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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 plus any photos, please email the information to me. Ron@rjt.co.uk
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Presentation Evening
The Presentation Evening took place on Saturday 5th May with 72 members present and included a cold buffet. The presentations went the conventional way but also included EIBA Skill Certificates of bronze and silver to our younger members.
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County Mens Singles Champion
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George Tubby (Acle)
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Beating Wayne Willgress (NBC) 21-16
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This was a very good match to watch and icing on the cake, our boy won, well done George.
Good to see the smile and laughter back.
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County U25 Singles Champion
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Daniel Seabourne (Acle)
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Beating Tom Critoph (Acle)
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County Mens Triples
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Spike/D Noble/J Roope
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Lost in a close final 15/16
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AGM
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Press report by Brian Grint
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Acle Indoor Bowls AGM was held on Monday starting with a presentation of a cheque for £1,100 to Caister Lifeboat which was received by Dennis George, who gave a brief history of the Caister Lifeboat and its crew.
Manager and club secretary Denis Goodley gave his report which included an increase in membership of another 66 new members. Thanks to the sponsors of the teams and announced that the main space on the scoreboard is free for a new sponsor. This area is live on the internet at all times and seen throughout the world and with over 250.000 hits it is hoped a sponsor will take up the space shortly. He thanked the stewards who volunteer their time, Presidents Gillian and Ron Taylor for their work and on the IT side of the club web site and the live cameras that was a first in the world. The coaches work was highlighted for their time given to the young bowlers and those not so young, and a special mention to Majorie Tooley and Eric George who look after the bowls carpet and lounge areas. The treasurer gave her report showing a highly successful year and a balance of £27, 968. Chairman Maurice Shreeve congratulated Daniel [ Spike ] Seaborne for winning the under 25 Norfolk County SinglesChampionship, and George Tubby for winning the Norfolk County Mens Singles Championship. Officers and captains were elected for the 2012/13 season, some space is still available for further teams to be entered into the leagues next season.
The presentation evening is on Sat. 5th May 7.30 pm £ 5.00 a head.
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Gillian & Ron Stand Down as Presidents
We have enjoyed the time spent as presidents of Acle Indoor Bowls, and were honoured to be asked but since Jane finished in the kitchen there have been problems with large group meals. It has been increasingly hard to get support for our friendly games as members are not wanting to stay for the hot meals. Ron thought he could help by being on the Acle Social Club Committee but this did not ease the situation. When told of our problems the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Social Club pointed out ‘there are 2 sides to every story’ this has now made it impossible for us to achieve a workable solution. Our offer of supplying a buffet instead of hot meals was rejected so this left us with no alternative but to stand down. The Social Club Chairman has taken on the role of President of Acle Indoor Bowls a solution might now be found before the coming winter season. Thanks once again for those who have given us support.
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Acle County Reports
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Away to neighbours Browston the Mens B Team were playing for pride and a top three finish. Dennis Edwards, Graham Osden, Graham Downing and Barney Wymer were 7 each at 10 ends and 11 each at 15 but dominated from here winning all the ends to finish 25 – 11. Dan Mills, Brian Kirby, John Harris Ivan Borrett were 5 each at 6 ends scored a 4 on the 13th to go 17 – 6 up and went on to win 21 – 14. Johnstone Mackie, Sid Siely ,Ken Copeman and Bimbo Meeks were 5 each at 7 ends , 9 – 6 at 10 but by 15 were in charge 20 – 6 going on to win 23 – 10.Alan Rowsell’s rink were 0 – 11 down at 7 ends. 2 – 13 at 10 and 4 – 20 at 15 losing 11 – 22.
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Result Won 57-80 and 1-6 pts
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A good finish to the season and finished joint second on 61 ½ pts.
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At home to Diss A Acle Mens A only needed 2 points to retain the Norfolk County Championship for the Third year in Succession and for the Fifth time. John Colcombe, Jim Fruin, captain Simon Elliott and George Tubby scored a 5 on the 4th and a 4 on the fifth to go 15 – 1 up, and it looked plain sailing from here. A 4 on the 10th to go 23 – 5 and by 15 it was 32 – 6 going on to win 36 – 10. Mark Elliott, Wyn Willimott ,, Rob Parker and Tony Dunton were 12 – 5 at 10 ends 18 – 5 at 15 and went on to win 23 – 9. Young Daniel Seabourne, Roy Himpleman, Jamie Howlett and Jason Roope were 9 – 6 at 10 ends and 19 – 7 at 15. two out of rinks delayed the elation as they eventually won 23 – 13. John Marshall, Mick Groome, Daniel Noble, and Ian Wones were 8 – 7 at 10 ends 13 – 8 at 15 and won 20 – 14.
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Result Won 102 – 46 and all 7 points.
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Another County Championship confirmed and with a 300 shots difference won in style
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Playing the final game of the season at home to Wymondham Dell B the Mens C Team needed 2 points to finish third in the league. Captain Pat Beales block picked up a 5 on the 4th end to go 8–2 up, a 4 on the 9th made it 14–7, another 5 on the 15th followed by a 4 on the 16th gave them a 28–12 scoreline and went on for a deserved victory 32–18. Scott Watson, Mark Pratt, Ron Taylor and Brian Grint were 2–9 down at 6 ends and 5–13 at 10. came back to 10–15 on 16, then put on a steady all round performance on a short jack to go on to win a close game 17–16. Ashley Smith’s rink were 10 each at 10 ends then scored a 6 on the 11th, were 19 each after 17 but dropped a 5 on the 18th and lost 23–26. Mick Askham ‘s rink were 7 each at 9 ends 11 – 12 at 16 dropped a 4 on the 17th and another 4 on the final end to lose 13–20.
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Result 85–80 and 5–2 pts
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A good result and finished third in the table a very good season especially after promotion last year to the third division.
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When you reach a Semi final in a National Competition you know it’s not going to be easy and just hope you get the rub of the green. Playing Boston in the Semi final of the Yetton Plate Melanie Hayletts rink at home went 11–5 up at 10 ends and 15–8 at 15, playing the 16th and the game is getting away from you , its time to play those shots that may make a big difference. Melanie goes to take out a bowl for 5 shots and gets it, however the jack moves sideways and goes straight to 2 opposing bowls, they finish winning 24–10. Next Door Marion Himplemans rink are 0–8 down at 5 ends and 7 – 19 at 15, with the Boston girls all playing very well it was just damage limitation as they lost 10–24. At Boston Geraldine Reeve’s rink are 3–17 down at 10 ends , 6–21 at 15 and finished 8–31. Sue Batchelors rink were 6–14 at 10 ends, 8–20 at 15 fought hard and came back to finish 18–25.
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Result lost 60 – 90
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This was a disappointing result but credit must go to the Boston Ladies who all played well and were a good sporting team and wish them well in the final.
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Result won 63-73 and 1-6 pts to keep third in the table
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Playing N. Walsham the Ladies B Team were not hopeful but it all came good at last as they secured their first win of the season. Mary Smith’s block scored a 5 on the 4th end to go 8–2 up and continued to play well as they went on to win 18–7. Dawn Horne’s block were 7–4 at 5 ends , 14–5 at 10 and well deserved their 17–6 victory. Margartet Shields block were 7–0 up at 5 ends , 8–4 at 10 going on to win 13–6. Peggy Budd’s block were 5 each at 8 ends 9–5 at 10 disaster struck on the penultimate end dropping a 6 and lost 10 – 12. Result 58 – 31 and 7 – 1 pts
On Sat. the Ladies B team went off to Diss who needed a win to win the league and County Championship. Mary smith’s block were 7–4 up at 5 ends , 8– 6 at 8 then 9 each playing the final end just losing 9–10. Dawn Horne’s block were 1–10 down at 6 ends , 7–15 at 10 and lost 9–19. Brenda Cole’s block were 1–8 down at 6 ends , 6–10 at 10 , 8–11 with two to play but dropped two 4’s and lost 8–19. Peggy Budd’s block dropped a 6 on the 1st end, then dropped a 6 on the 6th another 6 on the 7th and lost 10–30.
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Result lost 78-36 and 8-0 pts and Diss now look to have won the League.
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On Friday the Ladies C Team went off to the seaside at Gt. Yarmouth with Sue Smith’s block 3 each at 5 ends then 11–4 at 10 ends won in a close finish 11–10. Marie Morton’s block 6–2 up at 5 ends dropped a 5 on the 9th to go 7–10 down, 11 each playing the final end and won 12–11. Jackie Smith’s block were 0–5 down then picked up a 7 on the 4th end, a 5 on the 8th made it 17–9 in a good finish drew 18 each. Madge Barkey’s block were 2–12 down fought back but lost 8–15. Result lost 54-49 and 5 ½-2 ½ pts
At home to Browston the Ladies C team were going to enjoy their final match of the season, Marie Morton’s b;ock went 10–1 up at 5 ends scored a 5 on the 10th to go 17–5. another 5 on the 12th as they romped home 26–9. Julia Crosby’s block were 5–1 up at 5 ends. 11–1 at 8, dropped a 5 on the 10th but won 15–6. Madge Barkey’s block were 6–1 up at 5 ends 12 – 3 at 10 and went on to win 17–3. Sue Smith’s block scored a 5 on the 5th to go 10 – 3 up , another 5 on the 10th made it 20 – 5 and won 23–5.
Captain Sue Smith received a bouquet from her team players after the game. |
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Result Won 81–23 and all 8 pts.
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This was a very big win and confirmed them with 62 ½ pts and finishing 3rd in the table in their first season.
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At home to Diss A the Ladies A Team needed a win to keep alive the County Championship hopes. Sue Batchelors block were 7–2 up at 6 ends but dropped a 6 on the 8th , 11–13 on 12 ends but finished 13–17. Barbara Meeks block started very slowly and were 2-11 down at 9 ends came back strongly but time ran out as they lost 8–11 Geraldine Reeve’s block were 1–8 down at 6 ends and lost 5–12. Marion Himpleman’s block were 7 each at 8 ends , 10–11 playing the final end and holding shot but the opposing last bowl tipped it in their favour as the lost 10–12.
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Result lost 36 – 52 and 0 – 8 pts.
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Result lost 97-78 and 5-2 pts
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There was however an unexpected turn of events when nearest rivals County Arts lost ½ - 6 ½ pts at Gallows and Acle are now further in front at the top of the league.
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Result won 57 – 52 and 5 ½ - 2 ½ pts
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Full reports on the Newsletter page
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