Match Reports

 

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WALKER CUP REPORT

 PLAYED AT OXFORD CITY AND COUNTY BC ON SUNDAY 18TH JUNE 2023

   The Walker Cup team played a steady game against a strong Surrey team. One shot ahead at 10 ends and steadily pullling away to a good win of 41 shots to 28 to secure a place in the Regional Finals next Sunday at Egham BC where they will play first against Hampshire who won their match against Middlesex. Another win in the afternoon would see them through to Leamington for the National Finals but all to play for. Well done to all of you. A great game to watch and support.

 

Bowls Oxfordshire Ladies

Quarter and Semi Finals Triples
 
Played on a very hot day at Banbury Chestnuts on Saturday 16th July 2022
 
Quarter Finals
Helen Young's triple, lead Carole Galletly, two Caroline Campion played the triple skipped by Liz Kemish, with lead Jody Flitter and two Zoe Pratley.
Helen's triple got to grips with game and soon took command with plenty of conversion shots to win through to the semi finals.
 
In a very tight game Carol Gaskins triple, with lead Jane Bunning and two Lorraine Gaskins fought to an extra end with Thame skipped by Frances Goodyear, lead Heather Hallchurch and Sharon Heafey at two, winning through to the semi finals.
 
Another tightly fought match with Angela Ives skipping, lead Margaret Morris and two Annie Gilkes played against a Kidlington trio of Mauren Cox (skip), lead Joy Williams, two Emma Dickson resulted in a win for Banbury Borough.
 
The final quarter final was played between the Woodstock triple of Barbara Burton (skip), lead Cilla Clarke, two Helen Comley and Banbury Central skipped by Pat Ray, lead by Eloise Jones and two Pam Shepherd.  Another tough game with Banbury finally getting ahead and winning through to the other semi final.
 
Semi Finals
Helen Young's triple took command of the game until the Thame triple got control of the mat after 10 ends to show why they had reached the semi finals but to no avail and lost to Banbury with a final score of 15 shots to 22.
 
The other semi final was a hard fought battle, also in very difficult hot conditions with a two shot difference at 16 ends with Banbury Borough getting the upper hand on the last two ends to win 19-13.
 
So the final will see Banbury Central play Banbury Borough for a trip to the Nationals at Leamington.
 
Many thanks must go to the Chestnuts team for their hospitality, plenty of cold water and food at lunchtime.  They looked after us and it is much appreciated.

 

OBA V BOL at witney Town BC on 12 July 2022

 
The Bowls Oxfordshire Ladies went to Witney Town on Tuesday 12th July 2022 for their annual bash against the Oxfordshire Bowling Association.
It was a hard fought game with plenty of banter on a very warm sultry afternoon with plenty of liquid refreshment.
The end result was BOL 122 - OBA 107, a good win by 15 shots.  Well done ladies.
Thanks must go to the very hospitable Witney Town helpers and to Brian Bloomfield for serving up a lovely meal after the match  in very warm conditions.
 
BOWLS OXFORDSHIRE LADIES - BLAY CUP AND PLATE 2022

 

Played at Burford Bowls Club on Saturday 25th June 2022 on a blustery sunny day interrupted by a few downpours of rain. A very enjoyable day and many thanks to those who contributed to this charity fund.

12 bowlers entered so the Blay reverted to a singles competition.

The Blay Cup

Quarter final results:

Cynthia Briant (Charlbury) 8, Karen Ross (Charlbury) 6

Priscilla Clarke (Woodstock) 7, Helen Turner (Charlbury) 11

Helen Comley (Woodstock) 6, Caroline Bloomfield (Witney Town) 10

Jeanette Berry (City & County) 11, Carol Rycraft (Banbury Borough) 6

Semi Finals:

Cynthia Briant 9, Helen Turner 6; Caroline Bloomfield 4, Jeanette Berry 10

WINNER OF THE BLAY CUP:   Jeanette Berry, Runner up Cynthia Briant

BLAY PLATE

Semi Finals: Barbara Burton (Woodstock) 5,  Linda Coles (Banbury Borough) 11

Helen Comley (Woodstock) 7, Carol Rycraft (Banbury Borough) 5

WINNER OF THE BLAY PLATE:  Linda Coles, Runner Up:  Helen Comley

Many thanks to the Umpire and to the ladies and gents of  Burford Bowls Club for their hospitality and the refreshments provided all day.

Participants and helpers for the Blay Cup & plate day

 

NATIONAL TWO WOOD COMPETITION

This was held on SUNDAY 19TH JUNE 2022 at City and County Bowls Club.

14 players entered and the day was brighter with a cool breeze.

Quarter Final results:

Carol Gaskins (City and County) 15, Margaret Morris (Banbury Borough) 14

Carole Galletly (Banbury Cross) 2, Lorraine Kuhler (City and County) 17

Katherine Hawes (City and County) 5, Donna Knight (City and County) 17

Joy Williams (Kidlington) 17, Mandy Rodway (Kidlington) 5

Semi Finals:

Carol Gaskins 13, Lorraine Kuhler 12

Donna Knight 14, Joy Williams 12

The finals will be played at Oxford City and County on Saturday/Sunday 6th/7th August with the winner representing Oxfordshire in the Nationals at Leamington.

Many thanks to Sue Mayo and Vera Logue for the refreshments provided all day at City and County.

 

JOHNS TROPHY – BOL V SUSSEX

SATURDAY 18TH JUNE 2022

Played at Sutton BC, Surrey.  

Plenty of enthusiasm and positive play but unfortunately the game did not go our way and the overall result was a loss of 107 shots for BOL and 144 for Sussex, with a win on two rinks.

A big thank you to Sutton for their hospitality, especially after the match when we extended our stay  in the bar due a delay with the coach broken down and a very late return to Oxford.

Thanks to the team for their cheerfulness and fortitude.

 

GWEN STEEL UNBADGED SINGLES

Saturday 11th June 2022 started and ended with lovely sunny weather.

Players turned up on time and the draw was made with 11 keen players.

After a preliminary round the quarter finals were played before lunch as follows:

 Mandy Rodway (Kidlington) v Ann Lattimore (Chipping Norton)  14-2

Lorraine Gaskins (Oxford City & County) v Joy Williams (Kidlington) 13-6

Jane Acock (Chipping Norton) v Patsy Mardle (Chipping Norton 2-15

Cathy Sparks (Chipping Norton) v Cathy Smith (Headington) 8-17

 

Semi Finals followed after a lunch break:

Mandy 14, Lorraine 11

Patsy 5, Cathy 14

We look forward to seeing Mandy and Cathy at the county finals in August and to seeing both finalists in future county matches for which they are now eligible to put their names down for selection.  Well done to all who played and thank you all for your support.

Also many thanks for the hosts, Kidlington Bowls Club, for their hospitality and welcoming drinks on arrival.  And the refreshments during the day, including the delicious lemon cake and scones with jam and cream.   Thanks also go to the two umpires who supervised the whole proceedings.