Calne Bowls Club

On Friday 9th October the last woods will be bowled at Calne for this year.  To say it has been an interesting year would be an understatement, but members have been able to bowl  socially through a booking system, club competitions have been played and the Australian Pairs competition, which has been introduced to the club with great success this year, looks like it will be a regular feature.

In addition we have increased our membership.  The new members have really enjoyed  bowling on a green that has improved a great deal this year.  We were also able to let members of other clubs which have not been able to open this season, enjoy bowling on our green.

It’s been a lot of work organising everything  to ensure  Covid safety, but it has been well worth it.  A big thank you to all the members who have helped in so many ways.

Still more good news to come, so watch this website for information.

Bring on 2021. Calne Bowls Club is fit and well to meet the challenges that the year will bring.

Finally, as the outdoor club closes for the winter, the Short Mat Club at Beversbrook is starting, more of that shortly.

On the evening of the 18th  the 2 Wood final between Ian  and David took place, a return match after a previous final, unfortunately Ian lost again 10-16, but he is snapping at David’s heels so next year look out David.

No photos available I am afraid, they were camera shy!

Next came the Ladies 101-up final on the 19th between Josie and Yvonne, the result was a win for Yvonne 104-76.

At least the ladies were not camera shy!

Firstly on the morning of the 12th it was the Paul Mackie mixed singles, between Last nights runner up in the Gunning cup – Ian and our coach Roy.

It proved to be a tough match with Ian gaining an early lead after 4 ends, but Roy fought back and once he got in the lead he did not relinquish it, eventually winning 17-9, congratulations to Roy sand commiserations, again to Ian.

But Ian still has a chance of winning a final, he is playing David in the final of the 2 Wood singles on Friday 18th Sept

In the afternoon of the 12th, Mark and Martin S took on Barry W and David in the Men’ Pairs competition.

There was a point nearing the end when David Johns had the chance to level the scores, but it was not to happen and Martin S and Mark ran out winners

Sunday 13th and the Ladies took to the green in the evening, Ann B & Mary C took on Sheila & Mayumi in the Ladies Pairs, the game was a close one with Sheila and Mayumi winning 20-15.

No picture available at the moment.

David and Ian squared up tonight to see who would be triumphant, it was an exciting game

When they reached the 26th end the score was 20-18 to Ian, but on the 27th end with Ian holding shot, David took the jack to score 3 and run out 21-20 winner, well done David and Ian there is always next year.

Thanks to our photographer on site (Barry K) here are the happy pair, with commiserations to Steve P and Les, better luck next year.

Very busy afternoon, Delayed Pairs quarter final with Angela C & Carole beating Jan & Rita on the last end, alongside a Paul Mackie Trophy game ended with Roy beating Mary B, and on the other rink some new members had a roll-up, supervised by Mary C.

Amid the rain and rolling clouds, the 2 teams took to the rinks, rink 6 was the one that would prove the battleground, in the end it was not the close game that was expected, with Martin and Mark winning on the 11th end 17-1. Congratulation to them for such a convincing win.

However it should be pointed out that Barry W was playing left handed due to a recent injury to his shoulder, whilst he was able to bowl and take part, he was nowhere near the normal high standard of bowling he demands of himself.

In the meantime here are some before, during and after pictures, thanks to Martin S and Jan.

It is 4-40pm, the rain is very heavy, thunder is rolling around the hills and all those who were going to bowl, have wisely stayed at home.

So let’s remember yesterday, we had several visitors to the club, it is rare especially when everything has to be booked to have the public playing, but below is a photo of 4 very happy Bowlers, who, after being away from the game for over 4 months came up and had a couple of hours bowling, this year we have had several visitors to our club, which is very satisfying.

Also on the rinks was a young lady called Arden, only 10 years old, after a few ends she was able to reach the ditch and produced some good shots that any bowler would have been proud of, see below.

So if you feel like a roll – up just send an email via our contact us page and for only £5 you can have 2 hours of bowling (£10, if we provide the bowls)

Everything is sanitised and hand gel is available, all you need is flat shoes

It stayed dry although after all the rain, the greens were a little heavy, In front of a few members both rinks had a good contest, winners on the night being

Mark and Martin S

Barry W and David.

Commiserations to Sheila, Martin G and Yvonne , Steve M

The date of the final to be fixed.

Last week it was very hot, a week later they forecast rain, but we were lucky, the weather was very good and we attracted quite a few visitors, resulting in a further 6 members, making a total of 19 this year. Jan, Roy and Pip, along with their helpers did a great job.

Thanks to all those who helped, it was a good day all round.

Below are some photos of the day