2023 ARCHIVE PICTURES

Back row: (L-R) Paul Lloyd, Graham Kitchen, Joe Burnside, Dave Warrington, Nick Flatters & Eric Mark. Centre row: Lesley Burnside (Captain) Front Row: Lauren Burnside & Ryan Woods..

DAVE JONES, Club President receiving the Presidents Day Trophy, From NICK FLATTERS, the 2023 Club Captain. The PRESIDENTS TEAM beat the CLUB CAPTAINS team by 42 shots. The match was played under the format of pairs from each side playing 3 games of 7 end with the winners being the team with the highest shots scored, The highest scoring pair were Dian Green & Andy Pain with 29 shots. It was a very good and enjoyable days bowling with 32 players taking part. The Day also combined The AIR AMBULANCE DAY. A total of £200. was raised for the Air Ambulance, a well worth charity to support. The players enjoyed a wonderful buffet lunch, once again excellently prepared  by Jane Flatters. A special thanks to Phil Pack, who organized the games, and prepared the green, which was in top condition, again. With a big thanks to all members who worked in the background. Also a thank you to Highley and Chelmarsh Bowls Clubs for supporting this event..

(L-R) Colin McMurray, Chris Cowdell & Phil Pack Winners of the K.O. Cup. F 83-A 64-Agg.-19. Over 4 games: W3-L1.

GRAHAM KITCHEN, with the HODGES SHIELD. Graham. played extremely well all through the match.. The winning result was 21-6. The losing finalist was Warren Euddaf.

Paul Lloyd (L) presenting the LLOYD CUP to Dave Booton (C) & Stan Checkett (R) Dave & Stan played 3 very good games to win this trophy Their winning score was 21-6. The losing finalist were Paul Lloyd & Dale Stephenson. 14 pair took part. Well played everyone.

Dale Stephenson & Nick Flatters With the DOWNS CUP. Dale & Nick played very well to win this Trophy. It was 9-9 at one stage, then Dale & Nick pulled away to go 20-11 up, but then their opponents dug deep to get to 20-18. Dale scored a fine shot to win the final 21-18. The losing finalist were Rhea Livesey & Chris Cowdell. 8 pair contested this event. Well played everyone.

Chris Cowdell, holding the WAKEMAN CUP Chris played 3 good games, in awful weather. to win this Trophy. Eight members turned out to play and see some very good bowls. The score was: 21-11 The losing finalist was Dave Booton. Well Played Everyone

The MARKSMEN Winners of the 2023 Sunday Morning League. Team Squad (L-R) Colin McMurray, Phil Pack & Chris Cowdell. Other Squad Players: Andy Pain, Graham Kitchen & Steve Wightman. Well played the whole Squad. P12-W10-L2- F246-A160-Agg.86- P20.

Nick Flatters, holding the ALAN MARTIN CUP, after winning it on Saturday afternoon. Nick played 3 very good games to get to the final and played a very good final to beat Stan Checkett 21-11. 16 members took part. Well played to everyone. The green was in perfect condition as usual which always helps.

Brian Sheldon presenting the REED CUP to Joe Burnside (L) & Mick Davies (R). Brian was presenting the Cup as a great friend of the late Ron Reed, who always did the honours on this occasion. Joe & Mick played 3 great games to win this final but saved the best game until the final which they won 21-2 over 10 ends. The losing finalist were Dale Stephenson & Chris Cowdell. 6 pairs took part, Well done to everyone.

This competition was played for on Saturday July 8th. but due to tremendous hail and rain storm The final was abandoned at 18-10 & concluded  on Monday evening July 10th. Chris Cowdell & Colin McMurray (centre) won the trophy 21-10. The losing finalist were Stan Checkett (L) and Nick Flatters (R) Twenty members entered the competition and all games were played 21 up. The finalist played three games. Well played everyone

NICK FLATTERS 2023 CLUB CAPTAIN. Nick organised a very good Captain's Day for the club members. Over 50 members and friends from Highley Bowls Club, & Chelmarsh Bowls Club joined Nick to enjoy the day. A special thanks to Nicks wife, Jane for preparing a superb buffet lunch also to Margaret Grainger for help with the serving of the buffet & for Dorothy Cowdell for helping with washing up. Also many thanks to Phil Pack who organised the games. It was the usual format of 4 groups of 3 games played over 7 ends, with highest aggregate from each group going into the semi-finals.

Phil Pack & Angie Gravatte being presented with their prizes by this years Club Captain, Nick Flatters, after winning the CAPTAIN'S DAY competition.

Nick presenting a bouquet to to his wife for preparing the buffet and making it such a special day.

Nick, presenting Phil Pack with a token gift for all the hard work in presenting the format for the days competition, & having the green in such perfect condition.

THE FOUR TEAMS OF SEMI-FINALISTS. (l-r)Paul Lloyd & Brian Williams: Sian Woodhouse & Margeret Grainger: Rhea Livesey & Neville Quinton: Angie Gravatte & Phil Pack. The teams played 8 ends.

THE FOUR FINALISTS: (l-r) Paul Lloyd & Brian Williams Won 8-4  Angie Gravatte & Phil Pack. Won 13-4

PHIL & ANGIE. Won the final over 9 ends 9-3 Well played to all of the players who took part.

Chris Cowdell & Stan Checketts with the Jules Cup. Chris and Stan played 3 matches to win this trophy, Because of the extreme heat the early rounds were 15 up & the final was 21 up. Chris & Stan won 21-13 against Margaret Grainger & Martin Grainger, It was a very good final. 12 pairs took part. Well played everyone.

Tony Wilson & Paul Lloyd being presented with the Jack in the box Trophy by Brian Sheldon (C). tony & Paul Played 3 good games to win this Trophy. Because of the very hot conditions the first two games were played 15 up. The final was 21 up. Tony and Paul played extremely well to lift this trophy. The losing finalist: Joe Burnside & Dave Warrington, made a very exciting game. T he final score was 21-10. Eight pairs took part. Well played everyone.

Lesley Burnside & Jane Flatters with the LADIES CUP. Lesley won this trophy, with Jane being the losing finalist. Both Ladies played a very good game, and the score didn't reflect the the quality of the game. Lesley won 21-5. There were only 4 entries for the competition. The losing semi-finalists were: Margaret Grainger, lost to Lesley 21-9, & Rae Livesey lost to Jane 21-10. Well played Ladies.

Members of the Sunday Morning league, still celebrating the Coronation of KING CHARLES III. (L-R) Phil Downes, Chris Smith, Jason Wilkes & Mike Fernehough.

(L-R) Joe Burnside, & Lauren Burnside (Father & Daughter), & Dale Stephenson, with the Mottershead Cup. They won this trophy by winning the first round (semi-final) 21-10 Then after epic game in which they led 13-4, then 19-10 then 20-20 they finely won with a great single shot to win the match. The losing finalists were: Rae Livesey, Paul Lloyd & Phil Pack. Four teams took Part. Well played everyone.

Dale Stephenson & Tony Wilson with the DENNIS EDWARDS CUP Dale & Tony played a very good game to win this trophy They played 2 good games to reach the final, and the final was a very tight game with lead changing constantly. Things changed when they were 10-13 down. and Dale put in some very good leads, losing only 2 end from then on to win 21-15. The losing finalists, Shaun Woodhouse & Nick Flatters made this a game to remember, 6 pairs took part in the competition. Well played everyone.