News Update
Marine Gardens Bowling Club, report w/ending Sunday, 23 June 2024.
(June 23, 2024)Marine Gardens registered a home win (2 - 1) against Norfolk B in a WSBL fixture and earned the match points with an impressive 75 - 45 shot difference. Top Rink honours went to Bob Cole, John Nettleingham, Perry Cairns, and skip Ivan Godsmark who steamrollered their way to a 39 - 6 victory.
Rottingdean visited Marine Gardens for a friendly match and returned home with an impressive win under their belt, winning on 3 of the 5 rinks. The 30-shot winning margin (62 - 92) was fully deserved. Marine Gardens top rink honours went to Roger Parrish, Bob Hurst, and skip Wendy Wilson who competed well in winning by 22 shots to 10.
A similar story was played out at Horsham where the home team took a 31-shot advantage in the 1st leg of the Rose Bowl competition. On a warm, sunny afternoon Horsham posted a 96 - 65 victory leaving Marine Gardens with a mountain to climb in the 2nd leg. Bob Cole, John Nettleingham, Leon White and skip Jim Gray did their best to keep Marine Gardens in the picture but their 15 - 9 victory was but a brief shaft of light. The disappointment felt was dissipated by the hospitality extended by the hosts.
The fine weather continued on Captain's Day when over 50 members played on all 6 rinks. This charity event started with a Spider and Peter Guy was the 'lucky' winner of a bottle of whisky. Following the activity on the green a splendid 'tea' was enjoyed in the clubhouse followed by a raffle. A splendid sum above £1,100 will be given to the Prostate Cancer Society. Many thanks to all who contributed but especially to Captain Jim and Wendy Wilson for all their efforts in organising this event.
Alan Paterson, Press Officer.
