Open day success for Wokingham Bowling Club

WOKINGHAM Bowling Club held their annual open day at the Reading Road Green.

The club was open to members of the public, young, old and in between to come along and try the game of bowls from 10:00 until 14:00 and many took the opportunity to have a go. Coaches and fellow members were on hand to make everyone welcome and to try the game of bowls.

“It was a great success with 37 members of the public turning up with everyone enjoying themselves trying their hand at this wonderful game,” said Wokingham Bowls Club member Colin Livingstone.

“Some wandered inside for a drink and a seat and others checked out the facilities and many just enjoyed asking questions and listening to how we enjoy ourselves on the green.

“We had all ages represented, and parents asking how to involve youngsters in the game. Currently, 26 people have booked for some follow on coaching which simply takes it to the next level.

“We hope to encourage even more to take up the offer of some coaching.”

Wokingham Bowls Club report

The Kennet League started this week with Wokingham A playing in Division 1, Wokingham B in Division 2 and Wokingham C in Division 3.

Wokingham A started their campaign with an away fixture to Reading. Mike Drinkwater, Alex Thomson, Brian Chinneck, Ron Swan, Dave Fielding and Barry Woodley who was promoted from the B team. Wokingham lost the match overall by 88 shots to 67 with Wokingham winning on one rink, skipped by Gerry Deeves. Wokingham skips first.

Paul Dollery 13 shots v S. Jones 18 shots

Tom Searle 14 shots v R. Newman 31 shots

Gerry Deeves 22 shots v D. Holder 17 shots

Trevor Gilmour 18 shots v Alan Symondson 22 shots

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Wokingham B entertained Desborough A in their Division 2 battle. Wokingham fought hard against a strong Desborough team and lost the match by 90 shots to 4. Wokingham skips first.

Bob Hales-Owen 13 shots v H. Pike 23 shots

Colin Cleverley 11 shots v B. Gill 23 shots

Sam Welsh 18 shots v M. White 16 shots

Paul Graham 7 shots v M. Peachet 28 shots

Wokingham C travelled to play Maiden Erlegh and lost the match by 108 shots to 38. There was one defiant rink from Wokingham who kept at it and won their game by five shots. Wokingham skips first.

Alan Hughes 19 shots v F. Parkinson 14 shots

Roger Webb 4 shots v R. Rapley 24 shots

Alan Taylor 9 shots v K. Hawkins 32 shots

Alan Painter 6 shots v M. Fraser 28 shots

Kennet LV League (Over 55’s)

Wokingham A were joined by Wokingham B in Division 1 of the KLV League. The A team proved too strong on the day winning the match by 61 shots to 33. Top triple for the A team was skipped by Bob Thompson along with Andy Franklin and Ron Swan who won by 19 shots. Wokingham A skips first.

Bob Thompson 25 shots v Colin Cleverley 6 shots

Gerry Deeves 24 shots v Pat Cleary 8 shots

Trevor Gilmour 12 shots v George Hayne 19 shots

Wokingham C playing in Division 3 this season took on Reading B at home. Reading won the match by 84 shots to 24, winning on all three rinks. Wokingham skips first.

Roger Dollery 3 shots v L. Robinson 39 shots

Paul Graham 13 shots v J. Snook 20 shots

John Balkwell 8 shots v J. Allen 25 shots

Wokingham D playing in Division 3 travelled to Reading B. Reading won the match by 53 shots to 36. Two of the Wokingham triples ran their hosts very close. Wokingham welcomed two new players to the team, Chris Barnes and Ted Cresswell. Wokingham skips first.

Mick Geeves 16 shots v G. Kirton 18 shots

Les Allen 14 shots v R. Spackman 18 shots

Ted Cresswell 6 shots v M. Rees 17 shots

Wokingham Bowls Club Open Day 2019.
Visitors, Carol Smart and Chris Newbold chat with Terry Oakes.

Thames Valley Ladies League

Wokingham Oakapples started their Division 2 campaign in the TVLL by hosting Woodley. The final score after 10 ends was Oakapples 31 shots to 16 for Woodley therefore Oakapples won the match. Wokingham skips first.

Anne – Marie Murray 7 shots v J. Thomas 8 shots

Jean Balkwell 7 shots v C. Mabley 4 shots

Cyndy Price-Finnie 17 shots v L. Ringer 4 shots

Wokingham Acorns travelled to Reading for their first Division 1 match of the season. Wokingham won the match by 56 shots to 37. Wokingham skips first.

Lilian Holliday 27 shots v V. Oakley 6 shots

Teresa O’Connor 15 shots v L. Robinson 11 shots

Sandra Thompson 14 shots v Y. Hailstone 20 shots

Ladies Friendly

Wokingham entertained Windsor & Eton Ladies on the Reading Road green in a two rink match. Wokingham won the match by 42 shots to 19. Top triple for Wokingham was skipped by Jenni MacGregor along with Barbara Woolley and Nicci Evelegh who won by 14 shots. Wokingham skips first.

Jenni MacGregor 25 shots v A. Webb 11

Margaret Argent 17 shots v J. Heathman 8

Ladies Top Club County Competition

Wokingham started their Top Club County Competition with an away match at Windsor & Eton. Wokingham successfully won the Singles and Pairs and drew the Triples losing the Fours. Wokingham who will now face Maidenhead Town in the next round.

Mixed Friendly

Wokingham travelled to play Fleet United in a Mixed Friendly match. Wokingham had a comfortable win by 85 shots to 48. Top triple for Wokingham was skipped by David Smith along with Steve Denney and Joy Deeves who won their game by 26 shots. Wokingham skips first.

Dave Fielding 9 shots v V. Silvester 19 shots

David Smith 33 shots v D. Matthews 7 shots

Paul Dollery 26 shots v K. Hawkins 11 shots

Gerry Deeves 17 shots v M. Silvester 11 shots

Wokingham Tourists Travel To Herefordshire

A touring party of 55 bowlers and 8 non bowlers descended on Herefordshire for the annual bowling tour. Matches took place at six clubs during the visit.

Eastnor BC – Wokingham lost the match by 145 shots to 104.

Ledbury BC – Wokingham lost the match by 103 shots to 84.

St. Martin’s BC – Wokingham lost the match by 114 shots to 83.

Hereford BC – Wokingham lost the match by 108 shots to 113.

Leominster BC – Wokingham lost the match by 97 shots to 90.

Kingsland BC – Wokingham won the match by 125 shots to 96.