The ‘Swans’ mixed triples team completely dominated this year’s top division, winning by an impressive 31 points. As well as the ‘Swans’ we were delighted to be able to enter 3 other teams for the first time. The ‘Seagulls’, ‘Dolphins’ and ‘Puffins’ all played well, with everyone enjoying a friendly Bournemouth & District league.

The ladies of Swanage Bowls Club won Division 1 of the Bournemouth & District Triples league for 2023 by an impressive 8 points, amassing a shot difference of 132, 31 more than their nearest rivals. Congratulations go to Julie Lomas-Smith, Gill Bryceson, Lil Bell, Linda Wallis, Kath Senior, Sue King, Judy Smooker, Sue Bird and Uta Keats.

Roger Senior played in the final of the Dorset Bowls Champions of Champions on Saturday 10th September. After a tense and even game, played on the hottest day of the year, Roger ended as runner up. A great achievement. Well played Roger.

SWANAGE BOWLING CLUB

FINALS WEEKEND Sat. 9^th & Sun. 10^th September 2023

ORDER OF PLAY

Saturday 9^th, 10-30am. start

LADIES’ PAIRS: Julie Lomas-Smith/Sue Bird Vs. Kath Senior/Connie Palmer

                                                                      or Pam Roddick/Lil Bell

VETERAN’S SINGLES: Terry Buck Vs. Tony Bell

Saturday 9^th, 2pm. start

CAREY TROPHY: Julie Lomas-Smith Vs. Lil Bell

LEVI CUP: John French Vs. Vince Nunn or Neil Towlson

MEN’S 2 WOOD SINGLES: Clive Bryceson Vs. Jim Andrews

Sunday 10^th, 10-30am. start

AUSTRALIAN PAIRS: Tony Perkins/Linda Wallis Vs. Lil Bell/Terry Buck

CHOSEN MIXED PAIRS: Julie Lomas-Smith/Brian Beeson Vs. Clive & Gill Bryceson

Sunday 10^th, 2pm. start

MEN’S SINGLES CHAMP: Clive Bryceson Vs. Terry Buck

LADIES’ SINGLES CHAMP: Julie Lomas-Smith Vs. Sheila Wickens

LADIES’ H’CAP: Lil Bell (1) Vs. Uta Keats (0)

MEN’S H’CAP: Tim Luscombe (1) Vs. Jim Andrews (2)

This game date to be arranged.

MEN’S PAIRS: Tim Luscombe/Roger Senior Vs. Clive Bryceson/Vince Nunn

Our very best wishes and support to Gill Bryceson and Sue Bird who are off to play in the National Finals Ladies Pairs at Leamington Spa this week. Go ladies!