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News from The Portugal Tour April 2018
Sunday 22nd April;-
Our last game of the tour today, we travelled to Pedras, near the Spainish border, to playCardonald from Glasgow. It was overcast to start with then the sun came, we shared the spoils 2-2 on rinks, but overall lost 58-65. Highest winning rink was Rob Rowley, Linda ( guest ),Cynthia Bell and Chris Simmonds.
Overall a good tour for the club considering the strength of the teams we were able to put out. Match report submitted by Dan Ayres .
Friday 20th April ;-
Our Game today we travelled to Almancil to play at Valverde bowls club. Unlike the two earlier games, this time we played the local club. On an overcast breezy day we won on 2 rinks, drew on 1 and lost on 1. Overall we went down 51-56.
This was a good performance against players used to playing on this green. Highest winning rink was Rob Rowley, Carol from Valverde , Dorothy Benn and Chris Stonell. WE finish our top on Sunday at Pedras when we play another touring club, Cardonald from Glasgow. Update submitted by Dan Ayres
Wednesday 18th April ;-
Today we played at Floresta, Near Praia Da Liz. The weather was a glorious 26c . We played Dot Carless Tourers from Cambridge, it was 2-2 on rinks but overall we went down 55-68. Highest winning rink was Chris Stonnell, Martin Rowley < Margaret Stevens , and Christine Baker, We all have a day off tomorrow to enjoy our holiday. Match report was submitted by Dan Ayres
Tuesday 17th April ;-
Played our first game today in sunny Portugal. We Beat Mayfield Club from Scotland 55-45. It was two rings each, our Highest winning rink was Nigel Reynard, Rob Rowley, Peter Perdoni and Christine Baker, Great start for us. Match report was submitted by Dan Ayres.
** Important Dates for 2018**
Friday 16th March ;- Quiz night from 7pm
Thursday 22nd March ;- Signing On from 6pm
Saturday 21st April ;- Open Day from 2pm
Tuesday 24th April ;- Open Day from 2pm
Thursday 26th April ;- Open Day from 6pm
Friday 11th May ;- Marking Course from 2pm
High Wycombe Bowls Club Finals Pictures
Can all be viewed on the Gallery Page.
High Wycombe Bowls Club Finals Weekend
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
8th, 9th, and 10th September
Come and support your fellow club members
Available for your enjoyment and needs throughout the
Competition sessions.
Bacon rolls and refreshments , teas and coffees.
Celebration Barbecue after the last competition on Sunday
** Friday Afternoon Club Finals **
2.00pm Mens Drawn Triples
Geoff Carvey, Jim Palmer & Peter Perdoni
Vs
Ray Birch, Nigel Renyard & Rob Rowley
2.00pm 101 Pairs
Dave Pryce & Barry Sharp Vs Jean Reeman & Mitch Brown
2.00pm Stonell Sets
George King & Keith Russell Vs Ray Fountain & Chris Stonell
** Saturday Morning Club Finals **
10.00am Hart Cup
Ray Fountain vs Nigel Renyard
10.00am Mens Pairs
Barry Sharp & Chris Stonell vs Iam Smith & Quintin Campbell
10.00am Drawn Triples
Merle Birch, Clive Fowler & George King
VS
Ray Birch,Hazel Carvey & Rob Rowley
** Saturday Afternoon Club Finals **
2.00pm Ladies two Woods
Jean Reeman vs Joyce Fowler
2.00pm Aussie Pairs
Barry Simmonds & Ray Fountain vs Dave Pryce & Nigel Reynard
2.00pm Senior Singles
Ian Smith VS Chris Stonell
2.00pm Silver Jack
Ray Birch vs Barry Sharp
** Sunday Morning Club Finals **
10.00am Champion of Champions
Barry Sharp vs Chris Stonell
10.00am 101 Shingles
Barry Simmonds vs Clive Fowler
10.00am Hilda Gibson
Joyce Fowler vs Maria Perdoni
10.00am Centenary Cup
Quintin Campbell,Paul Denham and Rita Wetherell
VS
Allen Wetherell, Hazel Carvey and Ray Fountain
** Sunday Afternoon Club Finals **
2.00pm Mens Championship
Barry Sharp vs Chris Stonell
2.00pm Ladies Championship
Jean Reeman vs Chris Simmonds
2.00pm Ladies Pairs
Jean Williams & Chris Baker vs Nancy Sharp & Joyce Fowler
2.00pm Mixed Pairs
Dave & Freda Pryce vs Ray & Merle Birch
** Centenary Cup Result **
Team 1 ;- Q. Campbell, P Denham and R Wetherell
Team 2 ;- A Wetherell, H Carvey and R. Fountain
** Mens Drawn Triple Results **
Team 1 ;- Geoff Carvey, Jim Palmer, and Peter Perdoni
Team 2 ;- Ray Birch, Nigel Reynard and Rob Rowley
** High Wycombe Ladies 4's **
HW ladies Cynthia,Nancy, Jean W. and Jean R. won the Bucks County final of the Ladies 4's against Bletchley. The game was very close throughout and just as HW opened up a small lead on the 16th end they then dropped a 5 but fought back with a 3 and the match ended all square. On the extra end Wycombe had a good start in the gathering darkness and held on to win. After the game Cynthia was awarded her County Badge.
They p[lay at Leamington on Monday 7th August at 2pm.
** Green Closed till 6pm on 11th August**
Turfcare need to do urgent maintenance on our green
** Mens drawn Triples Results ( Game 1 ) **
** Bucks B.A. Ladies pairs **
Following a 4 shot win in the semi final of the Bucks B.A. Ladies pairs against Over Heath on Thursday, Nancy and Jean R played a pair from Chesham in the final on Saturday. They started off well but lost 6 shots on 2 ends and were 18-6 down after 8 ends. However after some disruption due to the need to put on waterproofs and a change in the green they started to hit back thanks to some good lead bowls from Nancy. At one time the gap was narrowed to 4 shots but unfortunately the ends were running out and Chesham held on to win with Wycombe as runners up. Both pairs will represent Bucks in the National Finals at Leamington with Wycombe playing at 2pm on Wednesday 16th August.
The 4s team have still to play their final which was rescheduled due to one of the opposition playing for an England Junior team in Ireland. They will also be playing in the National Finials at 2pm on Monday 7th August.
** Please take note all members **
The management committee have asked me to give you early warning of the need to have our full playing resources available later in the season and a possible changes to the dates of finials weekend.
This will depend on the club's success in the Chiltern & Thames League. Currently we lead the table in our section of the league and if we win it we are automatically entered in the knock out stages of the competition. Our quarter finial will be played on either 26th or 27th Augustand this clashes with either Bassetsbury TCL ( Home) or Denham ( Away). Members are asked to be available on these dates.
If we win through to the semi-final and final they will be played on either 9Th or 10th September and this clashes with the finals weekend. It might be necessary to move from the Friday/Saturday/Sunday to Thursday/Friday/Saturday or Thursday/Friday/Sunday.Members are asked to be flexible when they can play in finals.
Should we win our section of the Three Counties league, the final will be played at Fassnidge B.C. on 17th September, which clashes with the President vs. Captain end of season event. This may have to be moved or cancelled.
Your co-operation will be appreciated-----Allen Wetherell
** Tibby Cup disappointment **
The Tibby Cup competition had to be abandoned yesterday due to heavy and persistent rain. While all present enjoyed the cakes ( thanks to those who supplied them) the clubs records will show that in 2017 the competition was not played.
** 2017 Pairs Leaque Fixtures and Results can be found on**
**The League Tables Page **
** Great win for the Ladies 4's **
The ladies 4's of Cynthia Bell, Nancy Sharp, Jean Williams and Jean Reeman booked their place in the Bucks County Finals and the National Championships at Leamington with a dramatic win over Iver Heath on a difficult green. They won the first 6 ends scoring 1 shot on each and then Iver Heath hit back with a 4 and the score stayed really close throughout the match with the lead alternating. Going into the last end behind, Wycombe scored the 3 they needed to force an extra end. With darkness falling and a brilliant red sunset they held shot until the Iver number 3 took the jack back to gain the advantage. Jean R cleared a way through the front woods with her first bowl and then managed to get through the gap and take the jack into the ditch with her bowl next to it and Wycombe were through. A great team effort. The team now play Bletchley in the County Finials at Chesham on Saturday morning. ( Not a bad for a rink with a total age of over 300 ).
Its a busy week for the ladies as Nancy and Jean R play in the semi finals of the pairs on Thursday at Princes Risborough and Jean W in the semi finals of the singles on Friday.
** Pairs league starts on this Tuesday 18th July. **
** Well done Jean Williams **
Jean Williams won her quarter final against her Burnham opponent in the Bucks BA ladies singles. She will now play in the semi finals on Friday 21st July, 6pm at Chesham.
** Congratulations and Good luck **
Congratulations and good luck to Jean Williams who is playing in the Bucks BA singles quarter finals. She will be playing an opponent from Burnham at Waddesdon this Wednesday 12th July at 6pm. Lets hope she will join the 4s and pairs from High Wycombe in the semi finials.
** The Green is closed all day on Wednesday 12th**
Maintenance of the green is required
** Well done the Ladies Pairs **
Nancy Sharp and Jean Reeman have reached the semi-finals of the Bucks B A ladies pairs. They beat Fran Smith and Jean Williams in the 1 st round and then a pair from Chesham. Yesterday they travelled to Bletchley and had a hard fought win on a very difficult green over Aston Clinton by 24 shots to 17. They now play Iver Heath at at Princes Risborough on Thursday 29th July at 6pm
** Well done the Ladies 4s**
Our ladies, Cynthia,Nancy Jean W and Jean R had a good win against Waddesdon in the Bucks Bowls Association quarter finials of the ladies 4s.
They started well and always stayed ahead boosted by scoring 7 shots on one end about halfway through.They then held onto a good lead and prevented the opposition from scoring any large numbers eventually winning by 25 shots to 12.They now play in the semi finials against Over Heath at 6pm on Mon 17th July at Waddesdon.
On Sunday10th June a ladies 4 from HWBC are playing at Chesham in the Bucks Bowls Association quarter finials against a team from Waddesdon.
The rink is Cynthia Bell, Nancy Sharp, Head Williams and Jean Reeman who beat Fran Smith,Hazel Carvey, Chris Simmons and Merle Birch in the divisional round after a very close match which was decided on the last end by 2 shots.
On Tuesday June 6th June in spite of the awful weather, the annual Wycombe Wanders ex Players Bowls Day was held successfully. This was due to the wonderful efforts and organisation od Barry and Chris Simmonds, Ray and Merle Birch and many helpers. Due to the wet conditions the bowling took place indoors at Handy Cross which meant that sets of bowls had to be transported to and from Handy Cross as well as preparing and serving a meal at our club, providing waffle prizes and manning the bar.This provides valuable income for the club and is much appreciated and enjoyed by the players. Many thanks again to all who helped during this very long day.
Our competition secretary, Ray Birch, has asked me to let you know that the dates for completing rounds of ALL the PAIRS competitions has been extended by a week. This is to help some members who have encounter problems in trying to fit matches in the allocated time. Please have a look on the competition board at the club or check on the web site to find out the revised " PLAY BY " dates.