DBE show Leicester County the WAY
Heavy rain and dangerous driving conditions across the country did not deter the players turning up for this celebration match. After some initial delays, the introductions and exchange of DBE pennant and Leicester County plaque, the match finally got under way and DBE really did show Leicester the WAY. From the off DBE took the lead and gently but surely increased their lead throughout the 18 ends.
Rink teams scores (skip to lead)
Rink 2: Bob Love, Alaistair Domville, Tim Swann & Diane Rogers……………….27 – 7
Rink 3: Colin Wagstaff, Michael Birch, Steven Nicholson & Georgina Dark…..14 – 15
Rink 4: Shaun Stubbs, Mark Cooper, Barry Nicholson & Alex Comack………….9 – 22
Rink 5: John Greaves, Ray Cross, Chris Venn & Keith Haggerwood…………….11 – 15
Rink 6: John Rogers, Claire Domville, Juli Crowe & Jeff Crowe…………………..14 – 12
Rink 7: Stevie Angus, Lee Whiteley, Harry Atkin & Anthony Page………………..21 – 6
Overall score DBE 96 – 77
This match was held in celebration of Leicestershire County Bowls Associations 40th Anniversary. Melton Mowbray Bowls Club hosted the event and their caterers provided some really good food after which there were a couple of speeches and a raffle. DBE would like to thank the hosts and Leicestershire County for an excellent day. Leicestershire want revenge and have asked for a return match next winter season.
Report by John Rogers (Thanks go to all today’s bowlers and supporters. Thanks also goes to all DBE bowlers that have supported us in all our friendlies)