BEDS VPs (70) MATCH REPORT AUG 31st 2025

BEDS VPs (70) MATCH REPORT AUGUST 31st 2025 Sunday 31st August 2025 the Bedfordshire VPs made there way to play a very experienced London Welsh B.A. at Great Barford B.C. I know that on occasions we travel some distances to fulfil games but some of the London Welsh players travelled from South London and surrounding areas to be with us today, so well done to them. Thankfully all arrived safely with no problems encountered so we prepared ourselves for a good afternoons bowling with the format being 4 rinks. As expected the afternoon went very well with plenty of laughter and banter which made it most enjoyable. The VPs got off to a magnificent start and after 9 ends found themselves leading by a score of 39-24. Could we overcome our fear of losing the match, well we did and ran out convincing winners with a score of 77-51. and not only that we did manage to win on all 4 rinks. Can you believe it and what great performances by all of our players. We did have a highest winning rink being Dave Jones, Debbie Inseal, June Barber and confidently skipped by Peter Denton. Well done to this awesome foursome. There was a bit of rivalry between a husband and wife who were playing in opposing Associations so Debbie you have the “bragging rights” and Jeff you will have to take it on the chin. It was ironic because both of them play for both the Welsh and the VPs. The meal provided was a jacket potato with either cheese, chilli, tuna or beans filling with some salad followed by fruit gateau and cream. An absolutely excellent meal. On the completion of the speeches we were then treated to the Welsh voice of Luigi Fulgoni (yes he is a Welshman) who gave a rendition of a Welsh favourite “We’ll keep a welcome in the Hillside” which was quickly followed by an Italian classic “Santa Lucia” it was great to see all the people joining in with the chorus. Then up stepped another Welshman Gary Taylor who recited a poem on “Welshness“ which was very apt. Both of these acts were met with rapturous applause, great entertainment Our thanks were given to Great Barford B.C. for the use of their facilities and the welcome which we received.

Scores

Rink. 2.                      Won. 19-16                      Taff Roberts Robin Mowe Sue bBell Fiona Mowe

Rink. 3.                      Won. 21-14                      Rob Leonard Christine Ashley Geoff Bell peter Irons

Rink. 5.                      Won. 15-9                        Peter Glennon Geoff Ashley Val Odell Sue Glennon

Rink. 4.                     Won 22-12                        Dave Jones Debbie Inseal June Barber Peter Denton