2022 Results

5th/6th November - Ladies League Presentations

A busy weekend for collecting trophies for our Ladies with the Hartwood Evening League AGM and Warley Woods League presentation lunch.
More success for our Ladies at local level picking up the Hartswood League trophy and the Warley Woods Division 'A' trophy, along with the Warley Woods Triples knockout trophy.

Debbie accepts the Hartswood League Trophy from Lyn Payne

Four of the Warley Woods team squad receive the trophy.

Margaret, Michelle & Rebecca took the Triples knockout title.

Thursday 29th September - The Poppy Challenge

The final competitive game and what a way to end the season. A sunny evening, 6 full rinks plus reserves and over 20 watching and supporting both sides. When the British Legion teams arrived, it was like witnessing the equivalent of the Rugby Barbarians side turning up to play. Many familiar friendly faces ready for the challenge. The British Legion took the honours winning 4 rinks with Clock House winning 2 rinks. Overall score was Clock House 91 British Legion 109. Well done and thanks to all who supported this fantastic evening. A buffet in the Club followed the game and for those few who accepted the invitation, there were further refreshments at the British Legion Club. Believe me it was a great, late evening.

Paul Hyde takes the Poppy Challenge Trophy following this inaugural game.

Some of the British Legion team were celebrating victory long into the night.

Tuesday 14th September- Alvera Plate

32 members turned out on a dull and drizzly afternoon for this 2 wood mixed pairs competition.

Each of the pairs played 3 matches of 10 ends over 4 rounds of games, with tea after 2 rounds. Only one team managed to win all 3 matches, Claire Hull and Mike Long finishing with 6 points. Runners up with 2 wins and a draw (5 points) were Patricia Heather and Barry Haddon.

Saturday 10th September - Ron Errington Trophy

24 members turned out on this bright Saturday afternoon for this 2 Wood Mixed Triples competition, with some dodgy looking clouds threatening some form of interruption.

Each of the 8 Triples were to play 3 rounds of 8 ends, followed by tea. After 2 rounds the clouds decided to interrupt, forcing a timely tea break. Returning to the green, there were 2 teams in contention with 100% record, all to play for on the final round. Only one team managed the win, that being Jane Legge, Sue Shorey and Mike Long with 6 points. Runners up with 4 points was Patricia Heather, Rob Shorey and Bob Pudney with a +5 shot difference.

Friday 2nd September - Warley Woods Finals

Before travelling to Leamington on Friday afternoon, Rebecca Smith, Michelle Carlin and Margaret Tinton had to contest the Final of the Warley Woods Ladies League Triples knockout competition on Friday morning. The final held at Haynes Park was against the Elm Park Triple Jean Hough, Pat Hough and Carol Woolward where the Clock House Ladies were triumphant 26-13.

Monday 29th August - Ron Plews Memorial Trophy

A good turn out of 40 members on August Bank Holiday Monday for the re-scheduled Mens v Ladies Ron Plews Memorial Trophy witnessed a 5 rink whitewash by the Men's team with a shot score of 103-61. The Trophy, last won by the Ladies in 2015, was reluctantly presented to the Men's Vice Captain, Tony Hayes, by Ladies Captain Michelle Squires. The afternoon was rounded off with tea and cakes in the Clubhouse. Perhaps next year Ladies?

Sunday 10th July - President's Day

The rinks were full with 43 members taking to the green on a very warm afternoon to recognise Sandra Ringshaw's final year as Club President. The afternoon commenced with a very warmly contested "Spider", which got bowled over in the excitement and was escorted off the green after a check for any broken limbs. The nearest and winner of the "Spider" was Patricia Heather.

The members and guests then indulged in an afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes, not to forget the Prosecco, Red Wine and Shloer. Speeches and presentations followed along with a parade of bowls dress from the past to present, by those senior members who still have big enough wardrobes to store such things. Thanks to Sandra and her helpers for a well organised event.

The President versus Captain challenge consisted of 3 rinks and 3 triples in a contest of 15 ends. The result was a 3-3 draw, however on countback the Captain's side triumphed by 96 to 86 on points.
The winning team was the Captain's triple Angela Ueckermann, Derek Petrie with Debbie Walmsley as skip and the runners up were the President's rink Jean Saw/Val Nice, Margaret Tinton, Barry Kavanagh with Bob Pudney as skip.

Link to all "Presidents Day" photos

The parade of bowls dress certainly got the "Senior members" excited.
However completely out of synchronisation.

One, Two, Three, KICK

Too much Prosecco!

Sunday 12th June - Hetty Foster

A rather long but lovely sunny afternoon was enjoyed by 32 people playing in the Hetty Foster 4’s competition.
Each team played 4 rounds of 6 ends with 2 points for a win.
The winners with a maximum 8 points in total were Patricia Heather, Alex Stevenson, Maureen Haddon and Barry Watkins.

Winners - Alex, Patricia, Maureen and Barry

Runners-up - Sue, Derek, Jean and Bernie

Runners-up with 7 points were Derek Churchill, Sue Shorey, Bernie Finch and Jean Hilditch.

Congratulations to them all and thanks to the five members who also came in as reserves at the last minute.

Monday 30th May - Mens Selected Pairs Club Comp.

The rinks were full for the Men's Selected Pairs one day Club Competition, 12 pairs had been drawn, based on handicaps with each pair playing 4 rounds of 8 ends each. With 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw, there was no pair with maximum points but a lot of pairs with 3 wins and 6 points.
The runners up on 6 pts and shot difference of +17 were Chris Baker & Les Spicer. Winners with 6 pts and shot difference of +20 were Peter Lowe & Bob Pudney.

Sunday 22nd May - The Earls Mixed Triples

Sunday saw 25 bowlers take to the rink in the first one day club competition of the season. The sun shone and everyone had a good time. 8 mixed triples teams played 3 games of 6 ends. We ended the afternoon with clear winners as team C - Patricia Heather, Derek Petrie and Bob Pudney were the only team to win all three matches. The runners up were team A - Barbara Williams, Barry Watkins and Chris Baker with 2 wins and shot difference of +17.

Sunday 24th April Ladies Challenge

What a cracking day. With a total of 56 club members taking part on a very sunny day, plus Hazel, Jo, Wendy handling the catering in a first class manner, along with a number of members coming along to watch, Clock House can be proud of a very successful day. The result - Men 122 Ladies 88.