FINALS WEEKEND 2026

Last weekend saw a very successful finals weekend with all the scheduled matches completed thanks to good weather. As usual, there were some very close matches and all played in good spirits. There are few photos on our facebook page.

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RESULTS

Australian Pairs

Winners: Richard Evans, Mark Hyde

Runners Up: John Walker, Scott Pilgrim

Triples Mixed

Winners: Shelia Arnott, Ben Scutt, Terry White

Runners Up: Chris Earle, Trevor Hooley, Sandra Adkins

Veterans  Cup                                              

Winner: John Walker 

Runner Up: Shelia Arnott

Centenary Cup 

Winner: Tony Morgan

Runner Up: John Milmoe

Novices Cup

Winner: Steve Dennis

Runner Up:  Rowan Baylis

Men’s 100up                               

Winner: Richard Wyatt 

Runner Up: Chris Goddard

Ladies 100up                                 

Winner: Jane Sanders                           

Runner Up: Tanya Rinaldi

Men’s 2 Woods             

Winner: Ben Liffen                                 

Runner Up: Terry White

Ladies 2 Woods

Winner: June Sanders                           

Runner Up: Tanya Rinaldi

Men’s Handicap 

Winner: Dave King                                 

Runner Up: Derek Venier

Ladies Handicap

Winner: Jane Sanders                           

Runner Up: Jenny Fawcett

Men’s Pairs 

Winners: Trevor Hooley, Scott Pilgrim 

Runners Up: Harry Bolton, Richard Wyatt

Ladies Pairs 

Winners: Shelia Arnott, Jan Bentley

Runners Up: Sylvia Ashpole, Sandra Adkins                              

Ladies Singles Champion  

Winner: Jane Sanders                               

Runner Up: Tanya Rinaldi

Men’s Singles Champion                  

Winner: Johnny Walker                             

Runner Up: Martin Hatton

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Thanks to all who supported the Club by entering the Club games, they are an important part of club life and those who take part get a good experience. Thanks must go to John Milmoe, the Club Captain, who organizes the whole draw including the finals weekend.

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THE CLUB GOES FROM STRENGHT TO STRENGTH​

Despites all the normal goings and comings, the Club retains a good membership. We hope to still field 4 mens teams in the '27 season and a ladies team. The men had a good showing in the Men's County Competition's with a record number in entries in the various categories. As mentioned before, our Club colours are admired by all and have proved very popular with the members. Don't forget you can purchase an extra shirt through the Club.​

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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. Just contact the club for the 2026 dates.

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 ITS BEEN A BUSY ONE!

We have finished the Leagues now. The men's A team rallied at the of the season and finished with a credible mid table position. The B team also had a fantastic season and just missed being promoted and finishing 2nd in their league. The ladies A team won promotion too. All team positions can be seen on the IOW Bowls website - link on our front page..

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As predicted, the winners and finalists threw up some surprising results. A full ilst can be seen above and a small report is on our facebook page ( press blue button top left of page)​

 

Our tourist matches are now coming to a close, We had to cancel 2 of them due to storms and rain, But on the whole, a very successful season with them. Please honour your stewards duties  again for 2026 season. We  fell down on club members not turning up to do their spots and apart from a bad impression on themselves, its not good for the club. We have to have someone on duty to keep within the position of the Councils rules about offering services to the public. SO PLEASE TURN UP!

 

THE GREEN has been in great condition throughout the season and thanks must go to Ben Liffen the greenkeeper and the services of Andy Butler. The winter rota proves  that it really does give results for the Summer season.

"Do you mind if I roll up your green and take it home with me?" Is one frequent remark heard from visiting players so be proud! There are a few greens you would not want to be your home ground, not mentioning Ryde of course.

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NEW PICS FOR WEBSITE

If any members have pics that are good quality sharp images that they would like to be included on the website, please contact Richard. Hopefully we will be able to get some good ones on finals day, weather permitting! especially as Richard has been knocked out of everything and will have nothing to do Finals weekend except take photos!

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TOURIST MATCH TALK

We will be doing a small report on all Tourist matches reminding the participating players what went on and letting non attendees an idea what they missed. Below are this years reports which will be here till next season.

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​Fleet Social Bowls Club​

Fleet bring it once again! A second visit by Fleet social, once again came early in the season as last year which was late April.

This time tho' they gave Ventnor a proper thumping with a score of 113 to 79! The rinks were pretty even apart from 3 of Ventnor's the took the brunt of the points against. However, we still had a winning rink of Julie Thorn, Colin Beavis and Steve gallop. A touch of irony, Colin Beavis was on the winning rink last year! We should mention the weather was fantastic again for their visit and the green was in remarkable condition for this time of the year - thanks to Ben Liffen the Greenkeeper and his band of helpers putting in time during the Winter.

Thanks to all the various helpers with the Bar, Raffle and general duties to making it a very successful 1st Tourist match of the year.

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Fleet United Bowls Club​

Oh Dear! Well after some fantastic weather during the week, on the Sunday the heavens decided to open up and not stop.  After some deliberation with the Fleet Club, it was decided to cancel the match as its no fun in the rain!

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West End Bowls Club Southampton

Deja Vue! its the same 'ol story, rain stopped play, or rather it really did not get going as it was cancelled due to the heavy rain. Its getting to be a habit this rain - after all, it is Flamin' June.

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Heyford Bowls Club​

Quelle Suprise!  It didn't rain!. On a warm sunny day, the green was full with 7 rinks being played on and a good many supporters of the visiting club watching. Unfortunately for them, their club Heyford went down 103 to Ventnor's 124 shots. Ventnor's best rink was Scott Pilgrim, Richard Evans, Rowan Baylis and Shelia Arnott - nice to see some new faces taking the honours. Special thanks to Johnny Walker for doing the bar and the teas and near on everything!

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Yatley Bowls Club​

Fine weather prevailed for us once again this late June Sunday, and once again the green was full once again with 7 rinks being played on. It was quite a battle with several rinks losing and winning by a high margin but the victors were Yatley winning by just one shot!!!!!. Yatley 89 Ventnor 88!. As usual, several club mementoes were exchanged by the Presidents and a good raffle was organized by Tanya Rinaldi. Ventnor's best rink this time was won by Jan Bentley, Paul Palmer, Colin Nigh and John Ashpole. Special thanks to John Walker

who got lumbered with the bar and the teas and everything else once again helped by Cherie.

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Plymouth Retired Civil Servants B. C.​

Fine weather welcomed this club to our brilliant green on Wednesday. Six rinks filled the green and full sunshine was enjoyed in a great atmosphere. Unfortunately, for the visiting team, Ventnor managed one of our best results this year, smashing the visitors 120 to 76 points! Our top rink this time was  Steve gallop, John Mulkern, Paul Marfleet ( the Marph ) and Jan Bentley. As usual a fine raffle was organized by Tanya Rinaldi and the teas were run by Keith and Rhonda Bishop, Maurice Kane and Cherie Earle. Good 'ol Johnny Walker ran the bar as usual. Thanks to anyone I have missed out. The visitors praised the greens condition and organised

a little song at the end of their visit. 

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Writtle Bowling Club​

It couldn't last could it!. Started off in great weather but the Gods turned against us and we only managed 14 ends due to rain!. One consolation for the visitors was a dead draw @  66 points each, which was well received by all. Our trickiest rink, number 1, was our highest scoring rink again and comprised of Roger Smith, Susan White, Tony Morgan and Colin Nigh ( he keeps doing it! ).. Once again the visitors were impressed with our green. Special thanks to all who helped make the day smooth running and enjoyable for all who took part in supporting the Club.

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Newbury Bowling Club​

The weather was kind again today and this match was a triples for a change. But this time Ventnor took a hammering, losing the match 119 points to 81. We did produce a best rink Jess Whitewood, Ben Scutt and Shelia Arnot - well done you three. Thanks to Jess and Tayna for the teas and Marph and Johnny Walker for the bar plus Tanya again for doing the raffle. There's a lot of work goes into running these matches smoothly so a big shout to ALL who are involved.

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Woolston and District Bowling Club​

Well this ones different. The mixed format turned out to be men only from this club but Ventnor fielded a mixed team. And so the beer began, sorry, I meant Match or did I mean beer? Woolston were in high spirits and the bar was opened at 11.30 a.m. to an enthusiastic and lively and thirsty team. A match was played in a great enthusiastic way - but not quiet! Another phenomime we finished in a draw again 98 - 98 . And another strange thing, our best rink was the dodgy rink 1, once again, with Ian Crombie, Susan White, Scott Pilgrim and Derek Venier taking the honours.  The Visitors celebrated as though winning the World Cup and the Bar was nearly drunk dry. Three Cheers for John Walker and helpers who kept the beer flowing. The usual thanks to everybody that helped and contributed to the day. I think the bar is closed now.

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United Services Bowling Club Barnstable​

Another nice drop of weather allowed us to welcome the visitors and we played mostly in shorts and club tops without the need for jumpers. It appears we didn't hold back and gave our guests a proper thumping by a score of 118 to 64. This score was  helped by our best rink of Dave King, Tanya Rinaldi and Richard Wyatt who  really hit form and crushed their rink 37-4.! It was a triples match format and although the result was lop sided, the matches  were played in fine spirit and all had an enjoyable afternoon. The raffle was unusual as the bottle of Scotch was the last prize to be taken and who else but Johnny Walker the barman won it! Much thanks to all the helpers again - without you, it wouldn't happen.

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​ALL LEAGUE RESULTS, TABLES, & COUNTY MATCH RESULTS -

For all results and info,  please click here -     https://www.bowlsisleofwight.com 

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