Club History

THE EARLY YEARS STARTED IN 1920

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Making an old Tennis Club hut into a clubhouse 1952

Verwood Bowling Club was formed in 1920 at the current site in Moorlands Road (formerly Highfield Road) with 3 rinks and ground sharing with Verwood Tennis Club. The number of rinks and the Club facilities restricted affiliation to the major local bowling associations as the Club ground did not comply with their standard. This meant that league play was very sparse and even home friendly games were hard to organise. However, the club continued to flourish and progress membership support even throughout the war years.

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Portakabin® clubhouse arrives 1986

In 1986 Verwood Tennis Club vacated the ground and the Bowling Club was able to extend the green to 6 rinks. Members undertook all the ground work and site preparation and Portakabins® were installed to provide the clubhouse and changing rooms.

The cost of this work is recorded as being £12,000, with the money being raised by members helped by grants from The Sports Council, Dorset Playing Fields Association, Verwood District Council and Verwood Parish Council. The Club also received a generous donation from the Verwood Carnival Committee.

In 1987 further improvements to the ground including a new toilet block enabled the club to succeed in bringing major local league bowling to Verwood. The Club went on to become affiliated to the Dorset County Bowling Association (now Bowls Dorset), the Bournemouth and District Women's Bowling Association and the New Forest Bowling Association. This considerably raised the profile of the Club bringing teams into Verwood from Hampshire and Dorset to play in league and cup competitions. In time this also attracted a number of visiting touring teams from outside of the county wanting to play friendly matches enhancing the Club's profile even more.

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New clubhouse almost finished 1996

In 1996 funding, again raised by members, and helped by grants from Dorset Playing Fields Association, Verwood Town Council, East Dorset District Council and The Foundation for Sport and the Arts, enabled the Club to construct a purpose built clubhouse incorporating changing rooms, toilets and a kitchen.

This is recorded as costing £60,000 which demonstrates the progress the Club made in a short period of time.

The clubhouse again helped to raise the profile of the club with space and facilities to provide visiting teams with after match refreshments and a comfortable shelter from the weather when required. It also helped to promote more social activities outside of competitive bowling helping to bond the membership and helping cement the culture of the club.

The Club members continued to undertake all the maintenance work and in 1999 a permanent green keeper was appointed and Verwood now boasts one of the best greens in Dorset.

12 YEARS LATER AND UPTO OUR CENTENARY YEAR!!

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NFWBA Winners 2011, 2012 then again in 2013!!

 

The Club has a total of 10 teams competing in various leagues in Dorset and Hampshire, 6 men's teams and 4 women's teams. The Club currently has 84 playing members plus 43 social members and 4 honorary life members. We are currently looking for additional playing members, particularly those with experience, in order to enhance our team selection opportunities. Please go to the Contact Us page if you would like to make an enquiry about membership or if you would like more information about our Club.

The Club has had many team successes over the years including our women's team who won promotion to Division A of the New Forest Women's Bowling Association league (2013) finishing as winners of Division B.

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NFBA Winners 2014, shields presented by NFBA President

This complimented their success in the previous seasons (2012 & 2011) when they finished winners of Division C (2012) as well as finishing winners of Division D in the previous season to that (2011). This is the first three consecutive season division winners recorded by the club.

Last season (2014), it was the turn of our Mens' teams to have some success with both or our New Forest Bowling Association teams finishing as Champions of Division 3 and Division 5 respectively.

2017 B&DWBA Ladies Promoted. Remain 2nd after defeat at Blandford

2017 The B&D Ladies team have secured 2nd place in their division and will be promoted to Div D next season. They remain in 2nd place after a 2 rink defeat to Blandford who finish as Champions of Division E. Both Verwood and Blandford had it all to play for on the last game of the season but Blandford came out as worthy winners of the game and the League title after beating Verwood by 2 rinks to nil and 46 shots to 29. Jane Roberts said "I was so glad it was all over. It was an on / off very wet afternoon and we didn't perform well".

Well done Verwood!! you gave it your best shot, enjoy your promotion.

2017 Verwood are B&D Saturday Triples League Champions of Section 1

In the B&D Saturday Triples league, our mixed triples team have been on or near the top of the league all season with an early contest competing against New Milton 'C', and recently Argyll 'C' who had a fine run of results toward the end of the season. It all depended on the last game of the season with Verwood only 3 points behind Argyll 'C' and both teams playing away. Argyll 'C' played against Richardmond Park 'A' and lost 39 - 35 shots therefore picking up only 2 points. with Verwood having an emphatic 20 - 50 shots win over their opponents New Milton 'B', Verwood have won the championship by 1 point.
Well done Verwood !! winners of the 2017 B&D Section 1 Saturday Triples League.

NB: "Only two teams scored more than 70 points in either Division (Verwood and Argyll 'C'). Despite the closeness of the points total, Verwood's Shot Difference was 182 compared to Argyll's 99. The Saturday League is the only area of expansion within the B&DBA having gone from 28 teams last year to 35 this year." - Mike Gerrard

2017 Verwood Finish 3rd in Div 2

Our B&D Division 2 Mens team have held on to 3rd place, although Ferndown beat Branksome Park the latter pick up 3 points keeping them in second place with Ferndown crowned as Division 2 Champions.

It was a very creditable finish to the season all considered and with our new members getting some good league experience everything looks good for next year.

LADIES' CAPTAIN REPORT FOR 2018

After the long, hot summer with many games being reduced by 3 ends, we played our final league game on 11th September. With mixed results throughout the season we struggled to be consistent in the New Forest league and will move down from the A to B division. Time to regroup and hopefully bring in our new ladies for more games. In the Bowls Dorset Edna Paisley league we finished 3rd in our division and overall 5th in the East Section. In the Bournemouth & District Division E we finished in top position and will be promoted. Several of our newer ladies played in the teams and did well gaining valuable experience.

My Captain’s Day back on a very hot day in June was quite challenging but enjoyed by the ladies and a good number of spectators. The cream tea went down well!

We entered 2 teams in the NF Triples with both progressing to the 2nd day. Eileen, Angela and Jane we’re delighted to finish in 3rd place.

Although we had several friendlies arranged , some were cancelled by the opposition, or by us due to lack of players. Nine ladies went to Swanage BC on 12th September to play a friendly match followed by a fish & chip lunch!

I would like to say thank you to all the ladies who have supported myself and my Vice Captain, Anne Jennings this season and congratulate those who had successes on Finals Day. My thanks also go to our Green Ranger, Mike and his helpers who have managed to produce such a good green for us this season.

I wish those who play indoors a good season and look forward to more successes next year.

Jane Roberts
Ladies Captain

MEN'S CAPTAIN REPORT FOR 2018

The year started with the decision to reduce the number of league fixtures due a reduction of men players available, down to 17 from 34. This left one Bowls Dorset team, and one New Forest league team, requiring 12 players per game, plus the Percy Baker and Bournemouth and District Combination leagues, each requiring 6 players per game. There were still several occasions when we were only just able to field a full team. This was particularly the case when Percy Baker fixtures fell on a Thursday, the same day as the New Forest fixtures. Most of our members felt unable to play two games the same day.

The season stated 28th April with the new combination of players failing to find consistency in obtaining results. Match fitness improved through May and although the wins were sparse the points difference per game reduced. Into July the team structure seems to gel and some success in the Bowls Dorset and New Forest Leagues was seen. Two comprehensive wins in the final 2 Bowls Dorset games meant we were able to avoid relegation. We were not so fortunate in the New Forest league, being relegated, and finishing second from bottom. The Percy Baker, and the Bournemouth and District league players met with little success both finishing bottom.

The consensus of opinion is that the player who has showed the most improvement in his bowling skills this year is Dan Ferguson. To close I would like to thank my vice-captain Phil Prince and Geoff Symonds for all their hard work in setting up and maintaining the new web base system for availability, and would applaud the dedication and commitment of our men in their support of our efforts.

Mike Daymond
Club Capatin

FINALS WEEKEND 2018

Finals Weekend Report
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September

Finals Weekend was blessed with fine weather, Saturday a little windy, Sunday vey warm.

John Maskell won his duel with Jim Scutt and became our "Mens Singles Champion" for the second season running and Anne Jennings won her match against Liz Lock to become this seasons "Ladies Singles Champion", very well done to both of you.

All competition finals were completed over the two days and the full list of results can be found on our Competitions page.

In place of our normal BBQ, this year the Ladies did bacon rolls, sausage rolls and bacon & cheese pannis for lunch, and in the afternoon out came the assorted cakes, very nice indeed and went down a treat!. The change in catering arrangements for this year was very much appreciate by everyone and gave the Club an option to mix up the format of Finals Day with something different.

Unfortunately, this year has not been a great year for me [health wise], my legs in particualr have been very painful. I therefore feel that the time has come for me to hand over the position of Competition Secretary to a younger person with new ideas and a fresh outlook for the future. After much pondering, I have decided not to stand for re-election for the new season.

I would like to give a mighty thank you to all of you that have helped me in my capacity as Competition Secretary for many seasons, many of you at short notice too, and also to all of you that have competed in the matches, watched the matches and supported the competitors which has made it possible for so many to enjoy the event and the social gathering that Finals Day has brought for many years. Long may it continue in the forthcoming seasons ahead.

Photos of Finals Day competitors are available for viewing on our Photo Gallery Page

All the best for the future
Robert Wood
Competitions Secretary

100 YEARS, OUR CENTENARY YEAR 2020 AND COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic in the UK, part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus reached the UK in late January 2020. As of 21 February 2021, there have been 4,115,509 confirmed cases and 120,580 deaths, the world's fourth-highest death rate per hundred thousand population and the highest number overall in Europe.

2020 was suppose to be a year of celebration for our Club but with 3 National Lockdowns and strict regulations from the Government, it was impossible to plan for celebrations let alone to play our wonderful game of bowls.

We did manage to get some bowling in, only internal competitions and COVID rules had to be adhered to, although the green was opem our clubhouse and facilities had to remain closed.

We hope to plan some of our 100 years celebrations in the coming months but are obviously in the hands of Government restrictions which have become a big part of our lives in the last year. Hence why this article has been included on our Club History page. Others, in years to come, may want to look back in disbelieve at what happened around the world in 2020 and beyond, we are still waiting for it to end?.

MESSAGE FROM OUR CLUB CAPTAIN 2020
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COVID-19? - We kept playing!!

Despite COVID-19 wiping out the league matches this season we managed to have a series of very enjoyable and well-run internal competitions. Over twenty players participated in these competitions. In addition the green was open for play throughout the season for members to book their own roll-ups.

For these successes we must give a big thank-you to the following people:

1. Barry for organising and running the internal competitions
2. Mike A. and his various helpers for maintaining the green and surrounds so well throughout the season
3. Mike A. again for making the COVID-19 security, physical preparations and sanitisation necessities
4. Mike D., Angela , Barry and Eileen for preparing the clubhouse toilets
5. Geoff for designing the online Green-Booking system and Vanessa for running the system
6. Alice and Pat for interpreting the Dorset bowls COVID-19 guidelines and issuing the internal guidelines

Here’s hoping for a return to normal service next season.

Phil Prince
Club Captain

2020 THE COVID COMPETITORS
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2020 THE COVID COMPETITIONS

FINALLY OVER - Winners and Runners Up have been annoounced!!

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Thank you to all competitors for your support during these competitions and also to those of you who came to watch the finals and created an exciting atmosphere during play - well done!!

I believe that everyone who played during the short bowls season in the competitions thoroughly enjoyed themselves as it broke up the monotony of being locked down due to COVID-19. Lets hope that things will return to some form of normality next season.

Barry Chick
Competition Secretary

* Winners & Runners up for these competitions have been entered on Competitions Page

Covid Triples Competition
John Loader, Mike Allington & Chrissy Thompson- Winners
Ken Haxby-Thompson, Phil Prince & Angela Daymond - Runners Up
Open Covid Doubles Competition
Pat Allington & John Maskell - Winners
Heather Brook & Barry Chick - Runners Up
Covid 19 Doubles Competition
John Maskell & Heather Brook - Winners
Angela Daymond & Edward Murphy - Runners Up
2021 MENS LEAGUE

RINGWOOD SHIELD
our Men unfortunately lost in the Final of the NF Ringwood Shield competition. - but Well Done Guys what a valiant effort under the circumstances !!

NF Ringwood Shield - our Mens team lost in the Final of the NF Ringwood Shield against West Moors (11-9-21) but made a magnificent effort throughout all rinks.

Given the fact that a number of new players were called upon, due to some of the regular league players having booked their (much needed) holidays, obviously not thinking about reaching the final of a competition.

Well done to all of those who contributed to getting to the Final in the first place and well done our newer players who came into the teams to make up the numbers and... to their credit, gave a great performance throughout play. It was definitely an experience for them and also the regular league players too.

Let's give it another go next season.

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Ringwood Shield Finalist 2021
Mens League Final Tables 2021
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2022 VBC LEAGUE FIXTURES
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VBC League Fixtures information for the 2022 season is available on the League page.

Next Up Fixtures Versus
BD Div 3E 2022 Fixtures Completed
PB East 3E 2022 Fixtures Completed
NF Div 3 2022 Fixtures Completed
NF Div 5 2022 Fixtures Completed
NFBA RINGWOOD SHIELD 2022
Round 1 Thu 11 Aug Highcliffe 'B' - H / A - 6pm Verwood beat Highcliffe to go through to Round 2
Round 2 Thu 18 Aug Lyndhurst 'A' - H / A - 6pm Verwood beat Lyndhurst 'A' to go through to Semi Final
Semi Final Thu 25 Aug West Moors - H / A - 6pm Verwood lose to Lyndhurst 'A' and go out of Ringwood Shield
Ringwood Shield Final Sat 10 Sep Ringwood BC - 11am West Moors v Iford Bridge - Spectators are welcome!
Well played guys, it was great to get into the SEMI
better luck next year!!!
You can view fixtures/results by clicking on Adobe icons below:

BD Div 3E

PB Div E3

NF Div 3

NF Div 5

Queens Platinum Jubilee - Verwood Vintage Fayre - 2022

We were blessed with sunny skies and lots of smiling faces. You could say it was Verwood at its best!

Target Bowls

The target bowls that Mike and Angela had arranged with their stand on the Recreation Ground proved a great success with a good number of winners coming round holding their prize ticket for their free tea and cake and to have go at Bowls on our green.

A big thank you must go to all our members who baked such lovely cakes, Cheesy Biscuits, Chocolate Brownies and more. They not only baked them but served all the teas and coffees too. It really was a lovely team effort by our Club.

The New Canopy

Once again the new covering on the patio met only with compliments and made having afternoon tea more pleasurable and cool!

Have a go Bowlers

Well done and a big thank you to all of those who took on the task of supervising and showing our visitors how to bowl. Surprising how many people showed a natural ability - both young and old. With some potential new members in the pipeline.

Demo Match

Alan arranged some demo matches so visitors could see a game in progress and gave a chance for our players to explain the nuances of the game. Nicely arranged - thank you Alan for your time and effort.

Mike, Roy and Sheila plus Mal demonstrating the game

IF BORIS CAN (PM) SIMON CAN (Local Mayor)

Here you have it - Lawn Bowling is for Every One ! Our Local Mayor, Simon Gibb, dropped in and showed a natural talent aided and abetted by Alice. Who demonstrates the technique.

All in all a most enjoyable day with lots of team effort and perhaps we need more planned to improve our awareness in the community?

As the sign says “We welcome Visitors”

Verwood Bowling Club Stand

There is no doubt the idea of the stand with a target for winning tea & cakes at the Club was a great success.

Over 40 people + the prize winners came to the club and several, who tried the real thing, expressed interest and are returning to our beginners roll up.

A bis THANK YOU TO ALL, especially those visitors who supported the VBC Stall at the fayre and well done to our members who helped to make the day such a success!!

" What does that banner say up there? - VISITORS ARE WELCOME!?"

THE STORY OF JIM!

At 89, long-time golfer and bowler, Jim Scutt thought his playing days were over when he fell on the bowling green at the beginning of the season. Determined not to give up, he borrowed the club's assistive lawn bowls metal "bowling arm", lined his hallway with cushions and practised and practised. Jim is now back on the green playing Friendly and League matches!

Well done Jim from all your VBC members and from all those who know you, you are a marvel and we are so glad to see you back at the green and joining in the matches and the fun.

If any bowlers who think the use of an assistive "bowling arm" might help their game and you would like to give it a try, please book a slot for our TASTER SESSION on Saturday 20 August and Saturday 10 September from 10am - 12 noon.

Our summer TASTER SESSION is open to all ages, beginners, getting back into bowls or an experienced bowler looking to try a different green.

All are welcome to try bowls at our TASTER SESSION
Book a slot from 10am - 12 noon on Saturday 20 August and Saturday 10 September

VERWOOD ROTARY RUSTIC FAYRE
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Verwood Rotary Rustic Fayre Monday 29 August 2022: Ken & Chrissy on the VBC stall

Rustic Fayre : This was very successful and I think we may have several for our Taster Day on Saturday 10th 10-12noon so it would be good to encourage support on that day even just to chat and make coffee and show we're thriving!!

We took £47 (50 if we gave £3 back to scorers! I doubt if there were many more!) So covered £25 site fee and more! Plus several children took part. We came across people who didn't know we existed and we've attracted young Tracey back on the 10th September - some Committee members will remember her.

I've attached 2 photos from yesterday - off loading the car and roll-up this morning and that's as much as I can manage!!

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Angela Daymond
Fixtures Secretary



Queen's coffin arrives at Westminster Abbey

COMPETITION FINALS DAYS
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Our 2022 Mixed Pairs Winners & Runners Up
Barry Chick & Sue Dooley - Jane Roberts & Tony Bird

OUR 2022 FINALS DAYS
Friday 2 and Saturday 3 September

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Our Finals Days on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 of September were both well supported and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, the food on both days was excellent with Tea and coffee being served over both days.

The weather was in our favour over the final's day's and some of us playing got quite hot on the green. A number of the singles finals were very tightly fought over, with only a few shots between the players at the end of the game.

A big thank you to all who turned out on the days and special thanks to our competitors, who kept us entertained, and to all those who helped to make each day a great occasion - well done to all.

The full results for each day are outlined below:

2022 Competitions Finals
WINNERS    &    RUNNERS UP
Competition Finals played on FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
Ladies' Pairs
Agela Daymond & Sue Pearce
Sue Dooley & Sue Holt
Open Singles
Barry Chick / Norman Pearce
Mens Singles
David O'Toole / John Maskell
Frances Harpwood
Sue Holt / Angela Daymond
Mixed Pairs
Susan Dooley & Barry Chick
Jane Roberts & Tony Bird
Mens Pairs
Peter Coleman & Edward Murphy
Norman Pearce & Brian Dooley
Competitions Finals played on SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
Mixed Triples
B. Dooley; M. Hancock; S.Dooley
J. Loader; P. Prince; B. Emery
Novices Singles
Kevin Parry / Geoff Batstone
Ladies Singles
Sue Pearce / Jane Roberts
Ladies' 2 Wood Singles
Sue Holt / Angela Daymond
Mens 2 Wood Singles
Barry Chick / Phil Prince

Barry Chick
Competitions Secretary

 



Good Bless the Queen

 



King Charles III follows the coffin out of Westminster Abbey



Queens coffin guarded by the Royal Navy

The Coronation of His Majesty The King - Saturday 6 May 2023

The Royal Family - 11 Oct 2022
Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce that the Coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6th May, 2023.

The Coronation of King Charles III

The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, took place on Staturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II.

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President's Charity Day - Saturday 5 August

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President's Charity Day supports the RNLI

The day was fairly strait forward when allowing for the rain showers during the afternoon, at which point we all went inside for the cream tea during a heavy downpour. The game was a two-jack format with bonus points available for touchers and winning the end.

It took a little time for the players to get used to the layout of the game, but I think everyone enjoyed the day.

There was a raffle at the end with many members walking off with prizes. As it was a charity day for the RNLI, we managed to raise £160.

I would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped out and joined in and I hope you all enjoyed the day.

Date: SATURDAY 5 AUGUST
Time: 1.30pm for 2.00pm start
Dress Code: Nautical or Red, White and Blue
Format: Round Robin
Refreshments: Traditional Cream Tea with scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream - £6 per person
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Barry Chick
President

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President's Day 2023 not ideal weather for August - we didn't care!!
FIRST TROPHY GAME 2023

Rev. Williams Trophy - Saturday 10 June

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Ed (winner) & Sue (runner up) - well done to you both !!!

We had a very hot and sticky day for playing bowls, but everyone who took part enjoyed themselves and had a lovely lunch at the end.

The competition was run on a 'Round Robin' format, and was won by a close margin, the score being 4 to 3 in favour of Ed Murphy who beat Sue Child in a nail biting 6 ends final.

A big thanks to everyone for bringing food to share and to all participants and those who helped to make this a great trophy day.

Club Trophy pictures are available on our Photo Gallery page.

Barry Chick
Competitions Secretary

ALF LOCKYER ROSEBOWL

Alf Lockyer Rosebowl - Saturday 17 June

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Mal & Sue (winners) - well done both of you !!!

On the day of the game, we had only four pairs competing for the trophy. These were: Angela Daymond and Ken Haxby-Thompson; Chrissy Haxby-Thompson and Keith Newman; Sue Child and Edward Murphy; Sue Dooley and Mal Hancock.

After 3 rounds of a 6 ends 'Round Robin' game we had two teams for the final, that being Sue Doolley & Mal Hancock and Sue Child & Ed Murphy. After a 6 end final, Sue D and Mal came out on top and won the trophy.

It was a hot and sticky day with a coffee break and lunch before the final. The day was enjoyed by everyone including the few spectators (thanks for your support!) that turned up to watch. A big thanks to everyone for bringing food to share and to all participants and those who helped to make this another great trophy day.

Club Trophy pictures are available on our Photo Gallery page.

NEXT UP TROPHY REG HURFORD CUP SAT 1 JULY

Barry Chick
Competitions Secretary

REG HURFORD CUP

Reg Hurford Cup - Saturday 1 July

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Tony Bird (runner up) Norman (vice president) Mal Hancock (winner)

The day started a bit damp and gloomy, but spirits were soon lifted when the weather perked up as play got underway. First round losers played another game against each other and the eight winners were whittled down to the two finalists, Mal Hancock and Tony Bird.

Then it was lunchtime and the final followed at 2pm, keeping us all on tenterhooks till the sixth and last end - would it be a tie with another end to decide the outcome? But no, Mal just squeaked home by 5 points to 4. Thanks went out to Mal and Tony for an entertaining final and Vice President, Norman Pearce, presented the trophies.

A big thank you to all the players for bringing the food for our lunch, for all your help during the day and making it another great Trophy day.

Club Trophy pictures are available on our Photo Gallery page.

NEXT UP KEN FARRANCE TROPHY SAT 29 JULY

Angela Daymond
Fixtures Secretary,
(Angela stood in for Barry who was not available)

LAST TROPHY GAME 2023

Ken Farrance Trophy - Saturday 29 July

Ken Farrance Winners 2023
Keith Newman, Jane Roberts and Mike Foster

We were lucky with the weather as it only rained briefly on one occasion. The preliminary 5 rounds were played with a tea break after the 3rd round. When all 5 rounds were completed.

I had two teams with 13 points which took them into the final which consisted of 6 ends

The teams were:
Angela Daymond, Robert Child and Robert Smith
Keith Newman, Mike Foster and Jane Roberts

Every end of the 6 ends played were very closely fought over by both teams, and on the last end Jane and her two players managed the take victory by 4 points to 3 giving them the win.

A well presented lunch was offered to all present at the game and was enjoyed by all, as they now had a good appetite after the match.

Ken Farrance Runners Up 2023
Rob Child, Angela Daymond and Robert Smith

Barry Chick
Competitions Secretary

THIS WAS THE LAST TROPHY GAME FOR 2023

CAPTAIN'S CHARITY DAY

Captain's Charity Day

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Captain's Charity Day for Air Ambulance donations


CAPTAIN'S CHARITY DAY
£210 for the AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY

Unfortunately, the weather was against us for Saturday's Captain's Charity Day but we turned up and made the most of it. A BIG thank you to all those who came and for your generousity in helping us to make a total of £210 which will go to the Air Ambulance charity.

A special thanks to all those who helped to make the day a success, dispite the weather and we hope that those who came enjoyed their day.

Sue & Brian

Date: Saturday 22 JULY
Time: 2.15pm for 2.30pm start
Dress Code: Anything you want!
Format: Fun Games - to challenge your skills!
Refreshments: Cream tea with scones, strawberry jam and clotted cream. £6 per person
Raffle: £1 a strip - buy as many as you like
Don't Forget: Bring your bowls and bowling shoes
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The Captain's Charity Day poster will be in the clubhouse on the Friday pairs board, enter your name if you are joining in, or send an email to bdooley@verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk.

ALL MEMBERS CAN JOIN IN, COME AND WATCH THE FUN

Brian Dooley
Club Captain

There will be a Fun Target Game on each rink and teams start on the rink number which is the same as their team number; when the bell rings teams then move to the next rink, which will be once all teams have finished their game. Two bowls for each player.

The games are on each of the 6 rinks and as there are 7 teams, this means one team is resting once they have reached rink 6; they then move to rink as follows:

1. Where there is a "Circle Target", the bowl must be completely within the circle to score and bowls are scored and then removed by one of the team before the next team member plays. Bowls are removed after each player on all rinks except rink

6. "Just a Yard", The Skip puts the total score for all three players in each round on the team's score sheet. Please complete two circuits. No prizes - just a fun afternoon.

Cream Tea : Tables will be set in the clubhouse for 8 people as follows:

Teams
1 & 2 sit together
3 & 4 sit together
5 & 6 sit together

Those coming for tea only can sit on team tables or fill up Team 7's table.

LINE UP for CAPTAIN'S FUN DAY
Team Skip    
1 Ken H-Thompson Jim Scutt Gordon Parkes
2 David O'Toole Mike Daymond Sue Holt
3 Norman Pearce Chrissy H-Thompson Nigel Holt
4 Jane Roberts Alan Coul Mal Hancock
5 Sue Pearce Tony Bird Robert Smith
6 Barry Chick Hilary Walker Geoff Batstone
7 Ed Murphy Keith Newman Angela Daymond
ENJOY THE FUN!!
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VBC present a cheque to Dorset Air Ambulance

Hi all,

A big thank you for a great turn out on Teusday 15 August for the Air Ambulance presentation and for all who attended the Captain's Day for the £210 donated toward the cause.

Regards Brian

COMPETITION FINALS DAYS

Friday 1 September & Saturday 2 September

Novice Singles: trophy presented to Dennis Kelly (winner) and Peter Campbell (runner up) by Brian Hall (sponsor)

Starting with the Men's Pairs final on Friday, we had a very tense and gripping game which ended with an extra end being played due to the two teams scoring 17 each after 21 ends. The last end finished between Jon loader and Barry Chick against Robert Child and John Maskell with a 3 points win. The game was watched by a small group of spectators.

On Saturday we started with the Men's Singles and Open Singles finals. Brian Dooley and Robert Smith in the Men's Singles playing 22 ends, the game was strongly contested by both players.

The Open Singles final was contested by Edward Murphy and Keith Newman playing 19 ends.

The Novice final was contested by Dennis Kelly and Peter Campbell after a closely fought game from both players. The trophy was presented by Brian Hall who originally sponsored the competition.

The Men's 2 Wood final was contested by Brian Dooley and Edward Murphy playing 19 ends.

The Mixed Triples final was a closely fought battle between both teams, with Alan Coul, Robert Smith and Steve Green overcoming a strong rear action fight from Peter Campbell, Ken Haxby-Thompson and John Maskell playing 21 to 14 after the 18 ends.

lawn bowls, verwood, dorset, social club, clubhouse

We had a good crowd of spectators watching the whole day of the final's games with tea, coffee and biscuits available in the clubhouse. The weather was sunny and hot most of the time with the odd cloud cover giving some respite from the sun.

The full list of FINALS results winners and runners up are shown in the table below:

2023 Competitions Finals
WINNERS    &    RUNNERS UP
Competition Finals played on FRIDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
Mens Pairs
Jon Loader & Barry Chick
Rob Child & John Maskell
Competitions Finals played on SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER
Mens Singles
Brian Dooley / Robert Smith
Open Singles
Ed Murphy / Keith Newman
Novices Singles
Dennis Kelly / Peter Campbell
Mens 2 Wood Singles
Brian Dooley / Ed Murphy
Mixed Triples
A. Coul; R. Smith; S. Green
P. Campbell; K. H-Thompson; J. Maskell

Well done to all our finalists!! and big thank you to all those who helped with the organisation of the days and those who came to watch the games and cheered on the players.

Barry Chick
Competitions Secretary

The photos for FINALS DAYS are available to view on the Photo Gallery page or the Competitions page on this website.