Ladies' East Surrey League
Epsom Ladies played at home against Wallington in the ESL on Saturday 6th August 2016. They lost on both rinks & the match 35 - 62 (0 - 4).
Details:
Rink 4 Ruth Baker Ruth Nixon Sylvia Smart Gill Sperring lost 11 - 37
Epsom was just 2 shots adrift after 10 ends, but they had a very poor second half . They were 10 - 19 down after 15 ends and lost heavily by 26 shots.
Rink 5 Audrey Jones Sue Needham Anne Hoffmann Eileen Mills lost 24 - 25
Epsom was 9 - 14 down after 10 ends, but came back well to level the scores 18 - 18 on the 15th end. The scores were still level 21 - 21 on the 18th end and going into the last end Epsom led 24 - 21. However, the Wallington skip with her last bowl took out the Epsom shot bowl to hold 4 shots to win by 1 shot.
Final Score: Epsom 35 Wallington 62 Epsom 0 points Wallington 4 points
Men's Friendly
Epsom Men played a 2 rink Friendly match against Wallington on Saturday 6th August 2016 and won on 1 rink lost on the other, but won overall 41 - 40. Epsom Men have won all of their 8 Friendly matches this season.
Details:
Rink 1 Bill Lawrence Phil Sims Geoff Purrott Pat Buckley lost 17 - 24
Epsom went behind 8 - 10 on the 10th end and were behind for the rest of the afternoon. They lost by 7 shots.
Rink 2 Keith Roberts David Hutchison Bob Blaker Martin Harbottle won 24 - 16
Epsom led all afternoon. They led 11 - 8 after 10 ends & 16 - 12 after 15 ends. Epsom dropped 4 shots on the 20th end which made the overall score level. When Martin went down to bowl he faced 2 shots down, but with his last bowl drew the shot to win the rink by 8 shots & the match by just 1 shot.
Final Score: Epsom 41 Wallington 40
Ladies' Friendly
Epsom Ladies travelled the short distance to Epsom Park on Thursday 4th August 2016 to play a 2 rink Triples match. They won on both rinks & the match 39 - 21.
Details:
Rink 4 Audrey Jones Ruth Baker Sylvia Smart won 20 - 9
Epsom got off to a good start & led 7 - 1 after just 5 ends. They were still ahead 16 - 3 after 11 ends & went on to win by 11 shots.
Rink 5 Pat Walmsley Anne Hoffmann Gill Sperring won 19 - 12
This was a game of two halves. Epsom was 5 - 8 down after 8 ends, but outscored Epsom Park 14 - 4 in the second part of the game & went on to win by 7 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 39 Epsom Park 21
Mixed Friendly
Epsom played Reigate Priory at home in a Mixed Triples match on Wednesday 3rd August 2016 and lost on 2 rinks, won on 1 rink but won overall 56 - 51. This was the 8th successful win this season leaving Epsom unbeaten in Mixed matches.
Details:
Rink 1 Bill Lawrence Mike James Sandra Huxford lost 16 - 21
Epsom started well & led 12 - 7 after 10 ends. However, Reigate Priory had the better of the rest of the game and won by 5 shots.
Rink 2 Audrey Jones Derek Hoffmann Ken Lacey lost 12 - 19
Epsom was behind until the 13th end when they took the lead 12 - 11. However, just like rink 1 Epsom fell away allowing Reigate Priory to go on win by 7 shots.
Rink 3 Arthur Upward Frank Thompson Bob Blaker won 28 - 11
Epsom dominated this game all afternoon. They went ahead 12 - 2 after just 5 ends and continued to score well. They led 19 - 5 after 10 ends & 22 - 10 after 15 ends. They finished well & won by 17 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 56 Reigate Priory 51
Chrystie League
Epsom played away on Monday 1st August 2016 against Esher and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink and lost overall 14 - 21. (Both teams agreed to end the match after 11 ends because of rain).
Details:
Rink 1 Mike James Arthur Upward David Ganney Ron Snow lost 4 - 13
Epsom was 1 - 5 down after 5 ends & lost by 9 shots.
Rink 2 Bob Lister Derek Martin Ken Lacey Fred Read won 10 - 8
Epsom led 6 - 3 after 5 ends and won by 2 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 14 Esher 21 Epsom 1 point Esher 3 points
Mixed Friendly
Epsom played the Piscatorials at home in a Triples match on Saturday 30th July 2016 and won 4 rinks, lost on 2 rinks but won overall 120 - 84.
Details:
Rink 1 Vic Phillips Pat Walmsley John Warren won 18 - 14
Epsom started strongly and led 13 - 6 after 10 ends and 18 - 9 after 15 ends. The Piscatorials won the last 3 ends, but Epsom still won by 4 shots.
Rink 2 Frank Thompson Bill Lawrence Martin Harbottle won 22 - 11
Epsom led 10 - 8 after 10 ends and extended the lead to 19 - 10 after 15 ends. Epsom went on to win by 11 shots.
Rink 3 Mike James Gill Sperring Bob Blaker lost 18 - 20
Epsom led 11 - 6 after 10 ends, but dropped 7 shots on end 15 to go behind 16 - 17. The last 3 ends were close, but Epsom lost by 2 shots.
Rink 4 Sue Needham Derek Hoffmann Brian Kenyon lost 11 - 21
Epsom was outplayed for most of this game. They were 2 - 17 behind after 10 ends & 3 - 21 adrift after 15 ends. However, Epsom had 3 good ends to finish 10 shots down.
Rink 5 Geoff Purrott Anne Hoffmann George Sperring won 27 - 8
Epsom was ahead all afternoon on this rink. They led 17 - 7 after 10 ends, 24 - 7 after 15 ends and went on to win by 19 shots.
Rink 6 Audrey Jones David Ganney John Huxford won 24 - 10
This was a similar story to rink 5. Epsom led 12 - 6 after 10 ends, 17 - 10 after 15 ends & finished strongly to win by 14 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 120 Piscatorials 84
Ladies' Friendly
Epsom Ladies played at home against Dorking in a Triples match on Thursday 28th July 2016 and won on 1 rink, lost on the second and lost overall 35 - 39.
Details:
Rink 5 Audrey Jones Ruth Baker Sylvia Smart won 20 - 19
After 10 ends Epsom led 13 - 9, but lost the lead, 16 - 17 on the 15th end. With 3 ends to go Epsom managed to win by just 1 shot.
Rink 6 Sue Needham Frances Suttonwood Anne Hoffmann lost 15 - 20
Dorking had the upper hand on this rink all afternoon. Epsom trailed 5 - 13 after 10 ends,9 - 17 after 15 ends and lost by 5 shots.
Final Score: Epsom35 Dorking 39
Mole Valley Cup
Epsom 'A' (Men) played against Oxshott in the Semi Final of the Mole Valley Cup on Wednesday 27th July 2016 and won at home & away.
Details:
Home: Brian Kenyon John Warren Terry Berry won 20 - 10
This was a comfortable win for Epsom as they led all evening. They were 5 - 1 ahead after 5 ends, 15 - 4 in front after 10 ends & went on to win by 10 shots.
Away: Howard Ellis Andrew Turnbull John Huxford won 16 - 9
A better start for the away team as they went into a 9 - 1 lead after 5 ends. They still led 11 - 6 after 10 ends & went on to win by 7 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 36 Oxshott 19
The Final will be held at Ashtead Bowling Club on Thursday 18th August 2016.
Men's Friendly
Epsom played at home against Newdigate in a Friendly Triples match on Wednesday 27th July 2016 and won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink, and won overall 69 - 48.
Details:
Rink 2 Mike James Frank Thompson Ken Lacey Brian Kenyon lost 14 - 21
After 10 ends the scores were level 8 - 8, but Epsom struggled in the second half and were 11 - 16 down at 15 ends and lost by 7 shots.
Rink 3 Bill Lawrence Derek Hoffmann Martin Harbottle John Warren won 30 - 11
Epsom was ahead all afternoon. They led 10 - 6 after 10 ends, 18 - 9 after 15 ends & won convincingly by 19 shots.
Rink 4 Derek Martin Stefan Tomm Geoff Purrott John Hart won 25 - 16
Epsom got off to a great start going into a 14 - 0 lead after just 3 ends. Newdigate soon got into the game, but Epsom still led 21 - 13 after 15 ends & went on to win by 9 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 69 Newdigate 48
Chrystie League
Epsom played at home against Brockham in the Chrystie League on Monday 25th July 2016 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink, but won overall 28 - 23 (3 - 1).
Details:
Rink 1 Mike James Bob Lister Derek Martin Phil Sims lost 13 - 15
Epsom was 1 - 5 down after 5 ends, but came back well to lead 8 - 6 after 10 ends. They still led by 1 shot on the 15th end, but slipped to a 2 shot defeat.
Rink 2 Andrew McLean Arthur Upward Ken Lacey Ron Snow won 15 - 8
Epsom led all evening on this rink. They led 5 - 1 after 5 ends & 8 - 5 after 10 ends. Epsom went on to win by 7 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 28 Brockham 23 Epsom 3 points Brockham 1 point
Andrew McLean played his very first game in the Chrystie League.
Sutton & District Bowling Association - Yonwin Cup
Epsom played away at Carshalton on Monday 25th July 2016 in the Yonwin Cup & won on all 3 rinks winning the match 63 - 42.
Details:
Rink 1 Brian Kenyon Bob Blaker Martin Harbottle Jim Scott won 19 - 16
Epsom was 6 - 9 after 10 ends, but came back well to lead 13 - 11 after 15 ends. Carshalton levelled the scores on the next end, but Epsom went on to win by 3 shots.
Rink 2 Andrew Turnbull John Meningen Terry Berry Graham Naish won 25 - 11
Epsom dominated this rink all evening allowing Carshalton to score on only 7 ends. Epsom led 13 - 5 after 10 ends, 17 - 10 after 15 ends & went on to win by 14 shots.
Rink 3 Howard Ellis John Warren John Huxford Les Owen won 19 - 15
Epsom took the lead on the 4th end & continued to lead throughout the evening. They led 11 - 9 after 10 ends, 15 - 12 after 15 ends finally winning by 4 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 63 Carshalton 42
Mixed Friendly
Epsom played at home against Box B C, Wiltshire on Sunday 24th July 2016 and won on all 6 rinks. This match was reduced a 6 Triples.
Details:
Rink 1 Brian Kenyon Geoff Purrott Eileen Mills won 20 - 15
Epsom started slowly on this rink finding themselves 6 - 10 down after 10 ends. They had the upper hand for the rest of the game & led 14 - 13 after 15 ends going on to win by 5 shots.
Rink 2 Brian Collis Frances Suttonwood John Huxford won 28 - 15
After 10 ends Epsom led 13 - 11 and dominated play from then on. They led 22 - 12 after 15 ends & went on to win by 13 shots.
Rink 3 Anne Hoffmann Derek Hoffmann David Sowdon won 28 - 8
Epsom's Triple played well on this rink and led 15 - 4 after 10 ends. They continued to outplay their opponents going on to win by 20 shots.
Rink 4 Audrey Jones Trish Southgate Peter Miller won 19 - 16
This was a very close game throughout the afternoon. Epsom led 11 - 9 after 10 ends, but went behind 14 - 16 after 15 ends. Going into the last end the scores were level, but Epsom scored 3 shots to snatch a win.
Rink 5 Vic Phillips/Howard Ellis Bill Lawrence John Warren won 19 - 10
Epsom started well & led 10 - 5 after 10 ends. They moved further ahead 17 - 8 after 15 ends finally winning by 9 shots.
Rink 6 Mike James Bob Blaker Sandra Huxford won 24 - 11
Epsom led 12 - 6 after 10 ends, 19 - 8 after 15 ends & went on to win convincingly by 13 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 138 Box B C 75
Trish Southgate played her first game for Epsom Bowling Club.
Mixed Friendly
Epsom played away against Brockham on Wednesday 20th July 2016 in a Triples match and won 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 56 - 45.
Details:
Rink 2 Bill Lawrence Mike James John Warren won 27 - 10
Epsom dominated this rink from the start. They led 15 - 2 after 10 ends, 23 - 8 after 15 ends & went on to win by 17 shots.
Rink 3 Arthur Upward David Ganney Bob Blaker won 14 - 10
After being 5 - 8 behind after 10 ends Epsom went ahead 12 - 9 after 15 ends and kept the lead to win by 4 shots.
Rink 4 Bob Lister Sylvia Smart Stefan Tomm lost 15 - 25
Epsom was outplayed in this Triple. They were 6 - 12 down after 10 ends, 8 - 23 behind after 15 ends & lost by 10 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 56 Brockham 45
Men's Friendly
Epsom played away on Saturday 23rd July 2016 against Merton Park in a 3 rink Friendly match. They won on one rink, drew on one rink, lost the third, but won overall 55 - 43.
Details:
Rink 4 David Ganney Mike James Roy Ward John Huxford won 24 - 11
Epsom led all afternoon. They led 10 - 5 after 10 ends, 14 - 8 after 15 ends & went on to win by 13 shots.
Rink 5 Howard Ellis Geoff Benfield Ken Lacey Bob Blaker lost 13 - 14
As the final score suggests this was a very close game. Epsom lead by 1 shot at 5 & 10 ends, but went behind 11 - 12 on the 18th end. They fought well over the last 3 ends, but lost by just the one shot.
Rink 6 John Hart Bill Lawrence Keith Roberts Andrew Turnbull drew 18 - 18
Epsom was 10 - 16 down after 16 ends, but went ahead 17 - 16 on the 19th end. Going into the last end Epsom was 17 - 18 down, but Andy drew the shot to earn a draw.
Final Score: Epsom 55 Merton Park 43
Chrystie League
Epsom played away on Monday 18th July 2016 against Pippbrook and lost heavily on both rinks.
Details:
Rink 1 John Savill Bob Lister David Ganney Ron Snow lost 9 - 17
Epsom was outplayed on this rink. They were 4 - 12 behind after 10 ends and lost by 8 shots.
Rink 2 Mike James Bill Lawrence Ken Lacey Phil Sims lost 9 - 29
Epsom held Pippbrook up to 10 ends when they were only 3 shots adrift. However, they were completely outplayed over the remaining ends to lose by 20 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 18 Pippbrook 46 Epsom 0 points Pippbrook 4 points
Mixed Friendly v Ashtead
Epsom played away at Ashtead in a Mixed match on Sunday 17th July 2016. They won on 3 rinks, lost on 1 rink but won overall 93 - 61.
Details:
Rink 2 Bill Lawrence Sue Needham Sylvia Smart John Warren won 22 - 13
Epsom led throughout this game. They were 9 - 7 ahead after 10 ends, 19 - 8 in front after 15 ends & won by 9 shots.
Rink 3 Brian Collis Geoff Purrott Derek Hoffmann Eileen Mills won 27 - 12
A similar story to rink 2 with Epsom leading 13 - 6 after 10 ends, 21 - 11 after 15 ends and winning by 15 shots.
Rink 4 Pat Walmsley Frank Thompson David Ganney Bob Blaker won 26 - 15
Another convincing win on this rink with Epsom in control all afternoon. They led 19 - 6 after 10 ends, 22 - 12 after 15 ends & won by 11 shots.
Rink 5 Mike James Anne Hoffmann Sandra Huxford Brian Kenyon lost 18 - 21
Epsom struggled on this rink and were behind all afternoon. After 10 ends they trailed 5 - 13 and lost by 3 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 93 Ashtead 61
East Surrey League - Men
Epsom men played away on Saturday 16th July 2016 against Sutton. This was the worst defeat in the ESL by Sutton since the League began. The previous worst loss was in 2002 (-22 shots). This was also the highest combined total number of shots between these two teams (177). The previous being 169 shots in 1990 & 2015. It is also the worst points defeat by Sutton.
Details:
Rink 7 Andrew Turnbull Martin Harbottle John Meningen Peter Miller lost 12 - 27
After 10 ends Epsom was 6 - 11 down and it not get much better as they went on to lose by 15 shots.
Rink 9 Howard Ellis John Hart Terry Berry Graham Naish lost 27 - 28
Epsom played well for 11 ends when they led 16 - 8. However, they lost the next 5 ends dropping 16 shots to go behind 16 - 26 on the 16th end. They fought back well scoring 4 shots on the 19th end & 6 shots on the last end to lose by 1 shot.
Rink 11 Brian Kenyon Bob Blaker John Huxford David Sowdon lost 14 - 21
Epsom was level 9 - 9 after 10 ends, but soon went behind 11 - 15 after 15 ends. They drew level again on the 17th end 14 - 14, but then dropped 7 shots over the last 4 ends to lose by 7 shots.
Rink 12 Keith Roberts George Sperring John Warren Jim Scott drew 24 - 24
Epsom was behind up until the 17th end, but then immediately went ahead 21 - 19. Unfortunately they then dropped a 5 to go behind again, but fought hard for the draw.
Final Score: Epsom 77 Sutton 100 Epsom 1 point Sutton 11 points
East Surrey League - Ladies
Epsom Ladies played away against Sutton in the East Surrey League on Saturday 16th July 2016. They lost on both rinks & the match 31 - 38.
Details:
Rink 8 Pat Walmsley Ruth Nixon Sylvia Smart Gill Sperring lost 15 - 16
Epsom played well for 17 ends when they led 15 - 10. However, they lost the last 4 ends dropping 6 shots to lose by just 1 shot.
Rink 10 Audrey Jones Anne Hoffmann Sandra Huxford Eileen Mills lost 16 - 22
This was a similar story to rink 8 when Epsom led 14 - 12 after 16 ends, but were then outscored 2 - 10 over the last 5 ends to lose by 6 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 31 Sutton 38 Epsom 0 points Sutton 4 points
Area 3 Top 4 Epsom 'B'
Epsom 'B' played away at Epsom Park on Thursday 14th July 2016 and were well beaten.
Details:
Rink 1 Brian Kenyon Andrew Turnbull Martin Harbottle John Huxford lost 4 - 25
Epsom had a disastrous start finding themselves 0 - 13 down after 9 ends. They were still well behind 3 - 19 after 15 ends and they conceded after 15 ends losing by 21 shots.
Chrystie League
Epsom played at home on Monday 11th July 2016 against Leatherhead and drew on 1 rink, lost on the second & lost overall 24 - 25 (½ - 3½).
Details:
Rink 1 John Savill Mike James Phil Sims Ron Snow drew 14 - 14
After 10 ends Epsom led 11 - 4 & still led 13 - 9 after 15 ends. They led Leatherhead back into the game finally ending up with a draw.
Rink 2 Bill Lawrence Derek Cash Ken Lacey Fred Read lost 10 - 11
Epsom was behind all evening. They were 7 - 10 down after 15 ends and lost by just the 1 shot.
Final Score: Epsom 24 Leatherhead 25 Epsom ½ point Leatherhead 3½ points.
Derek Cash played his first game in the Chrystie League.
East Surrey League - Men Top 10
Epsom men played away on Monday 11th July 2016 against Shirley Park in the ESL Top 10 Competition. They were outplayed in the Singles, Pairs & Triples, but won the Fours.
Details:
Singles: Terry Berry lost 2 - 21
Terry was outplayed in this singles.
Pairs: Brian Kenyon John Huxford lost 7 - 24 (17 ends played)
Epsom's Pair struggled & found themselves 4 - 15 down after 10 ends. They lost by 17 shots.
Triples: Andrew Turnbull Martin Harbottle Jim Scott lost 9 - 19
After 10 ends Epsom was 6 - 11 down & conceded on the 16th end losing by 10 shots.
Fours: Howard Ellis Keith Roberts Bob Blaker Graham Naish won 15 - 7
Epsom played well in the Fours & led 11 - 4 after 10 ends. They conceded after 15 ends with a 8 shot lead.
Final Score: Epsom 1 Shirley Park 3
Keith Roberts played his first game in the ESL Top 10.
East Surrey League - Men
Epsom men played away on Sunday 10th July 2016 against Purley Bury. They won on 2 rinks, lost on 2 rinks but won overall 82 - 80 (8 - 4). This was another nail biter with the match being decided on the very last end on rink 4.
This was the fourth game in a row that Epsom has beaten Purley Bury.
Details:
Rink 1 Stefan Tomm George Sperring Martin Harbottle Jim Scott won 21 - 18
This was a very close game with the scores level, 8 - 8 after 10 ends. Epsom then had 5 good ends to go ahead 17 - 12. Purley Bury came back well to level once again on the 20th end, 18 - 18. Jim faced two shots down when he went to play, but managed to trail the jack for 3 shots to win a very good game.
Rink 3 Keith Roberts John Hart John Huxford David Sowdon lost 16 - 20
Epsom trailed 5 - 12 after 10 ends, but fought back well with David playing some excellent bowls. They levelled 14 - 14 after 17 ends then went into a two shot lead on the next end. Purley Bury won the last 3 ends to snatch a 4 shot win.
Rink 4 Brian Kenyon Bob Blaker Peter Miller Les Owen won 28 - 19
Epsom had a good lead, 13 - 7 after 10 ends & on the 15th end scored 7 shots to go further ahead 23 - 11.
Going into the last end (with all other rinks finished) the scores across the 4 rinks were level. Epsom got the shots required to win the match & the rink by 9 shots.
Rink 5 Howard Ellis Geoff Purrott Terry Berry Graham Naish lost 17 - 23
Epsom struggled with the pace of the green on this rink. They were behind 8 - 12 after 10 ends & further behind 12 - 20 after 15 ends. They lost by 6 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 82 Purley Bury 80 Epsom 8 points Purley Bury 4 points
Past Times - Men
Epsom played against Merton Park on Saturday 9th July 2016 and won by 7 shots at home, but lost by 8 shots away.
Details:
Home: John Hart Andrew Turnbull John Huxford David Sowdon won 21 - 14
Epsom started slowly and were 7 - 10 behind after 10 ends. On the 16th end they took the lead for the first time 14 - 13 and led for the rest of the morning going on to win by 7 shots.
Away: Howard Ellis Bob Blaker Terry Berry Graham Naish lost 15 - 23
Epsom led 11 - 6 after 10 ends, but Merton Park levelled the scores 12 - 12 after 14 ends. They were outplayed over the remaining ends finally losing by 8 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 36 Merton Park 37
Mole Valley Cup
Epsom 'A' played Newdigate on Wednesday 6th July 2016 and won at home & away.
Details:
Home: Howard Ellis Andrew Turnbull John Huxford won 20 - 12
After 8 ends Epsom had a good lead 13 - 3 & they still led 18 - 7 after 12 ends. They won by 8 shots.
Away: Brian Kenyon Terry Berry John Warren won 13 - 10
This was a very close game with the lead changing end after end. Epsom was 3 - 6 down after 6 ends, took the lead on the 8th end, but went behind again 8 - 9 on the 11th end. Over the last 4 ends Epsom outscored Newdigate 6 - 1 to go on to win by 3 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 33 Newdigate 22
Area 3 Top 4
Epsom 'A' played at home on Monday 4th July 2016 against Carshalton Beeches and lost 19 - 20 on an extra end.
Details:
Rink 3 Howard Ellis Bob Blaker Keith Roberts Les Owen lost 19 - 20
After 10 ends Epsom led 11 - 9 & 15 - 14 after 15 ends. Epsom lost the lead on the 19th end 17 - 18, but levelled the scores 19 - 19 on the 21st end. Epsom lost the extra end.
Chrystie League
Epsom played at home on Monday 4th July 2016 against Bookham and won on 1 rink, lost on the second & lost overall 30 - 32 (1 - 3).
Details:
Rink 1 Arthur Upward Bob Lister Phil Sims Ron Snow lost 10 - 10
After 10 ends Epsom trailed 5 - 11 and went further behind 8 - 18 after 15 ends. They lost by 9 shots.
Rink 2 John Savill David Ganney Ken Lacey Fred Read won 20 - 13
Epsom was behind 5 - 10 after 10 ends, but came back well to lead 16 - 12 after 15 ends. They maintained this momentum to win by 7 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 30 Bookham 32 Epsom 1 point Bookham 3 points
East Surrey League - Ladies
Epsom Ladies played at home against Godstone in the East Surrey League on Sunday 3rd July 2016. They lost on both rinks & the match 35 - 42.
Details:
Rink 3 Audrey Jones Sue Needham Anne Hoffmann Eileen Mills lost 21 - 23
Epsom was 11 - 12 down after 10 ends, but drew level 15 - 15 after 15 ends. On the 18th end Epsom led 21 - 18, but lost the last 3 ends to lose by 2 shots.
Rink 4 Ruth Baker Dolly Snow Sylvia Smart Gill Sperring lost 14 - 19
After 10 ends Epsom led 9 - 6, but went behind 11 - 13 after 15 ends. Going into the last end Epsom was just 1 shot down, 14 - 15 but dropped 4 shots to lose by 5 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 35 Godstone 42 Epsom 0 points Godstone 4 points
Sue Needham played in her very first East Surrey League match.
East Surrey League - Men
Epsom men played at home on Saturday 2nd July 2016 against Old Coulsdon. Epsom won on 3 rinks, lost on one rink & won the match 91 - 55 (10 - 2). This was the fourth match in a row that Epsom have beaten Old Coulsdon and the win was better than the previous best win in 2014 (92 - 61 +31 shots).
Details:
Rink 3 Howard Ellis Phil Sims Terry Berry Graham Naish lost 12 - 20
Epsom was behind on this rink all afternoon. They were 6 - 8 down after 10 ends, 10 - 14 adrift after 15 ends and lost by 8 shots.
Rink 4 Stefan Tomm Bob Blaker Andrew Turnbull David Sowdon won 27 - 9
Epsom dominate this game from the start. They led 14 - 4 after 10 ends, 20 - 6 after 15 ends and went on to win by 18 shots.
Rink 5 Keith Roberts Geoff Purrott John Meningen John Warren won 21 - 14
After 9 ends the scores were level 8 - 8, but Epsom had 6 good ends to go into a 17 - 11 lead after 15 ends. They went on to win by 7 shots.
Rink 6 Brian Kenyon George Sperring Martin Harbottle Les Owen won 31 - 12
As the score suggests Epsom outplayed Old Coulsdon on this rink. They led 12 - 7 after 10 ends & extended the lead to 23 - 9 after 15 ends. Epsom finished strongly and won by 19 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 91 Old Coulsdon 55 Epsom 10 points Old Coulsdon 2 points