2015 ARCHIVE PICTURES.

PRESIDENTS DAY Sunday September 20th. 2015 Albert Mantle, (Club Captain) (r) is seen handing the Presidents Trophy to Dave Jones, (Club President) after the annual Presidents day tournament. The Presidents team won the match 236 shots to 222 shots. The match format is based on doubles and singles. The doubles played 3 games of 7 ends and the singles played 3 games of 9 ends. It was very close all through the match. But the Presidents team finished with a flourish and secured a good victory. The club was supported by Chelmarsh Bowling Club and Highley Bowling Club, and this all added to very good social feeling. A special thanks once again to John Cadwallader and Phil Pack for organising the competition. Also a thanks to Lesley & Lauren Burnside for organising the trophy stand and the Spider competition. The Spider competition was won by Colin Brookes of the Highley Bowls Club.   Julie Link, the Daughter of the late Dennis Edwards, Presenting The DENNIS EDWARDS MEMORIAL TROPHY to Mick Davies (l) & Bob Jennings. This trophy will be competed for annually by the senior citizen members. Dennis was a much loved and respected member of the Club. and is sorely missed.    Ken Link, being congratulated by Julie Link on being the runner up in the Dennis Edwards Trophy final. His partner was Mary Clarke.   Julie presenting the winners of  Sunday Morning League Shield  to the Marksmen. The team consists (l-r) Ray Rose, Phil Pack, Bob Jennings &Chris Cowdell. Graham Kitchen was 5th member of the team.   Julie presenting the Sunday Morning League runners up Trophy. to (l-r) Joe Burnside & Colin McMurray. Other team members unable to attend were: John Cary, Mike Hutchinson & Paul Lill.     Julie presenting the Sunday Morning League K.O. winners. To The Wurzels. (l-r) Mike Davies, Ron Reed & Ken Link. Brian Sheldon is also a member of the team.   Bob Steel  Receiving the Sunday Morning K.O. runners up shield from Julie. The other team members were unable to attend. They Chris Smith, Clive Goodman, Dave Howard & Jason Wilkes.   Julie presenting the The Consolation Cup winners. (l-r) Ivor Lloyd, Christine Lloyd & Stan Checketts. Missing team member Ray Link.   Julie presenting to  the runners up in the Consolation Cup. (l-r) Albert Mantle, Lauren Burnside,& Lesley Burnside. The missing member is Pam Lacey.   Friends and Bowlers enjoying the Presidents day Competition.       THE SUNDAY MORNING K.O. Scratch 4s Sunday September 13th 2015 The Sunday Morning K.O. turned out to be a cracker of a final. It is a competition for 4 players in each team, but due to unforeseen circumstances the winning team ( the Wurzels) were unable to field a full team. The rules state that a team can play with 3 players but without extra woods. So the Wurzels were really up against it. They played against the Miffs and took a very good early lead of 11-2 but as the match progressed the Miffs got into the game and with some fine play went into 20-19 lead. Ron Reed put up a very good lead and Ken Link got in a top class second. Mick Davies put in good blocking shot and they ran out 21-20 winners. It was a top class match and well done to both teams, The winners were presented with the K.O. trophy by Club Captain Albert Mantle. The wining team from (L-R) Ken Link, Albert, Ron Reed and Mick Davies.     The losing finalists. The MIFFS (L-R) Clive Goodman, Dave Howard, Jason Wilkes & Bob Steele. They all contributed to grand final. Commiserations to the four of you.   The Sunday Morning THE CONSOLATION CUP This competition was won by the Chain Gang with a walkover. The Misfits were unable to field a team.     THE MOTTERSHEAD CUP Scratch Triples Saturday September 12th 2015 It was a real family affair when Albert Mantle Club Captain, Presented Lesley Burnside, Lauren Burnside & Joe Burnside with the Mottershead Cup. Lesley, Joe & Lauren are Mother, Father & Daughter. Albert is Lesley's Father. It was top class final with the match going to & fro until they were 16 across then suddenly Lesley & co. closed the match  to win 21-16. Well played to all three.   The two teams line up before the start of the Mottershead final. (L) Lauren Burnside, Lesley Burnside Joe Burnside Joe Taylor, Dave Waters and Bob Jennings. Both teams contributed to a great final.   The LADIES CUP Saturday September 5th. 2015 Lesley Burnside being presented with the Ladies trophy by Gordon Griffiths. Lesley defeated Christine Lloyd 21-18. It was a top class match, with Christine taking a good early lead of 14-6, but Lesley stuck to the task and fought back to win a thrilling final. Well played to both players.     The Hodges Cup   Christine Lloyd being presented with the Hodges Cup by Gordon Griffiths Christine beat Colin McMurray 21-13 to win this trophy which is for members who are 70 years or more. Well played Christine     REED CUP Saturday August 22nd 2015 The Reed Cup Was contested on Saturday 22nd August 2015 in very hot conditions. Chris Cowdell (L) and Albert Mantle won the final 21-12. They had to beat Bob Jennings and Ivor Lloyd to take the trophy. Chris and Albert, played 3 games including the final to win the Trophy.   LUDLOW MERITS SUNDAY AUGUST 16TH 2015 Kiah Roberts holding the Ludlow Individual Merits Trophy: He played against Wayne Rogers, pictured, in the final of this competition. 30 players took part at Cleobury Mortimer Bowling Club. It was generally agreed that the standard of play over the day was top class. The final turned out to be of the highest standard, with score going to and fro for the whole of the match. The final score being 21-19 Well played to both finalists and to all of the other contestants.   Sunday August 16th 2015 THE HIGLEY LEAGUE DIVISION 2 DOUBLES CUP Jim Roberts (L) and Christine Lloyd, with  Highley League Division 2 Doubles Cup. Jim & Christine defeated Dave & Hazel Grainger 21-20 in their semi-final; and then went onto beat Keith Banks & Tony Howells 21-13 in the final. Mark Bennett, Highley league chairman, presented the cup to the winning pair. Congratulations and well played to both of you.       DOWNES CUP  (SCRATCH PAIRS) SATURDAY AUGUST 15TH 2015 The Downes Cup competition took place on Saturday August 15th 2015. Only 5 pairs took part in this competition but non the less the quality was top class. The final was contested between Bill Taylor & Joe Taylor (father & son) and Colin McMurray & Chris Cowdell. Bill & Joe started very well with a 1 & 2 x 4s, but Colin & Chris soon got back into the game with some high scoring ends which included 3 x 4s and eventually won won 21-17. Well played to both pairs. The presentation was made by Alert Mantle the Club Captain. Chris (L) and Colin McMurray (R).     DANIEL TAYLOR'S AIR AMBULANCE DAY Held at Cleobury Mortimer Bowls Club Sunday August 9th 2015 Some of the friends and members taking part. It was a very good day for this years Daniel Taylor Air ambulance Day. 40 members and friends played 3 games over 7 ends and a good time was had by all. Thanks must go to Lesley & Lauren Burnside for providing a wonderful buffet. Thanks also to everyone who helped. Also to Phil Pack & John Cadwallader for their usual skill in organising the competition. A total £300.00 was raised for this worthy cause. Thank you everyone.     The four finalists just before they played the final. (L) Joe Burnside, Lorraine Brookes, Chris Cowdell & Andy Pain.   Chris Cowdell & Andy Pain Receiving their prizes From Club Captain Albert Mantle.     Lorraine Brookes & Joe Burnside receiving their prizes from Albert Mantle. Lorraine and Joe played really well to win the 8 end final. They were 5-1 down after 5 ends but scored a 3 and a 4 on the last 2 ends to win 8-5. Well played both players.       HIGHLEY WELFARE BOWLS CLUB 2015 Air Ambulance Day Some of the members and friends who took part in the competition   John Cadwallader (L) and Phil Pack, having a well earned cuppa. John and Phil are the backbone of the competition. They both work hard at organising all of the competitions where the round robin formats are concerned. Everyone really appreciates all of the hard work that they. So a big thanks to the pair of them. 42 players took part in 3 sections playing 7 ends each game. there was no semi-finals. The two highest score from the sections went into the final. A special thanks must go to the Ladies of the Highley Club for organising the interval buffet, it was super. And a special thanks to Ron Smith for preparing a superb green to play on. The weather was very good all day long, which made for a really great day. £200.00 was raised for the Air ambulance There will be the Daniel Taylor Air ambulance Day to be held at the Cleobury Mortimer Bowls Club on Sunday August 9th Please attend and support this worthy caurse   The final winners and runners up. (L-R) Lorraine Brookes (Highley) & Ivor Lloyd (Cleobury Mortimer) (runners up) John James (Highley Bowls Chairman). The Final Winners. Tena Martin (Highley) and Mary Clarke (Cleobury Mortimer) Well played to both pairs They reached the final as highest scorers in their sections. The final was played over 8 ends and the final score was 4-3.         The HORTON SHIELD Saturday July16th 2015 Dave Waters (L) losing finalist. Christine Lloyd, Lesley Burnside & Chris Cowdell losing finalist, with Albert Mantle   Lesley Burnside(L) & Christine Lloyd being presented with the Horton Shield by Club Captain Albert Mantle. Lesley & Christine Played 3 game to win the trophy. They played extremely well all day. The results of their 3 games were 21-19, 21-9 & the final 21-10. well done to both players.     2015 JIM PALMER TROPHY Cleobury Mortimer Bowls Club Played host to the Jim Palmer Trophy, on Sunday July 5th. The weather was very sunny and conditions were perfect. The green was in immaculate condition for the event and running quite fast, but a sudden storm flooded the green. The play was suspended until it stopped raining and  3 club members got to work and cleared the green of the excess water and with about 40 minutes it was playable again. Phil Pack proudly holding the JIM PALMER TROPHY It was presented to him by Doug Westwood (c) the Highley Bowls League President. Losing finalist John Palmer (r) is the son of the late Jim Palmer Phil Played extremely well and had to play 4 games to win the trophy. There was an entry of 30 for the competition which was very pleasing to the Highley League officials. Phil won 21-14 Well played to both finalists.       POPPY DAY APPEAL SATURDAY JULY 4th 2015 50 Members and British Legion supporters attended the annual Poppy Day appeal event. The day was blessed with very good weather which made for some excellent bowling  and a really enjoyable day all-round. The format was as usual at this type of event. A bowler and a non-bowler were paired together and some surprising play from the non-bowlers added to the excitement. Each each pair played 7 ends with the highest scorers going into the semi-final and the finalist was played over 8 ends. The eventual winners being Dorothy Davies & Phil Pack, beating Tony Wilson & Dave Walford The score being 7-3. Well played to both pairs.   A total of £200.00 was raised for the Poppy Appeal. A special thanks to all of the British Legion members from Rock & District, Clee Hill and Cleobury Mortimer branches who attended, either to bowl or just as spectators.   Dave Jones(l) and Norman Brookes. (A special celebration)   (From the left) Phil Pack & Dorothy Davies 7-3 winners of the competition. Tony Wilson & Dave Walford, Runners up. CAPTAIN DAY JUNE 28TH 2015 Members and friends enjoying the day.    Club Captain, Albert Mantle, receiving a kiss from his daughter, Lesley Burnside, after presenting a bouquet of flowers to her as a thank you for organising the wonderful buffet lunch for him on his special day. (He is dressed a NYPD Captain) Albert also thanked everyone who had played a hand in making his day so wonderful. Also to the members and friend who turned out to take part in the match. With a special thanks to Phil Pack and John Cadwallader for making such a good job of organising the matches. The matches were played over 3 games and 7 ends each game.     Participants before the 1st Semi-Final : (L to R) Jim Roberts, Wade Davies, Dorothy Davies & Phil Pack.     Participants for the 2nd Semi-Final : (L to R) Roy Broome, Gordon Griffiths, Joan Griffiths & Betty Rose.   The Finalists posing just before they play the final.   Wade Davies & Jim Roberts, receiving their prizes From Club Captain, Albert Mantle as losing finalists   Betty Rose & Joan Griffiths, receiving congratulations and their prizes From Club Captain Albert Mantle. Betty & Joan had played superbly all day long, as had Jim & Wade; but in the final Betty & Joan really hit top form and ran out good winners wining the final 7-2 over 9 ends. Well played to all who took part.   The JACK-IN-BOX Trophy Saturday June 20th. Stan Checketts (l) & Mike (Dexter) Davies (r) being presented with the trophy by Brian Sheldon the donator of the trophy: The Jack-In-The Box Trophy was play for on Saturday June 20th. It was postponed on Saturday June 13th because of heavy rain flooding the Green. But this Saturday good weather prevailed but one shower half way through the match, 8 pairs contested the trophy. With some very good early rounds being played But the best play was reserved for the final. It was generally agreed the it was the best pairs final for some seasons. Their opponents were Joe Burnside & Colin McMurray who played their part in making it a top class final. Although Stan & Mike led for the major part of the match, Joe and Colin were always in touch. It was a tense finish with Stan & Mike finally winning 21-19 Well played both pairs.   The ALLUN MARTIN CUP Saturday May 30th 2015 Mike Hutchinson receiving the Allun Martin Cup, from Club Captain, Albert Mantle. Mike, played tremendously well all day to win the Allun Martin Cup. He played three games to reach the final. He won a great final playing against Lesley Burnside. The final score was 21-18, well played to both finalists (14 players took part)   Saturday May 16th 2015 WAKEMAN CUP (handicap singles) Lauren Burnside with the Wakeman Cup, she won playing against her Grandfather, Albert Mantle. (pictured) Lauren had to play 3 games to win the trophy. She played superbly in each of her games, and beat Albert 21-11 (she received a 4 shot start) Well done Lauren.   Saturday May 9th. 2015 The ISON CUP Captain Albert Mantle (c) Presenting Joe Burnside & Christine Lloyd, with the Ison Cup.     THE ALAN POWELL TROPHY. The annual bowls match between Cleobury Mortimer Bowls Club and Gilt Edge Bowls played on a home and away basis.           Albert Mantle (Cleobury Mortimer, Club Captain) congratulating John Baker (Gilt Edge Bowls, Club Captain) on retaining the Alan Powell Trophy. Gilt Edge won the match by 133-119 shots Well done Gilt Edge. Today's match was played in the best of spirits with everyone really enjoying the day. Unfortunately for Cleobury Gilt Edge were on top form and won the match quite convincingly. A special thanks must go to Lesley & Lauren Burnside for organising the wonderful after match buffet. Also thanks to Tony Wilson for Organising the match & the match cards. Each game was played over 18 ends in pairs. So thanks everyone for making a very good day.