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Important Notice For All Club Members
Your Support Is Required
Concerned members of the Social Club have forced the existing Social Club S/C to call an EGM, as they have no confidence in the existing Social Club S/C.
Your Bowls Club Committee support this action and would ask all members to make the effort to attend this EGM and ensure the present officers of the Social Club are replaced by a new committee (consisting of a number of Bowls Club members).
All members of the Bowls Club are members of the Social Club and are therefore entitled to vote at this meeting.
However we cannot achieve our objectives unless you make the effort to attend the meeting and vote for the replacement of the existing Social Club Committee.
The EGM will take place in the Sports Hall at:
7.30pm on Monday 30th January 2012
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
M. Shreeve
Chairman of Acle Indoor Bowls Club
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Acle Open Success
Winner of the Acle Open Wayne Phoenix
At the weekend Acle Indoor Bowls held their Open Tournament with 58 players competing. On Sat. Nigel Roberts of Beccles lost by 2 sets to his son Mark, who then played Acle’s Tony Dunton and lost. Shock result of the day was Acle’s top star Tim Stone losing to spike Seabourne. With the game going to a 3rd end tie break, 15 year old Spike drew to the edge of the ditch with the jack in the ditch and win the game. Spike then came up against George Tubby and they drew the first set 7 each , in the 2nd set George Shortened the jack and dominated winning 10 – 3. Two other young players Tom Segolo and Rebecca Carter both from County Arts played each other for a place in the quarter final with Tom winning 2 – 1 in a tie break. Matthew Sparrow played Jenny Kirby in the last 16 and in a very close encounter and this went to the last bowl with Jenny taking the honours.
On Sunday Shaun Cook beat Rob Elmore from Ely 10 - 3, 4 – 4 but the lost in a tie break to Dominic Warren from Ipswich Jason Roope played Scott Whyers from Boston and won 2 – 1 in a tie break then lost to Wayne Phoenix who had previously beaten Rob Parker. Mark Royal the World Number 4 played Phil Last from Ipswich who has qualified for Potters next week, and in a high quality game Phil Last came out on top on the Third Tie Break. Simon Reeson from Boston Beat Acle’s Mark Elliott in Straight Sets but lost to Calvin Leuty 8 -2 , 5 – 5. Richard Summers from Norfolk Bowling Club beat Stephen Roberts from Darlington then beat Geraldine Reeve in a Tie break for a place in the Quarter Final. Lea Blackham from Sudbury beat Malcolm Jacobs from Cheshunt then lost to Kings Lynn’s Stephem Winter in a tie break. Wayne Phoenix played Phil Last winning the first set and drawing the second, Andrew Dawson from Spalding played Dominic Warren from Ipswich with Dominic winning.
Quarter final saw Tony Dunton winning against Dominic Warren 7 – 7 and 6 – 5.
Stephen Winter won against Tom Segolo 6 – 5 and 6 – 4.
Wayne Phoenix beat Richard Summers 8 – 7 and 8 – 6
George Tubby beat Jenny Kirby 8 – 2 and 7 – 1
Semi Finals Stephen Winter beat GeorgeTubby 6 – 2 and 8 – 1
Wayne Phoenix beat Tony Dunton 8 – 4 and 10 – 4
In the Final in front of 70 plus spectators Wayne Phoenix played Stephen Winter in a game that swung back and forth, toucher after toucher. Wayne eventually taking the honours 7 – 5 and 8 – 5
The Plate was presented by Humphrey and Jill Saunders and a cheque by tournament organiser Lewis Moore.
Match organiser Lewis Moore kept the tournament running smoothly whilst all the games were covered by 4 cameras and transmitted on the club website live, with thanks to club Presidents Gillian and Ron Taylor who also presented the Umpires and Markers with momentoes.
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Acle Indoor Bowls facility was built in 1993 as part of the Acle Recreation Centre complex. In addition, our friendly and professional staff are here to answer any questions you may have about our club.
At Acle Indoor Bowls, our goal is to provide you with courteous, expedient, professional service of the highest caliber. For those who require help, our coaches are adaptable and find ways to help you enjoy the sport of bowls.
Meet friends, have a game and then a drink either in the Bowls Lounge or the Recreation Centre Bar, on occasions why not a meal. A club steward is always on call in the Bowls Lounge to assist, making your game and visit an enjoyable social occasion.
Sport is all about enjoyment and competing, there are many internal club leagues and for those a bit more adventurous Acle Indoor Bowls are represented in County Leagues.
Browse our Web site for more information about Acle Indoor Bowls. If you have any questions or would like to speak with a Acle Indoor Bowls representative regarding our club please email us at or call us at:-
Email:- office@acle-indoor-bowls.org.uk
Telephone:- 01493 750869
Location:- Directions with Map
At Acle Indoor Bowls, its members always come first.
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Please click on the Clubbz logo to view the site
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Latest News
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*** Web Visitor Counter ***
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If you require club news published on the web or message board, please email the information to me. Ron@rjt.co.uk
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Sad News - Joan Gilbert passed away 9am Friday 27th January in hospital. David and Joan were the first to ask me to play for them at Acle Indoor Bowls Club. I am proud to wear David’s club tie and still play for Joan’s Wednesday and Friday teams. May they both now be at peace. Godbless - Ron
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Congratulations to Molly, Gwen and Barbara on qualifying for Melton in Ladies Triples and to Geraldine and Rob for qualifying for Mixed Pairs, both will be off to National Championships at Melton Mowbray to represent Acle in February.
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Wayne Phoenix from Boston IBC won the Acle Open beating Stephen Winter in a very entertaining final, credit to both players.
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James Segolo is the Acle U18 Open Champion beating Dan Cawthorne in the final 7-5. Adam Comerford won the plate, beating Tom Cooper in the final 7-5.
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An EGM of the Social Club was called for before Christmas. My report can be read in the Newsletter under Social Club.
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Acle County Reports
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Acle Men A team at home to new boys Lynnsport the Mens A team were in confident mode. Jamie Howlett’s block scored a 5 on the 4th end and by 10 ends were 12–3 up , completely dominating the game they went on to win 41–4. George Tubby’s block scored a 6 on the 4th end to go 14–0 up, at 10 it was 20–3 , scored another 6 on the 16th, a 5 on the 17th and went on to win 38–10. Ian Wones block were 8– at 5 ends . 19–11 at 15 and won 25–18. Tony Dunton’s rink came up against an in form John Casson and were 10–20 down at 14 ends came back to 18–21 but lost 20–23.
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Result 124 – 55 and 6 – 1 pts
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Away to Pinewood the Mens B team needed to play well to bring home points. Alan Rowsell’s block were 0–8 down after 3 ends then scored a 5 on the 4th , by 12 ends they were 8–19 down but now their luck changed, all playing well they were 19–20 with 3 ends to play won all three to finish 24–20. Barney Wymer’s block were 8 each at 10 ends , 13 each at 15, 15–18 with three ends left, won all three to finish 22–18. Ivan Borrett’s rink were 5–11 at 10 ends , 13–16 at 15 and playing the final end it was 17–18 but lost 17–20. Bimbo Meek’s rink did not enjoy their trip to the seaside, 3–10 at 10 ends , 3–23 at 15 then dropped a 6 on the final end to lose 5 – 36.
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Result 68 – 94 and 2 – 5 pts
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Away at Diss the Ladies A team had Barbara Meeks block in top form, 10–5 at 9 and then a 6 on the 10th, Bubbly Barbaras trio finishing 21–6. In form Marion Himpleman’s block were 8–1 up at 5 ends dropped a 6 on the 6th, 11 each at 9 but went on to win 17–13. Sue Batchelor’s block were 7 each at 9 ends dropped three 3’s and lost 9–14. Geraldine Reeve’s block dropped three ‘ 4’s as they lost 8–22. A good result at a difficult venue and a good Diss team.
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Result draw 55 each and 4 pts each.
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The Ladies B Team went to Bowling Club in Mid Week and Margaret Shields block scored a 5 on the 7th end and went on to win 12–10. Peggy Budd’s block were 10–2 up at 8 ends but 11 each playing the final and lost 11–12. Brenda Cole’s block also had a close encounter losing 12–13. On Saturday it was the League Leaders County Arts at home and Dawn Horne’s block were 5 each at 7 ends and 10–8 with 2 ends to play, won both for a well deserved 13–8 victory. Peggy Budd’s block went 1–8 after 4 ends fought back well to be 8–10 at 10 ends a tight finish but lost 10–13. Margaret Shields block were 6–8 at 5 ends , and in a dramatic last end dropping a 6 it finished 8–22. Mary Smith’s block with all three playing well were 15–5 after 11 ends. With all blocks finished and 4 shots down on the game Mary drew her 3 bowls close to the jack to score 4 shots to win their game 21–9 and Draw the match 52 each and 4 pts each.
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Result draw 52-52, 4-4 pts
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In the last 16 of the Yetton Plate Acle Ladies played Whiteknights of Reading at Cambridge Chesterton. Geraldine Reeve’s block were7-10 down at 10, meanwhile Sue Batchelor’s block were also finding it tough and were 2–13 down at 10 ends, Melanie Haylett were doing well and were 7–8 down at 10 ends, while Marion Himpleman had their nose just in front 10–9 at 10 ends. 15 shots down overall at 10 ends it did not inspire the bus load of supporters. By 15 ends Sue Batchelor was 9–18 down, Geraldine Reeve, 9–14 down, Marion Himpleman 15–14 and Melanie Haylett 13–9 and the difference now down to 7 shots. On the 16th end Melanie picked up a 6 and it was game on, then it all came at once Geraldine scored a 7 on the 17th followed by a 5 on the 18th, By 18 ends Sue was 11–23, Geraldine 22–14, Marion 19–14 and Melanie 19–11. 9 up on the game and from here it needed steady heads and no heroics. The game finished Sue lost 16–24, Geraldine won 23–16. Marion won 23–14 and Melanie 21–12. This was a fantastic performance by all players with a turn round of 32 shots in 11 ends.
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Result 83 – 66 and now play Peterborough in the National Quarter Final
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In mid week the Ladies C team travelled to Shotford and lost 1 – 7 with Marie Morton’s block the only winning block 13–11. On Saturday they were off motoring again this time to Diss but with a much improved result. Madge Barkey’s block were 5–1 at 5 ends , 10–2 at 8 and won 15–2. Marie Morton’s block scored a 5 on the 4th end to go 11–1 up all bowling well by 8 ends it was 18–3 and strolled to a 25 – 6 win. Julia Crosby’s block were 5 – 4 at 4 ends , and won the final 3 ends to finish 12–9. Sue Smith’s block were 6 each at 6 ends 8 each at 8, 10 each at 11 and played well to finish 11 each.
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Result won 38- 63 and 7½- ½ pts
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At home to second in table Shotford A the Mens C Team had Ashley Smiths block 9–5 up at 10 ends, all playing well went on to win 22–9. Brian Grint’s rink dropped a 5 on the 4th end, 7–12 at 10, at 14 dropped another 5 on the 18th and lost 16–23. Mick Askham,s rink were 11–5, and lost 16–22. Bill Downie’s rink were 6–8 at 10, 7 – 17 at 15 and lost 10–26.
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Result lost 64– 80 and 1–6 pts
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Result won 63–33 and 7–1 pts
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In the National Quarter Final of the Lingford Trophy Acle Ladies played Tilbury at Ipswich. Andrea Morton, Sue Smith and Barbara Meeks were 7 each at 8 ends, 11 each at 14, in a dramatic final end scored 2 shots but lost 15 – 16. Jess Ward, Amy Barker and Melanie Haylett scored a 6 on the 9th end to go 14 – 7 up but 7 ends later were 15 each, here too a close final end as it finished 18 - 17 . Scores level at 23 each an extra end was played with Melanie’s block and dropped one shot, to lose 23 – 24.
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This was a good exciting game but it was unusual as the number 2’s played up, but a good performance all round.
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Full reports on the Newsletter page
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