This was a first time WIN for Swanage in the first round of the national men’s ‘TOP CLUB’ competition.

Well done, Clive, 2 wood singles, Brian, 4 wood singles, Terry and Paul pairs.

Clive raced away in his game, after 6 ends he was 8-0 up, in the 7^th he gave 1 away but then continued on the rampage to go 14-1 up after 11 ends. The opposition pinched one on the 12 but after 15 ends Clive was unable to be beaten at 16 shots to 3 up so he won with 6 ends not needed to be bowled! (Opponent could only score a maximum of 12 shots)

Brian on the other hand had a ‘nip and tuck’ game. After 4 ends he was 3-5 down but ‘stuck in’ a four to go 7-5 up after 5, his opponent then took charge and went 10-7 up after 8. Brian, being the fighter he is, came back and matched the opposition when he took control after 17 ends was 17-14 up after the next three ends he was at the prescribed 21 shots up!

Terry and Paul, started as they meant to go on and took a 4shot lead on the first end, increasing this to 11-3 after 7 ends. Wimborne came back at them taking 3 shots on both the 11 and 12, cutting the lead down to 14-10, our lads, however, held the next 3 ends, going 20-10 up, coasting the next 3 ends and winning 20-14!

Unfortunately, we lost in the triples and fours, so that is all we will report on those two rinks.

We, therefore, WON the match 3 disciplines to 2.

Our next opponent will be either Blandford or Shaftsbury, yet to play.

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April 14th sees the President’s Coffee Morning. Mike Keats is looking forward to welcoming new and longer standing members to meet up between 10 and 12 to start his year of fundraising for Cancer Research.

The Club’s opening game of the season takes place on 19th April at 2pm, followed by fish and chips.

On 20th April and 21st April practice sessions begin for men and women, both starting at 2pm. Women’s practice sessions will then take place every Monday at 2pm.

Jan Cherry

My introduction to bowling was in 2010 when I accompanied my partner to an Open Day.  It was going to be a retirement hobby for him but I was encouraged to ‘have a go’.  The rest is history – I was hooked!  Bowling is a great sport for everyone – singles, couples, any gender, young or old can all take part at any level – and its a good way of making new friends.

Hopefully covid is now going to allow us to get back to ‘normal’ and, as this year’s Ladies Captain, I look forward to building on last year’s success with existing ladies and to meeting new bowlers – there’s plenty of opportunity to take part in games and to progress.  

Following the recent AGM confirmation of the Committee for 2022 can be found on the updated Contacts page.

SBC Membership Application with Ltd 2021 copy