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East Surrey League - Mid Week Triples Epsom played away their very first game in this league in 2023 at home against Old Coulsdon. They drew on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost overall 30 - 62 (1 - 9). Details: Rink 4 John Lystor Richard Senior John Hart drew 15 - 15 Epsom raced into a 15 - 0 lead after 11 ends, but lost the remaining ends to draw the rink. Rink 5 Phil Sims Bob Blaker Mick Cooper lost 5 - 26 Epsom only won on 3 ends & lost by 21 shots. Rink 6 Paul Maskell David Fearn Keith Roberts lost 10 - 21 Epsom were 6 - 13 down after 9 ends & lost by 11 shots. Final Score: Epsom 30 Old Coulsdon 62 Epsom 1 point Old Coulsdon 9 points *Did you know* This is the second season of this Competition. Last season Epsom beat Old Coulsdon 9 – 1.

Ladies Friendly Epsom Ladies played away against Leatherhead in a 2 rink Triples match on Tuesday 27th June 2023. They lost on both rinks & the match 27 - 36. Details: Rink 3 Elaine Coe Liz Hind Sandy Cooper lost 11 - 19 Epsom were 5 - 10 down on end 9 & lost by 8 shots. Rink 4 Audrey Jones Janet Newman Christine Summerfield lost 16 - 17 Epsom led 12 - 6 after 9 ends, but were 12 - 15 down on end 12. They drew level 16 - 16 going into the last end, but dropped 1 shot. Final Score: Epsom 27 Leatherhead 36 *Did you know* The first recorded match v Leatherhead was in 2007. Since then the Clubs have met 13 times with Epsom winning 7, Leatherhead winning 5 & there has been 1 drawn match. This season the Ladies have played 6 matches, won 3 & lost 3.

Chrystie League Epsom played at home against Bookham in their 4th Chrystie League match on Monday 26th June 2023. They won on both rinks & the match 42 - 25 (4 - 0). After 11 ends across the 2 rinks Epsom led by just 1 shot, 19 - 18. They went on to win by 17 shots. Details: Rink 2 Paul Maskell Richard Price Keith Roberts Fred Read won 21 - 17 Epsom led 9 - 3 after 7 ends, but went behind 9 - 10 on end 11. They were ahead 18 - 10 after 13 ends & went on to win by 4 shots. Rink 3 David Fearn Barry Coe Phil Sims Brian Collis won 21 - 8 The scores were level 8 - 8 after 10 ends, but Epsom won all the remaining ends to win by 13 shots. Final Score: Epsom 42 Bookham 25 Epsom 4 points Bookham 0 points. *Did you know* Epsom have played Bookham 40 times, won 24, lost 15 & there has been 1 game drawn.

East Surrey League - Men Croydon have conceded the ESL match v Epsom. *Did you know* Epsom have played Croydon 10 times, won 9, lost 1 with 1 game conceded by Croydon. Epsom have played 7 games this season & won 5, lost 1 & drawn 1. One game has been conceded.

East Surrey League - Top Club Epsom played at home against Dorking in the ESL Top Club on Wednesday 21st June 2023 & won 3 - 2. Epsom won the Singles, Pairs, Fours & lost the Two Wood & Triples. This game went right down to the last 2 ends of the Fours. Details: Rink 2 Singles: Ted Ray won 21 - 9 Ted led 12 - 6 after 10 ends & 13 - 9 after 14 ends. He won the next 3 ends to win by 12 shots (17 ends). Rink 2 Two Wood: Phil Sims lost 8 - 15 The scores were level 6 - 6 after 10 ends, but Phil was behind 8 - 11 on end 15. He lost the next 4 ends to lose by 7 shots. (19 ends played). Rink 4 Pairs: David Fearn Wayne Thornton won 24 - 14 Epsom were 10 - 11 down on end 11, but won the next 5 ends to go ahead 22 - 11. They won by 10 shots. Rink 1 Triples: Paul Maskell Mick Cooper Keith Roberts lost 5 - 22 Epsom were 3 - 13 down on end 10 & lost by 17 shots (16 ends played). Rink 3 Fours: John Lystor Brian Collis David Bragg Jim Scott won 17 - 15 Epsom were 5 - 9 down after 10 ends & 9 - 11 behind on end 14. They won the next 3 ends to go ahead 15 - 11. The last 2 ends were very tense, but Epsom won by 2 shots. Final Score: Epsom 3 Dorking 2 Interestingly the number of shots in the game were 75 - 75. *Did you know* This Competition comprises of Two Wood Singles, Four Wood Singles, Pairs, Triples & Fours. This format began in 2018. Originally this Competition was played as a Top 10 Competition (no Two Wood game). It was brought in line with Bowls England who played a Top 11 in 2018. The Top 10 Competition started in 1997 & Epsom played 46 matches, won 26 & lost 20. They won the Top 10 in 2008 beating Warlingham Park 71 – 70. The following current members played in this final – Ted Ray, Stefan Tomm, John Hart, Graham Pilbrow, Les Owen, Martin Harbotle & Peter Miller. Epsom have lost in 3 Top 10 finals – 2000, 2006 & 2012. In the Top 11 Competition so far (since 2018) Epsom have played 9 games, won 5 & lost 4. In the first round Epsom beat Cheam 3 – 2 (they lost both singles, but won the Pairs, Triples & Fours). Paul Maskell played in his first match in this Competition.

Men's Friendly Epsom played against Leatherhead in a 3 rink Triples match on Tuesday 20th June 2023. They won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 73 - 32. After 8 ends across the 3 rinks Epsom led 33 - 12 & went on to win by 41 shots. Details: Rink 1 Paul Maskell Derek Martin Brian Collis won 30 - 6 (16 ends played) Epsom led 16 - 5 after 10 ends & won 5 of the last 6 ends to win by 24 shots. Rink 2 John Lystor John Hart Fred Read won 28 - 8 Epsom led 12 - 6 after 11 ends & won 5 of the last 7 ends to win by 20 shots. Rink 3 Geoff Purrott Mick Cooper Bob Blaker lost 15 - 18 The scores were level 7 - 7 after 8 ends & 12 - 12 on end 13. Epsom led 15 - 13 on end 16, but lost the last 2 ends to lose by 3 shots. Final Score: Epsom 73 Leatherhead 32 *Did you know* The first recorded match v Leatherhead was in 1992. Since then the Clubs have met 30 times with Epsom winning 13, Leatherhead winning 16 & there has been 1 drawn match. This season the Men have played 6 matches, won 5 & lost 1.

Chrystie League Epsom played against Esher in their 2nd Chrystie League match on Monday 19th June 2023. They won on both rinks & the match 31 - 29 (4 - 0). After 14 ends across both rinks Epsom were 19 - 26 down, but went on to win by 2 shots. Details: Rink 1 Paul Maskell Richard Price Frank Thompson Fred Read won 16 - 15 Epsom led 8 - 4 after 7 ends, but lost the next 6 ends to go 8 - 14 behind. They won 4 of the remaining ends to win by just 1 shot. Rink 2 John Lystor Barry Coe John Wellard Brian Collis won 15 - 14 Epsom were 4 - 7 down after 9 ends & 6 - 12 behind on end 12. They won 5 of the last 6 ends to also win by just 1 shot. Final Score: Epsom 31 Esher 29 Epsom 4 points Esher 0 points. *Did you know* Epsom have played Esher 41 times, won 27, lost 12 & there have been 2 games drawn.

Surrey County Bowling Association - Area 3 Top 4 Epsom A travelled to play Old Coulsdon on Saturday 17th June 2023 to play in the Area 3 Top 4 Competition. They lost 13 - 21. Surrey is divided into 4 Areas. Each Area has 2 sections. Epsom is in Area 3 Division 5. Epsom have entered the Area competition for many years- usually entering 2 teams. This competition only allows 1 badged player to play in the rink, but does necessarily need to include a badged player. In the early rounds the games are played within the Area i.e. Epsom will play teams in Area 3 Division 5/6. A winner in each Area then plays each other in a Final. Epsom B have had a walk over in the first round. Details: Rink 5 John Wellard John Hart Les Owen David Fearn lost 13 - 21 Epsom were 6 - 11 down after 9 ends & 13 - 15 behind on end 14. They lost the next 3 ends & lost by 8 shots. *Did you know* Epsom's record in this Competition 2006 Area 3 winners Martin Harbottle, Ted Ray, Pat Buckley & Peter Miller Won 18 – 13 v Epsom Park 2006 This team lost in the next round of the combined Areas. 2009 Area 3 Finalists Brian Kenyon, Fred Read, John Hart & Graham Pilbrow lost 11 – 25 to Old Coulsdon 2014 Area 3 winners Brian Kenyon Andrew Turnbull, John Warren & John Huxford won 24 – 21 v Wallington 2014 Finalists in Area 3 Top 4 combined Areas Brian Kenyon David Sowdon, John Warren & John Huxford lost 20 – 25 to Knaphill.

Men's Friendly Epsom men travelled to play Wallington in a friendly triples match on Thursday 15th June 2023. They won on all three rinks & the match 74 - 30. Epsom led all afternoon across the three rinks. They led 37 - 14 after 9 ends & went on to won by 44 shots. Details: Rink 2 John Hart Frank Thompson Les Owen won 25 - 13 Epsom led 14 - 6 after 9 ends, but lost the next 3 ends to lead by just 1 shot (14 - 13). However, they won all the remaining ends to win by 12 shots. Rink 3 Brian Collis Bob Blaker David Bragg won 22 - 8 Epsom led 13 - 4 after 9 ends & won the next 6 ends to go further ahead 21 - 4. They won by 14 shots. Rink 4 Paul Maskell Phil Sims Keith Roberts won 27 - 9 Epsom led 10 - 4 after 9 ends & outscored Wallington 17 - 5 over the remaining ends to win by 18 shots. Final Score: Epsom 74 Wallington 30 *Did you know* The first recorded men’s friendly match against Wallington was in 2016. Since then the Clubs have met 6 times & Epsom have won all these games.

Men's Friendly Epsom men travelled the short distance to play Chessington in a friendly triples match on Wednesday 14th June 2023. They won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won 48 - 39. (16 ends played). Details: Rink 1 Guest Richard Price Fred Read lost 7 - 14 After 8 ends Epsom were 3 - 10 down & lost by 7 shots. Rink 2 Barry Coe Paul Maskell Bob Blaker won 24 - 16 Epsom were 11 - 16 down after 9 ends, but won all the remaining ends to win by 8 shots. Rink 3 Terry Mears Richard Senior Jim Scott won 17 - 9 Epsom led 10 -3 after 8 ends & went on to win by 8 shots. Final Score: Epsom 48 Chessington 39 *Did you know* The first recorded men’s friendly match against Chessington was in 1993. Since then the Clubs have met 27 times, won 19, lost 6 & 2 games have been cancelled. Terry Mears played in his very first match for Epsom Bowling Club.

Bowls England Top Club Epsom ladies travelled to Purley Bury to play in the BE Top Club on Monday 12th June 2023. They won the singles & Triples, lost the Pairs & Fours & lost overall on shots 65 - 80. Details: Singles: Fi Drinkall won 21 - 20 (no details available) Pairs: Penny Payne Christine Summerfield lost 11 - 23 (17 nds) Epsom were 8 - 10 down on end 9 then lost the next 4 ends to go further behind 8 - 21. They lost by 12 shots. Triples: Trish Southgate Ruth Baker Mary Green won 20 - 14 Epsom led 11 - 9 after 9 ends & 17 - 13 after 15 ends. They won by 6 shots. Fours: Liz Hind Janet Newman Frances Suttonwood Sandy Cooper lost 13 - 23 Epsom were 6 - 11 down on end 9. They won 4 of the last ends but lost by 10 shots. Final Score: Epsom 2 Purley Bury 2 Epsom 65 Purley Bury 80 Liz Hind played in her very first match in this Competition.

Chrystie League Epsom men travelled to Brockham on Monday 12th June 2023 & won on both rinks & the match 40 - 27 (4 - 0). Over the last 7 ends Epsom outscored Brockham 21 - 6. Details: Rink 1 Paul Maskell John Wellard Frank Thompson John Hart won 21 - 16 Epsom led 9 - 7 after 9 ends, but went behind 14 - 16 on end 14. However, they won the last 4 ends to win by 5 shots. Rink 2 David Fearn Barry Coe Mick Cooper Phil Sims won 19 - 11 Epsom were 7 - 9 down after 9 ends, but won the next 6 ends to go ahead 19 - 9. They won by 8 shots. *Did you know* Epsom have played Brockham 41 times, won 26, lost 14 & there has been 1 game drawn. This was Epsom's 200th match in the Chrystie League.

East Surrey League - Ladies Epsom ladies travelled to Horley to play in their second ESLL match on Sunday 11th June 2023. They won on both rinks & the match 43 - 20 (4 - 0). Details: Rink 1 Penny Payne Karen Wellard Christine Summerfield Ruth Baker won 20 - 12 Epsom led 10 - 9 after 10 ends then won the next 5 ends to go further ahead 18 - 9. They won by 8 shots. Rink 2 Sandy Cooper Janet Newman Trish Southgate Mary Green won 23 - 8 Epsom led 20 - 4 after 12 ends & went on to win by 15 shots. Final Score: Epsom 43 Horley 20 Epsom 4 points Horley 0 points. Did you know Epsom ladies have played Horley 17 times in this league & won 13, lost 4 this is the 185th match in this league with Epsom ladies winning 93 matches, losing 88 & there have been 4 drawn games. In this period 5 games have been cancelled. Karen Wellard played in her very first ESLL match for Epsom in this game.

East Surrey League - Men Epsom men travelled to Croydon MO's to play in the ESL on Saturday 10th June 2023. They won on 1 rink, lost on 2 rinks & lost the match 50 - 64 (2 - 8). After 10 ends across the 3 rinks Epsom led 28 - 21, but were 1 shot behind on ends 15 (41 - 42). The remaining ends went in Croydon MO's favour leaving Epsom losing by 14 shots. Details: Rink 2 Ted Ray David Fearn Wayne Thornton Les Owen won 22 - 15 Epsom were 10 - 4 ahead after 10 ends & 19 - 10 ahead on end 15. They won by 7 shots. Rink 3 Stefan Tomm Phil Sims John Warren Martin Harbottle lost 14 - 25 Epsom led 13 - 5 after 10 ends, but won only 2 of the remaining ends to lose by 11 shots. Rink 4 Derek Martin Bob Blaker Keith Roberts Jim Scott lost 14 - 24 Epsom were 3 - 12 down after 10 ends & 8 - 19 behind after 15 ends. They lost by 10 shots. Final Score: Epsom 50 Croydon MO's 64 Epsom 2 points Croydon MO's 8 points *Did you know* This was the very first time for Epsom to play Croydon MO’S in the East Surrey League. Croydon MO’S were admitted into Division 2 in 2017. The Croydon Municipal Officers Bowling Club was formed in 1907 by several council staff. Early fixtures included Bensham Manor, Master Bakers, Sutton, Erith, Metropolitan Police, Bethlem Hospital, Croydon to name a few. In 1934 the club move to Waddon Wells where they are today. Epsom have met Croydon MO’S on just 1 other occasion. This was in the ESL Top Club competition in 2022. Epsom won 3 – 2.

Ladies Friendly Epsom played against Carshalton in a 2 rink Triples match on Thursday 8th June 2023. They won on both rinks & the match 29 - 24. Details: Rink 5 Elaine Coe Penny Payne Mary Green won 13 - 12 After 9 ends Epsom led 10 - 8 & 13 - 10 after 14 ends. They lost the last 2 ends, but won by 1 shot. Rink 6 Liz Hind Sue Skinner Sandy Cooper won 16 - 12 Epsom led 10 - 4 after 9 ends & 13 - 10 after 13 ends. They won the last 2 ends to win by 4 shots. Final Score: Epsom 29 Carshalton 24 *Did you know* The first recorded ladies friendly match against Carshalton was in 2007. Since then the Clubs have met 9 times, won 6, lost 3 & there have been 6 games cancelled. Unfortunately the records for Ladies Friendly matches were not recorded before 2007. Since then the ladies have played 214 matches, won 111, lost 99 & drawn 4. In this period 51 matches have been cancelled.

Epsom Bowling Club v Surrey Past Presidents on Wednesday 7th June 2023 (click on photo for larger version) John Lystor Derek Martin Richard Senior David Fearn Geoff Purrott Paul Maskell Barry Coe John Warren Geoff Virgo Frank Thompson Ray Evans Wayne Thornton Brian Kenyon David Bragg Les Owen Jim Scott Stefan Tomm Robert York Brian Collis Bob Blaker Mick Cooper Phil Sims Richard Price

Men's Friendly Epsom played against the Surrey Past President on Wednesday 7th June 2023. Epsom won on 2 rinks, lost on 4 rinks & lost overall 98 - 128. After 10 ends across the 6 rinks the scores were level 51 - 51. However, Epsom were33 shots down after 15 ends & lost by 30 shots. Details: Rink 1 Ray Evans John Lystor Frank Thompson John Warren won 18 - 17 Epsom led 14 - 1 after 10 ends & 18 - 7 after 15 ends. They lost all the remaining ends & won by 1 shot. Rink 2 Paul Maskell Geoff Virgo Fred Read David Bragg lost 13 - 26 Epsom led 7 - 6 after 8 ends, but lost the next 7 ends to go 7 - 20 down. They lost by 13 shots. Rink 3 Phil Sims Robert York Wayne Thornton Bob Blaker won 21 - 20 Epsom led 9 - 4 after 10 ends, but the scores were level 12 - 12 on end 15. Going into the last end Epsom were 19 - 20 down, but scored 2 shots to win by 1. Rink 4 Stefan Tomm Barry Coe Richard Senior Les Owen lost 18 - 19 Epsom were 6 - 10 down on the 10th end & 9 - 19 behind on end 16. They won all the remaining ends & lost by 1 shot. Rink 5 Brian Kenyon Geoff Purrott Mick Cooper David Fearn lost 9 - 25 Epsom were 3 - 16 down on end 10 & lost by 16 shots. Rink 6 Derek Martin Richard Price Brian Collis Jim Scott lost 19 - 21 Epsom led 12 - 5 after 10 ends, but went behind 14 - 16 on end 15. They led 19 - 18 going into the last end, but dropped 3 shots to lose by 2 shots. Final Score: Epsom 98 Surrey Past President 128 Did you know This is the first time that Epsom have played a Surrey Past President's Team. Martin Harbottle is the immediate Surrey Past President (and our President) & he has brought a team to play us at Epsom. Over the years Epsom have played the Surrey Patrons - the first time in 2004 & since then there have been 14 matches with Epsom winning 10, losing 3 & there has been one draw. In 2009 (our Centenary Year) the Surrey President brought a team to play Epsom (which Epsom won) & they re visited in 2019 when Epsom lost. Ray Evans & Geoff Virgo played in their very first friendly game for Epsom in this match.

Mixed Friendly Epsom played their first Mixed Friendly match of the season at home against Malden Manor on Tuesday 6th June 2023. They won on 2 rinks, lost on 1 rink & won overall 54 - 37. Details: Rink 3 Stefan Tomm Janet Newman Sandy Cooper Brian Collis won 16 - 12 Epsom led 9 - 4 after 9 ends & 13 - 10 after 15 ends. They won by 4 shots. Rink 4 Liz Hind Ruth Baker Mick Cooper Bob Blaker won 25 - 8 Epsom led 14 - 5 after 9 ends & won 6 of the last 7 ends to win by 17 shots. Rink 5 Audrey Jones Richard Price Christine Summerfield John Warren lost 13 - 17 Epsom were level 10 - 10 on end 14, lost the next 3 ends to go behind 10 - 17. They lost by 4 shots. Final Score: Epsom 54 Malden Manor 37 *Did you know* The first recorded mixed friendly match against Malden Manor was in 2013. Since then the Clubs have met 9 times, won 8 & lost 1. The first recorded Mixed Friendly match was in 1991 when Epsom played just 1 match. Since then Epsom have played 225 matches, won 127, lost 93 & drawn 5. In 2016 Epsom played 13 Friendly games & won them all.

Chrystie League Epsom men played their first Chrystie League match of the season at home against Pippbrook on Monday 5th June 2023. They lost on both rinks & the match 23 - 28 (0 - 4). Details: Rink 2 Paul Maskell John Lystor Mick Cooper Keith Roberts lost 10 - 14 Epsom led 8 - 6 after 9 ends, but were level 10 - 10 on end 13. They lost all the remaining ends & to lose 10 - 17. However, Pippbrook only had 3 players on this rink so the scores were altered to 10 - 14. Rink 3 John Wellard Richard Price Frank Thompson Fred Read lost 13 - 14 Epsom led 11 - 2 after 9 ends & 13 - 10 after 15 ends. They lost the last 3 ends to lose by 1 shot. Final Score: Epsom 23 Pippbrook 28 Epsom 0 points Pippbrook 4 points. *Did you know* Epsom have played Pippbrook 40 times, won 23, lost 16 & drawn 1.

Bowls England - Ladies Top Club Epsom ladies played at home in the B E Top Club on Sunday 4th June 2023. They won the Singles, Pairs, Fours & lost the Triples. They won overall 3- 1. Details: Singles: Fi Drinkall won 21 - 7 Fi led 9 - 4 after 9 ends & won the next 4 ends to go further ahead 18 - 4. She won by 14 shots. Pairs: Penny Payne Christine Summerfield won 17 - 12 Epsom led 9 - 8 after 8 ends & won the next 4 ends to lead 15 - 8. With the overall result decided Old Coulsdon conceded after 16 ends. Epsom won by 5 shots. Triples: Trish Southgate Ruth Baker Mary Green lost 13 - 20 Epsom were 2 - 10 down after 9 ends, but closed the gap 3 ends later to 9 - 10. The scores were level 11 - 11 on end 14 & then Epsom went ahead 13 - 11 on the next end. However, they dropped 9 shots over the last 3 ends to lose by 7 shots. Fours: Sandy Cooper Janet Newman Sue Skinner Frances Suttonwood won 19 - 16 Epsom were 3 - 6 down after 4 ends, but they won the next 5 ends to go 15 - 9 ahead. They won by 3 shots. Final Score: Epsom 3 Old Coulsdon 1 Janet Newman played in her first match in this competition. She becomes the 41st lady to represent Epsom Bowling Club in this Bowls England game.

East Surrey League - Men Epsom men travelled to Bletchingley to play in the ESL on Saturday 3rd June 2023. They won on 2 rinks, drew on 1 rink & won overall 71 - 42 (9 - 1). Epsom led all afternoon across the 3 rinks. They led 39 - 14 after 10 ends & won by 29 shots. Details: Rink 2 Phil Sims Bob Blaker Keith Roberts Les Owen drew 17 - 17 Epsom led 14 - 3 after 10 ends, but the scores were level 16 - 16 on end 19. The rink was tied. Rink 3 Ted Ray David Fearn Wayne Thornton Martin Harbottle won 34 - 7 Epsom led 15 - 4 after 9 ends & won the next 6 ends to go further ahead 27 - 5. They won by 27 shots. Rink 4 John Wellard David Bragg John Warren Jim Scott won 20 - 18 Epsom led 8 - 7 after 10 ends, but the scores were level 13 - 13 on end 15. Epsom then went 13 - 18 behind on end 18, but won the last 3 ends to win by 2 shots. Final Score: Epsom 71 Bletchingley 42 Epsom 9 points Bletchingley 1 point. *Did you know* Bletchingley joined the league at the same time as Epsom in 1986. Since then the Clubs have met 30 times with Epsom winning 25, losing 3 with 2 games being abandoned.

Ladies Friendly Epsom ladies travelled to Bletchingley to play a friendly 1 rink Triples match. They won 22 - 20. Details: Liz Hind Karen Wellard Christine Summerfield won 22 - 20 After 7 ends Epsom were 10 - 11 down, but they were 22 - 14 ahead after 16 ends. They lost the last 2 ends, but won by 2 shots. Final Score: Epsom 22 Bletchingley 20 Karen played in her first friendly match for Epsom Bowling Club.

Vilamoura League Epsom played their first Vilamoura match of the season against Cheam on Friday 2nd June 2023. They won at home, lost away & won overall 37 - 34 (4 - 2). Details: Home: Paul Maskell John Lystor Trish Southgate won 30 - 3 Epsom led 16 - 1 after 9 ends & won by 27 shots. Away: Elaine Coe Barry Coe Brian Collis lost 7 - 30 Epsom were 4 - 16 down after 9 ends & lost by 23 shots. Final Score: Epsom 37 Cheam 33 Epsom 4 points Cheam 2 points Did you know Epsom have played Cheam 4 times in this league & won 1 & lost 3. Elaine Coe played in her first Vilamoura match.