Eric Hingston Cup
This annual game against King George Indoor Bowling Club took
place on Sunday 3rd April 2011. Understandably King George players
play indoors regularly and this match has always been a challenge
for Epsom as they field a team with many non indoor players. This
year was the closest Epsom have got to winning for the very first
time - a great effort.
Rink 2 Derek Jones Olive Phillips Sandra Huxford John Warren lost 13
- 19
Epsom held their own for 10 ends, but King George had the better
second half.
Rink 3 Bill Lawrence Audrey Jones Derek Hoffmann Peter Miller lost
11 - 24
This was also very close for the first half, but King George out
played Epsom in the second half.
Rink 4 Anne Hoffmann Vic Phillips Martin Harbottle Sylvia Pearce
lost 15 - 24
This was a very good game, but King George had a very good last 4
ends to win by 9 shots.
Rink 5 Tessa Hurworth Ruth Nixon John Huxford Les Owen won 30 - 12
Epsom proved too strong for King George on this rink. King George
only scored on 6 ends leaving Epsom comfortable winners by 18 shots.
Final Score Epsom 69 King George 79
Colin Hibbs League
Epsom played Monotype on 11th December 2010 and lost 12 - 13
The team was:- Tony Dunn Ruth Nixon Roy Doughty Jan Allum.
The match against Bookham on 18th December 2010 was cancelled.
Epsom played Caterham on 8th January 2011 and won 19 - 12.
The team was:- Anne Hoffmann Derek Hoffmann Clive Allum Jan Allum.
Epsom played Godstone on Saturday 15th January 2011 and won 13 - 12.
The team was:- Ruth Nixon, Sue Needham, Roy Doughty & Cyril Newman.
Epsom played Bletchingley on the 22nd January and lost 6 - 12
The team was:- Sandra Huxford Anne Hoffmann Derek Hoffmann John Huxford
Epsom played Chipstead on the 29th January and won 16 - 6
The team was :- Janet Newman John Hart Cyril Newman David Sowdon
Epsom played Redhill on the 12th February and lost 8 - 19
The team was :- Audrey Jones Derek Jones John Huxford John Warren
Epsom played Bookham on the 2nd April and won 13 - 7
The team was:- Ron Snow Lyz Warren Tony Dunn John Warren
A message from your President Maureen Trumble
Welcome to our new season. This winter seems to have lasted a very
long time. Hopefully the grey days are gone - it’s got to change
soon hasn’t it?
As always we must thank all the members who have worked so hard
behind the scenes this winter either altering or repairing jobs. As
you may know more help is always needed on every front.
I do hope that everyone who has been ill is feeling better. My
husband, Percy, has had a rough time lately. He has been in and out
of hospital including a hair raising ride down the M25 to St Peter’s
at Chertsey. Have you ever been in an ambulance with bells and
lights flashing - it’s quite something. He has now had a pacemaker
fitted so hope for an improvement. We shall soon have a pacemaker’s
club like the Zippers as it seems we have a few potential members.
Sadly Kath Tyrrell has died and many will remember her and husband
Dennis (former President). They loved the Club and it’s friendship.
See you on the green
Maureen
Jubilee Cup
Epsom played against Cheam in the knock out stages of the Jubilee Cup on Friday 18th March 2011 and lost 26 - 42. This was a very disappointing performance on both rinks.
Full details:
Rink 4 Maggie O'Sullivan John Warren Ron Mew Jim Scott lost 12 - 20
This rink lost the lead after 6 ends and never really got back into the game. After 15 ends they trailed by 6 shots, 8 - 14, and failed to make any more impact on the game finally losing by 8 shots.
Rink 5 Terry Hoye Peter Miller Sylvia Pearce Ted Ray lost 14 - 22
This rink started well and led 11 - 2 after 8 ends. They then dropped two 3's and a further 5 shots on the 12th end. Epsom failed to recover finally losing by 8 shots.
Final Scores: Epsom 26 Cheam 42
In the whole competition Epsom played 5 games, won 3 & lost 2.
In the competition this season 13 players were used with Peter Miller & Ted Ray playing in all 5 games.
Many thanks to Jim Scott who organised the competition this year.
Mole Valley Cup Indoor Results 2011
Results of League games
Epsom v Esher Clive
Allum Sandra Huxford John Huxford Jan Allum Won 20 - 6
Epsom v Hook & Southborough Bill Lawrence Ruth Nixon Martin
Harbottle Jo Won 25 - 14
Epsom v Epsom Park Sandra Huxford Tessa Hurworth Bill Ellis Les Owen
Lost 11 - 22
Epsom v East Horsley Olive Phillips Vic Phillip Peter Miller Jo
Ellis Lost 13 - 14
Epsom won 2 games & lost 2 games in the League stages and failed to
qualify for the knock out stages.
Good Night for Epsom on Friday 4th February 2011
Epsom played their last game against Malden Manor in the League stages of the Jubilee Cup winning 26 - 22 and they also won in the Mole Valley Cup 25 - 14 against Hook & Southborough.
Jubilee Cup
After the excellent win in the last match Epsom found themselves in the position that another win in this game would ensure a passage into the knock out stages. Whether Epsom finish top or second in the League depends on other results.
Details:
Rink 2 Terry Hoye Peter Miller Sylvia Pearce Ted Ray won 13 - 9
This rink was ahead throughout the evening. After 12 ends they led 11 - 6 and went on to win by 4 shots.
Rink 3 John Warren John Huxford Les Owen Jim Scott drew 13 - 13
After 12 ends this rink was 9 - 10 down and on the 13th end Jim, with the last bowl was facing 5 down. However, he played an excellent bowl to secure the shot. This end proved to be crucial in securing the overall win. Epsom held on to draw the rink.
Final details: Epsom 26 Malden Manor 22
Mole Valley Cup
Epsom won their second game in the League stages comfortably against Hook & Southborough
Details:
Bill Lawrence Ruth Nixon Martin Harbottle Jo Ellis won 25 - 14
Ladies' Indoor Match v King George
Epsom Ladies played against King George on 3rd February and drew on one rink & lost on the other.
Details:
Rink 2 Anne Hoffmann Dolly Snow Ruth Nixon Jo Ellis lost 14 - 26
Epsom held King George up to 10 ends when the the scores were tied 10 - 10. However, the second half belonged to King George when they scored 15 shots to Epsom's 4 shots.
Rink 3 Audrey Jones Lyz Warren Maggie O'Sullivan Sylvia Pearce drew 21 - 21
This was a very close game, but Epsom took the lead after 17 ends, 19 - 15. However, King George finished well and took the lead going into the last end. Epsom managed to score 2 shots to tie 21 - 21.
Final Score: Epsom 35 King George 47
This letter was received from the Epsom (Methodist) Scout Group
Jubilee Cup
Epsom won on both rinks in the Jubilee Cup against Surbiton on Friday 21st January. This was a must win for Epsom if they were to have a chance to progress to the knock out stages. It turned out to be a very comfortable win.
Full details:
Rink 3 Maggie O'Sullivan John Huxford Les Owen Jim Scott won 32 - 9 (16 ends)
Epsom was in control throughout the evening on this rink. After 12 ends they held a 12 shot advantage and went on to win by 23 shots.
Rink 4 Bill Lawrence Peter Miller Sylvia Pearce Ted Ray won 19 - 11 (14 ends)
This rink also held the initiative during the game. After 12 ends they led 15 - 7 and went on to win by 8 shots.
Final Scores: Epsom 51 Surbiton 20
John Huxford played in his very first game in the Jubilee Cup.
Colin Hibbs League
Epsom played Monotype on 11th December 2010 and lost 12 - 13
The team was:- Tony Dunn Ruth Nixon Roy Doughty Jan Allum.
The match against Bookham on 18th December 2010 was cancelled.
Epsom played Caterham on 8th January 2011 and won 19 - 12.
The team was:- Anne Hoffmann Derek Hoffmann Clive Allum Jan Allum.
Epsom played Godstone on Saturday 15th January 2011 and won 13 - 12.
The team was:- Ruth Nixon, Sue Needham, Roy Doughty & Cyril Newman.
Jubilee Cup
Epsom won on both rinks in the Jubilee Cup against Ewell on Tuesday 11th January.
Full details:
Rink 5 Martin Harbottle John Warren Les Owen Jim Scott won 19 - 9 (15 ends)
Epsom made a slow start on this rink and was 1- 6 down after 5 ends. However they won the next 5 ends to take the lead 12 - 6. The rink remained in control from then on and won by 10 shots.
Rink 6 Bill Lawrence Peter Miller Sylvia Pearce Ted Ray won 10 - 8 (13 ends)
This turned out to be a very close game. After 10 ends the scores were level 6 - 6. It was still level, 8 - 8 going into the last end. Epsom gained 2 shots on this end to win a very even game.
Final Scores: Epsom 29 Ewell 17
On behalf of Epsom Bowling Club, I welcome you all here this afternoon.
It is indeed a very sad occasion for us all to remember and pay our respects to Jack Gee. I speak only of his association with our Club. A social member for such a brief time, but one who gained our affection and he in turn appreciated the kindness shown to him by all our club members.
Coincidently he was born a few months after our club was formed in 1909, and in our Centenary year Jack was affectionly looked on as our Centenary mascot. He celebrated his 100th birthday with a party here at the club arranged by MaryAnn, grandson Stephen and our ladies.
Jack joined us in the summer of 2008 having moved into a flat opposite in Worple Road. Before long he walked over to the club made himself known, was welcomed, and settled down to watch play. The rest is history in as much that he made so many friends here, taking up his regular seat in the gazebo, enjoying a drink and chats with whoever was around.
He attended and enjoyed the club social events and never ceased telling everyone how much he appreciated the company. At the club awards dinner held here in October I did congratulate him on behalf of the club on reaching his 101st birthday. He was so pleased and responded cheerfully when all assembled applauded. At that time it seemed that he would go on forever.
Not only did he appreciate the friendship of club members but also his work colleagues, who often took him out for a meal. In these later times his carer Peggy looked after him with daily visits, keeping the flat clean and tidy, doing the shopping, washing and ironing. Again he was so appreciative.
Most Sunday mornings I would visit him for a chat usually followed by a walk up to the pillar box in Ashley Road or over to the Club for a change. Our chats would usually focus on our common interest in engineering, his knowledge of Shakespeare, rugby and boxing with also a mention of his childhood and grim conditions at that time.
He did read and spent time daily writing out multiplication tables to keep his mind active. His one fear was the delivery of official brown envelopes, which like most of us, did not go down well.
He loved a joke. One of his favourites was of the time he had a nightmare trying to push Catherine Zeta Jones out of his bed.
He would often demonstrate his daily routine of exercises which I personally would have difficulty in doing. Except for his knees his condition both physically and mentally was marvellous for a man of that age. Thankfully, he continued to enjoy life right up to the stroke, but he did not deserve to suffer those last five weeks in hospital.
He will be sadly missed.
Jack was a very interesting man. I wish that I had met him years ago as he enjoyed his sports. He wished that he had taken up bowls years ago as I found out after a few drinks with him on various occasions. He enjoyed everybody’s company at the bowls club. He will be sadly missed by one and all
Martin Harbottle
A couple of years ago a gentleman (we
now know as Jack Gee) appeared at the edge of the bowling green.
Those of us who were playing thought it was someone’s dad or
granddad. Anyway he was approached and asked if we could we help. He
said he had moved into accommodation across the road and wandered
what was going on.
The rest we now know.
What a wonderful gentleman he was. I wonder how many of you know
that he asked to join the Club. He was told that as he would not be
bowling it would be the Social Membership fee. He refused to accept
this and insisting on becoming a full member - and this he did.
He made generous donations to the Centenary year and was so kind in
so many other ways.
Everyone at the Club would welcome Jack when he appeared. It was a
real struggle for him at times, but members always rallied round to
make sure he was comfortable and had his pint.
We will all miss him
Les Owen
How can I condense such a span of time in a few paragraphs? I will try.
Laurie began bowling Club in 1950 when he joined Epsom Park Bowling Club where he remained until 1972 when regrettably the Club closed. (Happily it reformed in 1984 and is still today an established strong Club). So in 1972 he joined Epsom Bowling Club, bringing his enthusiasm and skills to our Worple Road Club.
All new members are asked to contribute whatever time and help they can toward the maintenance of the Club green, grounds and property. Laurie was always a doer rather than a talker and promtly volunteered to join the already established working party, devoting his skills toward the green and its environs.
Very quickly he became assistant to Percy Rayner, the then Green Ranger, a job he did successfully for nine years until Percy died in 1981, when he took over the responsibility of Green Ranger - a post he held for 16 years until 1997 when he handed over the mantle to Stanley Day.
But Laurie retire!! No, No, he continued to put in the hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings and other days when sometime necessary, keeping busy on green edges, ditches, banks, hedges etc. There was always something to do. Occasionally some “special job” came along for the working party - Laurie would always be at the front rank of volunteers.
Perhaps I had better explain to non bowlers that the subtleties of a green (any green) are many and several. The behaviour of a green can change not only day to day, but hour to hour. The effect of temperature, moisture, cloud and sun can have a dramatic effect upon the travel, speed and movement of a bowl.
Laurie spent a career trying to understand these subtleties and wondering how he would interpret them and counter them, even looking for the panacea solution. He knew it was an impossible task, but he was always hopeful. Maybe when he takes his bowls out on to the ultimate “Higher Green”, he will find the answer.
Looking now at Laurie’s bowling prowess, he built an impressive and proud record.
1975 member of the team that won the Times Herald Trophy
member of the Yonwin Cup squad, winning in 1980, 1985, 1986 and 1987.
1980's represented the Club in the EBA (now Bowls England) Fours, East Surrey League Top 10 and London & Southern Counties Shield.
1987 and onwards Laurie played in the very first East Surrey League match against Old Coulsdon.
He then went on to play in a total of 123 games for Epsom in the League.
2004 member of the squad winning the Chrystie League.
In Club Competitions he had more than a hat full of triumphs.
He won:-
1983 Handicap Singles 1976 Two Wood Singles 1984 - 1987 the Pairs three times
1992 Triples 1995 Fours 1983 & 1986 Windeler Cup
He was a Finalist in:-
1976 Handicap Singles 1977& 1980 Championship Singles 1982 & 1983 Triples
1995 & 2005 Fours
That’s a pretty good record over any period. Laurie was Vice Captain in 2000.
At the Club Annual General Meeting in 2004 he was unanimously elected as a Club Vice President for his outstanding services to Epsom Bowling Club.
Off the green Laurie enjoyed a beer, but never to any excess, He was a joy to sit with and chat, putting the world to rights. He will be remembered not only for his contribution to the Club, but equally for his demeanour, his friendship, his helpfulness and his character.
Laurie will be sadly missed by the members of our Club, but also by the bowlers from local and County wide Clubs who have known him over the years. All of whom, I know, held him in very high regard.
Personally I regret the passing of a friend, fellow bowler and ace Club member, above all, one of life’s gentlemen.
Thank you Laurie and good bowling in the ultimate “Higher Green”.
The words written above were compiled by Bill Ellis and was read out by Bill at Laurie’s Memorial Service in the Methodist Church, Epsom on Friday 19th November 2010.
One of the most remarkable escape stories in aviation comes from Ruislip (Middlesex) on Thursday December 19th 1946.
This story involved Bobbie Pilbrow (Graham’s mum).
A Glasgow bound
Dakota pancaked into a housetop after tearing the roofs off four
houses. No one was seriously injured. The crash occurred in a
blinding snow storm shortly after the plane took off from Northolt
airport.
Rescue crews ran up ladders to cut a hole in the fuselage, and the 5
occupants of the ‘plane (including Bobbie Pilbrow) climbed through
the house to walk downstairs to safety.
The following article appeared in the Daily Mail on 20th December
1946
By WILLIAM MATTINSON, Daily Mail Reporter
I MET Mr. Joe Levene yesterday as we were both about to alight from
a No. 158 bus at Angus-drive, Ruislip, Middlesex, where a Railway
Air Services Dakota had crashed on a pair of semi-detached houses.
"Plane crash?" echoed Mr. Levene. He looked towards Angus-drive, and
together we saw the nightmarish picture of a plane apparently frozen
in mid-air, its nose and wings hidden by the housetops.
Suddenly Mr. Levene stopped and muttered to himself: "It's our
house". The plane was at rest on the roof of No. 46, and Mr.
Levene ran inside. "It's our new home," he gulped when he came out.
"We're going to get married on Sunday." "My father-in-law phoned me
at work and said he'd been told there was a slight leak in the
house. I suppose they wanted to break it to me gently.
"My fiancée, Miss Fay (Libby) Tregor, is out shopping, trying to get
a few more blankets now they're off the dockets. She'll be
coming over here." Inside the new utility furniture was smothered in
plaster. A new electric fire stood in the front garden. "We were
going to Switzerland for our honeymoon on Monday," said Mr.
Levene. "I'd better call it off." When Miss Tregor returned she
looked at the wreck and wept. Mrs. Florence Zigmond, of 44,
Angus-drive, whose home was also damaged, was out in the road buying
fish when the plane hit the two semi-detached houses obliquely,
swung violently round, and pushed the roof
off her house. One wing cut into the tiles 18in. above the small
bedroom where David, her four-and-a- half-month-old baby, was
sleeping. The windows of the room were not even cracked. Mrs.
Zigmond screamed: "Save my baby," and the fish salesman dashed into
the house and brought David to safety. The plane, a freighter,
taxied across Northolt airfield in the snow at 11.50 a.m. with four
crew and one passenger. It failed to rise, skimmed across the
railway line, and brushed heavily through a tree-top. The nose
dipped, but
Captain W. J. Johnson, the pilot, pulled it up. With 500 gallons of
petrol aboard the machine careered across the
fields without gaining sufficient height to clear the houses in
Angus-drive.
Onlookers were certain all in her must be killed. Yet all escaped
from a crash at 150 miles an hour with slight injuries.
The Club Finals took place on Saturday 4th September 2010. The highlight of the day was the come back made by Stefan Tomm in the Ward Cup. Playing against Graham Pilbrow Stefan was 19 - 4 down, but won the game 21 - 19.
Congratulations goes especially to Janet Newman who won her very first trophy since joining the Club. She won the mixed pairs with Martin Harbottle and to Ruth Nixon who won her first trophy in the Ladies' Pairs with Maggie O'Sullivan. For the men John Huxford won his first major trophy, the Fours. (John has won the Windeler Cup)
Details of Day 1 (a lovely, warm, sunny day)
Four games took place in the morning.
The Ladies' Two Wood Plate was won by Maggie O'Sullivan who beat Anne Hoffmann 16 - 12 in a very close game. Maggie winning on the 20th end.
The Men's Triples Handicap turned out to be a comfortable win for Ken Rogers, Alan Wybrow & Martin Harbottle who beat Derek Jones, Ernie Phipps & David Sowdon 23 - 10
In the Ladies' Handicap Singles Gill Sperring had to get 28 shots to win against Tessa Hurworth. This turned out to be an excellent game with Tessa playing well. However, Gill went on to win 28 - 14.
The remaining game for the morning was the Men's Fours. This was also a comfortable win for John Huxford, David Ruston, Cyril Newman & John Warren who beat Derek Hoffmann, Len Philpott, Eric Brown & Pat Buckley 29 - 16. John won his very first Trophy at Epsom Bowling Club in this game.
There were five games in the afternoon.
The Ladies' Handicap Pairs turned out to be an excellent game. Ruth Nixon & Maggie O'Sullivan beat Tessa Hurworth & Anne Hoffmann 21 - 16. However, the last few ends were very exciting as Tessa & Anne closed the gap to just 2 shots with three ends to go. This win gives Ruth her very first Trophy at Epsom Bowling Club.
The Ladies' Two Wood Final was between Gill Sperring & Eileen Mills. These two ladies have met on numerous occasions in competitions throughout the years and this year Gill won 16 - 6 after 17 ends.
The Mixed Pairs gave Janet Newman a first taste of playing in a Club Final. This turned out to be an excellent game with all four players playing very good bowls. With just a few ends to go the scores were level, but Janet & Martin Harbottle came through to win 23 - 19 against Sandra Huxford & John Hart. This win gives Janet her very first Trophy at Epsom Bowling Club.
The Mixed Singles (Ward Cup) turned out to be quite a remarkable game of bowls. Graham Pilbrow got into his stride straight away drawing consistently to the jack and raced into a 19 - 3 lead. Stefan Tomm then scored 1 shot and immediately gave the jack to Graham. (this rule will not apply from 2011). Suddenly Stefan started to draw in bowl after bowl and Graham began to drop many bowls short. Stefan continued to give the jack to Graham and he crept closer to Graham's 19 eventually drawing level 19 - 19. On the 21st end Graham was holding shot and Stefan drew in with the result being so close the Umpire was called on to measure. The Umpire could not separate the bowls resulting in a tied end. Stefan won the game scoring two singles on the final ends. Amazing come back.
The Men's Two Wood Singles was won by David Sowdon who beat Pat Buckley after 19 ends.
Congratulations to all players for an excellent day of bowling.
Club Finals - Sunday (rainy to start,
cloudy but became sunny & warm)
Once again another excellent day of bowling. In the morning there
were two games.
The Ladies' Triples was a very close game between Sue Needham, Lyz
Warren & Eileen Mills against Ruth Nixon, Dolly Snow & Jan Allum.
Eileen's team was behind right up until the 16th end when they took
the lead 14 - 13. They held on to win 16 - 13. Sue won her very
first Trophy in this game.
The other game saw Tessa Hurworth winning her first Club trophy. She
beat Trish Tewfik 22 - 13 in the Ladies' Junior Singles.
In the afternoon 5 games took place. Traditionally the second day
always sees the Ladies' and Men's Championship Finals. This year for
the first time in many years it was definite that there would be new
names on the Cups.
Ladies' Final was a one sided affair when Maggie O'Sullivan
dominated the game right from the start against Jan Allum. She raced
into a 16 - 0 lead, but then Jan scored 3 shots to get going.
However, Maggie finished strongly and won 21 - 5 in just 12 ends to
become Ladies' Champion for the first time.
The Men's Final was a much closer contest between Brian Kenyon and
David Sowdon. After 10 ends Brian was ahead 8 - 4 but the scores
were level 9 - 9 after 15 ends. Brian then had a couple of good ends
and went ahead 19 - 12, but David came back strongly with a 3 on the
25th end followed by a 2 on the next end to make it 19 - 17 to
Brian. Brian then scored 2 singles to become Men's Champion for the
very first time.
The Men's Pairs Final was between Len Philpott & Geoff Purrott
against Bill Lawrence & Martin Harbottle. Martin was hoping to make
it three wins out of three this weekend, but Len & Geoff came
through to win 21 - 16. The game was really decided in the second
half when Len & Geoff scored 13 shots to Bill & Martin's 5 shots.
The Men's Lower Handicap Singles game was contested by two of
Epsom's newer members, Bob Lister & Derek Martin. This turned out to
be an excellent game. Bob led 17 - 7 after 13 ends, but Derek fought
back well to close the gap 20 - 15 after 20 ends. However, Bob
finished well winning 24 - 19 to win his first Trophy at Epsom
Bowling Club.
The final game was the 100 Up Cup. This was the second year of this
Competition and once again we had an extremely good contest between
Stefan Tomm & John Hart. There was never many shots between the two,
but Stefan finished strongly to win 100 - 90.
Presentations of cups were made at the end of each session.
Many thanks to everyone who made the weekend so successful. Special
thanks go to Competitions Secretaries George Sperring and Betty Day
for all their hard wok and to everyone who helped with the food and
bar.
Indoor Bowling - up to December 8th 2010
The Colin Hibbs League.
Details:
Olive Phillips Vic Phillips Sandra Huxford John Huxford lost to Purley Bury 'A' 7 - 16
Tony Dunn Ron Snow Brian Kenyon Eileen Mills lost to Gonville 9 - 15
Janet Newman John Hart Cyril Newman Eileen Mills beat Purley Bury 'B' 16 - 10
Change of rules from 2011
There are two main changes affecting general play.
1. The winner of the previous end will deliver the jack and the first bowl on the next end, with the exception of an extra
end when there will be a coin toss with the winner having the choice.
2. The Skip will be responsible for keeping the scorecard in all forms of the game - pairs, triples and fours.
Jubilee Cup
Epsom played their first game in the Jubilee Cup on Thursday11th November against Supreme 'A' and lost on both rinks.
Details:
Rink 5 Maggie O'Sullivan Peter Miller Les Owen Ron Mew lost 8 - 14
This was a very close game for 8 ends, but Supreme went ahead after 10 ends and dominated the rest of the game.
Rink 6 Graham Pilbrow John Warren Terry Hoye Ted Ray lost 9 - 11
This was an extremely close game throughout with Supreme only taking the lead very late in the match.
Final Score Epsom 17 Supreme 25
Last years figures in brackets.
The 2010 season has been completed successfully with all games being played. This year Epsom won 5 (5) and lost 5 (5) the same number of games as last year and ended up with 20 points 3 less than last season - 23.
Epsom finished in equal 3rd (4th) place with Leatherhead.
In all 18 (17) members represented Epsom in the Chrystie League in 2010.
The following are some significant appearances:-
Derek Martin, Ken Lacey & Fred Read 7 Bob Lister, David Ruston & Alan Wybrow 6
Peter Humphreys, Derek Jones, Vic Phillips & Ken Phillpot 5
Here are some facts that you find interesting:-
Number of rinks won - 9 (13) Number of rinks lost - 8 (7) Number of rinks drawn 3 (0)
Epsom won 1 (4) of the games 4 - 0 and lost 2 (1) games 4 - 0.
Against individual Clubs Epsom lost 2 (0) games on both rinks.
The best match win was 39 - 21 (+18) against Pippbrook on the 27th July and the worst defeat came against Brockham 22 - 47 (-25) on the 15th June.
The best rink win was a 23 - 7 victory against Leatherhead on 5th July & the worst defeat on a rink was the 7 - 29 defeat against Brockham on 14th June. The highest total shots scored in a match was on 12th July against Esher when the combined score was 70 shots (28 - 42). The lowest combined total of shots scored was 55, (16 - 39), in the match against Bookham when Epsom lost on the 3rd August
All the facts on the Chrystie League can be viewed on our Web Site. These include all the teams for each game played since 2001. It also includes the number of appearances made by each member over this time. Go to 'Results' - Chrystie League and follow the links.
To date since 2001 Ken Lacey has played in 62 matches, Fred Read 53, Bill Lawrence 39, & Peter Humphreys 38.
The number of members who have played in the Chrystie League since 2001 is 35.
A little bit of history:-
Since the Chrystie League began in 2001 Epsom have played 93 matches. Of these 53 have been won, 37 lost, 3 drawn and 7 cancelled. 3037 shots have been scored for and 2811 shots against.
The highest number of shots scored in a season was in 2004 (386) when Epsom were the Champions. The most shots scored against in a year was in 2010 - 327.
Since 2001 Epsom have a very good record in this league, winning in 2004, and 2nd in 2003, 2005 & 2006.
The League was won by Brockham in 2010.
Sutton & District Bowling Association
The Annual Dinner for the above Association was held at The Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Surbiton on Friday 5th November 2010. At the dinner the Randolf Cup (trophy for runners up in the Yonwin Cup) was accepted on behalf of Epsom Bowling Club by Men's Captain Les Owen. At this dinner a cheque for £500 was presented to the representative of BLESMA. (The British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association). A total of £43,000 has now been raised since this competition began.
Indoor Bowling
The Colin Hibbs League.
Details:
Anne Hoffmann Ron Snow Derek Hoffmann David Sowdon beat Old Coulsdon 13 - 11.
Ruth Nixon Roy Doughty Sandra Huxford John Huxford lost to Warlingham Park 8 - 16
Audrey Jones Lyz Warren Derek Jones John Warren lost to Churchfields 7 - 17
Tricia Phillips Roger Phillips Bill Ellis Jo Ellis lost to Felbridge 9 - 12
John Hart Lyz Warren Clive Allum Jan Allum beat Ashburton 11 - 10
Awards Evening
Awards Evening was held at the Club House on Saturday 2nd October. Nearly 60 members attended and enjoyed a very good meal provided by 'Your Place My Thyme'. After the meal all winners and runners up present were presented with their awards.
A big thanks to all members who helped to make this such a successful evening.
Miller's Triples
Miller's Triples has been completed and a dinner was served at the Club for all participants on Wednesday 29th September 2010. It was well attended by nearly 40 players. Peter Miller, who started the competition in 2005 presented the winners with the Trophy, but has now presented a Shield to replace the original Trophy. All details relating to this Competition can be viewed by going to 'Results', 'Miller's Triples'.
The Event
The September Open has been won for the very first time by an Epsom Team. This Event run by Graham Pilbrow has been running since 1986 and this year the Epsom rink of Geoff Purrott, Cyril Newman, Pat Buckley & Peter Miller beat Epsom Park 'B' 30 - 11. After 10 ends they led 13 - 8 and went further ahead 25 - 9 after 15 ends. They finally won by 19 shots.
All details relating to the Event can be viewed by going to 'Results', 'The Event' and then follow the links.
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Cyril Newman Geoff Purrott
Pat Buckley Peter Miller
Sutton & District Bowling Association - Yonwin Cup
The Sutton & District Bowling Association Finals were played on Saturday 25th September 2010. Epsom reached the Final for the 9th time in their history. The first recorded entry for Epsom Bowling Club in the Yonwin Cup was in 1976, and they have played every year since. Epsom has won the Yonwin Cup on SEVEN occasions (1980, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1995 & 2003) and lost in one final in 1982 to Chipstead.
This year, however, Epsom was soundly beaten by a very strong Cheam team.
Details:
Rink 4 Martin Harbottle Ron Mew Pat Buckley Les Owen drew 17 - 17
This turned out to be a very close game. Epsom was behind 6 - 9 after 10 ends and 11 - 14 adrift after 15 ends. Epsom then had three good ends to take the lead 16 - 14 and went into the last end leading by 2 shots. Cheam managed to tie the rink 17 - 17.
Rink 5 John Hart Terry Hoye George Sperring Graham Naish lost 20 - 22
After 10 ends Epsom was 10 - 11 down and pulled level 15 - 15 after 15 ends. They too held a two shot advantage going into the last end, but Cheam scored a 4 to win by 2 shots.
Rink 6 Brian Kenyon David Sowdon Jim Scott Peter Miller lost 7 - 38
Epsom played a very strong rink from Cheam who dominated the game all afternoon and were soundly beaten.
Final Score: Epsom 44 Cheam 77
As runners up Epsom was presented with the Randolf Cup.
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All the other results of the Sutton & District Finals can be viewed on this Web Site. Go to 'Associations', 'Sutton & District' and follow the links.
Pat Buckley Jim Scott Martin Harbottle David Sowdon
Peter Miller Graham Naish Terry Hoye Brian Kenyon
Ron Mew George Sperring John Hart Les Owen (Captain)
The Randolf Cup
Club Night
Club Night held on Friday nights has now finished. During the season scores are kept and the winner was announced on Friday 17th September.
Men - Brian Kenyon was the winner with Eddie Needham runner up.
Ladies - Sandra Huxford was the winner with Janet Newman runner up.
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Brian Kenyon being presented
with the Winners Cup by
Organiser, Cyril Newman.
Men - East Surrey League
Epsom played Chipstead on Saturday 18th September and won on three rinks and lost on the fourth. They won 85 - 75 and 5points to 1 point. Unfortunately Epsom fail to win the League by just ½ point. Congratulations to the winners - Purley Bury.
This result of this game had several possibilities. If Chipstead had won they would have become second in the League. (they could not have won the League).
Epsom had several possibilities - a win 5½ - ½ or 6 - 0 would have given them the title and any other win or draw meant second place. Epsom came very close to securing the title at a very late stage in the match when three rinks were winning and the fourth came within just 2 shots for the draw required. However, it was not to be and Epsom came second by just the ½ point. A great effort by all the Epsom players who played in the League.
Several records were broken during this season:-
Winning most games in a season - 13 out of 15. Most games winning scoring over 100 shots - 7. An 8 win sequence of victories. Scoring more points than ever before - 68½ and having the highest shot difference than any other team in the League - 437. (further details on these facts will be published in another article).
Details:
Rink 2 Brian Kenyon John Huxford Ron Mew Les Owen won 26 - 18*
After 10 ends Epsom held a 3 shot lead, 10 - 7, but then scored 10 shots over 4 ends to take a 20 - 7 lead. Chipstead came back into the game well in the second half, but Epsom scored a 5 on the 19th end going on to win by 8 shots.
Rink 3 Ron Snow John Hart Terry Hoye Graham Naish won 23 - 16
This was a tale of two halves. After 13 ends Epsom was 5 - 11 down, but then scored 16 shots over 6 ends to take a 21 - 13 lead. Chipstead failed to recover from this and the rink won by 7 shots.
Rink 4 Geoff Purrott Len Philpott Pat Buckley Jim Scott won 22 - 16
This rink went into a 10 - 0 lead after just 5 ends. Chipstead came back into the game, but after 15 ends Epsom still had a 8 shot advantage, 18 - 10. They won by 6 shots.
Rink 5 Bill Lawrence Roy Doughty Martin Harbottle Peter Miller lost 14 - 25
This turned out to be a struggle all afternoon. After 10 ends they were down 5 - 11 and were still behind after 15 ends, 9 - 15. They then gave themselves a chance of securing a draw or win by coming within 2 shots of Chipstead on the 19th end. Striving for the win, the rink dropped 9 shots over the last two ends to lose by 11 shots.
Final Scores: Epsom 85 Chipstead 75 Epsom 5 points Chipstead 1 point.
* Highest winning rink
Well done everyone concerned with the East Surrey League teams this year. This has been a excellent season.
Ladies' Friendly
Epsom Ladies played Cuddington on Thursday 16th September in a Triples match and won on both rinks. They won the match 40 - 26.
Details:
Rink 4 Freda Starkey Tessa Hurworth Anne Hoffmann won 20 -14
After 9 ends Epsom had a commanding lead, 15 - 2, but Cuddington scored a total of 10 shots over the next 4 ends to get back into the game. Epsom had the better of the last few ends and won by 6 shots.
Rink 5 Audrey Jones Trish Tewfik Eileen Mills won 20 - 12
Epsom was in control all afternoon on this rink and led 14 - 4 after 10 ends and went on to win by 8 shots.
Final Scores: Epsom 40 Cuddington 26
Men's Friendly
Epsom Men played their very first match against Oxshott since the late 70's on Wednesday 15th September and won on 2 rinks, lost one rink and drew the fourth. They won overall 75 - 57. This match also concludes Epsom Men's friendly programme for 2010.
Details:
Rink 2 John Southam Arthur Upward Roy Doughty Geoff Purrott won 26 - 7*
Epsom was 3 down after 3 ends, but then scored 17 shots over the next 10 ends to go in the lead 18 - 3. They continued to dominate the game and won by 19 shots.
Rink 3 Bill Norman Bob Lister Derek Hoffmann Les Owen won 17 - 13
This turned out to be a very good game. Epsom played well during ends 9 to 15 and took a 14 - 7 lead. They went on to win by 4 shots.
Rink 4 Derek Martin Vic Phillips Clive Banderet John Hart lost 15 - 20
After 10 ends Epsom was 5 - 10 behind and went further behind after 15 ends, 7 - 17. Epsom won the last 4 ends scoring a total of 8 shots, but this was not quite enough and they lost by 5 shots.
Rink 5 Bill Lawrence Derek Jones Alan Wybrow Eric Brown drew 17 - 17
This was a very close game with Epsom leading 10 - 9 after 10 ends and 15 - 10 after 15 ends. However, Oxshott finished strongly to tie the scores 17 - 17.
Final Score: Epsom 75 Oxshott 57
*Highest winning rink
Ladies' Friendly
Epsom Ladies played the Insurance Ladies on Tuesday 14th September and won on one rink and lost on the other. They won the match 36 - 26.
Details:
Audrey Jones Sue Needham Anne Hoffmann Eileen Mills lost 14 - 18
This rink was behind throughout the game. They were 8 - 16 down after 15 ends and although they had some good ends in the last part of the game they still lost by 4 shots.
Ruth Nixon Diana Taylor Ann Bailey Jan Allum won 22 - 8
This was quite a different game with Epsom dominating play throughout. They led 13 - 5 after 10 ends, 19 - 8 after 15 ends and won comfortably by 14 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 36 Insurance 26
East Surrey League
Epsom Men & Ladies played Caterham in the East Surrey League on Sunday 12th September and both won convincingly.
The Ladies won 45 - 38 (4 - 0) & the Men won 109 - 47 (6 - 0).
Ladies: This was the first time this season that the Ladies had won 4 - 0.
Details:
Rink 2 Freda Starkey Sandra Huxford Jan Allum Eileen Mills won 23 - 22
This was a very close game with Epsom down 10 - 11 after 10 ends, 14 - 16 adrift after 15 ends but finished well securing a 1 shot victory right on the last end.
Rink 6 Maggie O'Sullivan Audrey Jones Anne Hoffmann Sylvia Pearce won 22 - 16
Epsom led 12 - 10 after 10 ends and went 8 shots clear after 15 ends, 19 - 11. They eventually won by 6 shots.
Final Score Epsom 45 Caterham 38 Epsom 4 points Caterham 0 points
Men: This was a huge win for the men as it now puts Epsom in with a slim, but good chance of winning the League. The last game against Chipstead on Saturday 18th now becomes a must win for Epsom by 6 - 0 or 5½ - ½ to win the League for the very first time. Unfortunately Caterham were 2 players short for this game.
Details:
Rink 1 John Hart Derek Hoffmann Terry Hoye Graham Naish won 22 - 15
This rink raced ahead and led 13 - 1 after just 6 ends. After 15 ends Epsom was 19 - 11 ahead, and eventually won by 7 shots
Rink 3 Geoff Purrott Ron Snow Jim Scott Pat Buckley won 30 - 8*
This rink dominated play throughout the afternoon winning 14 of the 21 ends. At one stage they led 18 - 4 and went on to win by 22 shots
Rink 4 Bill Lawrence Roy Doughty Martin Harbottle Peter Miller won 33 - 11
After 10 ends Epsom led 12 - 4 and in the second half dominated play scoring a total of 20 shots to Caterham's 4 shots to win by 22 shots
Rink 5 Brian Kenyon John Huxford Ron Mew Les Owen won 24 - 13
This was a very close game right up to the 18th end when the score was 17 - 13 in Epsom's favour. Epsom finished strongly scoring 7 shots in total on the last three ends to win by 11 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 109 Caterham 47 Epsom 6 Caterham 0
* Highest winning rink (decided on ends won between rink 3 & 4)
Past Times
Epsom 'B' played Sutton at Purley on Saturday 11th September 2010 and lost on both rinks, losing the match 28 - 45. It was a disappointing performance overall as the 'B' team had played very well up to this final.
Details:
Rink 5 John Hart Terry Hoye Les Owen Graham Naish lost 12 - 27
The game started very even, but the rink dropped a 5 and really did not recover. They were 6 - 12 down after 10 ends, 9 - 20 adrift after 15 ends finally losing by 15 shots.
Rink 4 Brian Kenyon Martin Harbottle Ron Mew Jim Scott lost 16 - 18
This rink got off to a poor start and were 4 - 15 down after 10 ends. They slowly picked up, but were still 5 shots down after 18 ends. They eventually lost by just 2 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 28 Sutton 45
Presentations of runners up medals and trophy were made at the end of the match.
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Mixed game v Esher
Epsom played their last mixed match of the season against Esher at home on Saturday 11th September. Epsom won on two rinks and lost the other two. They lost the match overall 73 - 87.
Details:
Rink 2 Derek Jones Olive Phillips Ruth Nixon Geoff Purrott lost 12 - 26
This rink was behind throughout the game. After 15 ends they were 5 - 21 down, and although they made some recovery they still lost by 14 shots.
Rink 3 Eddie Needham Sandra Huxford Roy Doughty Bill Ellis won 19 - 18
This rink held the lead 10 - 6 after 10 ends, but lost the lead 12 - 14 after 15 ends. Going into the last end the rink was 15 - 18 down but scored 4 shots to win by just the 1 shot.
Rink 4 Sid Bailey Sue Needham Vic Phillips Pat Buckley won 21 - 19
This turned out to be a very close game with only 1 shot separating the teams at 5, 10 & 15 ends all in Epsom's favour. Going into the last end Epsom was 18 - 19 down, but scored 3 shots to win by 2 shots.
Rink 5 Audrey Jones Ann Bailey Bill Lawrence Derek Hoffmann lost 21 - 24
After 10 ends Epsom was behind 11 - 14, but took the lead 17 - 15 after 15 ends. They then had 5 bad ends dropping a total of 9 shots. On the last end at one stage they were holding enough shots to draw, but the Esher skip cut the count and the rink lost by 3 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 73 Esher 87
Ladies' Friendly
The Ladies played a Triples Friendly match against Carshalton Beeches on Tuesday 7th September and won on two rinks, lost on the third and lost the match overall 44 - 51.
Details:
Rink 2 Trish Tewfik Anne Hoffmann Tessa Hurworth lost 4 - 24
This triple was outplayed throughout the afternoon. Carshalton Beeches raced into a 16 - 1 lead after 10 ends and Epsom only managed 3 more shots to lose by 20 shots.
Rink 3 Audrey Jones Ann Bailey Jan Allum won 22 - 14
This rink recovered from 9 - 10 down after 10 ends to go ahead 16 - 14 after 15 ends. They finished strongly and won by 8 shots.
Rink 4 Heather Pigden Dolly Snow Eileen Mills won 18 - 13
After 10 ends the scores were level 8 - 8, but Epsom took a 6 shot lead after 15 ends and held on to win by 5 shots.
Final Score: Epsom 44 Carshalton Beeches 51