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Welcome to the June 2016 Newsletter. This Newsletter will contain all information from 25th April 2016 | |
Windeler Cup The Annual Windeler Cup was played on Monday 30th May 2016. Twenty one members turned up a chilly afternoon to take part. The event was organised by Anne Hoffmann & Bob Blaker. Members played 3 lots of 5 ends and the 2 teams with the highest shot difference competed for the cup. Sue Needham, Frank Thompson, Derek Hoffmann & George Sperring played against Bill Lawrence, Dolly Snow & John Warren in the Final. George's team won 5 - 1 over 5 ends. Sue Needham, Frank Thompson & Derek Hoffmann win this Trophy for the first time. (George - the second time). Many thanks goes to Anne & Bob and all the helpers who made the afternoon successful. |
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Men's Friendly v Redhill Epsom Men played at home against Redhill in a Triples match on Sunday 29th May 2016 and won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 62 - 40. Details: Rink 2 Frank Thompson Derek Martin Phil Sims won 24 - 15 This rink started slowly (4 - 5 after 5 ends), but then went ahead 13 - 6 after 10 ends. They maintained this momentum going on to win by 9 shots. Rink 3 Vic Phillips David Ganney John Hart won 24 - 10 This rink was in command all afternoon. They led 10 - 1 after just 5 ends & went further ahead 20 - 3 after 15 ends. They won convincingly by 14 shots. Rink 4 Geoff Benfield Derek Hoffmann Ron Snow lost 14 - 15 This rink alsao got off to a slow start finding themselves 1 - 6 down after 5 ends. They levelled the scores 8 - 8 after 10 end & then went ahead 14 - 12 after 15 ends. They were all square again going into the final end but Epsom dropped 1 shot to lose by 1. Final Score: Epsom 62 Redhill 40 |
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Bowls England Top Club Epsom Men played at home against Purley Bury in the Bowls England Top Club on Sunday 29th May 2016 and won both singles & the Fours, lost the Pairs & Triples but won overall 3 - 2. Details: Singles: Terry Berry won 23 - 16 After 8 ends the scores were level 5 - 5, but Terry then went behind 6 - 9 four ends later. After 17 ends he was still trailing by 4 shots, but then won the next 5 ends scoring a total of 10 shots to lead 18 - 12. Terry went on to win by 7 shots. Two Wood: Stefan Tomm won 15 - 11 After trailing 2 - 3 after 4 ends Stefan went into the lead and led 10 - 5 after 10 ends & 12 - 9 after 15 ends. He completed the win on the 20th end. Pairs: Brian Kenyon Jim Scott lost 17 - 19 After 11 ends Epsom was 4 - 15 behind, but closed the gap to just 5 shots (10 - 15) after 14 ends. The Epsom pair outscored Purley Bury 7 - 2 over the last 6 ends & fell just 2 shots short for a draw. Triples: Howard Ellis Martin Harbottle Les Owen lost 11 - 19 After 10 ends Epsom was behind 6 - 13 and were well beaten by 8 shots by a very good Purley Bury Triple. Fours: Andrew Turnbull Bob Blaker John Meningen Graham Naish won 29 - 8 This was an excellent performance by the Epsom rink. They led 11 - 6 after 10 ends and totally outplayed their opposition for the rest of the game outscoring Purley Bury 18 - 2 to win by 21 shots. The last 2 ends were not played. Final Score: Epsom 3 Purley Bury 2 Bob Blaker & John Meningen played in their first game in this competition. |
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Men's League Match v Chipstead Epsom Men played at home v Chipstead on Saturday 28th May 2016. Epsom won on three rinks, lost on one rink and won overall 83 - 70 (10 - 2). This turned out to be a very close match right up to the last few ends. Over the last 5 ends across the 4 rinks Epsom scored 32 shots to 14 by Chipstead. Details: Rink 1 Keith Roberts Andrew Turnbull Geoff Purrott John Huxford won 19 - 14 The scores were level, 8 - 8 after 10 ends, Epsom took a 2 shot lead after 15 ends (13 - 11). They continued to stay ahead and won by 5 shots. Rink 2 Stefan Tomm John Hart John Meningen Jim Scott lost 19 - 22 Epsom had an excellent start on this rink going ahead 14 - 7 after 10 ends. Chipstead had 5 good ends in the second half and went ahead 19 - 16 after 18 ends. Epsom fought back well to level the scores 19 - 19 after 20 ends and held 2 shots on the final end until the Chipstead number 3 put the jack in the ditch. Epsom lost by 3 shots. Rink 3 Brian Kenyon George Sperring John Warren Les Owen won 21 - 12 Epsom led all afternoon on this rink. They led 8 - 5 after 10 ends, 12 - 9 after 15 ends and went on to win by 9 shots. Rink 4 Howard Ellis Bob Blaker Terry Berry Graham Naish won 24 - 22 This was quite a remarkable game. After 7 ends the scores were level, 7 - 7. However, Epsom then lost the next 5 ends to go behind 7 - 15. They were still in trouble after 16 ends finding themselves 9 - 22 behind, but amazingly they won the last 5 remaining ends picking up a total of 15 shots to snatch a dramatic win by 2 shots. Final Score: Epsom 83 Chipstead 70 Epsom 10 points Chipstead 2 points. This was Geoff Purrott's 150th appearance in the East Surrey League. |
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Men's Friendly v Purley Epsom Men travelled to Purley on Thursday 26th May 2016 to play a Friendly Triples Match. They won on 3 rinks, lost on 1 rink, & won overall 83 - 55. Details: Rink 3 Bill Lawrence Geoff Purrott Peter Miller won 28 - 11 After 7 ends Epsom was behind 5 - 7. However, they won the next 5 ends scoring a total of 13 shots to go ahead 18 - 7. Purley only scored on 2 more ends leaving Epsom winners by 17 shots. Rink 4 Phil Sims Andrew Turnbull John Meningen won 23 - 12 Epsom got off to a good start on this rink and led 13 - 6 after 10 ends. After 14 ends they led 15 - 9 and immediately picked up two 4's on the next 2 ends. They won by 11 shots. Rink 5 Bob Blaker John Hart Les Owen won 17 - 16 Epsom struggled on this rink throughout the first part of this game. They were 5 - 14 down after 11 ends, but won all the remaining ends bar the 17th end and picked up 5 shots on the last end to snatch a 1 shot win. Rink 6 Brian Kenyon David Ganney John Warren lost 15 - 16 This was a very close game as the final score suggests. After 9 ends the scores were level 8 - 8 and also level 12 - 12 after 13 ends. Going into the last end Epsom was 13 - 16 down & with 1 bowl to play by the opposition skip Epsom was holding 6 shots. The skip managed to get 3rd bowl leaving Epsom losing by just 1 shot. Final Score: Epsom 83 Purley 55 |
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Arthur Hughes Triples Epsom played away at Epsom Park in the Sutton & District Arthur Hughes Triples on Thursday 26th May 2016. Phil Sims, John Hart & John Meningen represented Epsom and found themselves 3 - 14 adrift after 9 ends. They closed the gap to 10 - 14 after 12 ends, but immediately dropped 4 shots to go further behind. They eventually lost 14 - 21. |
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Mixed Match v Epsom Park Epsom played at home in the second mixed match of the season against Epsom Park on Wednesday 25th May 2016. Epsom won on 3 rinks, lost on 1 rink but won overall 77 - 55. Details: Rink 1 Vic Phillips David Ganney Phil Sims Eileen Mills won 18 - 14 After 10 ends the scores were level 7 - 7, but Epsom went ahead 15 - 10 after 15 ends. They went on to win by 4 shots. Rink 2 Arthur Upward Mike James Derek Martin Roy Ward lost 11 - 18 After 10 ends this rink was 5 - 8 down and still 3 shots adrift, 8 - 11 after 15 ends. Epsom Park finished strongly winning the last 4 ends leaving Epsom losing by 7 shots. Rink 3 Bill Lawrence Sylvia Smart Howard Ellis Stefan Tomm won 24 - 15 This rink was also level after 10 ends - 9 - 9. Epsom had the better of the rest of the game going on to win by 9 shots. Rink 4 Keith Roberts Geoff Benfield Frank Thompson Bob Blaker won 24 - 8 This rink got off to an excellent start and led 12 - 2 after 10 ends. They continued to dominate the game going on to win by 16 shots. Final Score: Epsom 77 Epsom Park 55 |
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Ladies' Friendly v Banstead Neville Epsom Ladies travelled to Banstead Neville on Tuesday 24th May 2016 to play a Friendly Triples Match. They lost on 2 rinks, won one rink, and won overall 46 - 40. Details: Rink 2 Guest Frances Suttonwood Anne Hoffmann lost 9 - 16 After 10 ends the scores were level 7 - 7, but Banstead Neville had the better of the rest of the game going on to win by 7 shots. Rink 3 Sandra Huxford Dolly Snow Sylvia Smart won 23 - 6 After 10 ends Epsom had a good lead, 12 - 3 & continued to outplay their opponents. They won by 17 shots. Rink 4 Sue Needham Pat Walmsley Ruth Nixon lost 14 - 18 This was a similar story to rink 2. The scores were level 10 - 10 after 11 ends, but Epsom only scored on 2 more ends finally losing by 4 shots. Final Score: Epsom 46 Banstead Neville 40 |
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Bowls England Over 60's Tony Allcock Trophy Epsom played Purley Bury 'A' at home on Sunday 22nd May 2016 in the above competition and won on 1 rink, drew on the other & won overall by 2 shots. Details: Rink 5 Anne Hoffmann Gill Sperring Les Owen Graham Naish drew 16 - 16 Epsom got off to a good start & led 12 - 4 after 10 ends. Purley Bury drew level, 13 - 13 on the 16th end the game also finished level. Rink 6 Sandra Huxford Eileen Mills Martin Harbottle David Sowdon won 18 - 16 Epsom also lead after 10 ends on this rink, 10 - 8 and kept the lead for the rest of the morning. They won by 2 shots. Final Score: Epsom 34 Purley Bury 'A' 32 Martin Harbottle played his first game in this competition. |
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Bowls England Men's Two Fours Epsom men played Cheam at home on Saturday 21st May 2016 in the above competition and lost on both rinks. They played a very strong team and made a good account of themselves especially in the first half of the game. Details: Rink 4 Keith Roberts George Sperring John Warren Jim Scott lost 15 - 24 After 10 ends the scores were level 8 - 8, but Cheam went ahead 14 - 9 after 15 ends. Epsom fought back well to level the scores again, 15 - 15 after 18 ends, but then dropped 3 3's over the last three ends to lose by 9 shots. Rink 5 Andrew Turnbull John Huxford Les Owen Graham Naish lost 15 - 19 After 12 ends the scores were level 8 - 8, but Epsom then dropped 10 shots over the next 3 ends to go behind 8 - 18. Epsom then fought back well winning the next 5 ends, but lost by 4 shots. Final Score: Epsom 30 Cheam 43 Andrew Turnbull & Keith Roberts played in their first game in this competition. |
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Ladies' Friendly v Malden Manor Epsom Ladies travelled to Maldon Manor on Tuesday 17th May 2016 to play in their second Friendly Triples Match of the season. They won on 1 rinks, lost on 1 rink & overall 42 - 23. Details: Rink 2 Frances Suttonwood Sylvia Smart Anne Hoffmann lost 13 - 19 This was fairly close for the first 10 ends, but Epsom was 6 - 10 behind. However, they then had 2 good ends to take the lead 12 - 10. Epsom was outplayed over the remaining ends being out scored 9 shots to 1 & lost by 6 shots. Rink 3 Sandra Huxford Ruth Baker Gill Sperring won 29 - 4 Epsom dominated this game right from the start and led 12 - 1 after 8 ends. They then won the next 5 ends scoring a total of 13 shots to go further ahead 25 - 1. They won by 25 shots. Final Score: Epsom 42 Malden Manor 23 |
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Mixed Match v Insurance BA Epsom played at home in the very first mixed match of the season against the Insurance BA on Sunday 15th May 2016. Epsom won on all 4 rinks - winning the match 107 - 55. Details: Rink 3 Brian Collis Frank Thompson Les Owen John Warren won 33 - 14 Epsom made a slow start on this rink, but soon got into the game to lead 12 - 10 after 10 ends. They dominated the rest of the game & led 23 - 15 after 15 ends and won by 19 shots. Rink 4 Keith Roberts Sylvia Smart Derek Hoffmann Geoff Purrott won 29 - 18 After 10 ends Epsom was 1 shot down, 11 - 12, but played well in the second half to win by 11 shots. Rink 5 Vic Phillips Pat Walmsley Brian Kenyon John Huxford won 17 - 13 This was a much closer game than the other 3 rinks. However, Epsom held the lead up to end 16 when the game was 12 - 12. Epsom scored 5 shots to 1 over the remaining ends to win by 4 shots. Rink 6 Bill Lawrence Mike James David Ganney Sandra Huxford won 28 - 10 Epsom got off to a storming start & led 12 - 0 after just 5 ends. They continued to score heavily & led 27 - 4 after 15 ends. Epsom won by 18 shots. Final Score: Epsom 107 Insurance BA 55 |
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Men's League Match v Sutton Epsom Men played at home v Sutton on Saturday 14th May 2016. Epsom won on two rinks, lost on two rinks and lost overall 68 - 79 (4 - 8). Details: Rink 1 Brian Kenyon Geoff Purrott Martin Harbottle Les Owen lost 18 - 22 Epsom held the initiative in this game for 15 ends. They led 11 - 8 after 10 ends and 13 - 12 after 15 ends. Epsom lost the lead after 18 ends and finally lost by 4 shots. Rink 2 Stefan Tomm Andrew Turnbull John Warren John Huxford won 20 - 16 After 10 ends the scores were level 9 - 9 and still level 14 - 14 after 15 ends. Epsom had the better of the final ends and won by 4 shots. Rink 3 Keith Roberts John Hart Terry Berry Graham Naish won 19 - 11 After 10 ends Epsom led 9 - 3 and led for the rest of the game. They won by 8 shots. Rink 4 Howard Ellis Bob Blaker John Meningen Jim Scott lost 11 - 30 This rink were outplayed all afternoon. They were 5 - 15 down after 10 ends and 9 - 26 behind after 18 ends. They were well beaten by 19 shots. Final Score: Epsom 68 Sutton 79 Epsom 4 points Sutton 8 points |
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Men's League Match v Purley Bury Epsom Men started the defence of the title won last year with an excellent win against Purley Bury. This win beat the previous best win of +26 shots in 2011 & the best rink win of +8 also in 2011. Epsom won 3 rinks, lost one rink and won overall 100 - 59 (10 - 2). Details: Rink 3 Keith Roberts John Hart Terry Berry Graham Naish won 26 - 8 After 9 ends Epsom led 8 - 6, but then won the next 7 ends to go ahead 21 - 6. Purley Bury only scored 2 more shots leaving Epsom winners by 18 shots. Rink 4 Howard Ellis John Warren John Meningen Jim Scott lost 15 - 16 After 10 ends Epsom led 9 - 6 & were still ahead 13 - 10 after 15 ends. The last few ends were keenly contested, but Epsom lost by just the 1 shot. Rink 5 Brian Kenyon Bill Lawrence Martin Harbottle Les Owen won 33 - 16 Epsom dominated this game all afternoon. They led 16 - 7 after 10 ends, 26 - 11 after 15 ends & went on to win by 17 shots. Rink 6 Bob Blaker Geoff Purrott John Huxford David Sowdon won 26 - 19 After 10 ends Epsom led by 1 shot, 9 - 8 but went behind 14 - 16 on the 16th end. They scored 12 shots to 3 over the remaining ends to win by 7 shots. Final Score: Epsom 100 Purley Bury 59 Epsom 10 points Purley Bury 2 points John Meningen played his very first East Surrey League match for Epsom & becomes the 151st player to represent Epsom in this League. |
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Men's Friendly v Carshalton Beeches Epsom Men travelled to Carshalton Beeches on Saturday 7th May 2016 to play a Friendly Match. They won on 3 rinks, lost on 1 rink, but won overall 79 - 63. Details: Rink 2 Bill Lawrence Arthur Upward Geoff Purrott Martin Harbottle won 23 - 17 Epsom got off to a slow start on this rink finding themselves 3 - 9 down after 8 ends. They levelled the scores 10 - 10 after 12 ends & had the better of the remaining ends. They won by 6 shots. Rink 3 Howard Ellis Derek Hoffmann Andrew Turnbull John Warren lost 13 - 16 Epsom got off to a poor start finding themselves 0 - 9 down after 8 ends. They slowly got back into the game, but were still behind, 6 - 15 after 15 ends. They scored 5 shots on end 20 finally losing by 3 shots. Rink 4 Mike James Roy Ward John Hart Bob Blaker won 23 - 12 Epsom led throughout this game. They were 9 - 5 up after 10 ends, 14 - 10 after 15 ends & finished strongly to win by 11 shots. Rink 5 Geoff Benfield David Ganney Brian Kenyon Peter Miller won 20 - 18 This rink also started slowly, but were only 1 shot behind, 10 - 11 after 10 ends. They went further behind after 15 ends, 13 - 17 but had a strong finish winning by 2 shots. Final Score: Epsom 79 Carshalton Beeches 63 |
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Ladies' Friendly v Supreme Epsom Ladies travelled to Supreme on Thursday 5th May 2016 to play in the very first Friendly Triples Match of the season. They lost on 2 rinks, drew on one rink, but lost overall 37 - 50. Details: Rink 2 Sylvia Smart Ruth Nixon Eileen Mills lost 10 - 16 The Ladies on this rink were behind all afternoon. They were 6 - 10 behind after 10 ends, 8 - 14 adrift after 15 ends and lost by 6 shots. Rink 3 Audrey Jones Anne Hoffmann Gill Sperring drew 14 - 14 After 10 ends Epsom was 5 - 9 down, but came back well to go ahead 13 - 9 after 15 ends. Supreme fought back well to tie the triple. Rink 4 Pat Walmsley Ruth Baker Sandra Huxford lost 13 - 20 After 10 ends Epsom was 6 - 13 behind and 12 - 18 down after 15 ends. They lost by 7 shots. Final Score: Epsom 37 Supreme 50 |
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President's Team v Captain's Team Details: President's team listed first.
Rink 1 Brian Collis Eileen Mills David Sowdon (President) 13 v Sandra Huxford Derek Hoffmann Les Owen (Captain) 17 After 11 ends the President was winning 13 - 6, but the Captain came back strongly winning all the remaining ends to win by 4 shots. Rink 2 Howard Ellis Audrey Jones John Warren 20 v Bill Lawrence Anne Hoffmann George Sperring 16 The Captain's rink led after 3 ends, but went behind for the rest of the game. They did get back to just 1 shot down, 16 - 15 after 14 ends, but lost by 4 shots. Rink 3 John Savill Roy Ward Ruth Nixon John Huxford 10 v Arthur Upward Trevor Marvell Frank Thompson Ken Lacey 18 The Captain's rink led 11 - 5 after 10 ends, but the President's team fought back to be 3 shots adrift after 15 ends. However, they were beaten by 8 shots. Rink 4 Phil Sims Geoff Benfield Gill Sperring Geoff Purrott 15 v Vic Phillips David Ganney Stefan Tomm Brian Kenyon 15 This turned out to a very even contest. After 11 ends the scores were level, 10 - 10 and they finally drew. Rink 5 Ruth Baker Ron Snow Andrew Turnbull Terry Berry 28 v Sue Needham Pat Walmsley Bob Blaker Martin Harbottle 9 After 6 ends the Captain's team led 4 - 2, but were then outplayed for the rest of the afternoon. The President's team going on to win by 19 shots. Final Score: President's team 86 Captain's Team 75 A big thanks goes to all who helped make the day go very well. A separate article will appear on this page regarding the Plant & Produce Sale that went on before the match. |
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Men's Friendly v Reigate Priory Epsom Men travelled to Reigate Priory on Saturday 30th April 2016 to play in the very first Friendly Match of the season. They won on 2 rinks, lost on 2 rinks, but won overall 75 - 65. Details: Rink 2 Stefan Tomm Tony Jackman Terry Berry John Meningen won 20 -15 After 10 ends Epsom was 7 - 8 down, but went ahead 14 - 9 after 15 ends. They went on to in by 5 shots. Rink 3 Bill Lawrence Derek Jones Bob Blaker Martin Harbottle lost 17 - 22 This rink got off to a slow start finding themselves 8 - 13 down after 10 ends. They closed the gap slightly to 4 shots, 15 - 19 after 18 ends, but lost by 5 shots. Rink 4 Howard Ellis Derek Hoffmann Andrew Turnbull Peter Miller won 30 - 9 Epsom dominated this game all afternoon. They led 19 - 3 after 10 ends, 26 - 5 after 15 ends and went on to win by 21 shots. Rink 5 Geoff Benfield Frank Thompson Brian Kenyon John Warren lost 8 - 19 Epsom was outplayed on this rink. They were 3 - 13 adrift after 10 ends, 5 - 15 behind after 15 ends going on to lose by 11 shots. Final Score: Epsom 75 Reigate Priory 65 John Meningen played his very first game for Epsom Bowling Club. |