After persistent early morning rain, I inspected our green & declared it open, so the Dragons could play their vital top of the table clash with the Kestrels. We had a lot of rain on the way to Poole Park to play the Mallards. I was half expecting to get a phone call to say it was off, which we didn’t get, so we had to make the long journey south. When we arrived, it transpired that no one had been keeping an eye on their green, so I was asked to look at it & decide if we wanted to play or not! As we were chasing the promotion points, I said yes. Luckily for us the rain held off long enough to play a 14 end match. Whilst the two rinks I selected played ok, the green looked really rough, not what we are used to.
Rink 2 – Janet, Steve & Neil – lost 8-15. We lead 6-4 after 5 ends, then a 6 against on end 7, turned the tide & when the heavens opened, we called it a day, losing 8-15 off 12 ends. A 3 on end 5 was the only real highlight.
Rink 1 – Tony, Paul & Ivan – lost 7-20 A very bad day at the office. We were totally outplayed by an excellent trio. After a 5 against on end 14, we called it a day, going down 7-20. Apart from the odd good shot, nothing positive to say.
Overall match score Mallards 35 v 15 Bustards. Match points Mallards 6 v 0 Bustards.
Lyndhurst have now deservedly won the league, with one match to go, currently on 76 pts SD 232. Congratulations. The second promotion spot is between the Dragons & the Kestrels, who the Dragons beat today, taking 4 points. The Dragons are 2nd on 66 pts SD 150, the Kestrels 3rd on 65 pts SD 104 & we are 4th on 60 pts SD 127. The Dragons are away to Pelham Sea Horses, who are bottom of the league, so it’s in their hands. The Kestrels are at home to Ringwood B (8th). Provided we get 1 point from our home against West Moors Bees (6th), we are guaranteed to come fourth.
Next week’s match starts at 10am. All spectators are very welcome & remember, the bar opens at midday, so what not come along & support your team and grab a beer!
Ivan Buss 29th August 2026. > > > > > > > Sent from my iPad
Rink 2 – Janet, Steve & Neil – lost 8-15. We lead 6-4 after 5 ends, then a 6 against on end 7, turned the tide & when the heavens opened, we called it a day, losing 8-15 off 12 ends. A 3 on end 5 was the only real highlight.
Rink 1 – Tony, Paul & Ivan – lost 7-20 A very bad day at the office. We were totally outplayed by an excellent trio. After a 5 against on end 14, we called it a day, going down 7-20. Apart from the odd good shot, nothing positive to say.
Overall match score Mallards 35 v 15 Bustards. Match points Mallards 6 v 0 Bustards.
Lyndhurst have now deservedly won the league, with one match to go, currently on 76 pts SD 232. Congratulations. The second promotion spot is between the Dragons & the Kestrels, who the Dragons beat today, taking 4 points. The Dragons are 2nd on 66 pts SD 150, the Kestrels 3rd on 65 pts SD 104 & we are 4th on 60 pts SD 127. The Dragons are away to Pelham Sea Horses, who are bottom of the league, so it’s in their hands. The Kestrels are at home to Ringwood B (8th). Provided we get 1 point from our home against West Moors Bees (6th), we are guaranteed to come fourth.
Next week’s match starts at 10am. All spectators are very welcome & remember, the bar opens at midday, so what not come along & support your team and grab a beer!
Ivan Buss 29th August 2026. > > > > > > > Sent from my iPad
