NCBA AGM
Sunday 3rd November 2024.
The following Officers and Team Captains were elected for the next 12 months.
President David Wood. Vice President Stephen Reynolds. Junior Vice President Vacant. Past President Paul Tree. Chairman John Hudson. Vice Chairman David Wood. Secretary Jane Watson. Treasurer Roger Greef. Press Officer Vacant. Match Secretary David Filby. Outdoor Competitions Trevor Hardingham. Indoor Competitions Andy Sayer. EBF Delegate Trevor Hardingham. Adams Captain Matthew Sparrow. Newton Captain Trevor Hardingham. Derbyshire and Executive Team Captain Andy Sayer. Reg Wright Captain Andy Sayer.
Norfolk have also nominated Andy Sayer to become National Junior Vice President.
As you will see we have two vacancies for Officers. We need a Junior Vice President and a Press Officer. If you or anyone you know would be interested in taking on either of these jobs please contact the County Secretary Jane Watson.
Jason Roope Shield Final
Saturday 7th September at Hempton BC.
Wootton Park v Acle.
Wootton Park started the game very strongly and lead by 23 shots to 13 after 5 ends. Keeping up the pressure they extended their lead to 16 shots after 10 ends and 20 shots after 15 ends. At this point the game saw a dramatic change as Acle started on a strong comeback. The gap at 20 ends had been reduced to only 8 shots. Acle turned the game completely on its head over the last 5 ends and ran out winners by 91 shots to 82.
County President presented the Jason Roope Shield to the winning Acle team.
Acle go on next season to represent Norfolk in the Durham Centanary Trophy.
Photo of the winning team on the Team Competition page.
County League Play Offs
Saturday 10th August played at Hempton Bowls Club.
The Semi Finals featured games between Wootton Park A against Gissing and Martham Hawks v Cawston.
Both games were very tight with Martham Hawks winning on one rink but running out winners by 47 shots to 42, 5 points to 4. Wootton Park A won on two rinks 46 shots to 40, 7 points to 2.
Rinks scores:-
Gissing v Wootton Park A. M Jolly, G Forster & P Forster 11 P Mills, J Hudson & I Whiley 20: C Forster, P Whymark & S Thompson 9 B Footer, R Hudson & T Baker 18: D Wood, J Jolly & M Coe 20 D Scott, M Smith & V Hudson 8.
The final was also a very close affair,again Martham Hawks won on one rink and took the overall score by 49 shots to 44 to clinch the title.
Rink scores:(Martham Hawks first). G Bowgen, A Jones & E Lambert 23 B Footer, R Hudson & T Baker 13: J Hudson, K Brooks & G Hewitt 13 D Mills, J Hudson & I Whiley 16: T Granfield, N Slater & P Dowe 13 M Smith, A Folker & V Hudson 15:
County President David Wood presented the Heddy Blyth trophy to the winning Martham Hawks team.
Photos of the League winners and runners up are on the Team Competition page.
County Cup Final
Played on Thursday 1st August at North Walsham New Road BC.
Gissing v Potter Heigham.
The game was very tight from the beginning with Potter Heigham leading by 1 shot after 5 ends. At the 10 end stage Gissing had moved in front by 5 shots. Potter Heigham moved back into the lead again after 15 ends, but only by 1 shot. After 18 ends they had increased their lead 3 shots and after the 21 ends it was Potter Heigham 71 Gissing 64.
Rink scores(Gissing first):-
The County Cup was presented to the Potter Heigham team by County Presiden David Wood.
County Competition Finals.
R G Carters Bowls Club Sunday 21st July.
Results
2 Wood Rinks. I Groves, M Seppings &B Goff 19 C Blake, P Long & I Wones 11.
3 Bowl Rinks. T Baker, I Whiley & A Folker 23 R Locke, D George & P High 6.
Senior Singles. A Sayer 21 P Webb 19.
Secretaries Singles. V Hudson 21 M Sparrow 12.
Under 25 Singles. J Watling 21 L Cook 18.
4 Wood Singles. W Burrage 17 J Hudson 21.
2 Wood Singles. I Groves 21 G Childs 18.
Champion of Champions Singles. A Siely 13 J Finch 21.
Senior Pairs. P Webb & P Allard 22 A Sayer & R Bunton 9.
Under 25 Open Pairs. D Codman & T Codman 11 A Deal & L Siely 24.
Mixed Rinks. A Sayer, C Abbott & R Bunton 20 C Blake, L Blake & I Wones 18.
2 Wood Pairs. R Hudson & V Hudson 17 P Mildon & W Burrage 19.
Mixed Pairs. S Blanche & C Blanche 8 C Turner & G Harwood 17.
Senior Mixed Pairs. P Coles & R Coles 21 L Barber & E Barber 14.
Winners of these games go on to represent Norfolk at the National Finals being held on the Suncastle Greens in Skegness.
County Cup Semi Finals.
Results.
Potter Heigham 79 Caister 66
Gissing 92 Smallburgh & Dilham 56.
The final to be played at North Walsham New Road on Thursday 1st August at 6.30.
County Competition Semi Finals results
Sunday 14th June at R G Carter BC.
Under 25 Singles. J Watling 21 J Finch 16: L Cook 21 D Codman 19.
2 Wood Singles. C Blake 17 I Groves 21: A Siely 17 G Childs 21.
4 Wood Singles. W Burrage 21 I Wones 19: J Hudson 21 A Flynn 14.
Champion of Champion Singles. A Siely 21 I Groves 12. I Wones 6 J Finch 21.
Senior Singles. R Anderson Dungar 20 A Sayer 21: G Bowgen 19 P Webb 21.
Secretaries Singles. V Hudson 21 D Wood 18: M Sparrow 21 J Harvey 15.
Pairs. G Harwood & D Rowsell 13 V Hudson & R Hudson 22: P Milden & W Burrage 19 T Elvin & R James 13.
Mixed Pairs. C Turner & G Harwood 21 L Mills & P Webb 16: J Finch & C Palmer 21 C Blanche & S Blanche 24.
Senior Pairs. S Elliott & T Smith 14 A Sayer & R Bunton 17: G Owen & D Bishop 9 P Allard & P Webb 23.
Senior Mixed Pairs. P Coles & R Coles 20 P Offord & D Spitero 13: E Barber & L Barber 19 C Simpson & J Finein 12.
Open Under 25 Pairs. D Codman & T Codman 24 J Finch & C Palmer 19.
2 Bowl Rinks. I Groves, M Seppings & B Goff 19 T Baker , I Whiley & A Folker 17:C Blake, P Long & I Wones 23 E Lambert, R Brooks & G Hewitt 5.
3 Bowl Rinks. I London, P Grothier & T Hardingham 4 T Baker, I Whiley & A Folker 20: R Locke, B George & P High 20 T Leeder, A Green & C Strachini 9.
Mixed Rinks. C Blake, L Blake & I Wones 24 A Morton, P High & A Flynn 17: M Steer, M Mills & E Evans 12 A Sayer, C Abbott & R Bunton 22.
Winners go forward to play in the Finals being held at R G Carter BC on 21st July.
County games Saturday 6th July 2024
The Adams Trophy game v North Essex was not played due to the adverse weather conditions. As neither of the teams can qualify for Skegness the game will not be played.
On the other side of Norwich the weather was much kinder and the Newton Trophy game v Lincs went ahead as scheduled. This was an important game to Norfolk as a good result would see them qualifying for the National final in Skegness.
Norfolk opened well taking a 4 shot lead at 5 ends. The lead was reduced to only 3 shots after 10 ends. With the weather changing almost by the minute it started to have an effect on the score. During the dry spells Norfolk did well but when the rain came down Lincs were in the ascendancy. At the end of 15 ends Norfolk had extended their lead to 14 shots. Making good use of the dryer conditions Norfolk moved into a 30 shot lead after 20 ends. With a change in the weather Lincs started to make a comeback reducing the deficit to 27 shots after 25 ends. From this point on Lincs surged at spectators were getting very tense as the gap was closed. Hanging on by the skin of their teeth the Norfolk team finally ran out winners by 176 shots to Lincs 171. Winning on 4 rinks they picked up 18 points and confirmed their place in the final.
Rink scores:-
Well done to the team who join the Under 25’s at the National finals.
Adams Trophy V Northants.
Saturday 29th June. Great Plumstead BC.
Opening the game strongly Norfolk held a 19 shot lead after 5 ends. The lead at 10 ends was 18 shots. At 15 ends Norfolk had extended their lead to 26 shots but over the next 5 ends Northants reduced the lead to 16 shots. With 6 ends to play Norfolk lead by 140 shots to 126. Finishing strongly Norfolk ran out winners by 175 shots to 153. With wins on 3 rinks and 1 draw Norfolk picked up 17 points.
Rink scores:-
Roving Jack Competitions.
County Cup
Quarter Final Results
Potter Heigham 91 Swanton Abbott 54
Caister 93 North Walsham New Road 53
Smallburgh & Dilham 75 Acle 74.
Gissing 92 County Arts 64.
Semi Finals
To be played on Thursday 18th July
Potter Heigham v Caister at Smallburgh and Dilham
Gissing v Smallburgh & Dilham at Great Plumstead.
Subsidiary Cup
Quarter Final Results
Great Plumstead 95 Dickleburgh 73
Cromer 60 Martham 103
Gressenhall 69 Bawdeswell 69. Bawdeswell won on extra end
Pulham Market 45 Cawston 106
Semi Finals
To be played on Thursday 11th July
Bawdeswell v Martham at Great Plumstead
Cawston v Great Plumstead at Martham
Inter County Games 22nd & 23rd June.
The Adams Trophy team took on local rivals Suffolk at Great Plumstead BC.
Opening well the team held a 3 shot lead after 5 ends extended their lead to 7 shots at 10 ends and 11 shots at the 15 end stage.
Suffolk staged a recovery over the next 5 ends with the Norfolk lead reduced to 6 shots after 20 ends. The Norfolk players had a strong next 5 ends , extending their lead to 23 shots with 6 ends to play. Norfolk finally ran out winners by 178 shots to 152 picking up 20 points.
Rink scores:-
The Newton Trophy game was against Northants and was played at R G Carters BC.
Opening very strongly Norfolk moved into a 19 shot lead after 5 ends. This lead was reduced to 14 shots after 10 ends and had increased again to 21 shots after 15 ends. At 20 ends the lead had increased to 45 shots and was still 42 shots after 25 ends. Finishing strongly Norfolk ran winners by 187 shots to 154 picking up 18 points.
This was an important result and keeps the teams hopes of qualifying for the National final alive.
Rink scores:-
On Sunday the Under 25 team travelled to Thurlton BC to play Suffolk B. The team needed 3 points to guarantee qualification for the National final.
Starting strongly they lead by 23 shots to 6 after 5 ends. At 10 ends their lead was 13 shots but had increased to 21 shots after 15 ends. Over the next 5 ends Norfolk scored 27 shots to Suffolk’s 4 extending their lead to 44 shots. Finishing well Norfolk ran out winners by 42 shots picking up 8 points.
Rink scores:-
Captain Andy Sayer now has some difficult selection decisions to make for the National final.
Inter County games v Hunts 15th June.
The Adams Trophy game was played at Buckden Bowls Club. Norfolk got off to a very poor start and at 5 ends were trailing by 16 shots. At 10 ends the gap had increased to 20 shots and 27 shots after 15 ends. The gap between the teams continued to grow and at 20 ends the score was Norfolk 88 Hunts 121. After 25 ends the gap was 28 shots with the final score after 31 ends reading Norfolk 148 Hunts 174. Norfolk won on two rinks and drew on one picking up 5 points.
Rink scores:-
The Newton Trophy game was played at Papworth BC. Opening well the Norfolk team held a 4 shot lead after 5 ends but after 10 ends they trailed by 2 shots. A strong next 5 ends saw Norfolk move into a 16 shot lead this was reduced to 13 shots after 20 ends. After 25 ends Norfolk had increased their lead to 36 shots. Holding on well Norfolk ran out winners by 174 to 135 winning on 4 rinks and picking up 18 points.
Rink scores:-
Inter County Games 8th June.
The Adams Trophy team entertained near neighbours North Cambs at Great Plumstead. BC.
Starting the game well Norfolk took a 7 shot lead at 5 ends. A strong next 5 ends saw the lead increase 23 shots. However over ends 16 to 20 North Cambs hit back strongly and held a 1 shot lead. Norfolk had edged back in front by 1 shot after 20 ends. After 25 ends there was still only 2 shots between the teams with Norfolk leading 124-
Rink scores:-
Over at R G Carter BC the Newton Trophy team entertained Suffolk.
After 5 ends Suffolk held a 1 shot lead. Norfolk moved ahead by 2 shots after 10 ends.The next 5 ends saw Suffolk take control as they moved into a 12 shot lead. Norfolk reduced the deficit to 7 shots 20 ends but this was as good as it got. Suffolk increased their lead to 17 shots on 25 ends and finally ran out winners by 159-
Rink scores:-
Reg Wright Trophy
Norfolk v Hunts A at Papworth Sunday 2nd June 2024
Facing the team who stopped them qualifying last year the Norfolk players started very strongly taking a 25 shot lead after 5 ends. This reduced slightly over the next 5 ends with the scores at 10 ends Norfolk 43 Hunts A 19. Norfolk stretched the lead to 40 shots after 15 ends. With all 3 rinks playing well the lead grew to 47 shots after 20 ends. With a final flourish Norfolk ran out winners by 107 shots to 39 picking up all 10 of the available points.
This Sunday the team continue their qualifying games taking on Hunts B at Great Plumstead BC, 2.00pm start.
Rink scores:-
County Cup
First round results.
Smallburgh & Dilham 87 Martham 76: North Walsham New Road 85 Bawdeswell 61: Great Plumstead 67 Caister 75: Acle 102 Pulham Market 52: Gressenhall 74 Gissing 76: Swanton Abbott 77 Cromer 73: Potter Heigham 79 Cawston 73: County Arts 99 Dickleburgh 52.
Inter County Games
Norfolk players opened their outdoor Inter County campaigns with the Adams team taking on Lincs at Burton House BC and the Under 25’s hosting Suffolk A at Great Plumstead BC.
The Adams team were always on the back foot. After 5 ends they trailed by 5 Shots, 8 shots after 10 ends and 15 shots at 15 ends. Losing on 4 rinks after 20 ends the score was Norfolk 94 Lincs 105. The gap increased to 18 shots with 6 ends to play. Norfolk rallied slight over the last 6 ends finally losing by 10 shots, 154-
Rink scores:-
The Under 25’s started well moving into a 3 shot lead after 5 ends and increased their lead to 5 shots after 10 ends. After 15 ends Norfolk held an 11 shot lead. The next 5 ends saw the Norfolk players extend their lead significantly with the score at 20 ends Norfolk 70 Suffolk A 39. Norfolk finally ran out winners by 85 shots to 54 winning on 2 rinks. A good start to the season picking up 8 of the available 10 points.
Rink scores:-
L Barker, R Brooks & T Codman 22-
Derbyshire v North Essex.
Sunday 25th February. Turpins IBC.
Captain Andy Sayer had problems raising a team for this game with a number of the regular players unavailable. As a result County President David Wood make an appearance and one rink played a player short. Despite all this Norfolk took a 3 shot at 5 ends , at 10 end North Eseex had moved into a 2 shot lead which they increased to 6 shots at 15 ends. Things were looking bleak for Norfolk as the scores at 20 ends were Norfolk 67 North Essex 76. Over the next 5 ends Norfolk managed to score 30 shots to their opponents 12 meaning Norfolk won the match by 9 shots.
In the circumstances this was a great result picking up 12 points.
.Rink scores:-
Derbyshire Trophy v Northants A
Sunday 18th February. Stamford IBC.
Norfolk started the game slowly again dropping behind by 9 shots after 5 ends. The gap was still the game after 10 ends but by the 15th end Norfolk had drawn level at 55 shots each. The game was still level at 20 ends 74 shots each. In a tense final 5 ends Norfolk lost out by 2 shots, Norfolk 90 Northants A 92. With wins on 2 rinks Norfolk picked up 4 points.
Rink scores:-
County Indoor Finals.
Sunday 11th February at Acle IBC.
Results
10.00am. Men's Singles. D Cawthorne 15 v I Wones 21. Ladies Singles J Kirby 21 v J Ashmore 16. Men's Pairs. M & S Elliott 9 v P Nicholls & M Carter 23. Ladies Pairs. L Cannell & B Meeks 20 v I Lambert & P Whitehead 15.
12.30pm. Under 25 Singles. L Cook 21 v D Cook 8. Ladies Senior Singles. B Meeks 16v J Kirby 21. Mixed Triples. M Elliott, M Linford & I Wones 16 v J Ashmore(sub), D Cawthorne & S King 19.
3.00pm. Men's Triples. G Harwood, D Cook &L Cook 14 v M Elliott, D Lamb & S Elliott 18. Ladies Triples. S Faircloth, E Land & J Kirby 19 v P Frary, I Lambert & L Hannant 23. Mixed Pairs. S Blanche & P Nicholls 20 v J Ashmore & D Cawthorne 10. Mens Senior Singles. G Ramsbottom 12 v C Hunter 21.
Congratulation to all the winners who go on to represent Norfolk at the National Finals at Lincoln IBC in April.
Photographs of the winners on Indoor Competition page.
Debyshire Trophy v North Cambs.
Sunday 4th February. Gallow IBC.
Norfolk Started the game slowly and trailed by 10 shots after 5 ends. The gap was reduced to 8 shots after 10 ends and 5 shots after 15 ends. Continuing to reduce their deficit was down to 2 shots with 5 ends to play. Despite the Norfolk bowlers best efforts North Cambs held on to win by 3 shots. Final score Norfolk 89 North Cambs 92.
Rink scores:-
County Indoor Competitions
Semi Final results.
Under 25 Singles. D Cook 21 J Finch 13: L Cook 21 C Palmer 20: Singles. D Cawthorne 21 L Cook 7: I Wones 21 S Elliott 12: Senior Singles C Hunter 21 C Ramsbottom 18: G Ramsbottom 21 A Sayer 20: Pairs. P Nicholls & M Carter 20 S Grief(sub) & J Finch 18: M&S Elliott 18 I Wones & G Punchard 11: Mixed Pairs. J Ashmore & D Cawthorne 21 C Palmer & J Finch 8: S Blanche & P Nicholls 17 K Wright & M Sparrow 12: Triples. L&D Cook & G Harwood 16 L Leverett, B George & D Cawthorne 15: M&S Elliott & D Lamb 23 M Riches, J Finch & S King 8: Mixed Triples. N Moseley, D Cawthorne & S King 22 J&M Sparrow & K Wright 7: M Linford, M Elliott & I Wones 17 B&C Palmer & J Finch 15.
Derbyshire Trophy
Norfolk v Northants B
Sunday 19th November. Gallow IBC.
Norfolk started their winter inter county campaign on Sunday against Northants B at Gallow IBC.
Norfolk got off to a flying start taking a 29 shots to 11 lead after 5 ends. Keeping up the pressure Norfolk extended their lead to 35 shots at 10 ends and 38 shots at 15 ends. Continuing in the same vein the score at 20 ends was Norfolk 104 Northants B 48. Norfolk finally ran out winners by 124 shots to 61 winning on all 4 rinks.
A great start to the season.
Next game is on Sunday 17th December at Gallow IBC v Hunts. A revised start time of 10.00am.
Rink scores v Northants B. S Reynolds, M Riches & M King 27-
Annual General Meeting. Sunday 5th November 2023 at R G Carter BC.
The following Officers and Captains were selected for the next year.
President David Wood. Vice President Robert Arbon. Junior Vice President Stephen Reynolds. Past President Paul Tree.
Chairman John Hudson. Vice Chairman David Wood. Hon Secretary Jane Watson. Treasurer Roger Greef. Match Secretary David Filby. Press Officer David Cole. Outdoor Competitions Secretary Trevor Hardingham. Indoor Competitions Secretary Andy Sayer. Safeguarding Officer Jane Watson. Adams Captain Andy Sayer. Newton Captain Trevor Hardingham. Reg Wright Captain Andy Sayer. Indoor Executive Captain Andy Sayer. Derbyshire Captain Andy Sayer.
Under 25 Selectors. Jane Watson, Josh Finch, Matthew Mills, Richard Bunton.
Paul Tree and Jane Watson were made Life Members.
Jason Roope Shield Final
Great Plumstead Bowls Club on Saturday 2nd September.
Two weeks ago Wootton Park Bowls Club represented Norfolk in the Final of the Durham Centenary Cup at Skegness losing out by 6 shots to the Stute BC from Derbyshire.
On Saturday Wootton Park took on Acle at Great Plumstead BC to see who would represent Norfolk in next years Durham Cup.
Acle came out of the blocks very quickly and lead by 32 shots to 10 after 5 ends. Wootton Park came into the game over the next 5 end reducing the deficit to 11 shots and made even further progress over the next 5 ends to lead by 2 shots. Wootton Park extended their lead to 5 shots after 20 ends. At this point the game started to change again with Acle fighting back strongly. The change was quite dramatic as Acle scored 28 shots to Wootton Park’s 9 over the last 5 ends. Final score Acle 101 Wootton Park 87.
County President Paul Tree presented the Jason Roope Shield to Acle Captain Roy Himpleman.
Rink scores(Acle first):-
EBF National Championship Finals
Suncastle Greens Skegness
Five National Titles for Norfolk bowlers.
The men and women Federation bowlers travelled to Skegness for the EBF National Championships. Norfolk are represented at these Championships by the County Champions in the various competitions.
The weather in Skegness was very good all week with sunny conditions with a strong wind on some days.
Norfolk had one of their most successful championships for a number of years coming home with 5 titles.
The finals of the various competitions are played over the Friday and Saturday. Norfolk's success started on Friday afternoon when Sandra Faircloth, Edna Land and Elaine Donovan won the 2 Wood Rinks beating a trio from Northumberland 22 shots to 12.
Saturday saw Norfolk have 5 representatives in the finals. Both Champion of Champions Singles were picked up by players from Norfolk. Linda Blake winning the Ladies version 21-
A good week for Norfolk's bowlers
County League Play Offs
Great Plumstead Bowls Club played host to the County League play offs on Saturday.
The Semi Finals featured games between Cromer Crabs and Potter Heigham Robbins and Gissing versus Wootton Park A.
The game between Cromer and Potter Heigham was competitive from the start. Cromer leading by 6 shots after 5 ends. Potter Heigham hit back over the next 5 ends and the match was level at 23 shots each. Ends 11 to 15 proved crucial as Cromer scored 23 shots to Potter Heigham’s 10. Cromer held on over the last 3 ends and ran out winners by 57 shots to 42.
In the Gissing v Wootton Park game it was the Wootton Park team who started the better taking a 7 shot lead after 5 ends. At 10 ends the gap was still only 10 shots. From this point Wootton Park piled on the pressure and Gissing conceded with a number of ends still to play.
So the final was between Cromer Crabs and Wootton Park A.
Wootton Park started very strongly and lead by 27 shots to 5 after 5 ends and 45-
County President Paul Tree presented the Heddy Blyth Trophy to the Wootton Park team.
So another league season has ended, we had one very bad week with the weather when the majority of games were postponed. Otherwise the league was completed without any major issues.
Great Plumstead bowls club hosted the final of this years County Cup onThursday between Caister and Potter Heigham.
The game was very tight throughout with Caister taking a 4 shots lead after 5 ends. Their lead was down to 3 shots at 10 ends but up to 8 shots after 15 ends. Only 7 shots seperated the teams after 18 ends, Caister finished strongly to run out winners by 72 shots to 61.
Rink scores(Caister names first):-
The County Cup was presented by County President Paul Tree.
Photo of winning team on Team page.
Burton Cup.
The East Area hosted the Burton Cup on Sunday 30th July at Acle Bowls Club.
South Area won the trophy. Photo of winning team on Team page.
County Cup Semi Finals results
Potter Heigham 79 Gissing 69.
Caister 96 North Walsham New Road 50.
Final on Thursday 3rd August at Great Plumstead BC. 6.30.
Subsaidiary Cup Semi Finals results
Pulham Market 54 Acle 86
Holt 67 Gressenhall 66
Final to be played on Thursday 27th July at North Walsham New Road.
NCWBA and NCBA County Championship Finals
Saturday 15th July and Sunday 16th July
The lady Federation bowlers gathered at Caister BC on Saturday for their County Championship finals.
Results were as follows:-
2 Wood Singles. S Blanch 12 L Young 21. 4 Bowl Singles. L Mills 21 L Potter 18. Champion of Champions Singles. L Mills 11 L Blake 21. Senior Singles. L Blake 21 E Donovan 12. Under 25 Singles. L Siely 21 A Wall 10. Secretaries Singles. M Himpleman 21 L Blake 19. Pairs. S Blanche & L Blake 7 C Turner & S Siely 18. Senior Pairs. J Kirby & M Himpleman 13 S Moore & S Faircloth 19. 2 Wood Blocks. E Land, S Faircloth & E Donovan 22 J Gott, S Blanch & L Blake 8. 3 Wood Triples. L Hall, J Finein & G Carthew 3 J Gott, S Blanch & L Blake 27.
On Sunday the action moved to Holt BC where the Men’s and Mixed Competitions were played.
Results were as follows:-
2 Bowl Singles. C Blake 21 V Hudson 19. 4 Bowl Singles. A Siely 22 C Blanche 7. Champion of Champion Singles. T Baker 14 W Burrage 21. Senior Singles. A Sayer 21 C Blake 14. Secretaries Singles. A Flynn 17 D Wood 21. Under 25 Singles. T Codman 12 L Clapham 22. Pairs. T Briggs & M Jacobs 14 L & E Clapham 16. Senior Pairs. R Lock & D George 12 P Fergusson & C Hunter 20. Mixed Pairs S & T Hardingham 18 S & A Siely 21. Senior Mixed Pairs. J & V Hudson 16 J Gott & C Blake 14. Under 25 Open Pairs. R Hudson & R Simper 12 L Cook & A Wall 20. 2 Bowl Rinks. D Webb, A Hunter & D Garner 16 T Baker, A Folker & I Whiley 25. 3 Bowl Rinks. C Blake, G Rice(Sub) & I Wones 21 J Hudson, L Leverett & V Hudson 4. Mixed Rinks. P Whitehead, R Morgon & D Cawthorne 14 S Siely, D Rowsell & A Siely 17.
The winners now go on to represent Norfolk at the EBF National Championships being held on the Suncastle greens at Skegness from 19th to 26th August.
Schedule for County Championship Finals at Holt Bowls Club on Sunday 16th July.
9.30. 2 Bowl Singles. C Blake v V Hudson: 4 Bowl Singles. A Siely v C Blanche: Men's Senior Pairs. R Lock & D George v P Fergusson & C Hunter.
11.30. Mixed Pairs. S & T Hardingham v S & A Siely: Under 25 Singles. T Codman v L Clapham: Senior Mixed Pairs. J & V Hudson v J Gott & C Blake: Champion of Champions. T Baker v W Burrage.
1.30pm. Secretaries Singles. A Flynn v D Wood: Men's Pairs. T Briggs & M Jacobs v E & L Clapham:
Senior Singles. A Sayer v C Blake.
3.30pm. 3 Bowl Rinks. C Blake, P Long & I Wones v J Hudson, L Leverett & V Hudson: Mixed Rinks. P Whitehead, R Morgan & D Cawthorne v S Siely, D Rowsell & A Siely: 2 Bowl Rinks. D Webb, A Hunter & D Garner v T Baker, A Folker & I Whiley: Under 25 Open Pairs. R Hudson & R Simper v L Cook & A Wall.
County Semi Final results.
2 Bowl Singles. C Blake 21 A Flynn 9. N Day 11 V Hudson 21. 4 Wood Singles. A Siely 21 A Faulker 19. C Blanch 21 M Wilkinson 18. Champion of Champions Singles. S Simpson 9 T Baker 21. I Wones 6 W Burrage 21. Under 25 Singles. T Codman 21 R Simper 20. R Brooks 20 L Clapham 21. Senior Singles. A Sayer 21 S Elliott 9. E Feavearyear 14 C Blake 21. Secretaries Singles. A Sayer 19 D Wood 21. J Harvey 8 A Flynn 21. Pairs. T Briggs & M Jacobs 21 J Hudson & I Whiley 16. E & L Clapham 20 C Ramsbottom & A Flynn 11. Senior Pairs. A Sayer & R Bunton 17 R Lock & D George 18. C Hunter & P Fergusson 20 P Allard & P Allard 13. Mixed Pairs. T & S Hardingham 16 B Master & N Howell 11. S & A Siely 21 C & P Forster 8. Senior Mixed Pairs. S Faircloth & P Randell 3 J Gott & C Blake 26. E Evans & D Crosby 9 J & V Hudson 22. Under 25 Open Pairs. R Hudson & R Simper 22 A Deal & L Siely 9. L Cook & A Wall 21 D & T Codman 19. Mixed Rinks. L Young, A Green & D Shimmell 13 S Siely, D Rowsell & A Siely 28. M Anderson,D Mathie & B Brodie 17 P Whitehead, R Morgan & D Cawthorne 18. 2 Bowl Rinks. D Webb, A Hunter & D Garner 26 I London, T Hardingham & T Gibson 17. T Baker, A Folker & I Whiley 18 A Deal, D Rowsell & A Siely 2. 3 Bowl Rinks. C Blake, P Long & I Wones 19 R Lock, D High & D George 18. T Briggs, D Flaxman & M Jacobs 14 J Hudson, L Leverett & V Hudson 15.
Disappointing weekend for County Teams.
The Adams and Newton Trophy teams took on Northants in their final round robin games this season. The Adams trophy were looking for a good win and a minimum 17 points to ensure progress to the National Final.
The game started promisingly as Norfolk took a 5 shot lead after 5 ends. By 10 ends Northants had moved into a 6 shot lead which they extended to 10 shots after 15 ends. The scores at 20 ends were Norfolk 108 Northants 121. The gap was down to 12 ends with 6 ends to go. The Norfolk players produced a strong finish, but were not able to overturn the result finally losing by 2 shots. With only 6 points for their efforts the team saw their chances of qualifying vanish.
Rink scores:-
The Newton Trophy team suffered a difficult afternoon losing by 217 shots to 132, winning on one rink.
Norfolk's Under 25 team were hoping their neighbours Suffolk could do them a favour by beating Hunts A on Sunday. Going into the game Norfolk had an 8-
Norfolk's Adams Trophy and Under 25 teams win and keep Skegness final hopes alive.
It was another busy weekend for Norfolk's EBF County teams.
On Saturday the Adams and Newton Trophy teams took on Huntingdonshire and on Sunday the Under 25 team played hosts to Suffolk B.
The Adams Trophy game was played at Great Plumstead Bowls Club. Starting well Norfolk took a 17shot lead after 5 ends. After 10 ends the lead had increased to 33 shots and to 38 at the end of 15 ends with all 6 rinks winning. The lead was still 31 shots after 20 ends, but was reduced to 28 shots after 25 ends. The Norfolk team finished strongly finally winning by 187 shots 146 picking up 19 points.
This result puts Norfolk at the top of the Southern Group with one game to play. Next Saturday the team travel to Northants looking for a good result to confirm qualification for the National final.
Rink scores:-
After last weeks win the Newton Trophy team were looking for back-
Rink scores:-
On Sunday the Under 25 team entertained Suffolk B at Cawston B C. Things didn't start well for Norfolk as Suffolk took a 12-
This result keeps the hopes of reaching the National final alive but they need Suffolk to take points off Hunts next week.
Rink scores:-
Final hopes damaged by weekend results for Adams and Under 25 teams.
The Adams Trophy travelled to Radwinter BC to take on North Essex hoping to build on their good start to the season.
After 5 ends Norfolk faced a 8 shot deficit and by 10 ends this had increased to 15 shots. The deficit was reduced to 12 shots after 15 ends and only 6 shots separated the teams after 20 ends were played. The Norfolk team were fighting hard but North Essex extended their lead to 8 shots with 6 ends to play. North Essex finished the stronger and ran out winners by 172-
Rink scores:-
After last weeks disappointment against Suffolk the Newton Trophy team were looking to bounce back to winning ways against North Cambs at March BC.
Norfolk took a 2 shot lead after 5 ends which they extended to 11 shots after 10 ends. The next 5 ends were very poor for Norfolk as North Cambs scored 36 shots to Norfolk’s 21. At 20 ends Norfolk still trailed by 16 shots and at 25 ends things were not looking good as the gap had widened to 18 shots. A superb effort over the last 6 ends saw the deficit overturned with Norfolk winning by 177 shots to 166. Norfolk picked up 16 points.
Rink scores:-
On Sunday the Under 25 team travelled to Papworth BC to take on Hunts B. Having secured two wins against Hunts A and Suffolk A hopes were high.
Things started promisingly as they took a 4 shot lead after 5 ends. Things still looked good at 10 ends as the lead stood at 6 shots. From this point on the game went against them rapidly. They went 1 shot down at 15 ends, 8 shots down at 20 and and the final score was Norfolk 55 Hunts B 66. Norfolk picked up only 2 points.
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Mixed Saturday for Norfolk County teams.
Both of Norfolk's EBF County teams travelled to Suffolk on Saturday looking to build on the good results against Lincolnshire last Saturday.
The Adam Trophy team played at Leiston Bowls Club and were embroiled in a real scrap from the opening ends. An early lead for Norfolk was slowly reduced by Suffolk and after 15 ends only 2 shots separated the teams, Norfolk 84 Suffolk 82. The game remained tight through the remaining 16 ends but Norfolk managed to hang on to win by 3 shots picking up 16 points.
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In the Newton Trophy game Norfolk had a chastening afternoon. A very poor start saw them trailing by 33 shots after 5 ends. Things got worse over the remaining ends with Suffolk running out winners by 214 shots to 125. With only 1 Norfolk rink winning they only picked up 2 points.
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Next Saturday, 17th June, the Adams team travel to Radwinter BC to take on North Essex and the Newton team are playing at March BC against North Cambs. On Sunday the Under 25 team travel to Papworth BC to play Hunts B. All games start at 2.00pm.
Double success for Norfolk Teams
Norfolk's EBF County Bowls Teams opened their summer campaign against Lincolnshire on Saturday.
The Adams Trophy team were at Great Plumstead Bowls Club their home venue this season.
Norfolk's players came out of the starting blocks very quickly building up a 19 shot lead after 5 ends. By the 10th end the Norfolk lead had grown to a substantial 40 shots. The lead continue to grow, 45 shots at 15 ends, 56 at 20 ends and 70 shots at 25 ends. The game settled down at this stage and Norfolk ran out winners by 193 shots to 123. Winning on 5 of the 6 rinks Norfolk secured 20 of the available 22 points.
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R G Carter Bowl Club has been the home for the Newton Trophy team for a number of years. Norfolk again started strongly taking an 11 shot lead after 5 ends. The lead grew to 26 shots after 10 ends . After 15 ends Norfolk lead by 84 shots to 69. After this the Norfolk lead gradually increased, 41 shots at 20 ends, 35 at 25 ends and a final gap of 41 shots. Norfolk won by 178 shots to 137. Winning on 4 rinks Norfolk picked up 18 points.
Rink scores: L Edmonds, B George & K Humphrey 27-
Next Saturday, 10th June, the Norfolk teams are away to local rivals Suffolk. The Adams game is being played at Leiston BC and the Newton game at Laxfield BC. Both games start at 2.00pm.
Under 25's make it two out of two.
The Norfolk Federation Under 25's travelled to Suffolk on Sunday for the second game in this years Reg Wright Trophy. After an impressive start last week the team were looking to add to their points total.
Norfolk got off to a flying start taking a 9 shot lead after 5 ends. Building on the good start they extended the lead to 15 shots at 10 ends and 26 shots at 15 ends.
The players just had to hold their nerve and a good result was on the cards. Suffolk reduced the deficit to 18 shots after 20 ends, but a strong finish saw Norfolk home 77 shots to 58, picking up 8 of the available points.
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The team play their next game on Sunday 18th June away to Hunts.
The outdoor bowls season is now in full swing with Norfolk's Under 25 team playing their opening game in the Reg Wright Trophy against last years National Champions Huntingdonshire. The game was played at Cawston Bowls Club on Sunday.
Norfolk opened the game strongly taking a 5 shot lead after 5 ends,17 shots to 12. The gap remained the same at 10 ends, Norfolk 29 Hunts 24. Over the next 5 ends Hunts scored strongly taking a 5 shot lead which they maintained until he 20th end. The last 5 ends proved critical as Norfolk scored 23 shots whilst Hunts only scored 10. This left Norfolk winners by 74 shots to 66 picking up 8 of the available 10 points.
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Next Sunday the team travel to take on the old enemy Suffolk at Thurlton with the game starting at 2.00pm.
The counties senior teams start their summer campaigns on Saturday with the Adams Trophy team playing at a new venue, Great Plumstead BC. At R G Carters BC the Newton team will also be playing their first game of the season. In both cases the opposition will be Lincolnshire, both games start at 2.00pm.
Spectators are very welcome at both venues.
County Cup
This is Norfolk's premier roving jack competition. Results from the opening games were as follows. North Walsham New Road 114 Cawston 51. Suffield Park 50 Gissing 88. Potter Heigham 78 Whissonsett 57. Great Plumstead 88 Dickleburgh 52. Holt 66 Martham 105. Gressenhall 50 Bawdeswell 98. Caister 88 Swanton Abbott 54. Pulham Market 70 Smallburgh & Dilham 70. Smallburgh & Dilham won after extra end.
Vertu Honda v Lincolnshire.
This year the game was played at Boston IBC on Sunday 2nd April. The game is an annual challenge between the executives of the two counties, played over 25 ends of 2 wood triples.
Lincolnshire took and early lead of 9 shots after the first 5 ends. Norfolk held on over the next 5 ends keeping the gap to 11 shots after 10 ends. Unfortunately the Lincolnshire lead extended to 15 shots after 15 ends and was still 15 shots at the end of 20 ends. Lincolnshire produced a really strong last 5 ends and ran out winners by 103 shots to 71.
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Derbyshire Trophy.
Northants A travelled to Gallow IBC looking for enough points to enable them to qualify for the National final.
Norfolk started strongly and took a 5 shot lead after 5 ends. The next 5 ends saw Norfolk score 24 shots against Northants 9. The lead increased to 24 shots after 15 ends. The lead was reduced by 6 shots over the next 5 ends. Norfolk ran out winners after the 25 ends by 96 shots to 80 taking 12 of the available 14 points. This result means Lincolnshire qualify for the National final.
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Indoor County Competition Finals.
Another season of Federation Indoor County Competitions reached the Finals stage on Sunday at Gallow Indoor Bowls Club.
Both the men's and women's Finals were held on the same day. A number of the regular faces were involved in the finals but some new names will be appearing on the championship trophies.
In the 10.00am session G Ramsbottom won the Men’s Senior Singles 21-
In the 12.00 session J Kirby continued her winning ways this time in the Senior Singles beating L Blake 21-
title partnering M Elliott and M Linford to a 26-
The final session featured the 3 pairs competitions. In the Mixed Pairs D Cawthorne completed a second win partnering J Ashmore to a 22-
The winners go on to represent Norfolk at the Federation National Championships being held at Lincoln Indoor Bowls Club 24th to 30th April.
Derbyshire Trophy V North Cambs
Sunday 5th February March IBC.
Norfolk started well taking a 4 shot after 5 ends, this increased to 7 ends at 10 ends and 16 shots after 15 ends. The next 5 ends proved crucial as Norfolk scored 26 shots to North Cambs 8. The Score at 20 ends was Norfolk 86 North Cambs 52. Keeping up the pressure over the last 5 ends Norfolk ran out winners on 3 of the 4 rinks by 105-
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Indoor County Competition Finals.
Being played at Gallow IBC on Sunday 12th February.
10.00 am. Senior Singles. G Ramsbottom v A Sayer. Rink 1. Ladies Singles. P Rolph v L Blake. Rink 4. Mens Triples. I Wones, G Punchard & J Wells v D Cawthorne, L Leverett & M Riches. Rink 2. Ladies Triples. E Land, S Faircloth & J Kirby v J Ashmore,I Lambert & P Whitehead. Rink 3.
12.00. Noon. Mens Singles. D Cawthore V G Ramsbottom. Rink 3. Ladies Senior Singles. J Kirby v L Blake. Rink 1. Mixed Triples. M Elliott, M Linford & I Wones v B Meeks, D Goodley & R Parker.
2.00pm. Pairs. I Wones & G Punchard v A Sayer & R Bunton. Rink 3. Ladies Pairs. J Ramsbottom & L Blake v G Reeve & E Cole. Rink 2. Mixed Pairs. J Ashmore & D Cawthorne v M Linford & J Wells. Rink 1.
Indoor Semi Finals results.
The games were played on 8th and 15 th of January at Gallow IBC.
Singles. G Ramsbottom 21 I Wones 18. D Cawthorne 21 M Elliott 6.
Pairs. A Sayer & R Bunton 16 D Cawthorne & S Pope 15. I Wones & G Punchard 16 G Ramsbottom & C Blake 15
Mixed Pairs. D Cawthorne & J Ashmore 20 L Blake & I Wones 6. S Blanche(Sub) & J Wells 25 F Hendricks & D Stamp 7,
Triples. I Wones, G Punchard & J Wells 20 M Chapman,S Peach & S King 16. D Cawthorne, L Leverett & M Riches 19 R Hudson, T Baker & V Hudson 10.
Mixed Triples. M Elliott, M Linford & S Elliott(sub) 17 S Blanche,G Punchard & J Wells 15. B Meeks, D Goodley & R Parker 21 D Cawthorne, N Moseley & M Riches 9.
Senior Singles. Both walk overs for A Sayer & G Ramsbottom.
Derbyshire Trophy.
Norfolk opened their 2022/23 season against Hunts at Huntingdon IBC on Sunday
13th November.
Sadly things didn't go as hoped and the team lost by 78 shots to 86. Only winning on one rink.Triples.
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The action moved to Peterborough IBC on 20th November where Norfolk took on Northants B. Again the result wasn't in Norfolk's favour as they lost by 81 shots to 100.
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Annual General Meeting 2022
The Annual General Meeting of the NCBA was held at R G Carter BC on Sunday 6th November.
The following were elected to office for the 2022/23 year,
President Paul Tree. Vice President David Wood. Junior Vice President Vacant. Chairman John Hudson. Vice Chairman Roy Himpleman. Secretary Jane Watson. Treasurer Roger Greef. Match Secretary David Filby. Outdoor Competition Secretary Trevor Hardingham. Indoor Competition Secretary Andy Sayer. Press Officer David Cole. EBF Delegate Andy Sayer. Adams Captain John Hudson. Newton Captain Trevor Hardingham. Reg Wright A team Captain Andy Sayer. Reg Wright B team Captain Gary Hewitt. Executive and Derbyshire Captain Andy Sayer.
The position of Junior Vice President is vacant. If anyone is interested in helping the County by filling this post please contact the County Secretary.
Skegness 2022.
The National finals held on the Suncastle Greens in Skegness at the end of August proved to be one of the most successful for Norfolk of recent years.
The men returned with 3 titles and the Ladies with 2 titles.
For the men Ian Wones returnes to his winning ways picking up the Champion of Champions Singles title. The future of the county looks bright as Ryan Huson and Reagan Simper won the Open Under 25 pairs. The third win came in the 3 Wood Rinks which saw Matthew Warnes, Max Harrison and Jack Wells bringing home the trophy.
For the Ladies the week open well as the Siver Vase team won their final comfortably. We had to wait until the last day for them to up their second title as Judy Gott, Sue Lee and Lynda Blake won the 3 Bowl Rinks.
County Club Championship Final
Saturday 3rd September.
R G Carter BC hosted the final of the County Club Championship between Wootton Park and Gissing.
Wootton Park started the game strongly and moved into a 7 shots lead after 5 ends. They increased their lead to 9 shots after 10 ends and the lead was still 9 shots after 15 ends. Ends 16 to 20 proved pivotel in the game as Wootton Park scored 22 shots to Gissings 8.
So going into the last 5 ends Wootton Park lead by 78 to 55 shots.
Gissing produced a very strong and spirited last 5 ends scoring 25 shots to Wootton Parks 9. However this was to late to change the overall result as Wootton Park ran out winners by 87 shots to 80.
County President Andy Sayer presented the Jason Roope Shield to Wootton Park Captain Vernon Hudson.
Wootton Park now go on to represent Norfolk in the Durham Centenary Trophy next season.
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County League Play Offs.
Great Plumstead Bowls Club Saturday 13th August.
With the Semi Finals and Final being played on the same day it was a hard days bowls particularly with the extreme temperatures.
In the morning session Fakenham ran out winners by 60 shots to 46 against Gissing BC and Martham Hawks getting home by 56 shots to 35 against Smallburgh and Dilham.
In the final Martham started well holding a 4 shot lead after 5 ends. Fakenham hit back strongly over the next 5 ends to move into the lead by 4 shots. They extended their lead over the 6 ends to run out winners by 58 shots to 47.
County President Andy Sayer presented the Heddie Blyth trophy to Fakenhams Captain Matthew Warnes.
County Cup Final 2022
Played at Caister BC 4th August.
The final featured teams from Martham BC and Acle BC. The final score after a tight game was Martham 70 Acle 79.
Rink Scores(Martham first):-
Subsidiary Cup Final 2022
Played at Suffield Park.
The final was between Smallburgh and Dilham and Holt. In a tight game Smallburgh and Dilham ran out winners by 74 shots to 62.
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County Competition Finals.
It was a busy weekend for Norfolk’s EBF bowlers as they played the finals of this years County Championships.
The weekend started with the Ladies playing their finals at R G Carters BC over Friday and Saturday.
There were two very good singles games played on Friday with Sandra Faircloth winning the 4 Bowl Singles 21-
The Saturday saw the Secretaries Cup being won 21-
The action on Sunday moved to Kings Lynn BC for the Men’s and Mixed competitions.
In very hot conditions their was some very good bowling. The 3 Wood Rinks open proceedings with Max Harrison, Jack Wells & Mathew Warnes winning a close tussle 13-
Jake Chapman and Bradley George. The final game saw Richard Bunton pick up his third title in the Senior Mixed Pairs partnering Angie Royal to a 18-
There are going to be some very busy bowlers representing Norfolk at EBF/EWBF finals in Skegness.
County Competition Semi Finals results.
The Men and Women Federation bowlers played the semi finals of their County Competitions over the 8th to 10th July.
The Mens Competitions were played at Kings Lynn BC.
Results as Follows:-
Under 25 Singles. R Hudson 21 J Smith 16. L Clapham 21 E Lambert 12. Veterans Singles. C Blake 21 M Harvey 20. A Sayer 21 K Breame 16. 2 Bowl Singles. A Flynn 21 C Blake 15. W Burrage 22 T Baker 12. 4 Bowl Singles. W Burrage 21 C Ramsbottom 13. A Folker 22 J Katra 11. Champion of Champion Singles. G Keeley 21 A Siely 14. I Wones 21 W Burrage 13. Secretaries Singles. D Wood 21 R Himpleman 14. J Harvey 21 A Sayer 20. Open Under 25 Pairs. R Hudson & R Simper 19 A Deal & L Siely 12. Pairs. R James & T Elvin 14 S Peach & M Chapman 13. D Webb & D Garner 21 A Flynn & C Ramsbottom 18. Senior Pairs. B Wymer & R Church 26 R James & T Elvin 11. A Sayer & R Bunton 21 C James & C Binns 7. Mixed Pairs. B Wymer & J Church 23 L Mills & P Webb 5. C & S Blanche 19 N Howell & B Masters 12. Senior Mixed Pairs. A Royal & R Bunton 18 S Faircloth & P Randell 13. E & L Barber 21 L & R James 10. 2 Bowl Rinks. A Deal, D Rowsell & A Siely 19 D Wood, S Thompson & P Forster 15. C Blake, P Long & I Wones 27 T Baker R BLyth & A Folker 11. 3 Bowl Rinks. M Harrison, J Wells & M Warnes 21 S Hollingsworth, C Harmer & R Anderson-
The finals will take place at Kings Lynn BC on Sunday 17th July. 9.30am start.
The Ladies played their games at R G Carters BC in Drayton.
The results were as follows:-
2 Bowl Singles. S Blanche 21 A Chambers 10. L Siely 2 S Faircloth 7. 4 Wood Singles. S Faircloth 21 C Turner 17. E Evans 21 J Crosby 14. 2 Wood Senior Singles. L Barber 21 E Evans 8. S Hardingham 21 J Cockrill 7.
Champion of Champion Singles. L Blake 21 V Smith 12.J Kirby 21 L Barber 19. Secretaries Singles. L Blake 21 M Himpleman 17. Pairs. S Siely & M Himpleman 18 C Playford & B Masters 17. Senior Pairs. L Cannell & G Reeve 26 P Scott & L Barber 13. 3 Wood Triples. J Gott, S Lee & L Blake 17. C Forster, J Allen & J Jolly 8.
The finals will be played at R G Carter BC on Saturday 16th July.
EBF Inter County Games.
Sadly the Adams Trophy game v Northants was cancelled. However the Newton Trophy game went ahead as scheduled.
To keep their chances of progressing to the National Final the Norfolk team needed to record a good win against Northants and hope that Hunts could beat Lincolnshire.
The first part of the equation went well. Norfolk opened the game strongly and held a 11 shot lead after 5 ends. This was reduced to 7 shots after 10 ends. But by 15 ends the gap had grown to 20 shots. Norfolk continued strongly and increased their lead to 32 shots at 20 ends. There was a further increase to 50 shots at 25 ends with the final scores Norfolk 202 Northants 136. Norfolk picked up 19 points. Sadly this was not enough as Linconshire also won picking up 20 points,
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A FCounty Cup.
Quarter Finals results
Great Plumstead 61 Martham 85
Gissing 86 Bawdeswell 49
Dickleburgh 86 v Caister 1 61
Wissonsett 62 v Acle 77
Semi Finals
To be played 21st July. 6.30pm start.
Martham v Gissing at Acle BC
Dickleburgh v Acle at Great Plumstead.
Subsidiary Cup
Quarter Finals results
Suffield Park 75 v Swanton Abbott 53
NW New Road 61 v Smallburgh & Dilham 79
Holt 77 Cawston 75
Caister 2 walk over.
Semi Finals.
To be played 14th July. 6.30pm start.
Suffield Park v Smallburgh and Dilham at Holt
Caister 2 v Holt at Smallburgh and Dilham.
Inter County games 25th and 26th June
The Adams Trophy Team and the Newton Trophy Team travelled to Hunts on Saturday for the latest games.
The Adams team played at St Ives BC.
Norfolk were 5 shots down after 5 ends but by the end of 10 ends the gap was up to 30shots. The gap reduced slightly by 15 ends to 28 shots and was again reduced by 1 shot to 27 shots after 20 ends. Norfolk managed to close the gap to 15 shots with 6 ends to play. A strong finish by Hunts saw them run out winners by 193 shots to 164. Norfolk picked up 5 points. This result ends any chance Norfolk had of reaching the National Final.
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The Newton Trophy game was played at Somersham BC,
This turned out to be a much better afternoon for the Norfolk bowlers. Trailing by 4 shots after 5 ends and 1 shot after 10 ends the players then changed gear. At 15 ends Norfolk held a 12 shot lead. The next 5 ends were critical as Norfolk scored 50 shots to Hunts 11. Norfolk kept up the pressure and finally ran out winners by 71 shots, picking up 20 points. Rink scores:-
On Saturday 2nd July the Norfolk team take on Northants. The Adams Trophy game is at Holt BC and the Newton Trophy game at R G Carter BC. Both games start at 2.00pm.
On Sunday the Under 25 team travelled to Suffolk to take on Suffolk B at Halesworth BC.
Norfolk took a narrow 2 shot lead after 5 ends increasing the gap to 12 shots at 10 ends and 24 shots at 15 ends. The Norfolk players continued to extend their lead and after 25 ends ran out winners by 85 shots to 49.
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Inter County games 18th and 19th June was a busy and successful weekend for Norfolk’s EBF County Teams.
The Adams Trophy team were at Holt BC on Saturday taking on North Essex.
This was a tight game throughout. Norfolk had a 5 shot lead after 5 ends. North Essex moved into a 4 shot lead at 10 ends and they continued to hold a slender lead. With 6 ends left to play they held a narrow 1 shot lead. A strong last 6 ends from Norfolk saw them turn the game round and run out winners by 175 shots to 163, picking up 16 points.
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Over at R G Carter BC the Newton Trophy team were taking on North Cambs. Norfolk started slowly and fell behind by 9 shots after 5 ends. By the end of 10 ends Norfolk had turned the game round an led by 19. The Norfolk lead increased steadily and they ran out winners by 181 shots to 134 picking up 20 points.
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On Suday Cawston BC was the venue for the Under 25 team to take on Hunts B.
This turned out to be a comfortable afternoon for the Norfolk team. Taking a 7 shot lead after 5 ends and going from strength to strength finally running out winners by 109 shots to 31.
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Adams and Newton Trophy games v Suffolk
After last weeks encouraging start in the Adams Trophy v Lincolnshire the Norfolk players were looking for a good result against local rivals Suffolk on Saturday at Holt BC.
The game turned out to be very close. After 5 ends Norfolk held a 7 shot lead. After 10 ends the lead was down to 3 shots but by 15 ends the lead was back out to 8 shots. Norfolk still held a 6 shot lead after 20 ends but by 25 ends the teams were level at 134 shots each A tense last 6 ends followed with Suffolk finally edging the game by 1 shot. As Norfolk only won on 2 rinks they only picked up 4 of the available 22 points.
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This Saturday the Norfolk team take on North Esssex at Holt BC 2.00pm start.
The situation with the Newton Trophy team was that a win was essential to keep this years hopes alive after the loss to Lincolnshire last week.
This game was going the way of Suffolk in the early stages and they lead for most of the game. However a strong finish by the Norfolk players turned a double digit deficit round and they ran out winners by 168 shots to 164 picking up 16 points.
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This Saturday Norfolk take on North Essex at R G Carter BC 2.00pm start.
The Norfolk Under 25 teamare playing their 3rd game of the season on Sunday at Cawston BC. They will be taking on Hunts B with the game starting at 2.00pm.
EBF Inter County Bowls, Adams and Newton V Lincolnshire.
Norfolk,s senior EBF Inter County teams opened their summer campaings on Saturday with games against Lincolnshire.
The Adams Trophy team travelled to Burton House BC in Boston expecting a really tough afternoon. In fact things went well for Norfrolk and they came away with a resounding win.
Norfolk started strongly taking a 14 shot lead after 5 ends, this extended to 35 shots after 10 ends and 40 shots after 15 ends. Keeping up the pressure Norfolk continued to expand the lead 49 after 20 ends and 53 at 25 ends. A strong finish saw Norfolk home by 199 shots to 125, picking up 20 points.
Rink scores:-
R Hudson, G Gibson & D Cawthorne 22-
In the Newton Trophy game played at Grantham Norfolk had a more difficult time. They fell behind by 10 shots after 5 ends, 14 shots at 10 ends and 15 shots at 15 ends. The gap had reduced to 9 shots at 20 ends and at 25 ends was down to 4 shots. This time however Lincolnshire finished the stronger running out winners by 166 shots to 152. Norfolk picked up 6 points.
Rink scores:-
G Bowgen & M Sparrow 22-
On Saturday 11th June Norfolk entertain Suffolk with the Adams Trophy game being played at Holt BC and the Newton Trophy game being played at R G Carter BC Drayton. Both games start at 2.00pm. Come along and give the Norfolk players some support.
Under 25,s Inter County Game v Suffolk A.
Cawston BC was the venue for the Norfolk Under 25 game v Suffolk on Sunday. Following the narrow loss last week to Hunts and win was very much needed. The yongsters turned on a stron display winning on two of the 3 rinks and running out winners by 96 shots to 46. Norfolk were always in control of the game holding an 18 shot lead after 5 ends. The lead was still 18 shots after 10 ends but increased vti 26 shots after 15 ends. The lead increased to 36 shots at 20 ends and a strong last 5 ends saw the gap extend to 50 shots.
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The next Under 25 game is on Sunday 19th June at Cawston BC v Hunts B.
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Inter County Under 25’s v Hunts.
Norfolk’s Under 25 EBF Bowlers opened their 2022 Reg Wright season with an away game to Hunts played at Sawtry BC.
Norfolk started strongly over the first 5 ends taking a 18 shots to 10 lead. Hunts hit back strongly over ends 6 to 10 turning the game round and holding a 4 shot lead. After 15 ends the game was still tight with Hunts holding a 5 shot lead.
Ends 16 to 20 turned out to be pivotel in the match as Hunts scored 13 shots to Norfolks 7. So going into the last 5 ends Hunts lead by 12 shots. Despite a spirited finish by the Norfolk team they could only claw back 4 of the 12 shots with Hunts winnning on 2 rinks and taking the overall by 70 shots ti 62.
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In order to give some other players experiece in these games 2 other blocks played against Hunts. This time Norfolk were more succesful winning both games.
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The team was made up of a combination of both young men and women.
The next game is on Sunday 5th June at Cawston BC v Suffolk with the game starting at 2.00pm.
Vertu Honda Trophy v Lincolnshire.
Sunday 13th March at Boston IBC.
Having lost the home leg of this match by 1 shot Norfolk’s Executive team needed to produce a good result away to Lincolnshire.
The game was very close with Lincolnshire holding a 1 shot lead after 5 ends. The lead increased to 6 shots after 10 ends and 11 shots at 15 ends. Norfolks players produced a very strong next 5 ends and the score at 20 ends looked very promising with Norfolk now leading by 8 shots. Lincolnshire hit back strongly over the last 5 ends and finally ran out winners by 102 shots to 93.
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Derbyshire v Lincolnshire.
After last weeks close loss to Northants A the Norfolk players knew a big win and help from other counties was ther only chance of making it to Newark for the National final.
Facing Lincolnshire at Lincoln IBC is never an easy task which wasn’t helped by some players being unavailable.
As last week the first 5 ends saw the home team take a 15 shot lead. This was reduced to 9 shots after 10 ends. However this was as close as it got as Lincolnshire increased their lead to 21 shots at 15 ends, 23 shots at 20 ends and a final score pf Norfolk 73 Linconshire 106.
Rink scores. A Sayer, M Sparrow & D Cawthorne 21-
Derbyshire Trophy V Northants A
Norfolk were looking to build on the superb start they to this years Derbyshire Trophy when they visited Northants A at Stamford IBC on 20th February.
As is often the case with away games the Norfolk team started slowly and after 5 ends they faced a 16 shot deficit. Things started to improve over the next 5 ends as they reduced the deficit to 6 shots. Northants had a stong next 5 ends increasing their lead to 58-
Rink scores. D Taney. L Leverett & M Riches 25-
Indoor County Championship Finals 2022.
Acle IBC Sunday 13th February 2022.
The Norfolk Federation bowlers gathered at Acle IBC on Sunday 13th February for the finals of this years Indoor County Competitions.
In the first session of the day the Ladies Pairs saw Yvonne and Sheila Hardingham run out winners by 23 shot to 21 against Geraldine Reeve and Elaine Cole. In the Mixed Pairs Daniel Seabourne and Jenny Kirby were to strong for Dennis Goodley and Barbara Meeks winning by 19 shots to 9. The Mixed Rinks saw Mark Elliott, Tia Linford and Ian Wones winning by 20 shots to 11 against Daniel Cawthorne, Nicola Moseley and Mark Riches.
The second session also had 3 games. In the Mens Pairs Ian Wones and Graham Punchard won a close encounter 21-
In the final session of the day Andria Morton, Marie Morton and Jenny Kirby won the Ladies Triples by 22 shots to 16 against Lynn Cannell, Geraldine Reeve and Barbara Meeks. In the Mens Triples Daniel Seabourne, Ian Wones and Jack Wells were in superb form and won 29-
With Ian Wones having qualified for 4 finals the Mens Singles was played early and he ran out winner in a very close contest against Danny Cawthorne 21 shots to 20. Due to injury the final of the Ladies Singles was not played and Jenny Kirby picked up the title.
The winners go on to represent Norfolk at the Federation National Finals being held at Newark IBC in late April.
Derbyshire Trophy
Norfolk v North Cambs
Sunday 6th February at Gallow IBC
The Norfolk team which took to the green against North Cambs had a number of changes due to a clash of dates. However this did not stop the team producing a good result, with wins on 3 rinks and a 24 shot win overall.
After 5 of the 15 ends Norfolk held a 2 shot lead but by 10 ends North Cambs had turned the game round and held a 3 shot lead. The next 5 ends went Norfolks way and they led 53-
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Indoor County Finals 2022
Acle IBC Sunday 13th February.
Order of play.
9.30am. Ladies Pairs. E Cole & M Haylett v Y & S Hardingham. Mixed Pairs. B Meeks & D Goodley v D Seabourne & J Kirby. Mixed Triples. M Linford, M Elliott & I Wones v N Moseley, D Cawthorne & M Riches.
12.00 noon. Mens Pairs. D Seabourne & J Wells v G Punchard & I Wones. Mens Senior Singles A Sayer v J Fruin. Ladies Senior Singles. P Rolph v J Kirby.
2.00pm. Mens Triples. D Seabourne, J Wells & I Wones v P Allard, J Hipperson & J Cooke. Ladies Triples. L Cannell, G Reeve & B Meeks v A Morton, M Morton & J Kirby.
Friday 4th February. Mens Singles I Wones v D Seabourne.
Wednesday 9th February. Ladies Singles. J Kirby V M Haylett.
Indoor County Competitions.
Semi Final Results.
Singles D.Cawthorne 21 C Hunter 15
I.Wones 21 S.Elliott 13
Senior singles A.Sayer 21 P.Allard 11
B.Wymer v J.Fruin postponed due to covid
Pairs D.Seabourne/J.Wells 20 R & V.Hudson 6
G.Punchard/I.Wones 17 P.Allard/J.Hipperson 6
Mixed pairs D.Goodley/B.Meeks 22 N.Moseley/D.Cawthorne 13
D.Seabourne/L.Cannell (sub) 16 S.Hardingham/R.Greef 15
Triples P.Allard/J.Hipperson/J.Cooke 25 J.Fruin/K.Scott Greenard/A.Jones 11
D.Seabourne/J.Wells/I.Wones w/o D.Webb/D.Smith/C.Hunter
Mixed triples M.Elliott/M.Linford/(sub)I.Wones 18 B.Kirby/B.Meeks(sub)D.Goodley 12
N.Moseley/D.Cawthorne/M.Riches 20 A.Sayer/S&T.Hardingham 9
Vertu Honda v Lincolnshire 5th December.
Norfolk’s executive team entertained Lincolnshire at Gallow IBC for the first leg of the Vertu Honda Challenge.
The game was very tight from the start with Norfolk having a 2 shot lead after 5 ends. By 10 ends the scores were level at 31 shots each. Licolnshire held a narrow 3 shots lead after 15 ends-
This sets up the return leg which will be played on 13th March at Boston IBC.
Rink scores:-
Norfolk v Northants B
Norfolk got off to a good winning start in this year's Derbyshire against Northants B
Racing into a 35.8 lead after 5 ends and extending it to 46 shots after 10 ends the momentum continued and at 15 ends the lead was 69 shots 100 to 31 with all blocks winning the margin became 84 shots on 20 ends with a final push winning by 102 shots
For a 14.0 points win 155 shots to 53
Rink scores
S.Savoury V.Hudson D.Cawthorne 46.M.Linnell 13
A.Sayer D.Rudling R.Mason 25 G.Agger 16
D.Taney L.Leverett M.Riches 31 P.Bailey 13
T.Baker L.Seppings J.Wells 53 T.Holroyd 11
Norfolk v Hunts 28th November
Norfolk entertained Huntingdonshire in their second Derbyshire game and after 5 ends held a one shot lead 20.19 over the next 5 ends they extended there to 21 shots 53.32
after 15 ends the scores were 71.46 to Norfolk it was extended by 4 shots 91.62 on 20 ends and with a final push ran out winners by 31 shots 109.78 for a 12.2 points win a good start for Norfolk in this year's competition but with 2 tricky away games need to keep this momentum going
Rink scores
A.Sayer D.Cawthorne R.Mason 39.B.Kitto 8
T.Baker L.Seppings J.Wells 12 J.Randell 29
D.Taney L.Leverett M.Riches 34 R.Stevens 20
S.Savoury V.Hudson S.King 24 R.Jepson 21
Next up is Nth Camps at home on 6th Feb at Gallows IBC
County AGM 2021.
The AGM of the NCBA was held on Sunday 7th November at R G Carter BC. The meeting opened with a minutes silence for the people who have passed away over the last 2 years.
The following were elected to the various Officer and other roles within the County.
President. Andy Sayer. Vice President Paul Tree. Junior Vice President David Wood. Chairman John Hudson.Vice Chairma. Roy Himpleman. Hon. Secretary Jane Watson. Treasurer Roger Greef. Match Secretary David Filby. EBF Delegate Andy Sayer. Press Officer David Cole. Outdoor Competion Secretary Trevor Hardingham. Safeguarding Officer Jane Watson. Adams Captain John Hudson. Newton Captain Trevor Hardingham. Re Wright Captain. A Team. Andy Sayer. Reg Wright Captain. B Team. Gary Hewitt. Executive and Derbyshire Captain. Andy Sayer.
Eversley Trophy.
The Officers team of Trevor Hardingham, David Cole, Matthew Sparrow, Andy Sayer, Roger Grieff and Gary Hewitt traveled to Newark on 10th Otober for the Eversley Trophy. The County last won the Trophy in 2008. After a very good days bowling with games against Suffolk, Northants, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire the team ran out winnners.
Jason Roope Shield Final.
R G Carters BC was the venue for the final of this years County Club Championship final between Wootton Park and Gissing. The wiining team to pick up the Jason Roope Shield.
After a very closely contested game Wootton Park ran out winners by 5 shots. They will now go on to represent Norfolk next season in the Inter County stage of the Durham Centenary Trophy.
Photo of the winning team on the Team Competition page.
Two National EBF Titles for Norfolk Bowlers
After a busy week of Bowls on the Suncastle Greens in Skegness Norfolk bowlers had made it through to four Finals.
First up on Friday afyernoon were the Acle Ladies Triple of Geraldine Reeve, Sheena Siely and Marion Himpleman taking on a triple from Lincolnshire. After some good bowling in the earlier rounds the Norfolk ladies had a tough day and lost by 21 shots to 7.
Saturday saw Norfolk represented in 3 finals with Wayne Burrage from Horsford plying in two of them.
In the 2 Bowl Singles Wayne lost by 21 shots to 15. On at the same time Gissing bowler David Wood continued the find form he had shown all week and ran out a comfortable winner by 21 shots to 9 to win the Secretaries Singles.
Wayne Burrage played his second game of the day and this time produced a very good 21-
County League Championship Play Off
The winners of Premier West Fakenham Town took on the winners of Premier East R G Carter A in the Play Off game at Cawston BC on 15th August.
Fakenham took an early lead of 3 shots after 5 ends. The gap increased to 6 shots after 10 ends. By the 15 end the game had tightened up with both teams standing on 41 shots. The final 3 end saw R G Carter go on a scoring spree to run out winners by 67 shots to 46.
Rink Scores(R G Carter First):-
County Cup Final.
Mattishall BC hosted the final of the County Cup on THursday 5th August with Gissing taking on Cawston.
After 5 ends Cawston held a narrow 2 shot advantage. At the ten end stage the game had swung in the opposite direction with Gissing leading by 4 shots. The gap was still 2 shots after 15 ends. From this point on Gissing took control of the game increasing their lead to 11 shots after 18 end and finaly running out winner by 70 shots to 54.
Rink scores(gissing first):-
Durham Cup Semi Finals
The two semi finals were played at Holt BC on 1/8/21. In the morning Kings Lynn BC played Wootton Park. Wootton Park ran out winners by 127 shots to 54.
In the afternoon game Acle took on Gissing. Gissing were the winners by 100 shots to 73.
Subsidiary Cup Final.
Swanton Abbott and Smallburgh and Dilham faced off in the Subsidiary Cup Final at North Walsham New road BC on 28th July.
Swanton Abbott started strongly and held a 19-
In a very close finish the final scores were Swanton Abbott 75 Smallburgh & Dilham 74.
Adams Trophy v Hunts. NCWBA and NCBA County Competition Finals.
The weekend of the 17th and 18th July was a very busy time for Norfolk's Federation bowlers.
On Saturday the men's Adams Trophy team travelled to St Ives to play Hunts in the game to decide which team played in the National Final in Skegness at the end of August.
Things didn't start well for Norfolk as they fell behind by 10 shots after 5 ends. By the 10th end things were looking a little better with the gap having reduced to only 2 shots, 51-
Rink scores for the game:-
Also on Saturday the NCWBA held their County Competition finals at Holt BC.
The results were as follows:-
Sunday saw the NCBA County Championships played at Great Plumstead Bowls Club with the following results:-
2 Bowl Rinks. Alex Deal, Darren Rowsell & Andy Siely 24 Damian Lamb, David Crosby & Paul Tree 13. Under 25 Singles. Regan Simper 9 Luke Clapham 21. Pairs. Dennis George & Paul High 8 Andy Sayer & Richard Bunton 18. Senior Mixed Pairs. Janet Church & Barnie Wymer 20 Eddie & Lilian Barber 13. Mixed Rinks. Andy Sayer, Jane Watson & Richard Bunton 16 Jane Cockrill, Graham Punchard & David Lamb 20. Mixed Pairs. Sheena & Andy Siely 18 Eve Evans & David Crosby 22 after extra end. Under 25 Open Pairs. Mat Warnes & Charlie Reynolds 16 Jake Chapman & Bradley George 17. Veteran Singles. Richard Anderson -
The winners of both the NCWBA and the NCBA competitions go on to represent Norfolk at the EBF Nation Championships being held on the Suncastle greens in Skegness at the end of Aug
Subsidiary Cup.
Results.
Preliminary Round. Holt 59 Swanton Abbott 100.
Quarter Finals. Swanton Abbott w/o. Dickleburgh 69 Caister 1 68. Caister 2 79 Great Plumstead 66. Pulham Market 60 Smallburgh & Dilham 83.
Semi Finals. Smallburgh & Dilham 88 v Caister 2 46. Swanton Abbott 101 Dickleburgh 58.
Final. Swanton Abbott v Smallburgh & Dilham at North Walsham New Road on 29th July. 6.30pm start.
County Competition Finals.
Being held at Great Plumstead Bowls Club on Sunday 18th July 2021.
Order of Play.
9.30am. 2 Bowl Rinks. Alex Deal, Darren Rowsell & Andy Siely v Damian Lamb, David Crosby & Paul Tree. Under 25 Singles. Regan Simper v Luke Clapham. Pairs Dennis George & Paul High v Andy Sayer & Richard Bunton.
11.30am. Senior Mixed Pairs. Janet Church & Barnie Wymer v Eddie Barber & Lilian Barber. Mixed Rinks. Andy Sayer, Jane Watson & Richard Bunton v Jane Cockrill, Graham Punchard & David Lamb. Mixed Pairs. Sheena Siely & Andy Siely v Eve Evans & David Crosby. Under 25 Open Pairs. Mat Warnes & H Cater v Jake Chapman & Bradley George.
1.30pm.Veterans Singles. Richard Anderson-
3.30pm. 4 Bowl Singles. Ian Wones v Wayne Burrage. Senior Pairs. Ian Anderson & Brian Kirby v Eddie Barber & David Crosby. 3 Bowl Rinks. Robert Brooks, Edward Lambert & Gary Hewitt v Andy Sayer, Mike Smith & Richard Bunton. Champion of Champions Singles. Paul Webb v Andy Siely.
Winners go on to represent Norfolk at the EBF National Championships in Skegness at the end of August.
County Competitions Semi Finals.
The Semi Finals of this years County Competitions were played over the weekend of 9th to 11 July at Great Plumstead BC.
The results were as follows:-
Under 25 Singles. R Simper 21 B George 20. L Clapham 21 R Brooks 17. Veterans Singles. R Anderson-
Under25 Open Pairs. M Warnes & H Cator 23 R Brooks & E Lambert 19. J Chapman & B George w/o.
Pairs. D George & P High 24 S Reynolds & K Breame 8. G Owen & D Bishop 17 A Sayer & R Bunton 18. Senior Pairs, I Anderson & B Kirby 17 T Hardingham & T Gibson 16 Extra End. E Barber & D Crosby 18 M Smith & V Hudson 5. Mixed Pairs.S & A Siely 19 T & S Hardingham 9. J Watson & A Sayer 11 E Evans & D Crosby 20. Senior Mixed Pairs. J Gott & C Blake 13 J Church & B Wymer 19. A Chamber & J Chambers 9 E & L Barber 23.
2 Bowl Rinks. A Deal, D Rowsell & A Siely 23 C Blanche, N Bowman & M Wright 13. D Lamb, D Crosby & P Tree 19 T Baker, R Bly & A Folker 12. 3 Bowl Rinks. S Hollingsworth, K Kemp & R Anderson-
The finals will be played at Great Plumstead BC on Sunday 18th July.
2021.
County Cup
Results for the County Cup so far this season.
Qualifying Round. Cawston 103 Pulham Market 48. Acle 71 Caister 1 67. Sheringham Morley 76 Smallburgh & Dilham 68. Martham 118 Great Plumstead 32. Gressenhall 81 Dickleburgh 71. Bawdeswell 69 Swanton Abbott 61.
Preliminary Round. New Road 94 Caister 2 46.
Quarter Finals. Cawston w/o v Acle. Sheringham Morley 63 Martham 95. Gissing 79 New Road 66. Gressenhall 57 Bawdeswell 85.
One win each for Norfolk and Suffolk in Adams Trophy and Newton Trophy games.
Saturday 26th June saw Norfolk take on local rivals Suffolk in the EBF Inter County competitions. With the Adams Trophy game played at Leiston BC Suffolk and the Newton Trophy game played at R G Carters BC Norfolk.
In the Adams Trophy game Norfolk started strongly and held a 20 shot lead after 10 ends. Suffolk reduced the deficit over the next 5 ends with the scores standing at Norfolk 58 Suffolk 48 after 10 ends. Suffolk closed the gap even further over ends 11 to 15 where Norfolk held a narrow 2 shot advantage. By the finish of 20 ends Suffolk had moved into a 1 shot lead 103 shots to Norfolk’s 102. After 25 ends Suffolk had extended there lead to 8 shots. A strong finish by the Norfolk players over the last 6 ends saw them cross the winning line by 1 shot, 161 shots to 160.
This results means Norfolk will play Hunts in the next game away at St Ives BC on 17th July.
Rink scores from the Suffolk game:-
The Newton Trophy game went against Norfolk from the start. They were 10 shots down after 5 ends, 30 shots down after 10 ends and 28 shots down after 15 ends. After 20 ends the scores were Norfolk 95 Suffolk 115 and a comeback was possible. Unfortunately this wasn’t to be as Suffolk increased their lead to 23 shots after 25 end and finally ran our winners by 187 shots to 152.
Rink scores:-
EBF Inter County Team Games
After missing the whole of last season the EBF Inter County games return on Saturday 26th June with Norfolk’s teams taken on local rivals Suffolk.
This season the games are being played as a straight knockout, with hopefully a return to the round robin format next season.
In the Adams Trophy game the Norfolk team are playing away at Leiston BC with a 2.00pm start. New team Captain John Hudson has selected the following players:-
The Newton Trophy game is being played at R G Carter BC also with a 2.00pm start. Captain Trevor Hardingham has selected the following team:-
NORFOLK COUNTY BOWLS ASSOCIATION
Affiliated to the English Bowling Federation
County League Controller:-
Tel: 01493 751202 Mob 07801 487711 E-
26th March 2021
Dear County League Captain
We have now received the Government’s planned map from lockdown and as I hope
you are all aware, we are not released from lockdown fully until 21st June at the earliest.
The guidance from the EBF National Secretary is enclosed and will apply up until 17th
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ADHERED TO.
The County League will commence on 4th May in line with the fixture lists sent out
earlier, However, there are minor adjustments necessary in the first two weeks for a few
clubs. These clubs will be contacted individually.
Greens with 6 rinks should play on alternate rinks and those with 4 rinks should use the
two outer ones and create a third rink on the centre line to allow for social distancing.
The league is therefore mildly affected for the first two weeks of the season, but the
hope is that all being well, we will return to normality as the season progresses.
Yours sincerely
John Hudson
League Controller
Attachments 1. Return to Play Guidance
English Bowling Federation (EBF)
Return to Play (RTP) Guidance
Issued: 26th March 2021
As per the announced government roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions organised outdoor sport can recommence from Monday 29th March 2021 providing the affiliated Counties, Clubs and members follow this guidance
to return to play safely.
This RTP guidance should be used in conjunction with the latest government guidance and may change to reflect any
changes made by the UK government.
This guidance is effective from midnight, Monday 29th March 2021 and replaced all other guidance issued by the .
EBF.
This guidance falls under the classification of organised sport in accordance with the issued Department for Culture,
Media, and Sport (DCMS) guidance and covers:
• National Competitions & Championships (including qualifying stages)
• All matches, competitions and leagues involving affiliated Club and Counties
• Inter affiliated club matches
• Internal affiliated club events or organised sessions for club members
• Coaching by an approved coach
• Education courses (outdoor) working to a prescribed syllabus
For the avoidance of doubt any activity that is not listed above falls outside of the scope of the organised sport
category and falls into the informal activity category where different rules apply. This includes casual play such as
‘roll-
The government have given an exemption for organised sport regarding the numbers of people that can mix and
play at one time, whereas with informal sport the rule of 6 or the mixing of two households strictly applies.
From Monday 29th March the following applies:
If activity applies within Organised Sport category above:
• Singles. The use of marker is permitted.
• Pairs
• Triples*
• Fours*
* -
Any combination of formats may be played, however there should be no more than an average of four people per
rink on the green at any one time.
If activity falls with the Informal Activity category, then the ‘rule of six’ OR two households mixing only apply. For the
avoidance of doubt, only singles, pairs and triples play are permitted to be played informally e.g. for a roll-
Equipment
You should use your own equipment and only you should handle your equipment. Where shared items such as jacks
and mats are used you should sanitise your hands prior and after touching the equipment. Scorecards should be
retained by one person during a game.
Any other equipment should be used by one person only during a game where possible. If this is not possible hands
should be sanitised prior to and after using the equipment.Hygiene & Health
Everyone should sanitise their hands prior to before and after the game and at regular intervals during the game.
Handshakes are not permitted at any time.
If you or anyone living in the same household as you are showing any COVID-
household are self-
permitted to leave you house under the current quarantine guidance issued by the government.
Track and Trace
All clubs are required to keep records of who has played each day and with whom for a period of 21 days to support
NHS Track and Trace. It is recommended that the club display an NHS QR code so that participants can scan using a
mobile device. (What if people don’t have smart phones and should it be mentioned here about booking systems?)
Changing, Toilets, Clubhouse’s
Currently changing rooms are to be remained closed. Toilets are permitted to be open as is hand washing facilities in
line with COVID-
come changed ready to play. Changing facilities can only be used in the an emergency situations or by disabled
people who are taking part in organised sport and physical activity. Additional exceptions must be made for essential
activity such as the provision of first aid or to essential equipment for games.
Cleaning protocols should be put in place to limit COVID-
and gates) should be particular areas of focus for increased cleaning.
Spectators
Currently spectators are not permitted apart from carers for disabled people, or adults needed to supervise under
18’s in a safeguarding role. Where this is necessary adults should not mix with others from outside their household
or support bubble.
Travel
You may travel to participate in bowls. It is advised that you should remain local and avoid any unnecessary travel.
Car sharing Is currently not permitted with someone outside your household or your support bubble.
Vaccines
You do not need to be vaccinated to particate in bowls and clubs should not ban stop anyone who has not been
vaccinated from playing.
Risk Assessments
All clubs should carry out a risk assessment prior to retuning to play. It is advised that clubs have a session booking
system and include suitable gaps between each session to ensure maximum group limits aren’t exceeded.
This guidance will be updated at each stage of the Roadmap to reflect changes as approved by the government
Message from County President Matthew Sparrow.
To All
This Year has been unpredictable, unprecedented and singular.
We have nearly made it to the end of 2020, which for many was supposed to be a year of celebration of joy and enjoyment. But due to the events of the past year none of which has been achieved.
We have lost so many people in Norfolk who are close to us, Friends, Family and Colleagues plus many others across the country. To which I wish all those my condolences for your losses.
Even though I haven’t had a normal Presidential year, I would like to thank the Officers for their work during these times. Also a thank you to my family and friends for supporting me.
My Charity like most charities has been hit by the Pandemic but I’m proud to say we, Together have raised £388. So for that I say a big Thank you to everyone who has donated.
Things may not get back to normal for sometime, but together if we work through this and are cautious we can bring a new normal for everyone.
Please Stay Safe,
Merry Christmas and hope we can have a Happy 2021.
Matthew Sparrow
NCBA President
Following the postponement of the Indoor County due to a power failure at Gallow IBC the games have been completed at various times over the last few weeks.
In the Singles Ian Wones picked up the trophy for the 13th time with a 21-
However Dan Cawthorne picked up 3 other trophies. In the Mixed Pairs he teamed up with S Tucker beating B Meeks & D Goodley 19-
In the remaining games the Senior Singles was won by R Greef 21-
Norfolk lose out in tight finish against Northants A in Derbyshire Trophy.
Norfolk entertained Northants A in a must win game to keep there hopes alive for qualifying for national final in the Derbyshire trophy.
Northants took an early lead and were 20.14 up on 5 ends Norfolk dug in and by 10 ends reduced the deficit to 2 shots 41.39. Over the next 5 ends Norfolk had gone in front 65.57 and on 20 ends lead by 84.74 the last 5 ends saw the game swing back Northants way and with a nail biting last end Northants triumphed 98.97.
A top quality game worthy of a final and congratulations
go to Northants and Norfolk wish them well in the final at Newark in April where they will be trying to defend their crown.
Rink scores
D. Mills/J. Wells/M. King 25. 23 R. Martin
T. Cooper/L. Seppings/D. Cawthorne 20. 28 D. Harford
T. Baker/B. Sadler/S. King 25. 29 S. Law
C. Derry/M. Turner/M. Riches 27. 18 T. Morton
Latest News on Indoor County Championships.
The scheduled finals were postponed owing to a power failure at Gallow IBC.
Only 2 finals have been completed with Ian Wones winning the Singles beating Danny Cawthorn 21-
On Sunday 15th March the Mixed Triples and Senior Singles will be played. More information will be posted as soon as possible.
Derbyshire Trophy v North Cambs
Norfolk pull off late win.
Well if there's a get out of jail card free for bowls Norfolk certainly used there's today never being in front till the last end of match. Nth Cambs came out flying and lead 23.12 on 5 ends increasing there lead on 10 ends 41.28. Ends 10 to 15 saw Norfolk begin there comeback trailing by 7 shots 56.49 and by the 20th end we're just 3 shots behind 68.65. A strong finish saw M.Turner’s block score a double to win by 2 shots. The block of B.Sadler scoring 2 threes on the last 2 ends and D. Cawthorne taking out shot bowl to give them a 3 and the match 89.85 and 10 points to 4.
A great team effort by Norfolk who hung in when up against it.Special mention to S.Savoury,L Seppings and D Cawthorne winning there rink 37.12.
Rink scores S.Savoury/L.Seppings/D. Cawthorne 37.12 M. Fox
T. Baker/B. Hunter/B. Sadler 16.27 R. Allen
T. Cooper/J. Wells/M. Riches 16.28 N. Eagle
C.Derry/D.Mills/M.Turner 20.18 B. Ground
NCBA and NCWBA Indoor Championships
Playing schedule for finals being played at Gallow IBC on Sunday 9th February. 9.30am start.
9.30am. Ladies Senior Singles P. Rolph v J. Kirby rink 1
Mens Senior Singles R. Greef v B. Wymer rink 3
Mens Triples T. Cooper/D. Cawthorne/M. Riches v B.Kirby/T Seabourne/G.Punchard rink 4
11.45am. Mixed Triples D. Cawthorne/S. Tucker/M. Riches v M. Elliott/M. Haylett/D. Ramsbottom rink1
U25 singles R. Hudson v J. Wells rink 2
Ladies Triples S. Stacey/J. Ramsbottom/J. Kirby v S. Cooper/J. Miller/S.Rickman rink 3
2 00pm. Ladies Pairs S.Stacey/J.Kirby v J.Miller/S.Rickman rink 2
Mixed Pairs S. Tucker/D.Cawthorne v B.Meeks/D.Goodley rink 3
Ladies Singles M.Haylett v S.Hardingham rink 4
4.15pm Mens Pairs T.Cooper/M.Riches(sub) v R.Greef/C.Hunter rink 2
After first session could all competitors arrive 20 mins early in case sessions can start early thank you.
Mens Singles D. Cawthorne v I. Wones rink 2 is being played Tuesday 4th Feb at 11.30am
Derbyshire Trophy v Hunts
Norfolk traveled to Huntingdon on Sunday in the latest Derbyshire game where they won 10.4 and by 96 shots to 82 to keep them still in with a chance of reaching the final. They got off to a good start and led 21.10 after 5 ends Hunts pegged them back on 10 ends where the scores were 39.33 in Norfolks favour ends 11 to 15 saw Norfolk go 16 points up and by the 20th end they were 77.59. up and eventually ran out 96.82 winners. They travel to Sutton St James next week to take on Nth Cambs hoping to come away with another win.
Rink scores
C. Derry M. Turner D. Mills 26.21 J. Hignett
A. Sayer M. Sparrow B. Sadler 18.23 I. Swannell
T. Cooper T. Baker M. Riches 28.13 R. Greenwood
S. Savoury L. Seppings D. Cawthorne 24.25 R Jepson
Indoor Competitions.
Results of County Competition Semi Finals to be played At Gallow IBC on 12th and 19th January.
Results from semi finals
Singles D. Cawthorne 21 T. Hardingham 1
I. Wones 21 C. Hunter 18
Senior Singles R. Greef 21 T. Hardingham 20
Pairs R. Greef /C. Hunter 21. L. Neave/T. Hardingham 16
T.Cooper/D. Cawthorne 26.R.Pope/J.Fruin 5
Mixed pairs B. Meeks/D. Goodley 25 S/T Hardingham 12 S Tucker/D. Cawthorne 18 P. Rolph/R. Greef 11
Triples T. Cooper/D Cawthorne /M. Riches W/O
A. Sayer/T.Baker/R Bunton
B.Kirby/T.Seabourne/G.Punchard 19 L.Neave/C.Withers/T Hardingham 12
Mixed Triples S Tucker /D.Cawthorne/M.Riches 24 P Rolph/R Greef/C Hunter 6
M Haylett/M Elliott/D Ramsbottom 20 Y/S/T Hardingham 7
Vertu Honda Cup
Norfolk Executives v Lincs Executives.
Ater winning this trophy for the first time last season the Norfolk Executives travelled to Boston IBC Sunday 24th November hoping to get their defence off to a flying start.
Lincs took the initiative early on and lead 23.14 on 5 ends increasing there lead at ten by 47 to 30. Norfolk reduced the aggregate on 15 to 15 shots but again lincs rallied over 16/20 ends and lead 83.64. A final push by Norfolk over the last 5 ends reduced the arrears to just 6 shots which sets up an exciting 2nd leg on April 5th at Gallow bowls club.
Rink scores A. Sayer/G. Bonnick/M. Sparrow 31.19 J. Lewis .J. Fruin/C.Blake/B.Sadler 17. 16 G. Parker. R. Bunton/G. Hewitt/T. Hardingham 10.38 R. West. F. Haverson/R. Greef/D. Cawthorne 28.19 S. Reeson.
Norfolk lost 92.86. 8pts to 6
Derbyshire Trophy.
Norfolk v Northants B.
Norfolk opened their winter Inter County campaign on Sunday against Northants at Peterborough I B C. Norfolk got off to a winning start claiming all 14 points against Northants B starting well they lead 32.11 after 5 ends increasing it to 64.23 after 10 ends, winning on 3 rinks.They kept the pressure on and increased there lead at 15 ends to 88.29 after 20 ends the score stood 112.43 with all 4 blocks winning and a final push by all the blocks got them home by 148.54
A great team effort by all the players. A great start to the season and the team need to keep this momentum going through the rest off the campaign.
Rink scores
T. Cooper/J. Wells/M. Riches 36. 22.M.Duel
C.Derry/M.Turner/D. Mills 36. 13 M. Winnell
S. Savoury/L. Seppings /D. Cawthorne 26.15 D. Noble
A. Sayer /B. Hunter /B. Sadler 50. 4. M. Squires
NCBA AGM.
The AGM of the Norfolk County Bowls Association was held at R G Carter BC on Sunday 10th November. The new County President Matthew Sparrow was given his chain of Office by outgoing President Gary Hewitt. Matthew is believed to be the youngest ever Norfolk President at only 25 years of age. There were a number of other changes as a result of Brian Grint standing down as Press Officer. The following were elected:-
President Matthew Sparrow, Vice President Andy Sayer, Junior Vice President Paul Tree, Chairman John Hudson, Vice Chairman Roy Himpleman, Hon Secretary Jane Watson, Treasurer Roger Greef, Match Secretary David Filby, EBF Delegate Barry Swan, Press Officer David Cole, Outdoor Competition Secretary Trevor Hardingham, Indoor Competition Secretary Andy Sayer, Safeguarding Officer Karen Brooks, Adams Captain John Hudson, Newton Captain Trevor Hardingham, Reg Wright Captain A Team Danny Cawthorne, Reg Wright B Team Captain Gary Hewitt, Executive and Derbyshire Captain Andy Sayer, Under 25 Selectors Jane Watson, Andy Sayer, Barry Swan and Richard Bunton. County League Representatives Hazel Rix, David Cole and Geoff Bonnick.
Burton Cup
South Area retain Trophy.
Played on Sunday 28th July at Marham bowls club, rain put a dampener on the day but not the bowling as Norfolk South team finished winners & again retained the trophy.
Team members were:
Neil Day (Capt)
Ken Day (Beeches)
Paul Lovett (Long Stratton)
Damian Lamb (Gt Plumstead)
Andrew Green, Trevor Leader, & David Beale (Dickleburgh)
Steve Artis & Richard Flaxman (Bawdswell)
Thanks to Marham bowls club for hosting the event and the food & refreshments.
Acle Win Durham Trophy
In the Durham Trophy County Final Acle St.Edmunds played Swanton Abbott at R.G.Carters in a game that was close all the way. By 10 ends Acle were 8 shots up but by 15 it was reduced to 4 as the green quickened Swanton settled and with 5 ends to play only one shot separated the teams. At 22 ends Swanton had moved into a 2 shot lead but now a determined Acle team took the initiative as they scored 17 shots over the final 3 ends to Swanton Abbotts 6 resulting in an Acle win 93 shots to 84.
Results. J.Sparrow 27-
D.Goodley 24-
President Gary Hewitt presented the Trophy to Acle and thanked R.G. Carters for their hospitality.
County League
The Championship game for the Norfolk County Federation Bowls league took place at Cawston on Tuesday 13th August between the winners of Premier East Martham and Premier West Cawston.
It was a strange game right from the off with 1 Cawston rink scoring shots at will but on the other 2 rinks it was Martham in the ascendacy. The score at 5 ends stood Martham 22 Cawston 13. The same game pattern continued over the next 5 ends at which stage Martham lead by 14 shots. Martham further cosolidated their lead over ends 11 to 15 increasing their lead to 15 shots. Over the final 3 ends Cawston produced a fightback but it was to little to late as the title went to Martham by 57 shots to 50.
The Heddy Blyth Trophy was presented to the winning Captain, John Hudson, by the County League Controller Barry Swan.
Rink Scores( Martham first):-
County Cup Final.
The final of the County Cup was played on Thursday 8th August at Mattishall BC between Gissing and Swanton Abbott.
Gissing started the game well and held a 4 shot lead after 5 ends. Swanton Abbott hit back over the next 5 ends to move in to a 5 shot lead. The gap was reduced to only 1 shot after 15 ends. In a very tight finish Gissing managed to squeeze home by 72 shots to 71.
The County Cup was presented to the winning Captain Simon Thompson by County President Garry Hewitt.
Rink scores(Swanton Abbott first:-
The County would like to thank Mattishall for the use of their green.
Jason Roope Trophy. Durham Centenary Trophy Qualifier.
Semi Final results.
Swanton Abbott 107 Gissing 84
Acle 114 Kings Lynn 71.
Final to be held on 31st August at R G Carter BC. 2.30pm start.
Subsidiary Cup Final
The final was played at North Walsham New Road between Martham and Holt.
At 5 ends Martham held a 6 shot lead which increased to 7 shots at 10 ends. The lead further increased to 9 shots at 15 ends. Holt managed to reduce the deficit but after 21 ends Martham ran out winners by 70 shots to 62,
County Cup and Subsidiary Cup.
County Cup Semi Final results. Swanton Abbott 80 Great Plumstead 72. Bawdeswell 59 Gissing 88.
Final to be played on Thursday 8th August at Mattishal. 6.30pm start. Umpire Barry Swan.
Subsidiary Cup Semi Final results. Docking 65 Martham 87. Dickleburgh 59 Holt 83.
Final to be played on Thursday 1st August at North Walsham New Road 6.30 pm start. Umpire Barry Swan.
Norfolk County Finals
The County finals were held at the Martham Club on Sunday in sunny weather day, on a very well prepared green and In front of a large crowd. All the winners of the Norfolk County finals will now represent the County in the National Finals in Skegness held in August.
Sen.Mixed Pairs… J and D Crosby 13……. L and R James 20.
Sen.Pairs B.Kirby and B.Grint 21…. .. R.Cox and D.Webb 11
Sec.Singles A.Sayer 21 ……. A.Flynn 11.
Under 25 Singles . R.Lloyd 21 …. A. Deal 18.
Mixed Pairs C. and M Turner 18 …… J.Gott and C . Blake 17.
Champion of Champions C. Richmond 21 … T. Baker 16.
4 Bowl Singles …W.Burrage 21 ….. V. Hudson 8 .
Veteran singles D.Webb 21 …. S. Elliott 6.
2 Bowl singles A. Sayer 21 … M. Sparrow 16.
Mixed Rinks P.Hunter,S.Tucker and M.Riches 24 R.and L James and T.Elvin 10.
Under 25 open Pairs R.Morgan and D. Cawthorne 24 R.Brooks and R.Garman 18.
2 Bowl Rinks P. Allard, J.Hunter and P.Webb 23 N.Seager, J.Harvey and R.Craske 5.
3 Bowl Rinks D.Morton, C.Ramsbottom and A.Flynn 17 I.London, T.Hardingham and
G.Gibson 11.
Pairs M.Eldred and C.Hunter 25 A.Sayer and R.Bunton 8.
Latest Subsidiary Cup Result
Gressenhall 88 v Wells Elsmith 50
Pulham Market 75 v Martham 79
Subsidiary Cup Semi-
Docking 65 v Martham 87 at Mattishall
Dicklerburgh 59 v Holt 83 at Hingham
Final
Martham v Holt at N Walsham New Road
I wish to thank all Clubs who allowed us to use their greens for these Semi-
County Competition Finals
Sunday 21st July at Martham BC.
10.00am. Senior Mixed Pairs. J & D Crosby v L & R James.Senior Pairs. B Kirby & B Grint v R Cox & D Webb.Secretaries Singles. A Sayer v A Flynn. Under 25 Singles. A Deal v R Lloyd.
12.00 noon. Mixed Pairs. J Gott & C Blake v C & M Turner. Champion Of Champions. T Baker v C Richmond. 4 Bowl Singles. W Burrage v V Hudson. Veterans Singles. D Webb v S Elliott. 2 Bowl Singles. A Sayer v M Sparrow.
2.00pm. Mixed Rinks.p Hunter, S Tucker & M Riches v L James, R James & T Elvin. Under 25 Open Pairs. R Brooks & R Garman v R Morgan & D Cawthorne. 2 Bowl Rinks. P MAllard, J Hunter & P Webb v N Seagar, J Harvey & R Craske. 3 Bowl Rinks. D Morton, C Ramsbottom & A Flynn v I London, T Hardingham & T Gibson. Pairs. M Hunter & C Hunter v A Sayer & R Bunton.
County Competitions Semi Finals
Sunday 14th July 2019.
Revised Schedule of play.
9.30am. Mixed Pairs. C & P Dowe v C & M Turner. J Watson & A Sayer v J Gott & C Blake. Under 25 Singles A Deal v R Brooks. R Lloyd v A Baxter. Senior Pairs. B Kirby & B Grint v B Gooch & B Sadler. Pairs. M Eldred & C Hunter v T Punchard & P Randell. Senior Mixed Pairs. J Cockrill & B Wymer v J & D Crosby.
11.30,.Senior Pairs. R Cox & D Webb v C Jones & F Haverson. 2 Bowl Singles. T Gibson v A Sayer. Mixed Rinks. C & M Turner & C Derry v P Hunter, S Tucker & M Riches. 2 Bowl Rinks. P Allard, J Hunter & P Webb v M High, C Ramsbottom & A Flynn. R Hudson, D Cawthorne & R Morgan v N Seager, J Harvey & R Craske. Cham of Champs. C Richmond v K Pantling. W Burrage v T Baker.
1.30pm. Secretaries Singles. B Sadler v A Sayer. Senior Mixed Pairs. L & R James v j & V Hudson. 3 Bowl Rinks M High, C Ramsbottom & A Flynn v R Hudson, D Cawthorne & R Morgan. 2 Bowl Singles. M Sparrow v E Feavearyear. Veterans Singles B Gooch v D Webb. Under 25 Open Pairs. L Siely & A Deal v R Brooks & R Garman.4 Bowl Singles W Burrage v R Greef
3.30pm. 3 Bowl Rinks I London, T Hardingham & T Gibson v E Barber, D Crosby & P Tree. Under 25 Open Pairs. R & W Hudson v R Morgan & D Cawthorne. Pairs D Cole & P Webb v A Sayer & R Bunton. Veterans Singles S Elliott v K Breame. 4 Bowl Singles . G Bowgen v V Hudson. Mixed Rinks. J Harrison, J Clements & J Muir v L & R James & T Elvin. Secretaries Singles A Flynn v T Leeder
Sad end to Season
At home to Northants the County Teams were hoping to finish the season on a high but it wasn’t to be. The Newton team Started well going 30-
J.Hudson, D.Crosby and C.Hunter 30-
The Adams Team were 17 shots down by 10 ends and 21 down by 20 , they recovered but still lost by 11 shots.
M.Whatling, D.Wood and G.Hewitt 32-
County Cup and Subsidiary Cup Update
County Cup.
G 10 Bawdeswell 81 v Caister (2) 50
Quarter Finals
G14 Swanton Abbott 74 v New Road NW 72
G12 Smallburgh & Dilham 74 v Gt Plumstead 91
G13 Bawdeswell 81 v Cawston 63
G11 Caister (1) 72 v Gissing 75
Semi-
G16 Swanton Abbott V Great Plumstead at COLTISHALL
G15 Bawdeswell v Gissing at GREAT PLUMSTEAD
Subsidiary Cup
G18 Gressenhall v Wells Elsmith
G21 Dockinig v Acle St Edmunds W/O
G 22 Pulham Market v Martham Awaiting
G19 Tittleshall 65 v Dickleburgh 86
G20 Gressenhall 73 v Holt 75
Semi-
G 24 Docking v Pulham Market or Martham at MATTISHALL
G23 Dickleburgh v Holt at HINGHAM
Norfolk Sink Suffolk
Playing away at Huntingdonshire Norfolk’s Newton Team Baked in hot Blazing Sunshine on a good green at Hemingford. This was always going to be a close game and after 5 ends Norfolk were 21-
A.Deal, P.Tree and T.Baker 29-
The Under 25 teams entertained Suffolk at Cawston in front of a large crowd and the A Team who have already won the Southern section to Qualify for the National Finals were intent to prove why .
Ryan Hudson, Regan Summer and Dan Cawthorne went 14-
Result 86-
Norfolk B intended not to be the underdogs and show off their skills. N.Brooks,L.Siely and A.Deal went 11-
The Adams Team also at Hunts had a more disappointing result despite winning on 3 rinks.
R.Brooks, J.Harvey, B.Hudson 33-
Result 158-
Norfolk’s Youngsters in National Final.
Playing away at Huntingdonshire Norfolk under 25’s were aware that a good win by Norfolk A against Hunts B and a win Norfolk B against Hunts A would send the A Team into the National Final in August.
The A team started well going 21 shots up after just 5 ends and by 15 doubled their lead to 42 shots , with the National finals in sight they went on to win on all rinks and 100 – 47 shots. R.Garman, E.Lambert and D.Mills 31-
The B Team Game was a much closer game and all players were determined to send their A Team brethren to the National Final. After 5 ends the game was 10 each , but by 15 it was 33-
J.Chapman, C.Dowe and M. Mosely 24-
The Adams Team played North Essex and secured a handsome victory going 41 shots up at 10 ends 77 at 20 ends and finished winning 207-
S. Reynolds, P.Glover and K.Breame 53-
Russell Warne.
Very sad to report that Russell Warne has passed away. Russell was a stalwart of Federation Bowls. He played for the County many times and was Captain of the County Teams. His service to the County and Bowls in general will be sorely missed .
The family are having a private cremation service which will be followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at St Nicholas Church, North Walsham (The large one just off Market Place NR28 9BP) on Friday 5th July at 2pm.
Norfolk Youngsters Shine
Away to Suffolk the Norfolk Under 25 teams were prepared for difficult afternoon at Bury St.Edmunds but at the moment with Norfolk A top of the Table confidence was high. After 10 ends Norfolk had moved 9 shots up and by 15 were 24 up , now in complete charge Norfolk were determined to win well and went on to win 95-
R.Hudson,R.Morgan and D.Cawthorne 32-
The Under 25 B Team were not going to be out done by The A and went 8 shots up by 10 ends but by 15 were 37 each , a determined look on everyone’s face told the story as they went 12 up by 20 and went on to win 75-
T.Linford, L.Siely and A.Deal 26-
In the Newton Trophy Norfolk travelled to Upwell to play North Cambridgeshire on a wet and windy Saturday. With all players wrapped up in waterproofs and an assortment of white hats it was Cambridge who settled to the conditions going 14 shots up at 10 ends and then 23 up at 20 ends. As the rain stopped Norfolk rallied with Matty Sparrow scoring 9 shots without reply, Peter Forster 8 and Paul Webb 8 in the next 5 ends and by 25 ends Norfolk were only 6 shots behind. Unfortunately although the gap closed the final ends were again crucial as North Cambs. Won 171 – 166.
R.Hudson, B. George and P.Webb 35-
Norfolk Under 25’s Top the Bill
At home to Huntingshire the Under 25 A. team finished in style, having to win the final ends they kept their concentration and won by 4 shots. This result puts them in a good position and have a positive chance to go to the National finals.
R.Lloyd,R.Simper and J.Wells won 27-
The B Team playing Hunts B won on all rinks , T.Linford, V.Brooks and A.Deal 23-
Playing Lincolnshire the Newton Team knew from experience that it was going to be a tough game and it turned out to be a repeat of the week before. After 10 ends Norfolk were 63-
M.Whatling , R.Bailey and M. Sparrow 29-
Adams team playing Lincs at Holt were 8 shots up at 5 ends but by 10 were 12 down, by 20 ends the deficit was down to 5 shots but Lincolnshire held on to win by 18 shots.
A.Sayer, M.Jacobs and E.Feaveryear 38-
Result 154-
Under 25’s Norfolk A v Norfolk B.
Played at Cawston the Norfolk A Team had to play the Norfolk B Team and the selectors ability were on trial. The A team had R.Hudson, R.Morgan and D.Cawthorne playing L.Siely, V.Brooks and A.Deal and by 15 ends the A team were 24-
Result Norfolk A 80 -
Norfolk and Suffolk Battle
Away to Suffolk the Norfolk county bowls teams were aware of the battle the local derby would be. The Adams Team quickly found the Suffolk Cavalry in full flow and by 10 ends were 18 shots down , Norfolk attempted to return fire but ten ends later the score had moved to 96 shots to 131. Strong sunshine and a smooth running green the Suffolk team were enjoying their home advantage and continued to dominate going 38 shots up with 6 ends to play. The final few ends however had two blocks catching up and one of G.Hewitt, G.Gibson and P. Whymark leading the Norfolk charge as they won 35-
Result Norfolk 148 -
The Newton team found the Suffolk green extremely quick at Halesworth and needed to adjust quickly. By 10 ends were 2 shots up but with 4 rinks losing but by 20 ends they had moved to be 18 shots up with 5 rinks winning and confidence high. With 6 ends to play Norfolk were now only 5 shots up and had 3 blocks winning. Former E.D. P. Bowls reporter Bert Westwood had a well known saying in County bowls, “ Games are won or lost in the last 6 ends”and this was the case as Suffolk troops rallied scoring 38 shots to Norfolks 11. D.Smith, D.Rookyard,and R.Bunton 32-
Result Norfolk 148 -
County Cup Results
G6 Swanton Abbott 144 v Tittleshall 34
G7 Docking 77 v N W New Road 82
G9 Acle St. Edmund 62 v Smallburgh & Dilham 87
G2 Gt Plumstead 95 v Gressenhall 69
G5 Martham 71 v Bawdeswell 84
G8 Caister (2) 78 v Holt 68
G4 Cawston 77 v Dickleburgh 76
G3 Caister (1) 91 v Pulham Market 69
G1 Gissing 98 v Wells Elsmith 60
Preliminary Round to be played by 07/06/2019
G10 Bawdeswell v Caister (2)
Quarter Finals to be played by 07/07/2019
G14 Swanton Abbott v N W New Road
G12 Smallburgh & Dilham (Playing Away) v Gt Plumstead
G13 WG 10 v Cawston
G11 Caister (1) v Gissing
Subsidiary Cup Draw
Preliminary Round to be played by 07/06/2019
G18 Gressenhall v Wells Elsmith
Quarter Finals to be played by 14/07/2019
G21 Docking v Acle St. Edmund
G22 Pulham Market v Martham
G19 Tittleshall v Dickleburgh
G20 WG18 v Holt
Ventu Honda Patrons Cup v Lincolnshire.
In the second year of this competition Norfolk’s Executives travelled to Louth IBC on 7th April for the return leg in this years games.
After a comfortable win in the Home game the Norfolk team just needed to keep the game close to win the Trophy.
After 5 end Lincs held a 8 shot lead. After 10 ends Norfolk had moved into the lead by 2 shots but were only winning on 1 of the 4 rinks. However the Norfolk players picked up their game and had increased their lead to 10 shots after 15 ends and 33 shots at 20 ends. Norfolk finally ran out winners by 98 shots to 68. Winning on 3 of the 4 rinks.
Rink scores. F Haverson,R Greef & D Cawthorne 26-
NCBA and NCWBA County Indoor Finals.
The County Finals were held at Acle Indoor Bowls Club on Sunday 10th February and Acle Players dominated, winning eight of the eleven championships .
In the Ladies Triples S. Stacey, G. Xuereb and J. Kirby {Acle} started well playing S.Cooper,J.Miller and S.Rickman [N.walsham] and by 10 ends the Acle trio were 11-
In the Mens Senior Singles T Elvin [N.Walsham] played J. Fruin [Acle] and after 10 ends Fruin was 8-
The Mens Pairs was between M.Riches and B.Hunter [Gallows] and L.Neave and T.Hardingham [N.Walsham] with the Gallows pair in good form and they won 19-
In the Ladies singles M.Haylett played G.Reeve both from Acle and previously Reeve had beaten Haylett 21-
The under 25 Singles had been played previously with D.Mills [Acle] winning against D.Cawthorne [Gallows] 21-
All the County Champions now go on to play at Newark at the National Finals on 23rd to 28th April.
Derbyshire Trophy
Norfolk beat North Cambs 96.78(12.2)
rink scores
T. Cooper T. Baker M. Riches 24 D. Staunton 21
C.Derry M.Turner D. Mills 19. J. Findley 24
L.Seppings C. Reed D. Cawthorne 24. F. Howard 21
A.Sayer R. Bunton B. Sadler 29. J. Ivatt 12
County Championships.
Playing Schedule. Sunday 10th February Acle IBC.
10am Senior singles T. Elvin v J. Fruin rink 5
Mixed triples M. Haylett M. Elliott D. Ramsbottom v S. Tucker sub for D. Cawthorne S. King rink 4
Ladies triples S. Cooper J. Miller S. Rickman v G. Xuereb S. Stacey J. Kirby rink 3
12.30 Pairs B. Hunter S. King v L. Neave T. Hardingham rink 3
Mixed pairs T&L Cator v P. Rolph R. Greef rink 5
Ladies pairs. M. Haylett E. Cole v S. Stacey J. Kirby rink 2
3.00 Triples T. Cooper D. Cawthorne S. King v J. Colcombe T. Dunton D. Mills rink 5
Ladies Singles/or Senior M. Haylett v G. Reeve rink3
Sessions may start early if all players are ready
Derbyshire Trophy.
Result from 27th Jan against Huntingdonshire
Norfolk 107 Hunts 81 (12.2)
C.Derry M. Turner D.Mills 33 R. Jepson 15
L.Seppings A. Stimson D. Cawthorne 28 E. Elmore 20
A. Sayer B. Hunter B. Sandler 22 J. Randell 21
T.Cooper R. Morgan M. Riches 24 R. Greenwood 25
County Championships.
Results from 20th January at Acle IBC
Semis Senior singles T. Elvin 21 T. Cator 7
Mixed pairs P. Rolph R. Greef 21.B.Meeks D. Goodly 15
Mixed triples S.Tucker D. Cawthorne S. King 24 Y. S. & T. Hardingham 12
U25s Final D. Mills 21 D. Cawthorne 8
Singles Final D. Cawthorne 21. T. Elvin 9
Indoor County Championships.
Results from. Sunday 13th January.
Singles D. Cawthorne 21 A. Sayer 13
T. Elvin 21 M. Elliott 18
Senior singles J, Fruin 21 R, Greef 6
Mixed Pairs [ prelim] B. Meeks/D. Goodley 15 T&S. Hardingham 12
Triples T. Cooper D. Cawthorne S. King 20 A. Sayer T. Baker V. Hudson 15
J. Colcombe T. Dunton D. Mills 27 L. Neave T. Hardingham G. Gibson 9
Mixed Pairs T&L.Cator W/O v S&S. King
Apart from mixed pairs prelim the rest were all semi finals.
Sunday 20th January playing schedule.
10am senior singles T. Elvin v T. Cator
Mixed Pairs R. Greef P. Rolph v B. Meeks D. Goodley
Mixed Triples S. Tucker D. Cawthorne S. King v T. S&Y Hardingham
12.30pm Pairs D. Goodley R. Garman v T. Hardingham L. Neave
S. King B. Hunter v A. Sayer R. Bunton
Under 25s Final D. Mills v D. Cawthorne
2.30/3.00 Singles Final D. Cawthorne v T. Elvin
Derbyshire Trophy
Norfolk won their opening game in this season Derbyshire Trophy against Northants B by 102 shots to 73 picking up 12 points.
Rink scores:-
Jason Roope Shield Final.
The Jason Roope Shield final was held at Acle on Saturday between Gissing and Cawston , a game that is over 25 ends and the winners will represent Norfolk in the National Area play offs next year. Early in the game Gissing had one rink dominating but the other 3 rinks were Cawstons and as the game progressed Cawston increased their lead to 24 shots, a late rally by Gissing however proved to be not enough as Cawston won 88 -
National Champions
At The National Finals at Skegness the warm weather helped Norfolk players into 7 Semi Finals and eventually into 4 finals. Sheena Siely in the Ladies 4Bowl singles lost 15-
The Mixed Pairs had close Games with Lianne Mills and Skip Paul Webb of R.G. Carters having to produce some match saving shots and the prospect of a nerve jangling final against Huntingtonshire ‘s Chloe and Nicky Brett. But the Norfolk Pair were the Class act on the day finding the green and weight early and went on to win 24-
Swanton Abbott win County Cup.
The final of Norfolk’s premier roving jack competition was played North Walsham New Road between Acle and Swanton Abbott.
The first 5 ends gave no indication of how the game would go. Only 1 shot seperated the teams with Swanton Abbott leading 19-
From this point on the game was very one sided as Swanton Abbott took complete control. By 10 ends. they lead by 18 shots. At 15 ends the score was Acle 39 Swanton Abbott 74.
After 18 ends the final score was Acle 51 Swanton Abbott 108.
Rink scores(Acle first):-
Wootton Park win The County League Title.
After 14 weeks of competitive bowls the winners of the NCBA Premier East and Premier West Division faced each other on Tuesday night at Horsford BC to see who would take the League Championship.
The teams involved were Gissing and Wootton Park.
Wootton Park started strongly taking a 6 shot lead after 5 Ends. This increased to 7 shots at 10 ends and 16 shots at 15 ends. With the Triple skipped by Ian Whiley leading the way Wootton Park ran out comfortable winners after 18 ends by 60 shots to 37.
The County League Championship Trophy was presented to the winning Captain, Vernon Hudson, by County President Eddie Barber.
Rink Scores:-
Subsidiary Cup Final Report.
The Final of the Subsidiary Cup was played at Smallburgh and Dilham BC on Thursday 2nd August between Martham and Pulham Market.
Both teams started well and after 5 ends Martham held a 1 shot lead. The next 5 ends saw Martham increase their lead to 11 shots. Pulham Market reduced the magin by 1 shot over ends 11 to 15 but by the 18th end the gap had increased again to 17 shots. Over the last 3 ends Martham maintained their advantage and ran out winners by 78 shots to 62.
The Subsidiary Cup was presented to the Martham team by County President Eddie Barber.
Rink Scores(Martham first):-
Photo of winning Martham Team on Team Competition page.
County Cup Semi Finals.
Acle v Gt Plumstead 66-
Holt v Swanton Abbott 75-
Subsidiary Cup Semi Finals
Tittleshall v Pulham Market 57-
Martham v Gissing 81 – 61
County Cup Final on 9th August at 6.30pm Venue New Road North Walsham – Umpire Barry Swan
Acle v Swanton Abbott .
Subsidiary Cup Final on 2nd August at 6.30 Venue Smallburgh & Dilham -
Pulham Market v Martham.
The County would like to thank all neutral green Clubs for their use and all the club officials for their time and efforts.
County Competition Results.
2 Bowl Singles. T Elvin 20 D Mills 21.
4 Bowl Singles. I Wones 21 W Burrage 19.
Champion of Champion Singles. B Footer 16 W Burrage 21
Veterans Singles. P Randell 8 E Feavearyear 21.
Under 25 Singles. A Stimson 21 D Cawthorne 18.
Secretaries Singles. B Sadler 21 D Wood 18.
Pairs. N Blyth & V Hudson 20 C Ramsbottom & A Flynn 11
Senior Pairs. P Allard & P Glover 13 J Rusted & A Bateson 22.
Mixed Pairs. L Mills & P Webb 21 B Masters & N Howell 17 after extra end.
Senior Mixed Pairs. S Moore & C Starkings 6 D Bateson & A Bateson 23.
Under 25 Open Pairs. R Brooks & R Garman 11 A Chalk & S Blanche 23.
2 Bowl Rinks. P Allard, D Cole & P Webb 11 R Lloyd, B Gooch & B Sadler 25.
3 Bowls Rinks. G Wilmott, P Rye & N Patrick 16 C Derry, N Gant & M Turner 19.
Mixed Rinks. R Himpleman, M Himpleman & D Mills 16 C Turner, C Derry & M Turner 24.
County Semi Final results for Sunday 15th July.
2 Bowls Singles V Hudson 16 Tony Elvin 21. D Mills 21 W Burrage 19
4 Bowl Singles W Burrage 21 D Mills 20. I Wones 21 A Sayer 10.
Champion of Champions Singles. B Footer 21 T Elvin 7. D Mills 14 W Burrage 21
Veterans Singles R Bunton 11 P Randell 21. T Thrower 13 E Feavearyear 21.
Secretaries Singles A Sayer 19 D Wood 21. J Anniss 20 B Sadler 21.
Under 25 Singles R Lloyd 11 A Stimson 21. D Cawthorne 21 D Mills 11
Pairs D Wood & S Thompson 9 N Blyth & V Hudson 20. R Lloyd & B Sadler 15 C Ramsbottom & A Flynn 22.
Senior Pairs B Grint & B Kirby 12 P Allard & P Glover 17. D Filby & K Wilby 13 J Rusted & A Bateson 19.
Mixed Pairs S Hardingham & T Hardingham 8 L Mills & P Webb 22. B Masters & N Howell 18 J Kirby & D Mills 13.
Senior Mixed Pairs S Moore & C Starkings 17 L Blake & B Sadler 12. D Bateson & A Bateson 16 L Cator & T Cator 13,
Open Under 25 Pairs. R Brooks & R Garman 18 J Larter & D Mills 13. A Chalk & S Blanche 16 A Stimson & M Sparrow 14.
2 Bowl Rinks R Cardew, L Leverett & M Leverett 14 P Allard, D Cole & P Webb 23. J Anniss, A Siely & D Mills 9 R Lloyd, B Gooch & B Sadler 22.
3 Bowl Rinks G Wilmott, P Rye & N Patrick 19 R Brooks, G Gallant & G Hewitt 17. I Wones, J Moore & C Blake 14 C Derry, N Gant & M Turner 15.
Mixed Rinks J Hudson, N Blyth & V Hudson 18 R Himpleman, M Himpleman & D Mills 21. S Westgate, C Blanche & S Blanche 11 C Turner, C Derry & M Turner 21.
County Cup and Subsidiary Cup Update.
County Cup Quarter Final results
Acle St Edmunds v Caister. Caister Conceded
Sculthorpe v Gt Plumstead 63 – 86
New Road N.Walsham v Holt 52 – 107
Swanton Abbott v Whissonsett 96 – 56
Subsidiary Cup Quarter Final Results
Tittleshall v Gressenhall 87 – 58
Bye v Pulham Market
Cawston v Martham 71 – 88
Smallburgh & Dilham v Gissing 65 – 78
County Cup Semi-
Acle St Edmunds v Gt. PLumstead Burlingham
Holt v Swanton Abbott Cawston
Subsidiary Cup Semi-
Tittleshall v Pulham Market @ Great Plumstead
Martham v Gissing @ Acle
Norfolk Newton Triumph
At home to Huntingdonshire the Norfolk Newton Team started well in overpowering heat and a running green going 34 -
A.Deal, J. Harvey and B. Hunter 41-
The Adams team went 13 shots down after 5 ends and this start proved to be vital as they tried to pull back the deficit, by 20 ends they were 37 shots adrift and a late rally made an interesting finish but they lost by 11 shots, 150-
A.Sayer, L.Leverett and E. Feavearyear 29-
T Cooper,G.Gibson and D. Cawthorne 28-
Norfolk Adams Team Win
Last Saturday Norfolk County Adams Team played North Cambridgeshire a
t Holt and were looking for their first win and started well going 19 shots up after just 5 ends. Over the next ten ends Norfolk established themselves in charge and were 41 shots up , they continued their supremacy and won the game 213 shots to 134 and 18-
Results:-
R. Anderson-
This Week the Adams Team played Essex at Sudbury and were hoping to continue their form with a win. By 10 ends Norfolk were 22 shots up and from that point needed to consolidate their lead and control the game, this they did 33 shots up at 20 ends and went on to win 170 – 145 and 18-
Results:-
T.Cooper, G.Gibson and D. Cawthorne 37-
County Cup Qualifying Round Results and First Round plus Sub Cup
G7 Acle 82 v Tittleshall 62
G5 Caister 73 v Pulham Market 65
G1 Sculthorpe 76 v Smallburgh & Dilham 72
G6 Gt Plumstead v Wells (Conceded)
G3 New Road N.W. 76 v Gressenhall 52
G2 Martham 70 v Holt 88
G8 Cawston 66 v Swanton Abbott 74
G4 Whissonsett 76 v Gissing 75
First Round to be played by 08-
G12 Acle v Caister
G9 Sculthorpe v Gt Plumstead
G11 New Road N.W. v Holt
G10 Swanton Abbott v Whissonset
Subsidiary Cup
Quarter Final to be played by 15-
G19 Tittleshall v Gressenhall
G17 Bye v Pulham Market
G18 Cawston v Martham
G16 Smallburgh & Dilham v Gissing
Norfolk Lose to Lincs
Norfolk County Adams Team needed to win in Boston on Saturday after losing to Suffolk in the Southern National League the week before, But they Found the Lincolnshire lads on top form. After 10 ends the Linc’s team were15 shots up and never looked back going on to win 198 and 18 pts. to Norfolk 161 shots and 4 pts.
E.Clapham, D.Wood and S. Thompson 24 – 36, R. Anderson-
The Newton Team in Lincoln were involved in another close game, going 50-
Norfolk 151 and 6 pts Lincolnshire 153 and 16 pts.
J. Hudson, J Harvey, B Hunter 35-
On Sunday the Under 25 teams had to play each other in the Southern National League at Cawston and the result went with the form book, but the B Team started the better and at 10 ends were 26-
Result Norfolk A First.
R.Lloyd,R Simper, M Sparrow 23 v R Brooks, V Brooks, D, Cook 15
N Moseley, C Dowe, J. Wells 21 v J. Chapman, B George, E.Lambert 22.
R. Hudson,J.Groves, D. Cawthorne. 33 v L. Siely, W. Taylor, A. Deal 20
Norfolk teams to take on Lincolnshire on 2nd June.
The Norfolk teams travel to Lincolnshire on 2nd June for the second game in this years Adams Trophy and Newton Trophy.
Adams Captain David Filby has selected the following team: A Sayer, L Leverett, E Feaveayear, S Reynolds, T Cator, K Breame, M Sparrow, G Gibson, D Cawthorne, G Hewitt, P Glover, M Jacobs, R Anderson Dungar, E Clapham, B Sadler, L Clapham, D Woods, S Thompson.
For the Newton Trophy Captain Trevor Hardingham has selected:E Barber, R Bunton, R Brooks, R Greef, P Cooke, D Crosby, A Deal, P Forster, B Grint, J Harvey, B Hunter, C Hunter, P Randell, D Rookyard, D Smith, P Tree, M Whatling, P Whymark.
Norfolk Suffolk Derby
Norfolk County Bowlers started their campaign in the English Southern Area League against neighbours Suffolk at home.
The Norfolk Newton Trophy Team Started well on the green at Carters and after 10 ends were 4 shots up with 4 rinks winning but by 20 ends Suffolk were 10 shots up and had 5 rinks winning. The game swung back to Norfolk’s favour going 4 shots up 5 ends later. Over the final 6 ends it swung back and forth but it eventually went to Suffolk’s advantage as they scored 38 shots to Norfolk’s 26.
Final result Norfolk 157, and 6 pts. Suffolk 165 and 16 pts.
Results: -
The Adams Team at Holt also started well going 16 shots up after 5 ends, and were still 7 shots up after 10, but the next 10 ends were crucial with Norfolk only scoring 36 shots while Suffolk scored 70 and were now 27 shots up on the game and winning on 5 rinks. From this point the scoring was evenly balanced and despite Norfolk fighting hard to address the balance, Suffolk held on.
Result Norfolk 147 and 4pts, Suffolk 179 and 18 pts.
T Cooper G Gibson D Cawthorne 20-
R Anderson-
D Smith G Hewitt M Jacobs 23-
On Sunday the Norfolk Under 25 also played Suffolk at Cawston with the Norfolk A squad winning on all rinks and 10-
Day 4 Newark. Indoor National Championships.
Great News for Norfolk as they pick up their first title. The pairing Of Dan Seabourne and Ian Wones picked up the first title for Norfolk today. They won the Semi Final 26-
There wasn’t such good news for M Haylett and I Wones in the Mixed Pairs as they lost the Semi Final 21-
Dan Seabourne had a busy day as in addition to the Pairs he also had two games in the Under 25 Singles. He was obviously in great form as he won 21-
The Ladies Pair of Louise Knights and Carole Baker were not so lucky as they lost in the Final against Northumberland.
In the Ladies Senior Singles Mel Haylett won 21-
Day 3 Newark. Indoor National Championships
There were two wins for Dan Seabourne and Ian Wones in the Mens Pairs. Firstly they beat North Cambs 26-
In the Mixed Pairs Mel Haylett and Ian Wones also had two wins. In there first game they beat North Essex 23-
In the Under 25 Singles D Seabourne won his first game against Northants but in the Senior Singles Roger Greef lost to Cleveland.
The Ladies Pair of Louise Knights and Carol Baker have made in through to the Final. They beat Humberside 19-
Day 2 Newark. Indoor National Championships.
There were 3 wins and two losses for Norfolk bowlers on Day 2 of the National Championships at Newark.
In the Ladies Singles Linda Blake won 21-
In the Mixed Rinks Semi Final there was disappointment as the Norfolk Trio lost 19-
Day 1 Newark . Indoor National Championships.
The opening day of this years indoor finals saw two good wins in the Mixed Triples. D Seabourne, M Haylett and I Wones opened with a 28-
The ladies and Men’s Rinks both lost close first round games. The ladies by 17-
Norfolk win against Northants A
Norfolks slim hopes of Derbyshire success are still alive after beating northants a 12.2. (128.64)
Rink scores
A.Sayer J.Rusted V.Hudson 21.R.Martin 25
T.Baker N.Blyth I.Whiley 41. S.Law 10
C.Derry R.Bunton M.Riches 25 J.Harford 20
T.Cooper B.Hunter S.King 41 M.Dolby 9
Norfolk County Indoor Finals
The County Indoor Finals were held at Woodlands on Sunday 11th February 2018, with all the
winners representing Norfolk in the National Finals at Newark, which begin on 23rd April.
The Men’s Triples was between Tom Cooper, Mark Riches and Daniel Cawthorne of Gallows
and Dan Mills, John Colcombe and Tony Dunton of Acle. At 11 ends Acle led by 12 shots to 5,
however on the 13th Acle dropped a 4 but bounced back with a 4 on the 14th going on to win
25-
Mixed Triples had Colin & Linda Blake with Bryan Sadler of North Walsham against Mel
Haylett, Daniel Seabourne and Ian Wones, Acle, who were 13-
19-
Men’s Pairs saw Daniel Seabourne and Ian Wones against Tom Cooper and Daniel Cawthorne.
On the 11th end the Acle pair picked up a 4 to go 13-
fought back to 13-
The Ladies’ Triples had Carol Neeve, Sharon Rickman and Linda Blake, N. Walsham playing
Lynne Cannell, Geraldine Reeve and Barbara Meeks, Acle with the Walsham ladies going up
14-
The Men’s Senior Singles was between Roger Greef, Woodlands and Barney Wymer, Acle. The
early ends produced a close match but Greef went on to lead 16-
Wymer, eventually went on to win 21-
The Ladies’ Senior Singles was played at an earlier date with Mel Haylett winning 21 -
against Linda Blake as was the Ladies’ singles with Linda Blake beating Shiela Hardingham 21-
8 with both of N. Walsham.
Men’s singles was between Colin Blake and Daniel Cawthorne. Cawthorne made a good start
and held 15-
Mixed pairs were Mel Haylett with Ian Wones playing Linda Blake and Bryan Sadler. Wones
and Haylett were always on top and with a score of 25 – 15 were 10 up with 2 ends to play.
Under 25 singles was Tom Cooper playing Daniel Seabourne. Despite Cooper’s best efforts,
Seabourne led for much of the match finally winning 21 – 11.
Ladies’ Pairs was Louise Knights and Carol Baker of Norfolk Bowling Club against Marie &
Andrea Morton of Acle. Knights and Baker dominated this match winning 22 – 9. A score-
that did not reflect the game with Baker showing why she is an England International by way
of some wonderful drawing bowls.
Big win for Norfolk v North Cambs in Derbyshire Trophy.
Norfolk played Nth Cambs in Derbyshire and came away with all points.
14.0 points 136 shots -
Well played everyone very good result keeps Norfolk in with a chance of reaching final.
Rink scores
T.Cooper L Seppings D.Cawthorne 46.-
A.Sayer J.Rusted V.Hudson 35.-
T.Baker N.Blyth B.Sadler 31-
C.Derry R.Bunton M.Turner24 -
Norfolk lose Derbyshire game v Hunts.
Derbyshire result against Hunts Norfolk lost 11.3 (94.86)
Rink scores C.Derry M.Turner B.Sadler 18 E.Elmore 33.
A.Sayer B.Hunter S.King 30. R.Stevens 14
L.Seppings R.Morgan D.Cawthorne 17. R.Elmore 26
T.Baker M.Riches I.Whiley 21. R.Jobson 21.
Indoor County Championships. Semi Final reults.
U25s T.Cooper 21 D.Mills 13
D.Seabourne w/o v A.Stimson
Singles D.Cawthorne 21 M.Elliott 17
C.Blake 21 A.Sayer 20
Senior singles R.Greef 21 B.Sadler 20
B.Wymer w/o v J.Rusted
Pairs D.Seabourne I.Wones 20 A.Sayer T.Baker 9
T.Cooper D.Cawthorne 20 C.Blake B.Sadler 10
Mixed Pairs L.Blake B.Sadler 17 A.Barker R.Greef 12
M.Haylett I.Wones 17 S.Tucker D.Cawthorne 16
Triples T.Cooper M.Riches D.Cawthorne 24 A.Sayer T. Baker I Whiley 14
J.Colcombe T.Dunton D.Mills 25
T.Elvin C.Blake B.Sadler 2
Mixed Triples M.Haylett D.Seabourne I.Wones w/o v P.Rolph B.Toyn R.Greef
L.&C.Blake B.Sadler 21 S.Tucker M.Riches D.Cawthorne 14
Norfolk County Bowls Association A.G.M.
The A.G.M. was held at Carters on Sun. 5th Nov. and very well attended but opened with the unfortunate news that Maurice Shreeve the County Patron has had to stand down . Maurice has served the County Committee for over Forty Years and was always present for County home games and was known for his enthusiastic rallying cry “ Come on Norfolk” and will be missed. Changes on the committee included Andy Sayer retiring as County President, replaced by Eddie Barber, Gary Hewitt now Vice President and Matthew Sparrow was elected as Junior Vice President. Other changes were Amy Barker as Welfare and Safeguarding Officer, Under 25 A Team captain Matthew Sparrow and B Team Captain Gary Hewitt and Trevor Hardingham was elected to go on the National President ladder as Junior Vice President in Nov. 2018. Andy Sayer and Roger Greef were made Life Members. A few updates were Agreed to the County Outdoor Rules and will be included in next years handbook.
Officers for 2017-
President. Eddie Barber. Vice President Gary Hewitt. Junior Vice President Matthew Sparrow.Immediate Past President. Andy Sayer.
Chairman John Hudson. Vice Chairman. David Cole. Hon. Secretary Jane Watson. Treasurer Roger Greef. Match Secretary David Filby. EBF Delegate Barry Swan. Press Officer Brian Grint. Outdoor Competition Secretary Trevor Hardingham. Indoor Competition Secretary Andy Sayer. Safeguarding Officer Amy Barker.
Adams Captain David Filby. Newton Captain Trevor Hardingham. Reg Wright A Team Captain Matthew Sparrow. Reg Wright B Team Captain Gary Hewitt. Indoor Executive Team Captain and Derbyshire Captain Andy Sayer. Under 25 Selectors. Hazel and Jimmy Rix.
Wootton Park win County Club Championship.
Wootton Park will represent Norfolk next season in the Durham Centenary Trophy following a 1 shot win in the final of the Jason Roope Shield.
The game was played at Holt BC on Saturday 2nd September on an excellent green and in very good condition.
R G Carter started strongly and held a 5 ahot lead after 5 ends, this moved to 8 shots after 10 ends and 10 shots after 15 ends. At this point the game changed and with 20 ends on the card the game had swung to Wootton Park by2 shots.
The last 5 ends were very tense. With the last rink playing the last end Wootton Park held a 3 shot lead. Carters were holding 2 with 1 wood to be played by both skips. The Carters skip was slightly overweight with his bowl which left Wootton Park victors by 85 shots to 84.
The Jason Roope Shield was presented to Wootton Park by County President Andy Sayer.
EBF & EWBF National Finals week held at Skegness, 19-
Norfolk's Federation bowlers went to Skegness for the finals with expectations of coming away with more silverware.
For the first time since 2008 both the Norfolk's Silver Vase Team and Donald Steward team had reached the finals having won all their group games in the Southern section. On the 1st Saturday of the championships the Silver Vase team played Humberside, Northern winners, and unfortunately had to settle for 2nd place with a 91-
In the Steward final Norfolk also lost out to Humberside 97-
Norfolk did not fare much better when the individual competitions got underway, a case of what might have been with many narrow defeats. Wayne Burrage, Norfolk's representative for both the men's 2 bowl and 4 bowl competitions bowed out 20-
In the men's pairs Mark Tuner and Clive Derry had a close game before losing to Northants 17-
On the ladies side there were 1st round defeats for Emily O'Hanlon 4 bowl singles, 11-
In the ladies Senior Pairs Lilian Barber and Pauline Scott went down to Derbyshire 15-
There was better news for the Ladies pairs combination of Sue Lee and Linda Blake who went on to lift the Alice Rice Pairs Trophy with victories v Humberside 17-
County Cup Final
The final of Norfolk’s premier roving jack competition, The County Cup, was played between Swanton Abbott and Martham at North Walsham New Road on 10th August.
After a very close and competitive game Swanton Abbott ran out winners by 68 shots to 64.
Rink scores(Swanton Abbott first):-
County League.
Congratulations to Caister A on beating Wootton Park in County League play off.
On a good looking Sunday afternoon
The 2 winners of the premier east (caister) and west (Wooton Park) took to the green for one more game to play for the county league title.
A very close game with excellent bowls being shown by both teams.
Tight game until the last few ends where caister snuck the lead and won 50-
Thank you to Acle Bowls for hosting the game and special thanks to Jeanette Riseley for the hard work and commitment to cater for the players and spectators.
Norfolk Subsidiary Cup Final
In the Norfolk Subsidiary cup Gissing played North Walsham New Road at Great Plumstead on the 3rd August. On a wind swept green the game was close at 10 ends with Gissing 35 and Walsham 31 but Gissing finished winning 80 – 62.
County Cup.
County Cup Semi-
Martham 92 -
Swanton Abbott 71 Whissonsett 70.
Thursday 10th August 2017 County Cup Final Start 6.30pm
North Walsham New Road.
Subsidiary Cup.
The result of the semi-
Gissing ‘A’ 81 v Tittleshall 58
N.W. New Road 81 v Caister ‘B’ 71
The final will take place at Great Plumstead on 3rd August 2017 at 6.30 start.
Norfolk County Finals
The County Finals Held at Holt on Sunday produced some excellent bowling for the watching public despite the showers, with all winners off to represent the county at Skegness on the week of the 19th to 26th August.
3 bowl rinks B.Footer, T. Baker and V . Hudson [ Wooton Park] 16 v M.Dembicki, A. Cameron and T. Cator [Aldiss Park] 18.
2 Bowl Rinks I.Wones. J.Moore and C .Blake [ Swanton Abbott] 12 v B.Footer, T. Baker and V.Hudson [Wooton Park] 19.
Under 25 Singles A. Deal [ Cawston] 17 v A.Stimson [ Diss] 21
Under 25 Open Pairs. R.Morgan and D.Cawthorne [ Whissonsett] 7 v A.Stimson and M.Sparrow [ Diss and Acle] 19.
Pairs. G.Gallant and G.Hewitt [ Martham] 10 v C.Derry and M.Turner [ Heartsease] 21.
Mixed Pairs. L.Mills and P.Webb [ Carters] 16 v S.Lee and I.Wones [Swanton Abbott] 21.
Senior Pairs . J.Hunter and K.Breame [ Carters] 16 v R.Monsey and M.High [Potter Heigham ] 11.
Mixed Rinks. B Gooch,L.Blake and B.Sadler [ New Road] 18 v C. Turner, C.Derry and M.Turner [ Heartsease] 17.
Veteran Singles. K.Breame[ Carters] 21 v T.Elvin [ Coltishall] 18.
Secretaries Singles. A.Sayer [ South Lynn] 21 v S.Bunton { Smallbugh/Dilham] 13.
2 Wood singles. D.Mills[ Acle] 20 v W.Burrage [ Horsford] 21
4 Bowl singles. G.Hewitt [ Martham] 6 v W.Burrage [ Horsford] 21.
Champion of Champions. T.Baker [ Wooton Park] 21 v T Elvin [ Coltishall] 14. .
Senior Mixed Pairs. E. and D. Cole (Carters) 17 v J. and V.Hudson (Wootton Park) 11
County Cup and Subsidiary Cup Update.
County Cup.
Wells Elsmith v Caister A. W/O Wells Elsmith
Smallburgh & Dilham 63 Swanton Abbott 111
Pulham Market V Wells Elsmith. W/O Pulham Market
Holt 63 Whissonsett 92
Martham 97 Cawston 50.
Semi Finals. 27th July. 6.30pm start.
Swanton Abbott v Whissonsett at Cawston BC.
Martham v Pulham Market At Acle BC.
Subsidiary Cup.
Gissing A 97 Great Plumstead 48
Tittleshall 76 Sculthorpe 66
North Walsham 88 Acle 75
Semi Finals being played 20th July 6.30pm start.
Gissing A v Tittleshall at Whinburgh.
North Walsham v Caister B at Smallburgh & Dilham BC.
Thanks to clubs for hosting the Semi Finals.
Norfolk finish on a low note
Away to Huntingdon the County Adams Team were hoping to finish the season on a high note. Nigel Blyth, Ernie Clapham and Brian Sadler settled into their rhythm early and finished winning 31-
Result 148 – 158 and 7 – 15 pts
The Newton Team were equally optimistic but found Hunts in good form and only managed one point after David Smith, David Woods and Steve Thompson drew 24 each. Paul Randell, lost 22-
Result 127-
On Sunday the County Semi-
Results.
3 bowl rinks B.Footer,A. Folkner and V. Hudson 17—D.George,A.Flynn and M.High 6
S.Dembicki,A.Cameron and T.Cator 21 -
2 Bowl Rinks G.and M Gallant and G.Hewitt 9. I.Wones. J.Moore and C .Blake 22
D.Crosby,K.Fox and P.Tree 11 -
Under 25 Singles D. Cawthorne, 12 -
M.Sparrow 11. A.Stimson 21.
Under 25 Open Pairs. R.Morgan and D.Cawthorne 18 -
A.Stimson and M.Sparrow 16 -
Pairs. J.Forrest and V.Hudson 15 -
C.Derry and M.Turner 21. -
Mixed Pairs. L.Cannell and W.Downie 7. -
F.Lee and I.Wones 20. -
Senior Pairs . B.Ledgerwood and M.Leverett 9. J.Hunter and K.Breame 23.
T.Gibson and T.Hardingham 12 -
Mixed Rinks. B Gooch,L.Blake and B.Sadler 17 -
A.Sayer, J.Watson and A.Bateson 12 -
Veteran Singles. K.Breame 21 -
Secretaries Singles. A.Sayer 21 – P.Clayton 20 . S.Bunton 21 -
2 Wood singles. T.Elvin 11 .-
4 Bowl singles. C.Blake 15 -
Champion of Champions. T.Baker 21 .-
Senior Mixed Pairs. E. and D. Cole 20 -
J. and V.Hudson 18 -
Adams team Destroys Essex
At home to North Essex the Norfolk Adams Team were hoping for another win and it was Richard Anderson-
Result 206 – 125 and 20-
The under 25 teams played rivals Suffolk at St. Edmundsbury with Norfolk A team taking the Honours. Alex Deal, Jess Ward and Jordan Groves winning 31-
Result 71-
Norfolk B playing Suffolk A had Kacey Cook, Robert Brooks and Regan Simper win 22-
Result 57-
Norfolk’s Adams Team Win
With North Cambs unable to have a Newton Team it was down to the Adams team to hold the flag for Norfolk . Barry Footer , George Gibson and Danny Cawthorne were on top form as they went from 10 up at 10 ends to go on and win 47-
Some team changes have been made for next weeks game at home to N.Essex
On Sunday the under 25 team played Hunts at home. The Norfolk A Team had an excellent win with Dominic Cook, Rhys Lloyd and Arron Stimson winning 37-
The B team had mixed fortunes with Kacey Cook, Robert Brooks and Regan Simper winning 31-
Result 68-
Norfolk’s Newton Success
The Norfolk Adams team played Lincolnshire at Holt and were looking for their first win of the season. John Hudson, Gary Hewitt and Paul Webb started well and were in front all of the game winning 28-
Norfolk 157 -
At Carters green the Newton Team were looking for a win after two close games. Richard Anderson-
Drawing well and won 35-
Norfolk 162 16 pts Lincolnshire 156 6pts.
The under 25’s played Suffolk at Cawston on Sunday, the Norfolk B squad had Vicky Brooks, Ryan Garman and Matthew Sparrow winning 31-
Result 66 -
The A Squad had a chance to qualify for Skegness but had to overcome a very strong Suffolk team. Alex Deal, Jess Ward and Ben Hunter lost 15-
Result 52-
Norfolk versus Suffolk
The local derby is always a cliffhanger and this year was no different. At Kessingland the Newton team were bathed in sunshine playing on a lush green with Suffolk going 19 shots up after 10 ends. By 20 ends Norfolk had made a small recovery at 12 shots behind and in the final 6 ends a Norfolk surge was sending officials searching for their calculators with now only 1 shot separating the teams, however it was Suffolk who finished with the high fives. Result Norfolk 161 6 pts, -
Jordan Groves, Ken Humphrey and Errol Feavearyear 38 -
Eddie Barber, Neil Seager and Paul Tree 30 – S. Church 18.
Richard Anderson-
Richard Bunton, David Crosby and Paul Randell 23 – M. Keeble 28.
Tom Cooper, Brian Grint and John Sparrow 25 – S. Thorpe 35.
Luke Clapham, John Harvey and Peter Cooke 15 – B. Caley 40.
The Adams team were also involved in a close encounter playing at Halesworth and its said games are won and lost over the final 5 ends and it proved to be the case. Barry Footer, George Gibson, and Daniel Cawthorne went 19-
Result 159-
The under 25’s had to play each other at Cawston on Sunday with Norfolk A winning on all rinks. Alex Deal, Jess Ward and Jordan Groves winning 27-
Norfolk Struggle to find Form
With Norfolk the Present National Newton trophy Champions it was hoped to start this season with a win but the tricky windy conditions on Saturday made the game against Northamptonshire very difficult. R. Bunton, D. Crosby and P. Randall were close for much of the game but won 29-
Result 153-
The Adams Team playing at Holt against Northants found the opposition in top Form as they lost 127-
The two Under 25 teams travelled to Huntingdon on Sunday and came home with two good wins. The A Team had N.Moseley, A. Morgan and D. Cawthorne who scored 8 shots in the last 5 ends to win 21-
County Cup and Subsidiary Cup Update
Results from Qualifying Round of County Cup
G 8 Smallburgh & Dilham v Great Plumstead 84-
G 4 Swanton Abbott v Sculthorpe 98-
G 3 Holt v Acle 80-
G 6 Whissonsett v Gissing ‘A’ 93-
G 5 Gissing ‘B’ v Martham W/O (Martham)
G 7 Tittleshall v Cawston 61-
G 2 Pulham Market v N.W. New Road 74-
G 1 Caister ‘B’ v Wells Elsmith 41-
Preliminary Round (To be played by 18-
G 9 Wells Elsmith v Caister ‘A’
Quarter Finals (To be played by 09-
G 10 Smallburgh & Dilham v Swanton Abbott
G 12 Holt v Whissonsett
G 13 Martham v Cawston
G 11 Pulham Market v Wg 9
Semi-
G 14 Wg 10 v Wg 12
G 15 Wg 13 v Wg11
Final to be played on Thursday 10-
G 16 wg 14 v Wg15
Subsidiary Cup Draw
Quarter Finals (To be played by 16-
G 17 Gissing ‘A’ v Great Plumstead
G 19 Tittleshall v Sculthorpe
G 20 N.W.New Road v Acle
G 18 Bye v Caister ’B’
Semi-
G 22 Wg 17 v Wg 19
G 21 Wg 20 v Caister ‘B’
Final To be played on Thursday 03-
G 24 Wg 22 v Wg 21
Caister ‘B’ has a Bye due to Gissing ‘B’ pulling out of the County Cup.
Teams for Adams and Newton Trophy games on Saturday 27th May v Northants.
The Adams Team playing at Holt is as follows.
A.Sayer,R.Greef, C.Rowe, B.Footer, K.Fulcher, D. Cawthorne, N.Blyth, E.Clapham,B.Sadler, R.Lloyd, G.Hewitt, P.Webb, S.Reynolds , A. Bateson, K.Breame, M. Jacobs, P. Forster P. Whymark.
The Newton Team playing at Carters
R. Anderson-
Durham Centenary Tropy. R G Carter BC V Warboys BC
R G Carters BC entertained Warboys in the Inter County stage of the Durham Centenary Trophy on Sunday 21st May.
With the visitors fielding some well known stars of the game Carters knew they were in for a difficult game.
The game was evenly fought with 1 rink in each team piling up the shots and the other two being very even.
With 3 rinks finished Carters held a 6 shot lead. Playing the last end Carters were two shots up with two woods to play. The Warboys skip produced a superb wood to move the jack to hold 2 shots, the Carters skip looking for 2nd wood for the win came up inches short. With game ending level all the players returned to the green for an extra end.
On the extra end Warboys scored 3 shots to RG Carters 2 and won the game 87 shots to 86.
Norfolk at England Finals
Played at Newark the Ladies were stars as they won the Harry Carver Trophy which was a magnificent team effort.
In the Men's Singles it was on the shoulders of young Danny Cawthorne to shine for Norfolk and he didn’t disappoint. Playing R.Pearce he won 21-
In the Ladies Senior Singles it was up to the Evergreen Linda Blake and she was in determined mood. In her first game she played P. Kelly of Lincolnshire and won 21-
Derbyshire win v Northants.
Playing Northants at Stamford in the Derbyshire Trophy the Norfolk Team were aware it was going to be a difficult game with the opposition after points to go top of table.
R.Morgan, D. Cawthorne and M. Riches came back from 4-
Result 87 – 80 and 10 – 4 pts
Indoor County Finals
Kirby Collects County Hatrick
The Norfolk County Finals were held at North Walsham indoor bowls club on Sunday and it was a golden day for Jenny Kirby from Acle St. Edmunds Club collecting three Championships.
In the Ladies triples playing with Sheila Stacey and Marion Himpleman she skipped her block to a 19 – 13 win, she then played then the Ladies Pairs with Sheila Stacey and won 15-
Results
Ladies Triples J Kirby 19 L Blake 13
Mixed Triples J. G. and D. Ramsbottom 13 D. and R. Runciman, and R. Greef 20
Mens Singles D. Cawthorne 21 D. Mills 14
Ladies Pairs L. Knights and M. Haylett 13 S. Stacey and J. Kirby 15
Mens Pairs C. Blake and B. Sadler 17 R. Runciman and R. Greef 16 Xtra End
Senior Singles R. Greef 21 J. Fruin 15
Ladies Senior Singles L. Blake 21 M. Haylett 19
Mens Triples D. Seabourne, I. Wones D. Ramsbottom 18 A. Elvin,C. Blake B. Sadler 15
Mixed Pairs J. Kirby D. Mills 17 L.Blake B. Sadler 11
Ladies Singles L. Blake 21 M. Haylett 15
Under 25 Singles. D Cawthorne 21 D Mills 13
Indoor County Finals.
Sunday 19th February at North Walsham IBC.
10.00am Under 25 Singles D Mills v N Moseley
10.00am. Ladies Triples. S Rickman,C Neave & L Blake v S Stacey,M Himpleman & J Kirby. Mixed Triples. J,G & D Ramsbottom v D&R Runciman & R Greef.
12.00 noon. Singles D Mills v D Cawthorne. Ladies Pairs. L Knights & M Haylett v S Stacey & J Kirby. Pairs. C Blake & B Sadler v R Runciman & R Greef.
2.30pm. Senior Singles. R Greef v J Fruin. Ladies Senior Singles. L Blake v M Haylett.
4.30pm. Mixed Pairs. L Blake & B Sadler v J Kirby & D Mills.
Derbyshire Trophy
Norfolk played North Cambs in the second of this years Derbyshire Trophy at Gallow IBC on Sunday 5th February.
Starting strongly Norfolk took a 9 shot lead after 5 ends, this increased to 22 shots at 10 ends and 27 shots at 15 ends. Continuing to press Norfolk ran out winners on all rinks, final score Norfolk 117 North Cambs 58.
Rink scores:-
Derbyshire Trophy.
Norfolk opened their Derbyshire Trophy campaign on Sunday 29th January against Hunts at Gallow IBC.
Norfolk were always behind in the game going 2 shots down after 5 ends. The next 5 ends proved crucial as Hunts scored 25 shots against Norfolk’s 3. From this point on Norfolk slowly closed the gap but could not recover and lost the match by 12 shots, Norfolk 79 Hunts 91.
Rink scores:-
The next game is on Sunday 5th February v North Cambs. Game starts at 10.00am at Gallow IBC. Their is 1 change to the team with D Seabourne replacing R Summers.
Indoor Competitions 2017.
Results of games played on Sunday 22 January at North Walsham IBC.
Under 25 Singles. J Ward 6 D Mills 21.
Mixed Triples. L&C Blake & B Sadler 16 B Tucker, S King & M Riches 14. L&C Blake & B Sadler 8 J G & D Ramsbottom 22. D&R Runciman & R Greef 20 A Cameron, T&L Cator 13.
Triples. A Sayer, T Baker & I Whiley 8 D Seabourne, D Ramsbottom & I Wones 20. T Cooper, D Cawthorne & M Riches 17 B Toyn, R Runciman & R Greef 22. D Seabourne, D Ramsbottom & I Wones 21 B Toyn,R Runciman & R Greef 16. T Elvin,C Blake & B Sadler 25 A Cameron, K Mason & T Cator 17.
Indoor Competion Results 2017.
Games played Sunday 15th January at North Walsham IBC.
Singles. C Blake 16 D Mills 21. D Mills 21 A Cameron 1.
Senior Singles. B Sadler 20 J Rusted 21. J Rusted 20 J Fruin 21. T Cator 10 R Greef 21.
Pairs. A Sayer & N Blyth 10 M & S Elliott 19. R Grant & T Cator 9 T Cooper & D Cawthorne 21. T Cooper & D Cawthorne 14 R Runciman & R Greef 15. C Blake & B Sadler 21 M & S Elliott 18.
Mixed Pairs. L Blake & B Sadler 21 P Rolph & R Greef 8. L & T Cator 9 D Mills & J Kirby 19. A Royle & N Blyth 11 S Tucker & D Cawthorne 22. D Mills & J Kirby 20 S Tucker & D Cawthorne 12.
2016/2017 Officers and Captains.
Patron. Maurice Shreeve.President. Andy Sayer. Vice President. Eddie Barber. Junior Vice President. Gary Hewitt.Immediate Past President. Barry Swan.
Chairman. John Hudson. Vice Chairman. David Cole. Secretary. Jane Watson. Treasurer. Roger Greef.
Match Secretary. David Filby. Press Officer. Brian Grint. Outdoor Competitions. Trevor Hardingham. Indoor Competitions. Andy Sayer. EBF Delegate. Barry Swan. Safeguarding. Judith Ward.
Adams Captain. David Filby. Newton Captain. Trevor Hardingham. Reg Wright A Captain. Judith Ward. Reg Wright B Captain. Matthew Sparrow. Eversley and Derbyshire Captain. Andy Sayer. Handbook Editor. Keith Fox. Under 25 Selectors. Hazel Rix. Jimmy Rix. Nigel Lambert. Richard Bunton.
R G Carter win Jason Roope Shield.
On a very wet Saturday afternoon RG Carters played Wootton Park in the Durham Centenary Cup. In a closely fought games RG Carters went ahead in the last few ends winning 100-
Norfolk win Newton Trophy at Skegness.
On Sunday Norfolk played Cleveland at Skegness in the Final of the Newton Trophy. Norfolk were unbeaten this year and hopes were high of winning as the last time the trophy had returned to the County was in 1992. On the windswept green at Skeggy it was Norfolk who were first to master the conditions going 17 shots up after five ends and after 15 maintained their lead at 86-
R. Anderson-
M. Jacobs,P. Forster, P. Whymark, 29-
County Cup Final
The Final of the Norfolk County Challenge Cup Final was held at Acle St. Edmunds green on Thursday between Gissing B.C. and Smallburgh and Dilham B.C. The Cup was first played for in 1921 and Cromer were the Victors and on Thursday Gissing were determined to follow in their footsteps going 24-
Rinks K. Fulcher 27 – A. Willetts 8, M. Coe 27 -
P. Whymark 27 T. Gibson 18, P. Forster 20. K. Wilby 19.
Durham Cup Semi Finals .
On a very hot sunny Sunday and ultra -
Subsidiary Cup Winners 2016. Whissonsett BC
Whissonsett 93 Wells Elsmith 68.
West Norfolk Dominate County Final’s
West Norfolk headed the table in the area County Championships on Sunday winning six competitions out of the fourte played on a good running green at Freethorpe in very hot conditions.
All the winners will now represent Norfolk in the National Championships at Skegness in August.
3 Bowl Rinks. B.Footer,A. Folkner, Hudson 19. v D. Cole, K. Breame, P. Webb 22.
Pairs. A. Sayer, A. Bateson 21. V D. Cole, P. Webb 16.
Senior Pairs.D. Cole, P. Allard 17 v T. Nield, J. Moore 15. Xtra end
Under 25 open Pairs, D. Cawthorne, R. Morgan 19 v E. Lambert, T. Cooper 12.
Veteran Singles– J. Rusted 20 v T. Elvin 21
Under 25 Singles R. Lloyd 21, v D.Mills 10.
2 wood Singles W. Burrage,21 v A. Sayer 8.
2 Bowl Rinks. M and G. Gallant,G. Hewitt 16. V M. and L. Leverett, R. Cardew, 17
Senior Mixed Pairs. M. Himpleman , B. Wymer, 14 v T. and L. Cator 15
Champion of Champions. W. Burrage 21 v R. Greef 8
4 Bowl Singles. G. Bowgen 9 v T. Baker 21
Mixed Rinks. G. and M. Gallant ,S. Faircloth 24 v A. Mitchell, N. Blyth, R. Bunton 9.
Secretaries Singles. A. Sayer 21 . v S. Bunton 12.
Mixed Pairs. L. Mills, P. Webb 15. V A. and D. Bateson 22.
Norfolk Reach National Final
Playing at home to Huntingdonshire Norfolk’s Newton Trophy Team were aware that a win would see them through to Skegness and the National Final. But with the game halfway at 15 ends Captain Trevor Hardingham was looking nervous with Norfolk only one shot up. As the green dried out and the pace quickened Norfolk took charge and went on to win 188 – 137 and 20 – 2 pts booking a place in the final on 21st August . Norfolk has not won this Trophy since 1992 and hopes are high after winning all six games in the southern Section against northern winners Cleveland.
Results M. Jacobs,P. Forster, P. Whymark 38-
The Adams Trophy game against Hunt’s was a matter of pride, but it was not to be losing 148-
Results. R.Lloyd, M.Chapman, P. Webb 36-
The County Semi Finals held at Freethorpe on Sunday were as Follows.
3 Bowl Rinks.
J.Annis,R. Himpleman, R. Meeks 13—B.Footer,A. Folkner, V. Hudson 19.
G. Rice, C. Blake, I Wones v D. Cole, K. Breame, P. Webb to be played later
Pairs D. Adams, T. Wones 4 –A. Sayer, A. Bateson 21.
G. Gallant, G. Hewitt 12 – D. Cole, P. Webb 17
Senior Pairs. R. Bunton, D. Mitchell 15—D. Cole, P. Allard 16.
B. Wymer, A. Benson-
Und 25 open Pairs, D. Cawthorne, R. Morgan 23—E. O’Hanlon,S. Tucker 17.
Veteran Singles. P. Randell 14 – J. Rusted 21.
K. Breame 14—T. Elvin 21
Und 25 Singles A. Stimson 20 –R. Lloyd 21,-
2 wood Singles W. Burrage,21 – R. Greef 19
G. Bowgen 12—A. Sayer 21
2 Bowl Rinks. J. Harvey, N. Seagar, R. Summers 19, M and G. Gallant,G. Hewitt 20.
M. and M. Leverett, R. Cardew, 22 – D. Cole, P. Allard, P. Webb 10.
Senior Mixed Pairs. J. Kirby, B. Wymer, 21 – P. Rolph, R. Greef 9.
Champion of Champions. V. Hudson 19 –W. Burrage 21
R. Greef 21 –M. High 17
4 Bowl Singles. G. Bowgen 21 –R. Greef 12
W. Burrage 17 – T. Baker 21
Mixed Rinks. G. and M. Gallant ,S. Faircloth 22 – D. and E Cole, P. Webb 8.
Secretaries Singles. A. Sayer 21—J. Annis 17.
Mixed Pairs. L. Cannell, W. Downie 13 –L. Mills, P. Webb 14.
Norfolk’s Newton Escape the Lightning
Away to Essex the Newton Team were playing at Haverhill and the black clouds loomed in the distance and by 10 ends everyone was in their wet suits. With Norfolk 66-
Norfolk 170,-
L. Clapham, K. Humphrey, E. Feavearyear 41-
The Adams Team played Essex at Sudbury and were more fortunate with the weather conditions and finished winning 193 – 137 and 16-
N. Blyth,E. Clapham, A. Folkner 43-
In the Reg Wright Trophy for Under 25’s Norfolk A played Suffolk B at Freethorpe and won 64-
Norfolk’s Team’s Join the 200 Club
At home to North Cambridgeshire the Norfolk Teams had a good day. Unbeaten this year the Newton Trophy Team were in high scoring mood as they topped the 200 shot margin and won 218 – 111 and all 22 points while the Adams Team were also in buoyant mood and won 207 – 141 for a 20. – 2 pts win.
Newton Team scores -
Adams Team Scores -
Under 25’s win away in Hunts.
NORFOLK A Squad T. Brooks,J. Ward, R. Lloyd 30-
Norfolk B Squad R. Garman, A Deal, M. Sparrow 26-
Norfolk’s Newton Trophy Team Big Win
Away to Lincolnshire Norfolk’s Newton Trophy team were aware that a win would put them top of the Southern England section. After 10 ends Norfolk were 20 shots up with 4 rinks winning and continued to progress and went on to win 183 to 157 and 18-
Rinks M. Sparrow, B. Grint , D. Cawthorne 35-
After the game Paul Randall was presented with a County Tie to commemorate 200 appearances for the County.
The under 25’s played Suffolk at Thurlton on Sunday in between the Showers.
Squad A.
W. Taylor-
Squad B.
G. Siely,A Deal , M. Sparrow 19-
Newton Win against Suffolk
Playing Suffolk is a specially important game, with reputations won and lost and it was a Norfolk Daniel who lead them into the Lions Den. M. Sparrow, B. Grint and an in form Daniel Cawthorne cruised to a 29-
Result 172 – 149 and 20 – 2 pts
Setting up a big game next Saturday away in Lincolnshire
The Adams Team didn’t fair so well struggling with the green after recent rain. R.Lloyd, M. Chapman and P. Webb won 28-
Result 156 – 183 and 4 – 18 pts
In the Reg Wright Trophy the two Norfolk teams met at Freethorpe on Sunday and it was the B Squad that continued it’s winning ways after their 106 -
B Squad names first
K. Cook, R. Simper and A. Stimpson 31 -
R. Garman, A. Deal and M. Sparrow 15 – N Brooks, A Annison and A Lloyd 25
R. Morgan, D Cook and A Stewart 29 -
Result Norfolk B 75 shots and 8 pts Norfolk A 47 shots and 2 pts
Newton Win Adams Lose
Away to Northants Norfolk County Bowls Association were aware that it would be a tough game especially for the Adams team who were facing last years English Champions.
The Newton Team had M.Jacobs, P. , Forster and P. Whymark in scintillating form as they steamed to a 38 shot win, 54-
Result 189 – 158. And 14 – 8 pts
The Adams Team had R.Lloyd, A Bateson and S. King win 22-
Result 139 – 172 and 2 – 20 pts
On Sunday Norfolk Under 25’s played Huntingdon at Freethorpe in the Reg Wright Trophy and for the first time there will be TwoTeams from Norfolk, Suffolk and Hunts.
The A Squad Team E. Lambert, J. Ward and D. Cawthornre 26-
Result 63-
N.C.B.A. Teams announced for Sat 28th May
Adams Team to play Northampton away
D.Smith,J.Moore, J. Sparrow, R.Lloyd,A.Bateson,S.King,D.Mills,J.Cook,G. Hewitt
S. Reynolds,A. Sayer,C. Rowe , B. Footer, M.Smith, A.Folkner, N.Bltyh, R.Greef, E.Clapham.
Newton Team to play Northampton away
I.Anderson,K.Humphrey,P.Randall,L.Clapham,E.Feavearyear,T.Gibson,E Barber,P.Tree,B.Sadler
M.Sparrow,B.Grint,D.Cawthorne,R.Anderson-
P.Whymark.
Under 25’s Team to Play Huntingdon on Sun.29th May at Freethorpe
A Squad, -
B.Sqaud
R.Garman,A.Deal,M.Sparrow,K.Cook,R.Simper,A.Stimson,L.Christie-
The National finals at Newark this week is concluding the indoor season. In the mens rinks Andy Sayer, Tom Baker and Ian Whiley won 23-
Update
In the mens singles Semi Roger Greef met R. Pearce of Nottingham and in a close competitive game lost 18-
County Executive Meeting
Held at Carters Bowls Club 30 members of the Executive meeting attended. Codes of Ethics and behaviour from the National Body were passed to all members for the clubs and the County Treasurer reported a healthy balance. It was reported that Northumberland has withdrawn from County games and charges for the Skegness greens are likely to increase for the National Finals. It was agreed to provide a coach for the und. 25 games away at Hunts and players will be charged £8.00 per game. Selectors for the under 25’s were elected , Hazel and Jimmy Rix, Nigel Lambert and Richard Bunton. The Annual Dinner is to be held at Wensum Valley on 28th Oct. An extrodinary executive meeting is to be held on Sat 23rd July to discuss the Zoning of indoor County games and the withdrawal of players in National Finals.
Derbyshire Trophy
Sunday 13th March and Norfolk had to play Lincolnshire in the Derbyshire trophy and needed a win to go through to the final, not an easy task despite being at home. Daniel Cawthorne, Mark Riches and Sam King went from 9-
Result 72-
Derbyshire Trophy v Northants.
At home to Northamptonshire at Acle the Norfolk Team were hoping for a good points tally to take on top of Table Lincolnshire next week. Sean Savoury, Daniel Cawthorne and Sam King were 8-
Next Week against Lincs at Acle a 12-
Team as this week but Ian Whiley replacing Sean Savoury.
Norfolk County Finals
Played at Lynnsport Sun 28th Feb 2016
Under 25 Singles . Daniel “ Spike “ Seabourne , Acle was in dominant form against Nicole Moseley Lynnsport and won 21-
Ladies |Senior Singles
This was an all Acle Final , Mel Haylett playing Jenny Kirby and close at one stage 11 each then Mel went on to win 21 – 13.
Mens Triples
This game was dominated by the home team from Lynnsport of Andy Sayer, Ian Whiley and Steve Winter playing the Acle Trio of Mark and Simon Elliott with Geoff Ramsbottom who conceded at 20 – 5.
Mens Singles
Tim Stone was unable to attend and conceded the game to Roger Greef
Mixed Triples
This was between Nicole and Mo Moseley with Stevie Winter Lynnsport and Spike Seabourne, Mel Haylett and Ian Wones from Acle. At 10 ends the Lynn three were 9 -
Ladies Triples
This was an all Acle Final between Lynne Cannell, Barbara Meeks and Geraldine Reeve up against Sheila Stacey, Gwyn Xuereb and Jenny Kirby, with Geraldine 9-
Ladies Singles
Another All Acle Final between Jenny Kirby and Geraldine Reeve, after losing two finals Jenny was in a determined mood to win the third and went into a 14-
Mens Pairs
The Woodlands pair of Barry Toyn and Roger Greef played David Cole and Barney Wymer of Acle and the Acle pair were soon in charge leading 18-
Ladies Pairs
Louise Knights of Norfok Bowling Club and Melanie Haylett Acle played Linda Blake and Carol Neave from North Walsham who went 9-
Mixed Pairs
Nicole Moseley and Stevie Winter Lynnsport were up against Acle’s Jenny Kirby and Dan Mills, here the home team soon took charge going 18-
Mens Senior Singles
This was a battle between Terry Cator of Old Hall and Denis Goodley from Acle and it was Denis who settled quickly to the pace of the green and was soon 18-
Derbyshire Trophy Team
To be held at Acle against Northants on Sun 6th March
D. Mills, D Ramsbottom and Ian Wones
M. and S. Elliott and G. Tubby
D. Seabourne, M. Turner and M. Riches
S. Savoury, D. Cawthorne and S. King
12 points v Hunts in Derbyshire Trophy.
Derbyshire Trophy Norfolk travelled well to Huntingdon Indoor Bowls Club to play the Derbyshire Trophy and returned with twelve of the fourteen points. S. Savoury , M. Riches and S. King 38 – 21 D. Mills, D. Ramsbottom and I. Wones 30 – 15 M. Elliott, S. Elliott and G. Tubby 33 – 14 A. Sayer, M. Turner and I. Whiley 15 – 24 The next game is at home at Acle Indoor Bowls Club against Northamptonshire on 6th March at 10.00am team to be announced.
Result from game against north cambs in Derbyshire as follows:-
S. Savory D. Cawthorne and M. Riches 23.16
M. Elliott S. Elliott and G. Tubby 23.18
D. Mills D. Ramsbottom and I. Wones 34.15
A. Sayer M. Turner and I. Whiley 32.23
112. 72 shots 14 points to 0
Team for 21Feb away to Huntingtonshire as follows
S. Savory M. Riches and S. King
M. and S. Elliott and G. Tubby
D. Mills D. Ramsbottom and I. Wones
A. Sayer M. Turner and S. Winter
County Bowls Semi-
Held on sun 31st Jan at Lynnsport
Mixed Pairs Prelim.
D and R Runciman 18…………. L and T Cator 17
Mixed Pairs Semi Final
N. Moseley and S Winter 24……. D and R Runciman 11
L Blake and B Sadler 6…………. D Mills and J Kirby 21
Mixed Triples
L and C Blake and B Sadler 6 ………. D Seabourne, L Cannell and I Wones 28
N and M Moseley and S Winter 26 ….P Rolph, B Toyn and R Greef 10
Mens Pairs
A Sayer and S Winter 11 …… D Cole and B Wymer 20
Under 25 Singles
D Seabourne 21 …. T Cooper 7
Mens Singles
A Sayer 15 …. R Greef 21
T Stone 21 …T Cator 3
The County Thanked Umpire Roy Himpleman , markers and Staff of Lynnsport for providing their facilities and Refreshments
Derbyshire Trophy v North Cambs
Selected Team.
D.Mills.D.Ramsbottom I.Wones
M.Elliott S.Elliott G.Tubby
A.Sayer G.Todhunter I.Whiley
D.Cawthorne M.Riches S.King
NCBA Indoor County Championships.
Playing shedule for 31st January at Lynnsport IBC.
10am Mens Pairs Semi Final A Sayer and S Winter v D Cole and B Wymer
10am U25's Singles Semi Final D Seaborne v T Cooper
10am Mixed Pairs Prelim R & D Runciman v L & T Cator
12 o'clock Mixed Pairs Semi Final R & D Runciman/ L & T Cator v N Moseley and S Winter
12 o'clock Mixed Triples Semi Final L Blake. C Blake and B Sadler v D Seaborne. M Haylett and I Wones
12 o'clock Mens Singles Semi Final A Sayer v R Greef
2pm Mens Singles Semi Final T Stone v T Cator
2pm Mixed Pairs Semi Final L Blake and B Sadler v D Mills and J Kirby
2pm Mixed Triples Semi Final P Rolph. B Toyn and R Greef v N Moseley. M Moseley and S Winter
NCBA Indoor Championships 2016
Results for Sunday 17th January at Lynnsport IBC.
In the Triples
A. Sayer, I. Whiley and S. Winter 16 v R. Runciman, B. Toyn and R. Greef 5
M. Elliott, S. Elliott and G. Ramsbottom 29 v D. Mower, R. Grant and T. Cator
Prelim Mixed Triples
M. and N. Moseley and S. Winter 28 v D. Mower, L. and T. Cator 13.
Senior Singles
Prelim D. Goodley 21. v M. Moseley 9
Semi Final D. Goodley 21 v B. Sadler 18
T. Cator 21 v R. Greef 11
Prelim Singles A. Sayer 21 v T. Elvin 20
Prelim Pairs A. Sayer and S. Winter 29 v R. Grant and T Cator 6
Pairs B. Toyn and R. Greef 26 v C.Blake and B. Sadler 9
The County thanked Lynnsport for providing their facilities and refreshments and Officials, Markers and Umpire Barry Swan for making the day run smoothly.
The A.G.M of the County Federation Bowls League was held at RG Carters on Sunday and a minutes silence held for former President Ray Dorrington and Bowls club members who had passed away over the last twelve months. The major change was the retirement of David Cole, the League Controller and Press Officer who had been doing this work for the last ten years. County President Andy Sayer thanked him for his excellent work and wished his successor good luck for 2016. The new Controller elected was Matthew Sparrow and County Press Officer Brian Grint elected as League Press Officer. Four Clubs have withdrawn from the league, Suffield Park, Mill Farm , Gressenhall and finally Bacton which has folded altogether, one new club has joined Gorleston B. Two new league representatives were elected Geoff Bonnick in Sub Area A and Paul Hurcott in Sub Area D, while County Executive representatives were Amy Barber, Hazel Rix and Geoff Bonnick. Wooton Park were congratulated as overall Champions and Gissing A as runners up with thanks to Tungate for hosting the finals.
Clubs were asked to contact the League Controller with any problems and not the County Secretary, all fixtures for 2016 were handed out and it was agreed the final in the coming season will be held at Heacham.
Norfolk County Bowls Association will have 84 clubs registered for the Outdoor season in 2016 and all clubs are reminded that entries for the County Competitions should reach the County Secretary by 31st January.
The County under 25’s will have two teams in the coming season with Judith Ward Captain of Norfolk A and Matthew Sparrow Captain of Norfolk B, all club Secretaries are asked to forward names of under 25’s they recommend for the County Trial on Sun May 8th.
The team for the first game on the 7th Feb.in the Derbyshire Trophy will be announced early in the new year and the Eversley trophy is to be held over one day on Sun. 24th April at Newark.
Four Titles to celebrate for Norfolk's Federation Bowlers.
Friday evening saw Norfolk's Federation bowlers gather at Woodlands Banqueting Suit for the annual dinner and prize presentation.
The guest of honour was EWBF National President Mrs Beryl Beresford.
Following an excellent meal the highlight of the evening was the presentation of trophies to the winners of all the County Competitions and Leagues together with the National Championship winners from the county.
Norfolk came away from this years Indoor and Outdoor National Championship with 4 titles. At Newark in April Daniel Seabourne won the Under 25 Singles title. Whilst at the outdoor Championships held in Skegness in August 3 titles were picked up. The ladies won the Silver Vase team completion and Wayne Burrage won the 2 Bowl Singles and Tony Elvin the 4 Bowl Singles.
The evening concluded with dancing to Chandler Green.
Changes at top of NCBA.
R G Carter BC was the venue on Sunday for this years NCBA Annual General Meeting. With a number of officers retiring there were a large number of changes to be decided.
The new President is Andy Sayer who was presented with the chain of office by outgoing President Barry Swan. The new Junior Vice President is Eddie Barber.
After almost 20 years as Chairman Alex Manson retired and John Hudson was elected as his replacement. Barry Swan has taken over as Vice Chairman.
There was also a change to the Secretary as Barry Swan stood down and Jane Watson was elected as his replacement. The other change saw David Cole retire as Press Officer and this job was taken over by Brian Grint.
The full list of Officers and other posts is:
President Andy Sayer, Junior Vice President Eddie Barber. Chairman John Hudson. Vice Chairman Barry Swan. Secretary Jane Watson. Treasurer Roger Greef. Match Secretary David Filby. Press Officer Brian Grint. Handbook Editor Barry Swan. Outdoor Competition Secretary Trevor Hardingham. Indoor Competition Secretary Andy Sayer. EBF Delegate Barry Swan. Adams Captain David Filby. Newton Captain Trevor Hardingham. Reg Wright Captains Judith Ward and Matthew Sparrow. Eversley and Derbyshire Captain Andy Sayer. Safeguarding Officer Judith Ward.
Game of two halves.
It is often said in sport that it was a game of two halves. This was certainly the case on Saturday when Swanton Abbott and Gissing met in the final of the NCBA County Club Championship at R G Carters Bowls Club.
Swanton Abbott started the game strongly and moved into a 9 shot lead at 5 ends. The gap was still 9 shots after 10 ends. By the 15th end the Swanton Abbott lead had grown to 15 shots and they were looking firm favourites. The game situation then started to change and Gissing had reduced their deficit to 9 shots after 20 ends. The game grew closer and closer over the last 5 ends and Gissing with a strong finish ran out winners by 4 shots, 87 shots to 83.
The Jason Roope Shield was presented to Gissing by County President Barry Swan.
Gissing will now represent Norfolk in the EBF Durham Centenary Trophy next season.
This was the last NCBA competition of the outdoor season. Bowlers now turn their attention to the indoor season.
Rink scores from Saturdays game, Gissing first:-
Title triple for Norfolk bowlers.
Norfolk's Federation bowlers travelled to Skegness for the National Championships last week. The Ladies Silver Vase team were first to take the green and pulled off a comfortable win against Humberside.
Any hopes that this was going to set the pattern for the week were quickly dashed when the individual competitions started. Many of the Norfolk players found the slow and difficult greens to much to handle.
However things did improve towards the end of the week as Norfolk bowlers qualified for 4 finals.
On Friday afternoon Wayne Burrage faced S Oliver from Cleveland on rink 13 in the Champion of Champions Singles final. This rink had proved a graveyard for Norfolk bowlers during the week. It kept up its reputation as Wayne lost 16-
Saturday morning saw Norfolk represented in 3 finals. Wayne Burrage was first to complete a victory as he ran out winner 21-
The Ladies 2 Bowl Rink were playing a very strong Nottinghamshire team. Pauline Duffield, Amy Barker and Lilian Barber lost out 12-
What looked like being a disappointing week turned out well with Norfolk returning home with 3 titles.
County Cup Final.
Over the last 5 seasons two teams have dominated the County Cup. Martham and Gissing having won the trophy twice again faced each other in the final held at Great Plumstead BC.
Martham opened the game strongly and held a 74 shot lead after 5 ends. Gissing then started to take control and led by 12 shots after 10 ends and 23 shots after 15 ends. Martham then started a recovery reducing the deficit to 17 shots after 18 ends. Finishing strongly they further reduced the gap but to late. Gissing ran out winners by 84 shots to 72.
The County Cup was presented to the winning team by County President Barry Swan.
Rink scores( Martham first):-
G Gallant, S Watson & G Hewitt 24 I Groves, R Cornwall & C Gaul 24. J Ward, D Nichols & P Randell 11 M Jolly, G Forster & P Whymark 28. A Jones, M Gallant & J Dyball 15 K Lake, D Royal & M Coe 17. T Punchard, J Hudson & G Bowgen 22 E Fairweather, J Jolly & P Forster 15.
County Cup Final.
Over the last 5 seasons two teams have dominated the County Cup. Martham and Gissing having won the trophy twice again faced each other in the final held at Great Plumstead BC.
Martham opened the game strongly and held a 74 shot lead after 5 ends. Gissing then started to take control and led by 12 shots after 10 ends and 23 shots after 15 ends. Martham then started a recovery reducing the deficit to 17 shots after 18 ends. Finishing strongly they further reduced the gap but to late. Gissing ran out winners by 84 shots to 72.
The County Cup was presented to the winning team by County President Barry Swan.
Rink scores( Martham first):-
G Gallant, S Watson & G Hewitt 24 I Groves, R Cornwall & C Gaul 24. J Ward, D Nichols & P Randell 11 M Jolly, G Forster & P Whymark 28. A Jones, M Gallant & J Dyball 15 K Lake, D Royal & M Coe 17. T Punchard, J Hudson & G Bowgen 22 E Fairweather, J Jolly & P Forster 15.
There were two important games played this week with the final of the Subsidiary Cup and the Play Off for the County League Championship.
The Subsidiary Cup final was played on Thursday evening at Cawston BC with Swanton Abbott taking on Holt.
Swanton Abbott started very strongly and took a 10 shot lead after 5 ends. This lead was completely wiped out over the next 5 ends as Holt started to take a grip on the game. At 10 ends Holt led by 4 shots. By the 15 end they had stretched their lead to 11 shots. Swanton Abbott reduced the lead over the final 6 ends but could not close the gap. Holt ran out winners by 72 shots to 65. The trophy was presented by County President Barry Swan.
Rink scores(Swanton Abbott first):-
Spke flies the flag for Norfolk
There is a young bowler in Norfolk who has had a season to remember. Having represented England at Under 25 level, being part of the Norfolk Under 25 Double Rink which won the National Title he rounded the season off by winning the EBF Under 25 Singles title at Newark IBC. The bowler in question is Daniel "Spike" Seabourne.
Spike opened his campaign with a comfortable 21-
This was the only title picked up by Norfolk however Barney Wymer had a good run in the Senior Singles. He made his way through to the final with wins against B Holliday Humberside 21-
The championships at Newark were the last event of the indoor season. Bowlers now turn their attention to the outdoor greens with league games starting over the next 2 weeks.
So near yet so far.
Norfolk's Federation County team travelled the Lincoln IBC on Sunday to take on Lincolnshire in what was a crunch match in terms of qualifying for the EBF Derbyshire Trophy final. Norfolk needed to pick up 14 points from the game which meant winning on two rinks and taking the overall game.
Things started badly with Norfolk falling behind in the early stages, Lincs lead 22-
Winning on two rinks was achieved but the overall result meant Norfolk only picked up 4 points.
Rink scores:-
Acle bowlers have a field day.
The Federation bowlers from Acle IBC made good use of their own green in the finals of this years NCBA and NCWBA County Championship Finals on Sunday.
In the Men's Singles Ian Wones picked up the title for the twelfth time when he overcame Andy Sayer 21-
The Ladies Pairs game was a competitive affair with Sheila Stacey & Jenny Kirby winning 22-
In the Triples competitions Melanie Haylett, Linda Bennett and Elaine Cole won 24-
The Under 25 Singles Final had been played off previously with Daniel Seabourne winning 21-
All of the winners go forward to represent Norfolk at the EBF National Championships which are being played at Newark IBC 20th to 26th April.
Norfolk stumble against Northants.
Norfolk's EBF County team travelled to Stamford IBC on Sunday to take on Northants in the latest round of the Derbyshire Trophy. With two wins under their belt the Norfolk team were looking for a good result.
Northants started the stronger and held a 5 shot lead after 5 ends, 21-
The chance for Norfolk to qualify is still there but it will need a very good result in the last game which is being played away against Lincolnshire at Lincoln IBC on Sunday 15th March, 11.30am start.
Rink scores from Sundays game were:-
Scare for Norfolk before narrow win.
Norfolk's Derbyshire Trophy bowlers went into the second game of the season on a high following their big win against Hunts. Going into the game on Sunday against North Cambs at Acle IBC the team were hoping for another big win before they faced the last two games of the season both away from home.
Things certainly didn't go to plan and it was the North Cambs team which put the pressure on from the start. After 5 ends the score was Norfolk 8 North Cambs 20. Things improved over the next 5 ends when the gap was reduced to 8 shots. Only 1 Norfolk rink was leading at this stage. By the 15th end the gap was down to 3 shots but this was again all down to the rink skipped by Ian Wones who lead 25-
Next week the team travel to Stamford IBC to take on Northants. They will need a much improved performance if they are to get a result in this game.
Rinks scores from the game with North Cambs were:-
NCBA Indoor County Championships.
The NCBA Indoor County Competition Semi Finals were completed on Sunday at Acle IBC. The winners of the semi final go forward to play in the finals to be held on Sunday 22nd February.
Results of the semi Finals were as follows:-
Singles. Ian Wones 21 Roger Greef 1. Andy Sayer 21 Terry Cator 9.
Senior Singles. Barnie Wymer 21 John Tuddenham 10. Bryan Sadler 21 Terry Cator 10.
Pairs. Mark and Simon Elliott 22 Colin Blake and Bryan Sadler 13. Barry Toyn and Roger Greef 19 Andy Sayer and Richard Noble 18.
Mixed Pairs. Jenny Kirby and Danny Mills 21 Linda Blake and Bryan Sadler 12. Lindsay and Terry Cator 17 Pam Rolph and Barry Toyn 7.
Triples. Danny Mills, Danny Ramsbottom and Ian Wones 16 Andy Sayer, Gary Todhunter and Nigel Blyth 7. Colin Blake, Paul Pratt and Bryan Sadler 23 Ian Turnbull, Julian Cook and Terry Maidstone 14.
Mixed Triples. Lindsey and Terry Cator and Bernard Jones 20 David and Elaine Cole and Tony Dunton 12. Pam Rolph, Barry Toyn and Roger Greef 21 Colin and Linda Blake and Bryan Sadler 11.
