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Combination Division 1 Match Report |
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Star & Crescent 42 (0) Fareham "C" 69 (12) Star's
league troubles continued last night with another
frustrating defeat at home, leaving us empty-handed once
again despite some good moments throughout the evening.
Rob Lewsley's four had the
worst of it, getting buried 8-0 in the opening ends and
never really recovering. They managed to get on the board
just four times all night, eventually going down 7-25. Once
you're that far behind early on, it's an uphill battle
against decent opposition.
Geoff Dyer's team looked to
be heading for trouble too, finding themselves 2-17 down
early on. But fair play to them they dug in and played some
great bowls for the rest of the match. The final score of
15-20 doesn't tell the whole story of how well they fought
back. They left themselves too much to do, but showed real
character getting it that close. On Alan New's rink is where
most of the drama happened. Alan's boys came flying out of
the blocks, winning the first five ends to go 10-0 up then
it all went wrong. They completely lost their way and
dropped the next five ends, leaking 17 shots in the process.
Credit where it's due though they pulled themselves together
and won the next five ends to set up a nail-biting finish.
With scores level entering the final end, the match
hung in the balance. Unfortunately, it was the visitors who
held their nerve when it mattered most, securing the crucial
winning shots that completed a clean sweep for the
opposition. Another blank night makes
tough reading, but there were definitely positives to take.
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Club Pairs Competition |
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The Club Pairs has been arranged for Saturday 7th
June starting at 10.00.The good news is that Colin has 16
players confirmed to play. Format will be the same as last
year's successful tournament. |
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Centenary Cup |
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Just a reminder that in the inaugural Centenary Cup
we have a tie against Southsea Waverley. Not that it
matters to this match but the format
is: 2-rinks, 1 playing at home the other away over 18-ends. The club with the highest
overall shot difference will be the winner of the match.
Match is to be played over the weekend of 21st/22nd June.
Please add this date to your diary. |
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Posted Thurs 22nd May |
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Rowland Cup |
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Unfortunately, we couldn't get enough players
together for our away game against Fareham in the Rowland
Cup on Monday, May 26th, so we've had to concede the match.
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Bowls Hampshire Competitions. |
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Our Bowls Hampshire campaign came to a quick end
with none of our competitors advancing past the first round.
In the pairs competition, Russell Durham & Rob Lewsley
conceded their match against Vospers' John Sutherland, while
Paul Willoughby & Geoff Dyer narrowly fell to Gosport's Ken
Stanbury 14-18. The triples team of Geoff, Steven Greenwood
& Russell Durham also suffered a close defeat, losing 12-15
to Lewis Vosey from Purbrook Heath. Alan New chose to
concede his triples and fours matches as a matter of
principle. |
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Posted Tues 20th May |
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Team Selection |
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Combination Division 1 match against Fareham "C"
(home) on Wednesday 21st May starting at 6.00 pm |
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S Greenwood
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M Ward
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D Boulter
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P Willoughby
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P Willis
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R Newman
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C Lihou
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B Weaver
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R Durham
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G Dyer |
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A New
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R Lewsley
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Reserves: R Dennison & W Ames |
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Division 2 match against Purbrook Heath (home) on Friday
23rd
May starting at 6.00 pm
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M Ward
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W Ames
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D Boulter
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K Hudson
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D Gratton
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R Newman
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T Nutland
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R Durham
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R Dennison
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P Willis
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C Lihou
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B Weaver
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A New
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R Lewsley
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Reserves: G Davies & K Gardner |
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Division 2 Match Report |
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Waterlooville 67 (12) Star & Crescent 59 (4) Although we didn't
manage to win the match, it was probably our best
performance on that surface and picking up a valuable 4
points. The top performers were Alan New's rink, who won 12
ends with a +10-shot count. Having dropped a 5 early on,
they never looked back to win 22-12. This was followed
by Bob Weavers boys, who won 10 of the ends and picking up
10 shots on the last 4 ends. The 20-14 score gave us a
running total of +16. Then came the collapse. Firstly it was
Captain Steve Sprake’s four, who got their backsides kicked
by the skip Stan who was bowling from the hip and a lead who
was bowling with deadly accuracy by using some mechanical
appliance. Well, that is enough of the excuses, because when
you only win one of the first 13 ends what else can you
expect. In spite of winning 4 of the last 5 they had left
themselves too much to do losing 7-19. Finally Geoff
Dyers rink had a similar story winning just 7 ends. It was a
good start and a good finish, but they got punished in
middle to finish 10-22 down. So, the match was lost by just
8 shots and we remain seated at the bottom of the league.
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Posted Sun 18th May |
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Team Selection |
Unfortunately, there is only one match this week as
the combination team is without a fixture.
This game
is against Waterlooville (away) which is to be played on
Friday 16th May starting at 6.00 pm. The team selected
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M Ward
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K Gardner
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R Durham
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B Weaver
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Posted Sun 11th May |
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Division 2 Match Report |
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Star & Crescent 57 (0) Gosport 80 (16)
Our second match of the season ended disappointingly
with Star
again failing to trouble the scoreboard leaving us
as pointless in the league standings. While we
matched our opponents by winning an equal number of ends
across three rinks, our tendency to concede large scores on
losing ends proved costly. This
pattern was particularly evident on Robbie Dennison's rink,
where they surendered 14 shots across just three ends,
contributing to their eventual 12-20 defeat. Geoff Dyer's
team was once again our strongest performer, but
unfortunately lost out on the final end for the second time
this week, finishing with a 15-19 score
line. Alan New's four
showed commendable resilience, scoring 10 shots in the final
two ends to achieve a respectable 19-22 result after facing
what had looked to be a significant defeat. Rob
Lewsley's rink managed to draw level at 10-10
mid-match, but their opponents finished considerably
stronger to claim a 19-11 victory. |
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Combination Team Result |
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Waterlooville Gold 67 (12) Star & Crescent 43 (0)
So the wait for a Star victory on the Waterlooville
artificial "green" goes on after last night's loss on all
rinks. Though Star had the better of the first 5-ends,
it wasn't long before the home team overhauled the deficit
and ran out as clear winners. There was a glimmer of
hope on Geoff Dyer's rink for a win when leading until the
final stages. Unfortunately, the home team finished
the strongest and secured a 21-13 victory despite both
teams winning the same number of ends. Robbie Dennison's
four also shared the same number of winning ends but could
not prevent losing big scores. Though 14-shots down at
one stage they rallied round to lose by only 16-23. It
was looking a bit brighter on Alan New's rink when all level
at the half-way stage but again Waterlooville had the better
of the final ends resulting in a 14-23 loss. Thanks
must go to Gareth Davies & Dave Gratton for standing in at
short notice. |
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Posted Thurs 8th May |
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Team Selection |
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Division 2 match against Gosport (home) on Friday 9th
May starting at 6.00 pm
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M Ward
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K Hudson
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D Gratton
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R Newman
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T Nutland
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R Durham
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P Willis
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P Willoughby
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G Dyer
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A New
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Reserves: TBA |
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Posted Mon 5th May |
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Division 2 Match Report |
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Gas Social 93 (16) Star & Crescent 53 (0) Although it is great to be back in division 2 , the reality is
that it is going to be a very tough season. With reduced
numbers and experience there is going to be a heavy reliance
on our new bowlers. So, for the match itself it was a
disappointing outcome, against a side that we would expect
to pick up some points. I think it was a combination of
struggling to get a side together on a green which at times
was bordering unplayable. If you could pick out a star
performance it was probably Robbie Dennison's rink who lost
by just 2 shots. Next up was Steve
Sprake's rink who lost by 9 shots, then Alan New who went
down by 11 shots and finally Russ Durham who ended up 18
shots behind. There was nothing positive to take from the
game, other than allowing 3 of our new recruits to gain some
match day experience. Remember, it is
early in the season and we have many more matches to put
things right. |
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Team Selection |
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Combination Division 1 match against Waterlooville
Gold
(away) on Wednesday 7th May starting at 6.00 pm |
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R Durham
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C Lihou
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A New
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Reserves: TBA |
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Posted Sun 4th May |
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Combination Matches Reports |
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Milton Park Red 60 (8) Star & Crescent 38 (4)
It was a first match disappointment for the team.
Although winning on 2-rinks this could not compensate for
the heavy loss on the other rink. Unfortunately, Alan New's
rink didn't turn up on the day & were totally out bowled in
all positons before losing 7-38. Geoff Dyer's four
were involved in a tight battle with nothing between the
2-sides throughout proceedings but the Star men got their
noses in front to win a low scoring match 12-10. Steve
Sprake's quartet had a very comfortable lead before long
jacks got the better of them reducing the advantage to just
3-shots. However, they dug in and won the remaining ends to
win 19-12. |
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Star & Crescent 52 (8) Priory Black 47 (4) In
a reversal of fortunes, it was the home team that only won
on 1-rink but it was enough for the overall victory.
It was the Steve Sprake rink that led the way scoring
heavily over the last ends of the match to secure a 25-13
win. Both of the other rinks were finding it difficult
to score in the opening stages before getting on the score
board on their 6th ends. Geoff Dyer's four managed to
claw back their deficit only for the opposition to finish
the more stronger to clinch the rink 16-12. Rob
Lewsley's men found themselves lagging by 11-shots but a
great comeback just failed to overhaul their opponents
before losing 15-18. |
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Posted Sat 3rd May |
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Team Selection |
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Finally, we have mentioned to get a full complement of
players for our division 2 match against Gas Social (away)
on this Friday. As you can see from the team below, it
does include 3 of our new bowlers. Although not
really prepared for league bowls at this stage, they have
agreed to help us out in this difficult patch. Please be
patient with them and give them loads of encouragement &
help throughout the match; after all they could be the
future of the club. We are indebted to Colin who has
managed to "persuade" these members to turn out for us on
Friday. To be on the safe side, can you all bring
3-woods just in case of any last-minute hiccups.
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Division 2 match against Gas Social (away) on Friday 2nd
May starting at 6.00 pm
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K Hudson
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D Gratton
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M Harrison
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K Gardner
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C Lihou
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R Newman
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R Durham
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Reserves: I Wish |
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Posted Tues 29th April |
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Team Selection |
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Combination Division 1 match against Priory Black
(home) on Wednesday 30th April starting at 6.00 pm |
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P Willoughby
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B Weaver
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P Willis
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R Durham
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A New
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Reserves: R Dennison & T Nutland |
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Unfortunately, we are still not in a position to
select a team for our opening division 2 match on Friday
against Gas Social (away). As it stands we have only 14
players available and 2 of them aren't 100% of making it.
We're working on it to fill the shortfall. |
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Friendly Match Result |
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Southsea Waverley 82 Star & Crescent 50
As probably expected Star were well beaten by our
illustrious & more experienced neighbours.
However, they didn't have it all their own way, step forward
Geoff Dyer & his men who beat the John Biggs rink 18-14.
Now the season starts in earnest next week with the opening
of the league bowls fixtures. Best of luck everybody &
I wish you an enjoyable season with good bowling. |
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Sat 26th April |
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New Members |
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Thanks to the efforts of Colin Lihou & Roger Newman,
the club might be in the happy position of recruiting 5 new
valuable members which I have registered with the P&D for
league bowls. |
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Team Selection |
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I won't lie but selecting teams for the first games
of the season has been very difficult to say the least. We
knew that it would be a challenging season for the club
after losing so many players from last year but didn't
envisage the number of players unavailable for these
matches. However, we have managed to select sides for
the tomorrow's friendly v Waverley and Monday's combination
match v Milton Park Red which are as follows: |
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Friendly match against Southsea Waverley on Friday
25th April starting at 5.45 pm |
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W Ames
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K Hudson
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S Greenwood
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K Evans
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T Nutland
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P Willoughby
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R Newman
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P Willis
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R Dennison
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C Lihou
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R Durham
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R Lewsley
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A New
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G Dyer
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B Weaver
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Please could you all be there nice and early
tomorrow in order for a 5.45pm prompt start. |
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Combination Division 1 match against Milton Park Red
(away) on Monday 28th April starting at 6.00 pm |
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R Durham
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A New
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Reserves: K Hudson & P Willis |
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The team for Wednesday's combination match v Priory
Black (home) should be finalised tomorrow. Any player not
selected in the 1st combination match will definitely be
playing in this game. Team selection for Fridays's
match v Gas Social (away) is proving to be a difficult task
with so many players not available in so much that at this
stage we are unable to select a full complement team.
Hopefully, again the shortfall will be filled with new
members. Fingers crossed!! |
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Your patience and more importantly your cooperation
for the forthcoming season will be very much appreciated.
I wish you all the best and good bowling for the season |
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Posted Thurs 24th April |
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Friendly Matches |
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There seems to be some confusion on what (if any)
pre-season friendly matches Star are playing so let me
clarify the situation. The proposed friendly match
that was originally pencilled in for Saturday 19th April
against Priory has been cancelled. However, there is a match
against Waverley on the evening of Friday 25th April.
Hopefully many of you will be available before the season
starts in earnest the following week. |
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Availability |
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It's getting near the time that the season starts
and the selectors go about their task of choosing the teams
for the first week league matches. Therefore, could you
please let me now if you are available for the following
matches: Combination games on Monday 28th April v Milton
Park Red (away) and Wednesday 30th April v Priory Black
(home) plus the division 2 league fixture on Friday 2nd May
v Gas Social (away). As you are probably aware are
resources are down to the bare bones so we ask of you please
make yourself available for as many matches as you are able.
It will be so important to our season. Thank you for your
valuable support, it is much appreciated. |
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Posted Sun 13 Apr 25 |
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Opening of the Greens |
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Just a reminder that the greens open this Sunday.
Looking forward to seeing many of you there. |
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P&D Competitions |
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P&D Competition Entry Forms are available with
closing date of 30th April 25; so not much time to get your
entries to me that is if you wish to enter. Entry fee are as last year - £1.50 per person per
entry.
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We have been drawn to play Fareham (away) in the
Rowland Cup on Monday 26th May. It doesn't get any better.
In the inaugural Centenary Cup we have a tie against
Southsea Waverley. What are the chances! The format
is: 2-rinks, 1 playing at home the other away, both starting
at the same time and over 18-ends. The club with the highest
overall shot difference will be the winner of the match.
Match is to be played over the weekend of 21st/22nd June. |
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Posted Fri 11 Apr 25 |
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Richard Wallbridge |
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It is was such a shock to learn that Richard
Wallbridge had passed away this Monday after a short
illness. Richard joined Star & Crescent in 2016 and
soon established himself as a popular member of the
club. A lovely
kind
gentleman with a permanent smile on his face.
Richard will be greatly missed by us all.
RIP Richard you
will be a sad loss to the club.
After learning of
Richard’s illness, Alan cut short his Australian
holiday to return to England & managed to say
farewell to his best & great friend. Richard’s
family have invited all members to celebrate his
life at the Spice Island pub on
Saturday 5th
April 2.00 pm for buffet & drinks.
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Posted Wed 5 Mar 25 |
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Half Yearly Meeting |
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The club's Half Year Meeting has been scheduled
for Tuesday 18th March at the Waverley BC starting at
7.00 pm.
This meeting is predominantly for
members to submit their registration fees for the
forthcoming season which have to be paid by 1st April. It is hoped to see as many members there as
possible. I will be e-mailing the relevant paperwork
for the meeting to you all a bit nearer to the date. |
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Bowls Hampshire Online |
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Bowls Hampshire has invested in an Online Management
System to allow clubs initially to both affiliate their
members and to enter competitions. The new system is
now live. To access the Online system you must go to the
Bowls Hampshire website and click on the Bowls Hampshire
Online button where you will find guides to assist you: Club
Affiliation Guide & User Access Guide. Members will only use
the User function whereas the Club Affiliation can only be
accessed by 2 nominated members, in our case myself & Steve
Sprake. I have affiliated the club and all our members
plus competitions to the system so you should have no
trouble using it. Famous last words!! |
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Posted Sun 23 Feb 25 |
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2025 League & Combination Draft Fixtures |
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The draft league fixtures for next season are shown
on the relevant pages on this website. The League team have
an away start to the new look Division 2 season when
they visit Gas Social on Friday 2nd May. Our
Combination side also have an away match when Milton
Park Red are our first opponents in Combination Division 1.
Unusually this match is on a Monday on 28th April. |
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Posted Mon 6 Jan 25 |
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2025 STARTS HERE |
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