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The News from Leamington Spa
Wednesday 16th August. Bowls England Mixed Pairs. Pete Ward and Sharon Varndell (Hampshire) won their first match, 19-14, but sadly lost in the Round of 16, 15-11, against Alan Morton and Erika White (Kent).
 
Friday 18th August. Bowls England Senior Pairs. Sadly, Peter Ward and Chris Daniels (Boscombe Cliff), (Hampshire) lost their first match against Dave Smith and Ged Costello (Dorset), 20-16.
 
Friday 18th August. Bowls England Women's Senior Pairs. Sharon Varndell (substituting for Carol Broomfield) and Vivienne Mansell (Hampshire) won their first match, 16-14, against Rose Houghton and Velda Cooper (Northamptonshire) but lost their Round of 16 match, 20-11, against Margaret Smith, Teresa Orriss (Surrey).
 
Congratulations and Well Done to Peter and Sharon for getting to and competing at Leamington Spa.
 
Club Finals Day Schedule Sunday 27th August
10.00am - Rink 2 - 2 Wood Singles - Lee Croad vs Dan Cookman
10.00am - Rink 3 - Ladies' Singles - Helen Blackiston vs Chris Pentelow
10.00am - Rink 4 - Handicap Pairs - Richard Thomas & Peter Smith vs Roger Clark & Debbie Senior
10.00am - Rink 5 - 45 Up Singles - Allan Mason vs Chris Dalrymple
2.00pm - Rink 2 - Handicap Singles - Helen Blackiston vs Roger Clark
2.00pm - Rink 3 - 2 Wood Pairs - Lee Carter & Neil Richmond vs Allan Mason & Peter Smith
2.00pm - Rink 4 - Men's Singles - Mel Barrett vs ?
 
TBA - Veteran Singles - Helen Blackiston vs Peter Smith
TBA - Junior Singles - Neil Richmond vs Debbie Senior
 
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Monday 14th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Fordingbridge. A great win in this catch up match, postponed from Sunday 6th August, lifts the 1st Team 3 places into 4th, position in the league. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 63 - 51. Points 8 - 2.

Tuesday 15th August. NFWBA Ladies Team Away Versus Lyndhurst 2. A great win positions the Ladies in 6th place. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 27 - 38. Points 0 - 6.

Tuesday 15th August  NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Braeside. A great victory for the 1st Team to reach the semi finals of the President's Trophy. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 59 - 52.

Thursday 17th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away Versus Highcliffe. Ringwood Ladies stay in 4th place following this loss to the leaders, Highcliffe. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 37 - 29. Points 4 - 2.

Thursday 17th August. NFBA Men's A Team Home & Away Versus New Milton A. The A Team drop out of theRingwood Shield following a disappointing performance. Rinks 0 - 4. Shots 45 - 69.

Saturday 19th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away Versus Highcliffe C. The B Team drop down into the relegation zone, following another loss. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 43 - 30. Points 6 - 0.

Saturday 19th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home Versus Broadstone Wessex. A great maximum points performance raises the 1st Team up into 3rd place.. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 79 - 38. Points 10 - 0.

Saturday 19th August. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away Versus Argyll A. A disappointing result keeps the A Team rooted to the bottom of the table. Rinks 2.5 - 0.5. Shots 73 - 43. Points 9 - 1.

 

Coming Up Next Week

Monday 21st August. Bowls England Senior Fours Round 1 at Leamington Spa. 2.00pm. Featuring Mark Brocklebank, Steve Van Wyk, Derrick Fulker, Peter Ward (Ringwood BC, Hampshire) vs Andy Taylor, Steve Sherlock, Roger Crouch, Graham Symonds (Bath BC, Somerset). Click HERE for Fixtures and access to the Daily Schedule and Live Scoring.

Monday 21st August. Autumn Triples. 5.00pm start.

Tuesday 22nd August. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Fordingbridge. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 22nd August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away Versus New Milton. 6.00pm start. (President's Trophy)

Thursday 24th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Bournemouth Electric. 2.00pm start.

Friday 25th August. Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm start.

Saturday 26th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Richmond Park A. 10.00am start.

Saturday 26th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Braeside. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 26th August. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Braeside A. 2.00pm start.

Sunday 27th August. Club Finals Day. 10.00am start.

If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.


 

 
Keep your eyes peeled on your local News Outlets for the report on Dan Cookman's England Call-Up. The short news article will be, hopefully, appearing in the following publications. Ringwood and Fordingbridge News, Bournemouth Echo, New Milton Advertiser, Salisbury Journal and Southern Daily Echo.
 
I am away next weekend and so the next News Bulletin won't be published until sometime on Monday 21st August. I have included the 21st August in the list of upcoming events.
 
Ringwood Bowling Club Members, Sharon Varndell, Pete Ward, Mark Brocklebank, Steve Van Wyk and Derrick Fulker will be travelling up to Leamington Spa, during the week, to play in Bowls England Competition Finals. Scroll down to the Coming Up Next Week section for more details. Wishing Good Luck to them all in their respective matches.
 
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 8th August  NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Brockenhurst. A convincing victory for the 1st Team in the 1st Round of the President's Trophy. Rinks 4 - 1. Shots 79 - 39.

Thursday 10th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus New Milton. A close fought match but the Ringwood Ladies come in second best and drop, one place, to 4th in the table. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 33 - 36. Points 2 - 4.

Thursday 10th August. NFBA Men's A Team Home & Away versus Milford on Sea B. Another convincing victory, this time for the A Team, winning both Away Rinks, in the 1st Round of the Ringwood Shield. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 68 - 36.

Friday 11th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Bournemouth. Ringwood travelled back to Bournemouth to play this postponed match, with a strong team, and took the spoils. This great win lifts them 3 places into fifth. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 50 - 62. Points 2 - 8.

Saturday 12th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Pelhams Sea Horses. Another close match but the B Team stay above the relegation zone, despite this loss. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 30 - 33. Points 2 - 4.

Saturday 12th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus New Milton. The 1st Team just miss out in this nail biter and drop down the table. However with one game in hand they hope to climb back up, following the catch up match, tomorrow, against Fordingbridge. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 60 - 59. Points 6 - 4.

Saturday 12th August. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Fordingbridge A. Another nail biter but this time the Ringwood team come out tops. Hopefully, with one game in hand and repeat performances, they will climb out of the relegation zone. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 50 - 51. Points 2 - 8.

 

Coming Up Next Week

Monday 14th August. NFBA George Sumner Cup Semi Final. Roly Ford (Fordingbridge) vs E. Donaldson (Waterside). 11.00am start.

Monday 14th August. Autumn Triples. 5.00pm start.

Monday 14th August.  B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Fordingbridge. 5.30pm start (postponed from Sunday 6th August)

Tuesday 15th August. NFWBA Ladies Team Away Versus Lyndhurst 2. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 15th August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away Versus Braeside. 6.00pm start. (President's Trophy)

Wednesday 16th August. Bowls England Mixed Pairs Round of 16 at Leamington Spa. 1.30pm. Featuring Pete Ward and Sharon Varndell (Hampshire) vs Alan Morton and Erika White (Kent). Click HERE for Fixtures and access to the Daily Schedule and Live Scoring.
 
Thursday 17th August. Bowls England Mixed Pairs QF's, SF's & Final at Leamington Spa. 9.30am. Hopefully, featuring Pete Ward and Sharon Varndell (Hampshire). Click HERE for Fixtures and access to the Daily Schedule and Live Scoring.
 
Thursday 17th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away Versus Highcliffe. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 17th August. NFBA Men's A Team Home & Away Versus New Milton A. 6.00pm start. (Ringwood Shield)

Friday 18th August. Bowls England Senior Pairs Rounds of 32, 16 & QF's at Leamington Spa. 10.00am. Featuring Peter Ward and Chris Daniels (Hampshire) vs Dave Smith and Ged Costello (Dorset). Click HERE for Fixtures and access to the Daily Schedule and Live Scoring.

Friday 18th August. NFBA Pairs Plate Semi Final. R. Paton (Fordingbridge) vs E. Donaldson (Waterside). 11.00am start.

Friday 18th August. Bowls England Women's Senior Pairs Rounds 1 & 2 at Leamington Spa. 1.00pm. Featuring Sharon Varndell (substituting for Carol Broomfield) and Vivienne Mansell (Hampshire) vs Rose Houghton and Velda Cooper (Northamptonshire). Click HERE for Fixtures and access to the Daily Schedule and Live Scoring.

Friday 18th August. Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm start.

Saturday 19th August. Bowls England Women's Senior Pairs QF's, SF's & Final at Leamington Spa. 9.30am. Hopefully, featuring Sharon Varndell (substituting for Carol Broomfield) and Vivienne Mansell (Hampshire). Click HERE for Fixtures and access to the Daily Schedule and Live Scoring.

Saturday 19th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away Versus Highcliffe C. 10.00am start.

Saturday 19th August. Bowls England Senior Pairs SF's & Final at Leamington Spa. 12.30am. Hopefully, featuring Peter Ward and Chris Daniels (Hampshire). Click HERE for Fixtures and access to the Daily Schedule and Live Scoring.

Saturday 19th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home Versus Broadstone Wessex. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 19th August. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away Versus Argyll A. 2.00pm start.

Monday 21st August. Delayed Green Opening. 1.00pm.

Monday 21st August. Bowls England Senior Fours Round 1 at Leamington Spa. 2.00pm. Featuring Mark Brocklebank, Steve Van Wyk, Derrick Fulker, Peter Ward (Ringwood BC, Hampshire) vs Andy Taylor, Steve Sherlock, Roger Crouch, Graham Symonds (Bath BC, Somerset). Click HERE for Fixtures and access to the Daily Schedule and Live Scoring.

Monday 21st August. Autumn Triples. 5.00pm start.

Monday 21st August. NFBA Aussie Pairs Plate Semi Final. T. Winter (New Milton) vs G. Stanford (Fordingbridge). 6.00pm start.

If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.


 

 
Well Done Ringwood. On Wednesday a Ringwood team defeated Boscombe Cliff in the 3rd Round of the Bowls Hampshire Mixed Top Club Competition. They next face Highcliffe in the West Area Final to be played at Bournemouth Bowling club on Wednesday 30th August at 6.00pm. All support welcome. A Big Thank You to the ladies for their efforts in providing hospitality to Boscombe Cliff after the match. Everyone was well looked after.

Ringwood also hosted the Bowls Hampshire Benvolent Triples on Friday and again a huge thank you to everyone who helped.

Congratulations and well done to Fred Alderman who has won this season's Harry Wright Trophy with an overall score of +50. Runner Up was Roger Clark who finished on a score of +38. Well done also to him, to those who took part during the series and to Doug Jones who tirelessly organised and ran the competition.

 
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 1st August. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home Versus Highcliffe. The Ladies rise up one place in the table following this exciting drawn game. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 28 - 28. Points 3 - 3.

Thursday 3rd August. NFBA Men's B Team. Away versus Highcliffe C. The B Team finish their league season in 4th place after this postponed match from the 22nd June. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 36 - 23. Points 3 - 1.

Sunday 6th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus West Moors Woodpeckers. A close game but the B Team just miss out resulting in the Woodpeckers going above Ringwood in the table. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 36 - 34. Points 4 - 2.

 

Coming Up Next Week

Monday 7th August. Autumn Triples. 5.00pm start.

Tuesday 8th August. NFBA Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Brockenhurst. 6.00pm start. (President's Trophy)

Wednesday 9th August. NFBA Singles Plate Semi Final. Chris Campion (West Moors) vs Mark Curtis (Fordingbridge). 4.00pm start.

Thursday 10th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus New Milton. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 10th August. NFBA Men's A Team Home & Away versus Milford on Sea B. 6.00pm start. (Ringwood Shield)

Friday 11th August. NFBA Singles Plate Semi Final. Roly Ford (Fordingbridge) vs John Riddington (West Moors). 11.00am start.

Friday 11th August. NFWBA Mixed Pairs Semi Final. Judy Spooner (Milford on Sea) vs ?. 1.30pm start.

Friday 11th August. NFBA Triples Semi Final. Tim Winter (New Milton) vs Neil Calderwood (Lyndhurst). 4.00pm start

Friday 11th August. Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm start.

Friday 11th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Bournemouth. 5.30pm start. (Postponed match from 22nd July)

Saturday 12th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Pelhams Sea horses. 10.00am start.

Saturday 12th August. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus New Milton. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 12th August. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Fordingbridge A. 2.00pm start.

 If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.


 

 
The B&DWBA Competition Finals that were due to be played on Monday 24th July were postponed due to bad weather, sitting water on the Argyl Green and forecasted storms. New date TBA.
 
The Bournemouth Open Week starts today which means that there are no B&D league matches this coming week. Good luck to all Ringwood Bowlers taking part in the Open.
 
On Wednesday Ringwood are at Home versus Boscombe Cliff in the 3rd Round of the Bowls Hampshire Mixed Top Club competition. 6.00pm start. All support welcome.
 
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 25th July. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Downton. One rink was very close but a poor result on the other resulted in a drop down the table to one place off the bottom. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 41 - 21. Points 6 - 0.

Tuesday 25th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Fordingbridge. Despite sharing rink wins, the last match of the season ended with a loss. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 60 - 70. Points 2 - 6. The 1st Team finish in 4th place but would have been 3rd if one match result had been reported on time.

Thursday 27th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Ferndown. A convincing win, away from home, cements the ladies in 3rd place, 1 point behind New Milton. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 16 - 45. Points 0 - 6.

Thursday 27th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Braeside A. With no prospect of being relegated, the A Team couldn't quite match the opposition on their carpet in this last match of the season. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 81 - 59. Points 7 - 1.

Thursday 27th July. NFBA Men's B Team. No match. Bye.

Saturday 29th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Branksome Park Eagles. Another heavy loss for the B Team but they hang on to 4th place by just one rink win. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 15 - 53. Points 0 - 6.

Saturday 29th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park. A great turnaround in the match gave the 1st team a well deserved win but they stay in 7th position. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 62 - 56. Points 8 - 2.

Saturday 29th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Branksome Park Blades. The loss of one shot, on the last end of the match, resulted in no points for the A Team and a drop to the bottom of the table. Rinks 0 - 3. Shots 38 - 75. Points 0 - 10.

Coming Up Next Week

Sunday 30th July. Bournemouth Open Week starts.

Monday 31st July. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.

Tuesday 1st August. NFWBA Ladies Team at Home Versus Highcliffe. 2.00pm start.

Wednesday 2nd August. Bowls Hampshire Mixed Top Club 3rd Round. Ringwood versus Boscombe Cliff. 6.00pm start.

Thursday 3rd August. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus Highcliffe C. Postponed match from the 22nd June. 6.00pm start.

Friday 4th August. Bowls Hampshire West Area Ladies' Benevolent Triples matches at Ringwood. 3 Rounds starting at 10.00am. 

Friday 4th August. Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm start.

Sunday 6th August. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus West Moors Woodpeckers. 10.00am start.

 If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.


 

 
In the recent B&DBA Championships, Helen Blackiston competed in the Singles, as the Club Champion, and a fours team comprising, Chris Dalrymple, Chris Pentelow, Patricia Reeves and Debbie Senior, also took part. The fours team won through to the Semi-Finals and Helen qualified for the Final. These matches will be played at Argyll BC on Monday 24th July. See details below for more information.
 
Congratulations to Dan Cookman who has been selected to represent England in the British Isles Under 25 International Series of matches being held at Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club, in Wales, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September. Scroll down to the previous News Item for more information.
 
Peter Ward's good form continues. On Friday in the Senior Singles Area Final at Banister Park, he defeated Paul Sidwell (Follands, Hamble) 21-18. The next stage is the Last 32 at Leamington vs Stuart Evans (Devon).
Also, yesterday morning 22nd July, he and Sharon Varndell played the Last 32 of the Bowls England at Banister Park, defeating Tina Chambers & Gary Starks (Milton Park, Portsmouth) 19-14. Their next stage is the Last 16 at Leamington Spa versus winners of the Kent Area Final.
His qualifications for Leamington Spa are now secure in the 2 Wood Singles, Mixed Pairs, Senior Singles, Senior Pairs and Senior Fours.
Well done Peter.

Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 18th July. NFWBA Ladies Team No match. Break in League programme.

Tuesday 18th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Brockenhurst. Not a good result against a Brockenhurst team who are second to bottom. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 75 - 65. Points 7 - 1.

Thursday 20th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Wimborne. A great win and the Ladies rise one place into 3rd in the League. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 52 - 27. Points 6 - 0.

Thursday 20th July. NFBA Men's A Team. at Home versus Downton. With one match to go, the A Team avoid the relegation zone in this close, exciting, match where all aspects were shared.  Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 73 - 73. Points 4 - 4.

Thursday 20th July. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus New Milton D. The B Team rise, one place, to third following this great win in a close game. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 30 - 34. Points 1 - 3.

Friday 21st July. FBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Fordingbridge A. This rearranged match from Week 11 resulted in a great 7 point win for the 1st Team. Rinks 3 - 1. Shots 79 - 56. Points 7 - 1.

Saturday 22nd July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Argyll C. The B Team return from Argyll deeply wounded by this encounter but stay in 4th place. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 72 - 9. Points 6 - 0.

Saturday 22nd July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Bournemouth. The 1st Team travelled to Bournemouth only to be told that the green could not be used, in the rain, due to the imminent Bournemouth Open. They then returned to Ringwood.

Saturday 22nd July. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Knyveton Gardens A. The A Team found it difficult in this rain drenched match. Despite losing, they stay above Knyveton Gardens but back in the relegation zone. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 44 - 68. Points 2 - 8.

 Coming Up Next Week

Monday 24th July. B&DWBA Competition Finals being held at Argyll BC. 10.00am, Fours Semi-Final featuring Chris Dalrymple, Chris Pentelow, Patricia Reeves and Debbie Senior. 2.00pm Singles Final featuring Helen Blackiston.

Monday 24th July. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.

Tuesday 25th July. NFWBA Ladies Team. Away versus Downton. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 25th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Fordingbridge. 6.15pm start.

Thursday 27th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team.Away versus Ferndown. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 27th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Braeside A. 6.15pm start.

Thursday 27th July. NFBA Men's B Team No match. Bye.

Friday 28th July. Practice for Aussie Pairs. 10.00am start.

Saturday 29th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Branksome Park Eagles. 10.00am start.

Saturday 29th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Branksome Park . 2.00pm start.

Saturday 29th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Branksome Park Blades. 2.00pm start.

If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.


 

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Congratulations and Well Done to Dan Cookman who, having recently taken part in Bowls England Trials, has been selected to represent England in the British Isles Under 25 International Series of matches being held at Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club, in Wales, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September.

 

 

To learn more of Dan's Achievement click HERE

 
The Graham Cup Mixed Pairs Tournament was held, yesterday, for the first time since COVID. The Round Robin games were played in the morning and after a wonderful lunch the semifinal and final matches followed in the afternoon. The final was an exciting, very close match featuring Sharon Varndell & Mel Barrett versus Audrey Merrington & Dennis Newham. After the scheduled 10 ends were played, the score was 7- 7. The extra end was just as close and ended in a 1 shot win for Sharon & Mel, 8 - 7. A great day was had by all who attended and big thank you to Doug Jones who organised and ran the event.
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It's been another great week for Peter Ward who achieved the following last week.

On Monday, he won his Bowls Hampshire 2 Wood Singles Q/F & S/F matches at Banister Park. QF 14-9 vs Adam Clark (Sports Centre). SF 16-9 vs Bryan Cherry (Milton Park). The County Final is on 2/3 September against Alan Geary (Boscombe Cliff)

On Thursday, together with Chris Daniels (Boscombe Cliff), won the Bowls England - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area, Senior Pairs Final 20-9 vs Dave King/John Attrill (Sandown). They are now through to the National Finals at Leamington Spa.
 
On Friday, together with Sharon Varndell won the Bowls England - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area, Mixed Pairs Final, 14-12 against Ray Costin (Mayfield Park). They are now in the Last 32, to play in the inter-area finals.
 

Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 11th July. NFWBA Ladies Team No match. BYE.

Tuesday 11th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus New Milton. An exciting very close match sees Ringwood win out, despite only winning one Rink. Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 68 - 65. Points 5 - 3.

Thursday 13th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team No match. Break in League programme.

Thursday 13th July. NFBA Men's A Team. Away versus New Milton A. The A Team win two rinks but come in second by 15 shots, dropping them down to 5th place.  Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 76 - 61. Points 6 - 2.

Thursday 13th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Totton & Eling. The B Team stay in 4th place, following this 8 shot loss. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 26 - 34. Points 1 - 3.

Saturday 15th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Ferndown C. The B Teastay in 4th place after this fine win. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 28 - 21. Points 4 - 2.

Saturday 15th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Knyveton Gardens. This nail biting finish results in a great 1 shot win for Ringwood. They jump up another place, swapping places with Knyveton Gardens. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 61 - 60. Points 8 - 2.

Saturday 15th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Branksome Park Cobras. Another great win for the A Team lifts them up two places, out of the relegation zone. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 54 - 73. Points 2 - 8.

 Coming Up Next Week

Monday 17th July. Delayed Green Opening. 1.00pm

Monday 17th July. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.

Monday 17th July. Bowls Hampshire Women's 4 Wood Singles Area Finals at Ringwood. 6.00pm start.

Tuesday 18th July. NFWBA Ladies Team. No match. Break in League programme.

Tuesday 18th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Brockenhurst. 6.15pm start.

Thursday 20th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team. at Home versus Wimborne. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 20th July. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus Downton. 6.15pm start.

Thursday 20th July. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus New Milton D. 6.15pm start.

Friday 21st July. Practice for Aussie Pairs. 10.00am start.

Friday 21st July. Bowls England Men's Senior Singles (Over 55) - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area Final. Peter Ward vs Paul Sidwell (Follands) at Banister Park. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 22nd July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus Argyll C. 10.00am start.

Saturday 22nd July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Bournemouth. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 22nd July. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Knyveton Gardens A. 2.00pm start.

If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.


 

Congratulations to Peter Ward who has been bowling very well to achieve the following last week.

Together with Sharon Varndell won the Bowls England - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area, Mixed Pairs Semi Final, 14-12 against Paul Allo (Cowes Medina, Isle of Wight). They next play Ray Costin (Mayfield Park) at Ringwood on Friday 14th July at 3.00pm.

Won the Bowls Hampshire, 2 Wood Singles West Area Final against Lee Croad. 17-13. Peter plays in the County Q/F & S/F matches at Banister Park on Monday 10th July.

Together with Chris Daniels (Boscombe Cliff) won the Bowls England - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area, Senior Pairs Semi Final against Alan Forrest (Fleming Park) 22-16. They next play John Attrill (Sandown, Isle of Wight) at Banister Park on Thursday 13th July in the afternoon.

Won the Bowls England - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area, Men's Senior Singles (Over 55) - Semi Final against Stuart Anderson (Ryde Marina, Isle of Wight), 21-10. Peter next plays Paul Sidwell (Folland) in the Area Final on a neutral green, TBA.

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Sadly, the Ladies' Team of Mavis Hammond, Helen Blackiston, Chris Pentelow and Debbie Senior lost their Bowls Hampshire Area Fours Final, against N. Mapes (Lymington) on Wednesday 5th July, played at Fordingbridge.

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As reported last week, the 2023 Bowls Hampshire Senior Fours Champions receive their trophy from the Bowls Hampshire President.

From Left to Right - Derrick Fulker, Steve Van Wyk, Allan Leppard, Peter Ward, Mark Brocklebank.

 

 

 

 

 

Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 4th July. NFWBA Ladies Team Away versus Lyndhurst 1. A very close match but the ladies come second best by 2 shots, placing them in 4th place in the League. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 37 - 35. Points 4 - 2.

Tuesday 4th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Fordingbridge A. Match postponed due to heavy rain.

Thursday 6th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Pelhams. Despite losing to Pelhams, Ringwood Ladies stay above them in the league but drop down to 4th place . Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 35 - 28. Points 4 - 2.

Thursday 6th July. NFBA Men's A Team. No match. BYE.

Thursday 6th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Fordingbridge C. Despite a great 19 shot win the B Team stay in 4th place, just 3 points off 2nd place. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 45 - 26. Points 4 - 0.

Saturday 8th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team Away versus West Moors Bees. Another close game but the B Team stay in 4th place despite losing by 5 shots. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 31 - 26. Points 4 - 2.

Saturday 8th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Boscombe Cliff. Despite losing the match, the 1st Team jump up to 7th place courtesy of winning on two rinks. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 65 - 57. Points 6 - 4.

Saturday 8th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team Home versus Southbourne A. The A Team stop the rot with a very good 10 shot win. Despite this, they stay bottom of the table on Rink wins deficit. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 60 - 50. Points 8 - 2.

 Coming Up Next Week

Monday 10th July. Bowls Hampshire 2 Wood Singles Q/F & S/F matches at Banister Park, Monday 10th July. Featuring Peter Ward.

Monday 10th July. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.

Tuesday 11th July. NFWBA Ladies Team. No match. BYE.

Tuesday 11th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus New Milton. 6.15pm start.

Wednesday 12th July. Ringwood School Students Tuition. 3.15pm.

Wednesday 12th July. Bowls Hampshire - West Area 1, 4 Wood Singles Final. D. Yates versus L. Kitcher being played at Ringwood. 6.00pm start.

Wednesday 12th July. Bowls England Champion of Champions - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Final. Lee Croad versus Tim Orr (Boscombe Cliff) at Boscombe Cliff. 6.00pm Start.

Thursday 13th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team. No match. Break in League programme.

Thursday 13th July. NFBA Men's A Team. Away versus New Milton A.  6.15pm start.

Thursday 13th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Totton & Eling. 6.15pm start.

Thursday 13th July. Bowls England Senior Pairs - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area Final. Pete Ward & Chris Daniels (Boscombe Cliff) versus John Attrill (Sandown, Isle of Wight) at Banister Park. pm start.

Friday 14th July. Practice for Aussie Pairs. 10.00am start.

Friday 14th July. Bowls England Mixed Pairs - Hampshire (Mid/West) / Isle of Wight Area Final. Pete Ward & Sharon Varndell versus Ray Costin (Mayfield Park) being played at Ringwood. 3.00pm start.

Saturday 15th July. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Ferndown C. 10.00am start.

Saturday 15th July. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team at Home versus Knyveton Gardens. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 15th July. B&DBA Mixed A Team Away versus Branksome Park Cobras. 2.00pm start.

Sunday 16th July. Graham Cup, Mixed Pairs Club Competition. 10.00am start.

If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.