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Sunday 24th August 2008

Welwyn and District played at Roebuck on Saturday 24th August in a unique three club match which included Knebworth. Each club played two mixed rinks against each of the other clubs. The overall scores show Knebworth minus 8 shots, Welwyn and District minus 10 shots with Roebuck showing plus 18 shots. Welwyn and District won on two of their rinks, drew on one rink and lost heavily on the other rink.
Our top rink was Chris Read, Daphne Pedder, Diana Tribe and Ken Perry who won by 23 shots to 16. Everyone had a very enjoyable afternoon and in his post match speech, the Welwyn Captain for the day John Lee, said that Welwyn and District would be happy to host a similar format in 2009. It was a pleasure to see all six rinks in action and this format could be more widely used to secure a game for small club members.
The second match held over the bank holiday weekend was a men’s St.Albans & District rinks league held at Clarence Park, St. Albans. The Welwyn men won on all rinks giving the away Club 80 points. The overall score was 89 shots to 54. The top rink was Frank Crampton, Nigel Noel, Graham Hart and David Ratcliffe 21-10. In the ladies two rink match Welwyn lost by 29 shots to 49.

Sunday 17th August 2008

Welwyn started the week with a five triples match at home against Riverain. The result was a loss for the home team by 84 shots to 92. Welwyn had a top triple Sylvia Hurrell, Tony Holdcroft and Arthur Knight 22-13.
Three ladies triples travelled to Northaw and Cuffley on Thursday evening leaving torrential rain at home but arrived at a sunny dry venue.
Unfortunately the weather did not help the Welwyn team who lost all three triples.
On Saturday 16th August Welwyn hosted six mixed triples from Whit Hern losing by 93 shots to 136.
Welwyn did manage to draw on two triples: Mary Wills, Robert Ducat-Brown and Daphne Pedder 18-18 and Coline Duxbury, Olive Perry and Ralph Pedder 20-20.
It was triples again on Sunday when a team of six triples travelled to Cheshunt. The three men’s triples won by 59 shots – 49 with a top triple Arthur Knight (Skip) Tony Holdcroft and Malcolm Baldwin 28-16.

Sunday 3rd August 2008

Welwyn & District Bowls Club‘s Annual Summer Open Gala again attracted 24 teams from , not only from the county and but adjacent counties.
On booking in the competitors were handed a free bacon buttie and tea or coffee and were able to visit stalls for tombola, bric-a-brac, bottles, various games, and to purchase bowls clothing or a raffle ticket. A tea & coffee stall with cakes and pastries was open all day and over one hndred meals were served from the kitchen at lunchtime.
(see photos and captions on website)

On Saturday 2nd August Welwyn men played 4 rinks against Hitchin with a win for Welwyn 87 shots to 69 Top rink for the home team: Reg Jackson, John Atkins, Ralph Pedder & Bob Wells 25-10
The following day a match was played at Welwyn & District to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Albans & District Bowling Association. The visitors won by 110 shots to 93. The host Club won on one rink by 22 shots to 19 skipped by the Club Captain Nigel Woor, with Grapham Daniels, Andy Scholes and Chris Read. The St. Albans BA President Alan Brittain presented the Club with a plaque to celebrate St. Albans & District Bowling Association’s half century.
The same day Welwyn & District traveled to Barton-le-Clay for a six mixed triples match which was won by Barton 101 shots to 99 Top triple for Welwyn Sylvia Hill, Nigel Noel and Sybil Noel 22 shots to 11.

Sunday 20th July 2008

On Wednesday 16th July 2008 Welwyn & District men hosted a 4 rink St. Albans & District Rinks League match against Hatfield winning by 81 shots to 63. Both sides won two rinks giving Welwyn 50 points and Hatfield 30 points. Top rink for Welwyn Nigel Noel, Mike Rowland, Reg Jackson and Ralph Pedder.
On the same day Welwyn ladies ladies visited Buntingford in a 2 triples match winning by 34 shots to 31 with the top triple Nancy James, Betty Singleton and skip Jillian Jennings 19 shots to 13. To the ladies surprise, as they were unaware that they would be playing for a cup, they were presented with the Alma Skinner Memorial Cup donated by her husband after her death. Each year the club challenges one of their opponents on the ladies fixture list for the cup. This year it was Welwyn but it had been forgotten until the Captain welcomed the players on to the green. Happily Welwyn won and the trophy is now housed in the Welwyn cabinet.
On Thursday 17th July Welwyn Ladies played Wallfields away in three triple winning by 74 shots to 44. Top Triple for Welwyn was Jillian Jennings, Norma Carter and Mary Clements 29 shots to 13.

Sunday 13th July 2008

On Tuesday 8th July Welwyn & District Ladies visited Batchwood Hall, St. Albans losing on three rinks and winning on the lady captains rink by 24 shots to 14 with Nancy James, Pauline Ellis, Averil Balnaves and Dilys Hanson (Ladies Captain).
On Saturday 12th July Welwyn Men played rinks at Baldock Town winning by the narrow margin of two shots, 83 shots to 81. Top rinks for Welwyn, Nigel Noel, Colin Duxbury, Chris Read and Bob Wells 27 shots to 16.
The men played a 2 rink County League match on Tuesday 5th July against De Havilland winning by 60 shots to 28. Brian Smith, John Lee, Barry Smith and Chris Sherriff won by 25 shots to 17 and Malcolm Baldwin, Nigel Woor, Dave Ratcliffe and Ron Carr won 35 shots to 11.
In a men’s St. Albans & District Triples league match on 11th July against North Mymms, Welwyn won by an overall score of 36 shots to 30.
On Saturday 12th July Welwyn men played at Welwyn Garden City in the St. Albans and District Bob Vise, winning the singles and pairs but losing the triples and fours. Both clubs got four points but Welwyn Garden City won on shots difference 73-82.

The ladies took over the green on Saturday for the Ladies’ Captain’s Day. Thirty-two ladies participated in a fun filled afternoon, and guests joined with the players for a delicious three course meal prepared by the men
Captain Dilys Hanson was presented with a bouquet of flowers and vouchers by the Club President Diana Barrett on behalf of the ladies. Caption: (l to r) Betty Singleton, Sue Wingham, Diana Barrett, Barbara Marvell, Hazel Wing, Ivy Sykes, Sylvia Ducat-Brown, Daphne Smart, Jean Webb, Olive Perry, Diana Tribe, Lucy Ratcliffe, Sylvia Lane, Averil Balnaves, Captain Dilys Hanson, Pauline Richardson, Norma Carter, Mary Clements, Janet Tickner, Nancy James, Pauline Wilding, Sylvia Hurrell, Sybil Noel, Sylvia Hill, Joanna Clapham, Gladys Tanner, Jill Snook, Mary Wills, Daphne Pedder, Margaret Holdcroft, Pauline Ellis, Joyce Oakley.

Sunday 6th July 2008

On Tuesday 1st July 2008 Welwyn & District travelled a few miles up the road to meet Stevenage in a 4 mixed triples match which Welwyn lost by 53 shots to 77.
Top triple for Welwyn Colin Duxbury, Daphne Pedder and Bob Wells 21 -7.
Ware bowls club visited the Ottway Walk club on Wednesday in a 3 mixed rinks match losing to Welwyn & District by 71 shots to 51.
Top rink for Welwyn Frank Lane, Reg Jackson, Jillian Jennings and Diana Barrett 27-13.
Welwyn Ladies were away to Potters Bar on Sunday 6th July playing 3 triples. Rain stopped play at 13 ends with Welwyn & District winning by 34 shots to 21.
Top triple for Welwyn was Sylvia Ducat-Brown, Ivy Sykes and Mary Clements 34-21.

Sunday 29th June 2008

Hatfield hosted a Welwyn & District team of three ladies triples on Tuesday 24th June beating Welwyn in all triples with an overall score of 70 shots to 33.
On Wednesday 25th June Townsend St.Albans, hosted Welwyn & District in a team ten format which Welwyn lost by 89 shots to 44.
Four men’s triples from Welwyn & Districted travelled south to Barnet on Saturday June 29th. It was the first win of the week for Welwyn, 84 shots to 61 with the top triple Chris Read, Reynold Wiles and Barry Smith 32 shots to 7
On Sunday 30th June, 6 mixed triples played at Hertford Castle. Welwyn lost 82 shots to 119, with only one winning triple: Norma Carter, Olive Perry and Skip Ken Perry 28-11

Sunday 22nd June 2008

On Wednesday 18th June Welwyn & District were away to North Herts in a six mixed triples match winning four triples and losing two. The overall result was a win of 112 shots to 89. The top triple for Welwyn was Colin Duxbury, Barbara Marvell and Maurice Downing 28-6.
On the following Saturday at home Welwyn played 3 rinks and 2 triples against Northaw & Cuffley losing by 87 shots to 106. Top triple for Welwyn were Mary Wills, Ivy Sykes and Ken Perry 21-18.
The winning Welwyn rink of Frank Lane, Daphne Pedder, Olive Perry was skipped by Men’s Captain Nigel Woor who bowled the winning shot on the final end to win 18-17 .
On a blustery but sunny afternoon on Sunday Welwyn visited Ware for a four men’s and two ladies’ rinks match. The host club won by 18 shots in the 4 men’s rinks wth a score of 70 shots to Welwyn 88 shots to Ware.
There was a top scoring rink for the Welwyn men: John Atkins, Gerald Papworth and Skip Ted Webb but this was supplemented by a Ware lady Maureen Littlechild. The ladies lost by 36 – 43 although the team Sylvia Hurrell, Hazel Wing, Sybil Noel and Skip Ivy Sykes managed a friendly draw 17-17

In association with the English Bowling Association Welwyn & District Bowls Club are inviting anyone in the “Times” area to an Open Day at the Welwyn & District Bowls Club, Ottway Walk, Welwyn AL6 9AT on Saturday 5th July 2008 10.00 -12.00 and 2.00- 4.00. to give individuals a chance to become better acquainted with bowls
All you need to do is attend one of the sessions with flat soled shoes or trainers and be prepared to enjoy your time at the club.
Website www.welwynbowls.co.uk

Sunday 15th June 2008



Due to other events taking place on the green this week only two friendly matches were played.
On Wednesday afternoon Welwyn visited Three Horseshoes, an old club near Stevenage established in the days when public houses boasted their own green.
Bob Wells captained a team of five mixed triples winning by 80 shots to 73.
Top triple for Welwyn was Sybil Noel, Barbara Marvell and Ralph Pedder 26 – 8
On Saturday Bob Wells captained a team of 6 mixed triples at Welwyn against Mill Hill who beat the home team by 93 shots to 105. Top triple for Welwyn was Olive Perry, Andy Scholes and Tony Holdcroft 24-13.
The ladies lost the National Top Club competition against Harperbury at Welwyn on Saturday morning.
Welwyn won the singles and pairs but lost the triples and fours giving their opponents a shot difference of eight, with an overall score of 69-77
In the singles Lucy Ratcliffe won against Marge Luker 21-14, the pairs Sylvia Lane & Diana Barrett won against Judy Rayment and Jean Hubball 24-15, the triples Doris Atkins, Dilys Hanson and Sue Larkins lost to Ivy Fennell, Joyce Terry and Sheila Roberts 17-24 and the fours Pauline Ellis, Jillian Jennings, Sue Wingham and Jean Webb lost to J. Gransby, Jean Wildman, Sheila Thorne and Judy West 7-22

Sunday 8th June 2008

There were no friendly matches scheduled during the week for Welwyn & District but a busy weekend
followed with the ladies playing Rowley Lane in the second round of the National Top Club competition on Saturday morning. An exciting singles match between Lucy Ratcliffe (Welwyn) and Alison Hall (Rowley Lane) was won by Alison 21 – 19. Welwyn won the three other disciplines Pairs: Diana Barrett and Sylvia Lane 22-10. Triples: Betty Singleton, Dilys Hanson and Sue Larkins 20-15 Fours: Pauline Ellis, Jillian Jennings, Sue Wingham and Jean Webb 22-20 Welwyn play Harperbury in the next round which will be held at the Welwyn Club on Saturday 14th June.
In the afternoon four rinks of Welwyn men played at home in a St.Albans & District Rinks League match against Townsend. The Townsend team proved too strong for Welwyn who only managed to win on one rink:
Don Ellis, David Humphreys, Ted Webb and Nigel Woor 20-17. The result was 70 shots to 90 giving 15 points to Welwyn and 65 points to Townsend. On Sunday morning it was the turn for the Welwyn men to play the National Top Club competition against Abbotts Langley. The result was a win for the Welwyn team in three of the four disciplines.
The singles game was won by Chris Sherriff 21-16, the Pairs John Lee and Barry Smith won 20-17, Triples Malcolm Baldwin, Ted Webb and Nigel Woor won 30-12 and the fours Graham Daniels, Ralph Pedder, David Ratcliffe and Ron Carr lost 18-23. They now meet Oakhill in the third round at Oakhill.
On Sunday 8th June Welwyn & District travelled to Sawbridgeworth for a four men and two ladies triples match. Although Welwyn were losing by 35 shots after nine ends they pulled back after tea but were still defeated by 77 shots to 102. The one winning ladies triple Norma Carter, Pauline Ellis and Ivy Sykes won the last end on a measured shot 14 shots to 13. The top men’s triple Robert Ducat-Brown, Colin Duxbury and Mike Lamb won 14 shots to 12

Sunday 1st June 2008

On Thursday 29th May 2008 Welwyn & District Bowls Club hosted Shephalbury in a five mixed triples match winning by 69 shots to 59.shots. Welwyn won three of the five triples. The top triple for Welwyn was Margaret Holdcroft, Ken Perry and John Lee 27-4
 On May 31st, a sultry Saturday afternoon, the four men’s rinks and two ladies’ rinks of Welwyn & District entertained Ware in what turned out to be a nail-biter. The ladies romped home comfortably 41 shots to 31, but the men left it to the last end to win by just one shot, 79 to 78. Match captain Brian Smith’s rink almost threw the match away, but the top rink of Reg Tanner, Peter Wingham, Graham Daniels and skipper Mike Lamb steered the club to victory and earned themselves a free drink from their grateful captain!
The following day at Stevenage in a four triples match Welwyn men lost by 66 shots to 76. Top triple was Nigel Noel, Tony Holdcroft and John Lee 21-12. The ladies won their two rink match by 41 shots to 35. Top rink was Margaret Holdcroft, Joyce Oakley, Sybil Noel and Hazel Wing 22-18.

Sunday 25th May 2008

On Wednesday 21st May a mixed team of five triples visited Borehamwood for a friendly match. It proved a closely fought game and although Welwyn lost on three of the triples they won overall with a score of 78 shots to 72. Top triple for Welwyn was Tony Young, Hazel Wing and Skip Arthur Knight 24-9.
It was a Bank Holiday of sun and rain and a cancelled game..
On a Saturday 24th May on a bright sunny afternoon, a team of four men’s rinks and two ladies’ rinks travelled to Rosedale Bowls Club. The four rinks of men won on two rinks and lost on two with an overall loss of 69 shots to 82. The ladies came to the rescue with a win on both rinks and an overall score of 48 shots to 34. Top rink for the men was Nigel Noel, Malcolm Marvell, Ken Perry and Skip Bob Wells 25-14.
Top rink for the ladies was Margaret Holdcroft, Olive Perry, Barbara Marvell and Skip Diana Barrett.23-14
Heavy rain on Sunday resulted in the cancellation of a home match against Bush Hill Park, Enfield. This was a new fixture last year which also had to be cancelled due to the weather.

Sunday 18th May 2008

On Tuesday 13th May Welwyn & District Ladies had a lovely friendly afternoon at home playing three triples against Hemel Hempstead which Welwyn won by 48 shots to 37. Welwyn won on two triples each by 8 shots but lost on the third. Winning triples were Pauline Ellis, Hazel Wing and Olive Perry 18-10 and Averil Balnaves, Daphne Pedder and Jillian Jennings 19-11.
The following afternoon Welwyn Ladies entertained three triples from Potters Bar losing by 39 shots to 53. Top triple was Gladys Tanner, Barbara Marvell and Jillian Jennings 15 – 11.
Also on Wednesday Welwyn men played St. Albans & District Rinks League in a 4 rink match at North Mymms winning on two rinks and losing on two, with an overall score of 69 shots to 99. The result gave Welwyn 30 points with Potters Bar taking 50 points. Top rink for Welwyn was Mike Rowland, Peter Wingham, Ralph Pedder and Bob Wells 28-13.
The ladies won on 1 rink and lost on 1 rink winning overall by 46 shots to 39. Ladies top rink was Joanna Clapham, Margaret Holdcroft, Betty Singleton and Mary Clements 26-15.
On Saturday Welwyn visited Datchworth where Welwyn played 5 mixed triples against a Datchworth team of men as the Datchworth ladies were engaged in a Top Club fixture. Welwyn lost by 68 shots to 97 with a top triple of Tony Young, Jean Webb and Ted Webb winning by the very narrow margin of 20-19. Jean & Ted are new members of Welwyn and experienced bowlers who have recently moved into the district.

On Saturday morning Welwyn Ladies played at home to Potters Bar in the first round of the National Top Club Competition. The singles was won by Lucy Ratcliffe for Welwyn against Pam Rodgers 21-19,
the Welwyn triples Sue Larkins, Dilys Hanson and Pauline Ellis lost to Jan Stokes, Pat Pescod and Pat Thompson 14 shots to 20 leaving the pairs and fours still on the green.
The Welwyn pairs Diana Barrett and Sylvia Lane finished their match against Anne Clarke and Beryl Burbridge 27 shots to 12, but the fours Mary Clements, Ivy Sykes, Jillian Jennings and Olive Perry were struggling and on the last end the score read 15 shots to 25 leaving skip Mary the option not to deliver her last bowl. The Potters Bar fours were Ann Throupe, Hazel Thurgood, Sue Burfoot and Jose Massey. The final score was 77 shots to 76.

Sunday 11th May 2008

St. Albans (Clarence Park) hosted a 4 triples ladies team from Welwyn on Wednesday 7th May winning by 98 shots to 41. Welwyn lost all triples.
On the same afternoon Welwyn men hosted a 4 triples match against De Havilland winning by 87 shots to 44. The top triple for Welwyn was Andy Scholes, Graham Hart, and Arthur Knight 27-12.
On Saturday 10th May at home Welwyn played a 6 mixed triples match against Hoddesdon Rosehill winning by 110 shots to 90. Top triple for Welwyn was Frank Lane, Barbara Marvell and Sue Wingham 23 -10.
On Sunday 11th May Welwyn men played a home match of 4 rinks against St. Albans (Clarence Park) losing by 67 shots to 79.
Top rink for Welwyn was Ray Uffen, Nigel Noel, Barry Smith and Brian Smith 24 shots to 18. The Welwyn ladies played two rinks against the St. Albans ladies losing by 27 shots to 49.

On Sunday morning Welwyn ladies played Batchwood Hall in a Top Club National competition at Welwyn winning on three of the four disciplines.
In the singles Lucy Ratcliffe lost to Liz Schlatter 17-21
Pairs Diana Barrett and Doris Atkins won against Sylvia Booster and Kate Horner 22-19
In the triples Sue Larkins, Dilys Hanson and Pauline Ellis won 15 shots to 11 against Nora Edericks, Jackie Bell and Betty Leyland
And in the fours Mary Clements, Ivy Sykes, Jillian Jennings and Olive Perry won 24-21
against Pat Savage, Christine Vickers, Barbara Palmer and Pat Chandler.

Monday 5th May 2008

On Sunday 27th April 2008 Welwyn & District Ladies played their first away match of the season against Barton-le-Clay
On a pleasant afternoon Welwyn were defeated by 18 shots, the wind such as there was, was not behind them. Sue Larkins with Diana Tribe and Barbara Marvell
won their game by 19 shots to 15 being Welwyn’s top triple. The overall score was Welwyn 61 shots and Barton-le-Clay 79.
Radlett visited Welwyn on Wednesday 30th April in a 4 mixed triples match. In dismal conditions Welwyn were winners largely due
to the triple of Doris Atkins, Olive Perry and Ralph Pedder who showed no mercy to their opponents winning 34 shots to 11 the overall score being 75-60
The men of Welwyn & District won their first St. Albans & District league match on Sunday 4th May at home beating Welwyn Garden City by 97 shots to 55
winning on all rinks for a maximum 80 points. Top rink was Nigel Noel, Tony Holdcroft, John Lee and Brian Smith with a 28 shots to 10 victory.
On a sunny and warm Bank Holiday Monday the annual match between the President and Captains was held with 48 members of the Club playing. The President and the men’s and ladies captain were all elected this year and were anxious to achieve a victory.
The Captains’ team succeeded with a convincing win by 147 shots to 102 (the top rink from either side was Mary Wills, Tony Young, Doris Atkins and Dave Ratcliffe - 38 shots to 12)
The Captains were presented with the Chairman’s Shield by Club Chairman David Humphreys to be held until next year’s contest.

Sunday 20th April 2008

COME AND TRY BOWLING !

Over the past three weeks members of Welwyn & District Bowls Club have been calling on residents inviting them to attend an Open Day at the club green in Ottway Walk, Welwyn Village between 10.00 to 12.00 hrs and 14.00 to 16.00 hrs on Saturday 26th April 2008.
Invitations to visit the Club’s facilities and to experience outdoor bowling are extended to anyone looking for a new sport combined with a great social life.
All the equipment you will need on the day will be supplied, just attend one of the sessions with flat soled shoes and be prepared to enjoy your time at the club.

Four qualified coaches will be in attendance including the Chief Coach, Diana Barrett supported by Mary Clements, Ron Howard and Lucy Ratcliffe who will introduce
visitors to the basics of bowling. These coaches have a programme of training sessions over the next five months to assist any new members to improve their bowling skills.
For more information telephone the Membership Secretary Diana Tribe 01727-826499 or go to the website www.welwynbowls.co.uk