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G Briley, R Cutler & J Tuck 14 shots G Winfield & Co. 17 shots

In our friendly match against Horton Kirby, Sevenoaks were always in control and fully deserved the winning score of 111 shots to 69 shots.

Success was achieved on four of the five rinks, with the outstanding score of 31 to 9 gained by skip B Akery supported by R Wynn and M McDonald. Five shots scored after two ends got skip E.Mitchell with J.Barnacle and J. Atkins off to a flying start and they were successful on twelve of the eighteen ends.

R Wynn, M McDonald & B Akery 31 shots M Aldridge & Co. 9 shots

J Barnacle, J Atkins & E Mitchell 24 shots G Moorhouse & Co. 10 shots

T Ketchin, M Curry & S Strudwwick 16 shots B Nicholls & Co. 21 shots

I Gwinnell, E Cresswell & M Chapman 19 shots B Lupton & Co. 14 shots

D Hacker, P Haden-Scott & T Russell 21 shots R Day & Co. 15 Shots

Against The Royal Bank of Scotland which comprised of two ladies rinks and four mens rinks Sevenoaks had overall control with a score of 109 shots to 76 shots.

The ladies success was largely due to M Dawes, E Tucker and skip H Chapman who scored a five on the second end and never looked likely to be troubled, going on to win by 30 shots to 6 shots.

A similar situation arose in the mens match when R Wynn, B Briley and skip J Dawes won fourteen of the eighteen ends and achieved a winning score of 29 shots to 6 shots.

M Dawes, E Tucker & H Chapman 30 shots J Rouse & Co. 6 shots

P Mitchell, L Wynn & J Hyson 13 shots A Saunders & Co. 18 shots

R Wynn, B Briley & J Dawes 29 shots G Miles & Co. 6 shots

D Hacker, R Cutler & M Chapman 14 shots M Saunders & Co. 19 shots

G Briley, A Baldock & T Groom 12 shots N Perkins & Co. 11 shots

I Gwinnell, P Haden-Scott & B Akery 11 shots R Farrow & Co. 16 shots

In the Preliminary round of the Mollie Cleggett competition the ladies progressed to the next round with a comfortable win by 49 shots to Queensmead's 29 shots.

B Ide, J Hyson, M Dawes & H Chapman 37 shots J Harrison & Co. 11 shots

D Chapman, J Dickenson, M Burch & G Manning 12 shots H Howes & Co. 18 shots

The ladies started a successful week with a win against South Hill Wood B C by 57 shots to 35 shots. Two of the rinks were comfortable winners with the highest winning rink comprising Peggy Mitchell, Margaret Dawes & skip Doris Chapman with a score of 21-10. In scoring five on the first end they were always in control.

P Mitchell, M Dawes & D Chapman 21 M Parry & Co. 10

B Redding , B Ide & J Dickenson 22 S Pollard & Co. 13

J Morse, J Self & H Chapman 14 R Biggs 12

Continuing their good form the ladies were also winners of their Millenium League match at Marden B C. Always a difficult team to beat on the away ground they succeeded on both rinks and achieved a winning score of 46 shots to 21 shots. In scoring seven shots after just two ends Annie Houghton, Margaret Dawes & Geraldine Manning (skip) were always in complete control and were nineteen shots clear at the end of the match. The rink skipped by Hilary Chapman was also on good form winning by six shots.

A Houghton, M Dawes & G Manning 27 N Clements & Co. 8

P Mitchell, J Self & H Chapman 19 D Maxa & Co. 13

The mens team also played at Marden in the Millenium League without the same success. In spite of the rink skipped by T Russell with support from K Pearce, J Barnacle & P Haden-Scott achieving an outstanding win by 27 shots to 11 the overall score favoured the hosts by 5 shots.

K Pearce, J Barnacle , P Haden- Scott & T Russell 27 P Collins & Co. 11

I Gwinnell, G Briley, J Hamill & E Mitchell 12 D Davies & Co. 19

T Ketchin, A Cockfield, T Groom & D Lewington 16 M Mapp & Co 16

D Hacker, M Curry, B Briley & J Dawes 10 J Gunson & Co. 24 .

The club's mixed team continued their good form against local rivals Knocholt B C and succeeded in winning a closely contested match. Sevenoaks won on three of the five rinks and were overall winners by 85 shots to 79.

P Mitchell, B Briley & P Haden-Scott 22 M Harries & Co. 15

J Briley, A Baldock & S Gamwells 21 P Kitcatt & Co 12

J Morse, D Hacker & D Lewington 14 M Homer & Co. 13

J Barnacle, B Ide & M McDonald 14 L Bryant & Co. 19

J Butler, M Curry & E Mitchell 14 W Smith & Co. 20

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Geraldine Manning has won through as the Kent representative in the National Over 55's competition to be held at Leamington, later in the season. Meanwhile, Trevor Russell, a previous winner, has progressed to the semi-finals of the Kent County 2 Wood competition, to be played at O.G.F.(Fleetway Sports Ground) Gravesend on Tuesday 14th July.

Against local rivals Tonbridge Sevenoaks Ladies were again on good form winning on both rinks with an overall score of 41 shots to 17 shots.

J Butler, P Mitchell & G Manning 22 J Hellyer & Co. 11

J Morse, B Ide & J Briley 19 J Campbell & Co. 6

The mens team were also successful against Tonbridge, with a winning score of 92 shots to 61 shots. Men's Captain Mike McDonald, skipped the highest winning rink with a score of 20 shots to 9, closely followed by rinks skipped by D Lewington and J Tuck.

J Barnacle, A Barnes & M McDonald 20 E Hockley & Co. 9

A Baldock, A Cockfield & D Lewington 19 L Rushbrooke & Co. 11

D Hacker, J Dawes & J Tuck 19 P Jezard & Co. 10

R Cutler, M Maltby & S Gamwells 19 L Ryan & Co. 14

M Curry, P Haden-Scott & J Hamill 15 B Perryman & Co. 17

The mixed team against Halls was successful on all five rinks, the overall winning score being 102 shots to 79 shots.

D. Lewingtons' rink was comfortably in the lead 20-11 with just four ends left in the match but in scoring a total of 7 shots the visitors ensured a close finish. E MItchell's rink had a lead of 6 shots with just the last end to play and their opponents with a score of 5 shots only just failed to snatch a tied result.

R Wynn, M McDonald & D Lewington 20 G Parker & Co. 18

G Briley, S Strudwick & E Mitchell 15 P Charlton & Co. 14

B Akery, M Curry & S Gamwells 14 D Draper & Co. 11

I Gwinnell, P Haden-Scott & J Hamill 18 I Bennett & Co. 14

D Hacker, J Dawes & D Henning 17 R Fordham & Co. 10

J Barnacle, R Briley & J Talbot 18 B Wills & Co. 12

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Trevor Russell, a former winner, was successful in the semi-final of the Kent 2 Wood competition and will play in the final to be held at Marden Bowling Club on 1st August 2009. On a sun baked surface Trevor and his opponent David Boast from Metropolitan Police B.C.found it difficult to find the right line on the green, however the game was very closely fought and brought about a dramatic conclusion. On the penultimate end Trevor had one shot for the match but was unable to take advantage and on the final end found himself two shots down. In spite of the pressure and calling on all his experience he was able to take the match with his last wood.

In the latest mens match, Sevenoaks were the winners against Petts Wood B.C. by just 5 shots. Although the visitors were successful on three of the five rinks, Sevenoaks' win was largely due to captain Alan Cockfield supported by Tom Ketchin and John Barnacle whose rink won by 30 shots to 7 shots. They were well supported by skip David Henning, Michael Curry and Bob Briley who were winners by 7 shots.

T Ketchin,J Barnacle & A Cockfield 30 J Tillman & Co. 7

M Curry, B Briley & D Henning 20 D Hibbert & Co. 13

R Cutler, T Groom & B Akery 13 J Sanders & Co. 17

A Baldock, M McDonald & J Tuck 12 B King & Co. 21

D Hacker, P Haden-Scott & D Lewington 11 M Weeks & Co. 23

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Away to Acacia Hall at Dartford the Sevenoaks' men were successfull on four rinks with one tied and just one loss. The overall score 108 - 90 in favour of Sevenoaks.

The rink skipped by D. Lewington supported by G Briley and J. Atkins was always in control and the halfway stage they led by 20 shots to 1shot. Although the home side picked up 11 shots in the remaining ends, Sevenoaks ran out comfortable winners 29-12. The rink skipped by S Strudwick stuggled at the start and failed to score on the first six ends. At this point they took over and with only two ends left to play were leading by six shots. The homeside however, staged a recovery and tied the game at 18 shots each.

G Briley, J Atkins & D Lewington 29 S Streek & Co. 12

K Pearse, R Briley & E Mitchell 19 R Hawkins & Co. 14

D Hacker, J Barnacle & B Akery 17 H Scase & Co. 16

I Gwinnell, E Cresswell & T Russell 15 R Freeman & Co. 13

M Curry, J Hamill & S Strudwick 18 J Stronghill & Co. 18

A Baldock, M McDonald & J Talbot 10 R LLoyd & Co. 17

The next away match resulted in a win for the men by 98shots to 67 shots. The main contribution came from the rink skipped by E Mitchell along with A Baldock and M Maltby, who after a close start to the game pulled steadilly away to win by twenty shots.

A Baldock, M Maltby & E Mitchell 27 J Melford & Co. 7

T Ketchin, J Atkins & D Lewington 24 B Lazell & Co. 17

J Barnacle, R BRiley & M McDonald 15 J Watson & Co. 12

G Briley, S Gamwells & J Dawes 21 R Armstrong & Co. 12

J Bassett, P Haden-Scott 11 C Williamson & Co. 19

In the latest Millenium League match Sevenoaks' Ladies were well beaten by visitors Maidstone B.C. In conceding ten shots over the first three ends the rink skipped by M Burch was always in trouble. The other rink fared a good deal better, but a losing run over five ends allowed the visitors to pull away to win by five shots.

The mens' team also found the opposition in good form, who won convincingly on two rinks with one tied and losing on just one rink. The overall result favoured the visitors by 88 shots to 66 shots gaining them nine points to the homeside's three points.

E Tucker, J Dickenson & H Chapman 12 J Dolton & Co. 17

G Manning, G Evans & M Burch 6 M Hayes & Co. 30

G Briley, M McDonald, S Strudwick & D Lewington 20 D Jeffrey & Co. 16

R Wynn, J Atkins, M Chapman & D Henning 17 M Farmer & Co. 17

B Akery, D Hacker, J Tuck & J Dawes 15 C Pearson & Co. 21

A Baldock, R Briley, E Mitchell & S Gamwells 14 P Johnson & Co. 34

This week is an important time for two members of the club. On Thursday, Geraldine Manning will be be competing in the ladies National Championships to be held at Leamington, whilst Trevor Russell will be competing in the Kent Two Wood competition to be held at Marden B.C. on Saturday 1st August.

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Match versus VCD 01.08.09

A Baldock, S Strudwick & J Dawes 17 R Gladman & Co. 18

D Hacker, A Barnes & E Mitchell 17 C Rookers & Co. 14

I Gwinnell, M McDonald & D Henning 18 R Walden & Co. 14

R Wynn, R Briley & J Talbot 8 J Caser & Co. 23

J Barnacle, J Atkins & M Chapman 9 D Tatts & Co. 24

Result - Sevenoaks 69 VCD 93

Match versus West Wickham 08.08.09

M Curry, M McDonald & E Mitchell 19 B Goven & Co. 11

G Briley, J Dawes & D Henning 14 B Lewis & Co. 16

A Baldock, S Gamwells & M Chapman 21 D Brown & Co. 10

I Gwinnell, R Briley & D Lewington 19 B Edwards & Co. 8

E Mason, E Tucker & B Ide 21 T Ingram & Co. 11

Result - Sevenoaks 94 West Wickham 56

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Sevenoaks Bowling Club Ladies Week provided some exciting and enjoyable bowling. Sixteen ladies entered the two-wood competition and Hilary Chapman and Betty Redding won through to contest the final which will be played on Finals Day, Sunday 6th September.

The two-wood Plate finalists were Doris Chapman and Eve Tucker. By the half-way stage, Doris had gained a 4 shot advantage. However a winning run of 5 ends saw Eve take a 2 shot lead. At this stage Doris fought back well and 4 shots gained over the last 3 ends gained victory for her by 2 shots.

Twelve ladies entered the Miller Cup Competition and Hilary Chapman and June Briley will contest the final which will also be played on Finals Day.

In one of the semi-finals of the Miller Cup Plate Betty Redding established a 5 shot lead but calling on all her experience Margaret Dawes levelled the match with just one end to play. Betty held her nerve and managed to record one shot for victory. In the other semi-final Peggy Mitchell and Doris Chapman were involved in another close encounter. Doris established a 5 shot lead which was quickly wiped out but 2 shots scored over the last 2 ends were sufficient to win an exciting match.

Elaine Mason who only joined the Club last year reached the semi final of the Miller Cup.

Captain's Day finished off the week and 22 ladies including some social members attended and had lunch with the Captain, Barbara Ide. After playing a fun pairs game refreshments were taken and this finished off a most successful Ladies Week.

In a mixed match against Caterham, Sevenoaks recorded a one shot victory. For this they were cleary indebted to Dave Hacker, Barbara Ide and skip David Lewington who ran out winners by 37 shots to 7 shots. The only other winning rink was skipped by men's captain Mike McDonald.

D. Hacker, B. Ide and D Lewington 37 T Chorrett & Co. 7

L. Wynn, J. Dawes & M. McDonald 15 L Kelly & Co. 11

J. Morse, M. Dawes & J. Atkins 15 R Chennett & Co. 16

E. Mason, M. Curry & H. Chapman 12 C. Scott & Co. 19

A. Baldock, E. Tucker & G. Manning 8 P. Miller & Co. 22

T.Ketchin, G. Evans & M. Chapman 11 J.Scott & Co. 22

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Trevor Russell, a member of Sevenoaks Bowling Club, who previously won the Kent Two Wood Singles in 1996

again qualified for the final held at Marden B. C.

His opponent Alan Morton (Lenham) started the stronger and led by 7 shots to 1. In a two wood competition it is difficult to recover a large deficit but when he was 3 shots to nine down Trevor called on all his experience and with consistent bowling took a four shot lead with just five ends remaining. At this point his opponent briefly took charge to lead 15-14 by the nineteenth end. Amid growing tension the two players were level with just the last end to play. Alan trailed the jack with his wood finishing just two inches away and to the relief of his supporters Trevor, with his last wood managed to draw the winning shot.

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Having qualified through county competitions, Geraldine’s opponent in the first round of the National Finals Over-55 singles at Leamington Spa was Sue Harriott from Madeira B.C Devon. When she stepped out on the green at 11.45 on Thursday 30^th July, she did not know that Sue plays for England and Devon, and was in several other finals at Leamington (and had also been there many times before!). Being in Victoria Park, with 5 adjacent rinks and a host of dignatories from the KCWBA supporting her was, to say the least, quite daunting!

With such an opponent, the game was never going to be easy! After putting up a gallant fight, determined to get into double figures, Geraldine managed to score 12 shots, before being defeated 12-21. Sue went on to lose in the semi-finals.

Geraldine was presented with her medal by Diane Ingle, the Women’s President of Bowls England and as she said the whole experience was one she will never forget and will inspire her to improve her play so that she may return there one day soon!

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Sevenoaks Ladies 47 Orpington 51

J Self, J Dickenson & J Hyson 14 B Darkes & Co. 21

P Cresswell, M Burch & B Ide 19 J King & Co. 12

J Morse, P Mitchell & G Evans 14 D Snow & Co. 18

Sevenoaks Men 85 Holmesdale 89

D Hacker, B Briley & E Mitchell 22 D Cowland & Co. 18

M Maltby, A Cockfield & J Dawes 9 R Chapman & Co. 21

T Ketchin, P Haden-Scott & D Lewington 20 L Bacon & Co. 21

B Akery, A Barnes & S Gamwells 18 K Messenger & Co. 10

A Baldock, M Curry & J Tuck 16 B Nicholls & Co. 19

Sevenoaks Mixed 83 Culverden54

R Wynn, G Evans & S Gamwells 17 W Waghorn & Co, 7

J Briley, P Haden-Scott & D Henning 28 Reading & Co. 10

J Butler, I Gwinnell & G Manning 24 G Bryant & Co. 21

A Baldock, E Tucker & M McDonald 14 D Fullbrook & Co. 16

Sevenoaks Men 107 Erith & Kent Scottish 63

R Wynn, R Briley & S Strudwick 17 J Melford & Co. 10

D Hacker, E Cresswell & B Akery 27 D Lee & Co. 10

J Gillham, M Curry & D Lewington 24 W Lazell 16

T Ketchin, J Atkins & J Dawes 20 C Collier & Co. 9

I Gwinnell, M McDonald & E Mitchell 19 R Armstrong & Co. 18