Calne Bowls Club

On Monday morning Yvonne played in the 3rd round of the B.W.National Singles Competition   playing against Lucy Smith (Westlecot). Yvonne sadly lost 21-18, It was a long  game in the extreme heat. Well done Yvonne for qualifying to this stage, We are proud of you.

On Monday in the North Wilts Mixed we were meant to be away to Bradford-on-Avon, however due the extreme weather conditions, the league committee have cancelled all games and they will not be rescheduled. No shots or points

On Tuesday there are 6 games in various leagues starting at 2pm

Due to Malmesbury pulling out of the league our ladies do not have a game in the Nor West leaque this week.

The ladies Seidal league will be postponed this week due to the heat, the game for the BLUES and GREENS will be played at a date to be arranged.

In the White Horse league the A team are away to Corsham C, the B team were meant to be at home to Devizes F, however they have agreed to share the points and the game has been cancelled. The C team were also meant to be away to Corsham B, but this game has been rearranged to the 26th July.

In the evening club night has been cancelled.

On Wednesday we welcome Jon Yeo and Jim Collins, judges for the South West in Bloom competition, the Portman Cup category, many thanks to Sue P and her ‘waterers’ for all the hard work that has been done to make the club surrounds look so good.

Later that day our ladies  had six teams playing in the Coronation Triples, the games were played at  Wroughton, Pewsey, & Marlborough, We have had a great success with Sally, Karen and Yvonne’s team winning at Pewsey, Well done ladies! another great achievement for CBC. The ladies had a great day, and played well and the temperature was so much kinder than the heat.

On Thursday evening our ladies played away ay Broughton Gifford in the Nor West League, our ladies won both rinks, the score was 38-29. On the 11th end both teams home and away had 11 shots each, something one does not see very often. It was a pleasant evening to play in a good temperature, All the ladies enjoyed their game.

In the M.W.M.T.L the A team were at home to Warminster A and lost 49-63 (2-8pts), whilst the B team were away to Devizes B and also lost 34-62 (0-10pts), not a good evening.

On Friday David Johns and Barry Wicks were at home playing in the 1st round of the B.W.Men’s National singles against respectively, S Provis and J Haselton  both from Chippenham Town. Both games were very close and some 3xcellent bowls were played, much appreciated by the spectators, unfortunately there was a shower of rain towards the rain, but  that did not deter the players, who continued through to the end. Final scores were David Johns 21 Steve Provis 15. Barry Wicks 21 Jeremy Haselton 16, below is a photo of 3 of the players, unfortunately Jeremy was getting changed and missed the call.

Our 2 now progress to the 3rd round on Monday, more details on next weeks report.

There are coaching sessions on Friday and Saturday, on the Saturday afternoon we have a home friendly against Weston B.C, Bath, start time 2-30pm.

An absolutely fantastic day at Avon Bowls Club,  our Ladies have done Calne proud and are now on their way to Leamington Spa.

Well done to Sally, Mayumi, Sheila and Yvonne.

On Sunday morning our ladies were playing in the 1st round,at home in The County Senior Fours against Swindon North End, Our ladies won 21-14. It was a very hot day.

The week started with a friendly at home to Pewsey Vale and on a blistering hot day and a fast green, it was decided to play just 16 ends, the result was a win to Pewsey Vale 83-82. A full report and photos will follow once my correspondent on the day has recovered.

Monday evening saw Yvonne playing in the 1st round of the Ladies National Singles it was a  tight game against N.Kemble-Young (Supermarine) which resulted in 25 ends and the last end Yvonne won 21-19, Well done Yvonne, We wish you well in the next round, here are 2 photos of Yvonne, she will not thank me for the first one, but it was a long, hot, tiring game.

On Monday in the North Wilts Mixed league we had a home game against Chippenham Town and unfortunately lost 26-48 (2-8pts). In the evening our men’s pair David Johns/Barry Wicks are in the Bowls Wiltshire National pairs competition, this being to qualify for the last 16 round. against a Royal Wootton Bassett pair led by Graham Hatherall, the game stopped at the 17th end with the score 12-21, we wish Graham and Neil all the best in the next round and say well done to David and Barry for getting this far.

On Tuesday morning our ladies were playing at home in the 1st round of The County Senior Fours against Stratton Churchway, Our ladies won 14-10. The 2nd round has to be announced when the two Calne teams will battle it out  between themselves.

On Tuesday afternoon the Seidal (Green team) were playing at home to Corsham and won 16-10, Well done ladies!

On Tuesday evening our ladies played in the National  Top Club against Box, our ladies lost against Box who were a very strong team, the ladies played in good spirit being it the first time Calne had entered this National Competition. The evening ended with a nice supper and we were thanked by the ladies from Box who enjoyed their supper.

In the White Horse league the men did have 2 games, however the A team have cancelled their home game to Spencer Melksham E as several members are attending a funeral of a club member. The C team were at home to Warminster C. and won 16-14. The B team had an open date.

On a sadder note it was Barry Coopers funeral at Potterne church at 12-30pm, he was a good supporter of the club and a pleasure to know and share the green with. He will be sadly missed.

There was no club night this week, due to the above B.E. Top Club competition occupying the greens.

Wednesday evening our ladies played at home in the B.W. Triples league, against Avon, They had a good win scores were 47-23. Well done ladies!

Thursday had 2 games in the M.W.M.T.L. The A team were away to Devizes A and won again 77-37 (10-0pts) and the B team were at home to Corsham losing 42-48 (2-8pts).

On Friday evening Yvonne was victorious in winning her 2nd round in the National Singles, with her score 21-13. Well Done Yvonne!, We wish you all the best in the 3rd round against Lucy Smith (Westlecot) due to played on Monday 18th at Calne 7pm.(depending on weather conditions)

On Friday evening our ladies played at home against Trowbridge Westbourne in the Nor West Leaque, the ladies lost 21-32, It was a close game but in the end Trowbridge Westbourne managed to win over.

On Saturday our ladies played in the semi final  County over 55’s at Avon,  the ladies  won the semi-final against Devizes with a score 16-11. Our ladies are absolutely fantastic for beating Box in the final by  beating them 17-4. What an achievement!!  for them, and an honour to them and for  CBC. Our team Sally, Mayumi, Sheila & Yvonne, Well Done to you all !!

Friday and Saturday will be coaching as normal, please contact Roy Jennings.

On Monday we started with a North Wilts Mixed league game away to Blue Circle and unfortunately lost 40-47 (0-10pts).
In the evening we had 2 teams in the 2nd round of the B.W.National Men’s pairs competition with Barry Wicks/David Johns playing Chippenham Town led by Martin Clarke, they won comfortably 22-14 and go on to the 3rd round on Friday evening, see details below. Unfortunately Steve McColl/Derek Nicholson lost against a pair from Marlborough led by Dave Lewis, this was a very close game and the result was i nquestion up to the very last bowl, game ended 19-20. Well done to both pairs, it was good to see members there to support them.

Also at the same time our ladies were playing Supermarine in the County Fours and won 15-13, it was all down to the last end but congratulations to our team Sally, Martha, Sheila and Yvonne, they now are in the final four, which will be played at Avon on Saturday 16th July at 10.30 am. This a great success to our ladies so do go along and give them the support they deserve. Good Luck ladies !!

Tuesday had 4 teams in action (Ladies Blues game has been postponed) as follows-

Our ladies Green team (Seidal League) were away playing on Tuesday to Chippenham Park, they lost with a score 12 Chippenham Park, 8 Calne Green team.

White Horse mens, Calne A were at home to Spencer Melksham C and won 19-11. Calne B we’re away to Corsham B and won 16-9. Calne C were also away, this time to Devizes E and lost 10-19.

In the evening it is Club night, come along and try bowls.

On Wednesday evening our ladies played at home in the Nor-West  to Corsham, The ladies had a good game with a score 52-21, Well done ladies! The game was played in good spirit,

Our ladies were away to Chippenham Town playing in the BW league on Thursday evening, The ladies lost 27-38, It was a good game and the weather was great for a change,

Thursday brings 3 games, The men had 2 games in the M.W.M.T.L. The A team were at home to Broughton Gifford and won 55-41 (8-2pts). TheB team were away to Trowbridge West Falcons and lost52-62 (1-9pts).

On Friday evening in round 3 of the B.W. National men’s pairs, Calne with Barry Wicks/David Johns took on another Chippenham Town pair and after a slow start ran out 17-13 winners, next round is on Monday evening, details on the next weekly report, the photo only shows the winning pair, the opposition declined to be photographed for posterity!