Press Report 5th May 2025

Batchwood continued their winning streak beating Hatfield away with a resounding win of 100 - 64. Top rink was John Bell, Yvonne McCauliffe and Mark Trembling. After a week of 'slapping on sunscreen' it was back to fleeces in a cold wind for a home game against Berkhamsted on Sunday. Winning 3 out of 4 rinks Batchwood won 76 - 64. Top rink was Jackie Bell, Kate Horner and Brenda Bennitt. Back to the clubhouse for hot tea to warm up!

On Friday Batchwood Ladies played their first District Rinks League game away at Harperbury. After a shaky start Batchwood fought back in a very nip and tuck game to win on both rinks 13 - 9 and 18 - 17 giving Batchwood the full 30 points.

Saturday saw the first of the internal club events with the pairs ‘Power of Ten’ competition. The format is 3 sessions of games of 6 ends with different partners for each session. Individuals keep their own score cards for all sessions with scores carrying over. Scoring is 4-3-2-1. (4 for shot, 3 for second and so on). The 2025 winner was Sandra Clarke, pictured above with the club captain Dave Richardson having presented the cup..

Congratulations to Sue Swain (see photo) who has achieved her Level 1 coaching qualification. The qualification is delivered in partnership with 1st for Sport Qualifications (Awarding Body) and gives an externally accredited Nationally recognised qualification (regulated by Ofqual). Sue is very much looking forward to coaching the club's new members.

Tricia Gascoine

Press Officer

Level 2 Coach