Donnington’s trip is worth the long wait
Donnington Short Mat Bowls Club travelled to Nyetimber SMBC to play their first away match since the beginning of lockdown three years ago.
Bowlers said it was fantastic to meet their friends at Nyetimber again.
On mat one Donnington’s team was Steph Baverstock, David Turner, Janine Banham and skip Adian Hawley facing Nyetimber’s team of Irene Hathaway, Carol Sands, Pam Sibley and skip Alan Crew.
Nyetimber won 17-7 On mat two Donnington were represented by Mary Potter, Chris White, Chris Willson and skip Allan Banham. The Nyetimber team was Peter Poulastides, Jan Hadfield, Stan Barnes and skip Martyn Hopwood.
Donnington won 15:13 on this mat.
The teams are looking forward to the return match at Donnington in April.
BOGNOR GOODWOODS
Bognor Spitfires, playing at home to East Preston Blue in the SW Triples division, won overall 55-31 taking four points.
On mat one Celia and Alan Foot with Clive Andrews (s)
won 36-7.
On mat two Marion Hatch,stella Singleton and Pam Andrews (s) lost 19-24.
Bognor Hurricanes played their final SW Rinks division one match away to Arundel Mulletts, losing 2966.
On mat one Celia Foot,reg Hatch,alan Foot and Clive Andrews (s) lost 19-24..
On mat two Joyce Abel,jean Herdman,stella Singleton and Pam Andrews (s) lost 10-42.
CRABLANDS
A new bowlers’ open day will be held on Saturday, April 22 at Crablands BC.
If you fancy trying your hand at outdoor green bowls, do go along – all you need is a pair of flat shoes/trainers.
The day starts at 10am and all are welcome.
The club can be found off West Street, Selsey, PO20 9BD – telephone 01243 60349 with any queries.
Before that, look out for the club’s tables in Selsey High Street, at which you can meet and chat to some of our members – those will be out
on two Saturdays, April 8 and April 15, both from 10am.
Crablands members are reminded their opening day game is on Sunday, April 16.
BOWLS COVERAGE
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