Coaches ready to host Open morning on January 9

Post date: Dec 21, 2015 10:14:04 AM

Potential bowlers are alerted that Stamford indoor bowls club stages its bi-annual Open morning on Saturday, January 9 (9.30-12 noon) when coaches and experienced bowlers will be on hand to organise free introductory sessions. All equipment is provided.

Says club president Bob Warters: " This is a chance for anyone, from children to pensioners and beyond to discover a sport they maybe haven't considered before.

"At our stadium, off Exeter Gardens, we have one of the best indoor greens in the country with over 500 playing members. We provide not only a competitive environment but a facility where bowlers of whatever standard can feel a sense of belonging and companionship."

Hopes of reaching the Area final of the EIBA Over 60s Fours in which three of them reached the national final in 2012, ended for Mike Ramsden, Bob Warters and Peter Edwards at Boston.

Together with skip Roger Martin they came up against the strong home quartet of Bunny Reeson, Ron Flowers, Paul Flatters and Les Feary on their favourite rink and never quite reached their previous heights of performance.

Dropping five counts on the 4th and 11th ends didn't help their cause to trail 15-6 and when the Boston players added four more on the 15th end they conceded.

Stamford IBC stages its annual Christmas tournament for the Mick Owens trophy and over £150 in prizemoney from brewery sponsors Marston Coors on Monday, December 28. A maximum 24 teams of four playing four sessions of seven ends have entered.

Team captains are asked to register at least 15 minutes before their allotted session.

First session (9.30am): Maggie Holden v Brian Edwards, Tony Barwell v Alan Barnes, Neil Handley v George Cameron, Janet Moore v Trevor Christie, Jeff Bourne v Jonathan Earl, Chris Ballard v Kevin Vinter.

Second session (10.30am): Roger Graham v Christine Ford, David Howarth v Sue Rhodes, Dave Hudson v Mick Linnell, John Holroyd v Wayne Aspinall, Bob Warters v Richard Martin, Glenys Edwards v Derek King.