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Friday, 3 December 2010
Christmas Party
Due the inclement weather, the Christmas Party has been postponed to next Saturday, 11 December ... same time, same place!
Sunday, 28 November 2010
ABC 17th AGM - 27 November 2010
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
We had been quite apprehensive about the weather with all the warnings of snow, and were concerned that we would not have a large enough turnout of members to allow the AGM to go ahead. However we need not have feared as we were lucky enough to drive to Kirdford in hazy sunshine, but bitter cold! 42 brave souls joined us for the AGM at Kirdford Village Hall. As has become the custom, members were greeted with a cup of coffee and biscuits kindly made by Melanie and Jill Myles, I'm sure this was most welcome in the cold weather.
Paul welcomed us all to the meeting, reading out a list of apologies of those who could not be there, including Lucienne and Geoffrey Cooper who we were hoping would join us for our Christmas lunch next week. However, unfortunately, Geoffrey had a fall on Thursday evening and ended up in the Royal Surrey with a broken hip. He was due to be operated on that day, which was also his 91st birthday. Cards were produced to wish him well, these were taken along to Lucienne by Joan Dyas for onward transmission to Geoff.
The meeting was a good one, Paul gave a report on his last year as Chairman outlining some of the highs and lows of his time in Office. He advised us that there would not now be a contest for his successor, as Ian Fox had stepped down in favour of Mike Kateley. Ian had made this decision as he felt that there could be a conflict of loyalties, and lead to a division in the Club. Paul commended Ian for his selflessness and hoped he would continue in his role as Club Captain which he does so well.
Paul then read the Treasurer's Report on behalf of David Lipman who was on holiday. The minor blip on the dates had been corrected!
Ian gave his report as Club Captain and hoped that we would have a more successful year next year.
After this respite, Paul then reported on the progress that had at last been made on the agreement with the Brewery - also telling us that our host pub - the Foresters Arms had been voted Pub of the Year by Hall & Woodhouse (The Brewery) We feel that our presence there must have given Karl & Linda a great boost!!
The Brewery Document is now in its final stages, almost ready to sign and Paul will continue to oversea this to its conclusion.
Paul then called upon Valerie Esplen to clarify what she meant by asking us to consider a change to the Club Strip. I think some members were rather disappointed at this stage as they had read Club Strip on the Agenda and expected something quite else!! - far too cold I'm afraid. In the event, Valerie said that many members did not think the yellow polo shirts were at all flattering - (some bright spark remarked that the colour seemed to suit Anne Widecombe all the more reason for a change!!).
A short discussion followed and it was agreed that a sub committee would be set up to investigate other possibilities.
We then came to the election of Officers and Committee for the next year. Paul of course,was stepping down as Chairman, this left a vacancy on the Committee and this would be filled by Bob Webster. The remaining members of the Committee would serve for a further year.
At this point Paul officially handed over the Chair to Mike Kateley who had been returned unopposed as Chairman. Mike then thanked everyone for their support and Ian for standing down in his favour, and said he looked forward to serving as Chairman for, hopefully, the next three years.
There being no other business, Mike closed the meeting at 11.05pm
During the proceedings, Ingrid had been accepting Subs, any members who have not yet paid are invited to do so at the first available opportunity.
Commitee for 2010/11
Committee Members:
Chairman - Mike Kateley
Secretary - Carolyn Tuthill
Treasurer - David Lipman
Club Captain - Ian Fox
Others:
Ingrid Richards
Sonia Lee
Bob Webster
We had been quite apprehensive about the weather with all the warnings of snow, and were concerned that we would not have a large enough turnout of members to allow the AGM to go ahead. However we need not have feared as we were lucky enough to drive to Kirdford in hazy sunshine, but bitter cold! 42 brave souls joined us for the AGM at Kirdford Village Hall. As has become the custom, members were greeted with a cup of coffee and biscuits kindly made by Melanie and Jill Myles, I'm sure this was most welcome in the cold weather.
Paul welcomed us all to the meeting, reading out a list of apologies of those who could not be there, including Lucienne and Geoffrey Cooper who we were hoping would join us for our Christmas lunch next week. However, unfortunately, Geoffrey had a fall on Thursday evening and ended up in the Royal Surrey with a broken hip. He was due to be operated on that day, which was also his 91st birthday. Cards were produced to wish him well, these were taken along to Lucienne by Joan Dyas for onward transmission to Geoff.
The meeting was a good one, Paul gave a report on his last year as Chairman outlining some of the highs and lows of his time in Office. He advised us that there would not now be a contest for his successor, as Ian Fox had stepped down in favour of Mike Kateley. Ian had made this decision as he felt that there could be a conflict of loyalties, and lead to a division in the Club. Paul commended Ian for his selflessness and hoped he would continue in his role as Club Captain which he does so well.
Paul then read the Treasurer's Report on behalf of David Lipman who was on holiday. The minor blip on the dates had been corrected!
Ian gave his report as Club Captain and hoped that we would have a more successful year next year.
After this respite, Paul then reported on the progress that had at last been made on the agreement with the Brewery - also telling us that our host pub - the Foresters Arms had been voted Pub of the Year by Hall & Woodhouse (The Brewery) We feel that our presence there must have given Karl & Linda a great boost!!
The Brewery Document is now in its final stages, almost ready to sign and Paul will continue to oversea this to its conclusion.
Paul then called upon Valerie Esplen to clarify what she meant by asking us to consider a change to the Club Strip. I think some members were rather disappointed at this stage as they had read Club Strip on the Agenda and expected something quite else!! - far too cold I'm afraid. In the event, Valerie said that many members did not think the yellow polo shirts were at all flattering - (some bright spark remarked that the colour seemed to suit Anne Widecombe all the more reason for a change!!).
A short discussion followed and it was agreed that a sub committee would be set up to investigate other possibilities.
We then came to the election of Officers and Committee for the next year. Paul of course,was stepping down as Chairman, this left a vacancy on the Committee and this would be filled by Bob Webster. The remaining members of the Committee would serve for a further year.
At this point Paul officially handed over the Chair to Mike Kateley who had been returned unopposed as Chairman. Mike then thanked everyone for their support and Ian for standing down in his favour, and said he looked forward to serving as Chairman for, hopefully, the next three years.
There being no other business, Mike closed the meeting at 11.05pm
During the proceedings, Ingrid had been accepting Subs, any members who have not yet paid are invited to do so at the first available opportunity.
Commitee for 2010/11
Committee Members:
Chairman - Mike Kateley
Secretary - Carolyn Tuthill
Treasurer - David Lipman
Club Captain - Ian Fox
Others:
Ingrid Richards
Sonia Lee
Bob Webster
Monday, 15 November 2010
2010 Competitors Lunch
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
Remembrance Sunday 14th November, was indeed a day to remember for 28 of our members who met in the Band Room in Cranleigh for the annual end of season party. As always an array of delicious dishes was brought along by not just the ladies! We enjoyed an afternoon of good company, good food and a few glasses of something to help it on its way! Paul welcomed us all to the party and advised us to tuck in! Ian had a few words to say afterwards - the fewer the better I think! Unfortunately both David Lipman and Mike Kately were unable to attend - David & Hazel are in the USA visiting relatives and Mike & Christine were up in Liverpool for their daughter's wedding, so we were unable to have reports from them as team Captains! Ingrid, who Captained the Wasps this year, was there but thought the least said the better! Ian encouraged us to look forward and do better next year! To anyone reading this who was not invited; take part in the matches next year and an invitation will come your way - what better incentive to you need! Many thanks to all the cooks who, as usual, did a splendid meal for us all, to Sonia & Ingrid for helping me on the day, and to Ian for putting out the tables, and mostly to all who came along and made it a very happy day.
Remembrance Sunday 14th November, was indeed a day to remember for 28 of our members who met in the Band Room in Cranleigh for the annual end of season party. As always an array of delicious dishes was brought along by not just the ladies! We enjoyed an afternoon of good company, good food and a few glasses of something to help it on its way! Paul welcomed us all to the party and advised us to tuck in! Ian had a few words to say afterwards - the fewer the better I think! Unfortunately both David Lipman and Mike Kately were unable to attend - David & Hazel are in the USA visiting relatives and Mike & Christine were up in Liverpool for their daughter's wedding, so we were unable to have reports from them as team Captains! Ingrid, who Captained the Wasps this year, was there but thought the least said the better! Ian encouraged us to look forward and do better next year! To anyone reading this who was not invited; take part in the matches next year and an invitation will come your way - what better incentive to you need! Many thanks to all the cooks who, as usual, did a splendid meal for us all, to Sonia & Ingrid for helping me on the day, and to Ian for putting out the tables, and mostly to all who came along and made it a very happy day.
Monday, 1 November 2010
Halloween Boules Melee - Sun 31 October 2010
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
Sunday 31st October 2010 dawned wet but, fortunately, not cold!
We were very pleased to welcome members of Cranleigh Petanque Club to Kirdford for a Halloween Melee and in all 36 brave souls turned up to play in the rather murky conditions!
I am pleased to report that all entered into the spirit of things and we had many weird and wonderful costumes on display. We had more than a coven of witches headed by chief witch Sonia who rather excelled herself with stripy tights a hideous nose with a rather nasty wart on it, green face, wig and even purple wings! She had also very kindly made cup cakes with disgusting toppings for coffee time! No wonder the consensus of opinion was that she deserved to be awarded the prize for best dressed player!
Mind you she was up against some strong competition, Di & Mac were very striking as Dracula and his Mol! Mike was one of a couple of skeletons, his problem was trying to get out of his costume to answer a call of nature - I did offer to help him with the aid of our first aid scissors but he declined mumbling something about "the snip"!
Dan Dyas came with a Father Christmas hat on with the label - "Should have gone to Specsavers!" Several folks took pictures which I hope will be forthcoming to add to the Blog.
Although this was primarily a fun day, we did run a proper individual melee the results of which were:
Ann Z (Cranleigh) - 3 wins - +11
Barbara Porter (ABC) - 2 wins 1 draw - +17
Joan Dyas (Cranleigh/ABC) - 2 wins 1 loss - +23
Other end of the spectrum! friendliest players:-
Sue Fox
Roger Z
Peter Ball
It was difficult at times to know just who you were talking to as many players were wearing masks - however I think most of them decided that it was too difficult to play in them so all was soon revealed!
Christine K was very stiking in a purple wig which she complained about putting her off her game after she and yours truly narrowly lost our first game!
In all it was a very happy and successful day and Sonia & I are all set to repeat the event next year if there is enough support.
Carolyn
Sunday 31st October 2010 dawned wet but, fortunately, not cold!
We were very pleased to welcome members of Cranleigh Petanque Club to Kirdford for a Halloween Melee and in all 36 brave souls turned up to play in the rather murky conditions!
I am pleased to report that all entered into the spirit of things and we had many weird and wonderful costumes on display. We had more than a coven of witches headed by chief witch Sonia who rather excelled herself with stripy tights a hideous nose with a rather nasty wart on it, green face, wig and even purple wings! She had also very kindly made cup cakes with disgusting toppings for coffee time! No wonder the consensus of opinion was that she deserved to be awarded the prize for best dressed player!
Mind you she was up against some strong competition, Di & Mac were very striking as Dracula and his Mol! Mike was one of a couple of skeletons, his problem was trying to get out of his costume to answer a call of nature - I did offer to help him with the aid of our first aid scissors but he declined mumbling something about "the snip"!
Dan Dyas came with a Father Christmas hat on with the label - "Should have gone to Specsavers!" Several folks took pictures which I hope will be forthcoming to add to the Blog.
Although this was primarily a fun day, we did run a proper individual melee the results of which were:
Ann Z (Cranleigh) - 3 wins - +11
Barbara Porter (ABC) - 2 wins 1 draw - +17
Joan Dyas (Cranleigh/ABC) - 2 wins 1 loss - +23
Other end of the spectrum! friendliest players:-
Sue Fox
Roger Z
Peter Ball
It was difficult at times to know just who you were talking to as many players were wearing masks - however I think most of them decided that it was too difficult to play in them so all was soon revealed!
Christine K was very stiking in a purple wig which she complained about putting her off her game after she and yours truly narrowly lost our first game!
In all it was a very happy and successful day and Sonia & I are all set to repeat the event next year if there is enough support.
Carolyn
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
AGM Timetable 2010
Preliminary Notice of AGM 10th October Done - Carolyn Tuthill
Nominations to Committee 30th October Members
Members Motions for AGM 6th November Members
Final Notice of AGM 9th November Carolyn Tuthill
AGM takes place 27th November Paul Roberts
Nominations to Committee 30th October Members
Members Motions for AGM 6th November Members
Final Notice of AGM 9th November Carolyn Tuthill
AGM takes place 27th November Paul Roberts
Saturday, 2 October 2010
We’ve been together now for 50 years …
Don't forget you can double-click on the photos to see the whites of their eyes!
A soggy Saturday of Boules much lightened by the celebration of Mike & Christine’s 50th Wedding Anniversary …
Karl & Linda had thoughtfully decked out the terrain with bunting and balloons …
The champagne flowed and cake was shared by 21 members …
Happy Anniversary Mike & Christine … here’s to the next 50 years!
Karl & Linda had thoughtfully decked out the terrain with bunting and balloons …
The champagne flowed and cake was shared by 21 members …
Happy Anniversary Mike & Christine … here’s to the next 50 years!
Thursday, 30 September 2010
North Downs League
The play-off between Oxshott and Cranleigh to determine this year's league winner will take place on Tuesday, 5th October at Kirdford.
For the overall results of all teams playing NDL go to:
http://www.crondallpetanque.org.uk/ndl/results.html
For the overall results of all teams playing NDL go to:
http://www.crondallpetanque.org.uk/ndl/results.html
North Downs Melee - Sat 10th October
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
North Downs Melee - a poster is on the notice board giving details of this which will be held on Sunday 10th October at Cranleigh. If you wish to take part you have to contact Lesley Lewis by October 5th. I have printed out slips with her e-mail which are at the Club, but I am also listing it here! lewisblue@talktalk.net. Her phone number is also on the slip but I do not have it to hand here! She will want to know if you are planning to stay for lunch, the cost of entry is £4 or £12 with a roast lunch. The choices are Roast Beef, Roast Lamb, Salmon or Vegetarian.
North Downs Melee - a poster is on the notice board giving details of this which will be held on Sunday 10th October at Cranleigh. If you wish to take part you have to contact Lesley Lewis by October 5th. I have printed out slips with her e-mail which are at the Club, but I am also listing it here! lewisblue@talktalk.net. Her phone number is also on the slip but I do not have it to hand here! She will want to know if you are planning to stay for lunch, the cost of entry is £4 or £12 with a roast lunch. The choices are Roast Beef, Roast Lamb, Salmon or Vegetarian.
GUTs Charity Day - Sat 25 September
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
Saturday 25th September dawned reasonably bright after two days of constant rain. In fact the sun shone for us and we were treated to an Indian Summer's day! We had 16 pairs entered for the Charity Doubles, each paying £5 for the privilege of playing to raise funds for G.U.T.S. As we can usually only accomodate 7 teams we had to squeeze in an extra piste to cope with the vast numbers! This made things very cosy with many a shout to "get out of the way", very friendly of course! Competition was fierce, but in the end Lee & Tee (aka Sonia & Carolyn) triumphed with an unbeatable score of 3 wins and + 28! Runners up were our own dear Chairman, Paul and his better half, Melanie, known for the day as Two's Company. Prizes were also awarded to the friendliest team, the team with most room for improvement that is! which was The Merry Wives (Hazel and her daughter Jane).
We were pleased to see David Vanstone who came along with Jean who was partnering Bob Webster (team name V.W.) David took charge of the pound coin game which raised a tidy sum for the charity. Christine Kateley had been up all night with Mike counting out acorns into a Demi Jar, we then all tried to guess the number therein. This was won by David & Hazel's Grandson who went off with a small fortune in prize money!
The raffle was well supported and many of the members who were not able to be present had contributed prizes and bought raffle tickets in advance. Karl & :Linda bought some tickets and won a lovely lavender bush which we hope to see in the garden, Sonia is already planning to take cuttings!
Some interesting items appeared on the bring & buy stall and this too brought in a good sum.
David Lipman went off with all the money - that is he went off to count all the money! He later rang to say we had raised the grand total of £212.54, this sum has been made up to £220 by an anonymous benefactor (aka Mavis!). We will now be sending off a cheque for this amount to the Charity.
Just for interest I am listing the teams who competed as some of the names are quite amusing!
David Lipman and his grandson Rowan - Drowan
Bob & Coral - The Dream Team
Jean & Derek Bonham - The D. J.s
Ingrid & Bobby - B & I
Mike & Christine - The Speedbirds
Peter & Mavis - Smokey Joes
Gill & Alex Myles - Les Petards
Jean Green & Glynn - The Young Ones
Carolyn & Sonia - Lee & Tee
Bob Webster & Jean Vanstone - V.W.
Paul & Melanie - Two's Company
Benny & Margaretha - The Grunters
Tony Fox & Val Esplen - The Wild(life) Bunch
Hazel & Jane - The Merry Wives
Ian & Margaret Fox - Les Renards
John Sylvester & Sue Fox - Sue Vesta
So there you have it - Get your thinking caps on for next year's event. We hope to have another successful Charity day then as we have had for the last several years. Any local charity will be considered.
Saturday 25th September dawned reasonably bright after two days of constant rain. In fact the sun shone for us and we were treated to an Indian Summer's day! We had 16 pairs entered for the Charity Doubles, each paying £5 for the privilege of playing to raise funds for G.U.T.S. As we can usually only accomodate 7 teams we had to squeeze in an extra piste to cope with the vast numbers! This made things very cosy with many a shout to "get out of the way", very friendly of course! Competition was fierce, but in the end Lee & Tee (aka Sonia & Carolyn) triumphed with an unbeatable score of 3 wins and + 28! Runners up were our own dear Chairman, Paul and his better half, Melanie, known for the day as Two's Company. Prizes were also awarded to the friendliest team, the team with most room for improvement that is! which was The Merry Wives (Hazel and her daughter Jane).
We were pleased to see David Vanstone who came along with Jean who was partnering Bob Webster (team name V.W.) David took charge of the pound coin game which raised a tidy sum for the charity. Christine Kateley had been up all night with Mike counting out acorns into a Demi Jar, we then all tried to guess the number therein. This was won by David & Hazel's Grandson who went off with a small fortune in prize money!
The raffle was well supported and many of the members who were not able to be present had contributed prizes and bought raffle tickets in advance. Karl & :Linda bought some tickets and won a lovely lavender bush which we hope to see in the garden, Sonia is already planning to take cuttings!
Some interesting items appeared on the bring & buy stall and this too brought in a good sum.
David Lipman went off with all the money - that is he went off to count all the money! He later rang to say we had raised the grand total of £212.54, this sum has been made up to £220 by an anonymous benefactor (aka Mavis!). We will now be sending off a cheque for this amount to the Charity.
Just for interest I am listing the teams who competed as some of the names are quite amusing!
David Lipman and his grandson Rowan - Drowan
Bob & Coral - The Dream Team
Jean & Derek Bonham - The D. J.s
Ingrid & Bobby - B & I
Mike & Christine - The Speedbirds
Peter & Mavis - Smokey Joes
Gill & Alex Myles - Les Petards
Jean Green & Glynn - The Young Ones
Carolyn & Sonia - Lee & Tee
Bob Webster & Jean Vanstone - V.W.
Paul & Melanie - Two's Company
Benny & Margaretha - The Grunters
Tony Fox & Val Esplen - The Wild(life) Bunch
Hazel & Jane - The Merry Wives
Ian & Margaret Fox - Les Renards
John Sylvester & Sue Fox - Sue Vesta
So there you have it - Get your thinking caps on for next year's event. We hope to have another successful Charity day then as we have had for the last several years. Any local charity will be considered.
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
NDPL - ABC Wasps v Cranleigh PC
Ingrid Richards reports:
On Thursday, 2nd of September the ABC Wasps played their last game in the NDPL against Cranleigh PC.
The team was as follows:
Marie Helene Lopez and George Spiers
Margaretha and Benny Goodman and Tony Fox (we had one extra member as Margaretha was not sure if her back would hold out for three games)
Ingrid Richards and Tony Riches
Marie Helene and George and Ingrid and Tony managed to win their first game. Marie Helene and George won 13-10 and Ingrid and Tony won 13-6. Margaretha played with Tony Fox, but unfortunately, they lost 9-13.
After that, the fortunes changed and we all lost our remaining games. Marie Helene and George lost 7-13, Benny (who took over from Margaretha) and Tony Fox lost 6-13 and Ingrid and Tony Riches lost 10-13. The last game was slightly better, but unfortunately not good enough. Marie Helene and George Spiers lost 10-13, Benny and Tony Fox lost again 6-13 and Ingrid and Tony Riches lost 11-13.
I must say, the result does not reflect the actual playing - all matches were fought very hard.
Thank you to all the team for giving it their all!
On Thursday, 2nd of September the ABC Wasps played their last game in the NDPL against Cranleigh PC.
The team was as follows:
Marie Helene Lopez and George Spiers
Margaretha and Benny Goodman and Tony Fox (we had one extra member as Margaretha was not sure if her back would hold out for three games)
Ingrid Richards and Tony Riches
Marie Helene and George and Ingrid and Tony managed to win their first game. Marie Helene and George won 13-10 and Ingrid and Tony won 13-6. Margaretha played with Tony Fox, but unfortunately, they lost 9-13.
After that, the fortunes changed and we all lost our remaining games. Marie Helene and George lost 7-13, Benny (who took over from Margaretha) and Tony Fox lost 6-13 and Ingrid and Tony Riches lost 10-13. The last game was slightly better, but unfortunately not good enough. Marie Helene and George Spiers lost 10-13, Benny and Tony Fox lost again 6-13 and Ingrid and Tony Riches lost 11-13.
I must say, the result does not reflect the actual playing - all matches were fought very hard.
Thank you to all the team for giving it their all!
Monday, 23 August 2010
Sociaboules - Cuckmere 22nd August 2010
Ian Fox reports:
On Sunday morning after some discussion the previous night and earlier that morning Mike & Christine Kateley, Ian & Margaret Fox set off to play at Cuckmere in poor weather with the prospect of it worsening. Mike being determined to defend his 2009 Melee win.
The morning play started around 1030 with 32 players mostly from Cuckmere and took place in occasional drizzle and general greyness, everything thing being rather wet. The terrain slow and soggy, the attitude light hearted. Lunch was taken around 1230 when the heavens opened. We decamped to the pub for lunch with the prospect of a limited meeting from 5 matches to 3. On restarting the rain stopped and we played all 5 matches.
Honours and prizes go to Christine with 3 wins and a plus 24 score. Mike managed 2 wins and Ian 3 wins. For the last game Christine & Ian played the club secretary Andrew Andrews & his wife. An excellent contest being fought point for point. With the club members putting gear away around us Ian capitalised on Christines pointing to win the game with a magic 4 point last end.
Our thanks go to Cuckmere club members for an enjoyable day in difficult conditions.
On Sunday morning after some discussion the previous night and earlier that morning Mike & Christine Kateley, Ian & Margaret Fox set off to play at Cuckmere in poor weather with the prospect of it worsening. Mike being determined to defend his 2009 Melee win.
The morning play started around 1030 with 32 players mostly from Cuckmere and took place in occasional drizzle and general greyness, everything thing being rather wet. The terrain slow and soggy, the attitude light hearted. Lunch was taken around 1230 when the heavens opened. We decamped to the pub for lunch with the prospect of a limited meeting from 5 matches to 3. On restarting the rain stopped and we played all 5 matches.
Honours and prizes go to Christine with 3 wins and a plus 24 score. Mike managed 2 wins and Ian 3 wins. For the last game Christine & Ian played the club secretary Andrew Andrews & his wife. An excellent contest being fought point for point. With the club members putting gear away around us Ian capitalised on Christines pointing to win the game with a magic 4 point last end.
Our thanks go to Cuckmere club members for an enjoyable day in difficult conditions.
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Monday, 16 August 2010
ABC Bees v. Oxshot - Friday 13th
Peter Molsher reports:
Our visitors won 6-3.
Congratulations are due to Barbara and Bobby who won two
very closely contested matches by sheer determination;
one of which with the last boule of the last end of the last match.
Well done both 'Bs' !
The rest of the ABC team included Mac & Di and Muriel, Peter and Chris.
Our visitors won 6-3.
Congratulations are due to Barbara and Bobby who won two
very closely contested matches by sheer determination;
one of which with the last boule of the last end of the last match.
Well done both 'Bs' !
The rest of the ABC team included Mac & Di and Muriel, Peter and Chris.
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
NDPL - ABC Wasps v Crondall - 10th August
Ian Fox reports:
A Close Run Match
On a rather damp and gloomy evening ABC Wasps played Crondall at home. Both sides were evenly matched for the most part but as luck and skill would have it ABC Wasps prevailed with a 5 games to 4 games win.
Wasps men of the match and honours must go to Tony Fox, Bob Callard, Margaretha & Benny Goodman with 2 wins to each pair. Sonia Lee and Ian Fox came good with a convincing 13-1 win in their last game to secure the match.
Congratulations to all who played. Well done Wasps.
Sunday, 8 August 2010
Osborne Trophy - Saturday, 7th August
Peter Molsher reports:
On Saturday, 7th August, 29 members played in a competition melée at Kirdford, organised by Mike Kateley, for the Osborne trophy.
I was fortunate in playing in partnerships with Robert, Chris and John which, on the day, proved unbeatable.
The centrepiece medallion was given to the club by Rodney Osborne ( 1996) and subsequently put into a mount designed and produced by ‘ko designs’ – Rodney’s daughter Katy.
It brings back particular memories for me as I played as Rodney’s partner when he was captain of the Amitiés Bees team in the NDPL.
Congratulations are due to Barbara who also had 3 wins and thanks to Charmoine for making the presentations.
On Saturday, 7th August, 29 members played in a competition melée at Kirdford, organised by Mike Kateley, for the Osborne trophy.
I was fortunate in playing in partnerships with Robert, Chris and John which, on the day, proved unbeatable.
The centrepiece medallion was given to the club by Rodney Osborne ( 1996) and subsequently put into a mount designed and produced by ‘ko designs’ – Rodney’s daughter Katy.
It brings back particular memories for me as I played as Rodney’s partner when he was captain of the Amitiés Bees team in the NDPL.
Congratulations are due to Barbara who also had 3 wins and thanks to Charmoine for making the presentations.
Saturday, 7 August 2010
ABC Wasps - Southern Counties Division 3
Mike Kateley reports:
The Wasps recorded their second victory in a row having won against the Limesdown Marvels two weeks ago by 3 games to 2.
On Thursday 5th August, they won by 3 games to 2 against Adur Leisure. The team was Mike and Christine Kateley, David and Hazel Lipman, Ian Fox and Sonia Lee.
David Hazel & Ian won their triple by 13 points to 9, Mike Christine and Sonia lost theirs by 13 points to 3. In the doubles Mike & Christine won 13 points to 8, Hazel and David won by13 points to 6 in the third game, a very tight and nail biting event, Ian and Sonia lost by 13 points to 11.
We all enjoyed a very pleasant evening in a very friendly atmosphere.
The Wasps recorded their second victory in a row having won against the Limesdown Marvels two weeks ago by 3 games to 2.
On Thursday 5th August, they won by 3 games to 2 against Adur Leisure. The team was Mike and Christine Kateley, David and Hazel Lipman, Ian Fox and Sonia Lee.
David Hazel & Ian won their triple by 13 points to 9, Mike Christine and Sonia lost theirs by 13 points to 3. In the doubles Mike & Christine won 13 points to 8, Hazel and David won by13 points to 6 in the third game, a very tight and nail biting event, Ian and Sonia lost by 13 points to 11.
We all enjoyed a very pleasant evening in a very friendly atmosphere.
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
ABC Wasps v Oxshott Bedouins
Ingrid Richards reports:
On Sunday, 18th July seven members of the ABC Wasps met at Oxshott Boules terrain to play the return match against the Bedouins.
It was a lovely day and we were greeted cordially by the Bedouins.
Sonia and Carolyn, Tony Riches and Jean Vanstone and Margaretha and Benny played the first two games. Margaretha & Benny won their first game very well but lost the two other games. Carolyn & Sonia lost the first two games but won the last one. After two losses, Jean and Tony Riches asked me (Ingrid) to team up with Tony to play the last game, which we won very well (Secret weapon!!)
So, the end result was a loss of 3-6 to the Bedouins. They were of course very pleased, as we beat them when they came to play us at Kirdford.
We then adjourned to the club house for a very tasty tea and a chat with everybody.
Thank you to all the players and the drivers.
Ingrid
Captain ABC Wasps
On Sunday, 18th July seven members of the ABC Wasps met at Oxshott Boules terrain to play the return match against the Bedouins.
It was a lovely day and we were greeted cordially by the Bedouins.
Sonia and Carolyn, Tony Riches and Jean Vanstone and Margaretha and Benny played the first two games. Margaretha & Benny won their first game very well but lost the two other games. Carolyn & Sonia lost the first two games but won the last one. After two losses, Jean and Tony Riches asked me (Ingrid) to team up with Tony to play the last game, which we won very well (Secret weapon!!)
So, the end result was a loss of 3-6 to the Bedouins. They were of course very pleased, as we beat them when they came to play us at Kirdford.
We then adjourned to the club house for a very tasty tea and a chat with everybody.
Thank you to all the players and the drivers.
Ingrid
Captain ABC Wasps
North Downs League Results Table - 25 July 2010
The latest published position of the full NDL results todate can be viewed on the following website:
http://www.northdownsleague.org.uk/
under Current Results.
Group A
ABC Bees are running in second place to Bordon with 5 games played.
Group B
ABC Wasps are flirting with Cranleigh for bottom of the league with 4 matches played.
ABC Wasps Captain, Ingrid, says "We have two more matches to play - one on 10th August against Crondall at home and one more against Cranleigh also at Kirdford. If we win those two, we should be in a better position than we are at present!"
http://www.northdownsleague.org.uk/
under Current Results.
Group A
ABC Bees are running in second place to Bordon with 5 games played.
Group B
ABC Wasps are flirting with Cranleigh for bottom of the league with 4 matches played.
ABC Wasps Captain, Ingrid, says "We have two more matches to play - one on 10th August against Crondall at home and one more against Cranleigh also at Kirdford. If we win those two, we should be in a better position than we are at present!"
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