PLESSEY V VENTNOR ANNUAL GAME

Ventnor's annual game against indoor Plessey was played Sunay 8th March. Once again, they proved a tad too strong for our side with them winning all 4 rinks, with fairly similar scores. Although we fielded a fairly strong side bolstered with A team players, they had some big hitters too. As usual the game was played in great spirit - and very unusually was accommpanied by quiet loud rock music ( a bit of Aussie influence?). A raffle was held after, where we we at least won something!

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'TASTER DAYS'​

If you are here and not a member or a player yet, this may well interest you. The Club runs a couple of 'taster days' through the summer in various forms. The two best ones are already in place and are the following:-

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SUNDAY MAY 11th 11.00 - 4pm @ the Club

Part of the 'BIG BOWLS BASH OPEN DAY' run by Bowls England. Come along with all the Family and friends and have a go at it. You don't need anything in the way of equipment and all will be provided. And it FREE!

SUNDAY JULY 6th 12.00 - 4pm @ Ventnor Park

Part of the Ventnor Summer Festival. Come along for a very informal taste and chuck/throw/bowl a few - we will have a stall and tent for info if you need it - you will enjoy!

This is what happened last year:-

VENTNOR DAY

In fabulous weather, a highly successful day was held in the Park. Our Stall, a Gazebo and rink with targets and bowls, set up and run by Danny and Loretta was extremly popular with loads of adults and youngsters  taking part and having a go on the 'mini rink'. Other members of the Club were on hand during the day to lend support - well done to those who bothered to turn up - shame the there were not more - same 'ol story  of only the 'stalwarts' lending support.

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  "THE  CLUBHOUSE"

.Last winter we decided to give the clubhouse a complete revamp new toilets and vanity units were installed along with new decor. This winter our members  continued the revamp under Glen's guidance, Men's and Ladies changing rooms have been re-painted along with the lounge area's and new decor added. 

This is normally the quietest time of the year for most bowls clubs, but definitely not at Ventnor : Lots of social events like Halloween party, Presentation night with a fabulous raffle, Grand Xmas draw party, plus Friday night socials and quiz nights keep the winter buzzing  all of which  continue through to the outdoor season. ​

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TOURIST MATCH TALK

These are reports on last years matches, the '25 season will be published in the New Year.​​

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Sunday 8th September. Lionsmede Bowling Club visited the Club quite apprehensive about the weather and if the match would take place. Fortunately, the rain held off and a very close match took place with Ventnor once again winning and keeping their unbeaten record this year,  result being 86-82 to the home side. It was a game of triples ( 3 a side) and the winning rink ( scoreing the best overall score ), comprised of Colin Beavis and Silvie and John Ashpole, who pulled off an amazing 'Hot Shot' which is getting all 9 bowls of thiers closer than any of the opposing teams bowls!

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Saturday the 14th September, The return from 2 years ago of Beaufort Bowling Club. mens side, proved a match too far for Ventnors unbeaten record. Very even for all rinks except one who were batterd 25 - 6         ( no names! but it was Richard Wyatt, Trevor Hooley, Dave Stead and John Arnott ). and the Club went down by only 6 shots 93-87.  Best rink for Ventnor was Glen Cox, Clint Fawcett, Terry White and John Lines. They were a lively Welsh Club and the atmosphere was great with the visiting side breaking into song and giving a hearty rendition of 'There's a welcome in the hillside. All in all a very enjoyable day in great weather.

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On Tuesday 13th August we entertained St Margarets Co-Operative BC from Leicester in a 6 mixed rink game.  We won by 28 shots, 105-77.  Ventnor winning on 4 rinks to St Margarets 2.

On Sunday 18th August on a glorious sunny day, we welcomed Tiverton West End BC from Devon in a 7 mixed rink match.  Result was a narrow victory for Ventnor 99-97.  Ventnor 4 rinks, Tiverton 2 & 1 drawn. Our 'best rink' was Maurice Kane ( Club Captain ),  Dave King ( A team Captain ), Delphine Palmowski and Colin Beavis ( our former Website man and SWC newspaper contributor).

After the raffle the visitors gave us a sing along song before leaving adding to the happy day

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Thursday 6th September we hosted Crediton Bowls Club. Unfortunately, we presented them with a swimming pool instead of a green and so a bowling match was unable to be held.. Please see our facebook page. However, a great convivial afternoon was had by all which included a quiz and a good raffle with the bar doing a roaring trade. Well done to all the members who turned up in terrible weather to support the Club.

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Sunday 8th September. Lionsmede Bowling Club visited the Club quite apprehensive about the weather and if the match would take place. Fortunately, the rain held off and a very close match took place with Ventnor once again winning and keeping their unbeaten record this year,  result being 86-82 to the home side. It was a game of triples ( 3 a side) and the winning rink ( scoreing the best overall score ), comprised of Colin Beavis and Silvie and John Ashpole, who pulled off an amazing 'Hot Shot' which is getting all 9 bowls of thiers closer than any of the opposing teams bowls!

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Saturday the 14th September, The return from 2 years ago of Beaufort Bowling Club. mens side, proved a match too far for Ventnors unbeaten record. Very even for all rinks except one who were batterd 25 - 6         ( no names! but it was Richard Wyatt, Trevor Hooley, Dave Stead and John Arnott ). and the Club went down by only 6 shots 93-87.  Best rink for Ventnor was Glen Cox, Clint Fawcett, Terry White and John Lines. They were a lively Welsh Club and the atmosphere was great with the visiting side breaking into song and giving a hearty rendition of 'There's a welcome in the hillside. All in all a very enjoyable day in great weather.

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Saturday the 21st September saw our President, Cherie Earle welcoming Kettering Lodge Bowls Club to a sunny afternoon of bowls at our Club. Oh dear, once again Ventnor lost by a narrow margin of 93-84, our second defeat of a tourist match this year. We did have a top rink and this was Richard Wyatt, Tayna Rinaldi, Janice Bentley and John Arnott. Our thanks, as always, goes to the hard work that goes into these events, but especially the regulars of John Walker ( bar duties) and Tanya Rinaldi ( raffle duties ) and all others helpers.

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Wednesday 2nd October, STILL GOING! An exceptionally late date to be playing our last match of the season, this time against Victoria Park Bowls Club, and once again back to our winning ways.

. In great weather interrupted with a 1 minute shower, Ventnor triumphed 85 - 64 with our best rink of  the day, Glen Cox, Mike Tanser, Ben Scutt, Jessie Whittiker and John Biddles. ( A couple of players only playing half a game each). All in all, a very satisfactory end  to another successful set of tourist matches for the club.​

Thanks to all the members who took part to support the club and boo to those that didn't.

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ALL LEAGUE RESULTS, TABLES, & COUNTY MATCH RESULTS -

For the final results please click here -     https://www.bowlsisleofwight.com 

iIt is with great relief, that although the A team suffered some punishing defeats this year, especially at the end of the season, other clubs have also suffered at the hands of the 'Mighty 4'. and it appears we will  still in the 1st division next year. ( with guns blazing). All teams will be in the same division as this year with no ups or downs. A full report was given by the Club Captain, Maurice Kane at the A.G.M. in October.​