By the Press Secretary 09/06/18 6 comments
The Suffolk County Women`s Bowls Association (Federation) County Semi Finals and Finals were played in glorious sunshine at Fressingfield Bowls Club last weekend. Spectators were treated to some close, exciting games with several players bowling outstanding ends. There were several nail-biting finishes on what were often very tricky rinks. This year`s County President, Rosemary Gyford, put up a very spirited performance on her home green only losing by 2 shots to Jenny Ronchetti after 33 ends in the final of the Senior Singles. Suzanne Deeves once again showed what a consistent bowler she is, beating Joy Squire in the 4 Bowl Singles and Mel Cole in the Secretaries Singles. The U 25 Singles produced some very good bowling from both players with Emma Herrieven, last season`s winner, eventually gaining the upper hand to beat Emma Jessop. There were some very good heads in the 3 Bowl Rinks Final which seemed to be going the way of the ladies from Thorndon. However, their opponents were beginning a fighting comeback, holding all 6 shots when the Skips went to the mat. Much to the relief of the 2 Margarets and to the disappointment of their opponents, skip Christine Aldous bowled a perfect bowl to draw the shot and claim another end on their way to victory.
Area D ladies were the emphatic winners of the Victrix Ludorum having won 6 of the County titles.
All County Champions will represent Suffolk at the National Finals in Skegness in the week beginning Aug 20th.
By Sally Smith 02/06/18 6 comments
The SCWBA semi-finals and finals were held on the weekend of 1st/2nd July 2018. The Area D competitions were played at Stowmarket Woodfield Bowls Club. The highly competitive matches were complimented by hot sunny weather and excellent refreshments provided by the club, resulting in an enjoyable weekend for players and spectators alike.
By the Press Secretary 13/06/18 6 comments
The EBF National President, Jean Phillips, received a warm welcome when she visited the County to meet the Suffolk and Norfolk County teams.
Suffolk County Women`s Bowls Association Jubilee Vase team started their season at St Botolph`s Bowls Club with a superb win against their old adversary, Norfolk. Taking 15 points to Norfolk`s 3 was a tremendous achievement showing Suffolk ladies` determination to beat Norfolk after being 19 shots down at 15 ends. Both sides had some telling bowls throughout the game, skips often making crucial changes to the result of the end with their final bowl. Suffolk used the advantage of the Federation rule that allows changes in playing position with good effect at times and slowly chipped away at Norfolk`s lead over the final 10 ends. A victory was within sight at 20 ends with the home side only 1 shot behind and a magnificent push over the last 5 ends saw a 4-shot victory for Suffolk.
C. Warrington, S. Lilley, J. Truin 19-28;
P. Gooch, M. Robinson, M. Lambert 21-18;
M. Coles P. Ward, S. Rochard 24-19;
J. Batley, S. Church, E. Roberts 19-19;
C. Coleman, A. Craigie, M. Beck 26-21;
SCWBA Donald Steward Trophy team had started their season on June 13th with a very comfortable win over the ladies from North Cambridgeshire at March Town Bowls Club. With a victory of 18-0 under their belts, Suffolk ladies were eager to repeat this performance against Norfolk ladies at the Borough of Eye Bowls Club on June 20th. Sadly, it was not to be, with the afternoon resulting in a win on only one rink. Joy Squire, Maggie Page and Skip Mary Rayner ensured that Suffolk did at least take 2 points from Norfolk this season. However, a 26-shot deficit overall was a very disappointing outcome for everyone.
E. Felgate, E. Aldred, C. Aldous 12-25;
S. Hender, P. Jennings, A. Lilley 12-31;
S. Kemp, J. Ronchetti, Y. Harper 20 -23;
D. Mills, J. Whitlock, S. Sargeant 20 -25;
J. Squire, M. Page, M. Rayner 30 -16;
Jubilee Vase team with National President, Captain and selectors