Ian Fox reports:
Yesterday evening 29th October, ABC Wasps posted their last and latest this season SCPA win, 3 games to 2 games against Hampshire Raiders. A closely fought match against strong opposition which if I say so myself deserved a better score than 3-2. Nevertheless a satisfying evenings work by all concerned. Well done.
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Friday, 30 October 2009
Saturday, 24 October 2009
ABC v Cobbetts A - Success
Ian Fox reports:
Today the 24th October, the ABC SCPA Wasp team achieved a significant success in defeating by three games to two the hitherto undefeated SCPA Division 3 leaders Cobbetts A in our penultimate match this season. Cobbetts A are already winners of Division 3 and are to be promoted to Division 2 for the 2010 season. This win secures our place in Division 3 for the 2010 season.
Today’s man & women of the match prize must go to Christine, Sonia & Michael in winning their triple and for Sonia’s performance in the double supported by Ian who’s pointing came good at the eleventh hour. Well done everyone!
Incidentally, during the post match discussion with Cobbetts A, it was suggested to me that we do not put more dressing/grit on the Terrain. It being said by two Cobbetts A players that the current surface provides plenty of character and surface variation to tax the abilities of more senior SCPA division players. Nevertheless, the decision rests with our members. Let the dialogue continue!
Today the 24th October, the ABC SCPA Wasp team achieved a significant success in defeating by three games to two the hitherto undefeated SCPA Division 3 leaders Cobbetts A in our penultimate match this season. Cobbetts A are already winners of Division 3 and are to be promoted to Division 2 for the 2010 season. This win secures our place in Division 3 for the 2010 season.
Today’s man & women of the match prize must go to Christine, Sonia & Michael in winning their triple and for Sonia’s performance in the double supported by Ian who’s pointing came good at the eleventh hour. Well done everyone!
Incidentally, during the post match discussion with Cobbetts A, it was suggested to me that we do not put more dressing/grit on the Terrain. It being said by two Cobbetts A players that the current surface provides plenty of character and surface variation to tax the abilities of more senior SCPA division players. Nevertheless, the decision rests with our members. Let the dialogue continue!
Christmas Lunch at the Foresters ...
Ian Fox reports:
I know it's early but you may be interested to learn that Karl & Linda, our hosts, at the Foresters Inn have held the cost of the club's Christmas Lunch at last year's price. Karl writes to me saying:
“Dear Ian,
Please find the attached menu for the Boules Club Christmas Lunch and we are happy to offer the same deal to the U3A.
Linda & I have set the price to include a glass of house wine to reflect our appreciation of the support that both of your groups give The Foresters Arms, thus we are unable to offer it to any other groups.”
The committee will announce the cost to members shortly, which will include a contribution to the gratuity we traditionally give to the management and employees of The Foresters Inn.
It goes without saying that we are grateful to Karl & Linda for this concession especially in these times of economic recession.
As in previous years the menu will be published and members will be invited to choose the menu they would like. This selection list will be passed to Karl for his Chef to assist with the catering arrangements.
I know it's early but you may be interested to learn that Karl & Linda, our hosts, at the Foresters Inn have held the cost of the club's Christmas Lunch at last year's price. Karl writes to me saying:
“Dear Ian,
Please find the attached menu for the Boules Club Christmas Lunch and we are happy to offer the same deal to the U3A.
Linda & I have set the price to include a glass of house wine to reflect our appreciation of the support that both of your groups give The Foresters Arms, thus we are unable to offer it to any other groups.”
The committee will announce the cost to members shortly, which will include a contribution to the gratuity we traditionally give to the management and employees of The Foresters Inn.
It goes without saying that we are grateful to Karl & Linda for this concession especially in these times of economic recession.
As in previous years the menu will be published and members will be invited to choose the menu they would like. This selection list will be passed to Karl for his Chef to assist with the catering arrangements.
Monday, 19 October 2009
More grit on the Terrain?
Our Chairman, Paul Roberts, has truly embraced the spirit of our new Blog site and has written as follows:
"One of the items for debate within your Boule Club Committee has concerned the depth of the grit on the terrain at Kirdford. I had intended to raise the subject at the AGM in a few weeks time. However, I am quite anxious to play a bit of boule that day, so I don’t really want to prolong the AGM further than necessary.
I thought this would be a good topic for debate on our excellent new Blog. The proposal is that we should add some grit to the terrain to bring it up to a level of about ¼ inch all over just less than 1 cm for those of you who work in new money. Some of us feel that we don’t want any more grit, some want a lot more.
We can’t please everybody but the committee would like to know what you, the members think.
So it’s over to you to have your say. We’ll gauge the reactions and announce the conclusion in a few weeks time. "
Please add your comments in the space indicated below and let the debate begin!
"One of the items for debate within your Boule Club Committee has concerned the depth of the grit on the terrain at Kirdford. I had intended to raise the subject at the AGM in a few weeks time. However, I am quite anxious to play a bit of boule that day, so I don’t really want to prolong the AGM further than necessary.
I thought this would be a good topic for debate on our excellent new Blog. The proposal is that we should add some grit to the terrain to bring it up to a level of about ¼ inch all over just less than 1 cm for those of you who work in new money. Some of us feel that we don’t want any more grit, some want a lot more.
We can’t please everybody but the committee would like to know what you, the members think.
So it’s over to you to have your say. We’ll gauge the reactions and announce the conclusion in a few weeks time. "
Please add your comments in the space indicated below and let the debate begin!
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Monday, 5 October 2009
North Downs League Melee
Sunday, 4 October 2009 at Crondall
Mike Kateley reported:
Of the 32 players, who took part in the 2009 NDL Melee, 14 were from our club. It was a very enjoyable day and successful for ABC, as Chris Molsher was the outright winner with 4 out of 5 wins and a score of +25. John Sylvester also won 4 games and won the 6th prize. the rest of our group put up a good show with no fannies in sight!!!!
North Downs League play off at Kirdford
Mike Kateley reported:
Amities Boules Club were delighted to host the final play off of the North Downs League between Oxshot and the Crondell Tigers on Saturday, 3rd October 2009. The result was a resounding win for Oxshott by 7.5 to 1.5 points. The event was hosted by Mike Kateley, who received sincere thanks from both teams. They enjoyed our terrain. The event was followed by a Cream Tea in the Foresters Arms enjoyed by all.
Mike Kateley reported:
Amities Boules Club were delighted to host the final play off of the North Downs League between Oxshot and the Crondell Tigers on Saturday, 3rd October 2009. The result was a resounding win for Oxshott by 7.5 to 1.5 points. The event was hosted by Mike Kateley, who received sincere thanks from both teams. They enjoyed our terrain. The event was followed by a Cream Tea in the Foresters Arms enjoyed by all.
Thursday, 1 October 2009
SCPA ABC v Limesdowne Marvels – Wednesday 30th September
Ian Fox reported:
Our 2009 SCPA season is drawing to a close with just four matches to play. On Wednesday 30th September last we played Limesdowne Marvels at home. A closely fought match with honours even at the end of the triples games with one game each. Ian, David & Hazel winning their triple 13-7.
These were followed by three doubles games Carolyn and Ian fought hard but eventually lost 10-13. Both Mike & Christine, David & Hazel came storming through to take both their doubles games 13-5. The match ending satisfactorily for ABC at 3 games to 2.
Ian Fox reported:
Our 2009 SCPA season is drawing to a close with just four matches to play. On Wednesday 30th September last we played Limesdowne Marvels at home. A closely fought match with honours even at the end of the triples games with one game each. Ian, David & Hazel winning their triple 13-7.
These were followed by three doubles games Carolyn and Ian fought hard but eventually lost 10-13. Both Mike & Christine, David & Hazel came storming through to take both their doubles games 13-5. The match ending satisfactorily for ABC at 3 games to 2.
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