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Captains Day
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The format and teams for this year’s Captains Day are listed below and now in the clubhouse. Please can everyone to be ready to play for 1:30 as we have a lot to pack in, so be down earlier to participate in “All Our Yesterday’s” competition. (Those with short memories may want to download the…
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Finals Weekend
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7th, 8th & 9th September. Here are the runners and riders and playing order for the three day finals event for the culmination of 2024 internal competitions.
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Ladies v Gents Match
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Ladies vs Gents Competition is being held on 11th August @ 1400hrs. Open to playing and social members and all skill levels. Dress is casual.
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Congratulations Bridport Winners
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Congratulations to (L to R) Chris Thorne, Lyn and Mike Craddock on winning the Triples Cup at the 2024 Lyme Open..
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Cullompton Friendly
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A few pictures from the friendly against Cullompton on Sunday 16th June. Congratulations to the top rink, each winning a mug: Malcom, Sean, Mel and Marion. and an appearance in a team photograph for everyone else.
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Ladies vs Gents Competition Date Change
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The new date for this competition is now 11 August, previously it was 10 June. Australian Pairs Competition We have now published the sign-up sheet for the Australian Pairs Competition. Closing dates for entry will be 10th June This is a fun competition played in pairs over 12 ends. Further details on the format of the competition and…
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Ivy Trophy
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Sunday 2nd June 2024 @ 14:00 Calling all Bridport Bowlers. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon of BOWLING for the illustrious IVY TROPHY.All skill levels are welcomeBar and Light Refreshments£2 Entry FeeSign up in the sheets in the clubhouse
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Captains Day 2023
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Here are a few photographs from the Captains Day 2023. Click on one of the thumbnail images to expand, then you can click next or previous to scroll through the images. To return to the thumbnail view, just click anywhere off the expanded image.
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Finals Weekend 2023
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Here are a few photographs from Finals Weekend 2023 Click on one of the thumbnail images to expand, then you can click next or previous to scroll through the images. To return to the thumbnail view, just click anywhere off the expanded image.
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Centenary Photos
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Here are a number of photographs taken during the Centenary Celebration Day on 19th August 2023
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Quiz Night 9th December
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The Quiz on Saturday was a great success in more ways than one. At the end of the Quiz I asked permission for us to donate the profit of £146 to the Crisis At Christmas charity, which many of you will have seen advertised on TV. I’m happy to say, although not surprised, that everyone…
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News – Finals Weekend and the last week of the season
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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The sun finally came out for our finals weekend starting on Saturday 10th through to Monday 12th. An extended weekend as both Chris Thorne and Pamela Daters were in multiple finals. Chris started his campaign with a win in the handicapped singles against Ben Jones. This battle continued…
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News Week commencing 5th September
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Bridport were away to Portland Victoria for a rearranged game on Monday. No sooner had they started when the thunderstorm hit. All players were totally soaked before they could get under cover and the game was abandoned. Better luck with the weather on Tuesday when Bridport entertained a touring side from Beech Hill in Bedfordshire.…
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News Week Commencing 29th Aug
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Bridport were away to Melcombe Regis this week for the last match of the season. There was one winning rink of Craddock, Brooks, Shortland and Thorne whose huge score saw them taking the overall points by 3 shots. Bridport A had a rearranged game against Portland Borstal with mixed fortunes. One winning, one drawn and…
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News – Week Commencing 22nd August
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The leagues are slowly drawing to a close with just one men’s match this Monday. Bridport A away to Lyme Regis. Just two points for the winning rink of Duthie-Jones, Edwards, Seadon and Langdon. They were nip and tuck all the way through but a six count on the 15th end put them in the…
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News Week commencing 15 August
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A good start to the week for Bridport men in the County League. The top team were away to Dorchester A resulting in one drawn rink and two winning rinks. Honours to Craddock, Brooks, Shortland and Thorne. The ladies from Blandford arrived Tuesday afternoon all ready to play the Bridport ladies, then the storm hit. …
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News – Week commencing 8th August 2022
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Monday saw Bridport away to Dorchester’s top stars. Chris Throne’s crew lost by only 3 shots but the other two rinks were beaten heavily. No points on this occasion for Bridport. Bridport A were home to Dorchester B and had a far better result with two winning rinks and one losing rink. The two winning…
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News – Week commencing 27 June 22
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A bad start to the week for Bridport meeting their nemesis in the form of Dorchester. On Monday Bridport were home to Dorchester’s stars and had no winning rinks. Medland, Hoskins, Shortland and Thorne were unlucky losing by just one point. Bridport A were away to Dorchester B where again no winning rinks. All rinks…
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News – Week commencing 6th June
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Monday evening saw Bridport at home against Portland Victoria with two winning rinks and the overall score so 8 points in total. Honours to Medland, Brooks, Shortland and Thorne. The losing rink of Kenyon, Rumble, Smith and Jones were really unlucky to lose by one shot against stiff opposition. Bridport A were away to Portland…
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News – Week commencing 30th May
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Bridport men have been depleted by injury and ill health this week but still managed to field two County league teams. Bridport were away to Melcombe Regis in Weymouth where you play the green as well as the players. Taylor, Kennedy, Tibble and Langdon had a runaway win of 28 shots to 9. Scott, Rumble…
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Club evening with a difference
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The last Tuesday in May saw the first unofficial ‘Secretary’s Cup’, a fun evening competition where all the competitors scored points individually. Of the 13 entrants, five had been members of the club for less than a month and put in very credible performances. The game was played in a similar format to normal except…
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Update – Week Commencing 15 May 22
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Both men’s County games were against Dorchester on Monday evening. Bridport were away facing very stiff opposition. There was just one winning rink- Brian Medland, Keith Brooks, Barry Shortland and Chris Thorne. They raced off to an early lead and despite a nil count on ends 11-15 they managed to prevail with a 3 shot…
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Bridport Bowling Club – W/C 8th May 2022
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Bridport Bowling Club – W/C 8th May 2022 Bridport men were home to Wellworthy in the County League on Monday. This saw an overall win for all 3 rinks totalling 77 shots – 29 shots. Top rink honours go to Brian Medland, Keith Brooks, Barry Shortland and Chris Thorne. Bridport A were away to Sherborne…
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2022 Off to a great start
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NEW SEASON The 13th April saw the opening of Bridport Bowling Club ~ plenty of practice for members with bacon rolls to help with the energy. The first friendly fixture was against Somerton, followed by our first touring side – Liberty of Havering – where Bridport managed to scrape a tiny overall win. Every Saturday…
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Taster Days
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This year we have several free new member taster sessions where you can see the club and it’s facilities, and have a go yourself. All you need to bring is a pair of flat soled shoes with no heels. The sessions will be on Saturday 23 April 10am to midday Saturday 30 April 10am to midday…
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National Win for Bridport Club member
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Congratulations to Bridport club member Pamela Daters, who together with her partner Annie Bowden won the National Ladies Over 60s Pairs Indoor Championship. Following several rounds in the County, and a win at Taunton Deane they travelled to Nottingham to play on Sunday afternoon (10th April) against a team from Plymouth. After a convincing victory…
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Bridport Men triumph in the Baker Cup
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Bridport men recently beat Dorchester to win the South Dorset Bowling League Baker Cup. Bridport won on two of the three rinks.
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Local businesses support Bridport Bowling Club
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Bridport Bowling Club are extremely grateful to a number of local businesses who have agreed to provide financial and other support to the club to enable the renewal of key equipment. Longs Fish and Chip Restaurants of Bridport, McCarthy and Stone, and A J Wakely have all donated funds towards new equipment.
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It’s not all about winning…
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Our recent Bowls Taster weekend attracted a wide variety of people, some with a serious interest in bowls, and some who simply wanted to find out more about the sport. Amongst the many attendees were a couple who were on their honeymoon and were looking for something interesting and challenging to do while in Bridport.…
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Bridport Bowls Ladies vs Gents
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This Saturday (19th June 2021) Bridport Bowling Club will be holding their annual Ladies vs Gents competition. Always hotly contested, this is a fun day of rivalry between the sexes. If you are interested in playing bowls yourself why not come along for half an hour to watch the game being played, and chat to…
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2021 New Member Taster Days
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In spite of other attractions going on locally on Bank Holiday and the wonderful weather, we held what we would consider to be one of our most successful Taster Days. The weather was spectacular, and was in some ways instrumental in attracting thirty-three people onto the green. There were a wide range of ages from…
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BOWLS BIG WEEKEND
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Bridport Bowling Club will be having their taster sessions on Sunday 30th May and Monday 31st May from 2 – 4 pm. Why not join us for a fun afternoon giving a new sport a try. A brand new start following the long lock down. We are following all Covid requirements so you will be outdoors…
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OPEN FOR THE SEASON
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Bridport Bowling Club opened for the season on Monday. Saturday saw a voucher event where 36 members took part in a fun game with home made cakes at half time and refreshments from the bar to finish. We were blessed with beautiful weather for our first event of the season. Although events will be a…
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Good News
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I am sure you are all looking forward to meeting up, swapping stories and enjoying a game of bowls. At the moment we do not know what fixtures are going to take place but we do know we will be bowling and meeting friends on the green. I am attaching a catch up letter from…
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