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It’s All Over Now

Norfolk County Indoor Bowls League have decided to Suspend the League Programme due to Coronavirus as from 15th March,

In what has turned out to be the final game of the season the Mens A went off to play County Arts on Sat. morning but with late call offs and with lots of trepidation.

Mark Elliott, Wyn Willimott, Geoff Ramsbottom and Rob Parker went from 2-6 down at 6 to 16-6 at 14, and went on to win 21 – 13. David Crosby, Ivan Borrett, Denis Goodley and Roger Barnbrook were 1-6 down at 5 ends then a 5 on the 9th made it 10-6, 19-9 at 16 and finished winning 23-12. Graham Punchards rink came back from 4-10 to 11-13 but despite winning 11 ends lost 14-20 while George Tubby’s rink went from 0-10 down to 11 each but finished losing 13-20.

Result 71 – 65 and 5 – 2 pts

At Home to Beccles the Mens A Team were looking to keep the pressure on at the top.

Ryan Garman, Robert Brooks, Paul Webb and George Tubby cruised to 11-2 at 10 ends and 17-9 at 15 going on to win 18-14. Richard Pope, Jim Fruin, Graham Punchard and Simon Elliott dropped a 5 and were 2-12 down at 7 ends but by 13 were 14-12 up and went on to win 20-17. Mark Elliott, James Forster, Barney Wymer and Josh Baxter were 8 each at 10 , 11 each at 15 and won 16-14. Roger Barnbrook’s rink were also 8 each at 10, but dropping a 7 on the 12th made life difficult and finished losing 16-21.

Result 70 – 66 and 6-1 pts

ACLE RETAIN COUNTY TITLE

Acle Indoor Bowls Club retained the County O60s double rink league for the second season and have en undefeated at home and away for the past 2 years.

In the County Final at Dereham IBC they again met Woodlands IBC from Sheringham with the rink of Brian Kirby Ian Anderson, Ivan Borrett and skip Denis Goodley winning 22 - 18 and the other rink of Richard Pope, Bernard Wymer, Paul Webb and skip Roger Barnbrook winning 27 – 14.

Away to Roundwood A the Mens A were intent on bringing home a good points tally but everything didn’t go to plan.

It all relied on Ryan Garman, Robert Brooks, Paul Webb and George Tubby as they went 9-3 at 10 scored a 6 on the 15th to go 25-3 and won 28-6.Brian Kirby, Ian Anderson, Ivan Borrett and Roger Barnbrook went 10-7 at 10 then 18-8 at 14, dropped a 5 on the 17th and drew 20 each. Simon Elliott’s rink were 11 each at 11 and in tight final end lost 17-18, Rob Parker’s rink went 3-11 down at 10, 6-17 at 15 and lost 10-26.

Result 75 - 71 and 4 ½ - 2½

At home to Lynnsport the Mens A team were intent of another win to keep in touch with the top of the table. Brian Kirby, Ian Anderson,Denis Goodley and Roger Barnbrook cruised to a 15-2 lead at 10 ends with a 6 on the 6th, by 15 it was 18-7 and another 6 on the 19th gave them a 28-12 win. Robert Brooks, Ivan Borrett, Paul Webb and George Tubby picked up a 5 on the 2nd end and by 10 ends it was 16-6, 19- 10 at 10 and won 23-16. Mark Elliott, Geof Ramsbottom, Josh Baxter and Rob Parker went from 1-5 down to be 10-9 , 13-12 at 15 but lost 14-26.

Result 92-64 and 6 – 1 pts.

At home to County Arts the Mens A needed a good win to keep the chance of the League Championship alive. Ryan Garman , Jim Fruin Denis Goodley and Roger Barnbrook were 8-1 at 5 and 8 each at 8, 13-11 at 12 and 25-11 at 17 and won 26-14. Richard Pope, Barney Wymer, Graham Punchard and Simon Elliott were 12-8 at 10, 18-12 at 15 and despite dropping a 4 on the final end won 20-19. Robert Brooks, Brian Kirby Paul Webb and George Tubby were 10-9 at 10, 14-12 at 15 dropped a 4 on the 19th scored the one shot on the final end to win 20-19. Josh Baxter rink were 13-12 at 15 ends but lost 14-22.

Result 80-74 and 6-=1 pts

Away to Diss the Mens A Team wanted a win to keep the second spot and still keep in touch with the county Championship. Paul Nicholls, Robert Brooks, Paul Webb and George Tubby were 17-5 at 10 ends and totally in charge won 26-10. Mark Elliot, Geoff Ramsbottom, Barney Wymer and Josh Baxter were 16-14 at 15 then scored a 6 and never looked back winning 31-16. Richard Pope, Ian Anderson, Graham Punchard and Simon Elliott went from 9-8 to 19-8 and won 21-13. Roger Barnbrook’s rink only won 7 ends and lost 11-23.

Result 89 – 63 and 6 – 1 pts.

Over 60 Double Rinks one game from National Quarter Final

Playing Roundwood the Over 60 Double rinks were looking for a win to take them into the final National 16. At home Jim Fruin, David Crosby, Barney Wymer and Denis Goodley went 10-1 up after 5 ends and went on to win 22-15, while away Richard Pope, Geoff Ramsbottom, Paul Webb and Roger Barnbrook were close until the final few ends but won 20-15.

Result 42-30 and into the final 16 against Clacton.

National Top Club Big Win

Playing Kingsthorpe in the National Top Club Competition at Chesterton was a daunting task but spirits and confidence was high .In the Ladies Singles Sheila Stacey cruised into a 13-3 lead and won 21-4. Mark Elliott lost Mens singles 16-21. Jenny Kirby with George Tubby won the Pairs 19-11. Jenny Ramsbottom, Barbara Meeks , Simon Elliott and Rob Parker won the 4’s 16-9 and Lynn Cannell, Paul Webb and Roger Barnbrook lost triples 5-32.

Result 10-6 win

At home to Bowling Club in the National Top Club Trophy it was expected to be a difficult and a tension filled game. However with all players intent of proving their ability the games were action packed. Sheila Stacey 21 – 16 and Mark Elliott 21-18 both Winning their singles, Jenny Kirby with George Tubby 10 up in the pairs , the fours Jenny Ramsbottom, Barbara Meeks Josh Baxter and Simon Elliott 1 up and the triples Lynne Cannell, Paul Webb and Roger Barnbrook 3 up Acle were over 20 shots up and there were smiles all round as Bowling Club conceded,

At home to Gallows the Mens A was expecting a close game and it went to the final end. Paul Nicholls, Robert Brooks, Paul Webb and George Tubby started with a 6 and by 10 ends were 17-2 up and all on form went on to win 28-14. Roger Barnbrook’s rink went from 1-7 to 8 each at 12 but by 17 were 8-16 down finishing 11-19. Simon Elliott’s rink dropped a 5 on the 4th but by 10 it was 11-12, a super 6 on the 18th made it 19-23 and they finished 20-26. Mark Elliott, Geoff Ramsbottom, Ivan Borrett and Josh Baxter were 8 each at 11 ends, 13 each at 15 and 3 shots on the penultimate end made it 17-16 and with the final end of the game to play 76 -75. One shot on that final end secured a win 18-16 and the game. Result 77 – 75 and 5 – 2 pts.

At home to bottom of the table Roundwood the Mens A team were intent on a good win. Ryan Garman, Jim Fruin, Denis Goodley and Roger Barnbrook sailed into a 23-2 lead after 12 ends and won 29-15. Richard Pope, Barney Wymer, Graham Punchard and Simon Elliott were 6-5 after 10 but by 15 were 19-6 up and went on to win 27-10. Paul Nicholls Ian Anderson, Paul Webb and George Tubby were 2-8 down at 6 ends but 18-8 up at 12 and won 26-10. Mark Elliott, Ivan Borrett, Darren Rowsell and Josh Baxter were 11-7 at 10, 21-8 at 15 and concluded a good team performance winning 30-9.

Result 112 – 44 and all 7 pts

Top Club

Playing Essex County on a neutral green at Ipswich in the National Top Club Championship was a good challenge. Sheila Stacey won her singles 21-17 and Jenny Ramsbottom, Barbara Meeks, Barney Wymer and Simon Elliott won the fours 31-10. Graham Punchards triple lost 15-20 and Mark Elliott lost the Mens Singles 15-21. Jenny Kirby with George Tubby were the last to finish in the pairs and what looked like the impossible shot was needed to win. Needing 2 to draw George pulled it off to finish 21 each and win the game by shots difference.

Denny Delight

Playing Gallows in the National Denny Cup Acle men were looking to progress into the next round. At Home Richard Pope , Robert Brooks, Pauil Webb and George Tubby were 5 each at 7 , 12-11 at 15 and in a close competitive game drew 18 each. Brian Kirby, Ian Anderson, Barney Wymer and Simon Elliott started well 10-1 up at 5, 18-7 at 12 and strolled to a 24-15 win. Away Ryan Garman, Jim Fruin , Denis Goodley and Roger Barnbrook were 6.-0 at 5, 12-3 at 10 and won well at 18-12. Rob Parker’s rink were 0-7 down at 5 , 9-18 at 15 and finished losing 15-23.

Result 75- 68 and now play Beccles in the next round in 3 weeks time.

Away to Beccles was going to be a challenge for the Mens A and it would need full concentration. Ryan Garman,Ian Anderson, Denis Goodley and Roger Barnbrook were 5 each at 7 then 14 each at 16 finished in style winning 21-14. Mark Elliott, Geoff Ramsbottom, Darren Rowsell and Rob Parker were 5-10 down at 10, a sensational 6 on the 14th made it 17-12 and despite only winning 7 ends won 21-18. Richard Pope Barney Wymer, Ivan Borrett and Simon Elliott were 8 each at 10 dropped a 6 on the 19th and only losing 7 ends won 20-19. George Tubby’s rink were 14-5 up then dropped a 6 , 21-20 at 16 and in close finish lost 24-25.

Result 86 – 76 and 6 – 1 pts.

Playing Pentney in the Denny Cup Acle Men were expecting a comfortable win but could not be complacent. A late start at home saw Paul Nicholls , Robert Brooks , Paul Webb and George Tubby going 17-4 up at 10 ends and only losing 4 ends were 26-6. Richard Pope Ian Anderson, Josh Baxter and Simon Elliott were 6-11 down at 10 then picked up a 6 and then went on to go 18-14 after 16 ends at which point Pentney conceded. The away team had been the reason for Pentney conceding as Mark Elliott, Geoff Ramsbottom, Graham Punchard and Rob Parker strolled to a 30-10 win and Ryan Garman a 17 year old who has just been awarded a under 25 England Trial with Jim Fruin Barney Wymer and Roger Barnbrook had won 20-18 after 21 ends.

Result 96-49 as Pentney Conceded.

At home to Diss the Mens A Team needed to win and win well. Paul Nicholls, Robert Brooks, Paul Webb and George Tubby scored two 6’s in the first 5 ends to go 18-0 up, by 15 it was 29-9 and went on to win 41-13. Richard Pope, Chris Ramsbottom, Barney Wymer and Simon Elliott were 12-4 at 10, 18-7 at 15 and won 28-9. Brian Kirby, Ian Anderson , Josh Baxter and Rob Parker were 8 each at 10 ends then hit a winning streak to go 20-9 at 15 and went on to win 27-13. Geoff Ramsbottom, Jim Fruin,Denis Goodley and Roger Barnbrook scored a 6 on the 5th to be 11-2 up, by 15 it was 22-7 and only losing 6 ends won 28-11.

Result 124 – 46 and all 7 pts.

Away to Lynnsport the Mens A had a tough start to the season and found the long journey a disadvantage. Paul Nicholls, Jim Fruin, Paul Webb and George Tubby were the exception as they went 8-6 at 10 , 15-9 at 15 and went on to win 25-13. Roger Barnbrook’s rink were 8-10 at 10 , 12-15 at 18 but lost 12-19 and Simon Elliotts rink were 8-15 at 10, 10-20 at 15 and dropped a 3 on the final end losing 20-24.Ivan Borretts rink were 15-16 with 5 to play but lost 17-23.

Result 74- 79 and 1 – 6 pts

Ladies Section

Ladies ‘A’ Team

Ladies Into National Quarter Finals

The Ladies Mason Team Played Huntingdon for a place in the National Quarter final.

At home Sheila Stacey, Gwyn Xuereb, Marie Morton and Jenny Kirby fresh from their good win in the last round were in a good positive frame of mind. By 5 ends they were 9-0 up and by 10 16-1, now dominating and a large audience watching the game on the cameras they romped home 26-5. Taking the long journey away was Joy Pearson, Jenny Ramsbottom, Barbara Meeks and Geraldine and on a difficult surface they dropped a 5 on the 3rd end but by 11 ends came back to 9 each , keeping the opposition poor the game finished 11-20.

Result 37 – 25 and now play County Arts in the National Quarter Final in 3 weeks.

The Ladies A Team Away to Diss in the Final game of the season were hoping to finish in the top three. Sue Moore,Jude Ward and Mel Haylett scored a 6 on the 3rd end , a 5 on the 7th but dropped 7 on the 12th but won 20-13. Tia Linford, Andrea Morton and Geraldine Reeve scored a 5 on the 6th , were 12 each at 10 but won 19-16. Sheila Stacey,Jess Murison and Elaine Cole were 5-12 down with 4 ends left but drew 13 each. Jenny Kirby’s block dropped a 6 on the 4th came back to be 12 each playing the final end but lost 12-15.

Result 64 – 57 and 6 ½ - 1 ½ pts.

Up against Norfolk Bowling Club A in the Mason Trophy was a daunting task and would need a little piece of magic to go forward into the 5th round. At home was Sheila Stacey, Gwyn Xuereb, Marie Morton and Jenny Kirby and they got off with a flyer going 7-0 up at 5 ends, 5 on the 8th made it 14-0, all four in top form by 12 ends it was 21-0 and the game conceded at 16ends with the score 25-3. Away Joy Pearson, Jenny Ramsbottom Barbara Meeks and Mel Haylett went 6-1 up at 5 ends, then 11-6 at 10 and 16-12 at 15.With the total score at 41-15 the white flag was raised by Bowling Club as Acle Girls progressed in to round 5 with a place in the National Quarter Final to play for.

Away to N. Walsham the Ladies A Team knew it was imperative to return with points to still be in the chase for the County Title. Tia Linford, Andrea Morton and Geraldine Reeve were 9-7 up at 7 ends and with both front players on top form they went 17-7 and won 24-7. Sandra Faircloth, Jude Ward and Mel Haylett were 6-2 at 5 ends , 9-6 at 10 and in a good game won 10-9. Jenny Ramsbottom, Jess Murison and Jenny Kirby were 6-1 at 5, 10-6 at 10 and only losing 5 ends won 15-9. Marie Morton’s block scored 6 n the 3rd but by 10 were 9-16 down and finished losing 12-26.

Result 61-51 and 7-1 pts A result that keeps them top at moment with one game to play.

At home to N.Walsham the Ladies A considered this a Banana skin game and it proved to be despite last minute drama. Lynne Cannell, Sue Moore and Elaine Cole scored a 7 on the second end and by 5 were 14-1up . At 11 ends it was 17-9 but then scored 10 shots over the final 3 ends to win 27-9 and set up a grandstand finish to the game. Geraldine Reeve’s block won 6 ends , lost 6 ends and lost 7-14, Sheila Stacey’s block dropped a 5 on the 3rd and lost 8-15. Jenny Kirby’s block were 5 each at 5 , 8-9 at 10 and 10-13 with one end to play . After a delay on one rink it eventually left Acle 52 – 51 up, the last end was critical and despite a valiant effort by Jenny it finished 52-53.

Result 52-53 and 1-7 pts.

The Next day away to Gallows another Banana Skin was prevalent . Sandra Faircloth, Jess Murrison and Jenny Kirby went 7-2 at 5 ends, 10-7 at 10 and won 16-9. Elaine Cole’s block lost 6-21, Barbara Meek’s 6-20 and Geraldine Reeve’s 9-28.

Result 37-78 and 1-7pts and the league championship back in the melting Pot.

Mason Trophy the Ups and Downs

In the Mason Trophy the Ladies A and B had a Mixed result. The B Team playing Bowling Club A drew away 18 each but at home lost 7-30 and bowed out of the competition 25-48. The A Team however played Bowling Club B and away Joy Pearson, Jenny Ramsbottom, Geraldine Reeve and Mel Haylett were 15-2 up at 10 ends and went on to win 28-9. At home Sheila Stacey, Jackie Smith, Marie Morton and Jenny Kirby were level at 10 ends at 10 each but a 6 on the 13th put them in charge and finished winning 21-16. They now play Bowling Club A in the 4th round.

Ladies A Team away to Bowling club A in the league had Brenda Cole, Elaine Cole and Geraldine Reeve came back from 3-7 down to win 17-14 with the help of a 5 on the 12th. Gwen Fletton, Jess Murrison and Mel Haylett only lost on 3 ends and won 13-5. Marie Morton’s block lost 11-23 and Jenny Kirby’s block 9-18. A disappointing result but keeps them top of the table with 83pts.

Result 41-60 and 2-6 pts.

At home to the Dell the Ladies A Team were intent on continuing their winning form to keep top of the table.Brenda Cole, Marie Morton and Jenny Kirby scored a 7 on the 5th end and by 10 ends were 23-3 up, going on to a big win 32-3. Sheila Stacey, Sue Moore and Geraldine Reeve scored 8 shots in 3 ends to go 11-3 up and went on to win 18-6. Mel Haylett’s Block lost 8-17 while Elaine Cole’s block went from 11-3 up to eventually lose 13-14.

Result 61-40 and 6 – 2 pts

National Top Club Big Win

Playing Kingsthorpe in the National Top Club Competition at Chesterton was a daunting task but spirits and confidence was high .In the Ladies Singles Sheila Stacey cruised into a 13-3 lead and won 21-4. Mark Elliott lost Mens singles 16-21. Jenny Kirby with George Tubby won the Pairs 19-11. Jenny Ramsbottom, Barbara Meeks , Simon Elliott and Rob Parker won the 4’s 16-9 and Lynn Cannell, Paul Webb and Roger Barnbrook lost triples 5-32.

Result 10-6 win

On Saturday, the Ladies A played Hunstanton and Judith Ward, Gywn Xuereb and Barbara Meeks went 7-3 up , 11-7 and a 5 on the 12th helped them to a 22-7 win. Gwen Fletton, Andrea Morton and Elaine Cole were 7-1, 11-5 and won 16-8. Tia Linford , Jenny Ramsbottom, and Mel Haylett were 8-3, 13-6 and won 17-8. Jenny Kirby’s block were 9-7 up then dropped a 6 and finished losing 14-17.

Result 69- 40 and 7-1 pts

Ladies A played Ladies B in the top division and the result when with the form book. Tia Linford, Lillian Barber and Jenny Kirby were 10-0 up at 5 ends Playing Elaine Donovan then 17-4 at 10 and went on to win 25-7. Joy Pearson, Andrea Morton and Geraldine Reeve 10-3 up at 5, 16-6 at 10 won 22-8. Sandra Faircloth, Marie Morton and Barbara Meeks were 10 each at 10 and won 14-10. The tables were reversed however when Jean Claxton, Leslie Hall and Julia Crosby played Mel Haylett’s trio as they went 6-2 at 5 and won the final 3 ends to finish 11-10.

Result 71-36 and 7-1 pts

On Thursday away to County Arts the Ladies A had some players unavailable and lost on all rinks, but the following day at home to Diss they bounced back to keep top of the league. Sandra Faircloth, Elaine Cole, and Geraldine Reeve picked up a 7 on the 5th end, then a 5 on the 11th and won 22-11. Gwen Fletton, Gwyn Xuereb and Mel Haylett were 7-2 up at 5 , 14-8 at 10 and won 16-9.Sheila Stacey, Sue Moore and Barbara Meeks went 8-2 up at 5 and romped home 14-8. Lynne Cannell, Jes Ward and Jenny Kirby scored a 5 on the 9th and finished 17-6.

Result 69 - 34 and all 8 pts

At home to Bowling Club in the National Top Club Trophy it was expected to be a difficult and a tension filled game. However with all players intent of proving their ability the games were action packed. Sheila Stacey 21 – 16 and Mark Elliott 21-18 both Winning their singles, Jenny Kirby with George Tubby 10 up in the pairs , the fours Jenny Ramsbottom, Barbara Meeks Josh Baxter and Simon Elliott 1 up and the triples Lynne Cannell, Paul Webb and Roger Barnbrook 3 up Acle were over 20 shots up and there were smiles all round as Bowling Club conceded,

Mason Magic

In the Mason Trophy the Ladies A Team played Beccles and Acle Girls put on a magical performance with Sheila Stacey, Edna Land, Marie Morton and Jenny Kirby winning 38-5 while Gwen Fletton, Jenny Ramsbottom, Geraldine Reeve and Mel Haylett won away 22-18. The Mason B Team played N.Walsham and Sal Davis, Julia Crosby, Elaine Donovan and Lillian Barber won 15-10 and away Lynne Cannell ,Sue Moore, Sandra Faircloth and Elaine Cole won 23-10. With both Teams going into the Next round.

Away to Hunstanton the Ladies A long Journey to the seaside was bringing back memories of last years heavy defeat but hoping for a change of fortune. Sandra Faircloth , Jess Murison and Marie Morton were 1-5 down but an exceptional 8 on the 6th turned the tide as they strolled home 21-8. Joy Pearson , Sue Moore and Mel Haylett went 8-1 up and won well 14-7. Sheila Stacey, Andrea Morton and Barbara Meeks went from 5-2 up at 5 to 15-2 at 10 and won 20-7. Jenny Kirby’s block were 7 each at 8 but a lean spell meant they lost 9-15.

Result 64 – 37 and 7 – 1 pts

Away to Roundwood the Ladies A were looking for another , win. Gwen Fletton Sue Moore and Geraldine Reeve were 4-8 down at 8 ends but they turned it all round scoring 14 shots in the final 5 ends to win 20-9. Sandra Faircloth, Jess Murison and Mel Haylett went 8-3 up and only lost 5 ends to win 12-8. Brenda Cole, Lillian Barber and Barbara Meeks went 10-4 up dropped a 5 on the penultimate end to be 12 each but won 13-12. Marie Morton’s block dropped a 6 on the 6th and never recovered and lost 6-18.

Result 51-47 and 7-1 pts

Mason Magic

Playing Beccles A the Mason B Team were going to have to play well for a positive result. At home Sally Davis , Julia Crosby, Elaine Donovan and Lillian Barber were 7-8 at 10 ends but 5 ends later had moved to 16-11 up and finished winning 17-13. Away Lynne Cannell, Sandra Faircloth, Sue Moore and Elaine Cole found the weight difficult and were 3-13 down after 10 ends so the game score was 10-21. At 15 ends the away team were 8-17 but now in the ascendency and scored 6 shots without reply to finish 14-17.

Result 31-30 and into the next round.

Ladies A win Away

Top Club

Playing Essex County on a neutral green at Ipswich in the National Top Club Championship was a good challenge. Sheila Stacey won her singles 21-17 and Jenny Ramsbottom, Barbara Meeks, Barney Wymer and Simon Elliott won the fours 31-10. Graham Punchards triple lost 15-20 and Mark Elliott lost the Mens Singles 15-21. Jenny Kirby with George Tubby were the last to finish in the pairs and what looked like the impossible shot was needed to win. Needing 2 to draw George pulled it off to finish 21 each and win the game by shots difference.

Away to the Dell the Acle Ladies A were looking for another win in the county league despite Captain Barbara being unable to play. Lynne Cannell, Gwyn Xuereb and Geraldine Reeve soared into a 11-0 lead after just 5 ends, by 10 ends it was 13-10 but a determined trio won 15-12. Sandra Faircloth, Jenny Ramsbottom and Jenny Kirby went from 4-5 down to 13-6 up and finished 15-12. Sheila Stacey, Jude Ward and Elaine Cole were 6-4 up scored a 5 on the 9th and went on to a convincing win 19-11. Gwen Fletton , Lillian Barber, Marie Morton were 9-1 at 5 then 9-7 at 9, and went on to win 16-10.

Result 65 – 45 and all 8 pts.

Yetton Exit in Final 3 ends

Playing Bowling Club in the Yetton Trophy was not going to be easy for Acle Ladies . at home Mel Haylett’s rink came back from 4-8 after dropping a 6 to 15 each at 15 but dropped a 4 on the final to lose 18-26. Barbara Meek’s rink were 12-11 at 10, 17 each at 18 and lost 18-19 .Away Geraldine reeves rink were in top form going 16-4 at 10 ends , 24-7 at 18 and won 26-12. Jenny Kirby’s rink found the opposition too strong as they went from 6-14 at 10 and 12-24 at 18 and lost 15-24. At 18 ends Acle were 69-67 up but over the final 3 ends scored 8 shots to Bowling Clubs 14 and lost.

Result 77-81.

At home to Roundwood Acle A Ladies were intent of keeping at the top of the table with a good win. Sheila Stacey, Jessica Murison and Mel Haylett were 9-1 up when they dropped a 5 but the next end Scored a 5 and won 21-9. Sandra Faircloth , Judith Ward and Barbara Meeks Scored a 5 on the 3rd and were 12-8 at going on to win 19-8. Gwen Fletton, Jenny Ramsbottom and Elaine Cole were 12-2 up after just 5 ends , 14-6 at 10 and won 24-7. Edna Land, Sue Moore and Jenny Kirby scored a 6 on the 7th to go 11-5 and finished with a 5 to win 18-10.

Result 82-34 and all 8 pts

On Saturday the Ladies A were at home to second in the table County Arts and it went to the final ends. Lynne Cannell , Sue Moore and Barbara Meeks scored a super 7 on the 2nd and were 12-1 at 5 , 18-3 at and won 21-11. Brenda Cole, Marie Morton and Jenny Kirby werte 7-2 at 5, then a 5 on the 9th made it 12-5 and won 17 – 6. Geraldine Reeves block were 10-3 up at 8 but failed to score any more losing 10-13. Mel Hayletts block had a knightmare as they lost 8-31.

Result 56 – 61 and 2-6 pts.

Yetton Yo-Yo

Acle Ladies playing County Arts in the Yetton Trophy realised it was always going to be a close game and needed to be on form to progress into the next round. At home Sandra Faircloth,Gwyn Xureb, Elaine Cole and Barbara Meeks found themselves 4-12 down at 11 ends but then scored a 6 and by 17 were 14 each, now in the ascendency they turned their game round and won 20-16. Lynne Cannell, Sue Moore, Judith Ward and Mel Haylett were 0-10 down at 5 ends then 8-18 at 15 and finished 14-21. Away Sheila Stacey, Edna Land, Marie Morton and Jenny Kirby went 9-1 up at 5 ends, 20 – 15 at 15, a magical 5 on the 19th helped them to a 28-17 win. Joy Pearson, Jenny Ramsbottom, Andrea Morton and Geraldine Reeve went 12-3 up at 10 ends , 12-11 at 15 and finished 16-18. The game had swung up and down but the final 3 ends were vital scoring a total of 17 shots to Arts 4 and securing a deserved win.

Result 78-72 and into the next round.

Yetton Delight

Playing Beccles in the Yetton Trophy the Acle girls were expecting a tough game so needed to be on top form. At Acle Sandra Faircloth, Gwyn Xuereb, Elaine Cole and Barbara Meeks cruised to a 16-4 lead at 10 ends and went on to an emphatic win 29-12. Lynne Cannell, Sue Moore, Lillian Barber and Mel Haylett were 11 each at 10, 16 each at 15 and drew 20 each.Away Sheila Stacey, Edna Land, Marie Morton and Jenny Kirby went 14-4 at 10 , 23-9 at 15 and won 28-12. Joy Pearson , Jenny Ramsbottom, andrea Morton and Geraldine Reeve were 13-5 at 10, 19-11 at 15 and won 27-18.

Result 104 – 62 and into next round.

The internal fight between the ladies A and B was a good humoured affair but it was the A Team who had the last laugh. Sheila Stacey, Gwyn Xuereb and Mel Haylett were in relentless mode as they scored three 4’s and two 5’s on their way to a 32-3 win against Jackie Smiths block. Lynne Cannell, Elaine Cole and Jenny Kirby were close at 6 each after 8 ends playing Elaine Donavan ‘s block but the A team Trio then dominated and won 17-8. Jenny Ramsbottom , Geraldine Reeve and Barbara Meeks played Rose Yaxley’s block and found themselves 4-7 down with 3 ends to play but turned the tables scoring 10 shots and won 14-7. The final game was a nail biter with Caroline Goodhand, Anne Tickner and Julia Crosby for the B Team playing Marie Morton’s block and it went 6 each, 9 each and 14 each playing the final end but here the B team won 15-14.

Result Acle A 77 - Acle B 33 and 7-1 pts

At home to Bowling Club A the Ladies A were intent on starting the season at home well and in a close encounter the Acle Girls finished with a smile. Joy Pearson, Sue Moore and captain Barbara Meeks went 6 – 2 up at 5 ends and went on to, only lose 4 ends and won 13-6. Sheila Stacey, Lillian Barber and Jenny Kirby went from 5 each at 5 to 12-8 at 10, then 12 each playing the final end, Jenny drew shot bowl to win 13-12. Gwen Fletton, Edna Land and Mel Haylett were 7-6 up then 10 each playing the final end and 2 shots gave them a 12-10 win. Geraldine Reeve’s block fought back from 1-10 to finish 8-14.

Result 46-42 and 7-1 pts.

At home to Gallows the Ladies A Team were intent on starting the season with a win and it turned out to be an emphatic victory .Lynne Cannell, Jess Ward and Barbara Meeks went from 3-6 down to 12-6 up and won 20-7.Sandra Faircloth, Brenda Cole and Mel Haylett started well going 9-0 up and went on to win 16-7. Joy Pearson, Gwyn Xuereb and Jenny Kirby were 9-7 at 8 ends then stormed home finishing with a 5 to win 22-7. Jenny Ramsbottom, Andrea Morton, and Elaine Cole were 9 each at 9 ends but here also a 5 changed the game as they won 19-11.

Result 79- 34 and 8-0 pts

Men’s ‘B’ Team (Rhinos)

It’s All Over Now

Norfolk County Indoor Bowls League have decided to Suspend the League Programme due to Coronavirus as from 15th March,

The Mens B Team travelled to play Woodlands A Team in what was going to be a vital game on a very difficult green. Brian Grint’s rink were 10-14 after 16 ends but chasing for shots went on to lose 12-24 while Peter Hurren’s rink came back from 5-17 but lost 11-26. Wyn Willimott’s rink were 1-12 then recovered to 13-18 but lost 13-29 and Matthew Sparrows rink were 3-14 and finished 7-25. A disappointing result in a fight for promotion but against a good team.

Result 43-104 and 0-7 pts.

Mens B Keep Second Spot

Away to County Arts B the Mens B were it was not a happy hunting ground but was determined to change the tradition. Malcolm French, Ian Wilson, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren Picked up a 5 on the 10th to go 16-3 up by 15 they had coasted to 21-7 and went on to win 33-7. Roy Turner, Will Jeffries, John and Matthew Sparrow went 3-7 down at 6 ends but then scored a 5 and a 4 which changed the whole game. On the 15th end they were 23-9 up and went on to a good win 31-12. Ken Squire, Chris Brister, Bill Downie and Brian Grint went 2-10 down at 8 ends and 8-15 at 17 but playing well turned the game round scoring 9 shots to win 17-15. Wyn Willimott’s rink were 2-10 down at 8, came back to 12-15 finished well but lost 16-19.

Result 97-53 and 6 – 1 pts

The Mens B played second in the table Pentney A but were hoping for home advantage. Roy Turner, Will Jeffries, John and Matthew Sparrow were 14-6 at 10 ends, dropped a 6 on the 13th and a 5 on the 17th but still dominated to win 29-19. Alan Jones, David Brawn, John Harris and Wyn Willimott scored a 5 on the 9th to go 10 each , another 5 on the 15th made it 16-14 and another 5 on the final end made it 26-19. Jim Malcolm, Ian Wilson, Alan Benson-Nutt and Peter Hurren were 10-6 at 10,12-10 at 15 and in a close game won 16-14. Brian Grint’s rink were 8 each at 9 ends, 14 each at 15 and 18each playing the final end but lost 18-19.

Result 89 – 71 and 6- 1 pts

Away to Shotford A the Mens B hit by call off’s due to illness were in determined mode.

Jim Malcolm, Ian Wilson, Alan Benson –Nutt and Peter Hurren dropped a 6 on the 5th but bounced back with a 7 on the 9th , by 15 ends it was 18-20 finished with a flourish and won 28-24. Roy Turner, Will Jeffries, John and Matthew Sparrow scored a 6 and went 10-1 up , as the opposition closed the gap they scored another 6 , playing the final end it was 23-18 but it went wrong and drew 23 each. Brian Grint’s rink were 6 each at 6, 11-14 at 14, last to finish attempts to score a 5 failed as they lost 15-20. Wyn Willimott’s rink were 5-9 at 10. Ends, 6-11 at 15 and lost 11-17. The Rhino boys had dropped 12 shots on the Final end and it cost them the game.

Result 77- 84 and 1 ½ - 5 ½ pts

Away to Table Toppers Wymondham Dell A the Mens B were looking for any points they could get. Malcolm French, Ian Wilson, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren were 10-6 up at 10, 15-11 at 15 and gelling well as a rink won 13 ends and won 21-13. Roy Turner, Will Jeffries, John Sparrow and Matthew Sparrow were 8-12 at 10 ends, then a 6 on the 14th changed the game , a 4 on the 17th made it 23-18, winning only 8 ends but won 26-23. Wyn Willmotts rink came back from 6-14 to 15-18 but dropped a 5 on the 19th and lost 15-26, Brian Grint’s rink despite playing well found the opposition indestructible losing 7-34 but a good team result putting them second in the league.

Result 69-96 and 2-5 pts

When Mens B play Mens C you must expect lots of determination and a few fireworks. Roy Turner, Will Jeffries, John and Matthew Sparrow for the B Team cruised to a 14-4 lead at 10 ends, against Colin Starkings rink 19- 9 at 16 and won 23-12. Alan Jones, David Brawn, Dennis Pratt and Wyn Willimott played Colin Minns rink and were 7 each at 9 ends then 9 each at 13, and in a good competitive game won 16-13.Malcolm French, Ian Wilson, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren were 14-4 at 10 ends playing John Lettice rink, then 17-8 at 15, 23-9 at 19, then dropped a 6 but went on to win 23-16. Brian Grint’s rink played Gordon Ives, Jeff Chegwidden, Brian Hearn and Mick Askham for the C team who scored a 5 on the 10th to go 14-8 up, then a magical 6 on the 17th to go 21-16 and in a grand finale won 25-22.

Result Acle B 84 - Acle C -66 and 6 – 1 pts.

At home to Bowling Club B the Mens Rhino B Team were expecting a close encounter and it certainly lived up to expectations. Alan Jones, David Brawn, John Harris and Wyn Willimott went 6 each at 7, 12-11 at 13, 18 each at 19, but a magical 6 on the 20th transformed the total game as they went on to win 26-18. Ken Squire, Chris Brister, Bill Downie and Brian Grint Found themselves 6-15 down at 10 ends. This rink has been the in form rink this season and by 15 ends had turned the tide to go 17-16 up , in the ascendancy they went on to win 25-20. Peter Hurren’ s rink were 4-16 down at 11 ends but here to they fought back to be 15- 19 at 18 ends but lost 15-23. Matthew Sparrow’s rink were 4-11 at 9 ends another resurgence and by 17 it was 12-13, but then dropped a 6. This was the last rink to finish and all were gathered to watch the final end as the game was level at 81 each, a Bowling Club front Toucher looked ominous but the perfect bowl from John Sparrow turned it out and a nail biting finish saw them lose 17-20 but the game was won 83-81. At 10 ends the score was 26 – 49 but as they say a game of two halves was won 83-81 and 5 – 2 pts.

Away to Old Hall the Mens B found the cold atmosphere a distinct disadvantage. Malcolm French, Ian Wilson, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren were 7-6 up at 10 ends and 12 each at 15, a controversial final end which looked like a 6 but agreed it was a 4 with the game finishing 20 – 17. Arthur Jolliffe, Will Jeffries, John Sparrow and Matthew Sparrow were 12-6 up at 10 ends but by 14 it was 13 each, 17 each with 3 ends to play and a good all round performance gave them a 20 – 18 victory. Wyn Willimott’s rink were 8 each at 10 ends , a 5 on the 14th made it 13-14, 18-20 with 2 to play but the rub of the green went against them as they lost 18-23. Brian Grint’s rink went 5-13 down at 10 ends and never recovered losing 12-30.

Result 70 – 88 and 2 – 5 pts

The Mens C playing the Mens B was always going to be a highly competitive game but call offs for the B team meant the Rhinos needed to be on form to stop the C Team challenge. Pat Beales, Jim Malcolm, Chris Brister and Bill Downie were 9 each at 12 ends then 13- 14 down at, 15, 20-14 up with 2 ends to play and won 20-17. Alan Jones, David Brawn, John Harris and Wyn Willimott were 11-4 up at 10, 15-12 at 15 and fought back a late rally to win 19-18. Malcolm French, Ian Wilson, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren were 10-5 at 10 ends , 16-8 at 15 and here too had to keep their composure after a late rally and won 17-15.Matthew Sparrow’s rink playing Mike Harvey, Jeff Chegwidden, Brian Hearn and Mick Askham went 6-10 down at 10, then 17-12 with 4 ends to play but here too a late rally and lost 17-20. Over the final 4 ends the B Team only managed 4 shots to the C Teams 21 but had held on to victory and move up to 3rd in the Table.

Result B Team 73 - C Team 70 And 6 – 1 pts

The Mens Rhino B Team played Old Hall at home and each player was presented with a Special Rhino Cup for Christmas. It was Will Jeffries, Arthur Jolliffe, John and Matthew Sparrow who led the Rhino charge as they went 12-3 at 10, a 6 and a 5 made it 26-5 at 15 as they went on to win 37-9. Malcolm French, Ian Wilson, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren were 8-10 down at 12 but then took the bull by the horns as they went on to win 28-10. Alan Jones, David Brawn, John Harris and Wyn Willimott with some crucial saving bowls were 10 each at 11 ends , a 5 on the 16th put them in charge as they went on to win 22-16. Ken Squire, Chris Brister, Bill Downie and Brian Grint came from 2-10 down to 9-15 at 14 then 8 shots over the final 4 ends gave them a 19-16 win.

Result 106- 51 and all 7 pts.

The Mens B Team away to Wymondham B had Malcolm French, Ian Wilson, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren go from 9 each at 9, 15-16 at 17 and won 22-17. Ken Squire, Chris Brister , Bill Downie and Brian Grint were 6-13 at 9 , 13-16 at 16 a 5 on the 20th put them 21-19 but drew 21 each. John Sparrow’s rink were 9 each at 12, 14- 13 at 18 but lost 15-19 and Wyn Willimott’s rink were 8 each at 11 , 11 - 15 at 17 and lost 15-19.

Result 73- 76 and 1 ½ - 5 ½ pts

Away to Pentney A who are top of the table the Mens B needed to gain any points available. Ian Wilson, Chris Brister, Bill Downie and Brian Grint went from 9-6 up at 10 to 12-17 down at 16, scored a 5 on the 18th and went on to win 25-17. Arthur Jolliffe, Alan Benson-Nutt, Matthew Sparrow and John Sparrow were 8-6 at 10 , 15-10 at 15 and won 18-15. Wyn Willimott’s rink were 2-11 down at 7 ends , 7-18 at 14 and lost 16-26 while Peter Hurren’s rink found it heavy going were 1-24 at 10 and lost 9-35.

Result 68-93 and 2 – 5 pts

At home to top of table Woodlands the Mens B wanted to produce a good win. Alan Jones, David Brawn, John Harris and Wyn Willimott were 10-0 up then 14-3 at 10 ends by 15 it was 18-6 and all on form won 27-9. Malcom French, Roy Turner, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren went 12-7 up at 11 then scored a 6 , by 16 ends were 22-8 and coasted home 25-15. Arthur Jolliffe, Alan Benson-Nutt , Matthew Sparrow and John Sparrow were 6-10 down at 10 , 12 each at 15 and in a tight final end drew 16 each. Brian Grint’s rink scored a 6 on the 7th to go 11-5 but by 13 were 14 each , 18 each at 16 and 20 each at 18 but lost 21-23 .

Result 89-63 and 5 ½ - 1 ½ pts

Top Ten League

The ‘A’ team Played Pentney in the Top Ten League. Brian Kirby won the singles 21-19. Johnathan High and John Sparrow won the pairs 32-13. In the Triples Sid Siely, Alan Jones and Wyn Willimott won 20-8 and Robert Brooks, Ian Anderson, Bill Downie and Matty Sparrow won the Fours 35-15.

All 7 points to Acle ‘A’

At Home to County Arts B the Mens B needed to bounce back from their disappointing result from last week. Jim Malcolm, David Brawn, John Harris and Wyn Willimott went from 12-3 at 5 ends to 24-5 at 10, they got a wake up call when they dropped a 7 on the 12th but dominated as they won 37-13. Malcolm French, Roy Turner, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren were 9-2 up at 5, 18-6 at 15 and cruised home 31-10. Arthur Jolliffe, Alan Benson-Nutt, Matthew Sparrow and John Sparrow were 15-3 at 10 ends and 19-9 at 15 and won 25-15. Ken Squire,Chris Brister, Bill Downie and Brian Grint went from 4-12 down at 8 to 16-12 up at 11 , and went on to win 28-19.

Result 121 – 57 and all 7 pts

At home to old adversaries Shotford A the Mens B were hoping for a good start to the season. Ken Squire, Alan Jones , Bill Downie and Brian Grint started well going 9-2 up at 5 ends then 16-3 at 10 all playing well they swamped the opposition 33 – 8. Wyn Wilimott’s rink went 3-13 down at 10, 6 – 17 at 15 recovered to finish 13-19. Matthew Sparrow’s rink were 11-5 up at 10 ends then 12 each at 15 but finished losing 13-25. Peter Hurren’s rink suffered early on going 1-20 down at 10 ends, 3-24 at 15 and succumbed to a comprehensive defeat 11-28.

Result 70- 80 and 1 – 6 pts.

Top Ten

In the county Top Ten League Acle A played Acle B and it went with the form book. In the Singles Brian Kirby beat Eddie Mc Donald 21-7 and Sid Siely with Alan Jones won 26-14 playing John Spooner and John Stanton in the Pairs. Ken Squires, Ian Anderson, Bill Downie and Matty Sparrow won 22-16 playing Terry Batchelor, Geoff Webb, David Airey and Colin Starkings. The Triples was however a victory for the B Team as Peter Evans, David Crosby and Colin Minns won 18-16 playing Kenny Taylor, Alan Benson-Nutt and Wyn Willimott.

Ladies ‘B’ Team

Ladies B Team at home in their final game of the season played the Dell A and were looking to finish with a bang. Caroline Goodhand, Anne Tickner, and Jackie Smith were 8 each at 9 ends and won 14-9 while Lilly Westgate, Sally Webb and Carol King romped to a 16-1 lead and won 21-8. Elaine Donovan’s block lost 10-15 and Julia Crosby’s dropped a 5 on the final end and lost 12-20.

Result 57-52 and 6-2 pts and with league changes next season will remain in div. 1.

The Ladies B Team at home to N.B.C. were up against a good team , Rose Yaxley’s block were 11-7 up with 3 ends to play but lost 11-13. Jackie Smiths dropped two 5’s and lost 7-22, Julia Crosby 8-20 and Elaine Donovan 7-12.

Result 33-67 and 0-8 pts

At home to middle of the table Diss A the Ladies B team had Sal Daviss, Jackie Smith and Elaine Donovan dropped a 5 on the 5th to go 6 each, but on the 9th scored a Hot Shot 9 and by 10 were 21 – 8, finishing 29-11 victors. Pam Symes, Fran Pope and Sandra Edmonds raced to a 11-1 lead at 5 ends , by 10 it was 15-6 and won 16-10. Jean Claxton, Sharon Boyce and Julia Crosby scored a 5 on the 1st end and were 11-0 at 5, by 10 were 19-2 and won 23-5. Lily Westgate, Pat Ellis and Carol King were 5 each at 6, 10 each at 11 and drew 12 each.

Result 80-38 and 7 ½ - ½ pts This was an excellent result.

On saturday, they were at home to Gallows who are the rivals for the league to the A Team and any points gained would be a bonus for the A Team. Jean Claxton, Sharon Boyce and Julia Crosby went 6-1 at 5, 13-5 at 10 and had a good 17-10 win. Christine Prescott, Sal Daviss and Elaine Donovan were 7 each at 5, then 15-9 at 10 and won 16-14. Sandra Edmonds block lost 7-17 and Jackie Smiths 8-17.

Result 48-58 and 2- 6 pts.

Away to The Dell the Ladies B were sure to struggle, Julia Crosby came back from 0-7 down but lost 10-11,Elaine Donovan lost 11-14, carol King 3-19 and Sandra Edmonds 11-16. Result 35-60 and 0-8pts.

The Next day at home to Hunstanton was a completely different story as Lily Westgate, Jean Claxton, Carol King went 7-1 up at 5 ends, 12-3 at 10 and won 15-4. Caroline Hines, Sharon Boyce and Julia Crosby were 8-0 at 5 , 10-3 at 10 and won 13-4. Pam Spooner , Barbara Stanton and Rose Yaxley scored a 5 on the 8th end to go 11-4 and won 18-8 while Christine Presscott, Sal Daviss and Jackie Smith scored a 7 on the 8th and won 12-10.

Result 58-26 and all 8 pts

At home to second in the table County Arts A the Ladies B needed to take as many points as possible to help the Ladies A who are top of the league. Sal Daviss, Barbara Stanton and Jackie Smith went from 3-5 at 5 to 9-7 at 9 and went on for a vital win 13-9. Fran Pope , Rose Yaxley and Sandra Edmonds were 3 each , 5 each at 8, 5-11 at 10 fought back and scored 3 on the final end to draw 11 each. Carol King’s block scored a 5 on the 6th were 9 each at 7 ends but lost 13-16 while Elaine Donovan went from 6 each to 6-14 and lost 8-17.

Result 45 – 53 and 1 ½ - 6 ½ pts.

Ladies A played Ladies B in the top division and the result when with the form book. Tia Linford, Lillian Barber and Jenny Kirby were 10-0 up at 5 ends Playing Elaine Donovan then 17-4 at 10 and went on to win 25-7. Joy Pearson, Andrea Morton and Geraldine Reeve 10-3 up at 5, 16-6 at 10 won 22-8. Sandra Faircloth, Marie Morton and Barbara Meeks were 10 each at 10 and won 14-10. The tables were reversed however when Jean Claxton, Leslie Hall and Julia Crosby played Mel Haylett’s trio as they went 6-2 at 5 and won the final 3 ends to finish 11-10.

Result 71-36 and 7-1 pts

The Ladies B team played Bowling Club away and Christine Prescott, Jackie Smith and Rose Yaxley won 12-6 , but Julia Crosby lost 9-10, Elaine Donovan 10-15 and Carol King 11-16. Result 42-47 and 1-7 pts . They then went to Hunstanton and Lily Westgate, Monica Fisher and Julia Crosby won 12-11, Pam Symes, Sal Daviss and Elaine Donovan drew 11 each with Jackie Smith losing 8-12 and Rose Yaxley 4-23.

Result 35-57 and 1 ½ - 6 ½ pts

At home to Roundwood the Ladies B picked up a further two points. Jean Claxton, Sal Daviss and Elaine Donovan were 6-9 down after 9 ends but then secured a magical 6 followed by a 4 ans went on to win 18-10. Lily Westgate, Pat Ellis and Carol King were 6-1 up at 5, 10-7 at 10 but 10-12 playing the final end , but scored a 4 to win 14-12. Jackie Smiths block lost 9-20 dropping 11 shots in the final 4 ends and Rose Yaxley’s block lost 4-21.

Result 45-63 and 2- 6pts

Away to Diss the Ladies B Team were looking for their first win in the top flight and it went down to the final bowl of the game. Pam Spooner, Barbara Stanton and Jackie Smith went 8-1 up at 5 ends then 12-5 at 10 going on to win 15-7. Caroline Hines, Anne Tickner and captain Julia Crosby were 5 each at 5 , 11-7 at 10 and were pleased with a 14-8 win. Jean Claxton, Pat Ellis and Carol King were 0-6 down then 8-12 but playing the final end were 8-14 but a sensational 6 gave them a 14 each draw. Elaine Donovan ‘s block found themselves 0-12 down at 7 ends and never recovered losing 6-21.

Result 49-50 and 2 ½ - 5 ½ pts

Away to Gallows the Ladies B Team only had one winning block, Lily Westgate, Pat Ellis and Carol King went from 3-5 down at 5 ends to only losing one more end as they cruised home 22-7. Julia Crosby lost 7-16, Elaine Donavan 6-15 and Rose Yaxley 5-24.

On Thursday, the Ladies B travelled to play County Arts A and the journey did not go well , however Pam Spooner, Barbara Stanton and Jackie Smith scored a 5 on the 9th to go 14-8 up, playing the final end were 14-15 down but 2 shots gave them a 16-15 win. Sandra Edmonds block lost 3-27, Rose Yaxley 3-22 and Elaine Donovan 3-32

Result 25 – 96 and 1 – 7 pts

The internal fight between the ladies A and B was a good humoured affair but it was the A Team who had the last laugh. Sheila Stacey, Gwyn Xuereb and Mel Haylett were in relentless mode as they scored three 4’s and two 5’s on their way to a 32-3 win against Jackie Smiths block. Lynne Cannell, Elaine Cole and Jenny Kirby were close at 6 each after 8 ends playing Elaine Donavan ‘s block but the A team Trio then dominated and won 17-8. Jenny Ramsbottom , Geraldine Reeve and Barbara Meeks played Rose Yaxley’s block and found themselves 4-7 down with 3 ends to play but turned the tables scoring 10 shots and won 14-7. The final game was a nail biter with Caroline Goodhand, Anne Tickner and Julia Crosby for the B Team playing Marie Morton’s block and it went 6 each, 9 each and 14 each playing the final end but here the B team won 15-14.

Result Acle A 77 - Acle B 33 and 7-1 pts

In their first game back in the top flight the Ladies B realised they needed to raise their game to keep up. Playing N.Walsham was not the ideal start and on a weekday . Julia Crosby came back from 3-7 down to 10-7 up and in a traumatic final 4 ends eventually lost 10-12. Rose Yaxley’s block were 5-14 down but fought back well but lost 14-16. Carol King ‘s block were 1-10 down came back to 9-11 but lost 10-15 and Jackie Smith’s block were 7-5 up then had a lean spell going 7-20 down and lost 12-21.

Result 46- 64 and 0-8 pts

Men’s ‘C’ Team

It’s All Over Now

Norfolk County Indoor Bowls League have decided to Suspend the League Programme due to Coronavirus as from 15th March,

In what turned out to be the last game of the season, Acle C’s opponents, Old Hall, failed to show up and so the team were awarded a 50-0 shots win and all 7 points.

At home to promotion contenders Woodlands A the Mens C Team were in need of points. Mike Harvey, Jeff Chegwidden, Brian Hearn and Capt. Mick Askham scored a 5 on the 10th to go 9 each, by 15 they had moved to 17-10 and went on to a good 22-14 win. Gordon Ives rink were 6 each at 6 and 15 each at 17 but lost a close game 18-20. Colin Minns rink fought back from 4-14 to 12-16 but despite winning 10 ends lost 14-24 and John Lettice rink were 8-9 at 10 then dropped a 6, dropped another 6 on the 15th and lost 11-24.

Result 65 – 82 and 1 – 6 pts

Away to County Arts the Mens C team were in need of points at a difficult venue, But Graham Gardiner, Norman Peck Les Meecham and Ken Scott-Greenard picked up a 5 on the 7th to go 14-8 up, another 5 on the 13th made it 24-10 and went on to win 30-15. Mike Harvey, Jeff Chegwidden, Brian Hearn and Mick Askham were 2-11 down at 7 ends, 6-12 at 11, then scored 18 shots without reply including a 6 to be 24-12 at 17 and won 24-15. Gordon Ives rink lost 18-31 and Colin Starkings lost 6-31.

Result 78 – 92 and 2 – 5 pts

At home to The Dell B Team the Mens C Team were hoping for points to climb the table.

Dennis Edwards, Richard Hayton, Colin Starkings and John Lettice started well going 7-0 at 5 ends , 13-2 at 10 and winning on 15 ends finished 25-9. Gordon Ives rink were 9 each at 9, 13 each at 13 then 18 each playing the final end and it went against them losing 18-19. Mick Askham’s rink were 7 each at 10 ,12 each at 16 dropped 8 shots in the final 4 ends and lost 15-20. Colin Minns rink found the opposition on form and lost 11-27.

Result 69-75 and 1-6 pts

When Mens B play Mens C you must expect lots of determination and a few fireworks. Roy Turner, Will Jeffries, John and Matthew Sparrow for the B Team cruised to a 14-4 lead at 10 ends, against Colin Starkings rink 19- 9 at 16 and won 23-12. Alan Jones, David Brawn, Dennis Pratt and Wyn Willimott played Colin Minns rink and were 7 each at 9 ends then 9 each at 13, and in a good competitive game won 16-13.Malcolm French, Ian Wilson, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren were 14-4 at 10 ends playing John Lettice rink, then 17-8 at 15, 23-9 at 19, then dropped a 6 but went on to win 23-16. Brian Grint’s rink played Gordon Ives, Jeff Chegwidden, Brian Hearn and Mick Askham for the C team who scored a 5 on the 10th to go 14-8 up, then a magical 6 on the 17th to go 21-16 and in a grand finale won 25-22.

Result Acle B 84 - Acle C -66 and 6 – 1 pts.

Away to Wymondham who are expected to win the league , was going to be a difficult game. Colin Starkings rink went from 4-11 down at 8 ends to 17-11 up at 16 however dropping 8 shots in the final 3 ends was disappointing as they lost 19-20. John Lettice rink was 0-10 down at 5 came back well but never made up the deficient losing 14-23, Mick Askham’s rink were 1-10 down at 5 and never recovered losing 12-22. Ken Scott – Greenard ‘s rink dropped two 5’s as they lost 6 -31.

Result 51-96 and 0 – 7 pts

At Home to Bowling Club B the Mens C Team were hoping for a turn of fortune having lost out by only narrow margins in recent weeks . Barry Mc Grath, Norman Peck, David Crosby and John Lettice got the ball rolling going 11-0 up at 4 ends against former Acle player Tony Dunton, but by 10 ends it was 11-9, at 15 it was 18-14 and despite winning 10 ends won 24-19. Richard Hayton, Peter Evans , David Airey and Colin Starkings were 7 each at 11 ends , 11-10 with 3 ends to play and won 16-10. Colin Minn’s rinank were 8 each at 10 ends and 12-16 at 15, a hot spell made it 20-16 playing t and he final end but dropped a 5 and lost 20 – 21. Mick Askham’s rink were 13-14 at 11 but then dropped a 5 and finished losing 18-24.

Result 78 – 74 and 5-2 pts

At home to Pentney A the Men’s C team were hoping for some Christmas cheer despite being some players short. Barry McGrath, John Spooner, David Crosby and John Lettice started with a 7 and never look back , 20-4 up at 10 and won 26-14. Richard Hayton, Peter Evans , David Airey and Colin Starkings were 9-7 at 10, 21-10 at 16 and despite dropping a 6 won 24-18. Colin Minns rink lost 15-26 and Brian Hearn’s rink lost 12-31.

Result 77- 89 and 2-5 pts

The Mens C playing the Mens B was always going to be a highly competitive game but call offs for the B team meant the Rhinos needed to be on form to stop the C Team challenge. Pat Beales, Jim Malcolm, Chris Brister and Bill Downie were 9 each at 12 ends then 13- 14 down at, 15, 20-14 up with 2 ends to play and won 20-17. Alan Jones, David Brawn, John Harris and Wyn Willimott were 11-4 up at 10, 15-12 at 15 and fought back a late rally to win 19-18. Malcolm French, Ian Wilson, Vic Moore and Peter Hurren were 10-5 at 10 ends , 16-8 at 15 and here too had to keep their composure after a late rally and won 17-15.Matthew Sparrow’s rink playing Mike Harvey, Jeff Chegwidden, Brian Hearn and Mick Askham went 6-10 down at 10, then 17-12 with 4 ends to play but here too a late rally and lost 17-20. Over the final 4 ends the B Team only managed 4 shots to the C Teams 21 but had held on to victory and move up to 3rd in the Table.

Result B Team 73 - C Team 70 And 6 – 1 pts

The Mens C Team away to N.B.C. B Team was going to be a difficult game but David Wise , Norman Peck, Ken Scott-Greenard and Colin Minns scored a 5 on the 1st end and by 10 were 14-5 up by 12 ends it was 17-6, then a lean spell as they went 17-21 down with 2 to play and a 4 on the final end gave them a 22-21 win. Mick askham’s rink were 13-18 at 15 but lost 13 – 31, Colin Starkings lost 12-28 and John Lettice 4-38.

Result 51 – 118 and 1 – 6 pts

The Mens C team at home to Shotford A had Dennis Edwards, David Crosby, John Lettice and Gordon Ives go 19-5 at 10 ends 26 – 10 at 15 and won 41-12. Mike Harvey, Jeff Chegwidden, Brian Hearn and Mick Askham were 12-8 at 10, 15-14 at 15 and won 22-17. David Wise, John Spooner John Stanton and Colin Minns were 11-5 at 10, 14-11 at 15 and won 20-18. Colin Starkings Rink lost 9 – 23.

result 92-70 and 6- 1 pts

At home to County Arts B the Mens C Team needed to win their first home game of the season. Captain Mick Askham Lead the way with Mike Harvey Jeff Chegwidden and Brian Hearn despite dropping a 5 on the first end went 13-6 at 10 ends , 16-9 at 15 and won 25-10. Peter Evans, Dennis Edwards, John Lettice and Gordon Ives found themselves 5-12 down at 10 ends then 16 each playing the final end, rose to the occasion finishing with a 4 and winning 20-16. David Wise, John Spooner, John Stanton and Colin Minns were 11-6 at 10, but 12-13 at 16 finished well and won 19-15. Richard Hayton, Peter Clayton, Ken Scott-Greenard and Colin Starkings were 10 each at 10, the n 18-11 at 17 and hung on to draw 18 each.

Result 82-59 and 6 ½ - ½ pts

Away again this time at Old Hall the Mens C team needed points and Mick Harvey, Mac Skelton, Brian Hearn and Mick Askham went 11-8 up at 10 ends then 18-11 at 16 and despite the oppositions revival won 19-17. Ken Tucker, Sean O –Farrell and Ken Scott-Greenard and Colin Starkings scored a 5 on the 8th to go 9 each , another 5 on the 10th put them 14-11 up and went on to win 23-20. David Crosby’s rink lost 13-24 while colin Minn’s rink lost the last 6 ends and lost 11-26.

Result 66-87 and 2 -5 pts

Away to Woodlands the Mens C Team repeated last weeks game as it went down to the final ends and Lady Luck was not on their side. John Lettice, Dennis Edwards, David Crosby and Gordon Ives won 6 of the first 10 ends but were 9-14 down, by 16 ends it was 16 each , playing the final end they were 21-19 up, but the jack moved against them and drew 21 each. Likewise Mick Harvey, Mac Skilton, Brian Hearn and Mick Askham were 7 each at 10, 11-12 at 15 then 16-14 Playing the final end , the jack moved as they also drew, 16 each. Colin Starkings rink were 9-10 at 10 ends, 11-15 at 15 then 17-16 playing the final end and lost 17-18. Colin Minns rink went 3-11 down at 10 ends came back but lost 13-18. With two ends to play the game was level at 64 each but it finished. 67 – 73 and 1 – 6 pts.

Away to the Dell the Mens C Team were also looking for a good start to the season but it all went to the final bowl as they lost by one shot. John Lettice, Eddie Mc Donald, david Crosby and Gordon Ives scored two 4’s going into a 13-5 lead by 10 ends and had a comfortable 23-8 win. Mick Askham’s rink dropped a 5 on the 8th to go 5-13 down came back to 14 each at 16 but then dropped a disastrous 6 on the penultimate end and lost 23-24. Colin Minns rink dropped a 5 on the 6th and were 10-14 down by 10 ends fought back to 21 each playing the final end but lost 21-24. Colin Starkings rink were 7 each at 10 , 14-16 at 16 but lost 14-26. With two ends to play Acle were 6 shots up but lady luck was not on their side.

Result 81-82 and 1-6 pts

Top Ten

In the county Top Ten League Acle A played Acle B and it went with the form book. In the Singles Brian Kirby beat Eddie Mc Donald 21-7 and Sid Siely with Alan Jones won 26-14 playing John Spooner and John Stanton in the Pairs. Ken Squires, Ian Anderson, Bill Downie and Matty Sparrow won 22-16 playing Terry Batchelor, Geoff Webb, David Airey and Colin Starkings. The Triples was however a victory for the B Team as Peter Evans, David Crosby and Colin Minns won 18-16 playing Kenny Taylor, Alan Benson-Nutt and Wyn Willimott.

Ladies ‘C’ Team

Ladies C Team at home to Shotford A had Angela Lee, Eileen Airey and Josie Tucker a 5 on the 4th end to be 8-1, by 9 ends were13-7 and won 20-9. Shirley Lloyd’s block dropped a 5 on the 9th and lost 11-13, Leslie Hall block lost 6-13 and Dahlia McDonald 5-19.

Result 42-54 and 1- 7 pts

The Ladies C Team away to Diss playing their penultimate game had Eileen Airey, Dawn Heatley and Dahlia Mc Donald were 7 each at 6 ends and in a good game drew 10 each. Jayne Greenacres block won 8 of the 12 ends but lost 8-9 Shirley Lloyd’s dropped a 6 on the 6th but scored a 6 on the 11th and lost 15-16. Lesley Hall’s block lost 3-26.

Result 36-61 and ½ - 7 ½ pts.

Away to County Arts B the Ladies C team had Molly Newman ,Eileen Airey and Val Giles started well going 8-0 up at 5 ends, a 5 on the 7th consolidated their lead as they went on to win 16-5. Molly Hayton, Ruth Kay and Josie Tucker were 1-5 down at 5, then 5-6 at 9 finished in style and won 9-8. Dahlia Mc Donald’s block were close till they dropped a 5 on the 11th and lost 8-12 while Leslie Hall’s block lost 3-14.

Result 36-39 and 2-6 pts. This was a good result with lots of players gaining valuable experience.

Away to Shotford B the Ladies C team were hoping to pick up some points. Angela Lee, Kirsty Wright and Leslie Hall went from 3-0 up to 3-9 down but then turned on the style and finished winning 11-9. Daphne Harris, Dawn Heatley and Dahlia McDonald came back from 1-4 down and only losing on 4 ends won 11-5. Shirley Lloyd ‘s block were 9-7 up then dropped a 5 , fought back to 13 each but dropped a 3 on the final end and lost 13-16. Ruth Kay’s block were 8 each at 10 ends but lost 10-13.

Result 45-43 and 6-2 pts.

Ladies C at home to Lowestoft Railway was always going to be a tough game but Daphne Harris, Jayne Greenacre and Lesley Hall picked up a 5 on end 2 and by 5 ends were 8-3 up , 14-9 by 10 and won 17-12. Dahlia McDonald were 1-9 down by 5 but fought back and a 6 on the penultimate end made it 13 each , but lost 13-14. Val Giles block found the opposition too strong and lost 4-21 and Jose Tucker suffered the same problem and lost 4 -23.

Result 38-70 and 1 – 7 pts.

The Ladies C Team at home to Shotford had Linda 0-Farrell, Jean Naylor and Leslie Hall in a determined to win mood scoring a 5 on the 9th and had a convincing win 18-6. Angela Lee, Joan Bayfield and Shirley Lloyd were 8-1 up at 5 ends and only conceding singles won 14-5. Josie Tuckers block dropped a6 on the 9th to go 3-16 down but closed the gap at the end to 11-17 while Val Giles block were last to finish with the game level at 46 each but it went against them.

Result 46-47 and 2 – 6 pts.

The Ladies C Team away to the Dell found the opposition too strong as they lost 0--8 pts

At home to County Arts B the Ladies C had a difficult task but Angela Lee, Dawn Heatley and Val Giles kept the flag flying as they scored 2 shots on the final end to win 10-8. Josie Tucker’s block lost 7-11, Ruth Kay ‘s block dropped 6 shots in the final 3 ends losing 11-16 and Leslie Halls block lost 5-21.

Result 33 – 56 and 1-7

Playing top of the table Bowling Club B the Ladies C were up against it and had to be realistic. Josie Tucker lost 6-13,Val Giles 12-22, Leslie Hall 7-19 and Jayne Greenacre 2-22.

Result 27-76 and 0-8 pts

Away to Diss the Ladies C Team had to be a player short but Daphne Harris, Eileen Airey and Wendy Triggs won 7 ends and deserved their 8 each Draw. Sally Webb’s block lost 7-15, Leslie Hall’s 7-16 and Shirley Lloyd‘s block 4-20.

Result 26 – 59 and ½ - 7 ½ pts

At home to the Dell the Ladies C Team looked like they headed for victory at 8 ends being 8 shots up, but it soon changed. Linda Farrell, Jean Naylor and Lesley Hall were on form as they went from 9-3 up to 15 -3 and won 17-9. Julie Granfield, Val Giles and Shirley Lloyd battled to a 9-4 lead and despite dropping a 5 on the final end won 13-11. Josie Tucker’s block were 9-3 up at 6ends then 10 each playing the final end and lost a measure to finish 10-11. Jenny Woolaston’s block dropped two 5’s and two 4’s as they lost 4-27.

Result 44-58 and 2-6 pts

Away to Bowling Club the Ladies C did not travel well but still came home with two points.Mollie Hayton, Margaret Hunt and Ruth Kay picked up a 5 to go 5-7 at 5 ends then went into a 13-7 lead before dropping a 5 but went on to win 17-12. Daphne Harris, Ann Burnay and Leslie Hall enjoyed a good start going 10-4 up at 5 ends and keeping the opposition poor went on to win 16-11. Wendy Triggs block dropped a 6 on the 10th end and lost 10-25 while Dawn Heatley ‘s block also struggled losing 5-30.

Result 48-78 and 2 – 6 pts and

Away to Lowestoft Railway the Ladies C realised it would be difficult but good experience for some new players. Ann Sanderson, Dawn Heatley and Lesley Hall started well going 8-3 up after 5 ends and then 16-6 after 10 and won 18-15. Daphne Harris Wendy Woolaston and Dahlia McDonald were 6 each at 5 ends and winning 6 consecutive ends went 13-8 up , stuck on 13 but held on to win 13-12. Jenny Woolaston’s block kept close going 8 each with 2 to play but lost 8-13. Jayne Greenacre’s block lost 3-24. With 2 ends to play the game was close but dropped 18 shots in the final 2 ends.

Result 42 – 64 and 2-6 pts

The New season got underway on Friday with the Ladies C Team playing at Home against Diss B and a new look Acle Ladies C Team started well. Linda O-Farrell, Leslie Hall and Jenny Woollaston sailed into a 10-0 lead after 5 ends and were 15-1 after 10 and only losing 2 ends won 18-5. Molly Newman , Jean Naylor and Ruth Kay went 6-4 up at 5 ends then had a golden moment scoring a 7 followed by a 5 to go 18-4 up and went on to win 20-10. Ann Sanderson, Eileen Airey and Jayne Greenacre went from 3-8 down to 13 each and finished in style winning 16-13. Dahlia Macdonald’s block recovering from a Thomas Cook holiday delay lost 5-23.

Result 59-51 and 7-1 pts

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