Great Melton Bowls ClubIrma and Hethersett Playing Fields are always very welcoming and although roving cott is not our favourite it is good fun and so different to our usual game.
We were a but slow to start and get the run if the green but managed to be 2 ahead on the 8th end, 4-6. Both sides were scoring ends and we were 9-11 up on 15th end. We then only scored one more time and on penultimate end we were 16 all. Hethersett took the last end finishing the game 18-16 loss to us.
A good start but on 5th end Hethersett scored 5 and then on 8th end we too scored a 5 giving us a lead of 8-10. Hethersett then scored most ends even taking another 5 and ending the game 26-16 loss.
A slow start for us but on 8th end we were 8 all. Both sides then continued to score with a real fight for last two ends. Final score 19-17 loss.
There was no stopping this team scoring most ends and by 8th end we were 5-13 up. We continued to win most ends with a finish of 13-25 win. Well done to this block.
We started the evening in sunshine but dark clouds were soon over us. We had a short stop because of a heavy rain shower. Thank you to Colin, who had come to support us for stepping in on Yellow Rink for last couple of ends. The evening finished with lovely refreshments and catch up with our Hethersett friends.
Jane
The boys put in a strong team on this rink. Girls struggled to score and were behind on 8th end 1-14. Then the girls started to win ends giving the boys a bit if a worry! Girls won 5 of the next 8 ends with a final score 9-22
Girls were on a winning streak from the beginning and by 8th end they were 12-4 in front. The girls relaxed a bit and gave the boys a chance to catch up and by 12th end the score was 15-9. But the girls maintained their lead finishing 18-11
A slow start for the girls and only 5 behind on 8th end 5-10. The girls managed to score a couple of 3’s with a chance to catch up. The game ended 13-16
A lovely afternoon for this annual event with the girls hoping to retain the trophy. Unfortunately we could only get 9 ladies to play and therefore the match was over 3 rinks this year. A lot of chat and laughs and groans from both sides could be heard. Photos and presentations took place, with Rod and his team being presented with the Corbett Cup. This year the Corbett Cup was also in memory of past members who have sadly passed away in the last year. Liz Cockerill kindly donated the beautiful hydrangea for the spider which was won by Chris Amos. Joe opened the bar and cakes and biscuits provided finishing the afternoon on a very happy note.
Jane
A warm welcome from Ivan, Captain, and a pleasant evening to play bowls.
We started very well, winning every end. Priory then took next 2 ends and by half way stage we were 3-9 ahead. Priory only won 2 more ends therefore a good win of 7-21 to Great Melton. 7-21. Win
Again a good start winning first 5 ends. We took a 4 on 7th and Priory took a 4 on the 8th by which t8me we were 5-12 ahead. We then scored another 4 on 10th end and maintained our lead till the finish. 11-19. Win
Another good start scoring every end. Priory then took a 1 on the 8th end by which time we were 1-13 ahead. We continued to win most of the remaining ends with a final score 5-19. 5-19. Win
Priory started well but we managed a 6 on the 4th, 3 on 5th end, which gave us a good lead by the 8th end of 9-15. A good competition continued and we managed to kepp ahead till the end. 13-20. Win
Final Score 36 - 79. Win
What an evening. We may have won the match but both sides were having a great evening with lots of laughs and chat as so many play at Wymondham Dell and was nice to catch up with the indoor bowlers. The evening finished with surprise refreshments of sausage rolls, cheese twists and delicious cakes.
Well done Great Melton.
Jane
Started very well and by 8th end we were 11-2 up. Continued to stay ahead finishing 16-8 win.
A slow start allowing Hethersett to win most ends so we were 5-8 down by 8th end. We then scored a 5 and we stayed in front so by 11th end we were 15-8 ahead. We only scored once more with Hethersett creeping back up. Finished 16-14 win.
Both sides were scoring on ends but we managed to be ahead 10-6 by 8th end. Hethersett then took next 2 ends but we scored a 5 on 11th end giving us a healthy lead 15-9. Continued to keep ahead ending 19-12 win.
A slow start and Hethersett scored a 7 on the 4th end and by the 8th end we were 8-14 down. We then started to win most ends and finished 19-18 win.
It had been a struggle to get a full team for various reasons, but Wendy and John stepped in and was great for Rink 4 team to win. Well done to all 4 blocks.
The evening was warm, no rain, and the green played well thanks to Joe and David. As usual we all finished in the Pavilion, refreshments and the bar open. We look forward to visiting Irma and Hethersett PFields in August where they play roving cott which will certainly give us a challenge.
70-52 win
Jane
Brooke Bowls Club is always first on our list for bookings of fixtures. We have been visiting each other for many years and pleased to see many familiar faces on our visit.
Started off slowly allowing Brooke to score 3 on each if the first 2 ends. Then we got the way if the green and scored the next 8 ends enabling us to be 6-25 in the lead. We continued to score most ends finishing 8-33 Win
We started well and by 8th we were 4-7 ahead. Then Brooke scored a 7 on the 9th end and continued to score and by the 14th end we were 17-8 behind. We did manage to win the last 2 end finishing 17-12. Loss
Both sides started well taking alternate ends. By 5th end we were 3-6 ahead. On 7th end we scored 6 giving us a good lead 3-13. Brooke started to score every end but we managed to keep our lead finishing 12-21 Win
A good start by both sides and by 7th end we were just ahead 5-6. Brooke took 9th end but did not score again and we finished 6-23. Win Final score 43-89 Win
Well done to all the team.
A few drops of rain fell during the match but the weather stayed mainly dry. The evening concluded with lovely refreshments and friendly banter. We look forward to meeting Brooke in August at Great Melton.
Jane
We welcomed Cringleford with fingers crossed that no more heavy rain and thunder would happen.
This block started with both sides scoring so by 7th end we were 5 all. We then scored next 3 ends giving us a nice lead 14 – 5. The remaining ends were tight but we ended with a 3 giving a win of 18 -11.
This was a tight match with both sides scoring 1’s and 2’s most of the game. At 15th end we were 12-11 but finished the game with a 3 making a win of 15-11.
We started with a 4 and by the 6th end we were 7-4. We then got a 3 and a 5 so by 9th end we were 16-5 up. On 14th end we scored a lovely 6 and ended the match 27-9.
We started slow and were 4-8 down by 6th end. We then sorted ourselves out getting the green and length and by 11th end we were 20-9 ahead. Both sides then scored over next few end finishing 22 – 12.
Overall Score a win 82 – 43 Cringleford are good company and we were all glad to end the match with no rain although a huge black cloud loomed above us. As usual the evening concluded with refreshments of sandwiches and cake and we were able to serve drinks from the bar. With the recent rain, the green looked refreshed so well done to Joe and David Gregory.
Jane
Wicklewood Bowls Club are always so welcoming and whenever I have played there the weather has been cold and I’ve been wrapped up with scarf and hat. Last Thursday was a lovely evening and perfect for a game of bowls so sunglasses and sun hats were on order.
This block had a great game, Wicklewood scored first end but no more until 8th giving us a healthy lead 4-11. We continued to to stay ahead ending with a win 9-22
We won first end with 2 but did not score again until 8th end and by then Wicklewood were ahead 9-3. We scored 4 on 10th end so we were only 2 behind, but we never managed to catch up ending the game 13-11 Loss
We never really got started as found the long jacks were just out of our reach. So by 8th end we were 7 behind 11-4. We only won 2 more ends taking a single score and ended the match with a 21-6 loss.
This block had a close match with both sides scoring and half way we were 4 behind. On 13th end the score was 12-10 but Wicklewood took a 5 on 14th end so the game finished 17-13 loss.
The evening finished with a splendid tea of sandwiches, cakes and drinks. Thank you Alan and his team for an enjoyable evening.
Jane
It was a pleasant warm evening last Monday when we played at Cringleford Bowls Club. It took us some time to adjust to the fast green which was in excellent condition but we all soon rose to the challenge winning 3 out of the 4 rinks.
We scored a 2 in the first end but Cringleford took 5 in 2nd and 1 in the 3rd but we then got 5 in the 4th end and by the 8th end we led by 6 – 12. On the 12th end we scored another 5 boosting our score to 10-18. Final score 14-18 win.
Rink 2 Lead Roger Symonds No 2 Chris Blazeby Skip Liz Cockerill
A good start winning the first 4 ends, but Cringleford got a 4 and a 3 and led 8 – 5 by the 7th end. The second half was much better for Gt Melton winning 7 out of the last 9 ends finishing with a 11 – 15 win.
Both sides were only scoring a 1 and by the 8th end we were level 4 all. On the 9th end we took a 4 and the 12th we scored 6 giving us a good lead of 5 – 15. The green was fast and our woods played like we were bowling on an inside rink. Final score 8 – 19
A very slow start and by 6th end we were losing 10 – 1. But determination and getting to grips with the green we started to score finishing with a 4 in the final end. Final score 17 – 12 to Cringleford.
The evening finished with excellent spread of sandwiches, cakes and drinks and we look forward to meeting up with Cringleford team at home on 17th July.
Jane
We always enjoy playing Wymondham Priory as they are a happy bunch of bowlers. The evening was quite cool for late May but at least no rain. The green played well after Joe and Dereks excellent preparation.
We started well and were in the lead by 4 - 1 after 2 ends. Both side continued to score and after 9 ends it was 10 all and then by the 14th end we were 15 all. We took the lead on 15th end and Wymondham Priory then scored on final end giving us a draw of 16 all.
Priory started well and were ahead 0 x 6 by second end. We slowly caught uo and at 7th end we were 6 all and 10 all after 12 ends. Wymondham Priory did not win another end giving us a nice win 15 x 11
What a great team these were, scoring most ends and even a 4 and a 5, so after 7 ends we were 17 x 3 ahead. The Priory managed a 4 and a 3 the last few ends but a good win 22 - 14 for us.
Chris and Joe swapped positions which was a good move as this block were always ahead. They only lost 5 ends in total finishing 22 - 7.
Great Melton won the match 75 - 48. The evening finished with the usual banter and laughs in the refurbished pavilion and the bar was run by two volunteers from the cricket club which was much appreciated. Refreshments as usual were enjoyed by all.
Jane
Our first match of the summer against Wicklewood, the evening looked as though the rain would stay away and other than a sprinkling for 15 minutes it was fine with a lovely red sunset as the sun went down. Unfortunately we could not give Wicklewood refreshments due to the Pavilion being in use for Local Election Voting. Having spoken to Clive it was decided we would go ahead with the match as planned. A most pleasant evening with familiar faces and we look forward to the return match in July.
Not a very good start with only winning one end in first 6, so we were down 1-7. On the 7th end we scored a 4 which gave us some encouragement to catch the opposition up. Then on 10th end a score of 7 gave Gt Melton the lead 12-8. After 13 ends we ere still in front 14-12 but Wicklewood took 2 on final end resulting in a draw 14-14.
The first 5 ends were evenly matched with both sides scoring so after 5 ends we were 5-4 up. We then got a 3 on 7th end and 5 on 9th end giving Gt Melton a lead of 15-6. We did not win another end from 10th to 13th but maintained our lead 15-10. But on the final end Wicklewood managed to get 6 and so won the game 15-16.
Another closely fought match but with Gt Melton trailing until 8th end when we scored 4 giving us the lead 8-6 and on 10th end we were level 8-8. Wicklewood managed a score if 1 on 12th end and we ended with a good win of 12-9.
We started off well and at the 5th end we were 8-1 up. Between 6th and 14th ends we only managed to score a 2 whereas Wicklewood were winning each end. So after a good start we lost 10-12.
Jane Baker
Captain