Batchwood played away at Kimpton mid-week – the first match arranged with this club. George Tutt, Men’s Captain, said ‘good hosts and a pleasant game played in the right spirit’. Batchwood won 81 – 43. Top rink was Eddy Thackeray, Joshua David and Skip Brenda Bennitt.

The Ladies played their first County league game at home against a strong team from Hatfield. The teams were level at 8-all. Hatfield gradually took the lead, winning 17 – 11.

Batchwood played a friendly match against Potten End Bowls Club at the weekend. They played two rinks each, Batchwood beating Potten End by two shots overall. The top rink was Sue Swain, Paul Flower and Eddie Clark.

On Sunday George Tutt, Men's Captain, said 'Another good win at a cold Tring today. Batchwood won 3 rinks to their I but the overall score was 67 - 63. A tight margin. Top rink was Paul Flower, Ian Connaughton and Jon Quick'

Batchwood are doing well this season with their friendly matches, having lost only one match.

A few Singles results - John Bell played in the St Albans & District Singles and lost to Gary Kelly of Hatfield 16 - 21. However, he made up for this in the Officer's Singles when he beat Richard Pearce 21 - 19. In the National over 60's Singles Brian Parkes beat Kevin Dwyer of Herts Club 21 - 18.

The current three Coaching Courses are progressing well. Many topics have been covered: bowls grip, stance, line & length delivery, player’s duties etc. This week particular attention was given to Measuring. The participants were very interested in this topic - one of them said ‘I did not realise so much was involved’.

Three more Coaching Courses have been arranged commencing late May. Bookings are now being taken. The Courses are FREE and are provided for potential new members.

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Tricia Gascoine

Press Officer