Thame Bowls Club weekly newsletter No 19.
The mixed friendly on Tuesday 29 August at home between Thame and Aston Clinton was a very close game and ended Thame 58 Aston Clinton 59. Although it finished two rinks each Thame’s best rink featured Pauline Holmes, Keith Brooks and skip, Barbara Waters with Gordon Taylor as Captain.
The match between the ladies and High Wycombe due on the 30th of August was cancelled by Wycombe because they could not get a team. Instead, it was decided to play a roll up of triples and a pairs for the ladies of Thame that were due to play in the match. Afterwards we had a get together with tea and cakes.
Ladies v Gents - Sponsors Evening - 1st September.
The very competitive annual event of Ladies v Gents took place on Friday 1st September on a warm and dry evening. The match consisted of 24 ladies, captained by Jill Brooks and 24 men, captained by John Rawson with 6 teams of rinks playing 10 ends. In previous years the men have beaten the ladies on several occasions. This year the match was a resounding success for the ladies, winning on 4 rinks and a draw on one, resulting in an overall score of 73 to 41. (Condolences to the gents). The top rink, with a score of 18 - 2, consisted of Philippa Feltham, Hilary Devaney, Pat Munday and skip Barbara Waters. Afterwards we all enjoyed a buffet and a drink or two!! Thank you to the organisers, players, spectators, and sponsors for making this a successful and enjoyable event.
The Gents captain John Rawson handing over the trophy to the Ladies captain Jill Brooks
The Potter Cup held on the 27 August has a separate report. Click here to view it.
4. 9. 2023
