19th OCTOBER, 2025
In a closely fought contest, Terry Miles was victorious over Barrie Isaac in the Final of the Mens Major Singles. Barrie took an early lead, and held onto the lead for 20 ends, before Milesy pegged him back, to ultimately win 25-22. Conditions were challenging with a 25-35 km wind, but it didn’t affect the quality of the bowls played by these two champions. It was truly inspiring to see how calmly both finalists played, nerves didn’t seem to be a factor, and the standard of sportsmanship was amazing. I don’t think there was a single measure in the 27 ends, which simply blows my mind! Such was the level of trust in each others judgement.
Congratulations to Terry for taking out the championship. and commiserations to Barrie. Both Terry and Barrie can be proud of the standard of bowls played in challenging conditions, and the level of sportsmanship displayed. It really could have gone either way, and was a fantastic game to watch.
In Wednesday Social Bowls, Bob Kennett, Steve Torrins and Stewart Rogan claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Steve Hall, Brad Conway and Bob Clark. Voucher winners were Reggie Robb, Andrew Richards, Ian Hodgkinson and Barrie Isaac.
The Friday Jackpot saw two lucky teams draw the Major Jackpot. Jeff Dixon, Don MacFarlane and Peter Hope shared the Jackpot with Peter Woolley, Lorraine Rothe and Dennis Rothe. Voucher winners were Jeff Wylie, Carol Cheers, Andrew Richards and Cliff Kerr. Carol tried to repair her bowls shoes during the week, and managed to stick them to the kitchen floor. Luckily her feet weren’t in them at the time.
The Kew Classic Triples is just two weeks away, being played on Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd of November.
Entries for the Mens Major Pairs are now open, closing on 8th of November. Dates for the first rounds are Saturday 15th Nov, Sunday 16th Nov, Sunday 23rd Nov, Saturday 29th Nov and Sunday 30th Nov.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Saturday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress).
By Andrew RICHARDS
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