Derby West End Bowls Club

Well done to all the ladies that competed in the Three Bowl Triples. Eventual winners and Skegness Bound to represent Derbyshire at the National Finals. Rosemary, Sharon and Liz.

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Congratulations must also go to Steve, Dean and Nigel who played County 2BT at Heanor Miners Welfare and qualified for the final.

Green Opens Saturday 15th April

Hello Everyone,

The season is nudging ever closer and preparations are underway!

Firstly we want to invite all our members to get actively involved in how our club looks. To this end we have arranged the following -

Saturday April 1st - Don't be a Fool  - join us for Mats'n' Maintenance!   

  10.00am -1.00pm - Brunch Cobs and a hot drink at the end for all the Workers.

Mats back in ditches + much more.

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16th & 20th August League and Cup update

25th Aug Nationals Update & Member information updated with Meeting Minutes.

9th  Sep Revised Club Finals Day Details

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Revised Schedule for Finals Day (9/9/22)

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Club Presentation Evening is the 1st October, more details to follow.

2022 AGM will be on Sunday 27th November.

To allow for Green Maintenance Green 1 will close on the 17th September and Green 2 21st September.

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DWEBC players have won two National EBF titles well done to

Liz Greenough - Winner of Secretaries Singles.

Steve Menzies & Dean Shaw - Winner of Gratton Men's Pairs.

More Details Below.

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2022 DWEBC League  and Cup Summary

Both Leagues have now finished and final positions can be confirmed. Despite a strong finish to the season, taking 27 points from a possible 28 in the last four games, the Federation team finished second by two points to Stute.

The Bowls Derbyshire team finished third out of the five teams.

Thanks to the managers of both teams and well done to all members who played in the teams.

We now have three Cup finals left to play. Two this week, Thursday 18^th and Friday 19^th August. 

Update

18th Aug - Kath Mather Final - won

19th Aug - BDA Cup Final - Lost

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Who has made the English Bowls Federation and Bowls England National Finals?

When and where are they ?

How can I support and follow the results?

English Bowling Federation National Finals take place in Skegness from Sunday 21st August for 7 days. Entry is Free, greens are on the seafront. If you are not able to visit results can be found at www.fedbowls.co.uk

Success for DWEBC players in Skegness, Liz Greenough has reached the Final in the Secretaries cup and Steve Menzies and Dean Shaw has reached the final of the Men's Pairs, see below.

Adams - Nigel Chaplin, Keith Cooper, Bernie Greenough, Steve Menzies, Dean Shaw

Update: Derbyshire Won the Adams Inter County Competition Picture of DWEBC players involved below. This is the first time since 1984, so well done to all.

Donald Stewart - Sharon Dent, Rosemary Gyford, Liz Greenough

Update: Derbyshire were Runners up

Reg Wright (Under 25)  - Oliver Menzies (Reserve)

Update: Derbyshire were Runners up

Men's Pairs - Steve Menzies, Dean Shaw

Friday 26th First and Second round Won.

Semi Final Saturday Morning 27th - Won.

Final Saturday 27th Afternoon - Won.

Mixed Pairs - Bernie and Liz Greenough, 

Tuesday 23rd Lost 1st Round

Secretary Cup - Liz Greenough

Wednesday 24th Won 1st Round

Semi final Saturday Morning 27th  - Won

Final Saturday 27th Afternoon - Won

2 Wood Singles - Liz Greenough

Wednesday 24th Won First Round

2 Wood Triples - J.Bateman, L.Greenough, Liz Greenough    

Tuesday 23rd Won First Round

Wednesday 24th Lost 2nd Round

Bowls England National Finals are held at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa from 25th August - 18th September. Tickets are available at the Gate, pre booked tickets are available at a discounted rate online. Results can be found at www.bowlsengland.com

We are pleased at announce that thanks to a generous donation from Sylvianna Barrell we have purchased a Defibrillator for the Club. It will be stored in the Pavilion. If you would like training in how to use it please contact Steve Bird who will provide information.

2022 Club Competitions

The Draws for the 2022 Club Competitions are now available  both in the Pavilion and on the web site here

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There is a lot going on in the club and bowls generally around Derbyshire but it is important to keep the site clean and tidy.

Dates for the next Work Party 

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There will be refreshments available and hopefully people will stay on for a roll up in the afternoon.

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The Club has presented Sylvianna Barrell with a Framed Shirt in recognition of her donation enabling the Club to buy a new shirt for all 2021 Club Members. This was done in remembrance of her husband and former Club member Derek Barrell.