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| Finals Day 2008 |
posted: 2 Sep 2008 |
I awoke on the morning of Sunday 31st August 2008 in the hope that the previous day's glorious weather was to continue but alas this was not so. It looked as though the weather forecast was once again wrong. Finals Day 2008 at Nutley Bowling Club was set to start in the rain.
The first game, in the pouring rain, was the Drawn Triples with Joe Quinn, Marie Quinn and John Robinson(Skip) versus Tracey Reeves, June Lambert and Ian Clark(Skip) all donning their waterproofs. The game was fairly evenly matched until the 10th end when the first of two 6 shots were taken by John's team. The final score was 24-12.
During the course of the game that rain eased and the players were able to remove their restricting waterproofs.
The next game was the 2 Wood Yardstick between Ian Clark and John Robinson eventually being won by John 6-10. Started at about the same time was the Ladies' Singles between Marie Quinn and June Lambert. This game was very well played throughout with Marie taking control until the 8th end when she was holding 9-2. At this point June seemed to have settled down and started clawing her way back until the 21st and 22nd ends when she claimed 3 and 4 shots respectively. By the 23rd end June was holding 18-19. The game was completed on the 24th end when Marie took 4 shots taking the final score to 22-19. An exciting game. Well done both.
A light lunch was taken thanks to Marie and June ably assisted by Ann Miles.
With inner men and woman replenished the games continued with Mixed Singles, Novices and Men's Singles.
The Mixed Singles was between June Lambert and John Robinson and was completed in 18 ends with John winning 7-21.
The Novices was between Ian Clark and Barrie Sidwell both of whom are, as the title suggests, beginners but one has more playing experience that the other. Ian stormed away to the 13th end when he was holding 19-3. As is often the case the final shots seemed to be very difficult to reach. Barrie started to come back taking 8 shots over the next 5 ends. Ian finally got the requisite 2 shots to take the match 21-11.
Now we come to the Men's Singles which I had the privilege to mark. The match was between David Martin and Tony Szylka. This was definitely a game of nip and tuck with neither player being more that 4 shots ahead. At the 10th end it was evens at 8-8, then at the 20th end David was in the lead 16-15 still playing nip and tuck until the 24th end when Tony reached 21 shots against David's 18. A very good game.
The final final was the Drawn Pairs with Mike Evans and Ann Miles versus John Follett and John Robinson. This again was an evenly balanced match with an experienced bowler in both teams. The scoring showed this with the score reaching 9-9 at the 13th end. There were lots of good responses to good woods, each stealing holding shots. There followed the taking of 3 shots on two occasions by John's team and 4 shot by Ann's but John and John crept away to win the game 16-22.
I congratulate all of the winners and commiserate with the runners-up, there is always next season.
A special well done goes to John Robinson for winning all of his finals. He is going to be busy at the presentation evening on Friday 7th November 2008 at Barnsgate Manor.
And Finally...... I would like to thank Barry Nicholls for his support, his time and effort setting up the green for this auspicious event and for being there all day in the roll as Umpire.
Maurice Robinson
Internal Competitions Facilitator |
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| Gladys Rowland Trophy - Quarter Final |
posted: 6 Aug 2008 |
On Monday 28th July 2008, one of hottest days of the year at 29°F, Ann Miles, Marlene Robinson, Hanneke Bone and myself set off for Southwick B.C. to compete in the Quarter Final of the Gladys Rowland Memorial Trophy. As seems to be part of our routine we arrived early and partook of light refreshment in the form of sandwiches, cake and tea. By the 6pm start thankfully the temperature was cooling. Even with many Southwick supporters looking on, the Nutley ladies played really well with their usual "Nutley spirit" holding them in good stead.
At about 8.45pm a thunderstorm came over and it absolutely poured with rain. There were still two ends to play. Ann placed the jack and turned round to see that the rest of us had taken shelter in a nearby shed. by the time we re-started we had to bowl under the glare of security lights. As we went into the last end and the light failing we were 7 shots up but managed to clinch victory 17 - 21.
The ladies of Southwick put on a very nice supper even though we were wet through but who cares? Not us.
We now look forward to the semi-final which is to be played at 10am on Saturday 16th August 2008 against Preston B.C. on the home ground of Burgess Hill B.C. Supporters welcome!
Well done team.
Marie Quinn
Your very proud Captain. |
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| GOURMET GRANDEUR |
posted: 28 Jul 2008 |
When hungry the thought of good food always heightens the level of anticipation and excitement of gastronomic delights in store and the senses stirred further at the thought of an appropriate vintage to wash them down. Search through the dusty corner of your memory and I bet some of your happiest memories are of dining alfresco.
And so it was that on Saturday 26 July 2008, some 50 members and friends gathered at Pricketts Hatch to enjoy another barbecue. May and John Follett were, as ever, the most gracious of hosts and could not have done more to make everyone feel welcome and at home. No praise is too high for the tremendous organisation and effort they must have put in to provide such a wonderful setting and ensure the success of the evening.
Joe Quinn (Celebrity Master Chef), Miggy Evans (Spud & Delicacies Provider), Mike Evans (Bar Assistant and General Factotum) presented a smiling and solicitous triumvirate who did much to sustain the inner man and woman! How hard they all worked.
During the evening some tried their hand at ‘boules’ (I hope they don’t copy the style when bowling at Nutley) and the more adventurous at ‘table tennis’ only to find that the speed of hand and eye co-ordination for the latter is probably better attuned to a mis-spent youth. Stick to bowls chaps!
For the most part people were content to sit and have a good old gossip with friends – old and new. There was nothing to spoil the peace and tranquillity of what was a perfect summer’s evening – even the hot-air balloon passed almost unnoticed.
As darkness fell the garden took on a new look and an increased fragrance as the perfumed candles on the tables were set alight. At one point I looked across the lawn at many of the circular tables and in the subdued lighting, bowed heads and quiet chatter conveyed the impression that I may have strayed into a Séance Convention!
With everyone enjoying themselves the evening passed all too quickly. As my watch registered 10.40 pm I began to wonder whether May was on the point of opening a B & B. Time passes when you are having fun. Whatever she and John decide to do, it was a great evening. Indeed, I can think of no other setting more beguiling in which to fritter away a gastronomic summer’s evening to remember. Remember I shall.
Russ Gaylard
28 July 2008 |
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| ALF SAYERS TOURNAMENT 2008 |
posted: 17 Jul 2008 |
Known scientifically as “Tridecaphobia” fear of the number 13 is probably the most common of all superstitions. So is the number 13 really unlucky or just a myth? Whatever your belief – read on!
Sunday 13th July 2008 saw the 13th Anniversary of the Alf Sayers Tournament played in the most glorious of weather despite a quasi-pessimistic forecast. Lucky for some! Blue skies and warm sunshine was the order of the day and we basked in the delight that the event did not take place on Friday 13th.
The green and its surroundings looked absolutely stunning with its many floral displays and colourful gazebos and as the players arrived in their whites the scene took on the aura of a garden party with everyone having a good time. The unlimited access to tea and coffee, a sumptuous lunch, delicious tea and a cut-price bar provided admirable sustenance throughout the day. Indeed, just before the first sitting for lunch I had a ‘peek’ into the pavilion and was impressed by the table dressing and general ambience which could not fail to be inviting to our many visitors. It is not surprising, therefore, that many compliments were paid about the catering. “Well done ladies (as always)”.
There was some fine bowling on a green which attracted many favourable comments. A clear winner emerged from each of the two sections and in a splendid final BUX FIZZ (Peter Jepson) just managed to pip runners-up RINGMER RABBLE (Alan Crowhurst). The trophy was presented by Mr Peter Cannadine of Bathrooms by Cannadines (Uckfield), a long time sponsor of the Nutley Bowling Club, which we very much appreciate. It was a pleasure to have him with us and I well recall his comment “What a delightful spot this is”. And so it is!
However, my abiding memory of the day is the following comment made to me by one of our visitors,
“I always enjoy coming here Russ, the food is excellent and the people so friendly.” Long may it be so.
Very well done to ALL THE TEAM for their excellent contributions towards the success of the day.
Russ Gaylard NBC Corresppondent
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| Gladys Rowlands - Success Continues |
posted: 17 Jul 2008 |
After torrential rain most of the week the sun came out on Friday 11th July 2008 in Nutley for the 4th round of the Gladys Rowland Memorial Trophy. Our opponents were the ladies from Mackie B.C. (based in the Patcham area of Brighton) who arrived very keen to beat our little country club. They thought our green was wonderful, which we knew already. The game opened with Mackie taking the first shot, then the next and then disastrously 6 shots. From then on we were playing catch-up until "the Nutley team spirit" once again kicked in. At the 17th end the score was 17 - 17.
The team, Ann Miles, Marie Quinn, Marlene Robinson and Hanneke Bone played their hearts' out to overcome the opposition and to win the match 26 - 17.
Ann and Marie felt like doing cart wheels down the green but Ann had a skirt on and club captain Marie felt she should show a bit of decorum.
Well done Nutley for a another job well done and look forward to taking part in the Quarter Finals.
Marie Quinn
A very proud Club Captain. |
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| Littlemead Trophy - The Story So Far |
posted: 6 Jul 2008 |
As we have now completed 30 of our 55 arranged matches I thought I would bring you up to speed with the current situation.
At this stage 6 members have reached or exceeded the required 18 matches to qualify. I am sure those members can guess who they are.
For those that don't know of the Trophy, it was set up by Barry Nicholls, your esteemed coach, to reward those that have played, successfully, many matches.
As indicated above you have to play at least 18 games and is calculated on shot differences. The more games you play the greater chance you have of winning. This is because if you have played enough, the negative results can be cancelled out. Conversely if you play a vast amount of games the large scoring games could also drop off. It could be a fine balance.
I hope that all makes sense.
See you on the green.
Maurice Robinson
Match Secretary & Littlemead Trophy Supervisor. |
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| Nutley Bowling at Nutley Fete |
posted: 30 Jun 2008 |
The club had a stall (next to the beer tent) at the Nutley Village fete on
Saturday 28 June and what a fantastic day it turned out to be.
Unlike last year, when we almost floated away, we had a beautiful sunny day
which brought in huge numbers from 1pm to 5 pm.
Four Club members including Tony Smith, Marlene Robinson and David Martin, operated a "boot stall" trying to sell anything to anyone plus a tombola which proved to be very popular with the younger generation.
Our Nutley Bowling Club sign was prominent attracting interest and could
well lead to some new members from Nutley.
Another fine effort which raised some more funds for the club.
Mike Evans - one of the four. |
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| Gladys Rowlands - Third Round Success |
posted: 15 Jun 2008 |
Thursday 12th June 2008 was the day of the third round of the Gladys Rowlands Memorial Cup which Nutley was playing at Lancing.
Ann Miles, Marlene Robinson, June Lambert and myself started off early with weather that was a mixture of sunshine, showers and rumbles of thunder. As we neared Lancing we could see that it had rained very heavily. Having arrived in plenty of time we took the opportunity to partake of a cup of tea, a slice of cake and relaxation. We were now raring to go. By the time we had arrived at Lancing B.C., where the green was looking excellent, the weather had cleared bringing out brilliant warm sunshine.
The game started out very even with the score reaching 8 -8, then 14 - 14 but once again the Nutley team spirit kicked in and we reached a winning score of 16 - 24. What a team.
Well done all. A special thanks goes to June who stepped in as reserve and played her best ever.
The day was rounded off with a lovely cream tea, thanks to the ladies of Lancing B.C., after which we flew home on a high........ I can't remember when I got my pilot's licence!!
This is your very proud Captain signing off, still very excited.
Marie Quinn
Club Captain and NBC Correspondent |
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| Felbridge Men's Invitation |
posted: 8 Jun 2008 |
Wednesday 28th May 2008 was a very wet day, the rain having fallen for most of it. The thought that a bowls match was going to be played that evening seemed remote. So we waited expectantly for our invitation to attend Felbridge Bowling Club to be cancelled but 5 o'clock came and went without any such cancellation. We, John Robinson, Tony Smith and myself attended Felbridge Bowling Club to be greeted by the sight of 36 gentlemen donning their waterproofs in readiness of a damp game. By the time we started to play the rain had stopped and evening brightened up with the occasional glimpse of blue sky. Waterproofs were gradually removed.
The game was made up of three sets of 6 ends against three opponents on three rinks. We comfortably beat Bletchley B.C. and St. Francis B.C. in the first two sets but were defeated by Brighton Trades in the third set.
We were finally placed third with +10 after The Hawth Seniors +16 and Balcombe +12.
The evening was completed with a quiche and ham salad followed by apple pie and cream accompanied with convivial conversation.
All in all a very pleasant evening. Thank you Felbridge B.C.
Maurice Robinson
NBC Correspondent |
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| Gladys Rowlands - Second Round Success |
posted: 3 Jun 2008 |
Into the the second round of Gladys Rowlands Memorial Cup on Tuesday 27th May 2008. The Four Musketeers, Ann Miles, Marie Quinn, Marlene Robinson and Hanneke Bone, played at home. The green looked brilliant, the best we've seen this season so far and considering the rain we had had earlier in the week, we were very lucky with perfect weather. Our opponents, Haywards Heath B.C. we knew to be very good but we were ready for them. We started our game a bit shakily but then the Nutley team spirit kicked in and what a team we made.
The final result was Nutley 19 - Haywards Heath 11.
June Lambert
Treasurer and N.B.C. Correspondent |
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