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Fri 4 November 2011 @ 7pm for 7.30pm
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Latest News
| Internal Competitions 2011 |
posted: 4 Sep 2011 |
I wish to say thank you to all who entered the Internal Competitions and on Finals Day to congratulate the winners and commiseration to the losers.
It was nice to see a good turn out of members supporting to those playing.
Can I also thank all who helped on the day in different ways. The weather was good plus the good bowls and company.
David Martin
NBC Member & Internal Competitions Co-ordinator |
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| Finals Day 2011 |
posted: 4 Sep 2011 |
It was a lovely sunny summer day on Saturday 3 September - the day set for the Finals of the club’s internal competitions. The beautiful sunny day was much welcomed given the relatively poor “summer”.
The morning started off with Drawn Pairs between June Lambert & David Martin against Sandy Hite & Ian Clark. This was a very , very close game with the score standing at 15 points all after the 20th end so it all depended on the final end , right down to the final delivery. With such a good game it is always a pity that one team has to lose. Sandy Hite and Ian Clark took the prize.
The 2 Wood Yardstick competition was between Keith Paul and Mike Evans. Mike Evans triumphed.
The next game before lunch was for the Men’s Singles title and involved Peter Harding and Ian Clark for his second match of the day. After a good game Ian triumphed yet again.
Lunch was arranged for all those attending which also gave a short period of rest for Ian Clark as he was yet to participate in his third final of the day.
So rested, Ian Clark played against Maurice Robinson in the final of the Mixed Singles. It was to be Ian’s day as he won his third title. It was evident to us all that Ian was on top form all day.
Whilst these finals were taking place other members joined in a round robin competition arranged on the day for the Chairman’s Cup. These were short games of only 5 ends. The eventual winner was Keith Paul beating Joe Quinn.
Unfortunately the final of the Ladies’ Singles competition could not take place between Marie Quinn and Dawn Newnham as Dawn was unwell and unable to attend.
Mike Evans
NBC Member
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| Club BBQ 2011 |
posted: 11 Aug 2011 |
The Club BBQ
Once again May and John Follett opened their house and garden on Friday 5 August for the annual club BBQ attended by most club members and their guests.
On arrival it was immediately clear that much work had been undertaken in organising and setting up the venue and preparing the food and drink. Our thanks in this respect go to May, John, his family and those club members who pitched up beforehand.
After a very wet Thursday, the weather was dry and relatively warm so that most were able to sit outside and enjoy the evening with good food, drink and plenty of chatter.
After the cooked food and salad, there was a choice of sweets but here most took advantage of the apple strudel prepared by May (she made 9 of these). It was delicious.
Thank you to the clearing up gang on the Saturday morning.
It was a great night out. Thanks again to May and John.
Mike Evans
Chair - Social & Fundraising
11/8/11
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| ALF SAYERS MEMORIAL TROPHY 2011 |
posted: 23 Jul 2011 |
As you know we ran our Alf Sayers Day Triples Tournament on Sunday 17th July. What a day we all had!! The rain fell from the moment the first visitors arrived right up to the final, which took place at 4.00pm
We started off giving our visitors a warming cuppa before moving onto the spiders. The competition then started. The first rounds of 5 ends were then played in light rain. After that the heavens started to open.
The bar was kept busy with queues for Pimm’s mostly, the barman’s speciality. Meanwhile there were many other activities taking place, such as the selling of raffle tickets (and folding them) number of shots competition, scoring, and most importantly, the catering corps at work inside the pavilion. The spread was something to behold. Food was served in 2 sittings as usual, while silver service was provided for the scorers and the barman.
We decided after 3 sessions and looking at some very bedraggled players that everyone had had enough! So the Master of Ceremonies with the use of our megaphone called a halt and brought everyone in for a lavish tea with cakes, biscuits and even sausage rolls.
Then onto the final, we all watched as they fought out a 3 end game, well done to Anne’s Raiders, (hard luck Great Expectations) , some great bowling. They have now won two years in a row.
Thank you to everyone who put so much hard work into making this day so successful and also those who provided raffle prizes.
Peter Lambert
Club Chairman & Tournament Organiser |
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| THE GILBERT HARDING TROPHY- DRAWN TRIPLES COMPETITION 2011 |
posted: 6 Jun 2011 |
On Sunday 5th June 24 members arrived by 10am and participated in a day long competition to find the winners of this trophy.
After all the sunshine over the last 2 months , the weather changed and soon after our start the drizzling rain started and remained with us for most of the day. Despite this everyone stuck to their task for their teams and played 2 games in the morning session each of 7 ends.
After an excellent lunch organised and provided by the members, play continued with the next game restricted to 5 ends due to the rain. As the rain eased, the last game was played to 7 ends.
At this point the players retired to the pavilion for some tasty tea and cakes whilst Peter and David finalised the scorecards to determine the teams for the final.
The 3 ends final was between team B of Joe Quinn, Judith Parsons and Valerie Chalk and team C of John Robinson, Ann Miles and Liz Lloyd, with Joe’s team performing better to take the trophy. Well done.
Our thanks for the well organised day must go to David and Peter . Not only did they organise the event but they produced very clear scorecards, kept the scores and were the catering staff of the day at lunch and tea. We were also grateful for all the efforts from those who provided food and wine.
It is not often that we get 24 playing members together in competition but this was an enjoyable day and after some discussion it was agreed to repeat this event in much the same way next year.
(hopefully without the rain)
Mike Evans – member of the worst performing teams of the day! |
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| Wanted - Planer/Thicknesser |
posted: 29 May 2011 |
If anyone has or knows of a planer/thicknesser that is residing unused in a workshop or other such repository then I may be willing to make use of it.
To secure acquisition an exchange of cash may be considered or even a long term or permanent loan could be considered.
I await a positive response.
Maurice Robinson
NBC Member |
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| PRE-SEASON SKITTLES 2011 |
posted: 2 Apr 2011 |
Our annual pre-season get together was held on 1st April at the usual venue The Royal Oak, Barcombe. A good time appeared to be had by all and everyone enjoyed the chance to chat and generally catch up on what had been going on during the off season. Two rounds for each team resulted in a very close win (by one point) for the Black Team - Tony, Dee, Marian, Colin, Judith and Peter. Norman conquered all in the single wood competion. The cold buffet followed by apple pie and cream went down very well at half time. Thanks to everyone to attending and making a successful evening.
Marlene Robinson |
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| TWO TONYS SHARE THE TROPHIES |
posted: 5 Sep 2010 |
On Sunday 4th September the weather was glorious at Nutley Bowling Club when they held their Finals Day with the Trophies being won, in most part, by Tony Szylka and Tony Smith.
In the Men’s Singles Tony Szylka had a comfortable win, 21 – 10, against Maurice Robinson.
The Mixed Singles was more of a tussle between Tony Smith and Tony Szylka with Smith getting into the lead, 12 – 6, after ten ends. Szylka fought his way back to 16 – 16 after 19 ends but the prize was finally taken by Smith, 21 - 19 at 22 ends. I was fortunate be the marker on this occasion.
The Ladies’ Singles was won by June Lambert, 21 – 7, against Tracy Reeves.
In the Drawn Pairs Tony Szylka and Maurice Robinson won, 29 – 10, against Peter Harding and Ian Clark.
The Novices Cup was claimed by Tony Smith, 22 – 15, against Bob Ibbotson.
All the time that the “serious” bowling was taking place, as well organizing the day, David Martin organised a “round robin” for members who had taken the time to support the day. This consisted of singles 5 end matches with each player playing each other. This resulted in Barry Nicholls taking the Chairman’s Trophy. Marie Quinn was runner up.
At around mid-day members partook of lunch organised by June Lambert, Sandra Thompson and Dawn Newman. It was gratefully received.
Maurice Robinson
NBC Member |
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| NBC BBQ 28th AUGUST 2010 |
posted: 29 Aug 2010 |
If you weren't there last night you missed a real treat.
The weather couldn't have been better given all the rain we'd had during the past week.
Our sincere thanks go to John & May for hosting the barbecue yet again - John in particular for the marvellous food, what a feast, great variety for us all to choose from or have have a bit of everything. All enjoyed by 60 members and guests.
Thanks also go to the band of volunteers who helped to prepare for the event, helped on the night and cleared away the following morning.
Once again, thanks to John and May for a lovely evening.
Peter Lambert
NBC Chairman |
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| Alf Sayers Memorial Trophy Day 2010 |
posted: 22 Jul 2010 |
A cloudy day to begin with, ending in brilliant sunshine without being too hot for comfort.
Another extremely well organised day thanks to a dedicated bunch of club members. We now seem to have it off to a fine art, even though finding three teams at the last minute gave Barry, Mike and I quite a bit to think about.
Ultimately we had 16 teams who all said they had thoroughly enjoyed the competition, food, company and bar facilities.
The green looked superb due in no small way to the efforts of the Tuesday Club. All in all a splendid day resulting in the Club achieving a financial success in line with last year.
Peter Lambert
NBC Chairman |
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