DBE Mens Pairs

Men’s Pairs Report – 11th July 2021

On Sunday 11th July 2021, 8 pairs of men arrived at Daventry Town B C to take part in the inaugural Men’s Pairs competition. After being greeted by Chairman Phillip Silk-Nielsen the competition got under way..

 

The players were split into 2 groups with 4 teams in each group. The competition was played in a round format with each team playing 3 matches, at the end of 2 rounds of matches, each group was poised for a close finish with 3 teams in each group still having a chance to progress to the final.

At the end of the round robin in Group 1 there were 3 teams on 4 points and the group was decided on Shot Difference with Craig Bowler and Adrian Mellows topping the group. In Group 2 the final round of matches left 1 team on 4 points with 2 other teams on 3 points and Chris Grey and Anthony Page topped the group.

The final started as a close match with the score at 4 – 2 after 4 ends, then Anthony and Chris won the next 2 ends to open a 7 – 2 lead, Craig and Adrian cut the deficit on the next end scoring 1 before Anthony and Chris won the next 6 ends to take a commanding 15 – 3 lead, the final two ends were shared, and the final score was 17 – 4 to Anthony and Chris.

Daventry Town Chairman Phillip Silk-Nielsen presented the trophy to the winning pair.

Disability Bowls England would like to thank Daventry Town B C for hosting the event, with special mention to Janet Matthews who ensured that we had refreshments throughout the day, also to Duggie Mitchell and Andy Houghton who pushed the wheelchair for our player throughout the event.

Stuart Espie
Competitions Secretary
Disability Bowls England

Ladies friendly v Kislingbury

Wednesday 7 July

The rain held off for most of the afternoon to enable us to play against the team from Kislingbury. Both sides welcomed one male bowler, to make up the numbers, they appeared to come away unscathed. Thank you to Jean, who arrived at the club expecting a roll up and ended up playing her first official match.

Each team ended with a loss, a draw and a win. Congratulations to Kislingbury who one by a greater margin.

 

Manfield Cup, Saturday 3 July

We woke up to a wet and miserable day but the sun came out in time to mow the green and get everything set up for the afternoon.

The four Daventry Town teams played at – Roade, Kettering Lodge, Geddington and Rushden, with a very narrow win by Steve, Steve, Dave and Doug.  Well done to all those who participated I am sure everyone enjoyed another opportunity to get out and about and see fellow bowlers again,

We hosted players from Kislingbury, Whyte Melville, Irchester, Kingsthorpe, Wellingborough, Oundle, Geddington and Chapel Forest who all seemed to enjoy a relaxed, but competitive afternoon of bowls.  The after match chats were mostly centred on the upcoming England football match and we have been told not to mention the raffle – which was exceptionally well supported.  Special thanks to all those volunteers who helped either before, during or after the match, it would not have been so successful without you.

The afternoon reflected what sport is all about and it was great to see so many smiling faces.  Thank you to all who took part in the day, either by playing or organising, we are already looking forward to next year’s matches.