Chairperson:
Captain: Deidre Williams
Vice Captain : Pat Wells
Secretary: Margaret Slipper
Committee: Jackie Spice – Irene Ashby – Dot Elliott – Sylvia Day – Lynette Stock – Soozie Moreton – Janice Hatcher
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Reports
Ladies v Mote Park
Yesterday, 10 April 2024 we welcomed the ladies from Mote Park for our return match of the season. When we played in February we managed 2 points so we were hoping to do better at home.
As usual the game was played over 5 rinks and Mote started well gaining a 5 shot lead after 5 ends. We did well over the next few ends with only one shot between us after 10 ends, and although Mote took a good lead after this, we clawed the shots back with us both on 74 shots each after 16 ends.
Unfortunately, over the last two ends we couldn’t contain Mote and they were the eventual winners by 11 shots.
Final Score: Prince Arthur 77 Mote 88
However, honours were even with each winning on 2 rinks and 1 rink drawing meaning that we both gained 5 points, but Mote took the other 2 points available for the overall win.
Our thanks to Gemma and Maxine for an enjoyable meal and to Sue for the bar service.
A reminder that our Annual General Meeting is this Friday, 12 April at 1 pm. Please come along and give us your ideas, thoughts and views on how you would like to see the Ladies Section run in the future.
Finally, Deidre and I would like to thank you for your support over the past months. It is very much appreciated and we hope you all enjoy playing and seeing friends as much as we do.
Hope we get a good summer and enjoy whatever you are doing and see you in the autumn.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Bromley
Yesterday, 27 March, we travelled to Bromley for our return match. In January, when Bromley came to Prince Arthur, we had a very close match but came out as winners with 7 points.
We commenced the game very well and led by 3 shots after 5 ends, and the shot difference remained the same after we had reached 10 ends. During the next few ends we managed to gain a good lead, but Bromley clawed this back and by 16 ends we only had a 4 shot advantage.
As each team finished their 18 ends, we managed to increase our lead and finally won by 9 shots.
The final score: Prince Arthur 87 Bromley 78
We earned 9 points, as 3 teams won, 1 team drew and 1 lost and this meant that over the two games played we scored 16 points to Bromley’s 8. A satisfying and well deserved result.
I’m sorry to say that our game due to be played next Wednesday, 3 April, against Royal Tunbridge Wells has been cancelled by them. This leaves us just one more game to play in the season at home against Mote Park on Wednesday, 10 April.
Deidre and I would like to wish you all a Happy Easter – not too many chocolate eggs!
Pat Vice Captain
Ladies v Sevenoaks
We welcomed the ladies of Sevenoaks Bowls Club on Wednesday, 13 March 2023 for our return match this year.
Just two weeks ago we visited Sevenoaks, where we were beaten by them but took 6 points each in a very well matched game.
We started well with a 14 shot lead after 6 ends. We held this lead by the time we reached 10 and again at 15 ends. During the last few ends we did manage to increase our lead slightly with a final difference of 22 shots.
Final Score: Prince Arthur 82 Sevenoaks 60
We won on 4 out of the 5 rinks played and drew the other.
Another very pleasing result, and we almost took the maximum 12 points from the game only missing out on 1 point.
We welcomed Joanne Green, who played her first game for us and we hope to see her name on the sheets again for future games. Our thanks to Linda Searle who came in at short notice to play.
We enjoyed a meal from Gemma and her team after the match and our thanks also to Pam for managing the bar.
There is no match on Wednesday, 20 March so our next game is away against Bromley on Wednesday, 27 March. The coach leaves the club at 1.00 pm.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Sevenoaks
Our latest game was played yesterday, 28 February 2024, when we travelled to Sevenoaks.
This was the first of the two games we play against Sevenoaks Ladies within two weeks – the return match being played on Wednesday, 13 March, at Prince Arthur.
The game commenced with both teams matching each other with the score almost equal throughout the first 10 ends. At that stage we were winning on 3 rinks. By 15 ends we had managed to gain a 6 shot overall lead so all to play for over the final ends.
Two of the 5 rinks had a very good lead and two others were involved in close games but couldn’t quite take the win. However, we did maintain the overall score, which meant that both clubs took 6 points each – a very fair reflection of the game.
Final Score: Prince Arthur 84 Sevenoaks 72
Hopefully, we might even better that result in 2 weeks when we will be playing on our own green.
We do not have a game next week, however please add your names to the call up sheets for the remaining 4 games of the season if you are available to play.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Swale
We welcomed the ladies from Swale to Prince Arthur yesterday, 21 February 2024 for a friendly match.
The game was played over 5 rinks as a triples game and it remained very close after the first ends with us having a slight lead. By the time we had completed 10 ends we had managed to attain a 12 shot lead. However, Swale came back at us and at 15 ends we only had a 2 shot lead. On 3 rinks there were some very close games, but we pushed ahead and finally won by 14 shots.
Final score: Prince Arthur 81 Swale 67
We won on 3 of the 5 rinks, but more importantly the game created a very good and friendly atmosphere enjoyed by all.
Our thanks to Linda Searle for playing at short notice.
Thanks to Gemma and Maxine for our meal and to Pam for the bar service.
Our next game is away against Sevenoaks Ladies in the Kent League on Wednesday, 28 February 2024. The coach leaves at 12.30 p.m.
Pat Vice Captain
Ladies v Oyster
Yesterday, 14 February 2024 we welcomed the ladies from Oyster to Prince Arthur for our return match, which was originally part of the Kent League programme. Therefore, the game took place as a Friendly and with the support of gentlemen from both clubs, it was played as triples over 7 rinks.
After 7 ends, Oyster had a lead of 10 shots but we clawed this back to 69 shots all after 11 ends. Then Oyster regained control again with a 12 shot lead by 15 ends. Again we caught up, but this time managed to overtake their score during the final ends, with an overall win of 6 shots.
Final score: Prince Arthur 124 Oyster 118
We won on 4 of the 7 rinks, but more importantly the game created a very good and friendly atmosphere enjoyed by all.
Thanks to Gemma and Maxine for our meal and to Pam for the bar service.
Our next game is at home against Swale Ladies in the Kent League on Wednesday, 21 February 2024.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Mote Park
Yesterday, 7 February, 2024 we made our way to Maidstone to play Mote Park Ladies.
Due to an electrical fault, Mote had lost the use of their end of rink score system and their big screen so we were back to the ‘old days’ of portable manual score displays. This meant that I persuaded my opposing skip to add up Mote’s score and I did ours during opportune breaks in the game. Maths not being my favourite subject there might have been some discrepancy in my totals!
However, after 6 ends we were only 3 shots behind and this increased to 7 shots after 11 ends. There were some tight battles taking place on several rinks but at the end of the game we managed to win on one rink but only lost by 7 shots overall.
Final score: Prince Arthur 77 Mote Park 84
We gained 2 points and are looking forward to playing the return match at Prince Arthur on the final day of the season, Wednesday. 10 April, when we shall see how they adapt to our green! Hopefully, reversing the result.
Many thanks to Maureen Osborne who stepped in to play at short notice and I can confirm she had a very good game.
Our next game is at home when we welcome Oyster ladies next Wednesday, 14 February, 2024.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Folkstone
We travelled to Folkestone yesterday, 31 January 2024 and received a very warm welcome from the ladies there. This was our return match of the season, as we played Folkestone in November and won by 4 shots.
The rinks at Folkestone are very different from the ones at Prince Arthur – longer by 2/3 metres and require more green – and Folkestone took an early lead as after 8 ends we were adrift by 25 shots. They continued to play well and although we knew the overall score was unattainable, there were some close games on 3 of the 5 rinks.
By the end of the game Folkestone managed to win by 47 shots, and won on 4 out of the 5 rinks. We came away with 2 points which was very pleasing against the club who are leading the Kent League.
Final score: Prince Arthur 60 Folkestone 107
Our next game is at Mote Park next Wednesday, 7 February, and we will be making our own way there so please let us know if you require a lift.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Angel
We had our return match against Angel yesterday, 24 January 2024 at Prince Arthur. When we visited Angel in November we gained 8 points so we were hoping to achieve or better that result.
After 6 ends we were 9 shots ahead and managed to increase this lead to 28 shots by the time 10 ends had been played. At this stage we were winning on 4 rinks and drawing on one.
We managed to maintain this lead through the next few ends and finally won by 25 shots. Well done everyone on achieving such good results both home and away.
Final score: Prince Arthur 89 Angel 64
This meant that we earned 10 points out of the 12 available, winning on 4 out of the 5 rinks played. Eight points were awarded as 4 rinks won (2 points per rink) and another two points added for the overall win.
Thanks to Gemma and Maxine for supplying our meal and to Sue for the bar service.
We travel to Folkestone next Wednesday, 31 January for our next game. The coach leaves at 12.30.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Bromley
For our first home game of 2024, we welcomed Bromley ladies to Prince Arthur yesterday, 17 January.
It proved to be a very tight game with the score being equal on several ends throughout the match.
After 5 ends we had a one shot lead and this was then reversed by Bromley after 10 ends. By 16 ends the game was tied at 65 shots each so all to play for over the last 2 ends.
I am pleased to say that with the score changing back and forth as each team finished their ends, we finally managed to achieve the overall win by 2 shots.
The final score: Prince Arthur 77 Bromley 75
As both sides won on 2 rinks and 1 rink drew the points were shared at 5 each, but as we won the match we took the extra 2 points giving us 7 for the game.
Our thanks to Gemma and Maxine for the after match meal and to Pam for the bar service.
Our next game is against Angel at home next Wednesday 24 January so hopefully we can have another good game before we face a few away games.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Oyster
Yesterday, 10 January 2024 we travelled to Whitstable by coach to play against Oyster Ladies. Originally, this match was part of the Kent League but as Oyster withdrew from the league at the beginning of the season it was agreed to play the match as a ‘Friendly’.
We managed to field 5 rinks for this game so many thanks to all the ladies who put their names down. Your support is most important to us and the club.
After 7 ends, Oyster had a very good lead of 29 shots but as we gradually adjusted to their carpet, this lead had been reduced to 16 shots after 10 ends. We continued to make inroads on that lead and at 16 ends we were only 1 shot down. Unfortunately, we were unable to sustain this and we finally lost by 15 shots but managed to win on 2 rinks.
Final score: Prince Arthur 73 Oyster 88
We now look forward to welcoming Oyster ladies to Prince Arthur for a return game on 14 February.
Our next game is at home against Bromley Ladies in the Kent League on 17 January 2024.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Ashford
Yesterday, 13 December 2023, we welcomed the ladies from Ashford to Prince Arthur.
When we played Ashford away in October, we lost by 12 shots overall but gained 3 points as we won on 1 rink and drew on another, so we were hoping to reverse that result on our own rink.
We started well with a slight lead of 6 shots after 5 ends and continued to increase this lead gradually over the next ends until we were in a good position after 15 ends with a 22 shot advantage.
During the last 3 ends we managed to maintain and increase our lead, finally winning by a very commendable 37 shots.
Final score: Prince Arthur 98 Ashford 61
We won on 4 out of the 5 rinks and gained 10 points out of the available 12.
An excellent result for us having reversed the result of our trip to Ashford.
We enjoyed the buffet provided by Gemma and Maxine after the match and thanks also to Pam for managing the bar.
Our next match is against Oyster away. The match commences at 2.30 pm and the coach will leave at 1.00 pm.
Thank you all for your support over the past months and we hope you’ve all enjoyed playing in the league.
Happy Christmas and New Year to you all
Deidre and Pat
Ladies v Royals
In our latest game in the league, we travelled to Tunbridge Wells to play the ladies from Royals yesterday, 29 November 2023.
We started very well considering the difference between our green and theirs, taking a 6 shot lead after 5 ends. Unfortunately, by 10 ends the Royals had overcome this deficit and had a lead of 13 shots overall. Three of our rinks were competing well, with one of those playing against 3 ladies instead of 4. This meant that the Royals had to concede 25% of their total on this rink. Unfortunately, it didn’t give us a win but we did manage wins on two of our other rinks.
Final Score: Prince Arthur 72 Royals 89
This gave us a good 4 points at a difficult venue and we’ll have the opportunity to reverse this result when the Royals visit us in April next year.
Our game next week against Whiteoak has been cancelled by them but it is hoped that this will be rearranged.
On 13 December we welcome Ashford at home which gives us the chance to reverse the outcome of our first game of the season.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v KCLIBA
On Thursday, 23 November 2023, we welcomed the ladies from Kent County Ladies Indoor Bowls Association (KCLIBA) to Prince Arthur for a friendly match. The ladies represent clubs within the county to make up a KCLIBA team, who then visit and play against clubs such as ourselves.
Unfortunately, with only 21 ladies to represent Prince Arthur and with the agreement of KCLIBA, we ‘asked very nicely’ 3 gentlemen from Prince Arthur to join us and make up 6 rinks.
It was a very enjoyable game and we took the lead and held on to it up until 15 ends, with an 11 shot advantage. During the last 3 ends, KCLIBA managed to overtake us and held on with the final score being Prince Arthur 97 KCLIBA 106.
Our thanks to Tim Fletcher, Brian Gee and Ray Ecclestone for agreeing to play. As far as I’m aware they have survived!
Again after the match, we enjoyed a tasty meal from Gemma and Maxine.
Thanks also to Pam for the bar service.
Our next Kent League game is next Wednesday, 29 November at 2 pm against Tunbridge Wells. Please note the coach leaves at 12.15 pm for this match and not 12.30 pm
Pat Vice Captain
Ladies V Angel
Yesterday, 15 November 2023, we travelled to Tonbridge to pay against Angel ladies.
The match was played on 5 rinks and after the usual one shot on the first 2 ends, we had a lead of 6 shots after 5 ends. This had turned around after 10 ends with Angel having a 7 shot lead. The pattern continued over the next few ends until 3 rinks had completed 15 ends, when the score was even at 54 shots each. So all to play for over the final ends and I’m very pleased to say we came out as winners by 4 shots.
Final score: Prince Arthur 73 Angel 69
We won on 3 rinks giving us a total of 8 points of the 12 available.
We do have a break from the league with no game next Wednesday. However, we have a game arranged for next Thursday, 23 November 2023 at 2.00 pm against KCLIBA (Kent County Ladies Indoor Bowls Association). This is a friendly game so a good opportunity to meet ladies from other clubs in Kent and enjoy an afternoon of bowls followed by a meal.
Our next league game is on Wednesday, 29 November at 2.00 pm against the Royals at Tunbridge Wells. The coach leaves at 12.30 p.m.
Please add your name to the call up sheet if you are available for this game.
Thank you
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Folkstone
Yesterday, 1 November 2023, we welcomed the ladies from Folkestone to Prince Arthur for our first home match of the season.
After 6 ends we had managed a 7 shot lead and we just managed to retain this lead throughout the next few ends, although Folkestone were gradually decreasing it. By the time we had reached 13 ends we still had a 3 shot lead, with only one of our teams winning. Over the next 3 ends the overall lead changed from one to another club, resulting in a one shot lead to Folkestone. As the game gradually concluded, with each team finishing their 18 ends, one team managed 4 shots giving us the overall win.
Final score: Prince Arthur 74 Folkestone 70
We won on 2 out of the 5 rinks, which meant the points were shared at 6 each.
A great effort against one of the stronger teams in the league.
We welcomed Jeanne Bingham into the team for her first match, and she reported that she had enjoyed the game so we hope to see her again for other matches.
Our very grateful thanks to Soozie, who stepped in to play at very short notice. Soozie also makes handmade cards so take a look when you get the opportunity.
Our thanks to Gemma and Maxine for our meal and also to Pam for the bar service.
We do not have a game next Wednesday, but the following one on 15 November we travel to Angel in Tonbridge. Start time for this game is 2 pm and the coach leaves at 12.30 pm from the club.
On Thursday, 23 November, we host Kent County Ladies Indoor Bowls Association (KCLIBA). This game is a friendly and not part of the Kent League so no points at stake, but a nice way to meet ladies from other clubs so please add your name to the sign up sheet on the Ladies Board.
Pat
Vice Captain
Ladies v Swale
We played our second league game of the season away from home yesterday, 25 October 2023, after a two week break, when we made our way to play Swale Ladies.
Our game against Swale is always challenging with a faster green to adapt to and after 5 ends this proved to be true, when they had taken a 10 shot lead. Unfortunately, this had increased to a 50% lead by the time we had reached 10 ends, however, we were leading on one rink and another was being very closely contested.
This pattern continued until we reached 16 ends when Swale began to dominate and the two teams, whom we were hoping would win their matches, lost by a few shots.
A resounding win for Swale and they took all 12 points available.
Final score: Prince Arthur 56 Swale 102
However, we look forward to welcoming the ladies from Swale to Prince Arthur later in the season, when we have the opportunity to reverse the result.
We welcomed Jackie Clark for her first game playing for Prince Arthur.
Thank you to all the drivers who got us to Swale – it is greatly appreciated.
Our next match is at home against Folkestone next Wednesday, 1 November.
Pat Vice Captain
Ladies v Ashford
Here we are again in October and the start of our Ladies Kent League campaign for the 2023-2024 season. It was very nice to see friends who have been playing outdoors during the summer and catch up with their news.
As last year we will be playing 5 rinks and 18 ends per game, however, all our home matches will now commence at 2.00 pm. A few away matches have different start times so please note the time and, if applicable, the coach pick up time on the signup sheet.
Until we receive delivery of our new shirts, our games will be played in the white Club shirt with black trousers.
Now for the report on our first game played yesterday, 4 October at Ashford.
This game commenced at 10.30 am, which meant an early start from home to get the coach at 9 am, so many thanks to everyone for making it in time.
As this is our first match on the programme, we tend to find Ashford’s green very difficult to adjust to being quite different from our own. However, after 5 ends there was just 1 shot difference. This increased to 9 shots after 11 ends but came down to just 4 shots by 15 ends. Unfortunately, during the last 3 ends Ashford increased their lead winning by 12 shots.
Final score: Prince Arthur 68 Ashford 80
We won on 1 rink and drew on another giving us 3 points out of a possible 12 available. A very good start against an excellent Ashford team.
Our next game is away against Swale on Wednesday, 25 October. There will be no coach for this game so please let us know if you require a lift.
Pat
Vice Captain
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