Monthly Updates
Monthly Roundup for March 2020
Men's County League - 14th March 2020
On Saturday 14th March the men played their last County League game of the season, it was against Ilford. The home team won on all three rinks thus gaining the maximum of 5 points. The away team won on two rinks and loosing on one. They took 3 of the 5 points. As we were the overall winners we gained an extra 3 points, taking 11 of the possible 13 points. An excellent way to finish the year.
Well done to all players who took part this year.
A great thank-you to all those who played this year in both the County League and the Over 60's League from Richard Robins, Colin Vinter and Barrie Clements.
Report by Barrie Clements
WMBC versus Essex Vice-Presidents Association - 10th March 2020
On Tuesday 10th March West Mersea's men entertained the Essex Vice-President Association in the annual indoor event. It was a close fought game with 2 home rinks winning but losing overall by 2 shots. The game was played in good humour and comradeship. Our captain presented our highest winning rink of; Gavin Miklaucich, David Jones, Howard Young and Brian Littlewood with a miniature Presecco each. He then exchanged gifts with the Essex Vice-President Keith Riley. He thanked David Cotter who came in at the very last moment to play.
The Catering Ladies provided sandwiches and refreshments to the visitors on arrival and an excellent hot meal to all players and their guests following the game.
Report by Barrie Clements
Ladies Friendlies - 5th March 2020
We had a Ladies Friendly today with Falcon IBC. We played 18 ends on 3 rinks and sadly lost on all rinks. It was a friendly and enjoyable game!
The hot soup and roll lunch was very welcome for all of the players - thank you to Sue Howard, Jane Child and Sue Conway.
Report by Sue Howard
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Monthly Roundup for February 2020
Doreen Wiggins League - 28th February 2020
Frank Gooding currently in the lead with 217 points! Click here to find out more.....
Report from Jean Lewis
Ladies Captains v Secretaries – 13th February 2020
Report by Sue Howard
Mens Over 60's Inter-Club County League - 3rd February 2020
In a season where 'good results' in the County League/Competitions are somewhat thin on the ground, it makes it all the more pleasing to report on a successful match in the Over 60's A-League against Walton (on-the-Naze). Our single rink at home, comprising Malcolm Cameron, Jack Crowhurst, Graham Brookes and Bob Biffin, produced a fighting performance to come back from a 3-12 deficit, after 9 ends, to achieve a more-than-creditable 16-16 draw, made all the more remarkable due to the fact that they won the last 4 ends with a single shot on each end. Add this feat to the victory, by 12 shots, of our away team - David Jones, Brian King, Steve Warner and Barrie Clements, and this makes the resulting overall match score of 5-1 in our favour, all the more pleasing.
Report by Steve Warner
Ladies County League, Jacks Centre v West Mersea
West Mersea ladies had a really enjoyable win at home with a score of 19 against 18
The home team consisted of Rosie Bird, Jean Lewis, Muriel MacGillivray and Skip Sandra Cairns.
The ladies playing at Jacks unfortunately lost but put up a brave fight.
Our next County League game will be played on Tuesday 2th March. Good luck ladies.
Report by Jean Lewis
Essex Coastal New Bowlers Trophy - 2nd February 2020
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Monthly Roundup for January 2020
New Year's Drive - 19th January 2020
The first extra event of the year was a resounding success.
The drive was organised by the 2 Daves with their usual flair and efficiency. Thank you to them both.
The winners being Rosie Bird, Gwen House, Sue Conway and Viv Smith.
This was followed by a roast dinner prepared by Sue and Colin and their helpers and delicious it was too.
Richard Parker won the bottle of Prosecco.
34 members played and 47 sat down to dinner A happy friendly atmosphere was created by all concerned.
Well done and a big thank you to all who organised and to those who supported this club event. As one of our members remarked, it was so much more fun than staying at home with his usual bowl of soup and he looked forward to the next one as we all do.
Report written by Helen Maloney
Monthly Roundup for December 2019
Hong Kong Pairs - 8th December 2019
The annual Hong Kong Pairs indoor competition was arranged for Sat 8th Nov
24 players spent the afternoon competing in this round robin match
After a long afternoon of competition the final round was battled out between the Barretts and the Conways
Sue and Dave Conway being the victors
They were presented with the generous prizes donated by Mario and Nessa Zammitt Who also helped to run this afternoon our thanks to them both and to Dave Conway
A quiz was also presented for members , the bar was open and tea coffee and assorted refreshments were on hand
Thank you all who organised , helped with and participated in this afternoon
Report written by Helen Maloney