Ladies' Friendly

Epsom played away against Ashtead on Tuesday 30th August 2022 and won on both rinks & the match 35 - 33.

Details:

Rink 3  Sue Carter Christine Summerfield Sandie Harvey  won 17 - 16

Epsom were 8 - 10 down on end 9, but took the lead 3 ends later. They were behind again on end 16, 15 - 16, but scored 2 singles on the last 2 ends to win by 1 shot.

Rink 4  Audrey Jones Sandy Cooper Mary Green  won 18 - 17

Epsom were also behind on end 9 on this rink, 6 - 9, but drew level 13 - 13 on end 15.  They scored 5 shots on end 17 & won by 1 shot.

Final Score:  Epsom 35  Ashtead 33

Sue Carter played her very first match in a Ladies friendly.

Jubilee Day Celebrations

Epsom held a day of celebration on Monday 29th August 2022.  It turned out to be a very successful day.

38 members took part in a fun afternoon of bowls which was followed by an excellent barbeque with many guests joining the bowlers..

Epsom Bowling Club would like to thank everyone who made the day such a success.  A lot of hard work went into organising the day from looking after the car park, preparing food, cooking on the barbeque and clearing up.

Thanks to you all.

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played away against Chipstead on Saturday 25th August 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 50 - 81 (2 - 8).

Details:

Rink 1  David Fearn Peter Miller Wayne Thornton Les Owen  lost 14 - 32

Epsom led 10 - 4 after 7 ends, but lost the next 8 ends to go 10 - 26 down.  They lost by 18 shots.

Rink 2  Brian Kenyon Bob Blaker Keith Roberts Jim Scott  won 29 - 15

Epsom led 17 - 5 after 10 ends & 21 - 8 after 15 ends.  They lost the last 3 ends, but won by 14 shots.

Rink 5  Phil Sims Ted Ray Andrew Turnbull John Warren  lost 7 - 34

Epsom were 7 - 16 down after 12 ends and lost all the remaining ends to lose by 27 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 50  Chipstead 81   Epsom 2 points  Chipstead 8 points.

East Surrey League - Ladies

Epsom away against Godstone on Saturday 27th August 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 33 - 36 (1 - 3).

Details:

Rink 3  Fi Drinkall Liz Hind Trish Southgate Mary Green  lost 14 - 21

Epsom led 10 - 6 after 10 ends, but were 11 - 13 down on end 15.  They lost by 7 shots.

Rink 5  Sandy Cooper Penny Payne Sandie Harvey Ruth Baker  won 19 - 15

Epsom led 11 - 6 after 10 ends & 15 - 12 after 15 ends.  They won by 4 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 33 Godstone 36  Epsom 1 point  Godstone 3 points

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played at home against Wallington on Thursday 25th August 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & drew overall 51 - 51 (4 - 6).

Details:

Rink 3  David Fearn  Peter Miller Andrew Turnbull Les Owen  won 19 - 14

Epsom led 9 - 5 after 10 ends & 18 - 8 after 15 ends.  They lost 4 of the last 6 ends, but won by 5 shots.

Rink 4  Stefan Tomm Bob Blaker Ted Ray John Warren  lost 18 - 21

Epsom led 10 - 8 after 10 ends & 16 - 13 after 15 ends. They lost 5 of the last 6 ends to lose by 3 shots.

Rink 5  Brian Kenyon John Hart Keith Roberts Wayne Thornton  lost 14 - 16

Epsom were 5 - 11 down on end 10 & 8 - 15 behind on end 17.  They won 3 of the last 4 ends, but lost by 2 shots.

Final Result:  Epsom 51  Wallington 51   Epsom 4 points  Wallington 6 points

Did you know

This is the 40th time that Epsom have played Wallington in this league.  They have won 26 & lost 14.

Wallington were one of 7 founder members when the league was started in 1978.  Epsom joined later in the same year.

Epsom Team v Surrey President on 23rd August 2022.

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Vilamoura Mixed League

Epsom played Ewell Village in the Vilamoura League on Wednesday 24th August 2022 and lost at home & away and the match 24 - 46 (0 - 6).

Details:

Home: Rink 6  Sandy Cooper John Lystor Stefan Tomm lost 10 - 25

Epsom were 4 - 13 down after 9 ends & 7 - 21 behind after 15 ends.  They lost by 15 shots.

Away: Rink 2  Liz Hind Brian Kenyon Brian Collis lost 14 - 21

Epsom led 14 - 8 after 12 ends, but lost the remaining ends to lose by 7 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 24  Ewell Village 46  Epsom 0 points  Ewell Village 6 points

Did you know

Epsom joined this league in 2017 & Ewell Village joined in 2021.

This season Epsom have played 9 matches, won 5, lost 4 & one game the points were shared.

This was the 49th match played in this league & Epsom have won 32, lost 16, drawn 1 & 2 games have been cancelled.

Epsom won the league in 2017 & 2018

Surrey County Bowling Association - Leopard Award

Les Owen was presented with the Surrey Leopard Award at the Epsom v President's team on Tuesday 23rd August 2022. Les becomes the third member of Epsom Bowling Club to be presented with this Award. (Tony Jackman 1999 & Denis Neville in 2003).

The Surrey Leopard Award aims to encourage, foster, promote and maintain a sense of pride and enthusiasm by members of outdoor clubs affiliated to the County. It recognises outstanding and distinguished services in administration and other duties at Club level which may have been given over a number of years or, depending on the quality, range and depth of the contributions, may have been over a shorter period. The extent to which they have directly or indirectly assisted the County Association in achieving its objectives will also be taken into account. The award is not extended to recognition of playing skills and/or services to management at Association level which are sufficiently recognised through other honours outlined in the Award of Honours Policy. Successful nominees will receive the Surrey Leopard Award, blazer flash and a Certificate describing the award.

Guidelines for Submissions

It is the highest honour in Surrey for CLUB bowlers. Whilst there may be occasions when a nominating club may wish to have taken into consideration also significant contributions made by member at a previous club, it is only the member’s current club that may propose him for the Surrey Leopard

Mixed Match v the Surrey President

Epsom played against the Surrey President on Tuesday 23rd August 2022 and won on 1 rink, drew on 1 rink, lost on 4 rinks & lost overall 92 - 130. Before the game began the President, Martin Harbottle presented Les Owen with the Leopard Award.  Everyone enjoyed an excellent meal after the game.  The Men's Captain Les Owen thanked everyone who made the day a huge success.

Details:

Rink 1 Lynn Phillips John Lystor Brian Collis Wayne Thornton lost 10 - 34

Epsom played a very strong Surrey side & were 3 - 18 down after 10 ends.  They lost by 24 shots.

Rink 2  Penny Payne Frances Suttonwood Bob Blaker Ted Ray  lost 18 - 21

Epsom were 8 - 13 down after 10 ends, and 8 - 17 behind on end 14.  They won 5 of the remaining ends & lost by 3 shots.

Rink 3  Stefan Tomm Christine Summerfield Mick Cooper Les Owen  drew 18 - 18

Epsom were 7 - 10 down on end 10 & 11 - 16 behind on end 15.  They won 4 of the last 6 ends to tie the rink.

Rink 4  David Fearn Sue Skinner Mary Green Keith Roberts  lost 11 - 17

Epsom were 9 - 10 down on end 13 & 10 - 15 behind on end 18.  They lost by 6 shots.

Rink 5  Ruth Baker Frank Thompson Sandie Harvey John Warren  lost 9 - 30

Epsom were 3 - 16 down on end 16 & 7 - 20 behind on end 17.  They lost by 21 shots.

Rink 6  Brian Kenyon Liz Hind Sandy Cooper Fred Read  won 26 - 10

Epsom led 12 - 3 after 10 ends & 17 - 9 after 15 ends. They won the last 3 ends ^ won by 16 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 92  Surrey President 130

Sutton & District Bowling Association - Arthur Hughes Triples

Epsom played at Chessington against Southey on Monday 22nd August 2022 and lost 13 - 20.

Details:

Rink 1  David Fearn David Bragg Fred Read lost 13 - 20

Epsom were level 6 - 6 after 7 ends, but were 14 - 18 down after 14 ends.  They lost by 7 shots.

East Surrey League - Ladies

Epsom played away against Shirley Park on Sunday 21st August 2022 and lost on both rinks & the match 39 - 54 (0 - 4).

Details:

Rink 1  Christine Summerfield Frances Suttonwood Fi Drinkall Ruth Baker  lost 22 - 26

The scores were level 12 - 12 after 10 ends & Epsom were ahead 22 - 17 on end 16.  However, they lost all the remaining ends to lose by 4 shots.

Rink 2  Sue Skinner Liz Hind Sandy Cooper Trish Southgate  lost 17 - 28

Epsom were 4 - 22 down after 13 ends & 16 - 23 behind after 18 ends.  They lost by 11 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 39  Shirley Park 54  Epsom 0 points  Shirley Park 4 points

Did you know

Epsom have played Shirley Park 13 times in this league and won 6, lost 6 & drawn 1.  This season the ladies have played 8 games, won 3 & lost 5. Since joining this league Epsom have played 181 matches, won 91, lost 86 & drawn 4.

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played away against Ashtead on Saturday 20th August 2022 and won on 1 rink, drew on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 63 - 51 (7 - 3). After 10 ends across the 3 rinks Epsom we 22 - 32 down, but were level 42 - 42 after 15 ends.  They went on to win by 12 shots.

Details:

Rink 3  Brian Kenyon Ted Ray Keith Roberts Andrew Turnbull  lost 16 - 18

Epsom were 8 - 9 down after 10 ends & 14 - 15 behind after 15 ends.  They lost by 2 shots.

Rink 4  David Fearn Peter Miller Wayne Thornton Les Owen  won 26 - 12

The scores were level 9 - on end 11, but Epsom went behind on the next end.  However, they won the next 6 ends picking up 15 shots to go ahead 24 - 10.  They won by 14 shots.

Rink 5  Stefan Tomm Bob Blaker John Hart John Warren  drew 21 - 21

Epsom were 8 - 17 down after 12 ends, but won the next 6 ends to go ahead 21 - 17.  They lost the last 3 ends & tied the rink.

Final Score:  Epsom 63  Ashtead 51  Epsom 7 points  Ashtead 3 points

Did you know

The last time Epsom lost to Ashtead was in 2006.  They have won all games since then except a draw (84 - 84) in 2009.

Epsom have played Ashtead 31 times in this league & won 25, lost 5 & drawn 1.

Vilamoura Mixed League

Epsom played against Rose Hill on Friday 19th August 2022 and drew at home, lost away & lost overall 23 - 39 (1 - 5).

Details:

Home: Penny Payne Paul Maskell Fred Read drew 17 - 17

Away: Barry Coe David Fearn Trish Southgate lost 6 - 22

Final Score:  Epsom 23  Rose Hill 39  Epsom 1 point  Rose Hill 5 points

Barry Coe & Paul Maskell played in their very first Vilamoura League match.

East Surrey League - Ladies

Epsom Ladies played away against Caterham on Thursday 18th August 2022 and won on 1 rinks, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 33 - 34 (1- 3).

Details:

Rink 1  Audrey Jones Sandy Cooper Christine Summerfield Sandie Harvey  won 17 - 15

Epsom led 9 - 3 after 10 ends & 14 - 6 after 15 ends.  Caterham won 3 of the last 4 ends, but Epsom won by 2 shots.

Rink 2  Fi Drinkall Liz Hind Frances Suttonwood Trish Southgate  lost 16 - 19

Epsom were 6 - 13 down after 10 ends & 11 - 15 behind after 15 ends.  They lost by 3 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 33  Caterham 34  Epsom 1 point  Caterham 3 points

Did you know

This was the 7th match in this league this season & Epsom have won 3 & lost 4.

Christine Summerfield played in her very first league game.

East Surrey League - Mid Week Triples

Epsom played at home against Old Coulsdon on Thursday 18th August 2022 and won on 2 rinks, drew on the third & won overall 66 - 38 (9 - 1).

Details:

Rink 1  Brian Kenyon John Lystor Bob Blaker  won 35 - 8

Epsom dominated this rink winning 12 of the 18 ends.  They led 18 - 3 after 9 ends & won by 27 shots.

Rink 2  Kevin Phillips Derek Hoffmann Ted Ray  won 17 - 16

Epsom led 10 - 4 after 9 ends & 17 - 6 after 14 ends.  They lost the last 4 ends & won by just 1 shot.

Rink 3  Geoff Virgo Mick Cooper Wayne Thornton  drew 14 - 14

Epsom were 8 - 9 down after 9 ends & 12 - 14 behind going into the last end. Wayne, with the very last bowl, was 1 down, but played an excellent bowl to trail the jack back to 2 Epsom bowls.

Final Score:  Epsom 66  Old Coulsdon 38   Epsom 9 points  Old Coulsdon 1 point.

Brian Kenyon & Derek Hoffmann played in their very first game in this league.  Kevin Phillips played his very first competitive match for Epsom Bowling Club.

Did you know

Epsom have played 7 games so far in this new league & won 3 & lost 4.

24 members have played in this league so far.

Men Friendly

Epsom played away against Ashtead on Tuesday 16th August 2022 in a Triples match and won on 2 rinks, drew on 1 rink & won overall 60 - 32.

Details:

Rink 3  Barry Coe Frank Thompson Keith Roberts  won 30 7

Epsom led 8 - 5 after 8 ends & then won the next 7 ends to go further ahead 26 - 5.  They won y 23 shots.

Rink 4  Sue Carter Brian Kenyon John Warren  drew 15 - 15

Epsom were 4 - 10 down after 10 ends, but won 6 of the remaining ends to tie the scores.

Rink 5  Stefan Tomm John Hart Les Owen  won 15 - 10

Epsom were 8 - 6 after 9 ends, but led 13 - 9 after 15 ends.  They won by 5 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 60  Ashtead 32

Barry Coe played his first men's friendly game for Epsom Bowling Club & Sue Carter played her very first competitive game for the Club.

Did you know

The first recorded friendly fixture between Epsom & Ashtead was in 1992. There have been several years when the clubs did not play each other.  However, they have met 17 times with Epsom winning 13 & losing 4.

This season Epsom have played 7 friendly matches & won 5 & lost 2. You may be interested to know that in 2004 Epsom had 27 friendly matches, but now the Club only has 12 games on the calendar. (four of these have also been cancelled).

East Surrey League - Mid Week Triples

Epsom played at home against Chipstead on Tuesday 16th August 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 50 - 51 (2 - 8). After 9 ends across the 3 rinks the scores were level 25 - 25, but Epsom were behind 38 - 43 on ends 15.  They lost by just 1 shot.

Details:

Rink 1  Jud Drinkall Geoff Virgo Ted Ray  lost 15 - 16

Epsom led 9 - 6 after 9 ends, but were 10 - 15 down on end 15. They scored 3 shots on the last end & lost by just 1 shot.

Rink 2  Wayne Thornton John Lystor Mick Cooper  lost 11 - 30

Epsom were 4 - 18 down after 9 ends & lost by 19 shots.

Rink 3  David Fearn Brian Collis Fred Read  won 24 - 5

Epsom led 12 - 1 after 9 ends & 22 - 4 after 15 ends.  They won by 19 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 50  Chipstead 51  Epsom 2 points  Chipstead 8 points

Jud Drinkall & Geoff Virgo played in their first competitive match for Epsom Bowling Club in this game.

Brian Collis played his first game in this league.

Did you know

Epsom have played 6 games in this league this season, won 2 & lost 4.

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played away against Cheam on Saturday 13th August 2022 and won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 45 - 33 (8 - 2). It was decided to play 15 ends in this game because of the heat.  After 8 ends across the 3 rinks Epsom led 29 - 14 & went on to win by 12 shots.

Details:

Rink 4  Stefan Tomm Bob Blaker Andrew Turnbull John Warren  lost 11 - 13

Epsom were 3 - 7 down after 7 ends, but took the lead 9 - 7 after 10 ends.  Going into the last end the scores were level 11 - 11, but Epsom dropped 2 shots to lose by 2.

Rink 5  John Hart Ted Ray Keith Roberts Jim Scott  won 19 - 8

Epsom led 12 - 2 after 7 ends & 13 - 8 after 11 ends.  They won by 11 shots.

Rink 6  David Fearn Peter Miller Wayne Thornton Les Owen  won 15 - 12

Epsom led 10 - 5 after 7 ends & 13 - 8 after 11 ends.  They won by 3 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 45  Cheam 33  Epsom 8 points  Cheam 2 points

Did you know

Epsom have played Cheam 11 times in this league and won 7 & lost 3.

East Surrey League - Mid Week Triples

Epsom played at home against Cheam Fields on Tuesday 9th August 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 52 - 58 (2 - 8).

Details:

Rink 4  Derek Martin Frank Thompson John Hart  lost 14 - 16

Epsom led 9 - 6 after 8 ends, but lost the next 6 ends to go 9 - 13 down.  They lost by 2 shots.

Rink 5  David Fearn John Lystor Mick Cooper  lost 16 - 25

Epsom were 11 - 13 down after 9 ends, but were outscored 5 - 12 by Cheam Fields over the remaining ends to lose by 9 shots.

Rink 6  Richard Price Richard Senior Geoff Purrott  won 22 - 17

Epsom were 8 - 13 down after 9 ends, but dominated the rest of the game and went on to win by 5 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 52  Cheam Fields 58   Epsom 2 points  Cheam Fields 8 points

Richard Price & Geoff Purrott played their first game in this league.

Vilamoura Mixed League

Epsom played against Warlingham Park on Tuesday 9th August 2022 and won at home & away.  They won 29 - 14 (6 - 0). Both Clubs decided to play 14 ends because of the heat.

Details:

Home: John Savill Ruth Baker Fred Read won 13 - 7

The scores were level 5 - 5 after7 ends, but Epsom went on to win by 6 shots.

Away: Audrey Jones Phil Sims Brian Kenyon won 16 - 7

Epsom led 11 - 3 after 8 ends & went on to win by 9 shots.

Final score:  Epsom29  Warlingham Park 14  Epsom 6 points  Warlingham Park 0 points

Final Score: Epsom  Warlingham Park  Epsom 6 points  Warlingham Park 0 points

Chrystie League 2022

2021 figures in brackets.

This year Epsom won 7 (5), lost 2 (4) & drew 0 (0). Epsom ended up gaining 26 (20) points and came 2nd (4th) in the League.

In all 20 (19) members represented Epsom in the Chrystie League in 2022.  The following are some significant appearances:-

Fred Read 9, Mick Cooper 8, John Savill 6, David Fearn & Phil Sims 5.

Here are some facts that you may find interesting from 2022:- (2021 data in brackets)

Number of rinks won 10 (8) Number of rinks lost 8 (10) Number of rinks drawn 0 (0).  Epsom won 2 (1) of the games 4 - 0 and lost 1 (2) games 4 - 0. 

The best match win was 44 - 21 (+23) against Esher on the 27th June 2022.

The best rink win was a 30 - 3 victory in the same game.

The highest total shots scored in a match was 70 shots on 25th July 2022 v Brockham (46 - 26). The lowest combined total of shots scored was 50, (33 - 27) was in the match against Esher on 1st August 2022.

In 2022 Epsom scored 328 (267) shots for & there were 258 (261) shots scored against.

The total points gained was 26 (20). When Epsom won the League in 2004 they achieved 35 points.

The number of members who have played in the Chrystie League since 2001 is 81. 

A little bit of history:-

Since the Chrystie League began in 2001 Epsom have played 197 matches.  Of these 117 have been won, 76 lost, 5 drawn and 11 cancelled. 

The highest number of shots scored in a season was in 2018 (392) when Epsom were the Champions

Since 2001 Epsom have a very good record in this league, winning in 2004, 2017 & 2018, and 2nd in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2013 & 2022.

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 away against Bookham on Monday 8th August 2022 and won on both rinks & the match 37 - 31 (4 - 0).

This was Epsom's last Chrystie League game this season & the second 4 - 0 win.

Details:

Rink 3  Paul Maskell Richard Price Mick Cooper Fred Read  won 16 - 13

Epsom led 9 - 2 after 9 ends & 13 - 5 after 12 ends.  They lost the next 4 ends, but were still ahead 13 - 10. They won by 3 shots.

Rink 4  Derek Martin John Savill John Wellard Frank Thompson  won 21 - 18

Epsom led 10 - 8 after 9 ends, but went behind 12 - 13 on end 13.  They outscored Bookham 9 - 5 over the remaining ends to win by 3 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 37  Bookham 31   Epsom 4 points  Bookham 0 points

Did you know

Epsom have played Bookham 40 times in this league.  They have won 24, lost 15, drawn 1 & there have been 2 cancelled games.

This season Epsom have played 9 matches, won 7 & lost 2.  They have scored 27 points.

A full report on the season will appear here shortly.

Mixed Friendly v Bletchingley

Epsom played at home against Bletchingley on Sunday 7th August 2022 and drew on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 38 - 55.

Details:

Rink 2  Elaine Coe Karen Wellard Frank Thompson  lost 11 - 25

Epsom were 4 - 11 down after 9 ends & further behind 8 - 22 on end 14.  They lost by 14 shots.

Rink 3  Paul Maskell John Wellard Stefan Tomm  drew 11 - 11

Epsomled 7 - 5 after 9 ends & 10 - 8 after 14 ends. They lost 3 of the last 4 ends to tie the rink.

Rink 4  Barry Coe Penny Payne David Fearn  lost 16 - 19

Epsom led 9 - 7 after 9 ends & 16 - 12 after 16 ends.  They dropped 9 shots over the last 3 ends to lose by 3 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 38  Bletchingley 55

Barry Coe played in his very first Mixed match for Epsom Bowling Club.  Karen Wellard played her first match for the Club.

Did you know

Epsom first played Bletchingley in a mixed match in 2015.  Since then the clubs have played each other 5 times.  Epsom have won 2 & lost 3.  This season Epsom have played 4 mixed friendly games, won 2 & lost 2. Unfortunately 3 games have been cancelled.

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played away against Wallington on Saturday 6th August 2022 won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 58 - 66 (2 - 8).

Details:

Rink 2  David Bragg Phil Sims Keith Roberts Les Owen  lost 16 - 19

Epsom led 10 - 6 after 10 ends, but went behind 11 - 12 on end 15.  They drew level on end 20, but dropped 3 shots.

Rink 3  Stefan Tomm Bob Blaker Andrew Turnbull John Warren  won 24 - 17

Epsom led 11 - 6 after 10 ends and 21 - 9 after 16 ends.  They were outscored 3 - 8 by Wallington over the rest of the game, but won by 7 shots.

Rink 4  David Fearn Peter Miller Ted Ray Wayne Thornton  los 18 - 30

Epsom were behind 9 - 14 after 10 ends & 13 - 25 behind on end 15.  They lost by 12 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 58  Wallington 66  Epsom 2 points  Wallington 8 points

East Surrey League - Ladies

Epsom played away against Wallington on Saturday 6th August 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 34 - 38 (1 - 3).

Details:

Rink 5  Audrey Jones Fi Drinkall Trish Southgate Mary Green  lost 11 - 18

Epsom were 6 - 8 down after 10 ends & further behind 8 - 14 on end 15.  They lost by 7 shots.

Rink 6  Sandy Cooper Frances Suttonwood Sandie Harvey Ruth Baker  won 23 - 20

Epsom led 13 - 6 on end 10 & 17 - 13 after 15 ends.  They won by 3 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 34  Wallington 38  Epsom 1 point  Wallington 3 points

Vilamoura Mixed League

Epsom played against Croydon on Friday 5th August 2022 and won at home, lost away & lost overall 27 - 29 (2 - 4).

Details:

Home: Audrey Jones Phil Sims Fred Read won 17 - 9

Epsom led 7 - 3 after 9 ends & 14 - 6 after 14 ends.  They won by 8 shots.

Away: Liz Hind Trish Southgate Brian Kenyon  lost 10 - 20

After 9 ends Epsom were 2 - 16 down & 6 - 18 behind after 15 ends.  They lost by 10 shots.

Final Score: Epsom 27  Croydon 29    Epsom 2 points  Croydon 4 points

East Surrey League - Mid Week Triples

Epsom played at home against Purley on Thursday 4th August 2022 and drew on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 42 - 49 (1 - 9).

Details:

Rink 1  Tony Green Mick Cooper Fred Read  lost 13 - 18

Epsom were 8 - 9 down after 9 ends & lost by 5 shots.

Rink 3  Michael Bennett Richard Senior Stefan Tomm  drew 13 - 13

Epsom were 4 - 8 down after 9 ends & 9 - 12 behind after 15 ends.  They scored 4 shots over the last 3 ends to tie the rink.

Rink 4  Paul Maskell John Lystor John Hart  lost 16 - 18

Epsom were 9 - 11 down after 9 ends & 13 - 17 behind after 15 ends.  They lost by 2 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 42  Purley 49  Epsom 1 point Purley 9 points.

Ladies' Friendly

Epsom Ladies played at home against Epsom Park on Thursday 4th August 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 38 - 23.

Details:

Rink 5  Liz Hind Frances Suttonwood Mary Green  lost 7 - 15

Epsom led 3 - 1 after 3 ends, but lost the next 6 ends to go 3 - 9 down (9  ends). They were outscored 4 - 6 over the remaining ends & lost by 8 shots.

Rink 6  Sandy Cooper Sue Skinner  Sandie Harvey  won 31 - 8

Epsom led 13 - 5 after 8 ends & outscored Epsom Park 18 - 3 over the last 10 ends.  They won by 23 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 38  Epsom Park 23

Mixed Friendly

Epsom played at home against Reigate Priory on Tuesday 2nd August 2022 in a mixed friendly match and won on 2 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 49 - 47.

Details:

Rink 1  Brian Kenyon Christine Summerfield Mary Green  won 15 - 13

Epsom led 8 - 6 after 10 ends & were further ahead 14 - 8 after 15 ends.  They won by 2 shots.

Rink 3  Mick Cooper Sue Skinner Bob Blaker  lost 17 - 18

Epsom were 6 - 7 down after 9 ends, but led 17 - 11 on end 15.  They lost the last 3 ends to lose by 1 shot.

Rink 5  Audrey Jones John Lystor Sandy Cooper   won 17 - 16

Epsom were 8 - 9 down after 8 ends & lost the next 3 ends to go further behind 8 - 13.  They were still 14 - 16 down on end 16, but scored 3 shots over the last 2 ends to win by 1 shot.

Final Score:  Epsom 49  Reigate Priory 47

Christine Summerfield played in her first mixed match for Epsom Bowling Club.

East Surrey League - Ladies

Epsom played at home against Sutton on Tuesday 2nd August 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 39 - 38 (3 - 1).

Details:

Rink 4  Fi Drinkall Frances Suttonwood Sandie Harvey Mary Green  won 27 - 19

Epsom got off to an excellent start when the led 13 -0 after just 5 ends.  They led 21 - 6 on end 10 & 23 - 14 after 15 ends.  They won by 8 shots.

Rink 5  Liz Hind Sandy Cooper Trish Southgate Ruth Baker  lost 12 - 19

The scores were level 10 - 10 after 12 ends, bu Epsom were 12 - 14 down on end 18.  They lost by 7 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 39  Sutton 38   Epsom 3 points  Sutton 1 point

Chrystie League

Epsom played away against Esher on Monday 1st August 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 33 - 27 (3 - 1).

Details:

Rink 3 Barry Coe David Fearn Mick Cooper Phil Sims  lost 16 - 17

Epsom led 9 - 4 after 9 ends, but were 12 - 16 down on end 15.  Going into the last end the scores were level, 16 - 16, but Epsom dropped 1 shot to lose the rink by just 1 shot.

Rink 4  Paul Maskell Richard Price John Wellard Fred Read  won 17 - 10

Epsom led 10 - 6 after 9 ends & outscored Esher 7 - 4 over the remaining ends to win by 7 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 33  Esher 27  Epsom 3 points  Esher 1 point.

Did you know

Barry Coe played his very first match for Epsom in this game.

With 1 game to play Epsom have played 8 games, won 6 & lost 2.  Epsom are 2nd in the League after this game.

Chrystie League

Epsom played away against Esher on Monday 1st August 2022 and

Details:

Did you know

Epsom have played Esher 40 times in this league and won 25, lost 12, drawn 2 & 2 games have been cancelled.

This season Epsom have played 8 games, won 5 & lost 2.

Epsom beat Esher at home earlier in the season 44 - 21.