Anniversay Cup 2011 - 25 June

THE WINNERS
THE RUNNERS UP

Mike Kateley reports:

ANNIVERSARY CUP 2011- The event took place at Kirdford on Saturday 25th June. Fourteen teams of two competed in this three game competition, each team having its unique team name. The winning team (D'Aziels) David & Hazel with three wins and plus 21points closely followed by (The Flying Fox's) Ian & Margaret Fox and (What a Pair) Paul & Melaine Roberts both with three wins and plus 20 points. a very close battle.

It was a very appropriate date to play this competition as the club was founded in the month of June in 1993.

Southern Counties Results

Mike Kateley reports:

Your Southern Counties team, the Wasps, recorded another outstanding victory this afternoon (4th June) winning against the Southampton Pilgrims by 5 games to ZERO (2 x triples and 3 x doubles).

Ian and Sonia won their doubles game with a FANNY!

The team was Mike & Christine, Sonia, Marie Helene, Chris Molsher and Ian. The team very much appreciated the supporters who stayed on and enjoy our games.

NDPL ABC Wasps v Crondall Panthers Thu 2 June

Alex Myles reports:

A disappointing result in the match played at Kirdford in beautiful weather on Thursday afternoon. The Panthers got their revenge for their previous 5-4 home defeat by us, by winning 6 games to 3.

I had been outmanoeuvred, before we even started to play, by Crondall’s Captain, Beryl. On this occasion, two of their previously weaker team members were substituted by much stronger players. I however fielded what was a totally different team, with the exception of one player. I hadn’t aimed at maximising strength, but had picked a team based primarily upon a desire to give all members of our squad (who are all both enthusiastic and competitive in spirit) an equal number of games - allowing for declared availability.

The net result was that we were not strong enough to prevent Crondall getting their revenge.

Jean Green and Glynn Warren won one game for us, but Jill Myles and Margaret Fox sadly lost all three games. Jean Vanstone and I had managed to win two quick games straight off but then lost our third.

C’est la vie!

NDPL ABC Bees v ABC Hornets Sat 28 May

Peter Rauch reports:

On Saturday 28 May at 2 p.m. ABC Bees were hosts to ABC Hornets for a North Downs League match at Kirdford. The Bees started well winning all 3 first round matches and at the end of the second round maintained a lead of 4 -2.

Stung by the Bees, the Hornets finally raised their game in the last round and pulled level at 4 all. The final result of the match went to the Hornets (5 - 4) in the last game where Sonia, with the score standing at 11 - 10 to the Bees, pulled three points with consummate skill from nowhere in the last shot of the match.

The teams: Bees - Tony R & Ingrid, Peter & Mavis, and Tony F & Barbara. Hornets - Mike & Christine, Ian & Carolyn, and Bob C & Sonia.

NDPL Crondal v ABC Hornets 27 May

Mike Kateley reports:

The Hornets, led by David Lipman, recorded an outstanding win against Crondal, North Downs League, this evening, by 8 games to 1. The team was David and Hazel, Ian and Sonia, Christine and Mike. This should take us to the top of the league.

Southern Counties Result

Mike Kateley reports:

Your Southern Counties team (The Wasps) recorded another victory last evening (24th May) we won against the Ship Shapes away by 4 games to 1, the one game we lost went to 13/11. We have now won 3 of the the five games so far played and this win will move us to 2nd or 3rd position in the league. The Team was Mike, Christine Ian, Sonia David and Hazel

NDPL ABC Wasps v Crondal Tigers, Tue 17 May

Alex Myles reports:

The Wasps played Crondall Tigers at Kirdford on Tuesday 17 May. Although the score line was 2-7, the match was closely contested.

The two Jeans, Green and Vanstone, beat Crondall's third pair 13-5, and Jill and I beat the same pair 13-8. We both lost timed out games to their second pair, the two Jeans at 9-11 and Jill and I at 7-10. We both lost the games with their first pair.

The three Musketeers, Chris, John and Glynn, had a dramatic evening. In the first game, Chris and John reached 12 all. Chris had our last boule in hand and Crondall similarly had one. They were holding 1 on the ground with their boule about 2 inches from the coche, on a long end, and Chris to play. He did exactly what was required, with a perfect carreau to leave his boule the same 2 inches from the coche. We were convinced we had now won, but as luck and skill would have it, Crondall produced the identical shot to win 13-12 !!! John and Glynn lost the second game 7-13 and Glynn and Chris lost the last game 12-13, Their results could easily have been the other way.

The Tigers were a sporting bunch and we are looking forward to the return match and hope that we can then reverse the score.

Non-Club Events - Sun 22 May

The Foresesters, Kirdford v The Cricketers, Wisborough Green

Mavis Rauch reports:

THE RUSTY BOULE TROPHY 2011
At Karl's request the Club organised this inter-pub competition for the first time in 2009.

Players from The Foresters and The Cricketers in Wisborough Green competed and The Rusty Boule Trophy, which was designed and made by Karl,was won by The Cricketers.

On Sunday, Peter, Mavis, Sonia and Bob organised the 2011 re-match. Each pub had 19 players and this year The Foresters got their revenge. They won the trophy by 15 games to 6 and Emma won First lady. The First man was Phil who had never played before but had obviously benefited from his pre-match private tuition from Sonia.

After the match we all enjoyed the barbeque. Judging by the laughter and the noise levels, the afternoon was a great success and there were many requests for another meeting.


Worthing Open Triples

Mike Kateley reports:

Marie Helene, Christine and I entered the Worthing Open Triples yesterday 22nd May. We all played well and ended up in the final of the Cup (the top competition) against the young ones from Bordon loosing in the final 13 points to 8, we each received a trophy and two bottles of wine. It was a most enjoyable day - more of you should try these competitions

ABC Hornets v. Oxshott Bedouins at Kirdford

David Lipman reports:

I have to say that we had a very satisfactory win on Sunday afternoon, 15 May with a 6-3 score against an all male team!!!

All our pointers pointed well on our uneven terrain and though the opposition eventually got the "hang" it allowed us to win all three of the first round. Something we must all remember(we must win early on our terrain before the opposition relise how to play it.)

The second round gave us two more wins and the third one more.

All together a very pleasing afternoon with a really nice cream tea to follow.

We look forward to the return on their terrain

NDPL ABC Wasps v Crondall Panthers

Alex Myles reports:

We won !!!

Derek and Jean Bonham, Peter and Muriel Molsher, Bobby Newbury and I defeated Crondall Panthers, on their inclined terrain, 5-4 on Monday afternoon, 9 May.

Peter and Muriel played resolutely, reversing their opening 9-13 defeat in the first game, to win by the same score in their second game. They then won their third game, timed out leading 10-8.

Jean and Derek won their first game 13-8, but suffered a fanny from Crondall's No1 pair in their second game. They bounced back from this to win their third game 13-11.

At this point the match was won, with only a one win contribution from Bobby and me.

We started well, elated to win our first game 13-6 from 6-0 down, but deteriorated from there as the slope wore us down!

Playing their No 1 pair in the last game I shot, and missed, with our last boule with 1-13 on the ground. Sorry Bobby.

NDPL ABC Hornets v. Crondal - Fri 6 May 2011

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".

Pennock Cup - a late entry

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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

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

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.