PRESS REPORT - 24th August 2026

BATCHWOOD HALL BOWLING CLUB – PRESS REPORT - 24th August 2026

Batchwood Hall Bowlling Club is sad to announce the death of former President Beryl Birch. She had been a member for many years, together with her husband Stan, before his death. She was the backbone of the club and an excellent bowler right up until the end of the 2025 season.

She was a wonderful mentor to new and old members and a stalwart of the St Albans & District Ladies Bowling Association Executive, working as Match Secretary for sixteen years. She enjoyed the company of bowlers and went on many tours with the District. When President of Batchwood Hall BC she always attended committee meetings to give the benefit of her experience and knowledge. Beryl also enjoyed all the social activities of the club including many a win at Bingo! She will always be remembered and sadly missed. See photo

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The Batchwood pair of Dave Richardson and Mark Trembling won their District Pairs competition against Dave Sparrow away at Potters Bar. They won with a few ends to spare 23 – 5 when the opposition conceded. They proceed to the final on 5th September which is at Potters Bar Bowls Club.

The Men played in the St Albans District League at home against Hemel Hempstead. Three rinks were played, Batchwood won on two rinks, lost on one, but won overall and gain 60 points to Hemel’s 20 points.

The Batchwood ladies played Harpenden in the District triples League. The home team lost by 6 shots but the away team won by 18 winning the match overall. The winning team were Jackie Bell, Joyce Hopkinson and Skip Sue Swain.

The Men’s Friday triple league played Harperbury, both teams won home and away. Batchwood have played 5, won 5, and are into the semi-finals as section winners.

At the weekend a friendly mixed triples match was played away at Dunstable. Batchwood won three out of the five rinks winning 90 – 73. The top rinks was Pat Batchelor, Jackie Bell & Dave Richardson.

Tricia Gascoine

Press Officer