July and the start of August has been a busy time for Watchet Bowling Club which proved predominantly successful.
Tuesday 8th July saw Watchet take an under-strength team to Burnham on sea for the first round of the Turnbull Cup. Watchet found their opponents just too strong on their home turf, despite winning on two of their greens.
WBC v Burnham on Sea – Turnbull Cup
Watchet Players Only
K Saunders, S Gunner, Phil Bowden, and I Trunks Loss 12-21
T Daley, D Bowden, G Woodward, and A Knight Win 22-11
E Owen, R Beresford, Pete Bowden, and M Webber Loss 8-23
S Waterman, C Bowden, R Groves, and C Rendell Win 17-15
Overall Result Loss WBC 59 shots v Burnham on sea 70 shots
Saturday 12th saw Watchet A playing at home in the county league against Bridgwater A. On one of the hottest days of the year, Watchet secured victory on all three rinks.
WBC v Bridgwater – County League
Watchet Players Only
S Waterman, N Virgin, R Groves, and I Trunks Win 25-14
T Daley, E Owen, R Rendell, and A Bryant Win 23-16
Pete Bowden, M Webber, A Knight, and R Hooper Win 21-20
Overall Result Win WBC 69 shots (12 points) v Bridgwater 50 shots (0 points)
Watchet travelled to Bridgwater on Sunday 13th to play against Victoria (W-S-M) BC in the area final of the National Club Two Fours. In a nail-biting game, Watchet won by 1 shot with the match going down right to the last bowl.
WBC v Victoria (W-S-M.) – National Club Two Fours
Watchet Players Only
Pete Bowden, R Rendell, A Bryant, and J Groves Win 20-11
S Waterman, R Groves, S Hooper, I Trunks Loss 8-16
Overall Result WBC 28 shots v Victoria (W-S-M) 27 shots
Tuesday 15th saw Watchet travel to Eastover Park in the first round of the Wedmore Plate. Watchet won on two rinks and drew on two rinks, winning overall and progressing to the next round.
WBC v Eastover Park – Wedmore Plate
Watchet Players Only
T Daley, Phil Bowden, R Rendell, and A Bryant Draw 16-16
Pete Bowden, P Keith, G Woodward, and J Groves Win 28-15
S Waterman, N Virgin, A Knight, and R Hooper Win 28-15
E Owen, D Bowden, R Groves, and I Trunks Draw 17-17
Overall Result WBC 89 shots v Eastover Park 63 shots
On Friday 18th, Watchet travelled to North Petherton to face Congresbury in the last 32 stage of national club two fours. Sadly, this is where the journey ended for Watchet, losing by 7 shots overall.
WBC v Congresbury – National Club Two Fours
Watchet Players Only
C Rendell, S Hooper, A Bryant, and J Groves Loss 11-22
S Waterman, R Groves, R Hooper, and I Trunks Win 20-16
Overall Result Loss WBC 27 shots v Congresbury 34 shots
Both the Watchet A and B Team were in County League action on Saturday 19th. The A Team hosted Winscombe A and managed to secure a victory by 13 shots, picking up 10 points in the process.
WBC v Winscombe – County League
Watchet Players Only
Pete Bowden, R Rendell, A Bryant, and J Groves Win 24-23
T Daley, R Groves, S Hooper, and R Hooper Win 31-12
S Waterman, M Webber, A Knight, and I Trunks Loss 18-25
Overall Result WBC 73 shots (10 points) v Winscombe 60 shots (2 points)
The B Team were also at home playing against Ilminster E. They managed to win on all three rinks, and by 23 shots overall, claiming the maximum 12 points.
Watchet Players Only
C Bowden, N Virgin, E Owen, and Phil Bowden Win 24-15
R Anthony, F Powis, H Edwards, and G Woodward Win 22-14
K Saunders, P Starmer, D Bowden, and P Keith Win 21-15
Overall Result WBC 67 shots (12 points) v Ilminster 44 shots (0 points)
Tuesday 21st July saw Watchet travel to Minehead in the second round of the Wedmore Plate. Watchet managed to secure a victory by 9 shots overall.
WBC v Minehead. – Wedmore Plate
Watchet Players Only
Pete Bowden, P Starmer, R Rendell, and I Trunks Draw 16-16
T Daley, D Bowden, G Woodward, and A Knight Win 22-20
E Owen, N Virgin, C Rendell, and A Bryant Win 23-14
S Waterman, Phil Bowden, R Groves, and M Webber Loss 18-20
Overall Result WBC 79 shots v Minehed 70 shots
Saturday 26th July saw the Watchet A and B Teams at home again in the County League. Watchet A were hosting Yeovil A and slipped to their first defeat of the season, losing by 5 shots overall but picking up 3 points.
WBC v Yeovil – County League
Watchet Players Only
E Owen, D Bowden, C Rendell, and I Trunks Draw 16-16
Pete Bowden, N Virgin, R Groves, and A Knight Win 19-15
T Daley, R Anthony, H Edwards, and R Rendell Loss 12-21
Overall Result WBC 47 shots (3 points) v Yeovil A 52 shots (9 points)
Watchet B played Bridgwater B in what turned into another tight contest. Watchet B won by 3 shots overall, picking up 10 points.
WBC v Bridgwater – County League
Watchet Players Only
K Saunders, P Starmer, S Gunner, and G Woodward Win 22-20
P Binding, J Hutchings, R Beresford, and A Archer Loss 16-22
C Bowden, F Powis, K Warner, and Phil Bowden Win 26-19
Overall Result WBC 64 shots (10 points) v Bridgwater 61 shots (2 points)
Tuesday 29th saw Watchet host Taunton Vivary in the quarter final of the Wedmore Plate. Watchet were no match for their opponents on the day, losing by 25 shots overall.
WBC v Taunton Vivary – Wedmore Plate
Watchet Players Only
Pete Bowden, N Virgin, R Rendell, and J Groves Loss 14-17
T Daley, D Bowden, C Rendell, and A Bryant Win 15-12
S Waterman, Phil Bowden, M Webber, and I Trunks Loss 14-24
E Owen, G Woodward, R Groves, and A Knight Loss 8-23
Overall Result WBC 51 shots v Taunton Vivary 76 shots
Saturday 2nd August saw the Watchet A and B Teams on their travels in the county league. Watchet A travelled to North Petherton where they managed to secure a victory by 4 shots overall, picking up 8 points.
WBC v North Petherton – County League
Watchet Players Only
Pete Bowden, M Webber, R Rendell, and I Trunks Loss 16-20
T Daley, N Virgin, C Rendell, and A Bryant Win 23-14
E Owen, R Anthony, R Groves, and A Knight Loss 18-19
Overall Result WBC 57 shots (8 points) v North Petherton 53 shots (4 points)
Watchet B headed to Wellington to B and put in a great performance to win by 25 shots overall and claiming the maximum 12 points on offer.
(Unfortunately, no rink scores are available for this match)
Sunday 3rd saw Watchet return to action in the mixed Exmoor Trophy League. Minehead were the visitors and found their hosts in good form, Watchet winning by 22 shots overall, picking up 13 points.
WBC v Minehead – Exmoor Trophy League
Watchet Players Only
C Bendle, S Bowden, and C Rendell Draw 15-15
D Downer, J Groves, and S Waterman Win 20-19
M Binding, C Bowden, and K Warner Win 23-9
J Eling, C Woodford, and T Daley Win 21-17
L Daley, J Hutchings, and Phil Bowden Loss 17-23
K Saunders, P Perkins, and K Knight Win 18-9
Overall Result WBC 114 shots (13 points) v Minehead 92 shots (3 points)
On Saturday 9th both the Watchet A and B Teams were home again in the county league. Watchet A welcomed Bath B and managed to secure a victory by 35 shots overall, picking up 10 points.
WBC v Bath – County League
Watchet Players Only
Pete Bowden, R Rendell, I Trunks, and J Groves Win 38-18
S Waterman, M Webber, A Knight, and R Hooper Win 29-11
T Daley, R Groves, C Rendell, and A Bryant Loss 17-20
Overall Result WBC 84 shots (10 points) v Bath 49 shots (2 points)
Watchet B hosted Victoria Park Bridgwater and picked up a comfortable victory by 28 shots overall, picking up 10 points.
WBC v Victoria Park – County League
Watchet Players Only
C Bowden, A Archer, K Warner, and Phil Bowden Win 20-15
E Owen, S Gunner, P Keith, and H Edwards Loss 16-20
K Saunders, P Starmer, D Davies, and G Woodward Win 39-12
Overall Result 75 shots (10 points) v Victoria Park Bridgwater 47 shots (2 points)
Sunday 10th saw Watchet A travel to Weston Bath in a rearranged county league fixture. Watchet followed up their victory to previous day with another win by 16 shots overall, picking up 11 points).
WBC v Weston Bath – County League
S Waterman, A Knight, S Hooper, and R Hooper Win 21-13
T Daley, R Groves, C Rendell, and A Bryant Win 21-13
Pete Bowden, C Bowden, I Trunks, and J Groves Draw 17-17
Overall Result WBC 59 shots (11 points) v Weston Bath 47 shots (1 point)
These recent county league results mean both Watchet sides sit within the top two of their respective leagues. With just a couple games to go, they will be hoping to hold onto their positions and gain promotion for next season.
Report 6th July - Watchet Bowling Club (WBC)
Mixed fortunes once again for WBC.
Saturday 21st June saw Watchet B travel to Crewkerne for their latest County League match. In incredibly hot conditions, Watchet found their opponents in good form and fell to a defeat by 13 shots overall but, picking up 2 points for a rink win.
WBC v Crewkerne – County League
Watchet players only. Colin Bowden, Sharon Bowden, Nick Virgin, and Phil Bowden. Win 20-16
Keith Saunders, Richard Beresford, Tickle Daley, and Geoff Woodward Loss 12-23
Ron Anthony, Steve Gunner, Phil Keith, and Derek Bowden Loss 19-25
Overall Result Loss WBC 51 shots (2 points) v Crewkerne 64 shots (10 points)
The following day saw Watchet travel to Williton in the mixed Exmoor Trophy League. Williton took the honours, wining on four of the six rinks and overall by 42 shots, to claim 12 points to Watchet’s 4.
WBC v Williton - Exmoor Trophy League Watchet players only
Diane Downer, Brenda Woodward, and Ian Trunks. Loss 15-18
Jackie Eling, Ed Owen, and Alan Knight. Win 17-13
Martin Downer, Cherry Woodford, and Kay Knight. Loss 9-43
Lynda Daley, Janet Groves, and Geoff Woodward. Loss 12-19
Chrissie Bendle, Norma Wilkinson, and Tickle Daley. Win 26-19
Marilyn Binding, Jackie Hutchings, and Phil Bowden. Loss 10-19
Overall Result Loss WBC 89 shots (4 points) v Williton 131 shots (12 points)
Watchet hosted Ilminster in the National Club Two Fours knockout competition. Watchet players put on a great display to beat their opponents, who include a few current and former England Internationals, by four shots. Watchet now advance to the area final where they will play against Victoria Weston on a neutral green.
WBC v Ilminster – National Club Two Fours Watchet players only
Corey Rendell, Steve Hooper, Ryan Hooper, Ian Trunks. Loss 17-20
Steve Waterman, Ron Rendell, Allan Bryant, Jack Groves. Win 19-12
Overall Result Win WBC 36 Ilminster 32
Saturday 28th June, saw the return of the county league with both Watchet teams playing. Watchet A visited Portishead RBL A and came away victorious, wining on two of three rinks and overall 13 points. Watchet picked up ten points to Portishead RBL’s two points.
WBC v Portishead – County League Tickle Daley, Phil Bowden, Allan Bryant, Ian Trunks. Win 22-11
Steve Waterman, Ed Owen, Ron Rendell, Steve Hooper. Loss 19-22
Ron Anthony, Derek Bowden, Richard Groves, Mike Webber. Win 20-14
Overall Result Loss WBC 61 shots (10 points) v Portishead RBL 48 shots (2 points)
Watchet B were at home to Yeovil C where they slipped to a defeat by five shots, picking up two points for a winning rink.
WBC v Yeovil – County League
Watchet Players. Only Keith Saunders, Clive Norman, Kathy Warner, Phil Keith. Win 23-17
Colin Bowden, Peter Starmer, Steve Gunner, Ashley Archer. Loss 18-21
Janet Groves, Tony Standing, Richard Beresford, Geoff Woodward. Loss 18-26
Overall Result Loss WBC 59 shots (2 points) v Yeovil 64 shots (10 points)
Report 19th June - Watchet Bowling Club (WBC)
WBC approached the next couple of games fearlessly despite the date they were played upon.
Friday 13th June saw WBC host two matches. The first was an Exmoor Trophy League match against Porlock, which the visitors won 117 shots to 84 shots.
WBC v Porlock - Exmoor Trophy League
Watchet players only:
Martin Downer, Jackie Eling, and Tickle Daley. Loss 8-28
Janet Groves, Val Bowden, and Steve Gunner. Loss 12-16
Di Downer, Norma Wilkinson, and Ashley Archer. Win 24-9
Lynda Daley, Nick Virgin, and Phil Bowden. Loss 10-32
Chrissie Bendle, Peter Starmer, and Sharon Bowden. Win 17-13
Marilyn Binding, Cherry Woodford, and Derek Bowden. Loss 13-19
Overall Result Loss WBC 84 shots (4 points) v Porlock 117 shots (8 points)
In the evening, Watchet hosted Williton in the National Club Two Fours. Watchet put on an impressive display to win on both rinks and by 18 shots overall. Watchet will now face Ilminster in the next round.
WBC v Williton – National Club Two Fours
Watchet players only:
Pete Bowden, Ron Rendell, Alan Bryant, and Jack Groves. Win 16-9
Steve Waterman, Richard Groves, Ryan Hooper, and Ian Trunks. Win 24-13
Overall Result Win WBC 40 shots v Williton 22 shots.
Report 10th June - Watchet Bowling Club (WBC)
WBC had a good start to the next two games, resulting in a win in one and only a narrow loss in the other.
On the 8th of June Watchet played away at Minehead in the Exmoor Trophy League and achieved a strong win.
WBC v Minehead - Exmoor Trophy League
WBC Team
Chrissie Bendle, Colin Bowden, Ron Scott. 21-14 Win (2 points)
Di Bramall, Sharon Bowden, Tickle Daley. 22-20 Win (2 points)
Martin Downer, Janet Groves, Kay Knight. 20-16 Win (2 points)
Marilyn Binding, Brenda Woodward, Alan Knight. 20-14 Win (2 points)
Lynda Daley, Keith Saunders, Geoff Woodward. 15-15 Draw (1 point)
Jackie Hutchings, Norma Wilkinson, Ron Rendell. 18-10 Win (2 points)
On Saturday 7th June, Watchet B were at home in the men’s county league. The visitors were Taunton C. Although Watchet won on two of three rinks, Taunton secured a big win on the other rink to take the overall win by 5 shots and claim 8 points to Watchet’s 4.
WBC v Taunton C – Men’s County League
WBC Team
Ashley Archer, Tony Standing, Dave Davies, Geoff Woodward Win 21-16
Keith Saunders, Derek Bowden, Steve Gunner, Ron Scott Loss 9-26
Colin Bowden, Peter Starmer, Eddie Owen, Phil Keith Win 23-16
Overall Result Loss WBC B 53 shots (4 points) v Taunton C 58 shots (8 points)
Report 4th June - Watchet Bowling Club (WBC)
WBC have had mixed fortunes over the next tranche of games…Win some, loose some!
On the 27th May, Kay Knight and Kathy Warner of WBC both travelled to Clevedon to play their National Singles competition. Each match had ebbs and flows.
WBC v Clevedon National Singles Competition
Kay Knight. Loss 16-21
Kathy Warner. Win 21-14
On the 28th May, Kay and Kathy were back in action in the Senior Pairs at home v Ilminster. This was a tough game against Angie Thompson and Heather Grinter, at one point all square, then each team alternatively taking the lead. WBC finally earned the win.
WBC v Ilminster Senior Pairs
Kay Knight, Kathy Warner. Win 19-16
On the 29th May, we played the over 60s mixed double rink against Yeovil.
It was a close game across both rinks. Watchet won overall.
WBC v Yeovil Over 60’s Mixed Rinks
Marilyn Binding, Phil Bowden, Kathy Warner, Alan Knight. Loss 13-17
Kay Knight, Cherril Starmer, Geoff Woodward, Ron Rendell. Win 19-11
Overall Result Win 32-28
On 31st May, Watchet hosted Ilminster in the Top Club competition. Unfortunately, we lost on all four disciplines.
Fours Chrissie Bendle, Norma Wilkinson, Val Bowden, Brenda Woodward 9-25
On the 3rd of June, week two of Jack Stephens league saw Watchet up against Minehead (home and away). At Watchet, the rinks were shared with Minehead winning on one rink by 7 shots and Watchet winning the other by 3 shots. At Minehead, Watchet won on both rinks with one winning convincingly by 12 shots, whilst the other rink picked up 2 shots on the last end to win by 1.
WBC v Minehead Jack Stephens League
Home
C Bowden, S Gunner, A Bryant. Win 22-19
P Starmer, G Woodward, and R Rendel. Loss 12-19
Away
E Owen, R Scott, J Groves. Win 22-10
T Daley, D Bowden, I Trunks. Win 17-16
Overall Result Win WBC 73 shots (9 Points) v Minehead 64 shots (3 Points)
Report 24th May - Watchet Bowling Club (WBC)
WBC continue to do well with only a narrow loss in the friendly game on 24th of May
and an overall win in the competition on the 25th!
On the 24h May, Watchet welcomed Combe Martin for a mixed triple friendly. In what was a close game across all six rinks, Combe Martin came out the winners by seven shots overall.
WBC v Combe Martin H Friendly Mixed Triples
Chris Bendle, Jackie Hutchins, Tickle Daley. Loss 11-19
Peter Bowden, Brenda Woodward, Cherril Starmer. Win 21-18
Marilyn Binding, Jean Hemings, Geoff Woodward. Loss 13-14
Jackie Ealing, Cherry Woodford, Alan Knight. Loss 14-15
Lynda Daley, Peter Starmer, Kay Knight. Loss 13-19
Janet Groves, Colin Bowden, Phil Bowden. Win 18-12
Overall Result Loss 90-97.
Bank Holiday Monday saw the start of the men’s Jack Stephens League. Played across four triples, (Two home and two away), it is contested by each of four local clubs. Week one, saw Watchet up against Porlock. Although the rinks were shared at two apiece, it was Watchet who ran out winners overall by 35 shots and claim six points to Porlock’s five points.
WBC v Porlock (H & A) Jack Stephens Men’s Triples
Home
Eddie Owen, Geoff Woodward, Alan Bryant. Win 31-4
Tickle Daley, Phil Bowden, Jack Groves. Loss 16-18
Away
Steve Waterman, Ron Scott, Ron Rendell. Loss 12-14
Peter Starmer, Pete Bowden, Ian Trunks. Win 19-7
Overall Result Win 78-43 (6points)
Report 13th may - Watchet Bowling Club (WBC) are still on a roll!
On the 13th of May, the Ladies home team had a good game against Somerton in the South West Ladies League (SWLL) despite the rumbling of thunder all around and one heavy rain shower. Somerton started gaining but Watchet managed to pull away resulting in a very good win.
The WBC away team had two debut players for the SWLL who excelled themselves. All the team contributed together very well on a much heavier rink. It was tight fought, low scoring and down to a draw going into the last end. Unfortunately, Watchet were unable to find the win but did manage to avoid the rain.
WBC v Somerton SWLL Fours
Home
Marilyn Binding, Chris Hall, Cherril Starmer, Kay Knight. Win 21 - 11
Away
Nel Groves, Lynda Daley, Brenda Woodward, Kathy Warner Loss 11-12
Overall Result Win 32-23 (2 points).
Report 13th May - Watchet
Bowling Club (WBC) are on a roll!
The
first ladies fixture of the outdoor season took place on the 29th of
April which was a friendly home game against North Petherton. It was very well
supported by our team, indeed we asked our opponents to supply another team. It
was a very enjoyable game that resulted in a good win for WBC.
WBC
v North Petherton (H) Triples
Di Bramall, Brenda Woodward, Kathy Warner. Draw 14 -14
Norma Wilkinson, Jackie Eling, Sharon Bowden. Loss 10-15
Overall Result Win. 73-51.
The
3rd of May saw the start of the Men’s County League season, with
Watchet A team hosting Bristol B. Watchet couldn’t have asked for a better
start, winning on all three rinks and overall by 43 shots to claim 12 points.
Watchet B were away at and to North Petherton B. They also enjoyed their
afternoon, winning on two rinks and by 15 shots overall to claim 10 points.
WBC
A v Bristol B
C Rendell, R Groves, A Knight, I Trunks. Win 30 – 19
S Waterman, M Webber, S Hooper, R Hooper. Win 24 -12
Pe Bowden, R Rendell, A Bryant, J Groves. Win 31 – 11
Overall Result Win. 85 – 42 (12 points)
WBC
B v North Petherton B
K Saunders, R Beresford, E Owen, G Woodward. Win 25 –
15
S Gunner, D Bowden, D Davies, P Keith. Loss 16 – 34
C Bowden, N Virgin, T Daley, Ph Bowden. Win 33 – 10
Overall Result Win. 74 – 59 (10 points)
On
the 10th May, both Watchet sides were away in the Men’s County League. Watchet
A travelled to Congresbury and secured a good win. They won on two of three
rinks and won overall by 11 shots, picking up 10 points. Watchet B went to
Ilminster to face their D Team. Another good game saw them run out winners by
28 shots overall, wining all three rinks to claim the maximum 12 points.
WBC
A v Congresbury A
C Rendell, M Webber, R Hooper, I Trunks. Loss 14- 16
T Daley, R Rendell, A Bryant, J Groves. Win 26 – 18
S Waterman, N Virgin, R Groves, A Knight. Win 20 – 15
Overall Result Win. 60 – 49 (10 points)
WBC
B Team v Ilminster D
C Bendle, C Bowden, E Owen, Ph Bowden. Win 29 - 19
R Anthony, R Beresford, K Warner, H Edwards. Win 23 -
18
J Groves, K Saunders ,
S Gunner, D Davies. Win 22 – 19
Overall Result Win 74-46 (12-0 Points)
And you could try bowls for free at our Open Day on
Sunday 25th May from noon till 4pm at WBC, Culvercliffe Rd., Watchet
TA23 0EN. You just need to bring flat shoes and yourself!
