On a very overcast day. there was a great deal of fun, luckily the rain held off in the main and everyone enjoyed themselves. Unfortunately I do not have the name of all the handsome people photographed, but I am sure you will recognise yourselves.
As you will see in the March 2023 message, we now have planning permission for our new pavilion.
Next stage is that we need to fund the £130,000 to build it!
Architects have designed the new building so that it will be suitable for all abilities. This will enable us to open up to disabled groups and offer better facilities to all members. If you feel you can help, please speak to a member of our committee.
Once we have raised the funds and have built the pavilion, we will have premises that the town of Calne can be proud of and can be used by all the community groups that are interested in bowls.
I have taken the liberty of copying the report from the Bowls Wiltshire Website, which gives us a full report of our ladies success.
We start with Saturday’s action. First off, we discuss the Women’s Senior Fours, where Wiltshire’s Sally Field, Mayumi Lewis, Sheila Murphy and Yvonne McColl of Calne took to the greens, with their opening match being against Cherry Rolf, Rene Moody, Beth Gelhard and Bertie Woodburn of the Isle of Wight. It’s always a good feeling to win through a preliminary round at the finals, and this is exactly what our Wiltshire ladies did, recording a hard fought 19-13 win to secure their place in round 1.
Next up in round 2 for our four, were Gloucestershire quartet Lin Brighty, Maureen Richards-Smart, Pauline Gunn and Kay Gent, who were the fortunate receivers of a bye into the first round, so were yet to play a game in the competition. The experience on the greens may have aided our Calne combination, as in an incredibly tight battle, they managed to record a 16-14 victory and book their place in the final game of the day and the last 16 of the competition.
Next up for our ladies was a battle with Kent, who had dispatched of their first round opponents 13-5 and looked to be in very good form. Unfortunately, this was where the competition was to end for Wiltshire, as despite fighting as hard as they could, went down 22-5 as Kent booked their place in Sunday’s quarter-final. A shame for it to end this way, but a fantastic run for our ladies nonetheless, to reach the last 16 of the country is nothing to be ashamed of at all!
courtesy ofMikey Titcombe, Bowls Wiltshire – 12th September 2022
Due to the sad passing of the Queen, all Friday’s games were postponed until the Saturday.
Pre-match training sessionMedal presentation, Wiltshire (Calne) l to r – Sheila Murphy, Sally Field, Yvonne McColl and Mayumi LewisCaribbean Restaurant on Saturday evening
On Saturday our Ladies had their first game in the preliminary round at 9-30am against Isle of Wight,. After a super 12 up after 3 ends there was a period of uncertainty for the next 6 ends or so but the ladies regrouped and won the game 19-13.
The next game was delayed by an impromptu display of Morris dancing by the Middleton cup men. Once the green had been cleared the 1st round started and this was a much more cagey affair. The game ebbed and flowed right until the final end. Our Ladies were 3 behind and 2 down when Yvonne stepped up and following Sheila’s instructions to the letter she took the jack back to make the 3 required to draw. The extra end began with Sally’s second wood on the jack and that’s where it stayed to eventually win the end by 2 and the match 16-14. The 2nd round had to be played directly after this match, making it 3 games for our Ladies to be played on the same day. Unfortunately they lost 5-22, although the game was better than the score indicates.
However we are very proud of our ladies, Sally Field, Mayumi Lewis, Sheila Murphy and Yvonne McColl, for representing Wiltshire. We believe that that this is the furthest any Wiltshire ladies in this group have ever reached.
In closing, I would like to thank Karen Varney, Sue Pitman and Les Fish for the information and photographs making up this report.
The week started on Sunday when we entertained Cirencester in a friendly match. We played 2 rinks of triples and 2 of fours and after a close fought match we each won on 2 rinks with the visitors coming out on top with a shot score of 60-54. It was a very enjoyable afternoon played in the right spirit with plenty of good natured banter and our usual lovely tea was enjoyed by both sides. Special thanks to our players who helped Cirencester and to Beard’s catering service for the refreshments. Our thoughts were with our Captain Steve who had to drop out at the last minute, we wish him a speedy recovery. Photos are in the gallery.
On Monday in the North Wilts Mixed league we were at home to Trowbridge Westbourne, due to the hot weather the game finished at 10 ends with a win to Calne by 48-21 (10-0pts). In the evening in round 2 of the Bowls Wiltshire County Champion of Champion Yvonne McColl played Jo Hicks (Highworth) and unfortunately lost. Unfortunately I arrived to late to take a picture of the scoreboard or the winner, so this will have to do.
Yvonne, commiserating with Hugh and a glass of wine
On Tuesday morning two of our ladies teams played against each other in the third round of the Wiltshire Ladies county over 70’s competition, Martha’s team won with a score of 19-13, This is the first time any of our ladies have achieved this in the over 70’s competition, We wish her team well in the fourth round.
In the afternoon all 5 teams are playing.
The Seidal league Blues were at home to Corsham, and lost 8-12, whilst the Greens were away to Box (Pink),and lost 3-24.
In the men’s White Horse League the A team were away to Spencer Melksham B and unfortunately lost 17-20, the B team were at home to Calne C, with the B team 2 winning 17-13. At 6pm Yvonne McColl and David Johns started their defense of the West Wilts Holloway Cup that they won last year and were away to David and Wendy Williams from Chippenham Town, it was a good game and our pair came away 17-15 winners, well done – on to the next round.
l to r – Dave, Wendy, Yvonne and David
Back at the club it was the normal Club Night, with a surprise guest – Barry Wicks, obviously needs the practice!!
Wednesday The Nor-West Ladies Triples league against Malmesbury has been cancelled due to Malmesbury pulling out of the league.
The B.W. Ladies triples league due to be played on Thursday against Winsley has been cancelled, due to illness.
In the M.W.M.T.L. the A team were at home to Trowbridge Town A and won 47-34 (8-2pts).and the B team were away to North Wilts B, they also won 53-36 (10-0pts).
On Friday and Saturday there are the normal coaching sessions.
Below are the Friday afternooners, hope you see this Roy and that you are on the mend. With very best wishes from-
L to r Carole,Barry K,Beccy,Alex,Wendy,Ann and Edwina
To end the week on a high note, Roy is now home and it would appear they have saved his sight, he now has at least a month of no bowling!
Also just in The ladies have visited Leamington Spa for the Olympics to soak up the atmosphere and get ready for their visit later this year.
On Monday in the Mixed league we were at home to North Wilts and won 65-42 (8-2pts).
On Monday evening our ladies were away to Devizes Demons they won 36-35.
David Johns played Steve Heseltine (Chippenham Town) in the B. W. National Men’s Singles competition and lost 16-21.
Paul Mackie now joins the 3rd round of this competition after having a walk-over in the previous round and won against A Rice-Smith at Malmesbury 21-10, and Barry Wicks unfortunately lost in a very tight game 19-21 to T Bailey also Malmesbury.
In the White Horse men’s league we had 3 teams playing the A team won at at home to Corsham E 21-9, the B team were away to the BoaLs team and won 20-15. To complete the trio of wins the C team were away to Corsham B and won 21-9.
On Tuesday afternoon our ladies played at home in the Seidal leaque (Blue team) against Box, They had a great win 29-11. Well done ladies!!
On Tuesday we had three ladies teams playing in the Benevolent Triples at Stratton Churchway, Yvonne’s team won her round but unfortunately will not be able to go through, as the final dates clash when they are at Leamington. The ladies had an enjoyable day.
Club night at normal in the evening.
On Wednesday we hosted the Wiltshire Masonic B.A. game against Somerset Masonic B.A, it was good game with Wiltshire running out winners. The clouds threatened all afternoon but in the main the rain stayed away, pictures are on the gallery page, but here is the spider mascot.
In the M.W.M.T.L. on Thursday both teams were playing, the A team unfortunately had there second loss in succession away to Blue Circle, 51-52 (2-8pts). However the B team were at home to Warminster B and won 50 43 (7-3pts).
Yvonne has agreed that the ladies B.W. league has been postponed against North Wilts on Friday 29th July, due to the club being hosts of the Top Club game between Westlecot and Box. This game will be rescheduled.
On Friday evening we hosted the B.E. Wiltshire Final of the Women’s Top Club Competition between Westlecot and Box, Box came out winners 3-1. It was a great game, The teams enjoyed the game, Pip and Stuart put on a nice supper for everyone, which was very much appreciated by all. Les played his role as umpire for the first time and showed great competence. Thanks to Hugh for marking the singles game, also thanks to our members who came to support this game, It was the first time the club had hosted such a game. The competitors thanked the club for a nice evening.
Other photos are in the gallery
Coaching as normal on Friday and Saturday.
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