Anonymous donors pledge new bowls for juniors
Post date: Jan 13, 2017 12:10:58 PM
Pictured from the left with the new bowls are: Helen Holroyd, Joseph Harris (9) and Joshua (14) and Bethan Hayre(12).
THANKS to a generous, anonymous donation from two of its members, Stamford Indoor Bowls Club has purchased several sets of bowls for junior coaching from D & M Sports.
In a range of attractive colours, the Drakes Pride Professional & D-Tec models have been obtained in various junior and '00' sizes suitable for the smaller hand. Under the guidance of Level 2 coach Keith Rippin and his helpers, including 21-year-old Helen Holroyd, the youngsters are currently working towards gaining certificates in competence at their regular 4.15 pm training sessions on Thursdays.Hopefully they will be integrated into club and county leagues and competitions as they progress. The sessions are open to all children under 18 years old. Please contact the club for further details please contact Keith Rippin by email at stamfordindoorbowls@btconnect.com or visit www.stamfordindoorbowls.co.uk
Against last Year's finalist Doug Want, Mick Humphreys progressed in the Northants Federation four bowl singles. Leading by 9-1 he faltered to 20-19 down before winning 21-20. Want, playing with Steve Travis lost to Joe Martin and Dick Noble at Peterborough in the pairs.
In the mixed triples, Bob and Carol Warters joined with Roger Martin to win 21-20 on the last end againstJohn and Moira Holroyd and Dave Hudson. They let a 17-5 lead slip but produced a back toucher to snatch victory.
After defeats at Skegness and Grantham, Stamford's Lincs Over 60s Division Two team recovered some lost pride by gaining revenge over Grantham.
The 16 points they picked up in a 20-shot win lifts them into mid table.
Results (Stamford names only):
Lincs Over 60s Division Two: Stamford 112 (16 pts) Grantham 92 (2). W Kettle, T Freeman, R Harvey, K Vinter won 32-18; D Howarth, M Dye, T Christie, A March lost 14-29; D Heffernan, D Veasey, B Tuplin, D Henshaw won 20-18; A Lonslow, A Speechley, P Banks, A Horton 21-14; A Romaine, G Corby, D Bruce, M Owens won 25-13.
With 62 points from four of their scheduled six matches, Stamford Men's B already look assured of promotion from Division Three of the Lincs League.
They picked up 16 points from a possible 18 in a 108-74 defeat of bottom-placed Long Sutton B to lead the title chase by 40 points.
Trevor Christie's rink looked like dropping vital points but a five count in the last end secured a 25-24 win.
Results (Stamford names only):
Lincs Men's League Third Division: Long Sutton B 74 (2), Stamford 108(16). D Edwards, W Kettle, D Ford, M Hewitt won 22 - 12; J Hebden, A Lonslow, M Hebden, T Christie won 25- 24; T Barwell, C Jones, D Heffernan, M Owens won 20 - 13; C Ballard, D Middleton, D Bruce, D Henshaw won 27 - 8; D Howarth, D Veasey, A Speechley, P Banks lost 14 - 17.