On Thursday June 28 Rye played Clive Vale at home in a friendly match of four triples. A close match with two games each, The Greens were extremely fast due to the dry weather, Tony Kember was very disappointed as his team could not get the speed right.The Rye teams comprised;Team 1 – Monty Crouch(lead), Mick Woods (second), and Don Williams (skip).They lost their match by 15 shots to 9Team 2 – Meredith Wilkinson (lead), Norman Hickman (second) and Rosemarie Crouch (Skip)They lost their match by 14 shots to 15Team 3 – Jo Davidson (lead) Bert Ockenden (second) and Rowland Gardner (skip)They won their match by 22 shots to 18Team 4 Dennis Fowler (lead), John Davidson (second) and Tony Kember (skip)They lost their match by 10 shots to 19Overall Score Rye 61 Shots – Clive Vale 69 Shots.A disappointing result for Rye but an enjoyable afternoon for all concerned.
On Saturday July 28 Rye Bowls Club will host their annual tournament, one of the most popular in the region with 24 teams being by other clubs in East Sussex and Kent submitted (plus 2 reserves as the event is oversubscribed most years). This is an all-day event in which the teams (excluding Rye) compete to win the trophy and prize money. The teams are treated to lunch and refreshments throughout the day and are also invited to participate in theTombola, and various Raffles. A share of the profits from this event is donated to two local charities. Members of the public are welcome to come and watch and have tea with us. The members of Rye Bowls Club make an early start from around 6:00 am., setting up the marquees, tables and chairs for the competitors and the various stands for the raffles, book stall and tombola. There is also great activity in the kitchen preparing the lunches and refreshments for our visitors.The event starts at 9:30am and ends at about 5pm with prize giving.The next Home match will be on Sunday July 8 against Hollington Old Church Bowls Club, a enjoyable day is anticipated as Hollington are a very friendly team.
Photo: Rowland Gardner
