone calls trying to inform everyone. I couldn't get hold of Angela Rickner so went to the club to advise her it was off and of course by now the sun was shining so i thought oh dear have i got it wrong but i went into the club and by the time i came out it was chucking it down again so hopefully the right decision.

 

Season Results P4 W1 D0 L2 A0 PP1

 

!2th May Social Night

 

The first social of the year and at 1700 it was starting to Rain so with a 1730 start time , it was time to adorn wets. However as we got closer to the bowling it stopped raining but most people kept there wets on as it wasnt that warm but the sun did come out. Onto the bowls, we were playing Shanghai pairs, where the number 1 bowls two woods, then the number 2 bowls four woods and then the number one's there remaining two and then normal bowls rules for scoring. We played two game of four ends and the winners scoring 12 points were Robin Edmett and Stephen Field who won a chocolate bar each!

 

Then off inside For a game of something, where Brian Hutchins and his team won another fabulous prize, well A packet of Twix's to share between them. Then it was Soup time and the ladies had prepared three different lots of hot soup and some bread rolls followed by some scrumptious cakes.. Sue Douglas, Joan Tebbutt and Barbara Gilder prepared the food and did all the work on the night so a big Thanks to them. Lastly we had the raffle and with members donating prizes , there was a lot to give away. I won a wine glass and some after eight mints so felt like Christmas again,  

 

As a social night it was great and we managed to raise £157 for club funds so an even bigger note of thanks to Captain Lynne Brown for organising.

 

8th May v Steeple Morden

 

Report by Lynne Brown 

So we lost pretty  heavily all told.. It was our first morning start and it seemed to go very well we were finished by1pm and had the rest of the afternoon free

 

                                     Teams Were

                    Steve Field, Sue Douglas and Tont stone Lost 4-25

                           Ralph Tyldesley, Tricia Jeffreys and Robin Edmett Lost 12-14

Barbara Gilder, Lynne Brown and Norman Leslie Lost 17-21

Final Score Lost 33-60

 

Season Results P3 W1 D0 L2 A0

 

7th May v St Ippolyts

Report by Jeff Tebbutt

This game had its fair share of problems. St Ippolyts turned up but with a player short. The weather was changeable and went from cold to hot when the sun was out. Turfcare put something on the green (white granules that stuck to the bowls and had to be frequently washed off). Lynne, Stephen and John  played as a triple v a double so Lynne only had 2 wooods. We played ten ends and stopped for tea, and at this point Lynne ,Stephen and John were drawing 

7 - 7, Angela, Robin and Paul were losing 5 - 9 and Norman and Jeff were winning 9 - 5 so overall a draw. After refreshments things changed and Lynne, Stephen and John lost 10 - 20, Angela, Robin and Paul lost 10 - 19 but Norman and Jeff won 19 - 8 so overall a 39 - 47 defeat. Many thanks to all who played and Sue and Sylvia for providing home made biscuits with tea and coffee at the break.

                                                          Teams were

                              Angela  Rickner, Robin Edmett and Paul Riseborough Lost 10-1

                           Norman Leslie and Jeff Tebbutt Won 19-8 (Pairs)

Lynne Brown, Stephen Field and John Atkinson Lost 10-20

Final Score Lost 39-47

 

Season Results P2 W1 D0 L1 A0

30th April v Riverain

 

So the first game of the season was played in lovely weather for bowls so nice to play outside again. We were playing Riverain so quite well known as we play against a few of them in the winter. After the first end we were losing on two rinks and winning on the other but the troops responded well and took a 37-15 lead into the half time tea. We had our normal raffle and all three prizes were to our bowlers so would our luck hold. Anyway it did and we had a convincing win 60-34. A couple of mentions, Barbara was promoted to a number two this year and a first game for Ralph who both played well, My legs weren't brilliant so i became a non playing captain.

 

                                                             Teams were

                              Ralph Tyldesley, Tony Glenn and Paul Riseborough Won 19-12

                           Malcolm Summerville, Barbara Gilder and Jeff Tebbutt Won 21-12

Bernard Higgs, Rae Glenn and John Atkinson Won 21-9

Final ScoreWon 60-34

 

Season Results P1 W1 D0 L0 A0

Chairmans Day

Well the first social took place with over 30 members being present for a chat and quiz. There were some lovely cakes and a nice cuppa, although some has something stronger! Somehow the chairman's team won the quiz but it was mainly for fun and hopefully everyone enjoyed the chairman's social. 

 

Here we go 2026

 

Well the new season has arrived and Monday the green opens for another year, Bowls up start at 1400 so get there early so we can start playing at 1400. Tuesday is Chairman's day at 1630 in the clubhouse and our first game is the 30th so an exciting start. 

 

Ok so the 2026 season is getting close

Well we had our AGM and did the draws for this years competitions. Go to the Competitions page to see who you got ! An exciting time at the AGM as we did a fire evacuation , Oh what fun. Talking of fun this years events are listed above and further details will be published when i remember what they are !

 

 

2025 last events of the year

 Well since my last update we have had a very successful presentation Dinner held at the Golf Club , again expertly organised by Linda, Hopefully some pictures can be found on the photos link.

 

Also My Christmas Quiz took place and hopefully was enjoyed by all and resulted in Brian's team winning by just two points from Jeff Batley's team , It also raised £133 pounds for the club !

 

You Will have noticed that the year is pretty empty at this moment but you can still view previous years by clicking on the links below.

 

To visit last years index   CLICK HERE

 

To visit 2024's index   CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

FINALS DAY RESULTS 2026.

 

Triples 

Report By Paul Riseborough

 

Team A2 - Trish Jeffreys/Ian Smith/Tony Glenn v

 Team B6 - Lynne Brown/Rae Glenn/Paul Riseborough


The Triples Final had to be postponed until Monday 7th Sept. which was most unfortunate as the atmosphere was missing compared to when it's played on our Finals Day.
The match itself, I have to admit, was quite monotonous. Almost unbelievably, neither team managed to score more than one point on any end during the entire match! 
Both teams tried hard on what proved to be a very difficult playing surface but the scores of one on each end just kept recurring!
It was commented on by the players that this was a Skips match as on frequent occasions it was down to the Skips,Tony and myself, to try and save the end when the other 
team were holding, quite often with a fairly big score. We did our best, hence that regular score of one.
Let's hope next year we will actually be able to hold the Triples Final on Finals Day once more.

 

Final Score Team B6 beat Team A2 14-4

 

PAIRS 

 

Today’s final was between Ian Smith and Norman Leslie against Chin Tory and Tony Stone.  Tony and Chin got off to a good start and won the first end by two. but then got stuck on two for the next 4 ends so after 5 ends Norman and Ian were winning 8-2. The game continued in this vein and at the end Ian and Norman won 22-9.

 

Singles

John Atkinson v Paul Riseborough. Its the first to 21 in the singles and what a ups and downs game this was. Paul got got off to a good start and after 4 ends was winning 3-1. John then was leading 9-4 after 8 ends. The lead changed hands four more time with John leading 16-13 after 21 ends. Then inexplicably John seemed to lose his length and Paul took the next two ends by 4 shots in each end to finish up winning 21-17.

 

 

TEMBEY.

 

This years Tembey final was between Jeff Tebbutt and Lynne Brown. Lynne got off to a good start winning by 1 on the first two ends but then Jeff took control and because of an interruption in  the game it was shortened to 14 ends with Jeff winning 24-5. I think his first ever winners final  Victory so well done Jeff

 

HAROLD HARDY 

Each player has four bowls and the match is played as the best of three sets. The first player to score 7 wins the set.

 

This game was between Andy Denniss (me) & Tony Stone. It was Nip and tuck in the first set, after 3 ends I was 3-0 up but after 8 ends , Tony had drawn level at 5-5. I was able to get a couple on the 9th end to take the first set. I took the next set 7-2 after 5 ends and I felt sorry for Tony who bowled exceptionally but on the day i just bowled very well but a tremendous show by Tony

 

OVER 75's 

     

Finalists this year were John Atkinson & Robin Edmett. This competition is played over 12 ends with each player having 3 bowls each.

After 7 ends it was 4-4 but John managed to get over the line with 11 ends played and a score of 9-5. 

2WOOD PAIRS

 

Finalists Angela Rickner and Pete Moss v Barbara Gilder and Malcolm Summerville.  

 

The first to ten in the 2 wood Pairs and a see saw battle between the sides. Angela and Pete were one shot ahead at the end of the 13th end but managed to get a three to take them over the finishing line. Afterwards Angela said how happy she was to win her first trophy . So well done.

 

 

2WOOD SINGLES

 

The Final this year was between Barbara Gilder and Malcolm Summerville. Its the first to seven. Barbara was bowling very well on the day and defeated Malcolm 7-2. I think another first time winner.

 

WHITWORTH TROPHY

This game takes place after Finals Day with Robin Edmett  and Paul Riseborough taking part. It is the winner of the singles Versus the winner of the singles last year.

 

This game is yet to Take place.