Latest News 2 August
Yesterday’s Cheltenham Open Pairs Cup winners Pete Stinchcombe (Fairford BC) and Jack Grover (York Railway BC) receive a cheque for £1000 from competition organiser Michael Cox and become the first back to back winners.
Cup runners-up were Jack Williams (Cheltenham BC) and Jim Hume (Springhill BC Kilmarnock) who share £500 prize money.
Cup losing semi-finalists pairs were Lee Williamson and James Fitzgerald & Louie Hodges and Dylan Williamson (all Cheltenham BC) each pair receiving £200.
Plate Winners Mark Ireland and Keith Wooding from Avenue Coventry BC received £200.
Losing plate finalists Ben Williams (Cheltenham BC) and Kevin Williams (Porthleven BC) getting £100.
With thanks to Michael Cox, Adler Fairways and the many helpers who supported this event.
Are you thinking of going to Leamington to support club bowlers in the National Finals? Following are dates/times of first round games featuring Cheltenham players:
Wed 12 Aug 9am Junior Pairs Dylan & Finley Williamson
Wed 12 Aug 11-45am Men’s 2 Bowl Singles Jack Williams & Dan Holmes
Thurs 13 Aug 5-30pm U17 Singles Louie Hodges
Fri 14 Aug 9am Foundation Pairs Jack Speller and Louie Hodges
Tues 18 Aug 4pm Junior Singles Finley Williamson
Thurs 20 Aug 9am Men’s Fours Mike Ricketts Anthony Cotton Alex White Mike Holmes
Thurs 20 Aug 12-45pm Men’s Fours Louie Hodges Nigel Cansdale Lee & Finley Williamson
Sat 22 Aug 12-45pm Men’s Triples Dan Holmes Nigel Cansdale Tom Holmes
Mon 24 9am Men’s Pairs Lee & Finley Williamson
Wed 26 Aug 12-30pm Men’s Singles Finley Williamson
There has been a good response for entries to the New Bowlers Tournament on Saturday 8 August. Competition details will be published shortly.
The next 100 Club draw is on Friday evening. You’ve got to be in it to win it!
More names required for the Summer Ball on Saturday 15th August. If you don’t have a ball gown or dinner suit a smart alternative would be acceptable. The list closes on Wednesday.
A reminder that Barry Steele’s funeral service is on the 3rd August at Willow Chapel Prestbury Crematorium at 2-30pm.
