Welcome to the August 2018 Newsletter.  This Newsletter will contain all information from 1st August 2018
 

Sutton & District Bowling Association - Yonwin Cup Semi Final

Epsom played against Malden Manor on Thursday 30th August 2018.  This game was played at Cuddington (neutral green).  Epsom won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost the match 55 - 61.

Details:

Rink 2  Phil Sims  Bob Blaker John Warren  Jim Scott  lost 12 - 22

Epsom struggled all evening on this rink finding themselves 5 - 15 down after 10 ends.  After 18 ends they were still 11 shots behind & lost by 10 shots.

Rink 3  Pat Buckley  David Bragg Martin Harbottle Peter Miller  lost 23 - 24

After 12 ends Epsom was 10 - 16 down, but were ahead 22 - 19 on the 18th end.  They were outscored 2 - 6 over the last 3 ends to lose by just 1 shot.

Rink 4  Dave Pearce Graham Coleman  Terry Berry John Meningen  won 19 - 14

Epsom led 9 - 6 after 10 ends, but went behind 9 - 10 on the 13th end.  Epsom then scored 5 shots over the next 4 ends to take the lead once more.  Malden Manor drew level 14 - 14 on the 19th end, but Epsom scored 3 shots on end 20 & 2 shots on the last end to win by 5 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 55  Malden Manor 61.

 

The Yonwin Cup started in 1976 & Epsom have entered this Competition ever since. The first ever game was against Berrylands BC which Epsom won 66 - 54.  Epsom have won the Cup on 7 occasions - 1980, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1995 & 2003.  They have lost in 5 Finals - 1982, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2016.

Since 1976 Epsom have won 81 games & lost 35.  The best wins came in 2015 when Epsom beat Ewell 77 - 36 (41 shots) & Cuddington 74 - 33 in 2018 (41 shots).

54 members of Epsom Bowling Club have played in the Yonwin Cup since 1976.  To date significant appearances of current members are:- Graham Pilbrow has played in 75 matches, Les Owen 58, Peter Miller 58, Martin Harbottle 49, Graham Naish 43 & George Sperring 40.

Cheam, Chipstead & Cuddington have won the Yonwin Cup on 8 occasions.

The History of the Yonwin Cup & data can be read in 'Associations', 'Sutton and District' and following the links.

 

Vilamoura

Epsom played against Wallington on Thursday 30th August 2018.  This was Epsom's final match this season in this League. Epsom won at home & away & the match 46 - 17.

Details:

Home: Audrey Jones  Geoff Purrott  Fred Read  won 19 - 12

Away: Sandra Huxford Howard Ellis  Keith Roberts won 27 - 5

Final Score  Epsom 46  Wallington 17   Epsom 6 points  Wallington 0 points

 

Mixed Friendly

Epsom played away against Epsom Court on Thursday 30th August 2018.  This was Epsom's 7th match this season.  They have won 5 lost 2  Epsom won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won the match 47 - 41.

Details:

Rink 2  Bill Lawrence  Ruth Nixon Brian Kenyon    won 15 - 14

Epsom led 11 - 9 after 10 ends & 13 - 12 after 15 ends.  They won by 1 shot.

Rink 3  Mike James  Sue Needham  Heather Pigden  lost 14 - 16

Epsom was 7 - 9 down after 10 ends & 9 - 16 behind on the 15th end.  Epsom won the last 3 ends, but lost by 2 shots.

Rink 4  Brian Collis  Frank Thompson  Sylvia Smart  won 18 - 11

Epsom led all afternoon on this rink.  They led 10 - 4 after 10 ends & 14 - 10 on the 15th end.  They won by 7 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 47  Epsom Court 41

 

Ladies' Friendly

Epsom played away against Purley on Tuesday 28th August 2018.  They won on both rinks & the match 36 - 27.

Details:

Rink 3  Sandy Cooper Ruth Nixon Anne Hoffmann Sylvia Smart  won 18 - 14

Epsom took the lead on the 7th end, 6 - 5 & remained ahead for the rest of the game.  They led 16 - 10 after 15 ends & won by 4 shots.

Rink 4  Audrey Jones Sandie Harvey Sandra Huxford Heather Pigden  won 18 - 13

Epsom raced into a 10 - 0 lead after just 6 ends, but Purley came back into the game to be just 1 shot behind 12 - 11 on the 15th end.  Epsom won 5 of the last 6 ends to win by 5 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 36  Purley 27

 

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played at home against Croydon on Saturday 25th August 2018.  They won on all 4 rinks & the match 94 - 54 (12 - 0).  This was an outstanding performance across all 4 rinks with Epsom dominating the play throughout the afternoon. After 12 ends across the the 4 rinks Epsom led 60 - 30 (+30 shots) & ended the match with the best win against Croydon since they joined the League.  This was the second 12 - 0 win of the season & also the best shots difference win of the season (+40 shots).  This was Epsom's 400th match in the ESL.

Details:

Rink 2  Stefan Tomm  Graham Coleman John Hart Terry Berry  won 24 - 13

After 12 ends Epsom led 16 - 7 & 21 - 9 after 18 ends.  They won by 11 shots.

Rink 3  Howard Ellis  Pat Buckley Simon Meller  Peter Miller  won 23 - 12

Epsom were set up on this rink all afternoon by excellent bowling from the lead.  Epsom led 14 - 10 after 15 ends & went on to win by 11 shots.

Rink 4  Brian Kenyon  Bob Blaker  John Warren  Jim Scott won 21 - 13

Epsom led 13 - 5 after 12 ends & 18 - 11 after 18 ends.  They won by 8 shots.

Rink 6  Dave Pearce Phil Sims  Andrew Turnbull John Meningen  won 26 - 16

Epsom had an 8 shot advantage after 12 ends, 18 - 10.  They continued to dominate the rink & won by 10 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 94  Croydon 54   Epsom 12 points  Croydon 0 points

 

In November 2014 Croydon joined the ESL League (with Cheam) resulting in 2 divisions being formed.  Both Clubs were in Division 2.  Both Clubs gained promotion for the 2016 season.

Epsom have played Croydon 6 times.  They have won 5 & lost 1

The best win came in 2018 when Epsom won at Croydon 99 – 80 (+19).  The best rink win came in the same match, 30 – 13 (+17).  The most shots scored in a match was also in this game – 179.  The record sequence of wins is 3 (2016 – 2018).

Croydon was founded as a Men’s Bowling Club in 1749 and the Ladies section was formed in 1974.

 

Ladies' Friendly

Epsom played at home against Ashtead on Tuesday 21st August 2018.  They won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 27 - 24.

Details:

Rink 5  Lesley South  Ruth Baker Sylvia Smart  won 15 - 11

After 9 ends Epsom led 7 - 5, but the scores were level 11 - 11 on the 15th end. Epsom won the last 3 ends to win by 4 shots.

Rink 6  Sandy Cooper Dolly Snow Anne Hoffmann  lost 12 - 13

After 9 ends Epsom led 8 - 4, but just like rink 5 Ashtead levelled on 15 ends, 10 - 10. Ashtead took the lead going into the last end leaving Epsom 3 shots behind.  Epsom scored 2 shots to lose by just 1 shot.

Final Score:  Epsom 27  Ashtead 24

 

East Surrey League - Ladies - Summary (2017 figures in brackets)

There were 8 (8) games scheduled and 8 (8) played.  Of these 2 (2) were won,  5 (6) lost & 1 (0) drawn. 

250 (280) shots were scored for and 317 (334) against.  The Ladies gained 10 (9) points.

Of the 16 (16) rinks played 5 (5) were won, 11 (11) lost.  The best win was 45 – 35 v Shirley Park on 18th August & the best rink win was 31 – 10 in the same match.

13 (14) Ladies played this year in the League.

Anne Hoffmann, Audrey Jones played in all 8 matches. Ruth Baker, Trish Southgate, Sandra Huxford & Heather Pigden in 7.

 

East Surrey League - Ladies

Epsom played at home against Shirley Park on Saturday 18th August 2018.  They won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 45 - 35 (3 - 1).  This was the final match for the Ladies.

Details:

Rink 4  Sandra Huxford Trish Southgate Ruth Baker  Heather Pigden  won 31 - 10

Epsom led 15 - 6 after 10 ends & 15 - 10 after 12 ends.  Epsom then won all the remaining ends to win by 21 shots.

Rink 5  Audrey Jones  Dolly Snow Anne Hoffmann  Sylvia Smart  lost 14 - 25

Epsom led 14 - 10 after 14 ends, but then lost all the remaining ends to lose by 11 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 45  Shirley Park 35  Epsom 3 points  Shirley Park 1 point.

 

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played away against Horley on Saturday 18th August 2018.  They won on 3 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 82 - 73 (10 - 2).  After 10 ends across the 4 rinks Epsom had a commanding 29 shot advantage, but Horley came back strongly to narrow the gap to just 8 shots on 18 ends.  However, Epsom went on to win by 9 shots.

Details:

Rink 2  Phil Sims  Brian Kenyon  Terry Berry Graham Naish  won 23 - 16

Epsom stormed ahead to a 17 - 2 lead after 10 ends, but Horley came back well into the game to be 8 shots adrift on end 18 (22 - 14).  Epsom won by 7 shots.

Rink 3  Stefan Tomm  Graham Coleman  Simon Meller  Peter Miller  won 23 - 14

This rink also had a good lead on 10 ends (13 - 4), but just like rink 2 Horley came back to narrow the gap to 4 shots on the 18th end (18 - 14).  However, Epsom finished strongly and won by 9 shots.

Rink 4  Dave Pearce  Pat Buckley  Martin Harbottle  John Meningen  won 25 - 12

Again a similar story to rink 2 & 3 with Epsom leading 15 - 2 after 10 ends. However, on this rink Epsom continued to play well going on to win by 13 shots.

Rink 5  Bob Blaker  Andrew Turnbull  John Warren Jim Scott  lost 11 - 31

Not a good afternoon for Epsom on this rink.  They were 6 - 14 adrift on 10 ends, 8 - 25 down on the 18th end & lost by 20 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 82  Horley 73   Epsom 10 points  Horley 2 points

Horley joined the East Surrey League in 1998.  At the end of the 2014 season Horley were relegated to Division 2, but returned to Division 1 for the 2017 season.

Today was the 30th time Epsom have played Horley in the East Surrey League.  Epsom have won 19 & lost 10 & drawn 1.

This win today was also the 7th game in a row that Epsom have beaten Horley.

The best shot difference win against Horley came in 2010 when Epsom won 106 - 50 (+56).  The best rink win came in 2017 when the rink won 42 – 12 (+30).  Earlier this season Epsom beat Horley at home 91 – 63 (12 – 0).

Epsom were unbeaten for 10 matches v Horley 1999 – 2008.

Horley were founded in 1913 as a Men’s Bowling Club & the Ladies section was formed in 1968.

 

Vilamoura

Epsom played against Rose Hill on Friday 17th August 2018.  They won at home & away & won the match 53 - 13 (6 - 0). This win is the best result since Epsom joined this League in 2017.

Details:

Home: Brian Kenyon  Heather Pigden  Fred Read  won 29 - 8

Away: Sylvia Smart  David Bragg  Andrew Turnbull won 24 - 5

Final Score:  Epsom 53  Rose Hill 13

 

Ladies' East Surrey League

Epsom played against Caterham at home on Thursday 16th August 2018.  They lost on both rinks & the match 32 - 47 (0 - 4).

Details:

Rink 3  Lesley South  Ruth Baker  Heather Pigden  Sandra Huxford  lost 17 - 23

The scores were level 10 - 10 on the 11th end, but Epsom led 16 - 14 on end 15. They went behind 16 - 18 on the 18th end finally losing by 6 shots.

Rink 4  Audrey Jones  Dolly Snow  Anne Hoffmann  Sylvia Smart  lost 15 - 24

Epsom was 7 - 11 down after 10 ends  & 12 - 15 behind on the 15th end.  They lost by 9 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 32  Caterham 47    Epsom 0 points  Caterham 4 points.

 

Men's Friendly

Epsom played against Ashtead at home on Tuesday 14th August 2018.  They won on 3 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 88 - 40.  This win extends Epsom men's winning streak to 34 matches.  This was the 12th win out of 12 this season.

Details:

Rink 3  David Ganney  Graham Coleman  John Meningen  won 25 - 10

The scores were level 8 - 8 after 8 ends, but Epsom went ahead immediately and kept in front for the rest of the afternoon.  They led 22 - 9 after 15 ends & won by 15 shots.

Rink 4  Stefan Tomm  David Bragg  John Warren  won 32 - 6

All three Epsom players had an excellent game on this rink dominating the play all afternoon.  They led 15 - 2 after 8 ends, 27 - 2 after 12 ends & won by 26 shots.

Rink 5  Derek Martin  Frank Thompson  Bob Blaker  lost 11 - 12

Epsom was behind all afternoon right up to the 17th end when they drew level 11 - 11.  On the last end Epsom held 4 shots, but the Ashtead skip, with the last bowl, had a fortunate wick in to score the shot.

Rink 6  Bill Lawrence  Fred Read  Peter Miller  won 20 - 12

After 8 ends Epsom led 8 - 6 & were further ahead 15 - 7 on the 12th end.  They won by 8 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 88  Ashtead 40

 

Epsom remain unbeaten in Friendly matches since 31st August 2016 when they lost against Cheam Fields 50 - 68.

This is a sequence of 34 matches unbeaten.  The most games ever played in a season came in 1993 when Epsom played 37 matches.  They won 18 & lost 19.

 

Vilamoura

Epsom played against Carshalton Beeches on Monday 13th August 2018.  They won at home & away & won the match 47 - 21 (6 - 0). This was the 6th win of the season.

Home: Audrey Jones Brian Kenyon Graham Coleman  won 30 - 6

Away: Stefan Tomm  Sandie Harvey   David Bragg  won 17 - 15

Final Score:  Epsom 47  Carshalton Beeches 21   Epsom 6 points  Carshalton Beeches 0 points.

 

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played at home against Cheam on Saturday 11th August 2018.  They won on 2 rinks, lost on 2 rinks & won overall 88 - 83 (8 - 4).

Details:

Rink 3  Bill Lawrence  Pat Buckley  Simon Meller  Martin Harbottle  won 23 - 18

After 10 ends Epsom led 10 - 6, but the scores were level 12 - 12 after 13 ends. Epsom went ahead once again 21 - 13 on the 18th end & won by 5 shots.

Rink 4  Bob Blaker David Bragg  John Warren  Jim Scott  won 28 - 13

This was a very good performance on this rink with Epsom leading 12 - 2 after 8 ends & 22 - 9 after 14 ends.  They finished well going on to win by 15 shots.

Rink 5  Brian Kenyon  Geoff Purrott  John Huxford  Graham Naish  lost 19 - 33

This was certainly a game of two halves with Epsom leading 16 - 9 after 10 ends.  They lost ends 12 to 16 dropping a total of 15 shots to go behind 17 - 24.  They lost by 14 shots.

Rink 6  Dave Pearce  Keith Roberts  Andrew Turnbull  John Meningen  lost 18 - 19

Epsom found themselves 1 - 10 down after 6 ends, but then scored a total of 11 shots over the next 3 ends to take the lead 12 - 10.  They were still 17 - 14 ahead on the 15th end but lost 5 of the last 6 ends to lose by just 1 shot.

Final Score:  Epsom 88  Cheam 83    Epsom 8 points  Cheam 4 points

 

Cheam joined the East Surrey League in 2014 (with Croydon).  They played in Division 2.  They were promoted in 2016 to Division 1.

Today was the 6th time Epsom have played Cheam in the East Surrey League.  Epsom have won 4 & lost 2.

The best shot difference win against Cheam came in 2016 when Epsom won 90 – 71 (+19).  The best rink win came in the same match 32 – 13 (+19). Earlier this season Epsom beat Cheam away 86 – 70 (11 – 1).

Cheam were founded in 1932 as a Men’s Bowling Club & the Ladies section was formed in 1964.

 

Vilamoura

Epsom played against Epsom Park on Friday 10th August 2018.  They lost at home & won away & won the match 40 - 39 (4 - 2).

Details:

Home:  Ruth Baker  Anne Hoffmann  Andrew Turnbull  lost 17 - 19

Away:  Brian Collis  Sylvia Smart  Bob Blaker won 23 - 20

Final Score:  Epsom 40  Epsom Park 39   Epsom 4 points  Epsom Park 2 points

 

Men's Friendly

Epsom played against Carshalton on Wednesday 8th August 2018 in a Triples match.  They won on 2 rinks, lost on 2 rinks & won overall 69 - 55.  Epsom remain unbeaten this season this being the 11th win.

Details:

Rink 1  Bill Lawrence  Frank Thompson  Bob Blaker  lost 14 - 15

Epsom trailed all evening.  They were 6 - 11 down after 10 ends and going into the last end they were 4 shots adrift.  They picked up 3 shots to lose by just 1 shot.

Rink 2  Mick Cooper  Howard Ellis  Stefan Lukatschat  won 22 - 8

Epsom won 12 of the 18 ends on this rink.  They led 14 - 2 after 10 ends & went on to win by 14 shots.

Rink 3  Brian Kenyon  Brian Collis  Andrew Turnbull  lost 14 - 18

Epsom was in control right up to the 16th end on this rink.  They led 10 - 6 after 10 ends & 13 - 9 after 15 ends.  However, they dropped 5 shots on end 16 & 4 shots on end 17.  They lost by 4 shots.

Rink 4  Derek Martin  David Ganney  John Warren  won 19 - 14

Epsom led all night on this rink as well.  They led 13 - 8 after 10 ends & won by 5 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 69  Carshalton 55

 

Jill Harris

Epsom Bowling Club has been informed that former member Jill Harris has passed away.  The Club sends condolences to Ray (her partner) & family at this sad time.

Jill was a member at Epsom Bowling Club during the late 1990’s to 2005.  She joined with her partner Ray Hallett.  They left the Club to live in Turkey because of the warmer climate.  Both Jill & Ray were competent bowlers & represented the Club in many matches.  Before joining Epsom Bowling Club Jill & Ray were members at Raynes Park Bowling Club.  In 1993 Jill was the Surrey County Women’s President.

 

Vilamoura

Epsom played against Warlingham on Tuesday 7th August 2018.  They won at home & away & the match 49 - 24 (6 - 0).

Details:

H Bill Lawrence  Heather Pigden  Bob Blaker  won 22 - 12

Epsom led all afternoon.  They had a good lead, 17 - 7 after 12 ends & won by 10 shots.

A Sandra Huxford  Frank Thompson  Simon Meller won 27 - 12

The scores were level, 6 - 6 after 6 ends, but Epsom were ahead 18 - 11 after 12 ends.  They won by 15 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 49  Warlingham 24   Epsom 6 points  Warlingham 0 points

Frank Thompson played in his very first game in this League.

 

Chrystie League 2018

Last years figures in brackets.

This year Epsom won 9 (8), lost 1 (2) & drew 0 (0).  Epsom ended up gaining 33 (32) points and came 1st (1st) in the League.

 

In all 18 (18) members represented Epsom in the Chrystie League in 2018.  The following are some significant appearances:-

Derek Martin 9, John Hart, Bob Lister, Geoff Purrott & Bob Blaker 7, Howard Ellis, Phil Sims & Stefan Lukatschat 6.

 

Here are some facts that you may find interesting from 2018:- (2017 data in brackets)

 

Number of rinks won - 15 (15) Number of rinks lost - 5 (3) Number of rinks drawn - 0 (2).  Epsom won 6 (7) of the games 4 - 0 and lost 1 (1) games 4 - 0. 

 

The best match win was 50 - 24 (+26) against Esher on the 16th July and the only defeat came against Brockham 22 - 35 (-13) on the 9th July.

The best rink win was a 32 - 6 victory against Leatherhead on 30th July .

The highest total shots scored in a match was on 16th July against Esher when the combined score was 74 shots (50 - 24).

The lowest combined total of shots scored was 57, (22 - 35), in the match against Brockham on 9th July.

Epsom scored 392 shots for & there were 256 shots scored against in 2018.  The total points was 33.  When Epsom won the League in 2004 they gained 35 points.

 

To date since 2001 Ken Lacey has played in 97 matches, Fred Read 90,

Bob Lister 69 & Bill Lawrence 59. 

The number of members who have played in the Chrystie League since 2001 is 58. 

A little bit of history:-

Since the Chrystie League began in 2001 Epsom have played 171 matches.  Of these 99 have been won, 67 lost, 5 drawn and 9 cancelled.  One match was conceded in 2016.

The highest number of shots scored in a season was in 2018 (392) when Epsom were the Champions.  The most shots scored against in a year was in 2010 - 327.

 

Since 2001 Epsom have a very good record in this league, winning in 2004, 2017 & 2018, and 2nd in 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2013.

 

All the facts on the Chrystie League can be viewed on our Website.  These include all the teams for each game played since 2001.  It also includes the number of appearances made by each member over this time.

 

Chrystie League

Epsom played their last game against Pippbrook on Monday 6th August 2018.  They won on both rinks & the match 39 - 28 (4 - 0).

Details:

Rink 1  Derek Martin  Phil Sims  Geoff Purrott  John Hart  won 21 - 14

Epsom led all evening.  They were 16 - 4 ahead after 10 ends & won by 7 shots.

Rink 2  Bill Lawrence  Brian Kenyon  Andrew Turnbull  Bob Blaker  won 18 - 14

This rink was also ahead all evening.  They led 12 - 7 after 10 ends & won by 4 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 39  Pippbrook 28  Epsom 4 points  Pippbrook 0 points

 

Ladies ESL

Epsom played against Godstone on Sunday 5th August 2018.  They won on on rink, lost on 1 rink & drew the match 27 - 27 (2 - 2).

Details:

Rink 5  Audrey Jones  Ruth Baker  Anne Hoffmann  Sylvia Smart won 18 - 7

Rink 6  Trish Southgate  Dolly Snow  Heather Pigden  Sandra Huxford  lost 9 - 20.

Final Score:  Epsom 27  Godstone 27   Epsom 2 points  Godstone 2 points

 

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played at home against Wallington on Saturday 4th August 2018.  They won on 3 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 84 - 65 (10 - 2).

Details:

Rink 1  Bill Lawrence  Pat Buckley  John Hart  Peter Miller  won 21 - 11

Epsom was ahead all afternoon on this rink.  They led 15 - 7 after 15 ends & won by 10 shots

Rink 2  Phil Sims  Keith Roberts  John Huxford  Jim Scott  won 27 - 18

This was close for the first 10 ends when Epsom led 9 - 8.  However, Epsom had the better of the rest of the game & led 24 - 17 after 18 ends & won by 9 shots.

Rink 3  Howard Ellis  Bob Blaker John Warren Terry Berry   lost 14 - 20

Epsom led 5 - 0 after 3 ends, but lost the next 8 ends to go behind 5 - 11. They were 10 - 18 down on the 18th end & lost by 6 shots.

Rink 4  Dave Pearce  Geoff Purrott  Martin Harbottle  John Meningen  won 22 - 16

This was similar to rink 3 at the start with Epsom 7 - 0 ahead after 3 ends then losing the next 6 ends to go 7 - 8 down.  The scores were level 12 - 12 after 14 ends, but Epsom went behind again 13 - 16 on the 16th end.  However, Epsom won the last 5 ends to win by 6 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 84  Wallington 65    Epsom 10 points  Wallington 2 points

Today this was the 34th time Epsom has played Wallington.  Epsom have won 23 & lost 11.

The best win against Wallington came in 2005 when Epsom won 109 – 56 (+30).  This game is also the highest number of shots in a match (165).  The best rink win came in 2006, 39 – 9 (+30).  The record sequence of wins is 11 (2001 – 2011).  Epsom have won 5 of the last 6 matches.

Earlier this season Epsom beat Wallington 83 – 65 (+18), 10 – 2.

Wallington were relegated to Division 2 for the 2017 season, but were promoted back to Division 1 straight away for the 2018 season.

Wallington were founded in 1920 as a Men’s Bowling Club so will celebrate their Centenary in 2020.  The Ladies section was formed in 1975.

 

East Surrey League - Ladies

Epsom played at home against Wallington on Saturday 4th August 2018.  They won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 23 - 20 (3 - 1).  This was the first win for the Ladies this season.  The Ladies only played 15 ends.

Details:

Rink 5  Audrey Jones  Trish Southgate  Heather Pigden  Sandra Huxford  lost 8 - 11

Epsom was behind all afternoon.  They were 3 - 8 down after 10 ends & lost by 3 shots.

Rink 6  Lesley South  Anne Hoffmann  Ruth Nixon  Sylvia Smart  won 15 - 9

Epsom was 11 - 7 ahead after 10 ends & won by 6 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 23  Wallington 20   Epsom 3 points  Wallington 1 point

 

Ladies Friendly

Epsom Ladies played away against Epsom Park on Thursday 2nd August 2018.  They won on both rinks,  & won overall 22 - 16.  This match was reduced to 12 ends because of the intense heat.

Details:

Rink 4  Sandy Cooper Ruth Nixon Sylvia Smart  won 10 - 8

Epsom was 1 - 7 down after 5 ends & 3 - 8 behind after 8 ends.  However, Epsom won the last 4 ends to win by 2 shots.

Rink 5  Sandie Harvey Anne Hoffmann  Heather Pigden  won 12 - 8

Epsom led all afternoon on this rink.  They led 7 - 4 after 5 ends, 9 - 8 after 10 ends & won by 4 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 22  Epsom Park 16