Author: Dennis Bell

ANN TROTMAN REPORT 2019 

The entries this year were terrific, I had to close the entry as there were more bowlers wanting to play than we could accommodate in two days play.

As this is not a DBE event it is open to any bowler with a disability, not just from England.  We had 4 bowlers from Scotland, 1 from Wales and 1 from the Isle of Man!  It all goes to making for an interesting competition.

The format for the event was 3 bowl singles, played in four groups round robin followed by a semi-final and final.

G – Craig Bowler; Alastair Domville; Fraser Mathiason; Melannie Innes; Ray Kirk & John Rogers

Y –  Blair Davidson; Bob Love; Pauline Wilson; Stephen Stockley; Ian Cole & Mark Cooper

B – Mike Robertson; Colin Milner; Joe Peplow; Jonathan Stokes; Danny Porter & Dylan Morton

P – Dave Fisher; Mac Otton; Mike Ashmole; Steve Biggs; Paul Hawkes & Alex Comack

The winner of the groups were as follows;

Green – John Rogers

Yellow – Blair Davidson

Blue – Joe Peplow

Pink – Steve Bigg

Although all of the group winners won all of their games, the results were very close, the last round match for two of the groups were deciding games. Pink group was particularly close it was a last end decider as to who went through to the semi’s.

One of the spectators was asked to draw the names ‘out of the hat’ as to who would play who in the semi-finals.

Both Semi’s were terrific games, neck and neck for most of the match. 

Up to the 20^th end there was only 2 shots between John and Blair. Blair won the last 2 ends finishing 20 shots to 15.

Steve and Joes match was even closer, 14 all on the 15^th end, Joe pulled in front to 17 – 14 on the 17^th end.  Steve picked up a 2 on the next end but time was out, and the finishing score was 17 – 16 to Joe.

All four bowlers played so well and entertained the spectators.

On to the Final….Good game….Blair went in front to start then Joe got going and pulled back, but Blair got into his stride and pulled away leaving Joe too much to do in the time that was left, the final score 21 – 9 to Blair.

Quite a fitting end as this years trophy for the winner was a Celtic ‘Quaich’ otherwise known as a ‘Friendship Cup’.

We all went home shattered but happy, a job well done!

Margaret

DBE vs Carlton Enderby IBC

DBE captain Colin Wagstaff and the DBE teams were greeted with a warm welcome from Carlton’s captain Ingrid Turner .

 

Rink 2 team – Chris Richards, John Harding (Carlton player on loan ) and skip Tony Richards 

Rink 3 team – Sally Koenig, David Stern, Mark Cooper

Rink 4 team – Keith Haggerwood, Rhys Taylor, Colin Wagstaff

Rink 5 team – Alice Atkin, Harry Atkin, Mickey Belcher

 

Level of play was quite even and the scores didn’t really reflect the level of play on each rink, every rink had some very good bowls.  At the half way point refreshments were provided tea and biscuits that were most welcome many thanks to Kirsty and Anthony Atkin.

DBE National Indoor Non-Classified Singles Championship 2019

Gedling IBC 6th January 2019

This event is aimed at the DBE members who are not eligible or haven’t yet been classified.

The competition was run on a knockout format with the first-round losers going into a Plate competition.

Keith Haggerwood – Leics
Chris Gray – Northants
Joe Peplow – Worcs
Khalila Hussain – Wilts
Anthony Page – Somerset
Daniel Adams – Essex
Kenneth Taylor – Essex
Amy Brookes – Devon
Ray Kirk – Notts
Harry Atkin – Derbys
Martin Groom – Northants
Rhys Taylor – Leics

Originally there were 16 entries but due to illness the numbers dropped on the day to 12. Never the less it was a very competitive event with some terrific bowling and it was great to see some new faces amongst the competitors.

The getting into the National Singles final was Daniel Adams from Harlow, Essex along with Anthony Page from Somerset. It was a close game all the way through with some wonderful bowling from both competitors. Anthony coming out the winner by 19 shots to 13.

Khalila Hussain won the Plate final playing Kenneth Taylor proving her award of ‘Most Improved Bowler 2018’ was well deserved!

Out of the four finalists, 3 were new faces, very exciting and a great start to the New Year.

Margaret Smith, Competition Sec.

DBE vs Somerset County Juniors

The match against Somerset Juniors at Taunton Deain IBC on Saturday 8^th December 2018 included 5 new members and although everyone played well, the Juniors were just a little more consistant and won the match overall. Continue reading “DBE vs Somerset County Juniors”

Our fantastic Maggie Smith aided by hubby Colin arranged for 59 DBE & Gedling bowlers, family, friends and helpers to invade Potters November 26th to 30th. Continue reading “Success at Potters”

DBE vs Leicestershire County U18’s

Sunday 4th November

A warm welcome opened the match with the captain of DBE Colin Wagstaff presenting the captain of Leicestershire U18’s Alice Atkin with a pennant.

 

Rink 3 won their match 9-19, DBE had a secret weapon on their side in Harvey McDonnell player with Shaun Stubbs and Geoff Bennett.

Rink4 won their match 12-15 Ray Smith, Neil Smith and Pip Smith.

Rink 5 unfortunately lost by 2 shots 16-14 Mark Cooper, Rhys Taylor and Bob Love.

Rink 6 also lost their match 25-8 Harry Atkin, Keith Haggerwood and Colin Wagstaff, not the captains day.

 

There was some great bowls from the juniors, overall the U18’s won by 62-56, well played matches on both sides.  Tea and biscuits were served after the match welcomed by the bowlers, a great day was had by the bowlers and spectators.  Many thanks to Steve Haywood, Leicestershire County U18’s team manager.