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GUESS WHO?
GUESS WHO?
We are having a bit of fun for the festive season and running a 'guess who' competition. Its just simple rules. We know the one on the left in the striped jacket is Glen and the one on the right is Mark Morris when he had hair before he left the Club to go to Shanklin. Our question is: who is the man/woman/they in the middle? The prize for the winner is a mind shattering bottle of wine! This will be awarded in the New Year. Please text your answer to 07815290933 or dick.wyatt1@btinternet.com
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THE 'SCENE ON THE GREEN'
The clocks have gone back, leaves have left the trees,
Dark nights have drawn in, Autumn has gone and Winter is now well and truly here.
Indoor bowls at Ventnor is now well under way, the new bowlers of 2024 are really looking good and giving the more experienced bowlers a real run for their money, but the cream normally rises to the top, so beware you newbies!!!
This is normally the quietest time of the year for most bowls clubs, but definitely not at Ventnor :
Halloween party night , Presentation night with a fabulous raffle, Grand Xmas draw party, Plus so many other things going on indoors and outdoors, all of which will continue well into the New Year, take note of the Rose 🌹 border!!
Have a great Xmas and a Happy New Year to all the wonderfull members that make V.B.C. the club it is.
Glen & milo 🐶.
p.s. Good luck with your indoor season and enjoy.
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.
TOURIST MATCH TALK
These are reports on last years matches, the '25 season will be published in the New Year.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 will be given by the Club Captain, Maurice Kane at the A.G.M. in October.
Tourist Matches 2025
These are the scheduled Tourist matches for 2025 - subject to change
All start times are 2pm unless stated otherwise
Ventnor plays in Club tops and navy bottoms for all matches
Sunday April 27th
Fleet Social Bowls Club 4 Mixed Triples
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Sunday May 4th
Bowlers on Tour 7 Mixed
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Saturday May 31st 10a.m.
Waveney Bowls Club 7 Mixed
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Sunday June 15th 10a.m.
Page Park Bowls Club 5 Mixed
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Thursday July 3rd
Yeovil Bowls Club 7 Mixed
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Monday September 1st
Datchworth Bowls Club 6 Mixed
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Wednesday September 3rd
Leatherhead Bowls Club 6 Mixed
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Thursday September 4th
Suffolk County 6 Mixed
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Tuesday September 9th
Kent Past Presidents Tour 6 Men
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Wednesday September 10th
CarlshaltonBowls Club 7 Mixed
SPONSORED BY: TBA
Tuesday September 16th
Lindfield Bowls Club 6 Mixed
SPONSORED BY: TBA
SPONSORS
Our tourist Matches are kindly sponsored by
Members of the Bowling Club and Sponsor Hub
OUR SPONSOR HUB
These businesss sponsor our Website and:
our published handbook. Please support them
Perks Volunteer Pub - Bonchurch Garage
David Coates Property Services
LFS Independent Wealth Management
Geoff Leather Independent Funeral Operators
Spirit Studio for Pilates, Yoga
J.O Automotive Care
If you wish to become a sponsor - please contact the club for details
Dates for your Diary 2025
THE GREEN OFFICIAL OPENING DAY
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Ventnor Royal British Legion
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CLUB MIXED TRIPLES
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PRESIDENTS DAY
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CAPTAIN V PRESIDENT
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SPONSORED BY: TBA
MEN V LADIES
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FINALS WEEKEND
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