Men's Past Times
Epsom'A' played Monotype in the Past Times Competition on Tuesday 30th June 2015 and won at home, lost away & lost overall 37 - 38.
Details:
Home: Stefan Tomm Ron Snow George Sperring Les Owen won 20 - 15
After 5 ends Epsom was behind 4 - 7, but then took the lead up to end 9. Monotype then levelled the scores 11 - 11 on the 10th end. Epsom had the edge over the rest of the game & led 17 - 12 after 15 ends and went on to win by 5 shots.
Away: John Hart David Bragg Martin Harbottle Andrew Turnbull lost 17 - 23
Epsom was behind 7 - 11 after 10 ends, but went ahead 13 - 11 on the 12th end. Monotype came into the game strongly and went on to beat Epsom by 6 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 37 Monotype 38
Chrystie League
Epsom win their first match of the season away at Brockham on Monday 29th June 2015. They won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won the match 34 - 26.
Details:
Rink 1 Phil Sims Ron Harsum Derek Hoffmann Ron Snow lost 14 - 15
Epsom got off to a slow start finding themselves 0 - 7 down after 5 ends. They came back well to be just 1 shot adrift, 8 - 9 after 10 ends. The last 8 ends were close, but Epsom lost by just 1 shot.
Rink 2 Arthur Upward Derek Martin David Ruston Fred Read won 20 - 11
This was a close game for 10 ends when Epsom led 9 - 6. However, they outplayed Brockham over the last 8 ends to win by 9 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 34 Brockham 26 Epsom 3 points Brockham 1 point.
East Surrey League - Ladies
Epsom Ladies travelled to Godstone on Sunday 28th June 2015 to play their 3rd ESL Match. They lost on both rinks & the match 28 - 43 (0 - 4).
Details:
Rink 3 Ruth Baker Jan Allum Lyz Warren Eileen Mills lost 14 - 22
After 10 ends Epsom was 7 - 9 behind, but came back well to be just 1 shot behind at 15 ends (12 - 13). However, Godstone had the better of the remaining ends leaving Epsom losing by 8 shots.
Rink 4 Anne Hoffmann Dolly Snow Jane Wheeler Gill Sperring lost 14 - 21
Epsom was 8 - 9 down after 10 ends, but took the lead 11 - 9 after 13 ends. This lead was soon lost as Godstone won the next 4 ends scoring a total of 7 shots to go ahead 16 - 11 after 17 ends. Epsom lost by 7 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 28 Godstone 43 Epsom 0 points Godstone 4 points
Len Philpott
The family of Len have donated a bench in memory of Len to Epsom Bowling Club.
The Club wishes to thank the family for this kind gesture.
100 Club
Result of 24th June 2015 Draw
1st Prize Beryl Davis No. 16 £27 2nd Prize Ken Lacey No.127 £13
3rd Prize Trevor Marvel No. 48 £10
Next Draw: 29th July 2015
East Surrey League
Epsom played Old Coulsdon away on Saturday 27th June 2015 in League Match and came away with an excellent result considering that they , like Epsom, were unbeaten this season. Epsom won on 2 rinks, lost on 2 rinks, but won overall 90 - 68 (8 - 4). The highest rink best win against Old Coulsdon was achieved in this match - 33 - 6 (the previous highest winning rink was 26 - 10 in 2014). Epsom are now 9 points clear at the top of the League.
Details:
Rink 1 Keith Roberts Bob Blaker David Sowdon Jim Scott lost 20 - 25
Epsom had a poor first 10 ends when they were 8 - 18 down. However, they fought back well to be just 4 shots adrift after 18 ends. They finally lost by 5 shots.
Rink 4 Brian Kenyon Geoff Purrott George Sperring Les Owen lost 17 - 19
The first 10 ends were close on this rink with Epsom leading 9 - 7. After 15 ends Epsom was still 3 shots ahead, 12 - 9, but Old Coulsdon came back to level the scores 17 - 17 after 20 ends. Epsom dropped 2 shots on the last end to lose by 2 shots.
Rink 5 David Bragg John Warren John Huxford Mick Gray won 20 - 18
Epsom was ahead 12 - 9 after 10 ends and 17 - 13 in front after 15 ends. The last 6 ends were keenly contested, but Epsom won by 2 shots.
Rink 6 Howard Ellis Martin Harbottle Terry Berry Graham Naish won 33 - 6
Epsom had a outstanding win on this rink. They led 10 - 6 after 10 ends and won all the ends from then on running out comfortable winners by a record 27 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 90 Old Coulsdon 68 Epsom 8 points Old Coulsdon 4 points.
Martin Harbottle became only the 4th player to play 200 times for Epsom in this match.
Congratulations
John Warren has qualified for his Surrey County Badge by beating Stefan Lukatschat from Bookham 21 - 19 on Wednesday 24th June 2015. He certainly had the members, marker & score board turner biting their nails throughout the latter stages of the game.
Details:
John got off to a great start & led 11 - 1 after 9 ends. After 15 ends he was still ahead 13 - 8, but Stefan fought back well to level 15 - 15 after 23 ends. On the 27th end Stefan went ahead 19 - 18 and on the next end John faced game against lying three shot down. With his last bowl he took the jack into the ditch and the marker & Umpire had to measure with a string for shot. John won the end by the smallest of margins. On what became the final end (29th) John played two good bowls to hold game & Stefan with his last bowl just missed the head leaving John the winner and qualifying for his Surrey County Badge.
John plays Myles Clements from Weybridge at Purley Bury on Wednesday 1st July at 6pm.
Congratulations John from all at Epsom Bowling Club.
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Interesting Facts re Surrey Badge
John Warren becomes the 13th current member of Epsom Bowling Club to qualify for his Surrey County Badge. (Clive Allum no longer plays, but is a Social Member). The last player to qualify was Pat Buckley in 2010. A list of all players who have qualified (Men & Ladies) can be found in 'Associations' - 'Surrey'.
Men's Friendly
Epsom Men played against Chessington on Wednesday 24th June 2015 and won on 1 rink, lost on two rinks but won overall 52 - 49.
Details:
Rink 3 Arthur Upward Mike James Phil Sims Bob Blaker lost 10 - 23
Epsom led 2 - 1 after 3 ends, but failed to score for 11 ends & found themselves 2 - 20 down. They had 3 good ends near the finish, but still lost by 13 shots.
Rink 4 Derek Jones Bill Lawrence Derek Martin John Hart won 28 - 6
After 10 ends Epsom led 8 - 5 but then won the next 6 ends scoring a total of 18 shots to give themselves a 26 - 5 lead. They won by 22 shots.
Rink 5 Ron Harsum Vic Phillips Peter Humphreys Cyril Newman lost 14 - 20
After 10 ends Epsom was 7 - 16 behind & 13 - 17 in arrears after 15 ends. They lost by 6 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 52 Chessington 49
Ladies Friendly
Epsom Ladies played against Leatherhead on Tuedsay 23rd June 2015 and won on 1 rink, lost on one rink but won overall 43 - 28.
Details:
Rink 3 Mary Bragg Dolly Snow Jan Allum Gill Sperring lost 15 - 18
After 10 ends this rink were 7 - 11 behind and were still behind by 9 shots after 17 ends. Epsom won the last 4 ends to close the gap to just 3 shots.
Rink 4 Audrey Jones Frances Suttonwood Heather Pigden Lyz Warren won 28 - 10
After 10 ends this rink had a commanding lead 17 - 5 and continued to play well going on to win by 18 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 43 Leatherhead 28
Chrystie League
Epsom played at home against Pippbrook on Monday 22nd June 2015 and were soundly beaten on both rinks. They lost the match 16 - 52 (0 - 4). This was the biggest defeat for Epsom since the League began.
Details:
Rink 2 Bob Lister Vic Phillips Derek Hoffmann Ron Snow lost 8 - 28
This rink was totally outplayed all evening. They were 16 shots behind after 10 ends (3 - 19) and lost by 20 shots.
Rink 3 Mike James Derek Martin David Ganney Fred Read lost 8 - 24
This was a similar story to rink 2. Epsom was 1 - 15 down after 10 ends, 6 - 23 in arrears after 15 ends and went on to lose by 16 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 16 Pippbrook 52 Epsom 0 points Pippbrook 4 points
East Surrey League - Top 10
Epsom Men played Shirley Park at home on Sunday 21st June 2015 and won on all disciplines. Epsom have played Shirley Park 10 times over the years in this Competition & this is only the second time the Club has won.
Details:
Rink 3 Singles: Mick Gray v Colin Gray won 21 - 19
This was an excellent contest between these two players. Mick got off to a slow start finding himself 0 - 8 down after 5 ends. He soon got on the scoreboard and was 4 shots behind after 10 ends, 6 - 10 but then scored on the next 4 ends to go ahead 12 - 10. Colin then went ahead 14 - 12 on the 16th end. On the 20th end Mick was lying 3 down & facing defeat but secured the shot with an excellent bowl. Mick finished with 3 shots on end 22 and completed the win on the next end.
Rink 5 Pairs: Brian Kenyon Les Owen v K Yarwood R Turner won 24 - 16
After 10 ends Epsom led 14 - 8 & still had a 9 shot advantage, 21 - 12 after 15 ends. Epsom went on to win by 8 shots
Rink 4 Triples: Martin Harbottle George Sperring Jim Scott won 19 - 12
v B Bartlett D Bradley Ron Southwood
Epsom got off to a slow start finding themselves 3 - 8 down after 8 ends. They then won the next 5 ends to go ahead 14 - 8. After 15 ends there was only 2 shots in the game, but Epsom won the last 3 ends to win by 7 shots.
Rink 6 Fours: Geoff Purrott Terry Berry David Sowdon Graham Naish won 19 - 12
v K Botley J Turner F Alberry G Beresford
This was a very close game for 16 ends when Epsom held a 1 shot lead, 12 - 11. However, Epsom won 4 of the last 5 ends to win by 7 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 4 points Shirley Park 0 points (Total score - Epsom 83 Shirley Park 59)
Hawaiian Themed Barbecue
Epsom held a Hawaiian Themed Barbecue at the Club on Sunday 21st June 2015 and many members & guests enjoyed a variety of fun games of bowls & some excellent food.
Several of those attending entered into the spirit of the occasion by wearing typical Hawaiian clothing.
A huge thanks must go to Sandra Huxford, Martine Ellis, Nancy Smillie and many more who helped to make the day a huge success. A raffle was held and all were entertained by Bob Blaker & Guy Sowdon.
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East Surrey League - Men
Epsom Men continue their success in the ESL by beating Purley 102 - 53 (12 - 0) at home on Saturday 20th June 2015. Another record was also broken in this match for the highest aggregate score. Epsom won by 49 shots - the previous best was in 1995 (+42 shots).
Details:
Rink 1 Keith Roberts Geoff Purrott George Sperring Jim Scott won 21 - 19
This game went down to the very last bowl. Epsom was 5 - 10 down after 10 ends, but came back well to lead 17 - 13 after 15 ends. Purley fought back well to level the scores 19 - 19 on the 20th end. The game was won by Jim taking out the Purley shot with the very last bowl to be played to lie two shots thus winning by 2 shots.
Rink 3 Brian Kenyon Andrew Turnbull John Warren Mick Gray won 25 - 15
Epsom led throughout this game. They led 10 - 4 after 10 ends, 19 - 11 after 15 ends & won by 10 shots.
Rink 4 Stefan Tomm Bob Blaker Martin Harbottle Les Owen won 20 - 11
This was a similar story to rink 3. Epsom led 10 - 5 after 10 ends, 16 - 7 after 15 ends & won by 9 shots.
Rink 6 Howard Ellis John Hart Terry Berry Graham Naish won 36 - 8
Epsom dominated this game. They raced into a 20 - 3 lead after 10 ends and increased this to 28 - 6 after 15 ends. They went on to win by 28 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 102 Purley 53 Epsom 12 poits Purley 0 points
Brian Kenyon played in his 150th match in the East Surrey League.
East Surrey League - Ladies
The Ladies played Cheam Fields at home on Saturday 20th June 2015 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost the match 27 - 49 (1 - 3).
Details:
Rink 2 Sandra Huxford Anne Hoffmann Jane Wheeler Eileen Mills won 19 - 15
This was a very close game. Epsom Ladies led 10 - 7 after 10 ends, but lost the lead 13 - 14 after 15 ends. They finished well & won by 4 shots.
Rink 5 Audrey Jones Heather Pigden Lyz Warren Gill Sperring lost 8 - 34
Epsom Ladies were outplayed all afternoon by a very strong Cheam Fields rink. They were 2 - 20 behind after 10 ends, 3 - 27 in arrears after 15 ends finally losing by 26 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 27 Cheam Fields 49 Epsom 1 point Cheam Fields 3 points
Sutton & District Bowling Association - Yonwin Cup
Huge disappointment as Epsom lose for the second year in a row to Carshalton Beeches. Epsom had been having a very successful season up to this week, but losing the Yonwin Cup was unexpected. The team was missing some key players through injury and Surrey Competitions, but nevertheless the Club fielded a strong side. They won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & the match by 2 shots.
Details:
Rink 2 Brian Kenyon Geoff Purrott John Huxford David Sowdon lost 11 - 19
This rink was behind all evening. They were 3 - 11 adrift after 10 ends, 7 - 13 down after 15 ends and lost by 8 shots.
Rink 3 Howard Ellis George Sperring Terry Berry Graham Naish won 29 - 17
Epsom was trailing by 1 shot, 9 - 10, after 10 ends, but soon got their game together and led 18 - 12 after 15 ends. They had an excellent last 6 ends going on to win by 12 shots.
Rink 4 Keith Roberts Martin Harbottle Mick Gray Jim Scott lost 14 - 20
Epsom was 6 - 10 behind after 10 ends, 11 - 13 adrift after 15 ends finally losing by 6 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 54 Carshalton Beeches 56
Keith Roberts played in his first game for Epsom in the Yonwin Cup.
Mole Valley Cup
Epsom 'A' played Bookham on Thursday 18th June and won at home, lost away & lost overall 24 - 30.
Details:
Home: Bob Lister Mike James Stefan Tomm won 16 - 10
Epsom was ahead all morning in this game. They led 7 - 3 after 5 ends & 12 - 6 after 10 ends. They won by 6 shots.
Away: Bill Lawrence Fred Read Geoff Purrott lost 8 - 20
Epsom had a disastrous start finding themselves 1 - 18 down after 10 ends. They scored 7 more shots & lost by 12 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 24 Bookham 30
Bowls England Top Club
Epsom played Chipstead at home on Wednesday 17th June 2015 and won the Two Wood Singles & Fours, but lost the Singles Pairs & Triples thus losing 3 - 2.
Rink 2 Singles: Mick Gray v John Wilson lost 9 - 21
Mick started well and led 9 - 5 after 10 ends. However, John came back well winning the next 10 ends to win by 12 shots.
Rink 2 Two Wood: David Sowdon v Steve Whiting won 13 - 10
This was a very close game. However, at 10 ends the scores were level 5 - 5, but David went ahead 9 - 7 after 15 ends and continued to be in front going on to win by 3 shots.
Rink 3 Pairs: Keith Roberts John Huxford v Anthony Childs Nathan Beeson lost 12 - 33
The Epsom pair were totally outplayed on this rink. They dropped multiple shots during the game and were comprehensively beaten by 21 shots.
Rink 5 Triples: Brian Kenyon George Sperring Les Owen lost 15 - 23
v David Pearce Dave Botting Damian Olver
Epsom played really well in this game for 14 ends when the led 15 - 13. However, Chipstead came back well winning the last 4 ends leaving Epsom losing by 8 shots.
Rink 4 Fours: Howard Ellis Andrew Turnbull Terry Berry Graham Naish won 21 - 16
v Derek Pearce Ian Steele Derek Rowe Dickie Day
Epsom led 11 - 9 after 10 ends & 17 - 13 after 15 ends. They ended on the 19th end winning by 5 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 2 points Chipstead 3 points
Bowls England Tony Allcock Trophy
Epsom played Sutton at home in the above Competition on Tuesday 16th June 2015 & won on both rinks & the match 44 - 32.
Details:
Rink 5 Eileen Mills Anne Hoffmann John Huxford Graham Naish won 23 - 13
v Shamista Patel Neil Asten Margaret Smith Steve Shanley
Epsom held the initiative throughout the evening. They led 12 - 5 after 10 ends, 18 - 8 after 15 ends & went on to win by 10 shots.
Rink 6 Sandra Huxford Gill Sperring George Sperring David Sowdon won 21 - 19
v Rosemary Cavilla Pat Wills Colin Wilkins John Roll
This was a game of two halves. Epsom raced into a 15 - 7 lead after 10 ends, but Sutton came back well to take the lead 20 - 17 after 17 ends. Epsom played 2 more ends & secured a victory by 2 shots (19 ends played).
Final Score: Epsom 44 Sutton 32
Chrystie League
Epsom played away on Monday 15th June 2015 against Leatherhead and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 27 - 31 (1 - 3).
Details:
Rink 1 Bob Lister Derek Jones Derek Hoffmann Ron Snow won 15 - 10
After 10 ends the scores were level 7 - 7, but Epsom had a good second half running out winners by 5 shots.
Rink 2 Arthur Upward David Ganney Andrew Turnbull Fred Read lost 12 - 21
Epsom played well for 10 ends when they led 8 - 7. However, they dropped 7 shots on end 15 & they failed to recover losing by 9 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 27 Leatherhead 31 Epsom 1 point Leatherhead 3 points
Area 3 Top 4
Last year's winners of the Area 3 Top 4 go out in the first round by 1 shot against Wallington on Sunday 14th June 2015.
Details:
Rink 1 Brian Kenyon Andrew Turnbull John Warren John Huxford lost 16 - 17
This was a very close game as the final score suggests. They were level 8 - 8 after10 ends, but fell behind 10 - 13 after 15 ends. With 2 ends to go Epsom was 12 - 17 down and just fell short by the 1 shot.
Windeler Cup
The Annual Windeler Cup was played on Sunday 14th June 2015. 32 players joined in & were organised into 2 teams of 4 & 8 teams of 3. (Skips having only 2 bowls each).
The Final was played over 5 ends with Audrey Jones, Vic Phillips & Bob Blaker beating Eddie Needham, Ruth Nixon & Gram Pilbrow on an extra end.
The whole Competition was organised by Anne Hoffmann & Bob Blaker. Many thanks go to Anne & Bob and all other members who helped on the day.
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East Surrey League
Epsom played Shirley Park at home on Saturday 13th June 2015 for a League Match and won with a record score on 1 rink and also beat the record for a shot difference win. The previous highest rink win was 35 - 12 in 1989 & the highest previous overall win was 98 - 62 in 2012. This is only the second time since 1987 that Epsom have gained maximum points over Shirley Park (the last one was in 2012).
Details:
Rink 2 Keith Roberts Archie Flashman John Huxford Jim Scott won 26 - 7
Epsom dominated this rink right from the start. They led 10 - 4 after 10 ends, 19 - 4 after 15 ends & went on to win by 19 shots.
Rink 3 Brian Kenyon Stefan Tomm John Warren Mick Gray won 19 - 11
This was a very close game up until end 10 when Epsom held a 1 shot advantage, 8 - 7. The rest of the game belonged to Epsom and they won by 8 shots.
Rink 4 David Bragg Bill Lawrence Martin Harbottle Les Owen won 29 - 13
Epsom was behind 4 - 5 after 7 ends, but then scored 6 shots on end 8. This turned the game in Epsom's favour when they led 19 - 8 after 15 ends. They finished strongly winning by 16 shots.
Rink 5 Howard Ellis Bob Blaker George Sperring Graham Naish won 39 - 6
The scores were level 5 - 5 after 5 ends, but Epsom won the next 11 ends to take a commanding lead 31 - 5. Shirley Park scored just 1 more shot leaving Epsom winners by 33 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 113 Shirley Park 37 Epsom 12 points Shirley Park 0 points
Mole Valley Cup
Epsom have entered the above Competition for the first time this year. They began with a win 37 - 11 against Newdigate. This is a knock out Triples Competition played over 15 ends.
Details:
Home Rink: Bob Blaker David Bragg Keith Roberts won 23 - 7
Epsom was always in front in this game. They led 9 - 2 after 5 ends, 14 - 5 after 10 ends & won by 16 shots.
Away Rink: Howard Ellis John Warren John Huxford won 14 - 4
This was a similar story to the home rink. Epsom led 9 - 2 after 10 ends & went on to win by 10 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 37 Newdigate 11
Chrystie League
Epsom played their first Chrystie League match of the season on Monday 8th June 2015 against Bookham. They lost on both rinks & the match 27 - 32 (0 - 4).
Details:
Rink 4 Phil Sims Vic Phillips Derek Hoffmann Ron Snow lost 16 - 17
Epsom was behind 7 - 11 after 10 ends & 11 - 15 adrift after 15 ends. They fought back well, but lost by just 1 shot.
Rink 5 David Ganney David Ruston Derek Martin Fred Read lost 11 - 15
This was a similar story to rink 4 when Epsom was 7 - 11 behind after 10 ends. Epsom finally lost by 4 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 27 Bookham 32 Epsom 0 points Bookham 4 points
David Ganney played in his very first Chrystie League match.
Bowls England - Top Club
Epsom played Sutton at home on Sunday 7th June 2015 in the Top Club Competition and won a thrilling, tense match 3 - 2.
Details:
Two Wood Singles: David Sowdon v Peter Pearce won 14 - 13
As the score suggests this was a very close game. David led 9 - 4 after 10 ends & 11 - 6 after 14 ends. The scores were tied 11 - 11 after 18 ends & still tied on the 21st end. Peter held shot on the extra end, but David gained the shot to win an excellent game.
Four Wood Singles: Mick Gray v Neil Asten lost 14 - 21
Neil held the initiative throughout this game. He led 13 - 8 after 13 ends, but Mick fought back well. However, Neil went on to win by 7 shots.
Pairs: Keith Roberts/Jim Scott v Tony Wood/Steve Shanley lost 10 - 25
Epsom's Pair were outplayed during the evening. They were 6 - 13 behind after 10 ends & 7 - 20 in arrears after 15 ends. Sutton went on to win by 15 shots.
Triples: Brian Kenyon/George Sperring/Les Owen v Robert Wharf /Colin Wilkins/Keith Adams won 18 - 17
Epsom played well on this rink. They led 8 - 6 after 10 ends, 15 - 10 after 15 ends & going into the last end held a 5 shot advantage. Somehow Keith played a wood to gain 5 shots to draw. On the extra end Epsom gained the shot to win by 1 overall.
Fours: Howard Ellis/Andrew Turnbull/Peter Miller/Graham Naish won 21 - 16
v Terry Buckland/Kevin Donovan/John Cocoracchio/John Roll
After 11 ends Epsom was 7 - 13 behind, but won the next 5 ends to go ahead 14 - 13. On the 19th end Epsom was 1 shot adrift, but Epsom scored two 3's to win by 5 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 3 Sutton 2
East Surrey League - Ladies
Epsom Ladies played their first League game of the season against Horley and won on both rinks and the match 53 - 30 (4 - 0).
Details:
Rink 4 Ruth Baker Sylvia Smart Lyz Warren Gill Sperring won 21 - 16
Epsom got off to a good staret and led 9 - 1 after 10 ends. However, Horley fought back to go ahead 14 - 13 after 15 ends. Epsom had a good last 6 ends to win by 5 shots.
Rink 5 Sandra Huxford Anne Hoffmann Jane Wheeler Eileen Mills won 32 - 14
Epsom had a convincing win on this rink. They raced into a 15 - 0 lead after just 5 ends and continued to outplay Horley going on to win by 18 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 53 Horley 30 Epsom 4 points Horley 0 points
Area 3 Top 4
Epsom played Newdigate at home on Sunday 7th June 2015 in the Area 3 Top 4 Competition. This Competition only allows 1 County Badged player to participate.
Details:
Rink 4 Tony Dunn Howard Ellis David Bragg Graham Naish lost 16 - 18
After 10 ends Epsom was 6 - 10 behind but fought back well to take the lead 13 - 11 after 15 ends. However, Newdigate had the better of the remaining ends to go to win by 2 shots.
East Surrey League
Epsom played Ashtead at home on Saturday 6th June 2015 for a League Match and were given a big scare but held on to win the match overall by 6 shots. They won 3 of the 4 rinks.
Details:
Rink 3 Phil Sims David Bragg Peter Miller Jim Scott won 22 - 18
After 10 ends Epsom led 13 - 10 and went further ahead 20 - 12 after 16 ends. However, Ashtead came back well to score 6 shots over the next 3 ends to narrow the gap to just 2 shots. Epsom ended with 2 singles to secure a 4 shot victory.
Rink 4 Brian Kenyon Andrew Turnbull George Sperring Graham Naish won 20 - 13
This was a very close contest for 13 ends when Epsom led 9 - 8. However. Epsom then scored a total of 9 shots over the next 4 ends to go ahead 18 - 8. Ashtead finished well, but Epsom held on to win by 7 shots.
Rink 5 Keith Roberts Bob Blaker John Warren David Sowdon won 20 - 17
Epsom controlled this game for15 ends when they led 17 - 7. They then dropped 7 shots over the next 2 ends to be just 3 shots ahead. Epsom held on to win by 3 shots.
Rink 6 Mick Gray Cyril Newman Martin Harbottle Les Owen lost 14 - 22
Epsom had a really bad afternoon on this rink struggling end after end. Ashtead outplayed this rink going into a 11 - 6 lead after 10 ends and went further ahead 20 - 9 after 16 ends. Epsom dug deep during the last 5 ends winning 4 of them to narrow the loss to 8 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 76 Ashtead 70 Epsom 10 points Ashtead 2 points
Cropley Cup
Epsom Men played Epsom Ladies in the Annual internal fixture on Wednesday 3rd June 2015. In a very close match the Men just managed to secure a 3 shot victory.
Details:
Rink 3 Derek Jones Mike James Derek Cash Derek Hoffmann - 15
v Ruth Baker Mary Bragg Sylvia Smart Lyz Warren - 19
After 10 ends the Ladies had a good lead 14 - 8, but the Men fought back well in the second half. However, the Ladies held on to win by 4 shots.
Rink 4 Sid Bailey Ron Harsum Vic Phillips Ron Snow - 22
v Joy Rundle Dolly Snow Heather Pigden Anne Hoffmann - 18
The Men had a bowling lesson in the first 10 ends from the Ladies when they raced into a 16 - 3 lead. However, the Men dominated the last 11 ends outscoring the Ladies 19 - 2 to win by 4 shots.
Rink 5 Arthur Upward David Rundle David Ganney Peter Humphreys - 21
v Audrey Jones Maureen Trumble Ruth Nixon Gill Sperring - 18
This was a similar story to rink 4 when the Ladies led11 - 3 after 9 ends. The Men had a much better game during the rest of the afternoon and went on to win by 3 shots.
Final Score: Epsom Ladies 55 Epsom Men 58
Huge thanks to Lyz Warren & her team for looking after the refreshments after the match.
Bowls England - Tony Allcock Trophy
Epsom played away at Cheam Fields on Tuesday 2nd June 2015 in the BE Tony Allcock Trophy and one on 1 rink, lost on the other but won overall by 12 shots.
Details:
Rink 2 Ruth Baker Anne Hoffmann John Huxford Graham Naish won 29 - 14
This was very close for 8 ends when the scores were level 7 - 7. However, Epsom won the next 9 ends scoring a total of 21 shots to go ahead 28 - 7. Epsom won convincingly by 17 shots.
Rink 3 Sandra Huxford Gill Sperring George Sperring David Sowdon lost 20 - 25
This rink had a disastrous start finding themselves 1 - 15 adrift after 9 ends. However, Epsom fought back well over the last few ends to lose by 5 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 49 Cheam Fields 37
Ruth Baker, Sandra Huxford, George Sperring & John Huxford played in this Competition for the first time.
Mixed Friendly
Epsom played away at Malden Manor on Tuesday 2nd June 2015 and won on 3 rinks, drew on 1 rink and lost on 1 rink. Epsom won the match 98 - 81.
Details:
Rink 1 Maureen Trumble Bill Lawrence Ron Snow Tony Dunn lost 17 - 27
Epsom held the lead, 12 - 8 after 10 ends, but were outplayed during the rest of the game losing by 10 shots.
Rink 2 Derek Jones Heather Pigden Derek Hoffmann John Warren won 19 - 11
This was a very close game up to 12 ends when Epsom led 12 - 10. Epsom had some very good ends from then on running out winners by 8 shots.
Rink 3 Mike James David Ganney Peter Humphreys Cyril Newman won 20 - 14
Epsom held the lead all afternoon. They led 8 - 4 after 10 ends, 16 - 4 after 15 ends and won by 6 shots.
Rink 4 Arthur Upward Ron Harsum Fred Read Lyz Warren drew 17 - 17
As the score suggests this was a hard fought battle. The scores were level 8 - 8 after 10 ends and Epsom had a 1 shot advantage, 11 - 10 after 15 ends. Epsom extended their lead to 17 - 11 after 19 ends, but dropped 6 shots over the last to ends to draw.
Rink 5 Audrey Jones Vic Phillips Guest Bob Blaker won 25 - 12
Epsom was 1 player short on this rink, but Malden Manor were good enough to lend the Club a player. Epsom dominated the game. They led 16 - 3 after 10 ends, 20 - 7 after 15 ends going on to win by 13 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 98 Malden Manor 81
Sutton & District Bowling Association - Arthur Hughes Triples
Epsom played away at Sutton in the Arthur Hughes Triples on Monday 1st June 2015 and won 16 - 15.
Teams: Bill Lawrence, Bob Blaker & John Warren played Robert Wharf, Keith Adams & Steve Shanley.
Well done Epsom
Mixed Friendly v Popes Mead
Epsom played Popes Mead in a 6 rink Friendly Match at home on Sunday 31st May 2015. They won on 4 rinks, lost on 2 rinks & won overall 125 - 102.
Details:
Rink 1 Joy Rundle Mike James Guy Sowdon Geoff Purrott won 21 - 20
After 10 ends Epsom led 12 - 8 & 15 - 9 after 15 ends. The last 6 ends were close, but Epsom held on to win by 1 shot.
Rink 2 Sylvia Smart Derek Martin David Ganney Brian Kenyon won 16 - 15
This was also a close game. The scores were level 11 - 11 after 15 ends, but Epsom won by 1 shot.
Rink 3 Pat Walmsley Jan Allum Lyz Warren John Warren lost 16 - 21
Epsom was ahead 8 - 7 after 10 ends, Popes Mead took control and went ahead 13 - 10 after 15 ends. Epsom finally lost by 5 shots.
Rink 4 Brian Collis Derek Jones Vic Phillips David Sowdon won 19 - 15
Epsom was ahead all through the afternoon. They led 10 - 6 after 10 ends, 13 - 10 after 15 ends & went on to win by 4 shots.
Rink 5 Audrey Jones Bill Lawrence Tony Dunn Cyril Newman won 39 - 8
This turned out to be a one sided game with Epsom racing into a 17 - 2 lead after 10 ends. They forged further ahead 33 - 2 after 15 ends finally winning by 31 shots.
Rink 6 Ruth Nixon David Rundle Derek Hoffmann Peter Humphreys lost 14 - 23
Epsom struggled for 15 ends on this rink finding themselves 4 - 21 down. They had 6 good ends outscoring Popes Mead 10 - 2 to close the gap to lose by 9 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 125 Popes Mead 102
Bowls England - Two Fours
Epsom played Sutton at home on Sunday 31st May 2015 in the BE Two Fours and won on 1 rink, lost on the second and lost overall 26 - 43.
Details:
Rink 1 Mick Gray Bob Blaker George Sperring Graham Naish won 15 - 13 (18 ends played)
This was a very close game with Epsom leading 10 - 9 after 10 ends, but went behind 12 - 13 after 15 ends.
Epsom won 15 - 13, but played only 18 ends as rink 2 lost heavily.
Rink 2 Howard Ellis David Bragg David Sowdon Peter Miller lost 11 - 30
Epsom was adrift 4 - 11 after 10 ends and failed to make much more impact (score wise) in the game. However, Epsom played well over the second half, but the Sutton number 3 had some exceptional bowls to turn things against Epsom. The rink went down by 19 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 26 Sutton 43
East Surrey League
Epsom played Wallington at home on Saturday 30th May 2015 for a League Match and won on 3 rinks, lost on 1 rink and won the match 86 - 68 (10 - 2). This was Epsom's fourth win in a row in the League.
Details:
Rink 1 Mick Gray Bob Blaker John Huxford Les Owen lost 15 - 26
Epsom struggled to get their game together on this rink. They were 5 - 17 adrift after 10 ends, 8 - 20 down after 15 ends and lost by 11 shots.
Rink 2 Howard Ellis George Sperring Terry Berry Graham Naish won 19 - 10
Epsom was in the lead all afternoon on this rink They led 8 - 4 after 10 ends, 15 - 4 after 15 ends and won by 9 shots.
Rink 3 Andrew Turnbull David Bragg Martin Harbottle Peter Miller won 30 - 13
Unfortunately one of Wallington's players did not turn up. Epsom took advantage of the 8 bowls to 6 bowls situation and dominated the game. They led 16 - 6 after 10 ends, 24 - 8 after 15 ends and won convincingly by 17 shots.
Rink 4 Brian Kenyon John Warren Pat Buckley Jim Scott won 22 - 19
Although the final score was close on this rink Epsom held the lead throughout. The were ahead 13 - 9 after 10 ends, 19 - 13 after 15 ends and despite Wallington finishing strongly Epsom won by 2 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 86 Wallington 68 Epsom 10 points Wallington 2 points
Ladies' Bowls England - Top 10
Epsom Ladies played away at Purley Bury on Saturday 30th May 2015 and lost 1½ - 2½ (67 - 73). They won the singles, drew the Fours & lost the Pairs & Triples.
Details:
Singles: Sandra Huxford won 21 - 8
Sandra played well in this game holding the lead throughout. She led 10 - 5 after 10 ends, 15 - 8 after 15 ends & won the final 4 ends for an excellent win by 13 shots.
Pairs: Ruth Baker Jane Wheeler lost 13 - 21
After 14 ends Epsom was 6 - 16 adrift, but then won the next 3 ends to close the gap to 12 - 16. Purley Bury finished well leaving Epsom losers by 8 shots.
Triples: Pauline File Sylvia Smart Gill Sperring lost 13 - 24
Epsom started badly finding themselves 4 - 16 down after 10 ends. On the 13th end Epsom scored 5 shots but still lost by 11 shots.
Fours: Audrey Jones Anne Hoffmann Lyz Warren Eileen Mills drew 20 - 20
This was a game of two halves. After 10 ends Epsom was 6 - 12 down, but outscored Purley Bury over the next 10 ends to go ahead 20 - 16. Sadly they dropped 4 shots on the last end to level the scores.
Final Score: Epsom 67 Purley Bury 73 Epsom 1½ - Purley Bury 2½