The bowling green was officially re-opened on Tuesday last week. Play started in good sunshine and we were surprised that more members had not turned out. However the clouds came up rapidly and play was abandoned after about 15 ends. Thursday followed a similar pattern. Competition was heightened by the fact that Richard Lister had provided hampers of roasted chickens and other tasty goodies as prizes for the winning team. Due to the mixture of forms of play, we decided that the team winning by the greatest margin would collect the prizes.
Despite a shower of rain at tea time we played on and managed a full 18 ends. Winners by about 24 shots were Chris Purchase, Taffy O'Neil-Williams and Anton Leisegang. (Their opponents chose to remain anonymous). The winner of a box of chocolates for the cut-throat was Brian Newton. Well done to all the winners, and sincere thanks to Richard for the prizes.
On Saturday we were forced to close the green again due to heavy rain overnight.
Weather permitting the IF Trips will be played on Friday 7th and both men's teams will have league matches at home on Saturday.
Duties: 9 – 15 Nov: OOD: Ron Buchel. Tabs: Mike Mylne. Duty Team: John Arnott. Teas on Sat. 15 Nov: Bernice and Taffy O'Neil-Williams.
News from Hilton Bowling Club.