East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played at home against Horley on Saturday 30th July 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & drew overall 51 - 51 (4 - 6).  After 10 ends across the 3 rinks Epsom led 30 - 21, but were 42 - 49 down after 18 ends.  They outscored Horley 9 - 2 over the last 3 ends to tie the scores.

Details:

Rink 3  David Bragg Geoff Purrott Keith Roberts Les Owen  lost 14 - 15

The scores were level 8 - 8 after 13 ends, but Epsom went behind 12 - 14 on end 18.  They lost by 1 shot.

Rink 4  Stefan Tomm Bob Blaker John Hart John Warren  won 16 - 13

The scores were also level 8 - 8 on this rink on end 12, but they went behind 12 - 13 on end 18.  They won the last 3 ends to win by 3 shots.

Rink 5  David Fearn Peter Miller Ted Ray Wayne Thornton  lost 21 - 23

Epsom led 14 - 8 after 9 ends, but lost the next 5 ends to go 14 - 19 down.  They won the last 2 ends to help secure the match draw, but lost by 2 shots on the rink.

Did you know

Epsom have won 7 of the last games, and lost 3 against Horley.  In this League Epsom have played Horley 34 times, won 20, lost 12 & there has been 1 draw. Earlier this season at Horley Epsom lost 50 - 66.

Epsom have played 442 matches in this League & there have only been 5 drawn games (all 4 rink matches).

They were in 1988 v Old Coulsdon, 67 - 67, in 1989 v Chipstead, 83 - 83, in 1991 v Caterham, 75 - 75, in 2008 v Cheam Fields, 76 - 76 & v Ashtead in 2009, 84 - 84.

Sutton & District Bowling Association - Yonwin Cup

Epsom travelled the short distance to play Sutton in the Yonwin Cup on Thursday 28th July 2022.  They won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 63 - 68.  After 10 ends across the 3 rinks Epsom led 36 - 27 & after 18 ends they led by 7 shots.  However, they were outscored 7 - 19 over the last 3 ends to lose by 5 shots.

Details:

Rink 3  David Bragg Keith Roberts Andrew Turnbull John Warren  won 31 - 15

Epsom led 16 - 6 after 10 ends & 18 - 14 after 15 ends.  They won 5 of the remaining ends to win by 16 shots.

Rink 4  David Fearn Bob Blaker Ted Ray Wayne Thornton  won 23 - 19

Epsom led 13 - 10 after 10 ends & 18 - 13 after 15 ends.  They won by 4 shots.

Rink 6  Stefan Tomm Phil Sims John Hart Peter Miller  lost 9 - 34

Epsom were 8 - 11 down after 11 ends & lost the next 5 ends to go further behind 8 - 19.  They dropped 15 shots over the last 4 ends to lose by 25 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 63  Sutton 68

Did you know

The Yonwin Cup was formed in 1949 & started in 1950.  Epsom Bowling Club affiliated in 1976 & have played in every year since (except 2020 & 2021 - COVID Years).

Epsom have won the Yonwin Cup on 7 occasions & lost in 5 finals.

Since 1976 Epsom have played 120 matches, won 85 & lost 35.

Epsom have played Sutton 5 times in all these years & have won 4 & lost 4.

Graham Pilbrow holds the record for the number of appearances - 75.  He was a winner on 5 occasions.

David Fearn & Wayne Thornton played in their very first Yonwin Cup match.

Ladies' Friendly

Epsom Ladies travelled to Dorking to play in a friendly match on Thursday 28th July 2022.  They won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 36 - 23.

Details:

Rink 2  Sandy Cooper Sue Skinner Frances Suttonwood Mary Green  won 23 - 7

After 2 ends Epsom were 0 - 2 down, but won the next 11 ends to go 18 - 2 ahead.  They won by 16 shots.

Rink 3  Penny Payne Sue Needham Liz Hind Sandie Harvey  lost 13 - 16

The scores were level 7 - 7 after 8 ends, but Epsom were 11 - 14 down on end 15.  They lost by 3 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 36  Dorking 23

Sutton & District Bowling Association - Carol Shannon Triples

The Carol Shannon Triples was introduced in 2021.  This is the equivalent Competition to the Men's Arthur Hughes Triples.  Epsom reached the final in 2021 losing narrowly.

This season the same ladies Trish Southgate, Ruth Baker & Mary Green have so far played 2 matches.

In the first round they beat Carshalton 26 - 2 & overcame a very strong Wallington Triple 18 - 16 in the second round.  Epsom now play the winners of Supreme & Epsom Park

Chrystie League

Epsom played at home against Brockham on Monday 25th July 2022 and won on both rinks.  They won 46 - 26 (4 - 0).

Details:

Rink 4  Derek Martin Mick Cooper Phil Sims Brian Collis  won 20 - 19

Brockham only had 3 players for 11 ends when Epsom led 16 - 8.  However, when their missing player turned up Epsom lost 5 of the remaining ends.  Going into the last end the scores were level 19 - 19, but Epsom scored 1 shot to win.

Rink 5  Paul Maskell David Fearn Frank Thompson Fred Read  won 26 - 7

The scores were level 6 - 6 after 9 ends, but Epsom won 8 of the remaining ends to win by 19 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 46  Brockham 26  Epsom 4 points  Brockham 0 points

Paul Maskell played in his very first Chrystie League match in this game. He becomes the 80th member of Epsom Bowling Club to play in this League.

Did you know

Epsom have played Brockham 40 times in this league & won 25, lost 14 & drawn 1.  2 games have been cancelled.

This season Epsom have played 7 games, won 5 & lost 2.

Surrey Presidents Team                   Surrey Vice Presidents Team

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Surrey President, Martin Harbottle, holds his Presidents Day at Epsom Bowling Club.

Men's Friendly

Epsom played against Merton Park on Saturday 23rd July 2022 in a friendly triples match and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 40 - 27.

Details:

Rink 1  Mick Cooper Brian Collis David Fearn  lost 9 - 17

Epsom were behind all afternoon.  They trailed 4 - 12 after 10 ends & lost by 8 shots.

Rink 2  John Lystor John Savill John Hart  won 18 - 13

Epsom were 9 - 13 down after 14 ends, but won all the remaining ends to win by 5 shots.

Rink 3  Brian Kenyon Phil Sims Keith Roberts  lost 13 - 17

The scores were level 9 - 9 after 10 ends, but Epsom were outscored 4 - 8 over the rest of the game to lose by 4 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 40  Merton Park 47

Did you know

Epsom first played Merton Park in a friendly match in 2016.  There have been 5 games since & Epsom have won 3 & lost 2.

The game in 2018 was cancelled.

Vilamoura

Epsom played against Carshalton on Friday 22nd July 2022 and won away, lost at home & won overall 36 - 28 (4 - 2).

Details:

Home: Audrey Jones Trish Southgate Brian Collis lost 16 - 17

After 9 ends Epsom were 6 - 7 down.  They were further behind 8 - 13 on end 14, but won the next 3 ends to go ahead 16 - 13.  They dropped 4 shots on the last end to lose by 1 shot.

Away: Penny Payne John Lystor Fred Read  won 20 - 11

Final Score:  Epsom 36   Carshalton 28  Epsom  4 points  Carshalton  2 points.

Did you know

Epsom have played 5 games in this league this season and won 4 & lost 1. They have scored 22 points for & 8 points against.

Epsom were League Champions in 2017 & 2018.

Vilamoura

Epsom played against Purley on Thursday 21st July 2022 and won home & away. They won 42 - 26 (6 - 0).

Details:

Home: Penny Payne John Lystor Fred Read won 21 - 10

After 10 ends Epsom led 14 - 3 & won by 11 shots.

Away: Audrey Jones Phil Sims  Brian Collis  won 21 - 16

Epsom led 14 - 5 after 9 ends & despite dropping 7 shots over the last 3 ends they won by 5 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 42  Purley 26  Epsom 6 points  Purley 0 points.

Maureen was born in Clapham in 1930 and moved to Cheam at the age of 2.  She worked on 3 monthly magazines in Fleet Street including features on Fashion & Films. Sadly Maureen's first husband died at the early age of 41. After meeting & marrying Percy (also a member of EBC) she moved to Epsom & they both joined Epsom Bowling Club in 1986. Maureen played tennis, rowed every weekend with the Sea Rangers & entered Regattas.  She also ran a Netball team.  Maureen organised plays & parties for the Sea Rangers & played Badminton for 40 years.  She was Ladies' Secretary in 1998.  She was Captain in 1995 & 1996.  Maureen was an Honorary Club Vice President and a Club Coach & had served on the Committee in 1991 for several years..  Maureen was Ladies' Chairman from October 1997 until January 1998.

Maureen's talents had come very much to the fore with her involvement with the popular Club Pantomime, which was a feature of the Annual Christmas Party for many years.  She became the Club Senior Vice President in 2008.  Maureen became the second lady President of Epsom Bowling Club in 2010.

Maureen was a member of the squad that won the East Surrey League in 2005 & 2006. She decided not to bowl in 2016. She left the Club a few years ago.

Sadly Maureen passed away in July 2022.

Club Record:

Won Triples 2004/2007/2011    Junior 1998    Windeler Cup 1994/1995/2008

Runner Up Pairs 2008    Two Wood 2002/2003    Triples 1992/2008    Two Wood Plate 2006    Junior 1990

Maureen was a member of the team that won the Times Herald Trophy in 1998.

Epsom Bowling Club sends condolences to Maureen's family & friends at this sad time.

Mixed Friendly

Epsom played against Ashtead on Sunday 17th July 2022 and won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 45 - 28.

The game was reduced to 15 ends because of the heat.  Elaine Coe, Paul Maskell & Barry Coe played in their first Mixed Friendly match for Epsom Bowling Club.

Details:

Rink 4  Elaine Coe Mick Cooper Trish Southgate  lost 7 - 16

Epsom won 6 of the 15 ends & lost by 9 shots.

Rink 5  Liz Hind Penny Payne John Warren  won 21 - 4

Epsom led 5 - 4 on end 6 & won all the remaining ends to win by 17 shots.

Rink 6  Paul Maskell Barry Coe Sandy Cooper Stefan Tomm  won 17 - 8

Epsom led 10 - 5 after 9 ends & won by 9 shots.

Final Score:  Epson 45  Ashtead 28

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played against Sutton on Saturday 16th July 2022 and won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 59 - 48 (8 - 2)This was Epsom's second win this season. Epsom lost earlier away at Sutton so this was a much needed win.  After 10 ends across the 3 rinks Epsom led 35 - 19 & 54 - 41 after 18 ends.  They won by 11 shots.

John Lystor played in his very first ESL match becoming the 166th member of the Club to play in this league.

Many thanks to Terry Berry who kept the Webmaster up to date all afternoon whilst in Rome.  It was very much appreciated.

Details:

Rink 2  Stefan Tomm Phil Sims Keith Roberts Peter Miller  lost 16 - 23

Epsom led 16 - 10 after 14 ends, but lost all the remaining ends to lose by 7 shots.

Rink 3  John Lystor John Hart John Warren Jim Scott  won 20 - 15

Epsom led 12 - 7 after 10 ends, but the scores were level 14 - 14 after 17 ends.  Epsom outscored Sutton 6 - 1 over the last 3 ends to win by 5 shots.

Rink 4  David Fearn Bob Blaker Ted Ray Wayne Thornton  won 23 - 10

Epsom led 10 - 6 after 10 ends & 17 - 8 after 15 ends.  They won by 13 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 59  Sutton 48  Epsom 8 points Sutton 2 points

Vilamoura Mixed League

Epsom played against Sutton on Wednesday 13th July 2022 and won away, lost at home & won overall 34 - 31 (4 - 2).

Details:

Home: Liz Hind Brian Collis Phil Sims lost 9 - 23

After 9 ends Epsom were 4 - 12 down & 8 - 14 behind after 14 ends.  They lost by 14 shots.

Away: Penny Payne David Fearn Fred Read won 25 - 8

Epsom led all afternoon.  They were 17 - 7 ahead after 14 ends & won by 17 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 34  Sutton 31  Epsom 4 points  Sutton 2 points

East Surrey League - Mid Week Triples

Epsom played away against Croydon MO's on Tuesday 12th July 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 52 - 57 (2 - 8).

Details:

Rink 3:  Paul Maskell Mick Cooper Wayne Thornton lost 13 - 27

The scores were level 11 - 11 on the 10th end, but Epsom were outscored 2 - 16 over the remaining ends to lose by 14 shots.

Rink 4:  David Fearn Stefan Tomm Fred Read won 27 - 10

Epsom led 17 - 7 after 10 ends & outscored Croydon MO's 10 - 3 over the remaining ends to win by 17 shots.

Rink 6: Tony Green Frank Thompson Ted Ray lost 12 - 20

The scores were level 8 - 8 after 9 ends, but were outscored 4 - 12 over the remaining ends to lose by 8 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 52  Croydon MO's 57   Epsom 2 points  Croydon MO's 8 points

Paul Maskell & Tony Green played in their very first competitive match for Epsom Bowling Club in this game.

Chrystie League

Epsom played at home against Leatherhead on Monday 11th July 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 34 - 36 (1 - 3).

Details:

Rink:  David Bragg John Savill Mick Cooper Fred Read won 20 - 15

After 9 ends Epsom were 5 - 10 down.  The scores were level on end 13, but Epsom went behind 10 - 14 on end 15.  However, Epsom picked up 2 5's & won by 5 shots.

Rink: John Lystor Brian Collis Bob Blaker Wayne Thornton lost 14 - 21

Epsom were 4 - 12 down after 9 ends, but were level 13 - 13 on end 15.  Going into the last end the scores were again level, but Epsom dropped 7 shots to lose by 7.

Final Score:  Epsom 34  Leatherhead 36  Epsom 1 point  Leatherhead 3 points.

Did you know

Epsom have played Leatherhead 39 times in this league and won 19, lost 20 & there have been 3 games cancelled.

Since the league began this was Epsom's 195th game.  They have won 114, lost 76.  There have been 5 draws & 11 cancellations.

East Surrey League - Men

Epsom played at home against Purley Bury on Sunday 10th July 2022 and won on rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 47 - 51 (2 - 8).

Details:

Rink 4  David Fearn Bob Blaker Ted Ray Wayne Thornton  won 23 - 10

The scores were level 8 - 8 after 11 ends, but Epsom led 15 - 9 on end 15.  They finished strongly & won by 13 shots.

Rink 5  Stefan Tomm Terry Hoye Les Owen Peter Miller  lost 14 - 20

Epsom were 2- 10 down after 10 ends, but came within 2 shots of Purley Bury on the 20th end (14 - 16).  They lost by 6 shots.

Rink 6  Derek Martin Brian Collis John Warren Jim Scott  lost 10 - 21

Epsom were 3 - 12 down after 10 ends & 8 - 13 behind after 15 ends.  They lost by 11 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 47  Purley Bury 51   Epsom 2 points  Purley Bury 8 points

East Surrey League - Top Club

Epsom played away at Horley on Friday 8th July 2022 in the ESL Top Club and lost on all disciplines.

Details:

Singles: Ted Ray lost 4 - 23

Two Wood: Bob Blaker lost 15 - 17

Pairs: Keith Roberts Peter Miller lost 16 - 22

Triples: David Fearn Brian Collis Les Owen lost 15 - 26

Fours: Stefan Tomm Mick Cooper Phil Sims Fred Read lost 19 - 21

Fred Read & Brian Collis played in their first game in this Competition.

Epsom have played 7 games in this Competition & won 3 & lost 4.

Ladies' Friendly

Epsom played away at Cheam on Thursday 7th July 2022 & won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 27 - 33.

Details:

Rink 4  Penny Payne Christine Summerfield Ruth Baker  won 19 - 13

Epsom were 0 - 6 down after 4 ends, but won the next 4 ends to go 9 - 6 ahead.  Cheam drew level on the next end, but Epsom won the next 5 ends to ahead again 16 - 9.  They won by 6 shots.

Rink 5  Sandy Cooper Sandie Harvey Mary Green  lost 8 - 20

Epsom led 7 - 6 after 10 ends, but lost the next 6 ends to go 7 - 17 down.  They lost by 12 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 27  Cheam 33

Surrey President's Team v SCMPPBA

Tony Bourne Martin Harbottle

Les Owen Joe Cable Bill Ayling

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Surrey President v Surrey Past President Bowling Association

Epsom hosted this match on Wednesday 6th July 2022. The President, Martin Harbottle had invited 10 Epsom men to play in this game.

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A huge thanks goes to all the Epsom members who helped make the day successful. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon which concluded with an excellent meal.

Vilamoura Mixed League

Epsom played Chipstead in their second Vilamoura game on Tuesday 5th July 2022 & won on both rinks & the match 35 - 29 (6 - 0).

Details:

Home: Liz Hind Phil Sims Brian Collis won 15 - 12

After 9 ends Epsom led 8 - 4 & were further ahead 14 - 7 after 14 ends.  They won by 3 shots.

Away: Penny Payne John Lystor Fred Read  won 20 - 17

Epsom were 4 - 14 down after 8 ends, but won the next 4 ends to go 13 - 14 down.  They won the last 4 ends to win by 3 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 35  Chipstead 29  Epsom 6 points  Chipstead 0 points.

Did you know

Epsom have played Chipstead 5 times in this league and won 4 & lost 1.

East Surrey League - Mid Week Triples

Epsom played their second game in this new league at home against Caterham on Tuesday 5th July 2022.

They won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 50 - 33 (8 - 2).

Details:

Rink 2 Richard Senior Bob Blaker Wayne Thornton  lost 14 - 15

Epsom were 4 - 14 down after 12 ends, but won 5 of the remaining ends & lost by just 1 shot.

Rink 4 Derek Martin John Hart Jim Scott  won 17 - 7

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

Rink 5 Mick Cooper Frank Thompson Ted Ray  won 19 - 11

Epsom led 12 - 4 after 11 ends & 16 - 10 after 15 ends.  They won by 8 shots.

Final Result:  Epsom 50  Caterham 33   Epsom 8 points  Caterham 2 points

Bob Blaker, Mick Cooper & Ted Ray played in their first game in this Competition.

Surrey Area 3 Top 4 - Epsom ‘B’

After getting a walk over against Horley Epsom ‘B’ made the short distance to Epsom Park to play in the second round on Tuesday 5th July 2022. They lost 24 - 25.

lost 24 - 25

David Fearn David Bragg Keith Roberts Andrew Turnbull  lost 24 - 25

David Fearn played in his first game in this Competition.

Did you know

This Competition only allows 1 Surrey County Badged player to be in the rink.

Epsom have won the area final twice:-

2006 Winners – Martin Harbottle, Ted Ray, Pat Buckley & Peter Miller

2014 Winners – Brian Kenyon, Andrew Turnbull, John Warren & John Huxford.

Chrystie League

Epsom played at home against Bookham on Monday 4th July 2022 and won on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & won overall 41 - 24 (3 - 1).

Details:

Rink 4 Derek Martin John Savill John Lystor Fred Read  won 29 - 9

Epsom led 12 - 7 after 10 ends & won the next 7 ends to go ahead 29 - 7.  They won by 20 shots.

Rink 5 Mick Cooper Hayden Thornton Frank Thompson Wayne Thornton  lost 12 - 15

Epsom led 4 - 1 after 4 ends, but lost he next 4 ends to go 4 - 7 down.  They were 9 - 13 down on end 14 & lost by 3 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 41  Bookham 24   Epsom 3 points Bookham 1 point.

Did you know

Epsom have played Bookham 39 times in this league and won 23, lost 15 & drawn 1.

This was Epsom's 5th game in the Chrystie League this season.  They have won 4 & lost 1.

Epsom have won 8 of the last 10 games against Bookham.

Men - East Surrey League

Epsom Men played away against Old Coulsdon on Saturday 2nd July 2022 and lost on all 3 rinks & the match 42 - 63 (0 - 10).

Details:

Rink 1  Derek Martin Keith Roberts John Warren Jim Scott  lost 13 - 22

Epsom were 8 - 12 down after 10 ends & 10 - 19 behind after 18 ends.  They lost by 9 shots.

Rink 2  David Fearn Ted Ray Andrew Turnbull Wayne Thornton  lost 16 - 17

Epsom took the lead 10 - 9 on end 11 & led 15 - 12 on end 16.  They lost the next 4 ends to go behind 15 - 17.  They scored 1 shot on the final end to lose by 1 shot.

Rink 3  David Bragg Bob Blaker Les Owen Peter Miller  lost 13 - 24

Epsom were 9 - 13 down on end 13 & lost by 11 shots.

Final Score:  Epsom 42  Old Coulsdon 63   Epsom 0 points  Old Coulsdon 10 points.

Did you know

Epsom have played Old Coulsdon 41 times in this League & won 14, lost 26 and there has been 1 drawn match.

In 2021 Epsom beat Old Coulsdon at home 10 – 0 which was the first time that Epsom had taken all points in a game against Old Coulsdon.

Epsom played their very first ESL match in 1987 against Old Coulsdon.  Epsom lost 70 – 82 (1 – 5). Of our current members Graham Pilbrow played in this game.

Ladies - East Surrey League

Epsom Ladies played away against Old Coulsdon on Saturday 2nd July 2022 and drew on 1 rink, lost on 1 rink & lost overall 36 - 41 (½ - 3½)

Details:

Rink 4   Janet Newman Sue Skinner Frances Suttonwood Mary Green  lost 17 - 22

Epsom were 5 - 17 down after 10 ends, but outscored Old Coulsdon  12 - 5 over the remaining ends.  They lost by 5 shots.

Rink 5  Sandy Cooper Liz Hind Trish Southgate Sandie Harvey  drew 19 - 19

Epsom led 17 - 10 on end 16, but were outscored 2 - 9 over the remaining ends to allow Old Coulsdon to tie the rink.

Final Score:  Epsom 36  Old Coulsdon 41  Epsom ½ point  Old Coulsdon 3½ points

Did you know

Epsom first played Old Coulsdon in 1998 and have played 24 times, won 9, lost 15.

This season Epsom Ladies have played 4 League matches, won 2 & lost 2.

Epsom Ladies have won the League 3 times – 2005/2006 & 2019.