Teddington v Ashford R&B Saturday 15th May 2019
Fortunately, the forecast rain was light and brief so we were able to start the match on time and continue without interruption.
Congratulations to Gerrard and his team: Eileen, Derek and Victor, who scored a convincing victory by 12 shots. Unfortunately, our opponents were too good for us on the other 2 rinks where we lost by 6 shots and 15 shots respectively. (You will have deduced that we lost by 9 shots overall.)
Hence the final result was a 3-1 loss.
Bernard Winter (Match Captain)
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Return to Adderbury
The bowling link between Teddington and Adderbury which seemed to have been severed three years ago was revived on Sunday (June 9) when four of our players took part in a new competition at the Oxfordshire club.
Teddington-Adderbury matches used to be a favourite part of our bowling calendar, being staged in alternative years at each club. But the tradition came to an end after we were the hosts and victors in the 2016 clash.
However, when Adderbury decided this year to stage an annual competition for the John Radley Memorial Shield, in memory of one of their stalwarts, they invited us to take part.
David Baker, Chris Caswell, Eileen Ball and I represented Teddington in a round-robin contest in which 10 teams took part, the others coming from Adderbury and surrounding clubs.
For the record, we came 5thequal, despite a dismal start in which we failed to score a single shot on the first nine (out of 25) ends we played.
Our hosts made us feel very welcome and left us in no doubt that we will be invited again next year. Gerrard Raven
Teddington v Hampton R&B 4th June 2019
Another close and enjoyable match with Hampton resulting in an honourable draw.
We lost on 2 rinks but won convincingly on the third so that, thanks to a great score from Bob`s team of Roger B, Maureen and Ted, we won 54 to 50 on shots overall.
Thanks to Maureen and Vernon for their usual delightful tea.
Bernard Winter (Match Captain)
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Teddington v Sunbury - 23/5/19 at Sunbury.
After a very warm welcome from Sunbury and an equally warm day, we unfortunately lost by five points - 63 to us and 68 to them. It was a very friendly game and enjoyed by us all. Chris
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Eastcote . Sunday 20th May
We had a very pleasant afternoon playing against Eastcote and we won 66-59. I do not normally pick out individual teams but have to say a huge thanks to Eileen, Jonathan and Bernard as they won 29-7 - well played! Thanks as always to everyone who played and again enjoyed a lovely tea prepared by Maureen and Vernon. Chris
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Teddington v Hampton on 16th May was as expected a competitive match but Teddington lost by 2 points - the score being 49 to us and 51 to them. We did win however on 2 rinks out of 3. Teddington of course were gracious in defeat and said that they hoped to do better against Hampton in the forthcoming R&B match - no pressure then!
Again thanks go to Maureen and Vernon for a welcome tea after our defeat. Chris
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Unfortunately the match against NPL on 9th May had to be called off after 5 ends which was very disappointing. However at that point Teddington were leading! We adjourned to the tea room and had a lovely tea prepared by Maureen and Vernon and much enjoyed by all. Chris
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Teddington played Esher on Sunday 5th May which was an extremely cold day although to be fair it did not rain! The overall score was 54 to us and 38 to them so a good win for us. Thanks to everyone for playing and hoped you enjoyed the afternoon despite the cold. We also enjoyed our tea with Esher and look forward to seeing them later in the season.
Chris, Captain.
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Saturday 30th March 2019 Cambridge Park v Teddington
This was the last match of the indoor season against Cambridge Park and true to form, we lost again! I hasten to say we did not lose by as many points as we did in the previous match so that is an improvement. The score was 48 to us and 86 to them.
We seem to start off well but then we have the tea break when “everything changes after tea” and usually not in our favour – maybe we have too many biscuits! However the match was played in a good spirit and was enjoyed by all. Keep reminding yourselves that it is the taking part, not the winning that counts.
Thank you all for playing so well and trying very hard. Hopefully we will get our revenge outdoors. Chris
The long awaited start to the season began with the Mayor’s Match when the weather could have been kinder as it was very cold. As was expected, after many of us having played indoors, it was hard going but no doubt we will improve as the season goes on.
It was difficult to work out how the scoring worked but Teddington won – whichever way the scoring worked. The overall score was 88-43 and we won on 3 rinks out of 4 so I would say that was a pretty convincing win and it was pleasing to win against Hampton, although I am told it is the taking part and not winning that counts but I leave that for you to decide!
The Mayor came before the match and then after the match he kindly presented the trophy to Jonathan, Colin and myself as we were the winning team. To add to my win, I also won a tin of sweets in the raffle so I had a good result all round.
Thank you to Maureen and Vernon for the tea they provided and thank you to all the members who played in such cold weather. Chris, Captain
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Sunday 17th February 2019 Cambridge Park v Teddington
We classed this as “our” match so to the amusement of Cambridge Park they were the visitors and therefore it was their jack. Unfortunately this seemed to mean it was their jack most of the game! I would like to thank all the members who played – it really is appreciated and hopefully you will try to make yourself available for the next match which is on Saturday 30th March.
You all played well but Cambridge Park do have some very good players and it is really frustrating when we are holding several points and “they” come along and take the point! Sometimes though it does work in our favour but not often enough. Still on a positive note – we managed to win the raffle 3-2 and I was given a packet of jelly babies, so not all bad!
Chris Caswell
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Indoor Match - Cambridge Park v Teddington 13th January 2019. The score was 101-67.
At last the match against Cambridge Park took place and as usual a warm welcome was given to us by Captain Amanda and her players. Brenda, from Cambridge Park, kindly stepped in to play for us. I was going to say we were a player short but feared this might be misconstrued!.
I would like to thank everyone for turning up and playing and to our guests who supported us. I have to say I was extremely nervous (to say the least) and unfortunately did not play very well - I will put it down to nerves although I may be using that as a good excuse.
There were three rinks that had very close scores and were so close to winning and are to be congratulated for their efforts. Unfortunately the team I was playing in did not fare at all well. However in our defence we were against two outstanding players Amanda and Barry. They play for Osterley and all I can say is that I am glad we don't play against them outdoors.
The next match is on Sunday 17th March so please put your names down as you will be needed.
Captain Chris
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Fortunately, the forecast rain was light and brief so we were able to start the match on time and continue without interruption.
Congratulations to Gerrard and his team: Eileen, Derek and Victor, who scored a convincing victory by 12 shots. Unfortunately, our opponents were too good for us on the other 2 rinks where we lost by 6 shots and 15 shots respectively. (You will have deduced that we lost by 9 shots overall.)
Hence the final result was a 3-1 loss.
Bernard Winter (Match Captain)
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Return to Adderbury
The bowling link between Teddington and Adderbury which seemed to have been severed three years ago was revived on Sunday (June 9) when four of our players took part in a new competition at the Oxfordshire club.
Teddington-Adderbury matches used to be a favourite part of our bowling calendar, being staged in alternative years at each club. But the tradition came to an end after we were the hosts and victors in the 2016 clash.
However, when Adderbury decided this year to stage an annual competition for the John Radley Memorial Shield, in memory of one of their stalwarts, they invited us to take part.
David Baker, Chris Caswell, Eileen Ball and I represented Teddington in a round-robin contest in which 10 teams took part, the others coming from Adderbury and surrounding clubs.
For the record, we came 5thequal, despite a dismal start in which we failed to score a single shot on the first nine (out of 25) ends we played.
Our hosts made us feel very welcome and left us in no doubt that we will be invited again next year. Gerrard Raven
Teddington v Hampton R&B 4th June 2019
Another close and enjoyable match with Hampton resulting in an honourable draw.
We lost on 2 rinks but won convincingly on the third so that, thanks to a great score from Bob`s team of Roger B, Maureen and Ted, we won 54 to 50 on shots overall.
Thanks to Maureen and Vernon for their usual delightful tea.
Bernard Winter (Match Captain)
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Teddington v Sunbury - 23/5/19 at Sunbury.
After a very warm welcome from Sunbury and an equally warm day, we unfortunately lost by five points - 63 to us and 68 to them. It was a very friendly game and enjoyed by us all. Chris
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Eastcote . Sunday 20th May
We had a very pleasant afternoon playing against Eastcote and we won 66-59. I do not normally pick out individual teams but have to say a huge thanks to Eileen, Jonathan and Bernard as they won 29-7 - well played! Thanks as always to everyone who played and again enjoyed a lovely tea prepared by Maureen and Vernon. Chris
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Teddington v Hampton on 16th May was as expected a competitive match but Teddington lost by 2 points - the score being 49 to us and 51 to them. We did win however on 2 rinks out of 3. Teddington of course were gracious in defeat and said that they hoped to do better against Hampton in the forthcoming R&B match - no pressure then!
Again thanks go to Maureen and Vernon for a welcome tea after our defeat. Chris
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Unfortunately the match against NPL on 9th May had to be called off after 5 ends which was very disappointing. However at that point Teddington were leading! We adjourned to the tea room and had a lovely tea prepared by Maureen and Vernon and much enjoyed by all. Chris
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Teddington played Esher on Sunday 5th May which was an extremely cold day although to be fair it did not rain! The overall score was 54 to us and 38 to them so a good win for us. Thanks to everyone for playing and hoped you enjoyed the afternoon despite the cold. We also enjoyed our tea with Esher and look forward to seeing them later in the season.
Chris, Captain.
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Saturday 30th March 2019 Cambridge Park v Teddington
This was the last match of the indoor season against Cambridge Park and true to form, we lost again! I hasten to say we did not lose by as many points as we did in the previous match so that is an improvement. The score was 48 to us and 86 to them.
We seem to start off well but then we have the tea break when “everything changes after tea” and usually not in our favour – maybe we have too many biscuits! However the match was played in a good spirit and was enjoyed by all. Keep reminding yourselves that it is the taking part, not the winning that counts.
Thank you all for playing so well and trying very hard. Hopefully we will get our revenge outdoors. Chris
The long awaited start to the season began with the Mayor’s Match when the weather could have been kinder as it was very cold. As was expected, after many of us having played indoors, it was hard going but no doubt we will improve as the season goes on.
It was difficult to work out how the scoring worked but Teddington won – whichever way the scoring worked. The overall score was 88-43 and we won on 3 rinks out of 4 so I would say that was a pretty convincing win and it was pleasing to win against Hampton, although I am told it is the taking part and not winning that counts but I leave that for you to decide!
The Mayor came before the match and then after the match he kindly presented the trophy to Jonathan, Colin and myself as we were the winning team. To add to my win, I also won a tin of sweets in the raffle so I had a good result all round.
Thank you to Maureen and Vernon for the tea they provided and thank you to all the members who played in such cold weather. Chris, Captain
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Sunday 17th February 2019 Cambridge Park v Teddington
We classed this as “our” match so to the amusement of Cambridge Park they were the visitors and therefore it was their jack. Unfortunately this seemed to mean it was their jack most of the game! I would like to thank all the members who played – it really is appreciated and hopefully you will try to make yourself available for the next match which is on Saturday 30th March.
You all played well but Cambridge Park do have some very good players and it is really frustrating when we are holding several points and “they” come along and take the point! Sometimes though it does work in our favour but not often enough. Still on a positive note – we managed to win the raffle 3-2 and I was given a packet of jelly babies, so not all bad!
Chris Caswell
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Indoor Match - Cambridge Park v Teddington 13th January 2019. The score was 101-67.
At last the match against Cambridge Park took place and as usual a warm welcome was given to us by Captain Amanda and her players. Brenda, from Cambridge Park, kindly stepped in to play for us. I was going to say we were a player short but feared this might be misconstrued!.
I would like to thank everyone for turning up and playing and to our guests who supported us. I have to say I was extremely nervous (to say the least) and unfortunately did not play very well - I will put it down to nerves although I may be using that as a good excuse.
There were three rinks that had very close scores and were so close to winning and are to be congratulated for their efforts. Unfortunately the team I was playing in did not fare at all well. However in our defence we were against two outstanding players Amanda and Barry. They play for Osterley and all I can say is that I am glad we don't play against them outdoors.
The next match is on Sunday 17th March so please put your names down as you will be needed.
Captain Chris
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