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***12.11.26...
The Christmas Party will take place on Sunday 13 December. All welcome!
***12.11.26...
Bridport Tigers took the maximum six points from their hard-fought clash with Moonfleet Musketeers.
***10.11.26...
Mixed bag today! Bridport Mavericks won for the first time this season, but the men's double rink game against East Dorset was agonisingly lost - scores were equal after 'normal time', but our opponents managed to win the extra deciding end.
***8.11.26...
An enjoyable Sunday afternoon friendly against South Dorset ended in 20-shot defeat despite looking on course for a better result earlier in proceedings. One Bridport four managed to win their rink.
***7.11.26...
Sue W reports: "Today we played the Mason over-60 double rink: one rink home and one away against Dorchester. We won at Dorchester 26-3 and at home 15-11. We finished after 15 ends with Dorchester conceding. Brilliant result!!". This is a national knockout trophy.
***6.11.26...
Another fine win for the ladies against Dolphin Opals, picking up a maximum eight points in the process. They remain unbeaten in their league.
***4.11.26...
A roaring clean-sweep win for Bridport Tigers against Dolphin Tigers.
***2.11.26...
The recent storm damage was minimised owing to swift remedial action. However, the problem hasn't gone away, and we currently await an inspection by the landlord's roofing contractors.
***2.11.26...
If the copy from our roving reporter is anything to go by, then yesterday's horseracing social was a riotous success, so much so that the scheduled eight-race card was extended to nine. Reading between the lines, it would appear that some alcohol was consumed by attendees and might have clouded their judgement at times. Nor is it clear who was riding whom at any given point. A vote of thanks is due to all those involved in the organisation of the event, and congratulations to anyone who failed to lose a fortune!
***31.10.26...
We always enter teams in the National Club Championships, known as the Denny Cup (men) and Yetton Cup (ladies). Four teams of four play 21 ends, two teams at home, two away. It's a long day, especially for those selected to travel. Today's first round games against a strong Moonfleet 2000 squad, resulted in one of the four men's rinks won (congratulations to Messrs Baker, Hallett, Spiller and Hall!), but an overall loss by 31 shots. The ladies' rinks were much closer, three of the four rinks decided by a single shot, but a heavier defeat in the fourth meant another overall loss. The plate competition awaits.
***29.10.26...
The ladies' team made it two wins in two days (just) when they beat Dorchester Elm by three shots. Sadly the men's Hornets team couldn't turn it into a double-whammy, for Dorchester Diamonds really sparkled (!) and came out as worthy winners. At the same time, the Mavericks also came off second-best against Dorchester Dominos.
***28.10.26...
Two league wins on the same day! The men's Hornets team are buzzing after defeating Dorchester Drakes in a tight tussle at home. One rink each, and just five shots in it overall. The ladies' team made it a good day all round by beating Dorchester Oak, also on shot difference, and are lying fourth in the table after their first two games.
Bridport (above) played against the rest of Dorset for the Max Dare trophy at Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club in Poole. This is an annual charity event in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. An excellent afternoon of bowls resulted in a close finish with Bridport winning on two rinks and Dorset taking the other two. Dorset won overall 66-57. A total of £850 was raised for the MNDA.
***24.10.26...
In the first of four friendlies against local rivals but great friends Dorchester, the visitors prevailed 57-70.Things were looking promising earlier, but there was unfortunately a late fade on two of the four rinks.
***23.10.26...
Storm Austen ripped off part of the roof and rainwater has stained the ceiling tiles, but the damage was fortunately repaired before it got as far as the carpet.
***21.10.26...
The Ladies 'A' team played out an exciting draw at Wellworthy after a game with identical shotcount at the end.
***17.10.26...
An unusual and interesting situation (for number nerds at least!) in the Evening League Division 2 where every single team has identical points after the first two games; it augurs well for a nip-and-tuck season. Even more intriguing news from the Monday League Division 1 when a fully completed scorecard came in for a game that was never played - work that one out! 🥴
***16.10.26...
Well done to the ladies' 'A' team, who won their opening game of the season convincingly against a team from Moonfleet!
***14.10.26...
The carpet has now been stretched and is back up to its original speed. We'll get used to it!
***11.10.26...
Bridport's Top Team players lost very narrowly at home to East Dorset on their first outing of the season.
***8.10.26...
The club won their mixed friendly 80-32 at home against Chardstock. Most of their players only play outdoors, so our team did have a bit of an advantage!
***8.10.26...
The ever-popular Race Night is back! An excellent opportunity to throw good money after bad in convivial company!
Sunday 1 November is the date. All details on the back of the main door.
***5.10.26...
The new winter league season is under way!
***1.10.26...
Sadly the carpet didn't get stretched as scheduled, so is still quite s-l-o-w. Another date will be arranged.
***25.9.26...
The heaters are installed ready for any wintry weather!
***20.9.26...
Finals weekend proved well-contested and very enjoyable, not least the men's singles final between Jim Kelly and Huw Rees. For much of the time both players performed to a very high standard indeed, before Jim finally prevailed 22-18 with a well-crafted four.
***19.9.26...
Our annual foray to play an outdoor friendly against Chardstock confirmed why we prefer the indoor version of the game. The match went ahead in decidedly moist conditions, and everyone got soaked. Brute force was needed to propel the woods more than half-way across the green. Miraculously, one of our rinks (Baker, Earl & Munro) won 32-3, but the remaining three rinks were all out-aquaplaned by the opposition and the overall result was a narrow defeat.
***16.9.26...
The Summer County Mixed League teams finished third and fourth, a great effort. Ann & Andy would like to thank all those who represented the club.
***12.9.26...
The good news is that we're getting new heaters; the less good news is that it means there can be no bowling between Wednesday 23 September and teatime on Friday 25 September.
***6.9.26...
Summer Morning League champions are the Tigerwoods (Lorraine Hill, Elaine & Peter Marshall, Andy Mair and John Burwood). The battle is on for second place. Bowl Movements or Wishful Thinking?
***3.9.26...
Just in case you can't get enough bowling during this quiet period before the winter leagues and competitions start, the Social Secretary has arranged three Monday morning 'spoons' events for September 14, 21 and 28. These are suitable for all skill levels and a chance for newer members perhaps to meet a few more people in an informal setting. All the details are posted on the noticeboard.
***2.9.26...
The club's Red and Yellow teams have finished third and fourth respectively in the Dorset Open Mixed Summer League - a great effort finishing above much bigger clubs. The Red squad comprised Iris Ashton, Chris McBain, Tracy Marley, Debbie Milton, Annie Legg, Brian Baker, John Burwood, Mel Glazer, Phil Hedges, Andy Spilller and Frank Ward. The Yellow squad were Jackie & Phil Godfrey, Lyn & Peter Sandall, Sue & Brian Walsh, Liz Walker, Sue Winkle, Ann Turtell, Mike Fletcher and Alan Wotherspoon.
***1.9.26...
Eight bird-themed teams of three took part in the latest 'organised roll-up'. Victory went to the aptly named Tits who evaded the clutches of the Magpies by a single point. Perhaps the most exciting part of a noisy but thoroughly enjoyable evening was the four-way play-off for third place, which reminded onlookers of the days when they used to queue up for their Covid jabs. As usual on these occasions, the lucky ones were those who didn't win a prize.
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