Bowls

Bowls Club Update

On 6th April 2014 Wardington Village Bowls Club held the Annual Short Mat Bowls Presentation Tournament, the finale of a fantastic 2013/2014 season and a day of social but competitive bowling.  Representatives from the leagues six local village teams put forward players to take part in the end of season bowling event, fighting it out for honour and wine prizes.  The event was kindly sponsored by Phillips Autos of Banbury.   Moreton Pinkney receive the league cup from Wardington Club President Lady Wardington. A highlight of the day was Lady Wardington (President of Wardington Bowls Club) presenting the 2013/14 Season League Cup to this year’s winners Morton Pinkney, who won one of the closest fought seasons in many years.  Runners up

Syresham vs Wardington Short Mat Bowls League Match

The first match of the local area short mat bowls league got started on Thursday 26th September with an away event at Syresham village hall. The Syresham team were very welcoming and after a little confusion regarding who was to play who on which mat, the action got under way.  Both Wardington teams found the slower mats and heavier jacks hard to get used to and therefore were out of luck in the first 8 ends with Lynda, Ralf and Margret (team 1)  falling behind 11 -3 and Eddie, Brent and Sam (team 2)  finding themselves unlucky to be 7 - 3  down after some inspired bowling from Syresham's Skipper Barbara. After a quick cup of tea, some very nice

Short Mat Bowls Club – New Members Welcome

It is proposed to re-form the Bowls Club and play again in the new Memorial Hall. An increase in our numbers will be required to enable us to re-equip and continue the life of this local club, which was first established here in 1992. Please consider joining with us to take part in an easy game at minimal cost in pleasant company. Annual membership will be just £5 with an evening Playing Fee of £2 to £3 approx. (refreshments included). Anyone interested please contact either: Ron Tuckey - tel 01295 758162 Sheila Page - tel 01295 750277 Pat Allen - tel 01295 758037 Eddie Price - tel 01295 264053 for further information. Support a village activity and support your village