We beat top of the league Knyveton Kestrels earlier in the season, so this one was always likely to be a close encounter. This was another beautiful day for bowls, not too hot, dry & sunny. It was just a shame that whilst both rinks were very fast, the movement was very inconsistent & proved a tricky green to read.
Rink 2 – Janet, John & Ivan – Lost 18-19. We took the first end with a 3, then lost 3 singles in a row to be 3-3. Sadly, we then lost a horrible 7 & 4×2 over the next 6 ends, to trail 5-18 after 11 ends. A brilliant 6 on end 12 got us back in to it & after 17 ends the score was 17-19. Lying 2, I managed to turn it in to 1, so we lost 18-19. Well played Janet & John.
Rink 1 – Steve, Paul & Geoff – Won 16-12. We won ends 3 to 7 to lead 6-2, then they scored a 4 & a 2 to lead 7-8. We then won 7 of the last 9 ends, which inc. 3×2 & a 3, to take the match 16-12. Overall we won 12 ends. Well played boys, excellent performance.
Overall match score Kestrels 31 v 34 Bustards. Match points Kestrels 2 v 4 Bustards. Shot difference now +110. The Dragons won 6-0 today, so they are 3rd on 45 points & we are 4th on 44 points, 7 points behind table toppers Lyndhurst Lightning, who we visit in 2 weeks time.
Next week we are at home to our good friends, Pelham Sea Horses, who are currently bottom of the league. Hopefully, this will be a good opportunity for us to improve our shot difference. The match starts at 10am & the bar will be open from midday, so why not come along & support your team whilst relaxing with a nice, cold beer!
Ivan Buss 18th July 2026. > > >>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad
Rink 2 – Janet, John & Ivan – Lost 18-19. We took the first end with a 3, then lost 3 singles in a row to be 3-3. Sadly, we then lost a horrible 7 & 4×2 over the next 6 ends, to trail 5-18 after 11 ends. A brilliant 6 on end 12 got us back in to it & after 17 ends the score was 17-19. Lying 2, I managed to turn it in to 1, so we lost 18-19. Well played Janet & John.
Rink 1 – Steve, Paul & Geoff – Won 16-12. We won ends 3 to 7 to lead 6-2, then they scored a 4 & a 2 to lead 7-8. We then won 7 of the last 9 ends, which inc. 3×2 & a 3, to take the match 16-12. Overall we won 12 ends. Well played boys, excellent performance.
Overall match score Kestrels 31 v 34 Bustards. Match points Kestrels 2 v 4 Bustards. Shot difference now +110. The Dragons won 6-0 today, so they are 3rd on 45 points & we are 4th on 44 points, 7 points behind table toppers Lyndhurst Lightning, who we visit in 2 weeks time.
Next week we are at home to our good friends, Pelham Sea Horses, who are currently bottom of the league. Hopefully, this will be a good opportunity for us to improve our shot difference. The match starts at 10am & the bar will be open from midday, so why not come along & support your team whilst relaxing with a nice, cold beer!
Ivan Buss 18th July 2026. > > >>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad
