2016
April
Welcome to the first news of 2016 and the 8th year of news letters.
After a lot of hard work, by many members, we started the year with the usual pre season Coffee Morning.
9th Our opening Game resulted as President 105 and Vice President 96. Followed by pie and peas, nice to be outside again!
10th An open day to encourage new bowlers proved successful, with 25 visitors attending, with good weather for a change.
13th Monday night aggregates got under way with 22 players competing, 2 more than last year
13th 26 Members took part in the first Wednesday Jumbles, with John Dunbar the 1st winner of the season.
15th 8 teams marked the opening of the men’s Friday night triples league in bitterly cold weather.
16th George Goode Trophy, first round played, with 13 pairs entered 1 down on last year but 4 down on the previous year.
17th The 1st Friendly of the season against Port Carlisle 94 and Croft 92.
23rd Clem Chester Trophy 1st Round played, 12 pairs entered, 2 pairs down on last year.
27th Croft versus Lazonby had to be cancelled due to 2” snow on the Lazonby green.
30th Rose Bowl competition got under way 32entries, same as last year.
May
1st Keith Davison memorial had 36 entries and was won by G Studholme, A Short and E Alexander. The event raised £110
2nd 12 Teams were due at Croft to compete in the Roland Starkie Tournament but had to be cancelled due to flooded green
3rd WCMTL, A Team lost to B Team 3-6,
6th The County Ladies held their Annual opening day at Croft, a successful day.
7th Start of Green Championships with 19 men and 11 ladies
8th 12 members entered the start of the “Croft Cup” 1 less than last year
10th WCMTL, Croft A beat Egremont 7-2, Croft B lost to Whitehaven A 9-0
12th Croft men 85 HVPs 78
14th Croft friendly away to Linton resulted in a Croft win 104 to 98
15th Friendly Fitz Park 109 Croft 100 (1st leg) home.
17th Croft hosted the Cumbria Ladies v South of Scotland Ladies
WCMTL, Croft A 2 v Whithaven A 7 , Croft B lost to Seascale 4-5
19th Friendly Croft ladies 23 Harris Park ladies 34.
21st Jackson Little Cup, singles, 3 sets of 7 ends started
22nd G&E Benson Trophy , singles, 2-3-4 woods began.
24th WCMTL,Croft A lost to Cleator Moor 2-7, Croft B lost to Maryport 2-7
26th Friendly against Wigton, Croft losing 50 to 60
29th A successful Croft Mixed Triples Tournament was held was held on a beautiful sunny day. Again we had a full entry of 24 and 2 reserve teams from Croft.
31st WCMTL Croft A beat Aspatria 5-4 and Croft B lost to Workington A 9-0
June
1st Croft Hosted Men’s County pairs
2nd Croft friendly against Seascale – Croft lost 96 - 139
4th Croft friendly against West End resulted in Croft winning 85-75
5th Croft hosted the County under 25s
7th WCMTL. KO Cup A Team Bye, B Team beat Workington A 5-4.
11th Ladies v Gents 1st round won by Gents 145 to 113
12th Keith Buckly Trophy, won by T.Dixon, A.Sloan & E.Grisedale with S.Dixon, F.Dixon & B. Thornthwaite runners up.
13th Ladies friendly with Fitz Park abandoned after 4 ends but still enjoyed tea
14th WCMTL. A Team lost to Workington A 2-7, B Team lost to Egremont 2-7
16th Croft Ladies lost to Linton Ladies 45-61
20th Presidents Cup Tournament was won by T.Dixon, T Edmondson & R.Denwood with E.Rae, B. McCallum & E.Williamson runners up.
21st WCMTL. A Team Lost to Workington B 9-0, B Team lost to Cleator Moor 4-5.
25th Bert Kitching Trophy won by D.Biggadike, P.Holmes, E.Williamson with T.Edmondson, E.Alexander, D.Pattinson runners up.
28th WCMTL Both matches postponed due to bad weather
30th Friendly against Seaton away, Croft lost 70-117
Finals Weekend - 30th and 31st July 2016
Competition | Format | Time | Finalists | Winners |
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Gents Green Championship |
4 Woods, 21 Up |
Saturday 1.30pm |
J Sewell v A Sloan |
A Sloan |
Ladies Green Championship |
4 Woods, 21 Up |
Saturday, 1.30pm |
J Denwood v J Barwise |
J Barwise |
Clem Chester Trophy |
4 Woods, Non mixed pairs, 21 ends |
Saturday, 3.30pm |
J Sewell & S Dixon vs D & E Alexander |
J Sewell & S Dixon |
Jackson Little Cup |
4 Woods, Best of 3 sets of 7 ends |
Saturday, 3.30pm |
K Regardsoe v T Dixon |
T Dixon |
G & E Benson Trophy |
2,3,4 woods, 3 x 7 ends |
Sunday 1.30pm |
J Sewell v P Sloan |
J Sewell |
Croft Cup |
4 woods, 21 up |
Sunday 1.30pm |
C Donaldson v D Pattinson |
C Donaldson |
Rose Bowl |
3 Woods, 18 ends |
Sunday, 3.30pm |
B McCallum & K Regardsoe v J Sewell & P Holmes |
B McCallum & K Regardsoe |
George Goode |
3 Woods, non mixed pairs, 18 ends |
Sunday, 3.30pm ish |
S Dixon & H Casson v P Cowan & J Cowan |
S Dixon & H Casson |
July
2nd & 3rd Maurice Graham Trophy played over 2 days , Edna Alexander won with David Alexander runner up.
5th WCMTLKO Cup “A” lost to Whitehaven 2-7 “B” lost to Frizington 0-9
7th Ladies friendly against Silloth 76 Croft 55
9th Croft travelled to Bedale for the annual tie, Beadle won 100-70
10th Les Partridge Trophy took place with D Biggadike, J.Walsh & A.Hunter winning, and J.Cowan, E.Alexander & M.Minshaw runners up
12th WCMTL “A” Bye, “B” 2 Workington “B” 7
13th & 14th The town pairs competition was won by A.Hunter and J.Straughton, with D.Alexander and P.Brown runners up.
16th Ladies v Gents return match with Gents winning 150-72 and 295-185 overall
17th Return friendly against Fitz Park resulted in the Duerden trophy going to Fitz Park
19th WCMTL “A”0 Maryport 9, “B” 0 Frizington 9
22nd Croft hosted the County Ladies game against Northumberland with a success for Cumbria
23rd County Ladies Finals held at Croft , a very good day
26th WCMTL “A” Bye.“B” 0 v Aspatria 9
28th The ladies held their annual Audrey Greenslade Trophy competition resulting in a win for Pat Cowan with Shirley Stoker runner-up
30th & 31st Croft finals weekend completed with some close games. See results on a separate sheet.
August
2nd WCMTL Croft “B” 2 v Harris Park 7. Catch up game
4th Croft Ladies lost to Harris Park in their annual friendly
6th Celebration Trophy won by T.Dixon, G.Studholme & G.Borwick with P.Stoker , D.Biggadike & S.Roberts runners up
7th Friendly against Wetheral at home – Croft lost 89-107
9th WCMTL Croft “A” lost to Seaton 7-2, Croft “B” had a bye
11th Friendly against Harris Park with Harris Park winning 111-74
13th Croft Triples Tournament won by A.Sloan, M.Sutton & G.Studholme with K.Regardsoe, J.Walsh & N.Highton runners up
14th Croft entertained Stanwix but lost 76 - 113
15th Ladies Austinwren was won by E.Rae after a play off against B.Sutton
16th WCMTL Croft “A” beat Whitehaven “B” 5-4, Croft “B” Bye
23rd WCMTL Croft”A” lost 9-0 to Frizington, Croft”B” lost 7-2 to Whitehaven “B”
24th Friendly against Whitehaven away. Croft won 114-77
28rd The Ladies Triples Tournament was held in what turned out to be a nice day and proved to be very successful.
30th WCMTL. Croft “A” lost to Harris Park 4-5, Croft”B” beat Seaton 6.5– 2.5
September
2nd WCMTL Croft “B” 2 v Harris Park 7. Catch up game
4th Croft Ladies lost to Harris Park in their annual friendly
6th Celebration Trophy won by T.Dixon, G.Studholme & G.Borwick with P.Stoker , D.Biggadike & S.Roberts runners up
7th Friendly against Wetheral at home – Croft lost 89-107
9th WCMTL Croft “A” lost to Seaton 7-2, Croft “B” had a bye
11th Friendly against Harris Park with Harris Park winning 111-74
13th Croft Triples Tournament won by A.Sloan, M.Sutton & G.Studholme with K.Regardsoe, J.Walsh & N.Highton runners up
14th Croft entertained Stanwix but lost 76 - 113
15th Ladies Austinwren was won by E.Rae after a play off against B.Sutton
16th WCMTL Croft “A” beat Whitehaven “B” 5-4, Croft “B” Bye
23rd WCMTL Croft”A” lost 9-0 to Frizington, Croft”B” lost 7-2 to Whitehaven “B”
24th Friendly against Whitehaven away. Croft won 114-77
28rd The Ladies Triples Tournament was held in what turned out to be a nice day and proved to be very successful.
30th WCMTL. Croft “A” lost to Harris Park 4-5, Croft”B” beat Seaton 6.5– 2.5
PERTH TOUR 2016 Saturday 3rd -Tuesday 6th September inclusive.
On Saturday, 38 of us set off in Sim’s coach, driven by Phil again, for Perth, stopping for breaks at Gretna and Stirling, arriving at Perth Bowling Club ready for our game at 14:00 (many thanks to them for hosting us at such short notice).
A good afternoon was had by all, with good company and hospitality. Our new mascot, Crofty, for Top Rink, was won by Bobby, Alistair, Edna & Trish. Wooden spoons to Tony D, Mike R, Jean & Ann. Well done all.
On then to the Salutation Hotel in Perth where we got settled in nicely before dinner at 19:00. The food in the hotel was excellent and the staff very helpful and friendly, although it was very easy to get lost! And the temperature rose with the elevation. After an evening of ‘various activities’ we managed to navigate (some with difficulty) the corridors to our rooms.
On Sunday, after a good breakfast and a walk round, we made for Almond Valley Bowling Club about 5 miles from Perth. This little club only has 35 members, but has good facilities including floodlights and flood defences, although they have never been flooded! After a hard fought game we actually won, with Crofty going to Myself, Francis & Mike C, spoons to Tom, Bill, Mike R,& Enid, so a very good afternoon in nice company. Another good dinner followed again by ‘various activities’ and more navigating of passages.
Monday dawned a bit overcast, and after a look round Perth, it is a nice place, we went to Perth West End Bowling Club where we were again made very welcome, and had a game on their very good green and imbibed in their very good clubhouse. The raffle system was different, if not confusing, but we seemed to come away with a good haul of bottles. Top rink was Brian, Mike C, Edna, Ces & Nora. Spoons to myself, John L, Francis & Val. Another excellent visit. After dinner we were given the use of a room where we were able to entertain ourselves very well. Please have a look at David Taylor's informative DVD for evidence!
On Tuesday, we departed the Salutation and visited the ‘weeping window’ display of ceramic poppies at the Black Watch museum which was very moving. We then made our way to Bothwell near Hamilton for our last game. A fine display of scarecrows greeted us there (so lifelike) I did notice some of them eating chips! The weather turned to drizzle while we played, but it didn’t spoil the game. Top rink to Mike C, Tony, Trish & Edna. Spoons to myself (again), Isla, David T, & Susan R. A nice end was a tasty bowl of soup & a ham sandwich to send us on our way home, arriving back at 20:15.
RESULTS - Croft first: 57 - Perth 123. v Almond Valley 86 - 80. v West End 79 - 107. v Bothwell 70 - 92
Thanks to Tony Sloan and Keith for their Captains duties, they were a great help to me. Thanks to everyone else on the tour who created such a good atmosphere all round, it is nice to see happy faces! Thank you for the signed card & vouchers.
See you next time!
David Alexander.