Ledbury Focus October 2019 Ledbury Focus October 2019 v2 | Page 34

Ledbury Bowling Club 2 019 has been a a summer of “interesting” weather in which to play. On occasions it was so very hot that the length of games had to be shortened and players eagerly reached for their water bottles for a drink, whilst at other times everyone was forced to rush for shelter as the deluge stopped play. Although, as I write this, the season has a couple of weeks to go it is safe to say that Ledbury players have had an enjoyable year. Of the 37 friendly matches played so far Ledbury have won 23 and lost 14 with 4 being cancelled. It is interesting to visit the different clubs around the county, meeting their players and chatting over tea, and welcoming them to our green on return matches. very well taking a healthy lead before agonisingly losing in the second half of the game. Dan Holmes did exceptionally well in reaching the U25 Quarter final, and Mark Atkins (partnered with Martin Smith of Ross BC) went all the way to the final of the Senior Pairs, narrowly losing 21-19. Mike and Dan Holmes have reached the Pairs Semi-Final and even managed a hot shot maximum score in a qualifying round! In September Tom Holmes will be representing England in a British Isles tournament ending a great competitive year for Ledbury. As President Keith Mowbray says, “I think Ledbury Bowls Club can be rightly proud of its members on the national scene, highlighting the wonderful club we have.” The playing year will end with the internal club competition finals followed by the annual club tour in September, this year centred around Exmouth, Devon. On a more competitive note, the club has been well represented at the National Finals in Leamington this year with players in the Under 25s, Pairs, Triples and Senior Pairs. Our triples (Martin White, Rob Jaynes and Terry Clarke) played Ledbury Funeral Services Ledbury’s Only Local Independent Service for all your funeral requirements Contact Hilary Jones who will be happy to discuss all your ĨƵŶĞƌĂůƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕ǁŚĞƚŚĞƌƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶĂůŽƌĐŽŶƚĞŵƉŽƌĂƌLJ Day and Night Service ¸ Chapel of Rest 01531 633388 132 The Homend Ledbury HR8 1BZ 34 To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]