Past Times

Welcome to the August 2012 Newsletter. This Newsletter will contain all information from July 3rd 2012

Chrystie League

Epsom Men travelled to Bookham on Monday 30th July 2012 & won on one rink, lost the other and lost the match overall 34 - 41. After 15 ends Epsom was leading overall 32 - 30 so this result was particularly disappointing. This was the 3rd defeat in a row after Epsom had made an excellent start to the season winning their first four games.

Details:

Rink 1 Bob Blaker Derek Jones David Ruston Ron Snow won 18 - 13

After 10 ends this rink was 6 - 10 behind, but came back well to go ahead 16 - 10 after 15 ends. They won by 5 shots.

Rink 2 Vic Phillips Bob Lister Derek Martin John Huxford lost 16 - 28

This rink had a disastrous evening when they dropped two 7's & a 5. They were 16 - 20 behind at 15 ends finally losing by 12 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 34 Bookham 41

Coaching Day

Epsom held a Coaching session on Sunday afternoon 29th July 2012. This was attended by 18 members who were given coaching on various aspects of the game of bowls by Cyril Newman, Ron Mew, Gill Sperring & George Sperring. Epsom Bowling Club would like to thank these members for giving up their afternoon.

The Club would particularly like to thank Cyril, Ron, Gill & George for all their work during the afternoon.

East Surrey League

Epsom Men & Ladies played Wallington at home in the ESL on Saturday 28th July 2012. The Men lost 80 - 81 (1½ - 4½) but the Ladies won 39 - 35 (3 - 1). Before this game the Men had not lost to Wallington since 2000.

Men

Rink 1 Brian Kenyon John Warren Terry Hoye Les Owen won 23 - 15

After 7 ends the scores were level 7 - 7, but Epsom then had 5 excellent ends scoring a total of 12 shots to go ahead 19 - 7. The remainder of the game was keenly contested but Epsom held out to win by 8 shots.

Rink 2 John Hart David Bragg George Sperring Graham Naish drew 19 - 19

Epsom led 10 - 9 after 10 ends, but lost the lead 14 - 16 after 17 ends. Going into the last end Epsom was 2 shots behind but managed to secure a draw.

Rink 5 Roy Doughty Martin Harbottle Pat Buckley Peter Miller lost 20 - 26

Epsom led 10 - 5 after 6 ends but soon fell behind 11 - 16 after 12 ends. They levelled the scores on the next end scoring 5 shots. Wallington pulled away again stretching their lead to 16 - 23 after 18 ends. Epsom failed to narrow the gap and lost by 6 shots.

Rink 6 Geoff Purrott Ron Mew David Sowdon Jim Scott lost 18 - 21

Epsom got off to an excellent start on this rink and led 13 - 6 after 10 ends. They then had 3 bad ends dropping 9 shots to go behind 13 - 15. The last few ends were hard fought but Epsom lost by 3 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 80 Wallington 81 Epsom 1½ points Wallington 4½ points

Ladies

Details:

Rink 3 Sandra Huxford Anne Hoffmann Marilyn Walsh Eileen Mills lost 14 - 16

After 10 ends Epsom was behind 7 - 8, but took the lead 14 - 9 after 15 ends. Wallington had the better of the last few ends and won by 2 shots.

Rink 4 Maggie O’Sullivan Jo Ellis Lyz Warren Gill Sperring won 25 - 19

After 10 ends Epsom led 11 - 5, but fell behind 13 - 15 after 15 ends. They played well over the remaining ends to win by 6 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 39 Wallington 35 Epsom 3 points Wallington 1 point

East Surrey League - Top 10

Epsom men played Bletchingley on Thursday 26th July 2012 and won all 4 disciplines.

Details:

Singles: David Sowdon

David found himself 1 - 5 down after 5 ends, but then won the next 6 ends scoring a total of 15 shots to go ahead 16 - 5. He dropped only two more singles and won comfortably 21 - 7

Pairs: John Hart Graham Naish

This Epsom pair struggled for 13 ends when they found themselves 7 - 14 down. However, they won the next 6 ends scoring a total of 11 shots to go ahead 18 - 14. They won 19 - 15.

Triples: Terry Hoye Pat Buckley Les Owen

This Triple also struggled up to end 10 when they were 8 - 9 behind. They then scored 11 shots over ends 11, 12 & 13 to go ahead 19 - 9. Bletchingley had the better of the last 5 ends, but Epsom held out to win 21 - 18.

Fours: Brian Kenyon Ron Mew Peter Miller Jim Scott

This four dominated play throughout the evening. They led 14 - 7 after 10 ends, 19 - 8 after 15 ends and went on to win 29 - 10.

Final Score: Epsom 4 points Bletchingley 0 points Epsom 90 Bletchingley 50

Ladies' Friendly

Epsom Ladies played Dorking at home on Thursday 26th July 2012 and drew on one rink & won the second.

Details:

Rink 4 Mary Bragg Jo Ellis Gill Sperring drew 14 - 14

This rink held the lead 9 - 8 after 10 ends and 13 - 12 after 15 ends. Dorking managed to secure the draw.

Rink 5 Maggie O’Sullivan Dolly Snow Eileen Mills won 19 - 16

This rink led 13 - 9 after 10 ends, 18 - 14 after 15 ends and won by 3 shots

Final Score: Epsom 33 Dorking 30

Men's Friendly

Epsom men played Newdigate on Wednesday 25th July 2012 and won by just 1 shot. This was a new fixture for Epsom Bowling Club.

Details

Rink 1 Vic Phillips Derek Jones Ron Snow Graham Naish won 25 - 11

This rink got off to an excellent start and led 15 - 4 after 10 ends. They continued to play well and stretched their lead to 22 - 5 after 15 ends. The rink won by 14 shots.

Rink 2 Bob Blaker Eric Brown John Warren Ron Mew lost 20 - 25

This rink also began very well and had a commanding lead 17 - 8 after 10 ends. After 13 ends they led 19 - 10 then proceeded to drop 9 shots over the next 3 ends to allow Newdigate to draw level 19 - 19. Epsom went ahead on the 17th 20 - 19, but Newdigate finished well scoring a total of 6 shots to win by 5 shots.

Rink 3 Derek Martin Len Philpott Cyril Newman Martin Harbottle lost 11 - 19

On this rink it was Newdigate that started well when Epsom found themselves 2 - 12 down after 10 ends. They were still adrift 7 - 16 after 15 ends and eventually lost by 8 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 56 Newdigate 55

Chrystie League

Epsom played Pippbrook on Monday 23rd July 2012 and lost on both rinks. This was a rather disappointing result as Epsom had beaten Pippbrook earlier in the season on both rinks at home.

Details:

Rink 1 Bob Blaker Arthur Upward Vic Phillips John Huxford lost 15 - 17

Rink 2 Bill Lawrence Derek Jones Bob Lister Fred Read lost 11 - 22

Final Score: Epsom 26 Pippbrook 39

Mixed Friendly v The Piscatorials Bowling Society

Epsom played the Piscatorials on Sunday 22nd July 2012 and won on 5 rinks out of the 6. They won overall 135 - 96

(+39 shots).

Details:

Rink 1 Derek Martin Sue Needham Bob Blaker George Sperring lost 15 - 17

For the first 10 ends this was very even with Epsom 8 - 9 down on the 10th end. On the 15th end they were 9 - 13 adrift but came back well to lose by just 2 shots.

Rink 2 Audrey Jones Olive Phillips David Bragg Gill Sperring won 24 - 14

This rink got off to an excellent start and led 10 - 2 after just 5 ends. They led 14 - 5 after 10 ends and and stretched the lead further on 15 ends to 19 - 8. They went on to win by 10 shots.

Rink 3 Bill Lawrence Derek Jones Marilyn Walsh Terry Hoye won 24 - 21

This rink also had a very good start and led 10 - 2 after 5 ends. They continued to dominate the for 15 ends and led 17 - 8 after 10 ends & 24 - 11 after 15 ends. The Piscatorials won the last 6 ends scoring a total of 10 shots, but Epsom held out to win by 3 shots.

Rink 4 Sandra Huxford Vic Phillips Roy Doughty John Warren won 20 - 18

This rink found themselves 4 - 11 behind after 10 ends and 11 - 14 in arrears at 15 ends. They finished strongly outscoring the Piscatorials 9 - 4 to win by 2 shots.

Rink 5 Howard Ellis Andrew Turnbull Lyz Warren Geoff Purrott won 18 - 15

This rink started slowly, but went ahead 11 - 9 after 10 ends. The Piscatorials drew level after 15 ends 13 - 13, but Epsom won 4 of the last 6 ends to win by 3 shots.

Rink 6 Eddie Needham Mary Bragg John Huxford Martin Harbottle won 34 - 11

This rink dominated play throughout the afternoon. They led 10 - 1 after 5 ends, 17 - 4 after 10 ends & 19 - 11 after 15 ends. Epsom won all remaining 6 ends scoring a total of 15 shots to win comfortably by 23 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 135 Piscatorials 96

A brief history

The Society was formed in 1947 when the porters at Billingsgate Fish Market played all sorts of sport against Smithfields Meat Market. By 1947 they decided that they would play bowls - it did not matter that not one of them had played before. After the game they had a raffle of meat & kippers with the profits going on refreshments in the local pub, until one time the morning after they were presented with a bill for damages and extra drinks, so they decided enough was enough. After this the decision was made to give the money to charity as it was not long after the war. To this day it is not known what happened but a rule was made not to give money but to pay for items needed.

Sutton & District Bowling Association - Yonwin Cup

Epsom Men reached the Semi Final of the Yonwin Cup for the third year in a row on Saturday 21st August 2012 by beating Malden Manor 68 - 42. They won on 2 rinks & lost the third.

Details:

Rink 2 John Hart John Warren George Sperring Graham Naish won 21 - 16

After end 3 Epsom took the lead and controlled play throughout the morning. They led 11 - 5 after 10 ends & 17 - 6 after 15 ends. On the 17th end they dropped a 7 but still led by 5 shots. They won by 5 shots.

Rink 3 David Sowdon Ron Mew Pat Buckley Peter Miller won 34 - 10

This rink dominated play from the start. They led 9 - 7 after 10 ends & 15 - 9 after 15 ends. They then hit a purple patch over ends 17 to 21 scoring a total of 19 shots to win comfortably by 24 shots.

Rink 4 Brian Kenyon Terry Hoye Les Owen Jim Scott lost 13 - 16

This turned out to be a very close game. After 13 ends the scores were level 11 - 11. Epsom scored 2 shots on the next end , but then stuck on 13 for 6 ends allowing Malden Manor to go ahead 13 - 16. With the other rinks having finished it was decided not to play the last two ends on this rink leaving the rink losing by 3 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 68 Malden Manor 42

Epsom now play Sutton or Epsom Park in the Semi Final.

Ladies League

Epsom Ladies played Sutton on Thursday 19th July 2012 and won one rink, lost the other & the match 39 - 43.

Rink 1 Audrey Jones Anne Hoffmann Lyz Warren Eileen Mills lost 13 - 24

Rink 2 Maggie O’Sullivan Jo Ellis Marilyn Walsh Gill Sperring won 26 - 21

Final Score: Epsom 39 Sutton 43 Epsom 1 point Sutton 3 points

Ladies Friendly

Epsom Ladies played Sutton on Thursday 19th July 2012 in a 1 rink friendly & lost 12 - 22

Rink: Sylvia Smart Maureen Trumble Maureen Morris Jan Allum

Area 3 Top 4

Epsom 'B' played at Wallington on Thursday 19th July 2012 and lost 11 - 22.

Details:

Bill Lawrence Bob Blaker Terry Hoye Graham Naish lost 11 - 22

Epsom was outplayed all evening. They lost the lead after 5 ends and were 8 - 20 behind at 15 ends. They finally lost by 11 shots.

Past Times - Men

Epsom 'B' played against Cheam on Wednesday 18th July 2012 and lost on both rinks.

Details:

Home Rink: Bill Lawrence John Huxford Ron Mew Peter Miller lost 11 - 18 (19 ends played)

This rink found themselves behind for 9 ends, but took a 1 shot lead at 10 ends. After 15 ends they were 10 - 15 down and finished on the 19th end losing by 7 shots.

Away Rink: Stefan Tomm Cyril Newman David Sowdon Jim Scott lost 14 - 24

After 10 ends Epsom was 7 - 10 behind, but went ahead 12 - 11 after 15 ends. However, Cheam had 3 very good ends and went into the lead 13 - 20 after 18 ends. Epsom failed to recover from this set back eventually losing by 10 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 25 Cheam 42

Chrystie League

Epsom played against Brockham on Monday 16th July 2012 and lost on both rinks and the match 24 - 41. This result was a big set back as Epsom had won their first 4 games this season.

Details:

Rink 1 Bob Blaker Vic Phillips Roy Doughty David Bragg lost 12 - 21

This rink started well and led 9 - 4 after 10 ends. However, Brockham finished strongly to win by 8 shots.

Rink 2 Bill Lawrence Derek Jones Fred Read John Huxford lost 12 - 21

This rink was behind all evening. They were behind 4 - 11 after 10 ends, 10 - 17 adrift after 15 ends and finally lost by 9 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 24 Brockham 41

Ladies Past Times

Epsom Ladies won their Past Times Match against Leatherhead on Saturday 14th July 2012 47 - 24.

Details:

Maggie O’Sullivan Anne Hoffmann Eileen Mills Gill Sperring won 19 - 16

After 10 ends this rink was tied 6 - 6, but Epsom played well in the last 11 ends to win by 3 shots.

Sandra Huxford Jo Ellis Lyz Warren Marilyn Walsh won 28 - 8.

This rink was in control from the start and led 11 - 4 after 10 ends and went on to win by 20 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 47 Leatherhead 24

Sutton & District Bowling Association - BLESMA Pairs

Terry Hoye & Peter Miller progress to the 3rd round of the above competition with a good win at home against Wallington. The next round has to be played before the 31st July.

Details:

Terry & Peter held the lead throughout the evening. They led 18 - 10 after 16 ends, but then dropped 6 shots on the 17th end. However, they finished strongly winning the next 3 ends scoring a total of 7 shots making it unnecessary to play the last end. They won 25 - 16.

Chrystie League

The Epsom Men played their 4th match this year against Esher on Monday 9th July 2012 and continued their excellent season with another win. They won both rinks convincingly and the match 46 - 19. This gives Epsom 4 wins out of 4.

Details:

Rink 1 Roy Doughty Bob Lister David Bragg John Huxford won 23 - 10

This rink led from start to finish. They led 10 - 6 after 10 ends, 17 - 10 after 15 ends finally winning by 13 shots.

Rink 2 Vic Phillips Derek Martin David Ruston Ron Snow won 23 - 9

This rink also led from the start and led 10 - 1 after just 5 ends. After 15 ends they had a commanding 18 - 8 lead and went on to win by 14 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 46 Esher 19 Epsom 4 points Esher 0 points

Ladies' Friendly

The Epsom Ladies played at home against Cheam on Wednesday 4th July 2012 and lost on all 3 rinks, losing the match 36 - 57.

Details:

Rink 2 Sylvia Smart Maureen Morris Maureen Trumble lost 12 - 26

This rink was behind all afternoon. After 10 ends they trailed 7 - 14 finally losing by 14 shots.

Rink 3 Ruth Nixon Mary Bragg Jo Ellis lost 13 - 14

This turned out to be a very close game. The scores were level 8 - 8 after 10 ends and Cheam went on to win by just one shot.

Rink 4 Sue Needham Anne Hoffmann Jan Alum lost 11 - 17

Just like rink 2 this Epsom team was behind all through the game. They were 6 - 8 adrift after 10 ends and lost by 6 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 36 Cheam 57

Chrystie League

Epsom Men travelled to Leatherhead on Monday 2nd July to play in the Chrystie League. They won 1 rink & lost the other, but won overall. This win keeps Epsom's 100% record in the Chrystie League so far this season.

Details:

Rink 3 Bob Blaker Bob Lister Tony Dunn David Bragg won 16 - 8

Epsom was in front all through this game. They led 9 - 4 after 10 ends and continued to play well finally winning by 8 shots.

Rink 4 David Hutchison Arthur Upward David Ruston Ron Snow lost 11 - 18

Epsom led 4 - 2 after 4 ends, but then dropped 11 shots over the next 4 ends to go behind 4 - 13. Although Epsom won 6 of the remaining 10 ends they failed to close the gap and lost by 7 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 27 Leatherhead 26

David Hutchison played in his very first match in the Chrystie League.



Welcome to the August 2012 Newsletter. This Newsletter will contain all information from July 3rd 2012

Chrystie League Epsom Men travelled to Bookham on Monday 30th July 2012 & won on one rink, lost the other and lost the match overall 34 - 41. After 15 ends Epsom was leading overall 32 - 30 so this result was particularly disappointing. This was the 3rd defeat in a row after Epsom had made an excellent start to the season winning their first four games. Details: Rink 1 Bob Blaker Derek Jones David Ruston Ron Snow won 18 - 13 After 10 ends this rink was 6 - 10 behind, but came back well to go ahead 16 - 10 after 15 ends. They won by 5 shots. Rink 2 Vic Phillips Bob Lister Derek Martin John Huxford lost 16 - 28 This rink had a disastrous evening when they dropped two 7's & a 5. They were 16 - 20 behind at 15 ends finally losing by 12 shots. Final Score: Epsom 34 Bookham 41

Coaching Day Epsom held a Coaching session on Sunday afternoon 29th July 2012. This was attended by 18 members who were given coaching on various aspects of the game of bowls by Cyril Newman, Ron Mew, Gill Sperring & George Sperring. Epsom Bowling Club would like to thank these members for giving up their afternoon. The Club would particularly like to thank Cyril, Ron, Gill & George for all their work during the afternoon.

East Surrey League Epsom Men & Ladies played Wallington at home in the ESL on Saturday 28th July 2012. The Men lost 80 - 81 (1½ - 4½) but the Ladies won 39 - 35 (3 - 1). Before this game the Men had not lost to Wallington since 2000. Men Rink 1 Brian Kenyon John Warren Terry Hoye Les Owen won 23 - 15 After 7 ends the scores were level 7 - 7, but Epsom then had 5 excellent ends scoring a total of 12 shots to go ahead 19 - 7. The remainder of the game was keenly contested but Epsom held out to win by 8 shots. Rink 2 John Hart David Bragg George Sperring Graham Naish drew 19 - 19 Epsom led 10 - 9 after 10 ends, but lost the lead 14 - 16 after 17 ends. Going into the last end Epsom was 2 shots behind but managed to secure a draw. Rink 5 Roy Doughty Martin Harbottle Pat Buckley Peter Miller lost 20 - 26 Epsom led 10 - 5 after 6 ends but soon fell behind 11 - 16 after 12 ends. They levelled the scores on the next end scoring 5 shots. Wallington pulled away again stretching their lead to 16 - 23 after 18 ends. Epsom failed to narrow the gap and lost by 6 shots. Rink 6 Geoff Purrott Ron Mew David Sowdon Jim Scott lost 18 - 21 Epsom got off to an excellent start on this rink and led 13 - 6 after 10 ends. They then had 3 bad ends dropping 9 shots to go behind 13 - 15. The last few ends were hard fought but Epsom lost by 3 shots. Final Score: Epsom 80 Wallington 81 Epsom 1½ points Wallington 4½ points Ladies Details: Rink 3 Sandra Huxford Anne Hoffmann Marilyn Walsh Eileen Mills lost 14 - 16 After 10 ends Epsom was behind 7 - 8, but took the lead 14 - 9 after 15 ends. Wallington had the better of the last few ends and won by 2 shots. Rink 4 Maggie O’Sullivan Jo Ellis Lyz Warren Gill Sperring won 25 - 19 After 10 ends Epsom led 11 - 5, but fell behind 13 - 15 after 15 ends. They played well over the remaining ends to win by 6 shots. Final Score: Epsom 39 Wallington 35 Epsom 3 points Wallington 1 point

East Surrey League - Top 10 Epsom men played Bletchingley on Thursday 26th July 2012 and won all 4 disciplines. Details: Singles: David Sowdon David found himself 1 - 5 down after 5 ends, but then won the next 6 ends scoring a total of 15 shots to go ahead 16 - 5. He dropped only two more singles and won comfortably 21 - 7 Pairs: John Hart Graham Naish This Epsom pair struggled for 13 ends when they found themselves 7 - 14 down. However, they won the next 6 ends scoring a total of 11 shots to go ahead 18 - 14. They won 19 - 15. Triples: Terry Hoye Pat Buckley Les Owen This Triple also struggled up to end 10 when they were 8 - 9 behind. They then scored 11 shots over ends 11, 12 & 13 to go ahead 19 - 9. Bletchingley had the better of the last 5 ends, but Epsom held out to win 21 - 18. Fours: Brian Kenyon Ron Mew Peter Miller Jim Scott This four dominated play throughout the evening. They led 14 - 7 after 10 ends, 19 - 8 after 15 ends and went on to win 29 - 10. Final Score: Epsom 4 points Bletchingley 0 points Epsom 90 Bletchingley 50

Ladies' Friendly Epsom Ladies played Dorking at home on Thursday 26th July 2012 and drew on one rink & won the second. Details: Rink 4 Mary Bragg Jo Ellis Gill Sperring drew 14 - 14 This rink held the lead 9 - 8 after 10 ends and 13 - 12 after 15 ends. Dorking managed to secure the draw. Rink 5 Maggie O’Sullivan Dolly Snow Eileen Mills won 19 - 16 This rink led 13 - 9 after 10 ends, 18 - 14 after 15 ends and won by 3 shots Final Score: Epsom 33 Dorking 30

Men's Friendly Epsom men played Newdigate on Wednesday 25th July 2012 and won by just 1 shot. This was a new fixture for Epsom Bowling Club. Details Rink 1 Vic Phillips Derek Jones Ron Snow Graham Naish won 25 - 11 This rink got off to an excellent start and led 15 - 4 after 10 ends. They continued to play well and stretched their lead to 22 - 5 after 15 ends. The rink won by 14 shots. Rink 2 Bob Blaker Eric Brown John Warren Ron Mew lost 20 - 25 This rink also began very well and had a commanding lead 17 - 8 after 10 ends. After 13 ends they led 19 - 10 then proceeded to drop 9 shots over the next 3 ends to allow Newdigate to draw level 19 - 19. Epsom went ahead on the 17th 20 - 19, but Newdigate finished well scoring a total of 6 shots to win by 5 shots. Rink 3 Derek Martin Len Philpott Cyril Newman Martin Harbottle lost 11 - 19 On this rink it was Newdigate that started well when Epsom found themselves 2 - 12 down after 10 ends. They were still adrift 7 - 16 after 15 ends and eventually lost by 8 shots. Final Score: Epsom 56 Newdigate 55

Chrystie League Epsom played Pippbrook on Monday 23rd July 2012 and lost on both rinks. This was a rather disappointing result as Epsom had beaten Pippbrook earlier in the season on both rinks at home. Details: Rink 1 Bob Blaker Arthur Upward Vic Phillips John Huxford lost 15 - 17 Rink 2 Bill Lawrence Derek Jones Bob Lister Fred Read lost 11 - 22 Final Score: Epsom 26 Pippbrook 39

Mixed Friendly v The Piscatorials Bowling Society Epsom played the Piscatorials on Sunday 22nd July 2012 and won on 5 rinks out of the 6. They won overall 135 - 96 (+39 shots). Details: Rink 1 Derek Martin Sue Needham Bob Blaker George Sperring lost 15 - 17 For the first 10 ends this was very even with Epsom 8 - 9 down on the 10th end. On the 15th end they were 9 - 13 adrift but came back well to lose by just 2 shots. Rink 2 Audrey Jones Olive Phillips David Bragg Gill Sperring won 24 - 14 This rink got off to an excellent start and led 10 - 2 after just 5 ends. They led 14 - 5 after 10 ends and and stretched the lead further on 15 ends to 19 - 8. They went on to win by 10 shots. Rink 3 Bill Lawrence Derek Jones Marilyn Walsh Terry Hoye won 24 - 21 This rink also had a very good start and led 10 - 2 after 5 ends. They continued to dominate the for 15 ends and led 17 - 8 after 10 ends & 24 - 11 after 15 ends. The Piscatorials won the last 6 ends scoring a total of 10 shots, but Epsom held out to win by 3 shots. Rink 4 Sandra Huxford Vic Phillips Roy Doughty John Warren won 20 - 18 This rink found themselves 4 - 11 behind after 10 ends and 11 - 14 in arrears at 15 ends. They finished strongly outscoring the Piscatorials 9 - 4 to win by 2 shots. Rink 5 Howard Ellis Andrew Turnbull Lyz Warren Geoff Purrott won 18 - 15 This rink started slowly, but went ahead 11 - 9 after 10 ends. The Piscatorials drew level after 15 ends 13 - 13, but Epsom won 4 of the last 6 ends to win by 3 shots. Rink 6 Eddie Needham Mary Bragg John Huxford Martin Harbottle won 34 - 11 This rink dominated play throughout the afternoon. They led 10 - 1 after 5 ends, 17 - 4 after 10 ends & 19 - 11 after 15 ends. Epsom won all remaining 6 ends scoring a total of 15 shots to win comfortably by 23 shots. Final Score: Epsom 135 Piscatorials 96 A brief history The Society was formed in 1947 when the porters at Billingsgate Fish Market played all sorts of sport against Smithfields Meat Market. By 1947 they decided that they would play bowls - it did not matter that not one of them had played before. After the game they had a raffle of meat & kippers with the profits going on refreshments in the local pub, until one time the morning after they were presented with a bill for damages and extra drinks, so they decided enough was enough. After this the decision was made to give the money to charity as it was not long after the war. To this day it is not known what happened but a rule was made not to give money but to pay for items needed.

Sutton & District Bowling Association - Yonwin Cup Epsom Men reached the Semi Final of the Yonwin Cup for the third year in a row on Saturday 21st August 2012 by beating Malden Manor 68 - 42. They won on 2 rinks & lost the third. Details: Rink 2 John Hart John Warren George Sperring Graham Naish won 21 - 16 After end 3 Epsom took the lead and controlled play throughout the morning. They led 11 - 5 after 10 ends & 17 - 6 after 15 ends. On the 17th end they dropped a 7 but still led by 5 shots. They won by 5 shots. Rink 3 David Sowdon Ron Mew Pat Buckley Peter Miller won 34 - 10 This rink dominated play from the start. They led 9 - 7 after 10 ends & 15 - 9 after 15 ends. They then hit a purple patch over ends 17 to 21 scoring a total of 19 shots to win comfortably by 24 shots. Rink 4 Brian Kenyon Terry Hoye Les Owen Jim Scott lost 13 - 16 This turned out to be a very close game. After 13 ends the scores were level 11 - 11. Epsom scored 2 shots on the next end , but then stuck on 13 for 6 ends allowing Malden Manor to go ahead 13 - 16. With the other rinks having finished it was decided not to play the last two ends on this rink leaving the rink losing by 3 shots. Final Score: Epsom 68 Malden Manor 42 Epsom now play Sutton or Epsom Park in the Semi Final.

Ladies League Epsom Ladies played Sutton on Thursday 19th July 2012 and won one rink, lost the other & the match 39 - 43. Rink 1 Audrey Jones Anne Hoffmann Lyz Warren Eileen Mills lost 13 - 24 Rink 2 Maggie O’Sullivan Jo Ellis Marilyn Walsh Gill Sperring won 26 - 21 Final Score: Epsom 39 Sutton 43 Epsom 1 point Sutton 3 points

Ladies Friendly Epsom Ladies played Sutton on Thursday 19th July 2012 in a 1 rink friendly & lost 12 - 22 Rink: Sylvia Smart Maureen Trumble Maureen Morris Jan Allum

Area 3 Top 4 Epsom 'B' played at Wallington on Thursday 19th July 2012 and lost 11 - 22. Details: Bill Lawrence Bob Blaker Terry Hoye Graham Naish lost 11 - 22 Epsom was outplayed all evening. They lost the lead after 5 ends and were 8 - 20 behind at 15 ends. They finally lost by 11 shots.

Past Times - Men Epsom 'B' played against Cheam on Wednesday 18th July 2012 and lost on both rinks. Details: Home Rink: Bill Lawrence John Huxford Ron Mew Peter Miller lost 11 - 18 (19 ends played) This rink found themselves behind for 9 ends, but took a 1 shot lead at 10 ends. After 15 ends they were 10 - 15 down and finished on the 19th end losing by 7 shots. Away Rink: Stefan Tomm Cyril Newman David Sowdon Jim Scott lost 14 - 24 After 10 ends Epsom was 7 - 10 behind, but went ahead 12 - 11 after 15 ends. However, Cheam had 3 very good ends and went into the lead 13 - 20 after 18 ends. Epsom failed to recover from this set back eventually losing by 10 shots. Final Score: Epsom 25 Cheam 42

Chrystie League Epsom played against Brockham on Monday 16th July 2012 and lost on both rinks and the match 24 - 41. This result was a big set back as Epsom had won their first 4 games this season. Details: Rink 1 Bob Blaker Vic Phillips Roy Doughty David Bragg lost 12 - 21 This rink started well and led 9 - 4 after 10 ends. However, Brockham finished strongly to win by 8 shots. Rink 2 Bill Lawrence Derek Jones Fred Read John Huxford lost 12 - 21 This rink was behind all evening. They were behind 4 - 11 after 10 ends, 10 - 17 adrift after 15 ends and finally lost by 9 shots. Final Score: Epsom 24 Brockham 41

Ladies Past Times Epsom Ladies won their Past Times Match against Leatherhead on Saturday 14th July 2012 47 - 24. Details: Maggie O’Sullivan Anne Hoffmann Eileen Mills Gill Sperring won 19 - 16 After 10 ends this rink was tied 6 - 6, but Epsom played well in the last 11 ends to win by 3 shots. Sandra Huxford Jo Ellis Lyz Warren Marilyn Walsh won 28 - 8. This rink was in control from the start and led 11 - 4 after 10 ends and went on to win by 20 shots. Final Score: Epsom 47 Leatherhead 24

Sutton & District Bowling Association - BLESMA Pairs Terry Hoye & Peter Miller progress to the 3rd round of the above competition with a good win at home against Wallington. The next round has to be played before the 31st July. Details: Terry & Peter held the lead throughout the evening. They led 18 - 10 after 16 ends, but then dropped 6 shots on the 17th end. However, they finished strongly winning the next 3 ends scoring a total of 7 shots making it unnecessary to play the last end. They won 25 - 16.

Chrystie League The Epsom Men played their 4th match this year against Esher on Monday 9th July 2012 and continued their excellent season with another win. They won both rinks convincingly and the match 46 - 19. This gives Epsom 4 wins out of 4. Details: Rink 1 Roy Doughty Bob Lister David Bragg John Huxford won 23 - 10 This rink led from start to finish. They led 10 - 6 after 10 ends, 17 - 10 after 15 ends finally winning by 13 shots. Rink 2 Vic Phillips Derek Martin David Ruston Ron Snow won 23 - 9 This rink also led from the start and led 10 - 1 after just 5 ends. After 15 ends they had a commanding 18 - 8 lead and went on to win by 14 shots. Final Score: Epsom 46 Esher 19 Epsom 4 points Esher 0 points

Ladies' Friendly The Epsom Ladies played at home against Cheam on Wednesday 4th July 2012 and lost on all 3 rinks, losing the match 36 - 57. Details: Rink 2 Sylvia Smart Maureen Morris Maureen Trumble lost 12 - 26 This rink was behind all afternoon. After 10 ends they trailed 7 - 14 finally losing by 14 shots. Rink 3 Ruth Nixon Mary Bragg Jo Ellis lost 13 - 14 This turned out to be a very close game. The scores were level 8 - 8 after 10 ends and Cheam went on to win by just one shot. Rink 4 Sue Needham Anne Hoffmann Jan Alum lost 11 - 17 Just like rink 2 this Epsom team was behind all through the game. They were 6 - 8 adrift after 10 ends and lost by 6 shots. Final Score: Epsom 36 Cheam 57

Chrystie League Epsom Men travelled to Leatherhead on Monday 2nd July to play in the Chrystie League. They won 1 rink & lost the other, but won overall. This win keeps Epsom's 100% record in the Chrystie League so far this season. Details: Rink 3 Bob Blaker Bob Lister Tony Dunn David Bragg won 16 - 8 Epsom was in front all through this game. They led 9 - 4 after 10 ends and continued to play well finally winning by 8 shots. Rink 4 David Hutchison Arthur Upward David Ruston Ron Snow lost 11 - 18 Epsom led 4 - 2 after 4 ends, but then dropped 11 shots over the next 4 ends to go behind 4 - 13. Although Epsom won 6 of the remaining 10 ends they failed to close the gap and lost by 7 shots. Final Score: Epsom 27 Leatherhead 26 David Hutchison played in his very first match in the Chrystie League.