David Lipman reports:
In our game against Crondal we had the closest game I have ever played in.
Ist Round our team won 2 games
2nd round our team lost 2 games
3rd round we won and lost 1 game
Result 4 games each we then had to watch a breathtaking final game with Sonia and Ian at 11 and the opposition with 12 points - when time was called.
Last end tense pointing and poor shooting led to a score of 12 all
So another end had to be played-------------- a great shout went up from our team ---- when Sonia and Ian got the final point.
Result Our First win in our First game Well done team on "foreign soil".
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Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Monday, 9 May 2011
SOCIABOULES – ABC Host the Meeting
Ian Fox reports:
Sunday 8th May saw Amities Boules Club Hosting their Sociaboules meeting. Forty Club members attended from Adur, Handcross, Cuckmere, Worthing and Amities. Just two less than our terrain capacity!
The playing format consisted of five individual Melees spread over the day with suitable stops for coffee, drinks and Sunday lunch.
Winners, in reverse order were Jane Cuckmere, Barbara Cuckmere, Jean Amities, Marie Helene Amities, Sheila Cuckmere and Alec Amities.
Mike Kateley, Chairman and Ian Fox Club Captain presented the prizes and congratulated the winners. There were some fine examples of competitive play throughout the day with just a single point deciding the outcome and individual players efforts rising to the occasion at crucial moments.
A small well supported raffle was held contributing to our expenses. My thanks to all who assisted with the organisation and well done to all who took part.
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Pennock Cup and Plate
Ian Fox reports:
A fine day with thirty two players (sixteen doubles) attending.
Both finals were played after lunch on Saturday, 30th April
Pennock Cup
The finalists were Ingrid Richards & David Lipman versus Muriel Molsher & Sonia Lee.
Pennock Plate
The finalists were Bob Webster & Peter Rauch versus John Sylvester & Margaretha Goodman
After two closely fought games the winners of the Cup were Muriel & Sonia taking their game by 13 points to 9.
The Plate winners were Bob & Peter by 13 points to 11.
Of particular note was the steady play by Muriel & Sonia, consistently good pointing by Ingrid and John throughout the day. It was pleasing to see Margaretha back on form after her illness, Peter whose game has markedly improved and finally but by no means least Bob’s play especially as he does not play in all our competitions.
I hope these are good omens for our match play this season.
Mike Kateley our chairman congratulated the finalists and winners awarded the trophies and suitable liquid prizes with which to celebrate.
Although not part of the Pennock Cup & Plate competition Christine Kateley produced a most excellent cake properly decorated in recognition of the Royal Wedding duly consumated by all with expressions of good fortune to the newly Weds.
Thanks and well done everyone who played.
A fine day with thirty two players (sixteen doubles) attending.
Both finals were played after lunch on Saturday, 30th April
Pennock Cup
The finalists were Ingrid Richards & David Lipman versus Muriel Molsher & Sonia Lee.
Pennock Plate
The finalists were Bob Webster & Peter Rauch versus John Sylvester & Margaretha Goodman
After two closely fought games the winners of the Cup were Muriel & Sonia taking their game by 13 points to 9.
The Plate winners were Bob & Peter by 13 points to 11.
Of particular note was the steady play by Muriel & Sonia, consistently good pointing by Ingrid and John throughout the day. It was pleasing to see Margaretha back on form after her illness, Peter whose game has markedly improved and finally but by no means least Bob’s play especially as he does not play in all our competitions.
I hope these are good omens for our match play this season.
Mike Kateley our chairman congratulated the finalists and winners awarded the trophies and suitable liquid prizes with which to celebrate.
Although not part of the Pennock Cup & Plate competition Christine Kateley produced a most excellent cake properly decorated in recognition of the Royal Wedding duly consumated by all with expressions of good fortune to the newly Weds.
Thanks and well done everyone who played.
Sunday, 17 April 2011
ABC Wasps at home to Bordon
Alex Myles reports:
Muriel, Peter and Chris Molsher; Jean Green and Glynn Warren; Jill and I, played the second match of the NDL Season, as ABC Wasps, at home to Bordon on Tuesday evening 12 April.
It was a closely contested match and, although we lost 6 to 3 in games, the total points difference was only 3, 93 to us and 96 to them. Also a few of the games, with a bit of luck, could easily have gone to us rather than them. Each of our 3 pairs won a game and Jean and Glynn came very close to winning their other two as well. I think that they were particularly keen to do well against their former club.
Muriel, Peter and Chris Molsher; Jean Green and Glynn Warren; Jill and I, played the second match of the NDL Season, as ABC Wasps, at home to Bordon on Tuesday evening 12 April.
It was a closely contested match and, although we lost 6 to 3 in games, the total points difference was only 3, 93 to us and 96 to them. Also a few of the games, with a bit of luck, could easily have gone to us rather than them. Each of our 3 pairs won a game and Jean and Glynn came very close to winning their other two as well. I think that they were particularly keen to do well against their former club.
Friday, 15 April 2011
Southern Counties Result
Mike Kateley reports:
"Your Southern Counties team - Hazel and David, Ian and Sonia, Christine and Mike won the second of our fourteen matches in the 2011 season by four games to one against The Ship Wreks at home on Thursday 14th April. Having beaten the Admiral in our first game three games to two we have now scored 9 wins to 3 which puts us in a very strong position, lets hope our form continues".
"Your Southern Counties team - Hazel and David, Ian and Sonia, Christine and Mike won the second of our fourteen matches in the 2011 season by four games to one against The Ship Wreks at home on Thursday 14th April. Having beaten the Admiral in our first game three games to two we have now scored 9 wins to 3 which puts us in a very strong position, lets hope our form continues".
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
NDPL Claygate Bedouins v ABC Bees
Tony Riches reports:
On a glorious Sunday afternoon (10 April) the Bees travelled to Oxshott to play their second game of the season and I am afraid we suffered another 6-3 loss. It really was a case of deja vu as again we were whitewashed in the first round but we gradually became accustomed to the terrain winning 1 game in the second round and 2 in the third round. What a pity there was not a fourth round! I shall now go on holiday to lick my wounds and on my return plan the defeat of the Hornets who we play next. The team at Oxshott comprised Ingrid and me, George and Val, and Benny and Margaretha.
On a glorious Sunday afternoon (10 April) the Bees travelled to Oxshott to play their second game of the season and I am afraid we suffered another 6-3 loss. It really was a case of deja vu as again we were whitewashed in the first round but we gradually became accustomed to the terrain winning 1 game in the second round and 2 in the third round. What a pity there was not a fourth round! I shall now go on holiday to lick my wounds and on my return plan the defeat of the Hornets who we play next. The team at Oxshott comprised Ingrid and me, George and Val, and Benny and Margaretha.
Saturday, 9 April 2011
Grand National Sweepstake - Sat 9 April 2011
1st Ballabriggs Jean Vanstone £25
2nd Oscar Time Bob Webster £10
3rd Don't Rush It Ian Fox £5
2nd Oscar Time Bob Webster £10
3rd Don't Rush It Ian Fox £5
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Southern Counties Result
Mike Kateley reports:
I am happy to report the the ABC Wasps recorded a victory against Admiral, away at the Limes, on Tuesday 5th April 3 games to 2. A very good result for our first match of the 2011 season. The team was Mike, Christine, Ian, Marie Helen, David and Hazel . We won both the triples very decisively and David and Hazel won their doubles match. Well done team
I am happy to report the the ABC Wasps recorded a victory against Admiral, away at the Limes, on Tuesday 5th April 3 games to 2. A very good result for our first match of the 2011 season. The team was Mike, Christine, Ian, Marie Helen, David and Hazel . We won both the triples very decisively and David and Hazel won their doubles match. Well done team
Monday, 4 April 2011
NDPL ABC Bees v Crondall Lions
Tony Riches reports:
The Bees had their first game of the season on Saturday afternoon 2 April at Kirdford. It was a pleasant day for playing boules and we played on an immaculately prepared piste thanks to the services of chairman Mike which was much appreciated.
Sadly it was not a good start, losing the match 6-3. The first round proved disastrous for us, losing all three games, although one of the games was time expired with the score at 12-11, and one more end, who knows! The second round was an improvement, with two wins for the Bees, but unfortunately we could only manage one more win in the final round. Congratulations to Peter and Mavis for winning two of their games, and a "mention in dispatches" for Benny, who playing in only two games, won one and nearly won the above mentioned time expired game!
Our team of seven comprised Tony R Tony F George Peter and Mavis and Benny and Margaretha.
The Bees had their first game of the season on Saturday afternoon 2 April at Kirdford. It was a pleasant day for playing boules and we played on an immaculately prepared piste thanks to the services of chairman Mike which was much appreciated.
Sadly it was not a good start, losing the match 6-3. The first round proved disastrous for us, losing all three games, although one of the games was time expired with the score at 12-11, and one more end, who knows! The second round was an improvement, with two wins for the Bees, but unfortunately we could only manage one more win in the final round. Congratulations to Peter and Mavis for winning two of their games, and a "mention in dispatches" for Benny, who playing in only two games, won one and nearly won the above mentioned time expired game!
Our team of seven comprised Tony R Tony F George Peter and Mavis and Benny and Margaretha.
Friday, 1 April 2011
ABC Wasps, away to Oxshott Hotshots on Thu, 31 March
Alex Myles reports:
The Bonhams, Bobby Newberry, Jean Vanstone, Jill and I, played the first game of the NDL Season, as ABC Wasps, away to Oxshott Hotshots on Thursday evening 31 March.
We started the season on a suitably low note being thrashed eight games to one. It was an uphill struggle.
We turned up expecting to play Boules, but we found that we were required to play Roules ( pardon the pidgin French ). We had just started to master the technique by the last games, to the extent that Derek and Jean Bonham managed a 12-6 timed-out win and therefore share our " Man of the Match Award".
It was all very friendly and hospitable, but we will do our damnest to have our revenge when the Hotshots return to Kirdford to play our sort of game.
The Bonhams, Bobby Newberry, Jean Vanstone, Jill and I, played the first game of the NDL Season, as ABC Wasps, away to Oxshott Hotshots on Thursday evening 31 March.
We started the season on a suitably low note being thrashed eight games to one. It was an uphill struggle.
We turned up expecting to play Boules, but we found that we were required to play Roules ( pardon the pidgin French ). We had just started to master the technique by the last games, to the extent that Derek and Jean Bonham managed a 12-6 timed-out win and therefore share our " Man of the Match Award".
It was all very friendly and hospitable, but we will do our damnest to have our revenge when the Hotshots return to Kirdford to play our sort of game.
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
ABC VISIT TO TAC PETANQUE LE TOUQUET
Ian Fox reports:
Last weekend, 26th March Saturday – 28th March Monday ABC made an exploratory visit to TAC Petanque Le Touquet. This was the culmination of discussions between Bernard Fourdraine President of TAC Petanque Le Touquet, Ian, Peter and MarieHelene. We were accompanied by Carolyn, Margaret and Mavis. The primary objective was to see if ABC could establish a friendly boule playing relationship with a French club. I am delighted to report that Bernard Fourdraine, his colleague committee and club members made us most welcome. A secondary objective was to understand the practicalities of travelling to Le Touquet for boule weekends.
We played boule on Saturday in the same manner as our own club meetings. On Saturday evening Bernard and two of his committee entertained us to Dinner at the “Fireman” a bar restaurant adjacent to the club terrain. We presented TAC Petanque Le Touquet with mementoes of our club. On Sunday Bernard took us on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Le Touquet at the end of which we refreshed ourselves with Sunday lunch with Bernard as our guest.
Monday was a day of leisure and travel making our way home after our labours. We understand that Bernard is to invite us as a club to play boule in Le Touquet this autumn.
Last weekend, 26th March Saturday – 28th March Monday ABC made an exploratory visit to TAC Petanque Le Touquet. This was the culmination of discussions between Bernard Fourdraine President of TAC Petanque Le Touquet, Ian, Peter and MarieHelene. We were accompanied by Carolyn, Margaret and Mavis. The primary objective was to see if ABC could establish a friendly boule playing relationship with a French club. I am delighted to report that Bernard Fourdraine, his colleague committee and club members made us most welcome. A secondary objective was to understand the practicalities of travelling to Le Touquet for boule weekends.
We played boule on Saturday in the same manner as our own club meetings. On Saturday evening Bernard and two of his committee entertained us to Dinner at the “Fireman” a bar restaurant adjacent to the club terrain. We presented TAC Petanque Le Touquet with mementoes of our club. On Sunday Bernard took us on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Le Touquet at the end of which we refreshed ourselves with Sunday lunch with Bernard as our guest.
Monday was a day of leisure and travel making our way home after our labours. We understand that Bernard is to invite us as a club to play boule in Le Touquet this autumn.
Monday, 21 March 2011
Cranleigh - Vallendar Twinning Association - Vallendar Visit 2011
Ian Fox reports:
I have recently learnt that the German end of the Cranleigh – Vallendar Twinning Association are to visit Cranleigh in June this year. Members will recall that on their last visit we entertained them at Kirdford. Following a conversation with the Cranleigh/Vallendar secretary it is likely that a similar event may be repeated on Sunday 5th June. Apparently they greatly enjoyed our petanque, the clubs hospitality and friendliness. The pub also played a strong hand.
I have recently learnt that the German end of the Cranleigh – Vallendar Twinning Association are to visit Cranleigh in June this year. Members will recall that on their last visit we entertained them at Kirdford. Following a conversation with the Cranleigh/Vallendar secretary it is likely that a similar event may be repeated on Sunday 5th June. Apparently they greatly enjoyed our petanque, the clubs hospitality and friendliness. The pub also played a strong hand.
Semur –en-Auxois Twinning Meeting
Ian Fox reports:
I attended this social meeting on Friday 18th March 2011 as the representative ABC club member. This event was held at the home of Julia Brown president of the twinning association. It is planned that members of the twinning association will visit Semur in June this year. I will publish further details as they appear. On behalf of the French end of the Twinning association ABC were given a pennant showing the arms of Semur. It hangs in the clubhouse. I report that the wine was fine as was the cheese.
I attended this social meeting on Friday 18th March 2011 as the representative ABC club member. This event was held at the home of Julia Brown president of the twinning association. It is planned that members of the twinning association will visit Semur in June this year. I will publish further details as they appear. On behalf of the French end of the Twinning association ABC were given a pennant showing the arms of Semur. It hangs in the clubhouse. I report that the wine was fine as was the cheese.
Committee Trophy 2011 - Sat 19 March 2011
Ian Fox reports:
The first of our internal competitions took place on Saturday 19th March 2011 on a glorious spring morning with an excellent attendance by members.
Playing 3 games each in a melee format the eventual winners of the day were:
MarieHelene Lopez 3 Wins +21
Peter Rauch 3 Wins +18
Mavis Rauch 3 Wins +15
Marie Helene retains the trophy for the coming year. The winner and runners up each received a bottle of wine with which to celebrate.
Very well done to all who played
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Kath Stebbing honoured
Mike Kateley reports:
Your Committee is pleased to announce that they have accorded Kath Stebbing an Honorary Life Membership of the Amities Boules Club in recognition of the long and loyal service she has given us over the years. I am sure all members will join us in offering our congratulations and good wishes to Kath on this occasion.
We are also happy to note Kath's recent appointment to the Chair of the Cranleigh Petanque Club.
Your Committee is pleased to announce that they have accorded Kath Stebbing an Honorary Life Membership of the Amities Boules Club in recognition of the long and loyal service she has given us over the years. I am sure all members will join us in offering our congratulations and good wishes to Kath on this occasion.
We are also happy to note Kath's recent appointment to the Chair of the Cranleigh Petanque Club.
Friday, 14 January 2011
New Year 2011
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
Well it is now almost 15th January 2011 - New year could be officially over (although Dan Dyas always says this on June 1st!). Two weeks ago on New Year's Day we had a good turnout at Kirdford and played in very mild conditions considering how cold and snowy it had been only the previous week. The members who attended were in good spirits (some more so than others) and much kissing and hugging was going on under the guise of wishing each other a Happy New Year! Unfortunately wires had got crossed and Linda & Karl did not realise that 1st January was a Saturday and that we would be playing, which resulted in us having no lunch! Never mind we could all do with losing a bit of weight after the excesses of Christmas. One player excelled themselves by being fannied twice - it was thought that it would be appropriate to award her with the Fanny Trouphy - Quel Dommge - it has disappeared! so, who has it? Please return it forthwith. I know you will be dying to know who is to be the new recipient of the trophy - it is Ingrid aka Santa's little helper, the elf!
Ian is in the process of arranging the playing teams for the coming year - let's hope that we do a bit better than last year!
Here's to a happy and successful New Year!
Well it is now almost 15th January 2011 - New year could be officially over (although Dan Dyas always says this on June 1st!). Two weeks ago on New Year's Day we had a good turnout at Kirdford and played in very mild conditions considering how cold and snowy it had been only the previous week. The members who attended were in good spirits (some more so than others) and much kissing and hugging was going on under the guise of wishing each other a Happy New Year! Unfortunately wires had got crossed and Linda & Karl did not realise that 1st January was a Saturday and that we would be playing, which resulted in us having no lunch! Never mind we could all do with losing a bit of weight after the excesses of Christmas. One player excelled themselves by being fannied twice - it was thought that it would be appropriate to award her with the Fanny Trouphy - Quel Dommge - it has disappeared! so, who has it? Please return it forthwith. I know you will be dying to know who is to be the new recipient of the trophy - it is Ingrid aka Santa's little helper, the elf!
Ian is in the process of arranging the playing teams for the coming year - let's hope that we do a bit better than last year!
Here's to a happy and successful New Year!
Monday, 10 January 2011
The Euro Cup
Mike Kateley reports:
"Unfortunately the team of Mike, Christine, Ian, Sonia, Carolyn and Ingrid, were soundly beaten by Sandown and Shanklin in the second round of the Euro cup on Sunday 9th January, played at Kirdford. We infact only won 1 game of the 7, this was a tripple of Ian, Carolyn and Ingrid. Many of the other matches were close encounters and if luck had favoured us we could have had a better result. The IOW team were very pleasant people and an enjoyable day was had by all, they were very impressed with our set up and have promised to return."
"Unfortunately the team of Mike, Christine, Ian, Sonia, Carolyn and Ingrid, were soundly beaten by Sandown and Shanklin in the second round of the Euro cup on Sunday 9th January, played at Kirdford. We infact only won 1 game of the 7, this was a tripple of Ian, Carolyn and Ingrid. Many of the other matches were close encounters and if luck had favoured us we could have had a better result. The IOW team were very pleasant people and an enjoyable day was had by all, they were very impressed with our set up and have promised to return."
Sunday, 12 December 2010
Christmas Lunch Saturday, 11 th December 2010
When Foxy came dressed as a fairy
With his legs so lumpy and hairy
His obvious delight at wearing his tights
Made the whole thing a little bit scary!
Christines' Christmas Cake
Carolyn Tuthill reports:
Now that we are enveloped in snow, snow and more snow on the way - we must reflect on how lucky we were to have such a mild window to enjoy our Christmas lunch at the Foresters on December 11th. It was very fortunate that we had such a good turnout and that most people who had booked for the previous week were able to attend. A few folks could not make it but then there were others who could now come, so it balanced out in the end and Karl & Linda did us proud serving a lovely meal to 44 of us.
The day started with much hilarity when our esteemed Captain decided to show us his feminine side by donning a tutu! whether this really went with his thick yellow tights and walking boots is another matter - he was also wearing makeup which had been applied by the elf (aka Ingrid)!
Ian arranged play in two teams, mostly triples as with such a high turnout we were using the terrain to its capacity. The first game always ends in much laughter if not a fair bit of danger as we had to play with our opposite hand. Some members claim to be ambidextrous so they had an advantage! This round went to the Santas as did the next two making them the overall winners of some chocolate santas, the runners up, the Reindeers, were not forgotten!
After the first game we went into the pub for coffee and a slice of Christine Kateley's excellent Christmas cake, beautifully decorated as always, play then resumed and we had a regular game followed by one in which we had to throw the boule standing on one leg. Some of us who do Yoga fould this a lot easier than others! Although Ian had said that we could have a supporter! Again much hilarity.
We finally went into lunch at 1.30 and started on the crackers and poppers before enjoying our meal - it was then time for a visit from Santa and, as usual, a weird and wonderful array of presents was distributed amongst us. I'm sure some members go to a great deal of trouble to find just the right thing and it all adds to the ambience of the day.
As I write this, I am wondering just when we will all be able to play again! The weather has been something else and I am wondering just how my Christmas guests are going to fare in getting here - no doubt many of you will be in the same boat.
I will take this opportunity on behalf of all the members and the committee of Amities Boule Club to wish all who read this a very happy Christmas and a Guid new year!
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!
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