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                             NEWS FROM TWYFORD BOWLING CLUB
                         IN THIS 2018 SEASON, and OUR 83rd YEAR



SOME REPORTS OF RECENT 2018 MATCHES

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Saturday 11th August.  v. Trentham
Saturday 11th saw Twyford play host to Trentham in a friendly 4 mixed triples match, although, 
the skies were black and threatening with a cold wind, there was plenty of laughter on the green. 
Twyford lost on 3  rinks, and drew 1.  Jan Walker (skip) with Jean Bennett and Neil Patchin once again saved the day,  
managing  to get a draw which saved Twyford from a whitewash. Final score 46- 70 Twyford losing by 24 shots. 
Scores: Brett Sedlacek, Pearl Leavey, Barry Carter 10-14
Steve Chamberlain, Mary Wheeler, Gordon Wheeler 11-20
David Payton, Tina Scherer, Phil Rose 10-21
Jean Bennett, Neil Patchin, Jan Walker 15-15


Wednesday 8th August.  v. Burghfield
Wednesday Twyford travelled to Burghfield for a pleasant evening of 5 mixed triples. 
The game was hard fought on several rinks, skip Gordon Wheeler was losing 3-12 at the half way mark but fought back to end with a draw. 
Jan Walker battled all the way, at the half way mark she was level 5-5 and slowly edging ahead 
when Burghfield got 5 on the 17th end leaving them going into the last end  13-13 but determined Jan Walker, 
with the help of Mr and Mrs Boles triumphed and took the last end to win her game by 1 point. 
Top rink went to Paul Hynes (skip) who fought back after losing a 6 on the 3rd end to win 20-13.  
Nevertheless Burghfield won the match by 8 shots 70-78.
Scores: Steve Chamberlain, Alan Wrigley, Tina Scherer 9-17
Terry Bardwell, A.Harris, P.Hynes 20.13
Brett Sedlacek, Jenny Hynes, Gordon.Wheeler 16-16
Mary Wheeler, Kevin Harding, Phil Rose 11-19
Debbie Boles, Kevin Boles, Jan Walker 14-13


Sunday 5th August.  v. Farley Hill
Twyford started the week with a friendly  away game of 4 mixed rinks at Farley Hill. At the half way stage Twyford were down by 15 shots, 
but a great win by skip Ann Pope 23-4  helped to turn the match around and Twyford won 65-57
Scores: Mike Meeks, Kevin Boles, Peter Gaskell, Ann Pope 23-4
Dave Luscombe, Debbie Boles, Ann Harris, Gordon Wheeler 18-14
Carol Hook, Mary Wheeler, Steve Chamberlain, Neil Patchin 12-15
Brett Sedlacek, Tony Turner, Phil Rose 12-24 




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Satuday 4th August.  v. Glory Mills
On Saturday in the blazing heat Twyford travelled to Glory Mills in Wooburn to what was probably the most challenging green of the season, 
at the half way mark it was a draw17-17 , however practice makes perfect and despite the varying swing of the green, Twyford won by 16 points. 
Top rink was Brett Sedlacek, Tina Scherer and (skip) Phil Rose 26-9
Scores: Jean Benett, Gordon Wheeler, Neil Patchin 12-15
Mike Meeks, Steve Chamberlain, Pete Gaskell, Ann Pope 16-14
Brett Sedlacek, Tina Scherer, Phil Rose 26-9


Friday 3rd August.  v. Wokingham B (KLV)
Fridays KLV against Wokingham B was a game of two halves with Twyford winning at the half way mark, albeit by 2 points, 
but they could not maintain the lead and the prospect of relegation looms 
closer, with losses on all rinks and 17 points adrift and no points.
Scores: Pete Garraway, Wayne Manley, Paul Hynes 10-18
Pete Gaskell, Gordon Wheeler, Barry Carter 12-16
Tony Turner, Brian Stain, Phil Rose 10-15


Wednesday 1st August.  v. Maidenhead Thicket
On Wednesday Twyford travelled to Maidenhead Thicket, for the yearly match for the 'Roy Willet Cup' . 
Roy Willet played for both Twyford and the Thicket and when he died in 2002 it became a yearly event in his memory. 
This year Twyford were the winners by 86-71   Skip Barry Carter's top rink score of 32-5 was a great boost for Twyford who had 2 winning rinks, 
1 drawn rink and 2 losses
Scores: Debbie Boles, Tony Turner, Barry Carter 32-5
Mary Wheeler, Dave Johnson, Phil Rose 10-22
Joan Higgins, Kevin Boles, Brian Stain 14-17
Dave Payton, Tina Scherer, Gordon Wheeler 14-14
Tony Bardwell, Ann Harris, Jan Walker 16-13


Tuesday 31st July.  v. Wokingham
On Tuesday the first match of the week was the ladies who played host to Wokingham for 3 rinks of triples, in a very tight game, 
the score zig zagged throughout the match, Twyford were ahead at the half way mark, but Wokingham edged ahead to win by 3 shots. 
Twyford's top rink was skipped by Tina Scherer 16-15 , final score 41-44
Scores: Debbie Boles, Carol Hook, Ann Pope 10-13
Pat Wright, Jenny Hynes, Ann Harris 15-16
Trish Gaskell, Jean Bennett, Tina Scherer 16-15

Tuesday 31st July.  v. Reading B (KL)
Also on Tuesday the men played an away Kennet League match against Reading B, winning 2 rinks and losing 2. Paul Hynes was playing with a man short 
so lost a percentage of his score to take him from 30-12 to 22-12. The final score was 74-83 with Twyford ending with 4 points to Readings 10
Scores: Pete Garraway, Ken Pope, Dave Johnson, Barry Carter 11-28
Steve Chamberlain, Pete Gaskell, Phil Rose 23-28
Terry Thorne, Kevin Boles, Gordon Wheeler, Wayne Manley 18-15
Tony Turner, Brian Stain, Paul Hynes 22-12


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Sunday 29th July.  Alf Prime Triples
Sunday was an In-House competition day,  with 8 teams competing for the 'Alf Prime Triples Competition' a yearly event. 
Played over several rounds ending with two teams who will now go through and play the final in September at the Finals Weekend, 
the two teams are:
Peter Gaskell, Tina Scherer, Dave Johnson (skip)
Jean Bennett, Steve Chamberlain, Phil Rose.(skip)


Saturday 28th July.  v. Shiplake
On Saturday Twyford travelled to Shiplake, though judging by the score they probably wished they hadn't bothered. 
Shiplake won by a decisive 32 points, winning 3 of the 4 rinks. Our top rink was skipped by Neil Patchin with a very respectable 25-10.
Scores: Kevin Boles, Steve Chamberlain, Ann Harris 7-16
Debbie Boles, Alan Wrigley, Phil Rose 7-27
Ruth Copp, Tony Turner, Neil Patchin 25-10
Dave Payton, Terry Thorne, Ann Pope 8-26


Friday 27th July.  v. Maiden Erleigh (KLV)
In the KLV Twyford welcomed Maiden Erleigh, but disappointingly lost by 3 points 44-47,  losing on 2 of the 3 rinks, 
resulting in just 2 points with 8 going to the opposition. Paul Hynes skipped Twyford's top rink 20-12, being his third wining rink of the week, 
although on Wednesday he was playing for the opposition.
Scores: Peter Garraway, Wayne Manley. Paul Hynes 20-12
Steve Chamberlain, Peter Gaskell, Barry Carter 11-17
Kevin Boles, Tony Turner, Gordon Wheeler 13-18


Wednesday 25th July.  v. Tilehurst
A change of fortunes on Wednesday when Twyford played host to Tilehurst for a  friendly 5 rink mixed triples match, 
losing by 2 rinks to 3 with a shortfall 35 points. although one of the Tilehurst winning rinks was skipped by Paul Hynes a Twyford player 
as Tilehurst were short on manpower, it was a good friendly game, on a very hot summers evening.
Scores:  Debbie Boles, Dave Johnson, Phil Rose 27-15
Dave Payton, Kevin Harding, Ann Harris 7-21
Terry Bardwell, Tony Turner, Jan Walker 7-24
Joan Higgins, Alan Wrigley, Gordon Wheeler 19-8
Kevin Boles, Mary Wheeler, Tina Scherer 5-32


Tuesday 25th July.  v. Wargrave (KL)
A great result on Tuesday for the men in the Kennet League against near neighbours Wargrave. Winning conclusively, 
they were ahead from start to finish on all four rinks, giving them a well deserved 14 points.
Scores: Steve Chamberlain, Alan Wrigley, Peter Gaskell, Phil Rose 23-10
Tony Turner, Gerry Wise, Kevin Harding, Paul Hynes 20-12
Terry Thorne, Kevin Boles, Gordon Wheeler, Wayne Manley 22-10
Ian Little, Ken Pope, Dave Johnson, Barry Carter 23-17


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Saturday 21st July.  v. Southampton OBC
On Saturday Twyford played away, with a trip to Southampton for six mixed triples.
At the halfway mark it was neck and neck with Twyford leading by 1 shot 55-54 but Southampton proved too much and won 90-117. 
It was the ladies who shone in the sun with top rink skipped by Tina Scherer 30-16, with  good a back up from skip Ann Harris, 21-10.
Scores: Dave Luscombe, Mary Wheeler, Barry Carter 13-10
Rodney Tomes, John Pawley, Tina Scherer 30.16
Carol Hooke, Alan Wrigley, Gordon Wheeler 8-20
Chris Mathews, Jean Bennett, Phil Rose 10-31
Steve Chamberlain, Dawn Hurrell, Jan Walker 8-30
Iain Little, Kevin Harding, Ann Harris 21-10 

Friday 20th July.  v. Wokingham A  (KLV)
The men travelled to Wokingham for the Friday KLV in what was a disappointing game, losing on 2 of the 3 rinks 
Gordon Wheeler (6-25) B.Stain (10-22) B.Carter (20-16)gaining just 2 points to Wokingham's 8
Scores: D.Payton, Peter Gaskell, Barry Carter 20-16
Alan Wrigley, Tony Turner, Gordon Wheeler 6-25
Kevin Harding, Wayne Manley, Brian Stain 10-22

Thursday 19th July.  v. Royal Household
On Thursday Twyford's ladies played 3 rinks of triples at an away fixture against Royal Household at Windsor. 
At the midway point Twyford had inched ahead winning 25-22 but by the end Windsor had upped their game and won the match 32-48
Scores: Debbie Boles, Jean Bennett, Rita Orde 16-14
Pat Wright, Ann Pope, Tina Scherer 4-14
Trish Gaskell, Ann Harris, Jan Walker 12-14


Tuesday 17th July.  v. Wokingham 'C'  (KL)
In the Kennett League Twyford had a great result playing at home against  Wokingham 'C' Twyford won on all four rinks led by 
Barry Carter (23 - 9), Brian Stain (27 - 11), Phil Rose (19 - 14), and Nick Orde (25 - 11).  Overall, Twyford won by 94 - 45 shots, 
meaning that Twyford gained all 14 points from the game 
Scores: Pete Garraway, Ken Pope, Dave Johnson, Barry Carter 23-9
Steve Chamberlain, Kevin Harding, Alan Turner, Brian Stain 27-11
Kevin Boles, Mike Meeks, Gordon Wheeler, Nick Orde 25-11
Peter Gaskell, Alan Wrigley, Paul Hynes, Phil Rose 19-14




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Saturday 14th July.  v. Great Holland's 
Finally a friendly on Saturday playing 3 triples against Great Holland's finished a successful week on a on a winning note. 
Twyford won on 2 of the 3 rinks with Ann Pope having the winning rink.  Twyford won by 46-37.
Scores: A.Wrigley, J.Bennett, N.Orde 11-14
K.Boles, P.Rose, R.Orde 15-14
D.Boles, S.Chamberlain, A.Pope 20-9

Friday 13th July.  v. Palmer Park
Another win in men's KLV Div 1 against Palmer Park on Friday confirmed the change of fortune, Twyford won two triples led by 
Barry Carter (20 - 11) and Nick Orde (16 - 13), with the third triple led by Brian Stain being drawn (18 - 18).  Overall, 
Twyford won the game by 54 to 42 shots, to gain 9 points in the league compared to the 1 point gained by Palmer Park for the drawn triple.
Scores: K.Harding, A.Turner, B.Stain 18-18
S.Chamberlain, P.Hynes, N.Orde 16-13
P.Gaskell, G.Wheeler, B.Carter 20-11

Wednesday 11th July.  v. Wargrave (Daws Cup) postponed.
Wednesday should have seen a Cup match with Wargrave, but was cancelled by our opponents due to the world cup (as it seems many clubs games were)

Tuesday 10th July.  v. Hurst
Twyford ladies must be hoping their luck has changed following a very good win at home against Hurst on Tuesday. Playing 3 triples 
Twyford won on all 3 rinks, with a 30 point advantage 43-13.
Scores: P.Wright,T.Scherer. A.Harris 12-6	
G.Allum, J.Bennett, R.Orde 19-3
D.Boles, M.Wheeler, J.Walker 12-4

Tuesday 10th July.  v. Woodley (KL)
Also on Tuesday Twyford's men played an away in the KL East Division 3 against Woodley.  Twyford won on two rinks led by 
Barry Carter (23 - 19) and Phil Rose (17 - 16); but lost on the two rinks led by Brian Stain (16 - 24) and Nick Orde (16 - 20).  
Overall, Twyford lost by 72 - 79 shots, meaning that Twyford gained 4 points, against the 10 points gained by Woodley.
Scores: P.Garraway, R.Dressden, W.Manley, B.Stain 16-24
K.Boles, G.Wise, P.Hynes, P.Rose 17-16
P.Gaskell, K.Pope, D.Johnson, B.Carter 23-19
A.Turner, M.Meeks, G.Wheeler, N.Orde 16-20.


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Sunday 8th July.  Presidents v Captains BBQ Day
And finally on Sunday the traditional BBQ followed by Presidents versus Captains, a great social occasion followed by a competitive game, 
though  in the searing heat it was decided 10 ends would be enough. It was very close, 
the captains winning by 2 games to 1 with just 3 shots in it 28-25.
Scores: Debbie Boles, Gerry Wise, Barry Carter   V   Mary Wheeler, Ken Pope, Brian  Stain 6-10
Kevin Boles ,Tina Scherer, Tony Philips, Gordon Wheeler  V Gill Allum, Neill Patchin, Steve Chamberlain, Ann Harris 6-11 
Rodney Tomes, Jean Bennett, Wayne Manley  V   Mike Rowland, Mike Meeks, Ann Pope 13-7

Friday 6th July.  v. Suttons 'A' (KLV)
A disastrous result for the men on Friday in the KLV Division 1 against Suttons 'A' team.  Twyford lost all three triples led by Barry Carter (12 - 31), 
Gordon Wheeler (18 - 21) and Brian Stain (4 - 20).  Overall, Twyford lost by 34 - 72 shots, 
meaning that it was null points for Twyford, against all 10 points gained by Suttons 'A'.
Scores: Kevin Boles, Wayne Manley, Gordon Wheeler 18-21
Steve Chamberlain, Alan Turner, Brian Stain 4-20
Pete Gaskell, Kevin Harding, Barry Carter 12-31

Friday 6th July.  County Triples at Suttons 
Also on Friday evening the men competed in the quarter final County Triples at Suttons a great achievement for 
Phil Rose, Paul Hynes and Nick Orde to get so far, but alas they were out played by S.Winkskill and his team from Tilehurst who won 26-5.


Tuesday 3rd July.  v. Great Hollands
Tuesday finally bought success to the ladies triples. The ladies travelled to Great Hollands, 
where skip Ann Pope won her rink with a great back up from Trish Gaskell, the final score was a close 29-26 
Scores: Jean Bennett, Tina Scherer, Jan Walker 12-15
Trish Gaskell, Ann Harris, Ann Pope 17-11 

Tuesday 3rd July.  v. Suttons 'B' (KL)
Twyford won their home game in the KL East 3rd Division against a Suttons 'B' team. 
Twyford won on two rinks led by Brian Stain (23 - 19) and Nick Orde (20 - 10) respectively; 
and lost on two rinks led by Barry Carter (17 - 19) and Phil Rose (14 - 22) respectively.  
This resulted in a 74 - 70 shots victory for Twyford, which gave them 10 points in the league for the win, 
with 4 points going to the Suttons 'B' team.
Scores: Terry Thorn, Ken Pope, Alan Turner, Barry Carter 17-19
Pete Gaskell, Kevin Harding, Paul Hynes, Phil Rose 14-22
Gerry Wise, Kevin Boles, Wayne Manley, Brian Stain 23-19
Rodney Tomes, Mike Meeks, Gordon Wheeler, Nick Orde 20-10



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Sunday 1st July.  Davis Tate Triples Trophy
Sunday was competition time with 8 teams competing for the Davis Tate Triples Trophy, once again a very hot afternoon, 
but it was a good friendly contest, the winners were Ann Harris skip, Ken Pope (man of the match) and Tony Turner. 
Davis Tate manager Amy Shields was on hand to present the trophy.


Saturday 1st July.  Summer Fun Day
Saturday was Fun Day for Twyford, old and new members came together for a relaxed afternoon in the scorching heat, 
competing in a variety of different games on the green, great fun was had by all.


Wednesday 29th June.  v. Bracknell 'A'
Fridays KLV was an away game against  Bracknell 'A'.  Twyford won only one triple led by Nick Orde, 
and lost the other two triples led by Barry Carter and Brian Stain.  Overall, Twyford lost by 42-57 shots 
meaning that Twyford only gained 2 points, against the 8 points gained by Bracknell 'A' 
Scores: Peter Gaskell, Wayne Manley, Barry Carter 17-23
Kevin Harding, Gordon Wheeler, Brian Stain 8-19
Kevin Boles, Paul Hynes, Nick Orde 17-15


Wednesday 27th June.  v. Palmer Park
Wednesday 27th was a home game of 5 mixed triples on a very hot evening , against Palmer Park.  
It was another  bad result for Twyford, losing on all rinks.63-108
Scores: Kevin Boles, Tony Turner, Jan Walker 19-25
Mike Rowland, Tina Scherer, Nick Orde 14-18
Alan Wrigley, Dave Johnson, Neil Patchin 9-18
Jean Bennett, Terry Thorn, Rita Orde 14-19
Debbie Boles, Kevin Harding, Phil Rose 7-28 


Monday 25th June.  Champion of Champions
Monday evening saw Twyford's  Barry Carter take on Richard Heathman from Windsor & Eton in the Champion of Champions, 
it was an enthralling game with nothing to choose between the two, Carter finally took it on the last end to win 21-20


Sunday 24th June.  v. Reading
On Sunday Twyford travelled to Reading for a friendly 5 rinks of triples. A perfect sunny afternoon for bowls that ended with 
Reading winning 66-95, Twyford's top rink was skipped by Phil Rose, with Jean  Bennett and Peter Gaskell 16-12.
Scores: Trish Gaskell, Terry Thorn, Ann Harris 17-22
Debbie Boles, Peter Mott, Rita Orde 7-30
Jean Bennett, Peter Gaskell, Phil Rose 16-12
Steve Chamberlain, Tony Turner, Pearl Leavey 15-13
Darren Smith, Kevin Boles, Nick Orde11-18


A  quiet Tuesday for Twyford, with a bye for the men's KL and no ladies triples



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Saturday 16th June.  v. Desborough
On Saturday Twyford (short on players) travelled to old friends Desborough for a 6 rink triples match. 
The rain threatened, but luckily held off and a good time was had by all. Twyford's top rink was skipped by Phil Rose, 
with Ann Harris and Katie Cole, unlucky Gordon Wheeler who was winning for the whole game, but lost 3, on the last end, 
to lose his game.
A close match, and a win for Desborough  93-106. 
Scores: Carol Hooke, Steve Chamberlain, Paul Hynes 16-20
Kate Coles, Ann Harris, Phil Rose 27-9
Stefan Jasiewicz, Tina Scherer, Tony Buckley 8-28
Mandy.Dev.Batt. Alan Wrigley, Jan Walker 15-14
Simran Thaman, Ann Pope, Gordon Wheeler 16-18
Mary Wheeler, Mark Harris, Brian Stain 11-17  


Friday 15th June.  v. Wokingham B (KLV)
KLV, On Friday Twyford lost on 2 rinks with Brian Stain who skipped his rink to a 20-10 saving the day brilliantly 
for the third time this week.  Shots for Twyford were 43 with 50 against, resulting in a 8 - 2 points win for Reading B. 
Scores: Kevin Boles, Peter Gaskell, Brian Stain 20-10
Steve Chamberlain, Paul Hynes, Phil Rose 11-18
Alan Wrigley, Wayne Manley, Grdon Wheeler 12-22


Thursday 14th June.  County Pairs  v. Sunningdale 
On Thursday Phil Rose and Paul Hynes were ready for the next leg of the County Pairs in a home match against Sunningdale, 
they played a steady confident game resulting in a  23-11 win to take them through to a place in the last 16. 


Wednesday 13th June.  v. Hurst
On Wednesday evening it was Hurst turn to travel to Twyford for a 5 mixed triples match.  Hurst won on 3 rinks, 
with Twyford's top rink skipped by Tina Scherer with Mike Rowland and Alan Wrigley. The final score was a convincing win 
for Hurst 62-105
Scores: Rowland Dreesden, Steve Chamberlain, Brian Stain 17-15
Debbie Boles, Kevin Boles, Nick Orde 13-26
Mike Roland, Alan Wrigley, Tina Scherer 20-11
Kevin Harding, Jean Bennett, Neil Patchin 4-27  
Joan Higgins, Terry Thorne, Dave Johnson 8-26


Tuesday 12th June.  v. Reading B (KL)
Kennet League, Tuesday a home game against Reading B, once again for the second night running Twyford lost on 3 of the 4 rinks 
and once again it was Brian Stain who kept the Twyford flag flying, by playing great bowls.  Shots for Twyford were 60, 
with 87 against, resulting in a 
12-2 points win for Reading B. 
Scores: Steve Chamberlain, Iain Meeks, Wayne Manley, Brian Stain 25-14
Terry Thorne, Peter Gaskell, Paul Hynes, Phil Rose 14-24  
Peter Garraway, Kevin Boles, Alan Turner, Barry Carter 15-18
Gerry Wise, Kevin Harding, Gordon Wheeler, Nick Orde 6-31


Tuesday 12th June.  v. Hurst
On Tuesday the Twyford ladies were in action, travelling to near neighbours Hurst for a  3 rink triples, alas losing on all 3 rink.
Scores: Pat Wright, Jean Bennet/Ann Harris, Rita Orde 6-28
Debbie Boles, Pearl Leavey, Jan Walker 13-18
Moira Moule, Tina Scherer, Ann Pope 12-21


Sunday 11th June.  v. Wokingham C (KL)
Kennet League, . On Monday Twyford played Wokingham C  in a replay of a game that was abandoned on the 29th May due to a downpour, 
Twyford lost on 3 rinks and won 1.  Shots for Twyford were 54, with 88 against, resulting in a 12-2 points win for Wokingham.
Scores: Iain Little, Mike Meeks, Gordon Wheeler,  Nick Orde 4-29
Steve Chamberlain, Peter Gaskell, Paul Hynes, Phil Rose 16-25
Kevin Boles, Will Reid, Dave Johnson, Barry Carter 14-16
Alan Turner, Mike Rowland, Wayne Manley, Brian Stain 20-18



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In the County Pairs Phil Rose and Paul Hynes travelled to Desborough and after a very bad start, 
losing 6 on the first end the game evened out,  and at 21 ends it was 18 all, necessitating an extra end. 
Desborough were holding 3, but Rose who had the last wood triumphantly took the game. 19-18


Sunday 10th June.  v. Sunningdale
Despite losing on 4 of the 5 rinks at Sunnindale on Sunday, 
Twyford's only  winning rink  with skip Gordon Wheeler with wife Mary and Steve Chamberlain  
managed an impressive 32-6 to win the match 86-80.


Saturday 9th June.  v. Suttons
Saturday 9th saw Twyford journey to Suttons where the team and the green proved too much for everyone, 
Twyford were trailing the whole time and lost on every rink, though skip Barry Carter got within one point on his rink. 
Final score. 58-85
Scores: Iain Little, Jean Bennett, Tina Scherer, Nick Orde 12-23
Debbie Boles, Ann Pope, Phil Rose 12-25
Kevin Boles, Steve Chamberlain, Jan Walker 17-19
Terry Thorne, Rita Orde, Barry Carter 17- 18


Thursday 7th June.  v. Wargrave
Also on Thursday 7th the ladies played host to their neighbours Wargrave in a three rink triple, 
losing on two of the 3 rinks.
Scores: Pat Wright, Carol Hooke, Ann Pope, 9-15
Debbie Boles, Jean Bennett, Jan Walker 14-19
Trish Gaskell, Pearl Leavey, Rita Orde 19-10


Thursday 7th June.  v. Maiden Erlegh A  (KLV)
KLV,  On Thursday 7th Twyford�s bowlers won their away game against Maiden Erlegh A.  
Twyford won two of their triples  and lost one triple, to win the match by 57 - 53 shots. 
This result gives Twyford victory by 8 points to two points for Maiden Erlegh A in the Central East Division 1.
Scores: Peter Gaskell, Nick Orde,  Phil Rose 22-20
Ken Pope Alan Turner, Brian Stain 15-21
Steve Chamberlain, Paul Hynes, Barry Carter 20-12


Wednesday 6th June.  v. Shiplake
On Wednesday 6th Twyford hosted a 5 rink mixed triples against Shiplake. Losing on 4 of the 5 rinks, 
when the ever successful P. Rose who was losing on the 17th end, managed a sneaky 4 on the last end to give him the game.
Scores: Mike Rowland, Tina Scherer, Dave Johnson 11-19
Kevin Harding, Jan Walker, Phil Rose 20-18
Joan Higgins, Tony Turner, Neil Patchin 10-17
Roland Dresssden, Ann Harris, Rita Orde 5-21
Jean Bennett, Steve Chamberlain, Nick Orde 17-24


Tuesday 5th June.  v. Wargrave (KL)
On Tuesday 5th Twyford's  KL team travelled to Wargrave and won their Div 3 games.  
The team won by 74 - 63 shots on three rinks, and lost on one; thereby winning the match by 12 points to 2.  
Scores: Alan Turner, Kevin Harding, Wayne Manley, Brian Stain  16-15
Steve Chamberlain, Mike Meeks, Ken Pope, Nick Orde10-24
Terry Thorn, Peter Gaskell, Paul Hynes, Phil Rose 27-14
Iain Little, Kevin Boles, Dave Johnson, Barry Carter 21-10



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Saturday 2nd June.  University of Reading (KL)
On Saturday 2nd Twyford played host to University of Reading Bowls Club, a warm pleasant afternoon perfect for bowls.  
Twyford lost 62- 80 although it was two rinks apiece with Twyford's secret weapon of Mr and Mrs Orde, 
who both skipped a rink and both won.
Scores: Carol Hooke, Alan Wrigley,  Jan Walker 15-19
Pearl Leavey, Tina Scherer, Neil Patchin 9-29
Jean Bennett, Peter Gaskell, Rita Orde 17-15
Debbie Boles, Steve Chamberlain, Nick Orde 21-17 


Friday 1st June.  Wokingham A  (KLV)
On Friday the Twyford's men played the KLV against Wokingham A. Twyford only won on one triple, 
skipped by Nick Orde, narrowly lost on the last end in the second triple, and were well beaten in the third triple,  
losing overall by 8 shots (47 - 55).   Points Twyford 2  Wokingham A  8.
Scores:  Kevin Harding, Wayne Manley, Brian Stain 15-30
Kevin Boles, Paul Hynes, Nick Orde 18-9
Peter Gaskell, Alan Turner, Barry Carter 14-16


Tuesday 29th May.  Palmer Park & Wokingham C (KL)
Twyford  had a bad start to the week on Tuesdays, with the Ladies Triples and the Kennet league both abandoned 
due to heavy rain. In the County Fours the Twyford ladies were well outplayed by Didcot losing  6-34, 
however Phil Rose and Paul Hynes were successful in the County Pairs against the strong 
opposition of Sunningdale, coming out victorious 20-18.


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Sunday 27th May.  Farley Hill
Sunday was an entirely different matter when Twyford welcomed Farley Hill, it was a hot humid afternoon with storms forecast, luckily the predicted storms held off. This time Twyford won on all four rinks, with skip Phil Rose having top rink. Final score 72-48. 
Scores: Iain Little, Tina Scherer, Phil Rose 22-11
Tony Turner, Ann Pope, Neil Patchin 16-11
Kevin Harding, Wayne Manley, Jan Walker  20-14
Trish Gaskell, Steve Chamberlain, Paul Hynes  14-12


Saturday 26th May.  Desborough
The week finished with two friendly games, the first on Saturday, Twyford welcomed Desborough for a highly enjoyable and very warm afternoon of 6 triples. It was a very disappointing result with Skip Nick Orde winning the only rink for Twyford, whilst Barry Carter and Rita Orde , both had very close games. Final result 100-124 to Desborough.
Scores:  Carol Tupling, Kevin Boles, Nick Orde 17-12
Mike Rowland, Pearl Leavey, Gordon Wheeler 13-24
Kevin Harding, Tina Scherer, Barry Carter 19-21
Debbie Boles, Steve Chamberlain, Phil Rose 18-23
Eric Cox, Terry Thorn, Ann Pope 16-25  Nicola Jones, Alan Wrigley, Rita Orde 17-19


Thursday 24th May.  Palmer Park (KLV)
KLV Central East Division 1 - Week 4 Result
Twyford won two triples, both by 1 shot; but lost the third triple by 3 shots, to lose the match overall by 1 shot (42 - 43).  So, Palmer Park won the match 6 - 4 on points.
Scores: Rodney Tomes, Kevin Harding, Paul Hynes 16.15
Peter Gaskell, Alan Turner, Brian Stain 12-11
Steve Chamberlain, Ken Pope, Nick Orde 14-17


Tuesday 22nd May.  Woodley  (KL)
While in the evening it was the turn of the men in the Kennet League, they had a good result. winning  on 3 rinks, 
losing on 1. Phil Rose's team achieved a very high score with a rather one-sided result; Brian Stain's team also 
achieved another high scoring result; Nick Orde  also won. Twyford won convincingly on shots (93-68) and points 12 -2
Scores: Steve Chamberlain, Kevin Harding, Gordon Wheeler, Nick Orde 17-11
Alan Wrigley, Peter Gaskell, Paul Hynes, Phil Rose 40-8
Peter Garraway, Gerry Wise, Alan Turner, Brian Stain 27-18            
Ken Pope, Kevin Harding, Dave Johnson, Barry Carter 9-31


Tuesday 22nd May.  Shiplake   Ladies Triples
Tues afternoon saw Twyford  ladies welcome Shiplake who could only muster  2 teams, but a pleasant afternoon ensued, 
in very warm conditions. Twyford won on both rinks, final score  25-19
Scores:  Jean Bennett, Tina Scherer, Rita Orde 21-10    Pat Wright, Pearl Leavey, Ann Harris  24-9


County Games.
Phil Rose continued his winning streak last week when he skipped Paul Hynes, Nick Orde against Windsor Great Park 
in a county  triples  match, winning  22-13 taking Twyford through to the quarter finals.
Ist round County pairs
Phil Rose , Paul Hynes bt Great Holland 25-10      Barry Carter, Brian Stain bt Windsor and Eton 28-13
Men's Four Wood Champion of Champions Competition
Barry Carter bt P Cook of Crowthorne 20 -6



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Friday 18th May.  Sutton A (KLV)
The KLV Twyford men were well and truly beaten by Sutton A, losing on all three triples going down by 0-10 points. 44-69
Scores: Mike Rowland, Pete Gaskell, Barry Carter 12-28
Steve Chamberlain, Paul Hynes, Nick Orde 15-21
Peter Garraway, Wayne Manley, Nick Orde 17-20 


Thursday 17th May.  Windsor & Eton
Twyford ladies were supposed to be playing away against Windsor & Eton but because of Harry and Meghans wedding, 
Windsor lost use of their green for the week so instead came to Twyford, resulting in our first win of the season 
thanks to skip Ann Harris who won by a good margin giving Twyford a very slender win of  45-42
Scores: Trish Gaskell, Tina Scherer, Jan Walker 11-18
Joan Higgins, Jean Bennett, Rita Orde 14-20
Moira Moule, Carol .Hooke, Ann Harris 20-4


Tuesday 15th May.  Sutton B (KL)
Twyford's Kennet League Team, played an away match against Sutton B
it was a disappointing evening for Twyford, losing by 20 shots overall, and won on only one rink (Phil Rose), 
gaining just 2 points, so Twyford lost 2 - 12.
Scores: Terry Thorn, Pete Gaskell, Paul Hynes, Phil Rose  21-18
Steve Chamberlain, Mike Meeks, Garry Wheeler, Nick Orde  16-28
Ian Little, Alan Wriggley, Dave .Johnson, Barry Carter  18-21
Pete Garraway, Ken Pope, Wayne Manley, Brian Stain  17.25


Monday 14th May.  Royal Household (County Game)
Monday evening saw a third round men's triples county match against Royal Household, a tough match, 
every point was hard fought, the game was equal at the 17th end with it all to play for, Paul Hines, 
Nick Orde and skip Phil Rose came good on the last end and won the match 14 - 11 which takes them through to the last 16.
Meanwhile the Ladies County Fours was a very exciting game, at half time Twyford were down 5-21 playing at the Royal Household, 
but a remarkable fightback saw them at level peggins at 21 ends, needing an extra end 
before a jubilant Twyford  Ann Harris, Ann Pope, Rita Orde, Jan Walker  succeeded in winning 23-22 and also going through to the last 16.


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Sat. 12th May. Maidenhead Town
On Saturday Twyford played a friendly away fixture against Maidenhead Town, 
as the match started so did the rain, which steadily got worse causing the game to be abandoned after 10 ends.  
The 4 mixed triples match was drawn on rinks with 2 wins each, but the point difference gave the game to Town. 
The final score 27-33
Scores: Peter Gaskell, Tina Scherer, Barry Carter 9-8
Jean Bennett, Gordon Wheeler, Rita Orde 10-4
Mary Wheeler, Steve Chamberlain, Phil Rose, 2-13
Neil Patchin, Ann Pope, Nick Orde, 6-8

Fri. 11th May. Bracknell A (KLV)
Friday 11th saw Twyford's luck change, the men  finally winning while playing the KLV, Twyford won on two rinks. 
The final score 58-52 giving Twyford a win of 8-2
Scores: Steve Chamberlain, Paul Hynes, Nick Orde 19-14
Ken Pope, Peter Gaskell, Barry Carter 15-23
Mike Rowlands, Phil Rose, Brian Stain 24-15

Wed. 9th May. Wokingham
On Wednesday evening Twyford  welcomed Wokingham  for a friendly fixture of 5 mixed triples, Twyford were outplayed on 3 rinks but skip Jan Walker was top rink with a good win 22-13 and Nick Orde also won with a very close win. The final score was 69-99
Scores: John Rowe, Steve Chamberlain, Ann Pope 11-21
Mike Rowlands, Jean Bennett, Paul Hynes 7-26
Rodney Tomes, Tina Scherer, Phil Rose 10-23
Gerry Wise, Dave  Johnson, Jan Walker 22-13
Joan Higgins, Ken Pope, Nick Orde 17-16

Tue. 8th May. Caversham
On Tuesday the Twyford ladies  travelled  to Caversham for their 2nd game in the ladies mixed triples, but once again were unsuccessful, losing on two rinks out of 3, although skip Jan Walker had a  convincing win  30 - 9, albeit playing with (Sue Harris) a stand in player from Caversham. The final score 47-56.
Scores: Moira Moules, Jean Bennett, Ann Pope   7-22
Pearl Leavey, Ann Harris, Rita Orde 10-25
Sue Harris, Tina Scherer, Jan Walker 30-9 



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What a difference a week makes

Sun. 12th May. Burghfield
Finally on Sunday 6th, playing Burghfield on a fabulously hot sunny day, alas we lost, 88-100
Score: Kevin Bowles, Peter Gaskell, Ann Pope 16-11
Debbie Bowles, Steve Chamberlain, Wayne Manley 8-26
Trish Gaskell, Jan Walker, Phil Rose  30-15 
Mike Rowlands, Pearl Leavey, G.Wheeler 26-11
Jean Bennett, Allan Wrigley, Neil Patchin 8-37.

Sat. 6th May. TBC Open Day
Saturday saw a very successful OPEN DAY, probably the most successful Twyford have ever had, with gloriously sunny weather, the club was bursting with people.

Fri. 4th May. Great Holland's A (KLV)
On Friday the men's KLV over 55 managed to secure 4 points after winning two of the three rinks against Great Holland's A. The final score. 42-53
Score: Peter Gaskell, Wayne Manley, Barry Carter 8-29
Gordon Wheeler, Tony Turner, Brian Stain 17-15
Steve Chamberlain, Paul Hynes, Nick Orde 17-9

Thu. 3rd May. Maidenhead Town
The Twyford ladies travelled to Maidenhead Town on Thursday, and got off to a strong start leading on all 3 rinks after 5 ends, alas maybe it was the sudden appearance of the sun, but they ended up losing on all rinks. The final score was 33-80
Score: Doris Robinson, Tina Scherer, Rita Orde 9-27
Moira Moule, Carol Hooke, Ann Harris 13-32
Debbie Boles, Trish Gaskell, Jan Walker 11-21

Wed. 2nd May. Tilehurst
Followed on a still chilly Wednesday evening with  4 mixed triples at Tilehurst, a very close match with  Twyford losing by 3 points,  once again P.Rose played well with the only winning rink. 
The final score was 57-60
Score:Ken Pope, Rita Orde, Barry Carter 13-16
Tina Scherer, Paul Hynes, Ann Pope 10-20:
Steve Chamberlain, Jan Walker, Phil Rose 21-9
Mike Rowland, Ann Harris, Nick Orde 13-15

Tue. 1st May. Maidenhead Town B (KL)
Twyfords first match of the season  began on an unbelievably cold Tuesday evening  in the men's   Kennet League against Maidenhead Town B, losing on 3 rinks with P.Rose managing to secure a draw on the last end, the final score was  63-73. 
Score: Steve Chamberlain, Kevin Harding, Gordon Wheeler, Nick Orde 17-23
 Pete Garraway, Ken Pope, Wayne Manley, Brian Stain 15-17
 Alan Wrigley, Kevin Bowles, Dave Johnson, Barry Carter 15-17
 Mike Rowland, Peter Gaskell, Paul Hynes, Phil Rose 16-16


THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER





















Thanks go to Mike Self, for providing all the reports and results for the season as shown below.
The 2017 season has now wound up culminating in the Club Championship Finals.


Finals Week-end 9/10th September.

Twyford held a successful finals weekend despite the wet conditions, with a total of thirteen competitions contested over the two days. 
 The highlight of the weekend was the ladies championship in which Ann Pope staged a strong comeback from 10-3 down to level things up 
at 19-19 before Ann Harris picked up the two shots needed for victory. In the mens championship there was an impressive win for 
Barry Carter against Paul Hynes who led 7-6 at 6 ends before Carter imposed his class on the game, scoring 15 shots over the next 7 ends
 to claim victory by 21 shots to 8. An extra end was required to settle a closely contested mixed triples game which eventually went to 
Nick Orde, Gordon Wheeler and Jean Bennett by 17 shots to 16. The best individual performance of the weekend came from Brian Stain who 
won three of the four finals that he took part in with victories in the mixed handicap, mens two wood and the husband and wife 
competition. In the mixed pairs Mike Self and Annette Stain maintained their unbeaten record in the competition, winning for the third 
time in four years, but were pushed all the way by Mick Kenway and  Kathy Lewis before picking up five shot in the last two ends to win 
by 19 shots to 13. The mens novices went to Terry Thorne by 21 shots to 12 and Carol Hooke took the ladies novices by 21 shots to 15. 

Full results:

Mens Championship - Barry Carter 21 Paul Hynes 8

Ladies Championship - Ann Harris 21 Ann Pope 19

Mixed Handicap Singles -  Brian Stain 21 Gordon Wheeler 11

Veterans Cup � Gordon Wheeler 10 Brian Stain 5

Husband & Wife � Brian & Annette Stain 21 Nick & Rita Orde 18

Mens Two Wood � Brian Stain 12 Terry Thorne 11

Ladies Two Wood � Rita Orde 18 Ann Harris 8

Mens Novices � Terry Thorne 21 Steve Chamberlain 12

Ladies Novices � Carol Hooke 21 Joan Higgins 15

Mens Pairs � Nick Orde & Peter Garraway 22 Tony Phillips & Dave Johnson 18

Ladies Pairs - Rita Orde & Kathy Lewis 23 Ann Pope & Ann Harris 14

Mixed Pairs � Mike Self & Annette Stain 19 Mick Kenway & Kathy Lewis 13

Mixed Triples � Nick Orde, Gordon Wheeler, Jean Bennett 17  Rita Orde, Ann Harris, Steve Chamberlain 16
















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                                New Season notes from our club committee

FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

May I take this opportunity of expressing my thanks to all who sent cards wishing us happiness in our new home.  Both Jean and I were overwhelmed by the number we received.

I am sure you are all looking forward to the new season and I wish you well.  Just enjoy and be happy win or lose.  Please try and help in the successful running of the Club, in my opinion you will not find a better one.

Let�s have a bumper number of entries for competitions, plenty of names down for matches, good response for fun games and BBQs and, of course, Monday Nights.

Tony Pranglen
Club President



                            NOTES from latest 2017 Newsletter


FROM YOUR CHAIRMAN

Welcome to the 2017 season at Twyford Bowling Club

I look forward to the new season with expectation of you all having a happy and successful season.  As Chairman with a willing Committee I am sure we can.  We are here for you, so contact any one of us if you have any concerns or worries within the Club.

Having looked at the fixtures for the coming season it will be another busy year with plenty of opportunity to play bowls both for the club and in all manner of competitions.

With all the fixtures arranged and the Competitions set up the most important part has to be ready for all these games to be played, which of course is the green.

Since last season our green team have worked all winter to upkeep the playing surface and the surrounds plus a tidy up of the carpark. So I would like to thank them all for their hard work. We have a great green and a great team to service it so please support them and use it and encourage others to join with us. Remember the Club is you, its success or failure depends on you.

The Club has now entered its 81st year so let us make this year a great year.  Support your captains and go that extra mile to help the Club succeed by adding your name to any of the team sheets so they have a better chance to select teams and complete the fixtures.

A warm welcome is extended to our new members.  We hope you enjoy your bowling at Twyford and thank you for joining.  Now you are a member please come and join in as much as you can because the more you play the better you will become.

They say it is only a game and winning is most satisfying, but so is the pleasure of good company and friendship which we have here at Twyford Bowling Club.

I look forward to continued support and wish you all a healthy happy and successful season.

Barry Carter
Club Chairman



COMPETITIONS 2017

Hi everyone. It�s time to consider your competition entries for 2017. Doesn�t time fly? I hope you will enter as many competitions as possible this year. We do need your support to make them as successful as we possibly can, and don�t forget it can only improve your bowling.

We have made a CHANGE TO THE COMPETITION RULES this year. The rule that states that you can�t enter the novices competition after you have been a member of the club for 5 years has been removed, so that it opens up the competition to all members who have not won a singles competition at this or any other bowling club. So please put your name down if you fit this, new criteria.

Over the past two years we have not had any takers for the Benevolent Triples. This competition is open to men only. The winners of this will then go on to represent the club in the county competition in the following year. So it is really important to do all we can to help to send a team to represent us in the county competition next year. We are proposing to make a day for this competition to hopefully encourage some entrants.  We are also proposing to hold a ladies triples competition alongside the Benevolent Triples, to make an enjoyable day for all. This one will be a club only competition, as there is no such competition at county level. The cost to enter these two competitions is �1 per person. Please see entry form for more details. 

I shall look forward to receiving your entry forms shortly. Good luck to all who enter. Remember to arrange your matches as soon as possible and of course enjoy them.

Ann Harris
Competition Secretary



GREENKEEPER

A big thank you to all those who have braved the elements on a Saturday morning through the winter months to assist at the club.  Without these helpers the green and surrounds would not be looking so good.

Congratulations must go to Nick Orde on obtaining his chemical course certificate.

Anyone who would like to join the Green Team feel free to come along on a Saturday morning.  More people are needed on the mowing rota.

Happy Bowling


Phil Rose
Greenkeeper



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