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BEDS VPs MATCH REPORT MAY 7th 2026

BEDS VPs (82) MATCH REPORT MAY 7th 2026 
The first fixture of the outdoor season once again saw the VPs travel to Wellingborough B.C. to 
play Northampton Retired Police B.A. and as we have experienced in the past we were warmly 
welcomed and all looking forward to the afternoons bowling.
The weather forecast was cloudy, however this proved to be incorrect as most of the afternoon 
was bathed in sunshine with a gentle breeze. Absolutely ideal bowling conditions.
The format for the game was going to be 6 triples with no break interval, well after 9 ends we 
found ourselves winning 54-47, now we must hold our nerve to go on and win the game. I can 
assure you that the game was played in good spirit with plenty of laughter in abundance which 
made everything so enjoyable. 
The bowling green was in superb condition and we all agreed the green keepers have done a 
magnificent job.
When the game was completed 5 of our score cards were handed in and would you believe the 
scores were level. So everything depended on the final score card. Amazingly the score was 13 - 
7 in our favour and so we won the match 100-94. Thanks to this trio of Peter Lill, Debbie Inseal 
and Gervais Cave making us the victors.
However this did not make them the highest winning rink, this accolade went to Peter Irons, Rob 
Leonard with Peter Denton steering the ship. Our congratulations go to them.
We were very fortunate in welcoming a new member to our fold (although he has played for us in 
the past) namely Jim Lumsden and we wish him every success and enjoyment with us for the 
future.
The meal served was Gammon, chips & peas with a slice of fresh pineapple. This was followed by 
apple / pear crumble with custard. Most enjoyable and again up to their high standard.
 

                                                                     Scores 


Rink. 1. Draw 18-18                              Rink. 2. Won 18-13                        Rink. 3 Won 26-10 
Taff Roberts                                           Jackie Phillips                                   Peter Irons
Jim Lumsden                                         Geoff Bell                                         Rob Leonard
Sue Bell                                                 Tony Duke                                        Peter Denton


Rink. 4. Won 13-7                                 Rink. 5. Draw 16-16                      Rink. 6 Lost 9-30 
Peter Lill                                                 Kennedy Brown                              Iain Andrews 
Debbie Inseal                                        Geoff Ashley                                   Christine Ashley
Gervais Cave                                         Jeff Inseal                                        Tom Quirke