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Away to Gallows one of the toughest  games of the season the Mens A Team  wanted points to keep on top of the table.  Tim Stone’s block went into a 9–1 lead after 6 ends going on to win 21–10. George Tubby had an extraordinary  game winning the 1st 6 ends to go 9–0 up, then losing the following 6 ends to go 9–14 down, but with 3 shots on the final end they won 21–20.  Tony Dunton’s rink despite winning the last two ends lost 17–20.  Robin Norman’s  rink lost 12–31.

Result  81-71 and 5-2 pts but stay at the top of the table

Away to League Leaders Bowling Club the Mens C Team  were  looking for points to  keep in the hunt at the top. Mick Askham  were 0 – 7 down bit at the end it took a skips bowl to draw in and finish winning 20–19. Ashley Smith’s rink were 15–19 down playing the final end but with the jack in the ditch they were holding 4 shots  alas this was cut down to 3 and they lost 18–19. Brian Grint’s rink had all four players on form it was  looking good but it all  went wrong  dropping 5 shots on the 16th and in another close finish lost 17–21. Pat Beales Rink were involved in a nightmare as nothing went for them losing 11–32.

Result  91-66 and 1 – 6 pts.

At home to Hunstanton the Mens B Team  were hoping for a win to keep in touch  with the league leaders. Ken Copeman’s block played the final end at 16 each, they finished with panache with a 5to win 21–16.  Ivan Borrett’s block were 5 each at  7 ends but won comfortably 23–11.  Bimbo  Meeks  were  at the 11th 19–9 up,  and kept the opposition poor to win 21–17.  Les  Smith’s rink were 10–7 up at  10 ends but dropped a 5. At 19–18 up with two ends to play it was a close finish  which saw them lose 19–22.

Result  84 – 66  and 6 – 1 pts.

The  Ladies B Team travelled to Diss and  any points here would be a bonus. Anne Drury’s block started well and only 4 ends they won 15–5.  Rose Yaxley’s  block  were 5 each at 6  ends then 8–6 up at 10,  but you always need that touch of luck  and it failed to come their way as they lost 8–17. Dawn  Horne’s block lost 8–17. Shirley Genery’s block  lost 7–14.

Result 53-38  and 7-1 pts.

At  home to  Bowling Club the Ladies A team  wanted another win but Captain Barbara had a problem six  players playing in the County Play Offs and  three others  unavailable. But this a  strong squad of players and all can be brilliant on their day.  Marie  Barker’s block won 16–7. Barbara Meeks pressed  home their superiority to win 15–8.  Sue  Batchelors block in a  nerve racking finale lost 9–10. Jean Cossey’s block found their opposition on  form and lost 6 – 14. This   was  a  good  team  performance and  keeps them at the top of the  table.

Result  46 – 40  and 6 – 2  pts.

Playing N. Walsham in the last 16 of the Vivienne Trophy Acle Ladies were full of expectation but knew this was a game that was going to very difficult  to win. At  home Margaret Shields block raced out of the blocks to win 27–16. Also at  home  Pat Pegram’s block started well eventually lost 13–22. Away Anne Drury’s block  found the  going tough but fought back finished losing 16–20. Bing Smith were  also finding the run of the green against them but have a reputation of bouncing back and that they did to win 23–18.

Result 79 – 76  A nail  biting finish but a great performance by all players and now  go into the National Quarter Finals on Feb. 11th against Huntingdon.

Playing  Colchester in the last 16 of the National Yetton Trophy Acle added  another place name in Norfolk for Colchester supporters to dislike. At  home  Melanie Haylett’s rink started well won 28-16. Also at  home Marion Himpleman’s rink won 23–12.  Away Sue Batchelor’s rink finished winning 21–18. Geraldine Reeve’s rink also  won 22–20. This win for Acle was one to be remembered not only for it’s high standard of play, the abilities of the players on both sides but for the way both teams enjoyed each others company and the game of BOWLS.

Result 94 – 66   and  now wait to here who their opposition will be on the 11th March in the National  Quarter Final.

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