A WEEK IS A LONG TIME IN BOWLS

Less than 7 days ago Oakley's Sue Dixon and Janie Vickers were 10-1 down in the quarter final of the County's Golden Girls competition and their chances of reaching the semi final for the third time in 4 years looked slim. A stirring comeback that evening got them today to Banister Park where they took on first the experienced Johns Tophy players Carol Bloomfield and Janet Ballard of Waterside. A close encounter was expected but Oakley were on fire and nothing Waterside attempted came off and the match ended early with Oakley leading by 19-3. The afternoon's final saw Oakley take on Jennie Hurrell and Barbara Roles of Moordown. A good start saw Oakley lead 6-2 only for Moordown to score 4 shots and tie the score. Oakley moved ahead 13-6 but another loss of 4 shots saw Moordown back in the game. The 13th end proved pivotal as Oakley picked up the six that enabled them to win 20-14. It was a fine game, thoroughly enjoyed by the spectators. Our congratulations go to all four players but particularly to Sue and Janie who, not only claimed the County title for the second time but also extended Oakley's successful run which has seen us lift a County title every year since 2017.