League News
WEEK 1 5th September
With the majority of bowlers coming back a bit rusty, the first week of the season was a decent week. All the bowlers that spoke to me praised the new lane pattern which we are now using (it's called Stonehenge for the people that didn't know already). We are welcoming new bowlers to our league who have never bowled with us before. Dean Morgan, Simon Tapp, Stuart Davis, Esmee Corbyn-Ellis and Katy Ruff.
We had a total of 12 x 200 games and 2 x 600 series bowled and these were by - Dave Cooper 226/215, Alex Kimpton 218/203, Jeff Campbell 202/202, Dave Montgomery 211, Layton Palmer 208, Max Slater 205, Steve lockwood 204, Brian Johnson 203 and Brian Mason 202. The six sets belong to Dave 622 and Alex 608. Well bowled everyone.
WEEK 2 12th September
Well week number two was another decent week as we still had bowlers coming back from the break. The scratch average logged in at 160 which is par for our league. We had a total of 12 x 200 games and 2 x 600 series. I also noted a further 10 near misses (games in the 190's), so the new pattern seems to be holding up well. Those deuces - Alex Kimpton 247/237/214, Scooby Roberts 245/227, Ben Harvey 234, Frank McInroy 222, Daren Knightsbridge 219, Max Slater 211, Jeff Campbell 205, Brian Mason 202 and Marsha Dalley 201. Those six sets belong to Alex 698 and Scooby 611. Well bowled everyone.
WEEK 3 19th September
A reasonable week even though the weekly scratch average dropped 2 pins to 158. There were still 11 x 200 games (also 10 games of 190+) and although no 600's, we did have a 700 series bowled. Firstly those deuces - Dave Cooper 289/245, Darren Grimes 203/201, Craig Davey 239, Ben Harvey 238, Layton Palmer 213, Tom Snookes209, Marsha Daley 208, Max Slater 205 and Chris White 205. The seven set belongs to Dave with a very nice 720. Well bowled everyone.
WEEK 4 26th September
A reasonable week with the weekly scratch average moving back up to 160. Although there were no 600 series, we did manage 10 x 200's (along with 6 near misses aka 190's). Those deuces - Max Slater 211/200, Chris Kibble 231, Paul Anderson 221, Kate harmsworth 220, Kirsty Western 213, Ewan Biscoe211, Tom Snook 205, Alex Kimpton 200 and Brian Mason 200. Well bowled.
WEEK 5 3rd October
What a brilliant week bowling wise despite the minor problems on 5/6 with pin drops and a few slidey pins on the pin deck. The scratch game average shot up 3 pins to 163. A season best for 200 games with 17 of them plus 10 near misses (190+). Also had 3 x 600's and a 700 set. Straight into those deuces - Jeff Campbell 276/255/203, Scooby Roberts 243/225/220, Chris Kibble 237/212/204. Alex Kimpton 203/202/201, Steve Ferguson 213, Max Slater 211, Dave Cooper 209, Harley Guy-Sinclaire 206 and Tom Snook 200. The six sets were by Scooby 688, Chris 653 and Alex 606, while the big 700 was by Jeff 734. Very well bowled everyone.
WEEK 6 10th October
A reasonable week even though the weekly scratch average dropped to 161. This is still above the over the average figure for the past 12 months. We were blessed with 15 x 200's (with 8 near misses aka 190's) and 3 x 600's. Straight into those deuces - Alex Kimpton 238/209, Jeff Campbell 236/220, Dave Cooper 224/210, Daren Knightsbridge 204/203, Dean Morgan 203/200, Kirsty Western 216, Andie Burt 214, Roy Hopkins 203, Scooby Roberts and Max Slater both with 202. Well bowled everybody.
WEEK 7 17th October
Another reasonable week with 16 x 200 games (8 near miss 190's) and 3 x 600 series (near misses here too with 599 twice and a 596). The scratch league average at a steady 160. Those deuces - Alex Kimpton 246/222/220, Jeff Campbell 246/222, Dave Cooper 245/239, Daren Knightsbridge 244/203, Max Slater 224/212, Steve Lockwood 223, Bryan Harvey 223, Brian Johnson 211, Scooby Roberts 204 and Layton Palmer 203. The six sets belong to Alex 688, Jeff 660 ansd Dave 651. Well bowled everyone.
24th October - No bowling, half term
WEEK 8 31st October
Yet another reasonable week after a week off with scratch average holding at 160. Despite the bad weather there were problems with rain leakages, so it was business as normal. Scores were pretty much up and down but we did manage 13 x 200's and 4 x 600's but only a couple of near misses (190's). Those deuces - Steve Ferguson 246/225/214, Dave Cooper 248/224, Trevor Hammond 248/224, Darren Grimes 238/203, Chris Kibble 245, Tom Snook 212, Brian Mason 205, Nick Beechey 201 and Paul Anderson 200. The six sets were by Steve, Dave, Darren and Trevor with 685,664,624 and 610 respectively. Well bowled everyone.
For those who are unaware, Andie Burt is no longer editing the Facebook site due to personal reasons. Many thanks to Andie for originally setting this up and the hard work he has put into it. This site has now been taken over by Alex Kimpton and we wish him well and thank him for keeping this going.
Finally, it's only 7 weeks to our Christmas break and this time will fly by. So I am beginning to put things in place for our usual massive Christmas raffle. Tickets will start to be on sale in a couple of weeks time, so keep your eyes open for the Raffle Queen doing her rounds and after your money.
*** A late addition to this report as I've only just found out (Sat morning) that congratulations are in order to Trevor Hammond (Alley Cats) on converting the 7 - 10 split on lanes 9-10. Well done Trevor.
WEEK 9 7th November
Another decent week with the scratch average again holding at 160. This week's highs - 13 x 200's and 3 x 600's. Straight into those deuces - Max Slater 264/203, Bryan Harvey 228/204, Des gough 239, Alex Kimpton 237, Brian Johnson 236, Steve Ferguson 229, Darren Grimes 222, Ben Harvey 214, Scooby Roberts 213, Dave Cooper 213, Ivan Allem 208 and Harley Guy-Sinclaire 201. The six sets were by Max 645, Alex 616 and Bryan H 615. Well bowled everyone.
The Christmas Raffle -- We have decided to start selling tickets from this coming Tuesday (14th), so look out for the raffle queen lurking with her money bag and raffle books.
WEEK 10 14th November
A good week with the weekly scratch average going up to 163. There were a total of 14 x 200 games and 4 x 600 series. Straight into those deuces - Dave Cooper 257/217/202, Alex Kimpton 258/221, Trevor Hammond 232/214, Steve Ferguson 226/215, Max Slater 223/201, Andie Burt 257, Dean Morgan 215 and Jeff Campbell 209. The six sets were by Dave 676, Alex 673, Trevor 635 and Steve 617. Well bowled.
A raffle update - an excellent number of tickets were sold on our first night of sales. we have at the moment 33 prizes and will surely be able to purchase a lot before the draw night. The raffle queen will be around this coming week as usual.
WEEK 11 21st November
A reasonable week with the weekly scratch average sitting at 162. Little change in the league but although still remain undefeated, the top team's lead is cut now to only 8 points. A total number of 16 x 200 games and 2 x 600 series were bowled (plus 7 near misses ie 190+). Those deuces - Jeff Campbell 255/237/203, Alex Kimpton 213/212/211, Mike Weed 246, Trevor Hammond 235, Brian Mason 219, Mark Palmer 211, Ivan Allem 210, Dave Cooper 208, Des Gough 205, Bruce Mercer 204, Trevor Mandeville 204 and Brian Johnson200. The six sets belong to jeff 695 and Alex 636. Well bowled.
The Christmas raffle is coming along very nicely. Thanks to everyone buying tickets. We currently have 45 prizes but that will definately go a lot higher as we get nearer to the draw night. The raffle queen does have a current list if anyone wants to know what we have so far.
