Banwell
Retain
Parrott Shield

We knew right from the start that this was not going to be an easy game.

We started the game with a slender lead of 4 shots from the first Leg played at Winscombe.
And true to form that lead disappeared in the first 2 to 3 ends.

From then on it was close game, we won on three rinks and lost on the other two.


But fine performances from John Davies and his rink for Banwell and Malcolm Dorrington and
his rink for Winscombe, kept the state of the game at nail biting pitch.

But like all good Western Films, Captain Hilary Guckian rode off into the sunset
with the Parrott Shield tucked under his arm

So well done to the Banwell
and commiserations to WInscombe

MInehead Team? What Minehead Team

We should have been playing
Minehead in the Wedmore Plate
Competition. But They didn't turn up.

We guessed this might happen, but
the evening was not ruined. We formed
two teams," The good guys and the bad guys",
and had an enjoyable game
Then later we had some tea, and a raffle
and a few drinks

And to record the occasion we took
a photo - not bad eh!

New Banwell Caps go on sale

You know the old saying:

"If you want to get ahead
get a Hat".

Well here is your chance.
Pete Botting has negotiated a very
reasonable price for these caps and he
is taking orders now.

He informs me that they will cost around the £10 mark.
So chaps get rid of your old cowboy hats and smarten
yourself up.

Have a chat with Pete Botting for all the details

Warning! have you seen this character?

I have received a warning note from
a small but well known walking football club.

He has warned us, that the fellow on the right
will attempt to infiltrate a Bowls Club to
cause chaos and goes under the name of:

Herr Von Smallencocken

He goes on to say that:

"You have been warned that some people that have upset him,
have disappeared, never to been seen again!!

I thanked the manager of the football club for this
information and reassured him that from day one
he was easily identified as someone who had
not quite got the hang of the game of bowls
on account of the number of 'Wrong Bias Woods'
he bowls. Our main concern is what to do with
the buttons and foreign coins he puts in the pig
as payment.

We will keep a firm eye on him

Rinks Day July 2019

It was a glorious day, the sun shone, the beer was cool, and the day organised to perfection by Hilary Guckian.
Starting at 10am the battles took place, but by mid afternoon, two teams were left to fight it out in the final:

Lee Pheasant, Harry Woodards, Gerry Bean and Trevor Burnett
v
Mike Amos, Mike Bass, Mike House and Dave Mabbutt

The game started pretty well nip and tuck, but on the 8th end
Lee Pheasant and his team picked up a 4 followed by three 2's
which sealed the game

Final Result:
Lee Pheasant and his rink16 shots
Mike Amos and his rink 11 shots.

So congrats to the winners and commiserations to the runners up

Left:The winners

Right: The Runners Up

The Parrott Shield
Nothing in it after
the first leg.
All to play for.

Banwell exit from the Turnbull Cup

Right you lot:
Listen up and Pay Attention

Below is a message from our
Social Secretary, Trevor Garfield
informing us of a fun quiz night

So put the date in your diary

Quiz Evening - Friday 2nd August - commencing 7.30pm

We are not looking for materminds - just members, family and friends
to have a great evening with much jollity and good company.
All for the cost of just £2.50 each.

All proceeds will go to club funds - and I issue a promise
that no one will know if your team comes in last
(I will only announce the top three)

As always raffle prizes are welcome - Please leave them in the
clubhouse marked 'Quiz Evening or hand them to me
or any committee member.
Dont worry if you can't attend you can still make a donation

This will be a bring and share evening - Sandwiches, rolls, quiches etc., etc.,
you know the score, lots of tasty goodies.

Teams will be ideally up to 4 players, but variations will be acceptable

So append you name to the quiz sheet in the clubhouse

and I will see you all on the night
Thanks - Trevor

Rob Taylor smartens up
for his performance in
the "Banwell Am Drams"

Left

The normal scruffy Rob Taylor

and

Right

A much improved Rob Taylor

See below for details

Hot Shot Scored At Knowle - WOW!

The first this season - a Banwell Hotshot
This magnificent Top score was achieved by

Kim Burgess, Pete Botting, Mac Kirby and Trevor Burnett
at the friendly match at knowle on Saturday 22nd June

Well done lads top drawer stuff

Graham Spittles has had his head in the clouds lately.
He took part in a "Wing Walk," a special event
organised by the Weston Hospice Care
to celebrate their 30th Anniversary.

He raised £700 to go to this very worthy cause

Well done Graham a superb effort, and I understand he is planning another Wing Walk next year

Bingo Night
June 2019

Once again the Bingo Night took place - another Trevor Garfield
production involving 'Ducks with Crutches, Fat Ladies', desirable money prizes, bottles of wine and tasty rolls.

The turn out of members was
impressive and a good time was had by all.

Below are just a few photos to give
a flavour of the evening

Note for your Diary

Two additional games have been added
to the fixture List on this website

Sunday 21st July commencing at 2.30pm
NSBA Cup match away to Winscombe
(This clashes with the existing away match at Wrington,
It remains to be seen if we have enough
players to fulfil both fixtures)

Monday 22nd July commencing at 2pm
Over 60's cup match home to Wedmore
( Umbrella Competition will start after this match)

2019 Triples Competition

Well we were fortunate with the weather. OK so we did have some brief showers but nothing to worry about

The semi finals were played in the morning and by lunch time the finalist were known. Phil Villis and his rink
versus Alan Vickery and his rink. The game started with neither side gaining ground, but Phil Villis and
his rink slowly started to pull away to establish a comfortable win.
So congrats to Phil, Mac & Leigh, and commiserations to Alan, Trevor and Martina

Left:

President Barry Taylor has gone to
a lot of trouble to don his best shorts
and 'T' shirt for the presentation ceremony

Left:

Sue and Rob Taylor
at Peace with the world

Right:

Bedlam behind the Banwell Bar

New Sprinkler System is
Installed for the green

Report from Paul Aldus

The current sprinklers for the irrigation system had become old.
One was not working completely and another required parts that could no longer be obtained.

The current remaining sprinklers although working are old and, we were advised,
 could potentially cause problems at any time, with parts no longer available in this country.

The committee ratified a major expenditure of replacing,
renewing and upgrading all five of the sprinklers which make up our irrigation system.

The work was undertaken and completed and we now have a complete,
state of the art, set of sprinklers which utilise the latest technological
and scientific developments to go with the new irrigation control panel,
irrigation pump and storage tank we purchased and fitted previously last season.

Barry Taylor and his input into the project

It was all going so well

The work to replace the sprinklers had been booked in for some considerable time,
with our President and Chief Greens manager, Barry Taylor being fully involved.
Graham Millard and  I had spoken with him earlier
and he confirmed he would be attending to assist with the irrigation fitters etc.

"Eh ooops Chaps you can rely on me to be there to supervise"

On the day at 1.00pm, 5 hours into the job,
Barry had not yet made an appearance,
so we began testing the newly fitted sprinklers.

Just then the President strolled around the corner.
He had brought forward his open pairs game from
later in the afternoon because of impending rain

“Eh up what are they doing ?
By eck there’s no need to be watering the
green after all the rain we’ve had."

He then proceded to have a small rant.

He was taken gently to one side and reminded of the long standing arrangements for the
installation of the sprinklers, and more to the point he was 5 hours late

To which came to classic reply:

" Flipping eck and Eeh by gum I completely forgot
- It's all Carol's fault you know"

Pam Fisher and Kevin Gibbons tie the knot

Congratulations to Banwell club members Pam Fisher and Kevin Gibbons
who were married at St.Mary's Church Christon on Friday 7th June