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After withdrawing from the Lincolnshire League last season, Stamford Indoor Bowls Club’s men’s ’A’ team is in action on Sunday when the competition returns to a regionalised north and south county format.
After withdrawing from the Lincolnshire League last season, Stamford Indoor Bowls Club’s men’s ’A’ team is in action on Sunday when the competition returns to a regionalised north and south county format.
Under the captaincy of Neil Wright, the team which won the county title in 2024 but faced difficulties raising 16 players the following season will take on Boston A at home (2.10 pm). The side will contain several fresh faces together with former teammates including Jon Earl, Nick Wilkie and Paul Bailey.
Team: M Humphreys, D Oakey, M Linnell, J Earl; B Warters, M Porter, W Morris, K Vinter; M Mitchell, N Crees, N Wright, P Bailey; W Aspinall, P Knapp, N Wilkie, O Aspinall.
The Stamford B team, led by John Suffling, continues its aim to give opportunities to more players, starting its southern section fixtures on Saturday (2.10 pm) with an away tie against Boston B.
Team: J Suffling, G Hulme, B Orme, JV Pearson; K Rawlins, C Jones, C Parker, M Hewitt; R Blake, J Pearson, G Clarke, S Downs; P Shaw, A Patterson, M Dye, D Henshaw.
Neil Wright
Denny task
Denny task
Despite being strengthened by the return of several experienced players, Stamford face a tough challenge against Lincoln in the first round of the Denny Cup on October 31. The competition entails selecting four rinks of four playing simultaneously (two at home and two away), with the total scores taking the winners into the next round. Losers continue in the Denny Plate at a later date.
The Stamford women face Sleaford in the equivalent Yetton Trophy on November 14, taking on Grantham in the senior Masons Trophy the following week.
Stamford entertain former winners Spalding in the Top Club competition, featuring mixed singles, pairs, triples and fours on October 25 and face either Boston or Spalding in the Egham (Mixed) Trophy on November 1.
Open weekend success:
Open weekend success:
Stamford IBC staged a highly successful open weekend to encourage new members and attracted over 60 players, who received free tuition and access to equipment.
Stamford IBC staged a highly successful open weekend to encourage new members and attracted over 60 players, who received free tuition and access to equipment.
However, the club, run entirely by volunteers, has had to close several two-hour sessions each week with not enough members prepared to step up to run reception and take rink fees.
For more information, visit www.stamfordindoorbowls.co.uk
Sad losses to SIBC
Sad losses to SIBC
Stamford IBC is saddened by the death of three of its former members, all of whom represented the club in various teams.
Tony Mackie played for the mixed team for many years, while Roger ‘ Podge’ Graham captained the B team. Tony will be cremated at South Lincs Crematorium at Surfleet on Monday, September 28 (11 am). Roger’s funeral will be held at Marholm Crematorium on Tuesday, October 6 at 12 noon.
Pete Smith was a regular in the club’s Over 60s and a stalwart of Deeping Bowls Association outdoor club. His family requests attendance ‘in colourful clothing’ at a celebration of his life to be held on Friday, October 9 at The Black Horse in Main Street, Baston from 1 pm. Confirm by calling 07518 603675.
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