Christmas Dinner at the Ten Tors
Saturday 13th December 2025
Sunday 27th September 2025
No sooner has the dust settled on the season then preparations are underway for the 2026 season. Thanks to all the volunteers who assisted Max, Rob Horrell, Phil Lannon, Tom Archer. Lionel Wheeler, Nigel Coombes, Jeff Sharland, Dave Schooling and Elaine Coombes and Lin Sharland who prepared lunch. Thanks to Lionel for the video.
Saturday 27th September 2025
Closing of the green
Mixed Triples Winners 2025
Phil Lannon
Jim Preston
Jean Stanley (Absent)
The winner of the Spider was Sandra Wheeler, who was presented with a prize by club treasurer Andrew Wilkinson.
Mens Club Champion 2025
Kev Taylor
Mens Two Wood Winner 2025
Jeff Sharland
Ladies Club Champion 2025
Sandra Wheeler
Merit Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Club 2025
Dave Schooling
Mens Triples Winners 2025
Jeff Sharland
Mike Russell
Dave Woods
Ladies Triples Winners 2025
Jocelyn Krummen
Julia Hearne
Jean Stanley (absent)
Johns Trophy Winner 2025
Anne Russell
Mixed Pairs Winners 2025
Elaine Coombes
Nigel Coombes
Mens Rink Winners 2025
Tom Archer
Jeff Sharland
John Berry (absent)
Jim Yeoman (absent
Mixed Rinks Winners 2025
Jim Preston
Dave Woods
Jean Stanley (Absent)
Janet Barr (Absent)
Ladies Two Wood Winner 2025
Lin Sharland
Awaiting Photograph
Mens Pairs Winners 2025
Geoff Walling
Phil Stanley
Ladies Pairs Winners 2025
Sandra Wheeler
Carolyn Wilkinson
Windsor Bowls Tour 15-19 September 2025
A successful bowling tour, winning all matches. As many of the clubs were fielding County players we did well. A big vote of thanks from everyone to Liz Rollason who, despite the planning problems, managed to organise an enjoyable week.
Monday: The weather forecast for the week was not very promising and the first stop at Supermarine BC had received a downpour in the morning, which meant we could only bowl on four rinks. However, we were well looked after and entertained by a friendly club and won the match.
Thursday: Royal Wootton Basset BC was the next venue with another six rink challenge, which we won on a fairly bright afternoon that was free of rain. Once again our hosts were friendly and looked after us well.
Friday: Another fine day! So much for the weather forecast. After dropping off our bags, there was time to visit the City of Wells. It was amusing to see the swans ringing the bell to be fed at the Bishop's Palace at 1:00 pm. A five rink match which we won despite the green being in very poor condition. However, there was a great deal of banter with our hosts, an enjoyable visit.
Wednesday: A day off from bowling. An optional visit to Blenheim Palace was visited by many of the group, while the rest discovered the grounds of Littlecote House and the sporting and leisure activities available. Carolyn, Elaine, Andrew and Nigel managed to win the Warner Quiz - a voucher for tea and cake.
Tuesday: Despite the visiting US President Trump, causing the visit to the Royal Household BC to be cancelled, a very good replacement was provided by Windsor and Eton BC. On a sunny afternoon we played on six rinks against teams from both clubs, which we won, and were well looked after by a friendly club.
Club Competition winners in order left to right and down are;
Ladies four wood championship - Sandra Wheeler
Ladies two wood singles - Lynn Sharland
Ladies Pairs - Sandra Wheeler and Carol Wilkinson
Ladies Triples - Jean Stanley, Julia Hearne and
Jocelyne Krummen
Mens four wood championship - Kev Taylor
Mens two wood singles - Jeff Sharland
Mens Pairs - Phil Stanley and Geoff Walling
Mens Triples - Jeff Sharland, Dave Woods and Mike Russell
Mens Rink - John Berry, Jeff Sharland, Jim Yeoman and
Tom Archer
Mixed Pairs - Elaine and Nigel Coombes
Mixed Triples - Jean Stanley, Jim Preston, and Phil Lannon
Mixed Rinks - Janet Barr, Jean Stanley, Jim Preston and Dave Woods
Well done to all and everyone else who took part. Especial thanks to Lin Sharland and Dave Woods who organised all the competitions. Great job guys!
And later…… the barbeque with musical accompaniment from the Wayward Pynes
Meanwhile……..
Anne at Leamington Spa in the JohnsTrophy Final at the All England Championships
Saturday 5th July 2025, Middleton Cup, Cornwall v Dorset
Club Secretary Phil Stanley wrote
“Having had this match postponed due to very heavy rain on 7 June, the Dorset v Cornwall Middleton Cup match was played on Saturday 5 July with Abbrook Park hosting the game.
Both teams played to a high standard with fancied Cornwall emerging as winners after some very close games.
With a 10:00 am start, both teams arrived early and kept the kitchen extremely busy providing tea, coffee, bacon and sausage baps. Many thanks to Barb Lawrence and Jean Stevens for a great service.”
Club Competition Week-end 31st May and 1st June 2025
Opening of the Green, Saturday 12th April 2025
Despite the weather forecast the rain held off on Saturday 12 April (mostly) for nearly 60 members and guests to celebrate the Opening of the Green.
The Men's Captain, Rob Horrell, apologised for the absence of our Chairman, Tom Archer, who was playing in the National Short Mat Finals. He then welcomed everyone and introduced the Club's new main sponsor, Ashley Mathews of Coast and Country Estate Agents, who recently agreed a long-term sponsorship, which included the new shirts being worn by members.
President Gordon Clark gave the opening speech thanking the members for all the hard work spent in the Clubhouse, on and around the Green, transforming its appearance and getting it ready for the new season.
President Gordon then delivered the traditional first bowl. Ashley followed with the first bowl he had ever delivered and showed that he has the potential to become a bowler.
Following tradition, members then took part in a 'Spider' competition, which was won by Alan Sanders and a Round Robin Triples competition organised by Lin and Jeff Sharland, won by Barb Lawrence, Elaine Coombes and Dave Schooling.
After retiring to the bar, manned by Phil Lannon and Mike Meathrel, Jeff Sharland and Nigel Coombes gave an amusingly modified rendition of Whispering Grass which, with photo's, identified the effectiveness (or not) of Rob Horrell's crow scarers!!
The evening finished with the presentation of flowers and wine to Barb Lawrence and (in her absence) Jean Stevens and lager for Brian Lawrence as a thank you for the work they put in every Friday evening during the winter season making ham, egg and chips for members, raising £2,000 for club fund
On behalf of the Management Committee, many thanks for supporting a great afternoon, which was enjoyed by all.
Phil Stanley
Secretary
Gardening Day’s Saturday/Sunday 22nd/23rd March 2025
A good number of club members, far too many to mention, rallied to the call from Dave Schooling for help at last Week-End’s Gardening Days. A fantastic effort from everybody concerned with some very creative touches.
