North Cambs EBF

National EBF and EWBF outdoor finals Skegness 2015 ~ to see the EBF programme click HERE and to see the EWBF programme click HERE

To see a programme of just North Cambs Men and Ladies games at Skegness click HERE

At the National EBF & EWBF outdoor finals Skegness last week North Cambs relied on the ladies to keep the interest going right up to the finals. Margaret Hunt and June Warren, Gorefield BC played the senior womens pairs final on Friday and very narrowly lost 17 – 18 to Durham. Two other teams reached a semi – final, Margaret Hunt, Debra Wright, Gorefield BC lost the women's pairs 16 – 19 to the eventual champions Northumberland and Annie Engledow, Simon Peach lost the mixed pairs to Cleveland, the eventual champions 11 – 20.

Ladies Senior pairs – M Hunt, J Warren 20 – 10 Northumberland, against Northants won 19 – 16, against Notts won 24 – 10, lost final Durham 17 – 18.

Lynne Quibell NC EWBF President, Margaret Hunt, June Warren, Ralph Jackson EBF NC President

Mixed pairs – S Peach, A Engledow 21 – 13 Notts, against Northants won 20 – 4, semi-final lost 11 20 to Cleveland (Champions). Ladies pairs – M Hunt, D Wright 18 – 12 Humberside, semi-final against Northumberland (Champions) lost 16 - 19

Ladies 2 bowl rinks – S Chandler, J Clifton, J Jolley 20 – 19 Suffolk, against Notts ( Champions) lost 23 – 15. Men's Champion of Champions - L Miller 21 – 14 Durham,, against Notts lost 15 – 21. Ladies Secretaries – J Hearle 21 – 14 Cleveland, against North Essex lost 8 – 21

Ladies Senior singles – M Hunt 20 – 21 Cleveland Men's 2 bowl rinks – N Eagle, A Overton, T Reed 12 – 20 North Essex

Ladies Champion of Champions – J Clifton 18 – 21 Humberside Men's pairs – M Carter, C Blunt 11- 18 Notts (Champions)

Senior Mixed pairs – A Harley, S Chandler 11 – 23 Hunts Mixed rinks – C Wright, D Wright, M Hunt 5 – 23 Humberside (loosing finalists)

Men's 4 bowl singles – T Reed 19 – 21 Northumberland U25 singles – Jo Gowler 8 – 21 Northumberland

Men's 3 bowl rinks – T Tomizzi, J Redden, I Lawson 13 – 14 Linc's Ladies 3 bowl rinks – J Hearle, L Quibell, L Clare 7 – 23 Humberside

Ladies 4 bowl singles – M Hunt 14 – 21 North Essex Men's 2 bowl singles – T Reed 19 – 21 Northumberland

Men's Secretaries – F Howard 13 21 Cleveland (loosing finalist) U25 pairs – Ja Gowler, Jo Gowler 13 – 20 Suffolk

Men's senior singles – D Lewis – no show. Ladies 2 bowl singles – J Clifton 18 – 21 Humberside

Finally North Cambs must congratulate our next door neighbour county of Northants Men for winning the Victor Ludorum Trophy as the top men's county after winning the Adams Trophy, Veterans Singles and Senior pairs and runners-up in Pairs, 2 bowl rinks and 3 bowl rinks, a fantastic achievement.

For full details of the EBF & EWBF Championships see website www.fedbowls.co.uk/

North Cambs EBF & EWBF outdoor finals 2015

North Cambs county EBF President Ralph Jackson and EWBF President Lynne (Ditto) Quibell welcomed bowlers and spectators to Upwell BC over 7 seasons for the county outdoor finals and witnessed an excellent display of bowls. Margaret Hunt Gorefield and Jane Clifton March Town played in 6 finals each, Margaret won 5, Jane won 3 and Tony Reed of Murrow won all 3 of his finals.

Ladies Secretaries – J Hearle walk over. Mixed rinks – C Wright, D Wright, M Hunt 21 v M Joyce, A McEwan, S Tolliday 13

Men's Secretaries – F Howard 22 v J Allenson 4 Men's 3 bowl rinks – T Tomizzi, J Redden, I Lawson 18 v A Harley, M Miller, L Miller 16

Ladies 2 bowl rinks – J Hearle, L Quibell, L Clare 13 v S Chandler, J Clifton, J Jolley 20

Ladies 2 bowl singles – M Hunt 18 v J Clifton 21 Men's 4 bowl singles – T Reed 21 v K Cole 4

U25 singles – Jo Gowler 22 v T Horspool 16 Men's pairs – P Irons, J Hines 13 v M Carter, C Blunt 19

Men's Champion of Champions – C Wright 20 v L Miller 21 Ladies pairs – M Hunt, D Wright 18 v S Chandler, J Clifton 17

Men's senior singles – C Wright 15 v D Lewis 22 U25 pairs – Ja Gowler, Jo Gowler 21 v T Horspool, A Horspool 9

Mixed pairs – S Peach, A Engledow 19 v M Betts, C Betts 8 Ladies 4 bowl singles – M Hunt 22 v J Clifton 20

Men's 2 bowl singles – T Reed 21 v D Lewis 10 Men's Senior Pairs – C Waling, D Thorpe walk over

Ladies Senior singles – M Hunt 22 v V Inwood 9 Ladies 3 bowl rinks – J Hearle, L Quibell, L Clare 21 v S Chandler, J Clifton, J Jolley 14

Men's 2 bowl rinks – N Eagle, A Overton, T Reed walk over Ladies Senior pairs – M Hunt, J Warren 26 v J Hearle, L Quibell 6

Ladies Champion of Champions – C Gollands 19 v J Clifton 21 Senior Mixed pairs – A Harley, S Chandler 19 v M Joyce, J Hailes 17

County Cup – March Town BC 92 v CMB BC 80

Presentations of trophies were made following each session by both Presidents.

All winners will represent North Cambs in the National Outdoor Finals at Skegness between 22^nd and 29^th August.

North Cambs County EBF & EWBF outdoor finals ~ Upwell BC 17th, 18th & 19th July 2015

Spectators most welcome to all sessions and presentations will be made on the green following each session. ~ Click here to see the programme of events.

North Cambs EBF v Linc's ~ Saturday 11th July 2015

Following on from last weeks good results against Hunts North Cambs played their last game of the season and had three winning rinks in the Adams against Linc's but lost overall by 22 shots.

The Newton team at St Lawrence BC had one winning rink of Jake Gowler, Cliff Humphreys and Doug Thorpe.

Adams Downham Ex Services BC lost 142 – 164, 6 points to 16

D Stanton, T Tomizzi, I Lawson v T Banister 36 – 15 (Spoons) R Croxford, D Saunders, R Jackson v G Kitchen 17 – 35

P Bennett, C Ayres, E Clarke v P Asplen 27 – 26 C Wight, F Howard, R Allen v J Philpott 18 - 33

J Chambers, M Hartopp, A Other v M Thompson 16 - 41 S Engledow, S Peach, A Hailes v 28 - 26

Newton at St Lawrence BC lost 111 – 247, 2 points to 20

B Plater, L Joy, T Harrison v N Orrey 11 - 53 J Allenson, A Wright, M Oliver v J Lewis 20 - 33

Ja Gowler, C Humphreys, D Thorpe v K Stevenson 34 – 33 ( Spoons) C Betts, C Newby, A Overton v D Stevenson 14- 32

R H-Haimes, B King, D Turner v 21 - 45 D Donaldson, M Gollands, L Smith v P Hudson 11 – 47

North Cambs EBF v Hunts ~ Saturday 4th July 2015

For what is the first time in many years North Cambs won against Hunts Adams team to record their second win of the season. Stand in President Paul Bennett congratulated the team on their victory and thanked the players who had made themselves available at very short notice, enabling a full squad of 18 players.

Adams at Hemingford BC won 167 – 154, 17 points to 5

J Ivatt, , T Tomizzi, I Lawson v K Bowers 26 - 26 R Croxford, D Saunders, E Clarke v W Day 34 – 20 (Spoons)

P Bennett, A Other,J Fox v I Swannell 29 – 27 C Wight, F Howard, A Klien v R Jepson 23 - 29

M Fox, M Hartopp, R Allen v J Waine 20 - 23 P Porter, N Eagle, A Hailes v R Stevens 35 - 29

Newton at Buckden BC lost 144 – 214, 0 points to 22

B Plater, Jo Gowler, L Smith v J Daniel 27 - 28 W Mac, A Wright, M Oliver v B Stevens 24 - 43

Ja Gowler, C Waling, D Thorpe v S Baker 26 - 35 D Donaldson, A Overton, K Cole v M Dudley 28 - 32

C Betts, M Gollands, B King v R Coles 20 - 38 D West, C Newby, D Mann v I Hamilton 19 – 38

The the last game of the season is at home against Linc's on Saturday 11^th July, Adams team at Downham Ex Services BC and Newton at St Lawrence BC.

North Cambs EWBF v Linc's Saturday 4th July 2015

Donald Steward 120 to 143 shots and 4 to 18 points

CHRIS GOLLANDS - JANE CLIFTON AND SANDRA CHANDLER 12 - 36 JUNE WARREN - ANNE HALSEY AND SUE RITCHIE 29 - 12 Thimbles

JANET JOLLEY - DEBRA WRIGHT AND MARGARET HUNT 18 - 27 PAULA KLEYN - WENDY FEATHERSTONE AND LYN CLARE 18 - 23

BETTY REEVE - OLIVE FISHER AND BETTY NORMAN 28 - 19 JACKIE HEARLE - CHRISTINE JOHNSON AND LYNNE QUIBELL 17 - 26

Silver Jubilee Vase 99 to 128 shots and 2 to 20 points

T. Bennett. G. Rawling, B. Joyce 16 v J. Issard 20 P. Moat, P. Adams, P. Woods 17 v M. Wheatley 16 (thimbles)

S. Kennelley, L. Darch, J. Hailes 16 v P. Renshaw 33 J. Mitchell, N. West, M. Pearce 16 v S. Allen 17

J. Wilkes, J. Fern, J. Chilton 18 v S. Stadhope 24 A. Penreall, V. Inwood, E. Phillips 16 v R. Deaton 18

North Cambs EBF v Norfolk ~ Saturday 27th June 2015

Despite a good start in the Adams we were only 8 shots adrift after 20 ends then lost by 64 shots.

Adams at Downham Market Ex. Services BC lost 206 – 142, 2 points to 20

J Ivatt, , T Tomizzi, I Lawson v J Sparrow 25 - 31 R Croxford, D Saunders, R Jackson v E Clapham 35 – 28 (Spoons)

P Bennett, A Other, J Fox v A Bateson 24 – 35 C Wight, F Howard, A Klien v S King 19 - 38

J Chambers, R Rawson, R Allen v B Sadler 14 - 45 D Stanton, L Connor, A Hailes v P Webb 25 - 28

Newton at St Lawrence BC lost 114 – 249, 0 points to 22

Ja Gowler, Jo Gowler, D Thorpe v C Rowe 18 - 46 L Joy, H Read, M Oliver v A Folker 5 - 72

D Donaldson, C Waling, A Wright v D Cawthorne 18 - 31 J Allenson, A Overton, L Smith v K Humphrey 29 - 32

C Betts, M Gollands, D Turner v P Randell 25 - 37 D West, R H.Himes, B King v P Wymark 24 – 30

The next game is away against Hunts with Adams team at Hemingford BC, Memorial Fields, Manor Road, Hemingford, PE28 9BX and Newton at Buckden BC, Buckden Playing fields, Monks Cottage, Buckden, PE19 5UY on Saturday 4^th July.

North Cambs EWBF v Suffolk ~ 24th June 2015
Donald Steward 90 to 167 shots and 2 to 20 points

J Ivatt, T Tomizzi, I Lawson v M Dolby 23 - 25 R Croxford, R Rawson, R Jackson v R Martin 27 – 25

L Connor, F Howard, A Klien v L Wellsford 19 – 37 P Bennett, M Fox, J Fox v P Buckley 24 – 31

E Clarke, J Chambers, R Allen v M Wellsford 20 - 44 S Engledow, S Peach, A Hailes v P Brown 21 – 33

D Donaldson, C Waling, D Thorpe v M Linnell 21 - 34 Jo Gowler, L Smith, N Eagle v M Squires 27 - 23 (Spoons)

B King, T Harrison, A Wright v R Strong 13 - 52 J Allenson, C Newby, C Betts v Bassam 18 - 25

B Plater, L Joy, D Turner v F Addy 7 - 52 M Oliver, M Gollands, D Mann v P Jessop 21 - 47

There is no game next week, so the next game is at home against Norfolk with Adams team at Downham Market BC PE38 9HS and Newton at St Lawrence BC PE34 4RU on Saturday 27^th June.

Prior to North Cambs EBF playing their first home county game of the season against North Essex on 6th June, a minutes silence was held in respect of Christine Jackson, Daphne Houghton and Malcolm Brooks who passed away recently.

D Stanton, T Tomizzi, I Lawson v M Grimwood 31 - 26 R Croxford, D Saunders, R Jackson v M Harvey 33 – 16 (Spoons) President pulled rank.

C Wight, F Howard, A Klien v S Botton 25 – 33 P Bennett, M Fox, J Fox v K Moore 33 – 16 drew for spoons.

J Ivatt, A Other, R Allen v A Barnes 22 - 36 S Engledow, S Peach, A Hailes v M Page 30 – 29

Ja Gowler, C Waling, D Thorpe v B Moore 26 – 30 B Plater, H Read, M Oliver v K Nickols 34 - 23 (Spoons)

C Newby, R H.Himes, A Wright v J Semor 21 – 28 J Allenson, Jo Gowler, K Cole v E Kiddle 28 - 23

B King, A Overton, D Turner v P Longstaff 33 - 22 L Smith, M Gollands, D Mann v T Willamott 23 – 24

The next game is away against Northants with Adams team at Whittlesey Manor BC PE7 1UEand Newton at Parkway BC PE1 2ASon Saturday 6^th June.

Prior to North Cambs EBF playing their first county game of the season against Suffolk away on 30^th May a minutes silence was held in respect of Christine Jackson, Daphne Houghton and Malcolm Brooks who passed away recently.

Despite everyone's best efforts we struggled against a very strong Suffolk side lost on all rinks.

C Waterson, D Saunders, E Clarke v A Burch 13 – 36 R Croxford, M Fox, J Fox v D Brown 26 – 36

D Stanton, P Bennett, J Hines v D Cattermole 13 – 53 C Wight, F Howard, A Klien v C Chick 25 – 29

J Ivatt, D Stanton, I Lawson v R Felgate 18 – 37 S Engledow, S Peach, A Hailes v M Payne 23 – 26

Ja Gowler, Jo Gowler, D Thorpe v J Kilby 20 – 41 B Plater, C Betts, A Wright v D Elliston 20 – 41

C Waling, C Newby, M Oliver v B Caley 13 – 50 J Allenson, D Mann, K Cole v D Lyas 22 – 37

B Atkins, R H.Hime, D Turner v D Staff 22 – 40 D Donaldson, A Overton, L Smith v Rutterdge 15 – 44

The next game is at home against North Essex with Adams team at Downham Market Ex. Services BC and Newton at St Lawrence BC on Saturday 6^th June.

Daphne Houghton ~ 20th October 1933 ~ 8th May 2015 North Cambs EWBF President 1986-87

Funeral at St Matthews Church Eye attended by Margaret Hunt, Sue Tolliday, Paul and Trudy Bennett. During the eulogy by her daughter Sarah there was a comment made about her and Daphne being runner-up in a pairs competition at WIBC. On attending the wake at Manor Farm Community Centre there was a series of photographs on display and the first thing that caught my attention was the press cutting below for that game showing Daphne, Sarah, Jackie Hearle and Janet Savage.

North Cambs Ladies Presidents Day ~ Holley Shield

2015 winner Paula Kleyn

North Cambs Competitors EBF and EWBF National indoor finals 2015 ~ 6^th National Bowls title for Chris

Competing in the National EBF & EWBF Indoor finals at Newark IBC between 20^thand 26^th April North Cambs bowlers had some very close games.

Star for for the county was Christine Wadlow who competed in 5 events and won the EWBF 4 bowl senior singles title adding this to previous titles for indoor and outdoor won in 1998, 1999, 2009 and two in 2013.Being entered in 5 events meant that Chris spent a lot of time on the green and on Thursday played 5 consecutive games at 9.30am, 12.00, 2.30pm, 5.00pm and 8.00pm winning the last two to get through to the senior singles semi final at 12.00 noon Friday and then win the final on Saturday against J Vinter Linc's 21-8.

Ladies senior 4 bowl singles ~ R1, C Wadlow won 21-7 v Suffolk, R2 won 21-12 v Hunts, SF won 21-15 v Norfolk, Final v Linc's 21-8

Ladies 4 bowl singles ~ R1, C Wadlow won 21-9 v Northants, R2 lost 20-21 v Derbyshire.

Ladies 2 bowl rinks ~ R1, C Wadlow, J Savage, L Quibell won 24 – 11 Humberside, R2 lost 12 – 20 v Lincs loosing finalists.

Ladies 2 bowl pairs ~ R1, C Wadlow & J Savage lost 16-17 v Suffolk

Mixed 2 bowl rinks ~ R1, R Allen, J Chambers, C Wadlow v Derbyshire, North Cambs withdrew over a dispute about the use of Aero TRIFICTA tricoloured bowls on the next rink.

Men's senior singles ~ R1, E Clarke lost a very close game 20 – 21 v Derbyshire.

Mixed 2 bowl pairs ~ R1, F Howard & L Quibell won 19-12 v Northants, R2 lost 17 – 27 v Cleveland loosing finalists.

Men's 2 bowl rinks ~ R1, F Howard, J Chambers, R Allen lost 9 – 19 v Hunts loosing finalists.

Men's 2 bowl pairs ~ R1, R Allen & F Howard lost 4-24 v Suffolk finalist

Men's 4 bowl singles ~ R1, J Hines lost 10-21 v Notts

U25 singles ~ R1, R Barr lost 8-21 v Notts.

EWBF Harry Carver competition ~ won by Norfolk with 8 points, North Cambs 2 points,

EBF Eversley Trophy ~ won by Linc's with 12 points, North Cambs 7 points.

National EBF & EWBF indoor finals Newark 20th - 26th April 2015 ~ advanced programme EBF and EWBF, click to view.

North Cambs BA County indoor Finals WIBC ~ Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February 2015 for programme. CLICK HERE

North Cambs County EBF and EWBF indoor finals 2015

North Cambs held there indoor county finals at WIBC Harecroft Road, Wisbech over the weekend 20^th, 21^st and 22^nd February where spectators were entertained to some excelent bowling.

There were a number of multiple winners who will be kept extremely busy during the National EBF & EWBF finals. Christine Wadlow 5 wins out of 6 finals, Frankie Howard and Robert Allen 3 wins out of 4 finals, John Chambers 2 wins out of 2 finals and Lynne Quibell 2 wins out of 3 finals.

Ladies 2 bowl rinks ~ C Wadlow, J Savage, L Quibell 18 v B Reeve, J Warren, P Thorpe 15

Men's 2 bowl rinks ~ F Howard, J Chambers, R Allen 17 v R Jackson, R Croxford, R Rawson 10

Men's senior singles ~ W Andrew 20 v E Clarke 23

Men's 2 bowl pairs ~ R Allen & F Howard 17 v E Clarke & P Porter 10

Ladies 2 bowl pairs ~ C Wadlow & J Savage 18 v L Quibell & A Halsey 10

Men's 4 bowl single ~ J Hines 22 v F Howard 7

Mixed 2 bowl rinks ~ R Allen, J Chambers, C Wadlow 21 v R Croxford, A Engledow, R Jackson 10

Ladies senior 4 bowl singles ~ C Wadlow 21 v P Adams 11

Mixed 2 bowl pairs ~ R Allen & C Wadlow 14 v F Howard & L Quibell 21

U25 singles ~ R Barr unopposed entrant.

Ladies 4 bowl singles ~ C Wadlow unopposed entrant.

These winners of the county finals will represent North Cambs in the National Indoor EBF & EWBF finals at Newark 21^st - 25^th April 2015. Programme of games to be announced at a later date.

North Cambs v WIBC ~ I know that North Cambs won the game but team details and result not available.

North Cambs v Hunts ~ Linc's

North Cambs played their final game of the indoor season in the EBF Derbyshire Trophy at Lincoln IBC

North Cambs played well winning on two and drawing on one rink but lost on the 4th ring to loose the match on overall shots 85 - 90

F Howard, D Stanton, R Allen 14 - I Wones 36

E Clarke, Mrs J Savage, J Fox 25 – N Blyth 25

R Croxford, N Carter, R Jackson 18 – S King 15

J Ivatt, A Hailes, I Lawson 28 – G Puncheon 14

The next North Cambs game is 2pm Sunday 15th February v WIBC at WIBC

North Cambs v Hunts ~ Linc's

North Cambs played their third game of the indoor season in the EBF Derbyshire Trophy at Lincoln IBC

North Cambs struggled on all rinks and suffered a heavy defeat on all rinks 49 - 143

S Engledow, D Stanton, R Allen 6 - G Draper 41

E Clarke, Mrs J Savage, J Fox 16 – T Gilroy 41

R Croxford, Mrs A Engledow, R Jackson 11 – G Parker 32

J Ivatt, A Hailes, I Lawson 16 – J West 28

The next North Cambs Derbyshire Trophy game is 10am Sunday 8th February Acle IBC v Norfolk

North Cambs v Hunts ~ Northants

North Cambs played their second game of the indoor season in the EBF Derbyshire Trophy at WIBC.

Following there first game win North Cambs lost on two rinks 86 - 100

R Rawson, D Stanton, F Howard 27– J Harford 16 ( spoons )

E Clarke, Mrs J Savage, J Fox 24 – J Newson 33

R Croxford, N Carter, R Jackson 23 – S Law 36

J Ivatt, A Hailes, I Lawson 12 – M Dolby 36

The next North Cambs Derbyshire Trophy game is 10am Sunday 1st February Lincoln IBC v Linc's

North Cambs v Hunts ~ Derbyshire

North Cambs played their first game of the indoor season in the EBF Derbyshire Trophy at WIBC.

The game started slowly for North Cambs being down after 5 ends but took the lead after 10 ends and at the end on 25 ends won on all four rinks 107 – 66

D Stanton, F Howard, R Allen 29 – R Stevens 16 (Spoons)

E Clarke, Mrs J Savage, J Fox 23 – T Digton 15

R Croxford, N Carter, R Jackson 30 – P Silk 18

J Ivatt, A Hailes, I Lawson 25 – G Barlow 17

The next North Cambs Derbyshire Trophy game is 10am Sunday 25^th January at WIDBC v Northants.

T Bennett, G Rawling, B Joyce	29 (thimbles)	15	B Seaton

P Loat, P Adams, P Wood	27	26	L Page

A Thompson, V Inwood, E Phillips	21	25	A Huggins

P Glazey, J Mitchell, L Humphreys	20	28	J Jones

N West, J Fern, J Chilton	19	29	J Cleaver

S Kennelly, L Darch, J Hailes	28	15	B Jay

J Mitchell, Bennett, G Rawling	14	29	S Sargeant
P Moat, P Adams, P Wood	17	28	S Rochard
A Thompson, V Inwood, E Phillips	14	41	E Ronchetti
P Glazey, L Humphreys	15	31	E Roberts
N West, J Fern, J Chilton	15	33	M Lambert
S Kennelly, L Darch, J Hailes	18	25	S Moor