AGM 2023
President Roger’s address was full of praise for all our hard working volunteers without which our club would not exist. He asked that we all think about our skills and talents and how they could be used to help the club in the future.
Everyone joined Roger in applauding Martin Bown who won The Brookhouse Cup and is Champion of Champions 2023.
Our outgoing president Roger Parsons handing over the chain of office to our incoming president for 2023/24, Garry Mathews, who then appointed the committee and officers as follows:
Committee Club Officers | Nomination | Seconder |
President | Garry Mathews | Roger Parsons |
Club Secretary | Audrey Tarry | Sue Lecomber |
Competition Secretary | Brian Baxendale | Roger Parsons |
Treasurer | Wendy Lane | Keith Tester |
Facilities Manager | Doug Powell | Keith Tester |
Recruitment and Development Officer | Geoff Bennett | Bev Parker |
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Club Officers | Nomination | Seconder |
Ladies Club Captain | Cheryl Bennett | Bev Parker |
Men’s Club Captain | Garry Mathews | Roger Parsons |
Friendlies Captain | Paul Rumble | Garry Mathews |
Roles | Nomination | Seconder |
Independent Accounts Examiner | Phil Oram | Garry Mathews |
Monday Night Roll-Up Organiser | Andy & Shirley Kimber | Dave Parker |
Tuesday Afternoon Coaching & Roll-Up Organiser | Geoff Bennett | Doug Powell |
Friday Afternoon Roll-Up Organiser | Paul Rumble | Bev Parker |
Garry praised Doug for all his hard work on the green and said most people were unaware just how much work he does.
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Finals Weekend 2023
Finals Weekend, Saturday 19th & 20th August winners
Drawn Pairs – Wendy Lane & Brian Baxendale
Men’s Championship – Rob Crook
Novices Singles – John Wells
Entered Mixed Triples – Ann & Eddie Bates & Brian Baxendale
Novices Plate Singles – Ted Banks
Ladies Championship – Bev Parker
Handicap Singles – Rob Crook
Veterans Singles – Geoff Bennett
Entered Mixed Pairs – Ann Bates & Brian Cowley
Married Couples – Charlie & Rob Crook
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Tuesday 15th August Littleton men played and won in the first round of the Ken Marsh Trophy against Brockenhurst.
Next, 2nd round against County to be played on Thursday 17th August.
Sunday 30th July, our 50th Anniversary Invitation Competition, was a fantastic success despite the changeable weather. Brian Baxendale planned the event and supervised the competitions. Sue Lecomber managed all refreshments for the day and organised members who volunteered to help. The lunch was delicious and there were so many home made cakes for afternoon tea to enjoy.
President Roger Parsons, a Littleton Bowls Club member for 50 years opened the event, played for another team who were short of players for a while and presented cheques to the winning team
County Bowling Club
and runners up Hedge End
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Sunday 16th July we played in an Aussie (Drawn) Pairs Competition, organised by Eddie Bates, starting at 11am.
Playing for the biscuit Barrel in the finals were Cheryl Bennet & Paul Rumble against Geoff Bennet & John Williams.
The winners of the biscuit Barrel and wine were Cheryl & Paul
Runners up Geoff & John
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Our 50th anniversary.
Dear All,
Most people agree we had a good day a couple of weeks ago culminating with the Hog Roast. On July 30th we are inviting twelve local clubs to join a team from our club to compete for a £100 prize. Our team will basically be the one that won the tournament on Hog Roast Day.
We shall be providing lunch for the teams. We shall also be serving tea and coffee throughout the day and cake in the afternoon (all for a charge). However, we will need a rota of helpers to do this. Could you please help?
If you could spare some time that day please let Sue Lecomber know your availability.. We will also need some cakes for the afternoon, (and raffle prizes) so please let Sue know if you could provide a cake.
All profits from the day, including the bar, will go into club funds, so this is an ideal opportunity for everyone to make a contribution.
Thanks for your help
Roger Parsons
I must thank all the members who came and helped today. We have made great progress as you will see from the photos.
Grateful thanks to: Garry Matthews, Andy Kimber, Paul Angell, Jim McDonald, Andrew Rolt and Sue Lecomber for the morning session. Then in the afternoon, without a break: Garry Matthews, Andy Kimber, Paul Angell were joined by Paul Rumble, Martin Bown, Robin Gray and Keith Ovenden.
Doug Powell – Facilities Manager
This is how we started the day
Our very successful “Bowl-a-thon” fund raising event in May has enabled the committee to purchase a much needed new gazebo. Thanks to Garry Mathews, Martin Bown and Richard Tate for building, doesn’t it look great.
Congratulations to Audrey Tarry, Glyn Cole & Geoff Pearce, winners of the Cannon Ball Trophy, our final competition of the season
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Littleton Bowls Club entered two teams into Winchester City Bowls Club Ladies Competitions on Saturday 6th August. Although all played well they didn’t make it into the finals this year.
Littleton Bowls Club entered in Winchester City Bowls Club Centenary Competition playing several teams over the day, Sunday 31st July.
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Littleton Ladies Team – Captain Cheryl Bennett – are competing in the Bowls Hampshire Thornberry Trophy
1st round – Littleton Ladies 41 – Meon Valley Ladies 31
2nd round – Littleton Ladies 34 – Folland Ladies 26
3rd round – Littleton Ladies V Mayfield Park played 9th July. Mayfield Park won and will be playing in the area final on 23rd July
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Littleton Ladies Captain & Coach Cheryl Bennett ran a very successful ladies day on 9th July. Welcoming several ladies and going through basic skills, giving a flavour of bowls which had a very positive outcome. We look forward to seeing them again soon.
If you missed it Cheryl welcomes new members every Tuesday at 2pm you’ll be made very welcome
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Littleton ran the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday club competition on Friday 3rd June. The competition was drawn triples for the Busbridge Shield. We had 5 sessions of 6 ends and the only unbeaten team was the triple comprising Keith Tester, Sue Lecomber and Dave Renshaw who were awarded the Busbridge Shield by President Roger Parsons at the end of the competition.
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Littleton Bowling Club hosted another very successful Bowls BIG Weekend, 28th and 29th May organised by Bowls England introducing new bowlers to the sport.
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On Saturday 14th May we held a Bowl-a-Thon organised by Cheryl and Geoff Bennett this was a huge success. The sun shone bright when the Saxons challenged the Vikings, unfortunately the Vikings were no match for Saxons! 3336 bowls were bowled some of which were bowled by supporting visitors and people having taster sessions. Looking forward to welcoming them back for more.
If you didn’t get a chance to call in then we will be part of the Big Bowls Weekend 27th May. This is organised by Bowls England click here for more information.
More info call – Geoff Bennett 07900514809