Teignbridge League Standings

The latest Teignbridge League table can be found in the lower section of the Teignbridge League Fixtures page.

Knockout Cup Quarter Finals

The quarter finals of the Exeter League Knockout Cup have been drawn. Dates and draws are as follows....
4th December - Silverton A home to Exminster A
5th December - Broadclyst A home to Wonford A
7th December - Nomads A home to Silverton B
9th December - Christow C home to Christow B

Christmas Party

On Wednesday 19th December there will be an evening of fun bowls followed by a tea party. It would be great if everyone could bring some food for the party along with them on the evening. There is a list on the notice board for you to let others know what you intend to bring avoiding 18 Victoria Sponges and a Pork Pie!!

Christow B meet Christow A in the Exeter League

Christow B (Edwin, Sean & Geoff) were the home team in last nights match against Christow A (Trevor, Steve & Tom). The A team got off to a good start and were 7 shots to 3 ahead by the 5th end. Geoff and his team fought back to level the score at 7 shots a piece by end 7. Scoring 4 shots on the following end, Christow B kept the momentum going and finished by wining the match 16 - 8. Great result for the B team.

Christow A Exeter League Result

Danny, Jack & John (Silverton A) visited Christow last night to play Tony, Andrew & Steve (Christow A). Christow had a slow start and by the 9th end were 7 shots behind Silverton. 4 ends later and after some very competative bowls Christow had pulled the score back to 11 shots each. Silverton gained the initiative over the final 2 ends and finished the match 16 shots to Christows 11.

Buckfast Away Team Announced

The players selected to play in the away match against Buckfast in the Teignbridge League on Monday 3rd december are:

Start time 7.00pm.

Before Tea.

Chloe - Brad - Ian

Andrew - Edwin - Tom

After Tea

Mary - Geoff - Neil

Ava - Sean - Trevor

Christow C Exeter League Result

Last night Chloe, Ralph and Brad (Christow C) paid a visit to Wonford and showed Maggie, John and Shirley that the Rundle family are not to be messed with! After gaining a 5 shot to 0 lead in the early stages the match went to and fro between both teams. Christow managed to keep an advantage of 3 shots going into the final end  Scoring a further 2 shots they won the game 15 - 10. Well done guys, great result.

A Couple of Christow B Results

Christow B recently played a couple of fixtures in the Exeter League. Derek. Chris and Geoff travelled away to Nomads A and enjoyed a tight game, they were level after 8 ends. Sue Young then took over from the Skip and did enough to change the game in Nomads favour. Final score 17 - 11 to Nomads A. On Tuesday evening  Janet, Chris and Edwin made the journey to Silverton to meet their B team. Another close match for Christow B with both teams being tied on 10 shots each after 11 ends. Silverton did not allow Christow to score over the final 4 ends and won the match 19 - 10.

Christow v Bishops Match Report (Teignbridge League)

Yesterday evening, Christow hosted Bishopsteignton in the Teignbridge League. The first session before tea got underway just after 7 pm. On Mat 1 Bishops got off to a good start. Christow were playing well but were not given the opportunity to score heavily enough to catch up with Bishop's. Geoff's team on Mat 2 had a very close game and initially had a 4 shot lead, Bishop's managed to reduce this towards the end of the game. Christow picked up 1 shot on the final end but needed 2 to draw. After tea Christow's fortunes changed and on Mat 1 Trevor and his team had a close battle but were always a shot or two ahead in the game. Mat 2 was totally dominated by Christow from the outset. Bishops only managed to score on a few ends resulting in a large shot difference. This helped to give Christow the bonus 2 points for overall shots (Christow 46, Bishops 43). Well done to all players.
Teams 
Before Tea
Mat 1  Derek, Sean, Ian.        8 - 20
Mat 2. Janet, Edwin, Geoff.   10 - 11
After tea
Mat 1  Ava, Brad, Trevor     12 - 7
Mat 2  Beryl, Steve, Tom     16 - 5

Christow A Exeter League Result

Last night, Christow A (Tony, Carolyn & Andrew) played their home match against Silverton B. The match was very close through to the last few ends where Silverton pulled ahead enough to win the match 14 - 8. Well done to Tony as I believe this was his first time playing in the Exeter League.

Competition Details Added

The Competitons page has been updated. Information regarding two Jurassic tournaments and another at South Brent have been added. Please let me know if you are interested.

Christow Meet Bere Alston in the County Tens

Today Christow played the home leg of the County Club Team (Tens) South/West Area competition. 10 players from Bere Alston made their way to Christow for a 1pm start. Some players from both teams arrived a little earlier to allow them to have their lunch and a cuppa or two before the matches got underway. In the first session the Pairs and Triples played their matches which consisted of 10 ends with 2 trial ends to start. The Pairs was a close match  played on the new fast mat against Brenda and John. In the Triples Bere Alston picked up the mat very quickly and gave Geoff and his team a tough match. As soon as they finished it was the turn of the Singles and Fours to play their matches. Steve dominated the Singles and showed Luis a "clean pair of heels". Tom and his team were 4 shots in front on the final end only to see Barry collect the jack with his last wood and score 5 shots. The return leg is scheduled to take place at Bere Alston on 12th January. Both teams will be level on match points, Christow will be starting with a 7 shot advantage.

Singles - Steve  17 - 4

Pairs - Trevor & Neil  10 -8

Triples - Ava, Janet & Geoff  4 - 11

Fours - Chloe, Ralph, Edwin & Tom  9 - 10

Christow v Abbots Match Report (Teignbridge League)

Last night 12 players from Christow travelled to Abbotkerswell to do battle in the Teignbridge League. We were met by a team of 11 players from Abbots and at 7.10pm play commenced. Both matches played on Mat 1 took a similar route to the final score with Abbots taking command and Christow rallying towards the end of the game. A swap of player positions on the match before tea helped Christow to narrow the deficit. Both matches played on Mat 2 started well for Christow only to see Abbots regain the lead. Although it took them until the final end on the match after tea to prevent Christow achieving any points on the night.

Teams 
Before Tea
Mat 1  Chloe, Tom, Steve.      10 - 20
Mat 2. Mary, Geoff, Neil.          5 - 12
After tea
Mat 1  Carolyn, Andrew, Ian.   7 - 18
Mat 2  Ralph, Sean, Trevor.     7 - 8

Bishopsteignton Home Teams Announced

The players selected to play in the home match against Bishopsteignton in the Teignbridge League on Wednesday 21st November are:

Start time 6.50 for 7.00pm.

Before Tea.

Derek - Steve - Tom

Janet - Edwin - Geoff

After Tea

Beryl - Sean - Ian

Ava - Brad - Trevor

County Singles Qualifiers

County Singles Qualifiers		played	won
Graham James	Winkleigh	3	3
Benny Bass	Uffculme	3	3
Ian Nicholls	Christow	3	3
John Steer	Slapton	3	3
Mike Gregory	Christchurch	3	3
Barry Mcphillips	Bere Alston	3	3
Eric Pavey	Sidbury	3	3
Mike Ivings	Musbury	3	3
Nick Wyatt	Bow	3	3
Elliott James	Yarnscombe	3	3
James Trott	Musbury	3	2
Mark Webber	Abbottskerswell	3	2
Adam Dredge	Musbury	3	2
Martin Sexton	Wick	3	2
George Main	Yarnscombe	3	2
Chloe Rundle	Christow	3	2
Ray Young	Exeter Nomads	3	2
Jack Gooding	Silverton	3	2
Bill Crilley	Colebrooke	3	2
Geoff Cleave	Christow	3	2
Richard Ivings	Exeter Nomads	3	2
Richard Watson	Sidbury	3	2
John Parnell	Wonford	3	2
Adam Perris	Wonford	3	2
Robert Bartlett	Upottery	3	2
David Tarr	West Hill	3	2
Rose Morrison	Totnes	3	2
Richard Williams	Wonford	3	2
Paul Weeks	Gt Torrington	3	1
Edwin Cleave	Christow	3	1
Oliver White	Loddiswell	3	1
Bridget Hallowes	Colyton	3	1

Teignbridge League Pairs Report

The Teignbridge League Pairs competition took place at Christow today. 12 teams from the league took part, they consisted of the following.....Abbotskerswell 2 teams......Bishopsteignton 2 teams.....Buckfast 2 teams....Christow (Marcus & Ralph) 1 team....Exminster 2 teams....Ideford 1 team....Kingsteignton 2 teams. The format of the competition was to play 4 games with a cream tea after the 2nd game. Abbottskerswell A (Ray Vyse skip) won the competition by wining all their games and accumulating +50 shots along the way. A big thank you must go to Derek and Chris Wyatt for their hard work in making it all possible and raising over £100 for the Rowcroft Hospice Charity, A very successful and enjoyable afternoon of bowls.

Abbotskerswell Start Time

The Teignbridge League Match against Abbotskerswell on Thursday 15th will be starting at 7.10pm. See you there.

Christow v Ideford Match Report (Teignbridge League)

Christow got their Teignbridge League season under way last night by playing hosts to Ideford. Christow managed to take all 10 points on the night after a very competitive evening of bowls.
I have to admit that I was somewhat concerned how tonight's match would pan out. With Ideford and Buckland joining forces they were a unknown force but although our visitors fought hard for every point the eventual outcome was never in doubt.
Before tea on mat 1 the score after seven ends was 14-2 and although Ideford & Co won three of the final ends the final score was 17-5. Meanwhile on Mat 2 Steve and Chris really need to spend more time rehearsing 'high fives', as they would say on Strictly,  it appeared to lack coordination and confidence but despite this and with Chloe soldiering on they only dropped two ends eventually winning 12-3.  After tea on Mat 1 the winning theme continued but it was a very competitive match, with only three ends scoring more than one shot. Final score 10-4. Mat 2  the score after six ends was 11-0 but Ideford fought back but losing 15-5.
Teams 
Before tea
Mat 1  Mary. Sean. Ian.
Mat 2. Chloe. Chris. Steve.
After tea
Mat 1  Ava. Ralph. Trevor.
Mat 2 Maureen. Neil. Geoff
Many thanks to all who supported the teams this evening.. Well done everyone, a great start to the season!
Next Thursday we are away to Abbotskerswell - supporters are always appreciated.....Trevor

Christow A Meet Exminster in the Knockout Cup

Last night Christow A (Carolyn, Andrew and Tom) met Exminster A (Ken Beer, Renee + 1) in the Exeter League's Knockout Cup competition. The match was a very close and by the time they reached the 15th end Christow were 3 shots behind, Tom had the final wood and his team were holding 2 shots with the jack dead in the ditch. Trying to replace the opponents 3rd wood with his own just failed as he caught their wood on the wrong side, it was a great effort though. Final score 11 - 10 to Exminster.

East Devon Jurrasic Bowls - 3 Wood Pairs

Details of a 3 Wood Pairs competition on Sunday 2nd December has been added to the Competitions page. Application form available via the board.