Thursday 24th September – v – Clevedon Prom
After the morning rain the game was played in sun, wind and eventually cold but conditions obviously suited the home team.
S. Milliner, D. Roberts, R. Bailey, J. Newman 27-16
B. Williams, S. Pocock, M. Milliner, R. Rockett 24-09
A. Bray, S. Sokol, G. Richards, M. Hillman 30-19
W. Nicholl, K. Wilson, B. Pocock, M. Cooper 30-11
H. Frye, R. Bromet, R. Cleaves, E. Sage 20-21 131-76
Wednesday 23rd September – v – Winscombe
A game played in a good spirit against our friends from the country
P. Wyatt, A. Bray, M. Stocker 11-16
T. Gatehouse, M. Manning, D. Hurst 18-14
B. Pocock, D. Williams, M. Campbell 16-31
P. Coumis, A. Barnes, M. Cooper 23-19
Carmine, A. Shattock, J. Howell 23-11
J. Mingo-West, A. Yates, J. Newman 11-20 102-111
Saturday 19th September – Captain – v – President
On the day the weather was the best of the summer the Captain again was victorious. Following the game members and their quests sat down to a superb meal provided by the VBC ladies
P. Coumis, J. Turton
M. Milliner D. Roberts
J. Newman G. Rain
D. Williams 31 G. Frost 10
P. Wyatt S. Stocker
J. Langridge T. Gatehouse
D. Jones J. Howell
C. Heal 17 M. Manning 18
H. Whyte Carmine
R. Bromet T. Gilbert
A. Bray B. Saward
M. Cooper 32 S. Evans 10
D. Beard T. Broughton
G. Richards R. Fenwick
A. Yates 31 G. Hodge 07
R. Hollier R. Jacobs
P. Fisher G. Stocker
D. Hurst 11 M. Stocker 22
W. Nicholls A. Webb
G. Robbins
L. Stocker R. Rockett
K. Holland 18 M. Campbell 20
140 87
Club finals results of men and ladies |
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Men |
Ladies |
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Championship – winner L. Stocker 2 |
winner T. Ellis 21 |
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r/u P. Leadbeater 12 |
r/u S. Cooper 19 |
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Singles Handicap – winner L. Stocker 23 |
winner T. Ellis 24 |
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r/u J. Newman 08 |
r/u S. Cooper 10 |
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Seniors – winner D. Williams 21 r/u A. Shattock 13 |
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Two wood singles – winner C. Gazzard 21 |
winner T. Ellis 16 |
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r/u M. Cooper 11 |
r/u S. Harrison 14 |
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Non-winners – winner L. Stocker 21 |
winner F. Waters 21 |
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r/u B. Pocock 12 r |
r/u J. Mills 09 |
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Two wood pairs – winner P. Wyatt & M. Campbell 16 |
winner C. Stevens & R. Cleaves 16 |
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r/u H. Whyte & N. Stocker 10 |
r/u S. Sokol & S. Harrison 15 |
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Mens 4 wood pairs – winner P. Wyatt & J. Newman 26 |
winner H. Frye & S. Newman 20 |
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r/u K. Harvey & W. Harrison 19 |
r/u B. Williams & C. Sage 19 |
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Mixed pairs – winner M. Cooper & S. Cooper 19 r/u N. Stocker & T. Ellis 18 |
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Triples – winner W. Nicholl, R. Fenwick & M. Stocker 23 |
winner A. Palmer, K. Wilson & R. Cleaves 18 |
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r/u S. Stocker, Mingo-West & Fairhurst 14 |
r/u S. Sokol, R. Bailey & S. Newman 15 |
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Mens fours – winner J. Turton, D. Sealey, H. Gibbs & A. Bray 24 r/u A. Webb, P. Wyatt, D. Fairhurst & Hurst 17 |
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Saturday 12th September – Over 70’s – v – Under 70’s
The weather held for this annual match between the younger and senior (older)members of the club. The result was victory for the young’uns. After the game a full ploughmans meal was laid on by the ladies section for which all the players were extremely grateful.
L. Kelly, T. Gatehouse, D. Sealey 14 M. Milliner, J. Newman, M. Cooper 21
A. Waygood, R. Fenwick, D. Williams 10 W. Nicholls, J. Howell, M. Stocker 17
A. Guest, G. Stocker, A. Yates, D. Hurst 21 P. Wyatt, M. Manning, C. Heal, A. Bray 21
R. Hollier, A. Barnes, A. Shattock 25 P. Coumis, G. Richards, D. Jones 15
J. Mingo-West, J. Langridge, B. Pocock 16 E. Sage, H. Gibbs, M. Campbell 24
Total 86 98
Friday 11th September – v – Gwynfi Tourist
Despite losing on 1 rink a win was recorded against the Welsh visitors first visit to VBC.
D. Roberts, P. Wyatt, D. Jones 19-25
R. Bromet, T. Broughton, J. Newman 25-15
Carmine, J. Mingo-West, D. Hurst 18-15
G. Robbins, A. Bray, M. Campbell 17-11 79-66
Thursday 10th September – Cheltenham
On one of the warmest afternoons of the summer a win was attained to make up for the loss in the away fixture in July.
Carmine, S. Sokol, C. Sage, D. Jones 31-09
N. Whyte, R. Bailey, T. Broughton, M. Stocker 18-16
S. Pocock, T. Gatehouse, E. Newport, J. Newman 17-20
C. Stevens, E. Sage, M. Milliner, D. Hurst 20-19
L. Kelly, G. Richards, M. Campbell, K. Harvey 16-18
W. Nicholls, H. Whyte, R. Rockett, S. Newman 23-12
S. Milliner, R. Bromet, B. Pocock, G. Rain 13-24 138-118
Wednesday 9th September – v – Notts Tourists
On a nice warm sunny afternoon the visitors were again victorious but the game played in a competitive but friendly spirit as usual.
J. Fenn, G. Richards, C. Heal, M. Stocker 16-24
D. Roberts, M. Manning, J. Newman, D. Hurst 17-24
L. Kelly, R. Fenwick, R. Rockett, A. Bray 24-17
J. Griffiths, R. Bromet, D. Jones, P. Leadbeater 15-24
W. Nicholls, M. Milliner, K. Harvey, D. Fairhurst 23-15
T. Gilbert, A. Barnes, D. Williams, K. Holland 17-20 112-123
Wednesday 2nd September – Saxons – v – Clarence Blues
The final league game resulted in a good win against the league leaders
T. Gatehouse, R. Fenwick and D. Williams 19-15
B. Pocock, D. Hurst and M. Stocker 21-17
J. Mingo-West, M. Manning and K. Holland 12-21
R. Rockett, A. Barnes and K. Harvey 22-13
H. Whyte, D. Sealey and A. Bray 11-20
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 18-15 103-101 (16-4)
Tuesday 1st September – v – Datchworth Tourists
Despite the loss on 1 rink a comfortable win was achieved by the remaining 4 rinks
B. Williams, S. Sokol, B. Pocock and D. Hurst 33-07
K. Wilson, E. Sage, C. Sage, M. Stocker 26-10
H. Faye, L. Kelly, E. Newport, G. Richards 25-18
T. Gilbert, S. Pocock, M. Milliner and D. Jones 17-25
P. Coumis, S. Milliner, R. Rockett, A. Bray 30-14 131-74
Sunday 30th August NSKO CUP – v- St. Andrews
Victory on 3 of the rinks ensured the cup as coming to the Vic
P. Wyatt, H. Gibbs, K. Harvey, W. Harrison 19-16
S. Stocker, M. Milliner, J. Newman, M. Stocker 16-20
P. Fisher, R. Fenwick, D. Fairhurst and C. Gazzard 26-10
D. Beard, M. Campbell, A. Bray, D. Hurst 22-13
H. Whyte, M. Manning, L. Stocker, P. Leadbeater 16-22 99-81
Saturday 29th August – “B” – v – Winscombe “A”
P. Lunn, G. Stocker Gibbs, J. Howell 23-15
J, Mingo-West, B. Pocock, M. Milliner, M. Campbell 16-21
H. Whyte, R. Fenwick, M. Manning, D. Sealey , 16-22 55-58 (2-10)
Saturday 29th August – “D” – v – Bristol “C”
A good win to finish the season
L. Kelly, A. Waygood, J. Langridge and T. Gatehouse 19-16
J. Turton, S. Stocker, T. Gilbert and J. Griffiths 22-10
A. Webb, B. Saward, R. Bromet and W. Nicholls 23-14 64-40 912-0)
Friday 28th August Mixed – v – Banwell
The game was played in a good spirit despite losing on all rinks. This was a new fixture for mixed matches although there were only a few ladies in the Banwell side.
P. Coumis R. Bailey, R. Bromet and D. Hurst 11-23
L. Kelly, T. Broughton, E. Newport and E. Sage 14-19
C. Stevens, S. Sokol, B. Pocock and R.Rockett 09-22
S. Pocock, W. Nicholls, C. Sage and G. Richards 12-29 46-93
Thursday 27th August – Minehead
Despite only winning on one rink it was enough to cover the losses on the other 4 rinks
A. Waygood, D. Roberts, G. Frost, M. Stocker 16-18
G. Robbins, E. Sage, J. Griffiths, D. Jones 18-22
Carmine, W. Nicholls, R. Rocket, K. Holland 14-18
L. Kelly, P. Coumis, M. Milliner, B. Pocock 30-06
R. Bromett, D. Williams, G. Richards, A. Bray 20-21 98-85
Monday 24th August –Saxons – v- BoS (s/f O’60s cup)
The game suspended from the 19th started in similar conditions which did not suit the visitors who only managed wins on 2 rinks
R. Fenwick D. Sealey and D. Williams 14-21
B. Pocock, R. Rockett and K. Harvey 12-19
P. Lunn, J. |Newman and M. Campbell 23-11
J. Mingo-West, G. Rain and K. Holland 18-14
H. Whyte, G. Richards and A. Bray 09-23
T. Gatehouse, D. Hurst. M. Stocker 11-24 89-112
Friday 28th August Mixed – v – Banwell
The game was played in a good spirit despite losing on all rinks. This was a new fixture for mixed matches although there were only a few ladies in the Banwell side.
P. Coumis, R. Bailey, R.Bromet, D. Hurst 11-23
L. Kelly, T. Broughton, E. Newport, E. Sage 14-19
C. Stevens, S. Sokol, B. Pocock, R.Rockett 09-22
S. Pocock, W. Nicholls, C. Sage, G. Richards 12-29 46-93
Thursday 27th August – Minehead
Despite only winning on one rink it was enough to cover the losses on the other 4 rinks
A. Waygood, D. Roberts, G. Frost, M. Stocker 16-18
G. Robbins, E. Sage, J. Griffiths, D. Jones 18-22
Carmine, W. Nicholls, R. Rocket, K. Holland 14-18
L. Kelly, P. Coumis, M. Milliner, B. Pocock 30-06
R. Bromett, D. Williams, G. Richards, A. Bray 20-21 98-85
Monday 24th August –Saxons – v- BoS (s/f O’60s cup)
The game suspended from the 19th started in similar conditions which did not suit the visitors who only managed wins on 2 rinks
R. Fenwick D. Sealey and D. Williams 14-21
B. Pocock, R. Rockett and K. Harvey 12-19
P. Lunn, J. |Newman and M. Campbell 23-11
J. Mingo-West, G. Rain and K. Holland 18-14
H. Whyte, G. Richards and A. Bray 09-23
T. Gatehouse, D. Hurst. M. Stocker 11-24 89-112
Saturday 22nd August – “A” – v – Street
The win ensures the “A” team will finish in the top half of the table
B. Pocock, D. Beard, J. Newman and M. Stocker 15-19
P. Fisher, N. Stocker, A. Bray and C. Gazzard 24-18
P. Wyatt, L. Stocker, K. Harvey and P. Leadbeater 19-15 58-52 (10-2)
Saturday 22nd August – “B” – v – BoS “A”
P. Lunn, H. Gibbs, J. Howell and D. Hurst 16-20
J. Mingo-West, M. Manning, D. Fairhurst and M. Campbell 18-15
H. Whyte, R. Fenwick, M. Taylor and D. Sealey 18-24 52-59 (2-10)
Saturday 22nd August – “C” – v – Banwell “B”
The game started in tropical heat and was curtailed by a thunderstorm.
R. Jacobs, A. Shattock, W. Williams and D. Jones 14-19
G. Richards, M. Milliner, K. Holland and G. Frost 11-19
R. Hollier J. Griffiths, E. Sage and G. Hodge 09-26 34-64 (0-12)
Saturday 22nd August – “D” – v – Winscombe “C”
A. Webb, L. Kelly, A. Waygood and W. Nicholls 13-20
Carmin, T. Gilbert, J. Langridge and T. Gatehouse 25-13
J. Turton, S. Stocker, R. Sparkes and B. Saward 25-13 63-46 (10-2)
Friday 21st August – 4D – v – RBL
RBL won this encounter due to shots scored after 2 disciplines were won by each side.
Singles – C. Gazzard 06-21
Pairs – N. Stocker and M. Cooper 18-14
Triples – D. Fairhurst, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 22-06
Fours – P. Wyatt, J. Newman, P. Leadbeater and M. Stocker 15-26 61-67 (2-2)
Thursday 20th August – Vikings – v – Yatton
The game was close all through with Yatton just managing to gain the shots over the last end to obtain victory
R. Hollier, A. Shattock and E. Sage 11-10
Carmine, R. Bromet and G. Hodge 21-16
J. Fenn, R. Jacobs and D., Jones 18-21
J. Turton, J. Langridge and G. Frost 21-12
D. Roberts, B. Saward and T. Broughton 12-16
G. Robbins, A. Waygood and J. Griffiths 11-27 94-102 (6-14)
Thursday 20th August – Saxons – v – RBL
B. Pocock, R. Rockett and M. Stocker 10-16
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 16-17
J. Mingo-West, T. Gatehouse and K. Holland 24-12
S. Thynne, R. Fenwick and D. Williams 20-18
M. Willetts, D. Sealey and M. Cooper 11-16
H. Whyte, A. Bray and M. Taylor 25-13 106-92 (14-6)
Wednesday 19th August – Saxons – v – BoS (O’60 cup)
Game suspended at about 3-4 due to adverse weather conditions (been rearranged for Monday 24th)
T. Gatehouse, R. Fenwick and D. Williams 00-00
M. Willetts, R. Rockett and K. Harvey 00-00
P. Lunn, J. |Newman and D. Sealey 00-00
J. Mingo-West, M. Manning and K. Holland 00-00
H. Whyte, M. Taylor and A. Bray 00-00
G. Stocker, D. Hurst. M. Stocker 00-00 00-00
Tuesday 18th August – Penarth
On a sunny but blustery afternoon victory was achieved to attain for the defeat away earlier in the season.
J. Mingo-West, M. Willetts, G. Hodge and J. Newman 17-12
H. Whyte, J. Fenn, J. Langridge and M. Stocker 22-14
B. Pocock, S. Stocker, A. Bray and P. Leadbeater 26-09
L. Kelly, R. Rockett, L. Stocker and D. Hurst 14-21
P. Coumis, E. Sage, A. Shattock and D. Jones 16-18
R. Bromet, G. Richards, M. Milliner and G. Frost 26-25 121-99
Sunday 16th August – Fairford (Tourists)
B. Williams, H. Frye, J. Langridge and D. Hurst 29-08
S. Milliner, E. Harraway, R. Bromet and J. Newman 13-22
C. Stevens, Carmine, F. Waters and M. Milliner 23-26
F. Payne, P. Coumis, E. Newport and C. Gazzard 31-08
M. Payne, R. Bailey, W. Nicholls and M. Hillman 13-23 109-87
Thursday 20th August – Vikings – v – Yatton
The game was close all through with Yatton just managing to gain the shots over the last end to obtain victory
R. Hollier, A. Shattock and E. Sage 11-10
Carmine, R. Bromet and G. Hodge 21-16
J. Fenn, R. Jacobs and D., Jones 18-21
J. Turton, J. Langridge and G. Frost 21-12
D. Roberts, B. Saward and T. Broughton 12-16
G. Robbins, A. Waygood and J. Griffiths 11-27 94-102 (6-14)
Thursday 20th August – Saxons – v – RBL
B. Pocock, R. Rockett and M. Stocker 10-16
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 16-17
J. Mingo-West, T. Gatehouse and K. Holland 24-12
S. Thynne, R. Fenwick and D. Williams 20-18
M. Willetts, D. Sealey and M. Cooper 11-16
H. Whyte, A. Bray and M. Taylor 25-13 106-92 (14-6)
Wednesday 19th August – Saxons – v – BoS (O’60 cup)
Game suspended at about 3-4 due to adverse weather conditions (been rearranged for Monday 24th)
Tuesday 18th August – Penarth
On a sunny but blustery afternoon victory was achieved to attain for the defeat away earlier in the season.
J. Mingo-West, M. Willetts, G. Hodge and J. Newman 17-12
H. Whyte, J. Fenn, J. Langridge and M. Stocker 22-14
B. Pocock, S. Stocker, A. Bray and P. Leadbeater 26-09
L. Kelly, R. Rockett, L. Stocker and D. Hurst 14-21
P. Coumis, E. Sage, A. Shattock and D. Jones 16-18
R. Bromet, G. Richards, M. Milliner and G. Frost 26-25 121-99
Saturday 15th August – “A” – v – Bloomfield “A”
Winning 4 of the last five ends and collecting 9 shots on Mike Stockers rink ensured a haul of 12 points
N. Stocker, A. Bray, C. Gazzard and M. Cooper 23-11
P. Wyatt, P. Fisher, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 23-12
H. Whyte, D. Williams, J. Newman and M. Stocker 20-16 66-39 (12-0)
Saturday 15th August – “B” – v – St. Andrews “B”
P. Lunn, R. Raine, J. Howell and D. Hurst 32-17
J. Mingo-West, H. Gibbs, M. Manning and M. Campbell 14-15
B. Pocock, M. Milliner, M. Taylor and D.Sealey 20-18 66-50 (10-2)
Saturday 15th August – “D” – v- Ashcombe “B”
2 points gained by the rink skipped by John Griffiths who won 9 of the last 10 ends and picked up 20 shots to snatch the win.
A. Webb, Carmin, R. Bromet and T. Gatehouse 07-34
A. Waygood, T. Gilbert, J. Fenn and J. Griffiths 24-22
J. Turton, W. Nicholls and S. Evans 13-19 44-75 (2-10)
Friday 14th August – Saxons – v – Clevedon
G. Stocker, A. Bray and D. Hurst 26-14
H. Whyte, G. Raine and M. Stocker 20-14
B. Pocock, A. Barnes and R. Rockett 11-14
T. Gatehouse, D. Sealey and D. Williams 08-18
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 19-05
J. Mingo-West, M. Manning and K. Holland 11-17 101-82 (16-4)
Thursday 13th August – Clarence (NSKO Cup)
A good win on the rink skipped by Will Harrison covered the losses on 2 rinks and ensured progress to the final
P. Wyatt, L. Stocker, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 21-07
H. Whyte, D. Williams, J. Newman and M. Stocker 13-17
B. Pocock, R. Fenwick, D. Hurst and C. Gazzard 19-18
P. Lunn, P.Fisher, A. Bray and M. Cooper 22-24
H. Gibbs, M. Manning N. Stocker and P. Leadbeater 19-15 94-81
Wednesday 12th August – Weston St Andrews ( RWT Cup)
THIS GAME WAS CANCELLED BY ST ANDREWS DUE TO FIXTURE CONGESTION
Tuesday 11th August – President Select – v – Somerset Executive
Again the County proved to strong for the VBC
B. Pocock, M. Milliner, D. Williams and M. Stocker 20-24
J. Mingo-West, K. Holland and D, Jones 12-22 (after 25%)
T. Gilbert, A. Shattock, B. Saward and S. Evans 09-35
H. Whyte, R. Rockett, R. Fenwick and G. Frost 14-26
W. Nicholls, E. Sage, K. Harvey and J. Newman 18-14
L. Kelly, T. Gatehouse, M. Taylor and M. Manning 23-17 96-138
Sunday 9th August – Taunton – (Wedmore Plate)
Although managed to win on 2 rinks not sufficient to cover the other and resulted in a narrow loss by 4 shots
M. Campbell, R. Fenwick, D. Fairhurst and W. Harrison 24-13
H. Whyte, L. Stocker, K. Holland and P. Leadbeater 16-31
P. Wyatt, D. Williams, J. Newman and M. Stocker 14-21
N. Stocker, A. Bray, C. Gazzard and M. Cooper 20-13 74-78
Saturday 8th August – “C” – v – Portishead
Unfortunately this defeat leaves the “C” team just outside the relegation zone.
R. Jacobs, A. Shattock, D. Williams and D. Jones 21-22
R. Hollier, E. Sage, K. Holland and G. Frost 10-27
W. Nicholls, G. Richards, M. Milliner and G. Hodge 17-31 48-80 (0-12)
Thursday 6th August – v – Minehead
Despite visiting local water holes a comfortable win was achieved.
A. Waygood, M. Manning G. Frost and M. Stocker 23-22
B. Pocock, M. Milliner, J. Newman and P. Leadbeater 26-11
L. Kelly, R. Bromet, P. Wyatt and N. Stocker 33-11
G. Robbbins, E. Sage, G. Hodge and D. Jones 22-17
Carmine, W. Nicholls, R. Rockett and K. Holland 13-15
T. Gatehouse G. Richards, K. Harvey and M. Taylor 19-14 136-90
Wednesday 5th August – Vikings – v – Ashcombe Knights
A good win against the team that won comfortable on their own green
R. Jacobs, J. Griffiths and D. Jones 19-09
J. Turton, W. Nicholls and G. Frost 12-13
T. Gilbert, J. Langridge and M. Milliner 12-27
R. Sparkes, R. Bromet and G. Hodge 18-11
L. Kelly, T. Broughton and A. Shattock 20-15
R. Hollier, A. Waygood and E. Sage 25-10 106-85 (16-4)
Tuesday 4th August – v – Clarence
S. Stocker, E. Sage, R. Rockett and D. Jones 14-17
L. Kelly,P. Wyatt,, L. Stocker and D, Hurst 25-17
P. Coumis, G. Richards, H. Gibbs and K. Holland 36-08
Carmine, K. Allin, D. Sealey and D. Fairhurst 28-14
J. Mingo-West, N. Robbins, T. Gatehouse and A. Barnes 11-29 114-85
Saturday 1st August – “A” – v – Ilminster
Managed 1 winning rink against a strong llminster side
P. Wyatt, L. Stocker, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 25-23
R. Fenwick, P. Fisher, A. Bray and M. Cooper 10-35
D. Beard, D. Hurst, P. Leadbeater and C. Gazzard 15-20 50-78 (2-10)
Saturday 1st August – “C” – Winscombe “B”
The game played in mixed conditions was eventually won by Winscombe who pulled away away over the last few ends to snatch victory and leaving the “C” in danger of relagation.
R. Jacobs, A. Shattock, D. Williams and D. Jones 22-20
P. Coumis, E. Sage, K. Holland and G. Frost 19-18
R. Hollier, J. Langridge, G. Richards and G. Hodge 09-27 50-65 (4-8)
Saturday 1st August – “D” – v – Congresbury”B”
S. Stocker, R. Sparkes, A. Waygood and G. Raine 21-15
L. Kelly, Carmin, R. Bromet and T. Gatehouse 18-21
K. Allin, J. Turton, B. Saward and W. Nicholls 11-29 50-65 (2-10)
Friday 30th July – Saxons – v – RBL
J. Fenn, G. Stocker and, G. Raine 18-17
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 21-11
T. Gatehouse, R. Fenwick and D. Williams 17-16
B. Pocock, A. Barnes and R. Rockett 16-20
J. Mingo-West, M. Manning and K. Holland 11-22
H. Whyte, M. Taylor and D. Hurst 17-22 100-108 (6-14)
Thursday 30th July – Vikings – v – Wedmore
A good game against the league leaders but despite winning on 3 rinks it was not sufficient to snatch a victory
L. Kelly, A. Waygood and D. Jones 14-23
W. Nicholls, R. Bromet and T. Gilbert 17-15
J. Turton, J. Langridge and G. Frost 24-17
R. Hollier, J. Fenn and E. Sage 19-10
R. Jacobs, D. Roberts and M. Milliner 16-17
J. Griffiths, B. Saward and T. Broughton 08-25 98-107 (6-14)
Wednesday 29th July – v – Nailsea (NSKO)
On a chilly but sunny evening victory was achieved in a game that swung one way then another.
N. Stocker, P. Fisher, J. Howell and D, Hurst 20-23
P. Wyatt, L. Stocker, K. Holland and P. Leadbeater 27-15
H. Gibbs, R. Fenwick, D. Fairhurst and M. Campbell 15-24
H. Whyte, P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Stocker 22-22
B. Pocock, D. Beard, D. Williams and D. Jones 23-17 107-101
Tuesday 28th July – v – Merriott (Wedmore Plate)
On the clubs first visit to this delightful club in South Somerset we came away with a comprehensive win. The game was played in a good spirit and the host made us very welcome.
D. Beard, R. Fenwick, D. Fairhurst and M. Campbell 29-17
H. Whyte, N. Stocker, D. Williams and D. Hurst 31-11
P. Wyatt. P. Fisher, J. Newman and M. Stocker 34-14
R. Rockett, L. Stocker, K. Holland and P. Leadbeater 13-17 107-59
Monday 27th July – Saxons – v – RBL (KO Cup)
On a very blustery afternoon a narrow win by 3 shots was enough to progress to the next round.
G. Richards, D. Hurst and M. Stocker 23-10
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 15-14
B. Pocock, A. Barnes and R. Rockett 12-17
J. Mingo-West, M. Manning and K. Holland 14-13
H. Whyte, D. Sealey and M. Taylor 09-22
T. Gatehouse, R. Fenwick and D. Williams 22-16 95-92
Sunday 26th July – v – GB Britton
Game cancelled due to weather conditions
Saturday 25th July – “A” – v – Banwell
P. Wyatt, L. Stocker, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 18-16
N. Stocker, P. Fisher, C. Gazzard and M. Cooper 16-22
H. Gibbs, J. Newman, P. Leadbeater and M. Stocker 11-24 45-62 (2-10)
Saturday 25th July – “B” – v – West Backwell
P. Lunn, M. Manning, J. Howell and D. Hurst 18-16
J. Mingo-West, R. Fenwick, D. Fairhurst and M. Campbell 11-21
H. Whyte, B. Pocock, D. Sealey and A. Bray 12-27 41-64 (2-10)
Saturday 25th July – “C” – v – Yatton “A”
R. Jacobs, A. Shattock, D. Williams and D. Jones 21-16
P. Coumis, C. Chudley, M. Taylor and G. Frost 18-23
R. Hollier, G. Richards, A. Barnes and M. Milliner 17-24 56-63 (2-10)
Saturday 25th July – “D” – v – Clevedon Prom “C”
G. Stocker, W. Nicholls, J. Langridge and E. Sage 18-21
L. Kelly, Carmine, R. Bromet and T. Gatehouse 15-23
S. Stocker, R. Sparkes, A. Waygood and G. Raine 22-12 55-56 (2-10)
Friday 24th July – NORTH SOMERSET KO CUP
Postponed due to the weather
Wednesday 22nd July – Saxons – v – BoS
On a very warm afternoon revenge was gained for the defeat at home a few weeks ago.
R. Rockett, A. Barnes and K. Harvey 13-24
B. Pocock, D. Hurst and M. Stocker 24-07
H. Whyte, M. Taylor and A. Bray 27-11
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 18-14
T. Gatehouse, R. Fenwick and D. Williams 26-06
J. Mingo-West, J. Langridge and K. Holland 21-14 129-76 (81-2)
Sunday 19th July – v – Worcester Brotherhood
K. Allin, B. Saward, T. Gatehouse and N. Stocker 20-17
Carmine, W. Nicholls, D. Williams and M. Stocker 22-18
P. Coumis, J. Fenn, M. Taylor and K. Holland 23-18
R. Bromet, A. Waygood, L. Stocker and J. Newman 29-23
J. Mingo-West, C. Chudley, C. Heal and C. Gazzard 16-21 105-101
Saturday 18th July – “D” – v – Clarence “B”
J. Turton, W. Nicholls, G. Raine and J. Griffiths 24-19
L. Kelly, Carmine, R. Bromet and T. Gatehouse 16-18
R. Sparkes, K. Allin, J. Langridge and E. Sage 20-15 60-52 (10-2)
Saturday 18th July – “C” – v – Yatton “B”
R. Jacobs, A. Shattock, D. Williams and D. Jones 25-21
P. Coumis, G. Stocker, G. Richards and G. Frost 19-23
A. Webb, M. Milliner and G. Hodge 06-29 50-73 (2-10)
Saturday 18th July – “B” – v – Nailsea “B”
J. Mingo-West, R. Fenwick, K. Holland and M. Campbell 18-13
P. Lunn, B. Pocock, J. Howell and D. Hurst 21-30
R. Hollier, C. Chudley, D. Sealey and A. Bray 22-15 61-58 (10-2)
Saturday 18th July – “A” – v – Bath “A”
N. Stocker, P. Fisher, C. Gazzard and M. Cooper 32-10
H. Whyte, H. Gibbs, J. Newman and M. Stocker 11-20
P. Wyatt, L. Stocker, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 23-25 66-55 (8-4)
Friday 17th July – Banwell
W. Nicholls, T. Gatehouse, G. Raine and D. Hurst 20-17
P. Wyatt, G. Richards, R. Rockett and P. Fisher 21-21
L. Kelly, R. Bromet, J. Langridge and E. Sage 15-27
J. Mingo-West, M. Milliner, A. Shattock and M. Manning 20-20 76-85
Thursday 16th July – Vikings – v – Nailsea
R. Hollier, T. Broughton, E. Sage 15-29
T. Gilbert, J. Langridge and G. Frost 13-24
B. Johnson, C. Chudley and A. Shattock 18-19
L. Kelly, J. Turton and W. Nicholls 18-21
R. Jacobs, D. Roberts and M. Milliner 16-14
118 (4-16)J. Griffiths, R. Bromet and G. Hodge 20-11 100-118 (4-16)
Wednesday 15th July – Bristol Arrow
R. Bromet, A. Shattock, M. Milliner and M. Stocker 36-11
J. Mingo-West, E. Sage, H. Whyte and D. Hurst 18-12
P. Coumis, M. Campbell, R. Rockett and J. Newman 17-16
L. Kelly, J. Langridge, B. Pocock and D. Williams 11-20 82-59
Monday 13th July – Sxons – v – Winscombe
B. Pocock, D. Hurst and M. Stocker 19-13
J. Mingo-West, M. Manning and K. Holland 25-13
P. Lunn, C. Heal and M. Campbell 25-15
H. Whyte, R. Bromet and A. Bray 20-08
T. Gatehouse, R. Fenwick and D. Williams 13-13
R. Jacobs, A. Barnes and R. Rockett 13-20 115-82 (17-3)
Sunday 12th July – Llanhilleth Tourists
Carmin, C. Stevens, M. Milliner, M. Stocker 19-13
R. Bromet, S. Pocock, C. Chudley and D. Hurst 22-15
K. Wilson, W. Nicholls, S. Cooper and J. Newman 20-10
J. Griffiths, S. Milliner, C. Heal and C. Gazzard 20-16
B. Williams, L. Kelly, D. Fairhurst and M. Cooper 30-09
H. Frye, P. Coumis, A. Bray and S. Newman 21-18 132-81
Saturday 11th July – Cheltenham
B. Harris, F. Waters, K. Harvey and C. Chudley 13-20
T. Gatehouse, C. Sage, P. Wyatt and M Stocker 17-31
G. Poolman, C. Stevens, D. Fairhurst and P. Leadbeater 08-25
B. Williams, S. Pocock, N. Stocker and K. Holland 20-18
N. Whyte, R. Bromet, S. Newman and R. Rockett 28-13
Carmine, E. Sage, A. Holland and B. Pocock 16-25
W. Nicholls, H. Whyte, L. Stocker and J. Newman 22-21 124-153
Thursday 9th July – Vikings – v – Wedmore
R. Hollier, T. Broughton and E. Sage 16-15
T. Gilbert, R. Bromet and G. Hodge 15-09
W. Nicholls, J. Turton and G. Frost 13-17
R. Jacobs, B. Saward M. Milliner 13-17
A. Waygood, J. Langridge and J. Kerr 10-31
L. Kelly, C. Chudley and A. Shattock 11-24 78-113 (4-16)
Wednesday 8th July – Saxons – v – BoS
B. Pocock, M. Manning and M. Stocker 18-17
M. Willetts, R. Fenwick and D. Williams 12-19
J. Mingo-West, D. Sealey and K. Holland 15-22
H. Whyte, G. Richards and A. Bray 20-13
R. Rockett, A. Barnes and D. Hurst 08-15
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 18-16 91-102 (6-14)
Sunday 5th July – Mixed Friendly (Home)
Victoria hosted Worcester County Ground in a mixed friendly. With the game starting in wet conditions the game was finely balanced but to Victoria’s advantage the sun returned and with the drying conditions Victoria went on to win by 20 shots. The winning margin was the result of a total shot advantage of 39 shots on the rinks skipped by Mike Milliner and John Newman.
Victoria 116 – 96 Worcester County Ground
H. Frye, C. Sage, D. Williams 14-21;
K. Wilson, F. Waters, C. Chudley, B. Pocock 15-20;
C. Santosuosso, David Roberts, R. Cleeves, D. Hurst 11-19;
S. Pocock, W. Nicholls, M. Milliner, 30-09;
B. Williams, R. Bromet, M. Chudley, J. Newman 28-10;
J. Griffiths, C. Stevens, J. Langridge, E. Sage 18-17.
Saturday 4th July – Somerset County League
In the County League the “A” team won at Taunton by 7 shots and 2 rink wins skipped by Mike Cooper and Will Harrison. The B” team enjoyed a similar win against Nailsea “A” winning on the rinks skipped Malcolm Campbell and Tony Bray and securing a well earned 10 points. Despite home advantage Victoria “C” were unable to collect any points in their game against Clevedon Prom “B”. Victoria “D” team playing away to Clevedon “C” won on 2 rinks and secured 4 points from a narrow 2 shot defeat.
Victoria “A” 57 (10) – 50 (2) Taunton “A” – Away
N. Stocker, P. Fisher, C. Gazzard, M. Cooper 26-11;
D. Beard, J. Newman, P. Leadbeater, M. Stocker 10-24;
P. Wyatt, L. Stocker, K. Harvey, W. Harrison 21-15.
Victoria”B” 63 (10) – 58 (2) Nailsea “A”
J. Mingo-West, R. Fenwick, D. Fairhurst, M. Campbell 28-20;
H. Whyte, M. Manning, D. Sealey, A. Bray 19-18;
P. Lunn, H. Gibbs, J. Howell, D. Hurst 16-20.
Victoria “C” 60 (0) – 72 (12) Clevedon Prom “B”
R. Jacobs, G. Richards, A. Shattock, D. Williams 22-24;
R. Hollier, P. Coumis, A. Barnes, K. Holland 21-23;
M. Willetts, C. Chudley, M. Milliner, G. Frost 17-25.
Victoria “D” 59 (4) – 61 (8) Clevedon Prom “C” – Away
J. Turton, C. Santosuosso, W. Nicholls, J. Griffiths 22-17;
A. Webb, A. Waygood, R. Bromet, T. Gatehouse 25-13;
R. Sparkes, B. Saward, J. Langridge, E. Sage 12-31.
Thursday 2nd July – Vikings – v- Ashcombe Templars
The Vikings game against Ashcombe Templars was evenly balanced throughout and the result was dependant on the last end of the last rink to finish. With Ashcombe holding 2 shots and tying the match with just the final wood of skip John Langridge to come who after much thought played the wood into the head and with a friendly wick secured shot and a victory of 3 shots to Victoria.
R. Sparkes, T. Broughton, D. Jones 14-17;
J. Griffiths, R. Bromet, G. Hodge 18-20;
A. Waygood, J. Turton, G. Frost 22-15;
R. Jacobs, T. Gilbert, M. Milliner 18-19;
C. Santosuosso, D. Roberts, J. Langridge 13-17;
R. Hollier, J. Fenn, A. Shattock 20-14. 105-102 (12-8)
Wednesday 1st July – Saxons – v- Ashcombe Crusaders
On a very warm afternoon a good win was attained with 15 very useful points
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 25-11
M. Willetts, T. Gatehouse and D. Williams 13-18
B. Pocock, D. Hurst and M. Stocker 15-15
J. Mingo-West, D. Sealey and K. Holland 17-10
H. Whyte, G. Richards and M. Taylor 12-24
R. Jacobs, A. Barnes and R. Rockett 15-10 97-88 (15-5)
Tuesday 30th June – v – Bridgwater (Wedmore Plate)
N. Stocker, D. Williams, M. Campbell and M. Cooper 16-32
P. Wyatt, L. Stocker, K. Holland and P. Leadbeater 20-19
D. Beard, P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Stocker 21-17
H. Whyte, P. Fisher, D. Fairhurst and C. Gazzard 26-08 83-76
Tuesday 30th June – v – North Petherton
Unfortunately due to lack of name this game was cancelled
Sunday 28th June – v – Gilfach Gogh
On a game played in mixed weather a victory was gained by the narrowest of margins in friendly but very competitive game
S. Stocker, W. Nicholls, L. Stocker and M. Taylor 14-20
J. Griffiths, R. Bromet, P. Wyatt and M. Stocker 23-13
Carmine, M. Milliner, M. Manning and D. Hurst 12-18
B. Pocock, C. Chudley, J. Newman and D. Fairhurst 16-17
D. Williams, D. Jones K, Harvey and C. Gazzard 20-16 85-84
Thursday 25th June – Vikings – v – Clevedon (KO Cup)
A splendid repeat of last year’s draw but increased the win to 2 shots. The reward for winning is an away fixture against Ashcombe Crusaders
R. Jacobs, D. Roberts and M. Milliner 22-11
J. Griffiths, R. Bromet and G. Hodge 23-14
B. Saward, J. Turton and G. Frost 17-14
B. Johnson, C. Chudley and D. Jones 14-29
R. Sparkes, W. Nicholls and J. Kerr 16-18
G. Jones, J. Langridge and T. Broughton 15-19 107-105
Monday 22nd June – Double Rink – v – Bristol “A”
A superb win against strong opposition. A victory that many did not think was on due to the non-availability of several players.
J. Newman, P. Fisher, C. Gazzard and P. Leadbeater 17-21
M. Campbell, D. Fairhurst, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 26-19 43-40
Saturday 20th June – “C” team – v – Burnham on Sea “B”
On a very warm but windy afternoon the rink skipped by George Frost won by sufficient to cover the losses on the other two rinks and gained a win in the match gaining 8 points to 4
R.Bromet, G. Richards, A. Barnes and D. Jones 16-17
M. Willetts, P. Fisher, K. Holland and G. Frost 30-08
J. Mingo-West, M. Milliner, G. Hodge and M. Taylor 12-25 58-50 (8.4)
Friday 19th June – Saxons – v – St. Andrews Spartans
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 13-16
B. Pocock, M.Manning and M. Stocker 22-17
M. Willetts, T. Broughton and M. Taylor 16-13
T. Gatehouse, G. Richards and D. Williams 25-15
R. Rocket, A. Barnes and K. Harvey 19-17
J. Mingo-West, D. Sealey and K. Holland 16-15 111-93 (18-2)
Friday 19th June – Vikings – v – Clevedon Prom
The Vikings gained revenge for the away defeat and obtained a useful 14 points.
J. Griffiths, R. Bromet and G. Hodge 15-19
G. Jones, T. Gilbert and J. Smart 10-20
B. Saward, J. Turton and G. Frost 11-15
B. Johnson, C. Chudley and D. Jones 28-09
R. Sparks, W. Nicholls and J. Kerr 26-14
R. Jacobs, J. Fenn and M. Milliner 32-10 122-97 (14-6)
Thursday 18th June – v- Banwell
R. Bromet, T. Gatehouse, M. Manning and D. Hurst 21-15
B. Pocock, P. Wyatt, R. Rockett and G. Hodge 18-16
J. Mingo-West, M. Willetts, M. Milliner and D. Fairhurst 21-17
W. Nicholls, C. Chudley, G. Richards and P. Fisher 18-21 78-69
Wednesday 17th June – v – Bridgwater
On a chilly afternoon the hosts were victorious on 2 rinks to ensure a narrow victory
R. Bromet, M. Milliner, D. Jones and D. Hurst 18-20
M. Willetts, J. Smart, M. Campbell and G. Frost 17-28
R. Rocket, J. Mingo-West, J. Newman and M. Stocker 17-14
J. Griffiths, J. Langridge, D. Sealey and M. Taylor 27-08 79-70
Tuesday 16th June Turnbull Cup – v – St. Andrews
In a game that always looked that may go down to the wire St. Andrews held their nerve and won the vital extra end to progress and relegate VBC to the Plate competition.
N. Stocker, A. Bray, M. Campbell and M. Cooper 18-18 *
P. Wyatt, L. Stocker, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 21-15
B. Pocock, J. Newman, P. Leadbeater and M. Stocker 20-20
H. Whyte, P. Fisher, D. Fairhurst and C. Gazzard 15-21 74-74
* EXTRA END WON BY ST ANDREWS
Sunday 14th June – Double Rink – v – Clarence
A good victory against local rivals. Now play either Bristol “A” or RBL “A” away
M, Campbell, A. Bray, J. Newman and M. Stocker 21-19
P, Wyatt, L. Stocker, C. Gazzard and M. Cooper 25-12 46-31
Saturday 13th June – “A” – v – Purnell A
On an overcast afternoon the game resulted in only the second victory of the season.
N.Stocker, A. Bray, C. Gazzard and M. Cooper 14-21
D. Beard, M. Campbell, J. Newman and M. Stocker 22-13
P. Wyatt, L, Stocker, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 27-11 63-45 (10-2)
Saturday 13th June – “C” – v – Bristol B
Against a strong Bristol side the match was close at halfway but fell away in the second half.
J. Mingo-West, G. Richards, D. Williams and D. Jones 17-26
R. Bromet, H, Whyte, A. Barnes and G. Hodge 18-29
M. Willetts, J. Langridge, P. Fisher and G. Frost 12-31 47-86 (0-12)
Friday 12th June – Saxons – v – St. Andrews Spartans
J. Mingo-West, A. Barnes and K. Harvey 22-10
M. Campbell, M. Willetts and J. Newman 18-20
T. Gatehouse, D. Sealey and D. Williams 16-16
H. Whyte, G. Richards and M. Taylor 22-16
D. Jones, R. Fenwick and M. Cooper 17-15
B, Pocock, M. Manning and M. Stocker 13-23 108-100 (15-5)
Wednesday 10th June – Vikings – v – Ashcombe Templars
On a lovely warm summers day with the green running free the second victory of the season was achieved with only 1 losing rink.
R. Sparkes, T. Broughton and D. Jones 14-14
R. Bromet, J. Griffiths and G. Hodge 22-11
R. Jacobs, J. Turton and G. Frost 21-16
T. Gilbert, M. Milliner and J. Smart 21-21
A. Waygood, J. Langridge and E. Sage 16-15
L. Kelly, G. Richards and A. Shattock 12-17 106-94 (16-4)
Sunday 7th June – Worcester
W. Nicholls, S. Thynne, S. Newman and M. Stocker 23-20
N. Stocker, F. Waters, H. Whyte and C. Gazzard 19-15
T. Ellis, R. Bailey, T. Gatehouse and M. Taylor 17-21
J. Griffiths, C. Stevens, L. Stocker and D. Hurst 18-22
S. Stocker, S. Pocock, R. Bromet, and A. Bray 18-27
N. Whyte, D. Roberts, B. Pocock and J. Newman 11-21 106-126
Saturday 6th June – “A” – v – Clevedon “A”
The “A” team came second best against a strong Clevedon team
D. Beard, J. Newman, P. Leadbeater and M. Stocker 19-21
P. Wyatt, D. Fairhurst, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 23-20
N. Stocker, A. Bray, C. Gazzard and M. Cooper 10-29 (52-70) (2-10)
Saturday 6th June – “B” – v – Wedmore “A”
J. Mingo-West. H. Gibbs, J. Howell and D. Hurst 12-26
B. Pocock, R. Fenwick, P. Fisher and D. Sealey 15-24
H. Whyte,A. Barnes, M. Manning and M. Taylor 22-23 (49-73) (0-12)
Saturday 6th June – “C” – v – Chew Stoke “A”
On a sunny but breezy afternoon Chew Stoke just took the spoils of a very competitive game with the result being decided with the last bowl of the game.
R. Bromet, A. Shattock, D. Williams and D. Jones 26-17
R. Hollier, E. Sage M. Milliner and G. Hodge 8-25
M. Willetts, C. Chudley, J. Langdridge and G. Frost 20-16 (54-58) (4-8)
Saturday 6th June – “D” – v – RBL “C”
RBL proved to strong but 2 points were gained by the rink skipped by Vice-President Stuart Evans
J. Turton, W. Nicholls, J. Fenn and J. Smart 11-29
R. Sparks, R. Jacobs, Carmine and S. Evans 19-15
L. Kelly, A. Waygood, J. Griffiths and T. Gatehouse 13-20 (43-64) (2-10)
Tuesday 2nd June – Saxons – v – Portishead
On breezy afternoon the visitors found the conditions better than the hosts.
R. Rocket, A. Barnes and K. Harvey 11-16
B. Pocock, T. Gatehouse and M. Stocker 16-10
R. Fenwick, D. Sealey and D. Williams 15-16
M. Willetts, J. Newman and M. Campbell 15-18
J. Mingo-West, M. Milliner and D. Hurst 16-20
H, Whyte, D. Jones and M. Taylor 15-23 88-103 (2-18)
Sunday 31st May – Weston Bath – Double ~Rink
We now play Clarence in the next round
D. Beard, J. Newman, P. Leadbeater and M. Stocker 14-22
N. Stocker, D. Fairhurst, C.Gazzard and M. Cooper 26-09 49-31
Sunday 31st May – North Petherton
P. Wyatt, W. Nicholls. K. Harvey and D. Hurst 34-08
L. Kelly, M. Willetts, M. Manning and M. Campbell 29-19
L. Stocker, S. Stocker, C. Walker and M. Taylor 16-17
J. Griffiths, D. Beard, M. Milliner and D. Fairhurst 22-14 101-58
Saturday 30th May “B” – v – RBL “B”
The 2 points gained could prove vital at the end of the season.
H. Whyte, M. Manning. D. Sealey and M. Taylor 13-28
B. Pocock, R. Fenwick, D. Fairhurst and M. Campbell 24-19
H. Gibbs, P. Fisher, J. Howell and D, Hurst 16-22 53-69 (2-10)
Saturday 30th May – “C” – v – Mark Moor
A good win for the rink of Tony Barnes but that was the only success of the afternoon.
J. Mingo-West, S. Evans , A. Shattock and D. Jones 14-24
R. Jacobs, E. Sage, J. Smart and G. Frost 21-26
R. Hollier, J .Langridge M. Milliner and, A. Barnes 22-18 57-68 (2-10)
Friday 29th May – Saxons – v – Clarence Blues KO Cup
Unfortunately Clarence could only muster 5 rinks but the Vic proved too strong for the rinks that played
B. Pocock, M. Manning and M. Stocker 41.08
R. Rockett, A. Barnes and K. Harvey 17-16
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 15-14
T. Gatehouse, G. Raine and D. Williams 21-14
H. Whyte, A. Bray and M. Taylor 22-08
R. Fenwick, D. Sealey and K. Holland 10-00 126-60
Wednesday 27th May – Bristol Arrow
A game played in a friendly attitude resulted in victory. Many players praised the green conditions.
B. Pocock, M. Willetts, D. Williams and M. Stocker 27-16
R. Bromet, E. Sage, A. Shattock and D. Hurst 19-15
Carmine, J. Mingo-West, J. Newman and P. Leadbeater 15-22
D. Beard, C. Chudley, D. Sealey and M. Campbell 19-19
Wyatt, W. Nicholls, R. Rockett and D. Jones 14-14 94-86
Tuesday 26th May – Vikings – v – Clevedon Prom
On a warm afternoon the Prom were to hot for the visitors despite a good win from the triple led by John Smart and a hard fought draw by Alan Shattock’s triple.
R. Hollier, Chudley and D. Jones 16-22
R. Jacobs, J. Turton and G. Frost 16-20
T. Gilbert, M. Milliner and J. Smart 26-12
B. Johnson, W. Nicholls and E. Sage 15-32
L. Kelly, G. Richards and A. Shattock 22-22
R. Bromet, J. Griffiths and G. Hodge 11-16 106-124 (3-17)
Monday 25th May – Portishead NSBA Cup
The game has been given to VBC due to fact that Portishead are unable to raise a side
Sunday 24th May – Barnwood
W. Nicholls, G. Richards, B. Pocock and M. Stocker 15-25
K. Allin, C. Chudley, C. Walker and J. Newman 19-12
Carmine, E. Sage, R. Rockett and M. Taylor 12-27
J. Griffiths, R. Bromet, N. Stocker and G. Hodge 13-23
L. Stocker, S. Stocker, K. Harvey and M. Campbell 36-14
P. Wyatt, T. Gatehouse, K. Holland and D. Williams 15-27 110-128
Saturday 23rd May – “A” – v- Bristol “A”
On a green made to look tricky the hosts overcame the visitors to record a convincing win
.D. Beard, J. Newman, P. Leadbeater and M. Stocker 9-33
N. Stocker, A. Bray, C. Gazzard and M. Cooper 19-22
P. Wyatt, M. Campbell, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 18-27 46-82 (0-12)
Thursday 21st May – Vikings – v – Clarence Golds
A good team effort taking revenge for the defeat earlier in the season
R. Hollier, C. Chudley and D. Jones 34-07
T. Gilbert, M. Milliner and J. Smart 29-13
R. Jacobs, J. Turton and G. Frost 14-22
L. Kelly, G. Richards and A. Shattock 27-13
B. Johnson, T. Broughton and E. Sage 18-17
R. Bromet, J. Langridge and G. Hodges 30-06 152-78 (18-2)
Wednesday 20th May – Saxons – v – Ashcombe Crusaders
With 5 rinks finished the remaining rink needed to score 4 to tie the match but agonisingly managed a 3 to lose the match by 1 shot.
R. Rockett, A. Barnes and M. Manning 12-23
H. Whyte, A. Bray and M. Taylor 22-13
B. Pocock, G. Stocker and M. Stocker 16-13
J. Mingo-West, G. Richards and D. Williams 10-22
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 22-09
T. Gatehouse, R. Fenwick and D. Sealey 15-18 (97-98) (6-14)
Saturday 16th May – “A” – v- Knowle “A
Although there was a big win by Mike Stockers rink and a win for Mike Cooper these were not enough to cover the loss on Collin Gazzards rink
D. Beard, J. Newman, P. Leadbeater and M. Stocker 31-15
P. Wyatt, B. Pocock, K. Harvey and C. Gazzard 10-35
N. Stocker, H. Gibbs, A. Bray and M. Cooper 20-16 61-66 (4-8)
Saturday 16th May – “B” – v – Wedmore “B”
A convincing win due to outstanding result on the rink skipped by Derek Hurst
P. Lunn, G. Richards, J. Howell and D. Hurst 33-07
L. Stocker, R. Fenwick, D. Fairhurst and M. Campbell 26-08
H. Whyte, M. Manning, D. Sealey and M. Taylor 20-23 79-38 (10-2)
Saturday 16th May – “C” – v – Ashcombe “A”
A good win against a team that has been relegated from a higher division
J. Mingo-West, A. Shattock, D. Williams and D. Jones 27-12
R. Hollier, M. Milliner, A. Barnes and G. Hodge 11-30
R. Jacobs, C. Chudley, K. Holland and G. Frost 20-14 58-56 (10-2)
Saturday 16th May – “D” – v – Chew Stoke “B”
Despite playing with 11 players 2 points were salvaged
R. Bromet, A. Waygood, J. Griffiths and T. Gatehouse 20-16
J. Turton, W. Nicholls, J. Smart 11-29
Kevin, G. Stocker, E. Sage and J. Langbridge 13-19 43-63 (2-10)
Thursday 14th May – Bridgwater
Unfortunately the rain persisted and the game was called off before a bowl was bowled
Monday 11th May – Saxons –v-Clevedon O60’s
R. Rockett, A. Barnes and K. Harvey 10-24
B.Pocock, G. Stocker and M. Stocker 17-13
H. Whyte, A. Bray and M. Taylor 22-13
P. Lunn, J. Newman and M. Campbell 26-10
T. Gatehouse. R. Fenwick and D. Sealey 12-20
J. Mingo-West, K. Holland and D. Williams 14-16 101-96 (14-6)
Sunday 10th May – GB Britton
C. Stevens, T. Gatehouse, M. Chudley and C. Gazzard 09-28
B. Pocock, C. Chudley, S. Newman and M. Cooper 15-23
H. Frye, M. Milliner, S. Cooper and M. Taylor 09-22
R. Bromet, S. Milliner, A. Holland and D. Hurst 14-25
S. Pocock, F. Waters, K. Holland and J. Newman 13-23 60-121
Saturday 9th May – “A” – Yeovil A
D. Beard, J. Newman, P. Leadbeater and M. Stocker 24-19
P. Wyatt, B. Pocock, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 21-14
N. Stocker, A. Bray, C. Gazzard and M. Cooper 17-22 62-55 (10-20)
Saturday 9th May – “B” – Congresbury A
P. Lunn, H. Gibb, J. Howell and D. Hurst 21-18
L. Stocker, R. Fenwick, D. Fairhurst and M. Campbell 26-15
H. Whyte, M. Manning, P. Fisher and M. Taylor 16-27 63-60 (10-2)
Saturday 9th May – “C” – v- Wrington
J. Mingo-West, G. Richards, D. Williams and D. Jones 27-14
R. Hollier, M. Millner, G. Hodge and D. Sealey 21-17
R. Bromet, C. Chudley, K. Holland and G. Frost 22-22 70-38.75 (11-1)
Saturday 9th May – “D” – v – Yatton C
L. Kelly, A. Waygood, G. Raine and T. Gatehouse 23-20
R. Jacobs, J. Turton, W. Nicholls and J. Smart 20-24
R. Sparks, E, Sage, J. Langridge and S. Evans 27-12 70-56 (10-20)
Thursday 7th May – Somerset Masonic
Kevin, C. Chudley, J. Newman and D. Jones 20-23
W. Nicholls, L. Kelly, K. Harvey and D. Hurst 17-15
M. Milliner, E. Sage, R. Fenwick and M. Taylor 22-15
A. Waygood, J. Mingo-West, D. Williams 15-13
R. Bromet, R. Rockett and M. Campbell 26-18 100-84
Wednesday 6th May – Vikings – v – Ashcombe Knights
R. Hollier, C. Chudley and D. Jones 12-27
A. Waygood, J. Langridge and E. Sage 12-17
R. Jacobs, J. Turton and G. Frost 12-20
R. Bromet, M. Milliner and J. Smart 21-17
L. Kelly, J. Griffiths and A. Shattock 4-18
Carmine, T. Gilbert and G. Hodge 9-21 70-120 (2-18)
Sunday 3rd May – Ashcombe NSBA 4D
After an excellent game of bowls VBC managed to come out on top in 3 of the disciplines and will now play either Clevedon Prom or Banwell in the next round
Singles A. Bray 21-18
Pairs N. Stocker and M. Cooper 15-18
Triples P. Wyatt, D..Fairhuirst and C. Gazzard 27-08
Rink D. Beard, J.Newman, P. Leadbeater and M. Stocker 28-10 91-54 (3-1)
Saturday 2nd May – Mountain Ash
A very enjoyable game played in a friendly spirit which resulted in a convincing win for the hosts.
D. Beard, F. Waters, S. Newman and D. Jones 28-13
C. Sage, P. Fisher, D. Fairhurst and J. Howell 17-19
S. Milliner, E. Sage, J. Newman and M. Stocker 17-15
M. Milliner, B. Pocock, M. Chudley and M. Cooper 19-13
P. Wyatt, S. Pocock, S. Cooper and c. Gazzard 29-08
B. Williams, C. Stevens, A. Bray and M. Taylor 13-26 123-94
Friday 1at May – Saxons – v – Portishead
Despite a good win by Mike Coopers rink and a competitive comeback by John Newmans rink it was not sufficient to cover the other rinks
R. Rockett, A. Barnes and M. Manning 11-19
M. Milliner, M. Campbell and J Newman 22-17
J. Mingo-QWest, B. Pocock and D. Hurst 13-23
P. Lunn, G. Raine and M. Stocker 15-15
T. Gatehouse, K. Holland and M. Cooper 25-11
6th rink conceded 0-10 86-95 (5-15)
Thursday 30th April – Vikings – v – Nailsea
On a challenging green 3 rinks were successful but not sufficient to earn the overall win. However, 6 points is again 2 more than the previous match.
Carmine, C. Chudley and D. Jones 18-25
J. Griffiths, R. Bromet and A. Shattock 21-14
R. Jacobs, G. Richards and G. Frost 20-12
T. Gilbert, J. Turton and J. Smart 07-31
R. Sparks, J. Fenn and G. Hodge 26-13
J. Langridge, A. Waygood and E. Sage 13-23 105-118 (6-14)
Wednesday 29th April – Weston College
14 members of Weston College Sports Academy attended this Taster Day. They all appeared to enjoy and most look forward to further days.
Tuesday 28th April – Saxons – v – Clarence Blues
Not a good day at the office. Clarence totally outplayed the hosts and deserved the 18 points
K. Harvery, B. Pocock and D. Hurst 20-10
H. Whyte, A. Bray and M. Taylor 09-16
P. Lunn, R. Fenwick and M. Stocker 18-19
R. Rockett, A. Barnes and M. Manning 06-28
T. Gatehouse, K. Holland and D. Williams 12-19 80-112 (2-18)
Saturday 25th April – Burnham-on-Sea
On an afternoon that started in the dry but finished in the first rain of the season the Vic ran out convincing victors with the rink of Whyte, Milliner, Fenwick and Gazzard leading the way with a win by 39 shots.
B. Pocock, L. Kelly, A. Bray and M. Stocker 26-17
J. Fenn, J. Smart, J. Howell and D. Hurst 16-14
Beard, A. Barnes, J. Newman and M. Cooper 19-12
P. Wyatt, A. Shattock, K. Harvey and D. Jones 24-09
H. Whyte, M. Milliner, R. Fenwick and C. Gazzard 43-04
J. Langridge, P. Fisher, H. Gibbs and M. Campbell 20-21 148-77
Friday 24th April – Saxons – v – Winscombe
On a chilly afternoon the visitors were to hot for the hosts and ran out easy winners winning on 4 rinks.
P. Lunn, R. Fenwick and M. Stocker 21-15
M. Willetts, B. Pocock and D. Hurst 6-25
H. Whyte, A. Bray and M. Taylor 13-21
P. Bromet, J. Newman and M. Campbell 21-17
R. Rockett, M. Milliner, and M. Manning 13-17
T. Gatehouse, D. Sealey and D. Williams 10-16 84-111 (4-16)
Thursday 23rd April – Vikings – v – Yatton
This was a game where defeat was snatched from the jaws of victory. The wheels certainly came of across the green as at 10 ends the Vikings were in control. However the points gained were double from the previous league game.
R. Hollier, C. Chudley and D. Jones 21-15
R. Jacobs, J. Turton and G. Frost 15-09
B. Johnson, T. Broughton and E. Sage 11-20
D. Roberts, R. Bromet and G. Hodge 14-16
J. Fenn, A. Waygood and A. Shattock 21-24 95-101 (4-16)
Wednesday 22nd April – Penarth
On a warm sunny afternoon the hosts gained revenge for the defeat in 2014
Carmine, M. Campbell, J. Newman and M. Stocker 25-13
R. Bromet, T. Broughton, D. Fairhurst and M. Taylor 20-15
D. Beard, C. Chudley, R. Rockett and D. Jones 18-25
H. Whyte, E. Sage, A. Shattock and P. Leadbeater 17-24
P. Wyatt, M. Milliner, B. Pocock and G. Frost 20-22
J. Langridge, T. Gatehouse, D. Williams and M. Manning 15-20 115-119
Saturday 18th April 2015 – Weston Bath
Bad day at the office for 4 rinks with the rink lead by Will Harrison saving blushes of a complete whitewash
M. Campbell, H. Whyte, D. Sealey and M. Stocker 19-25
D. Beard, J. Smart, R. Fenwick and M. Cooper 15-26
P. Wyatt, A. Waygood, J. Newman and C. Gazzard 19-20
L. Stocker, A. Barnes, K. Harvey and W. Harrison 18-17
N. Stocker, H, Gibbs, G. Raine and A. Bray 19-20 90-108
Thursday 16th April 2015 – Vikings v Clarence Golds
The pace of the green did not suit the touch bowlers from the Vic but managed to salvage 2 points from 2 rinks that drew.
B. Johnson, T. Broughton and E. Sage 14-17
R. Hollier, C. Chudley and D. Jones 19-19
R. Jacobs, J. Turton and G. Frost 6-21
A. Webb, R. Bromet and G. Hodge 12-23
T. Gilbert, M. Milliner and J. Smart 16-16
J. Griffiths, A. Waygood and A. Shattock 11-16 78-112 (2-18)
Wednesday 15th April 2015 – Avon & Somerset Police
On an afternoon that resembled the Yorkshire Moors with the mist and fog drifting across the green the visitors gained the initiative to record the first win for several years.
B. Johnson, C. Stevens, M. Hillman and M. Stocker 20-21
S. Pocock, R. Bailey, R. Rockett and D. Hurst 11-25
H. Whyte, Carmine, D. Jones and S. Cooper 13-15
N. Whyte, G. Poolman, B. Pocock and M. Taylor 21-19 65-80
Saturday 11th April – President v Captain
On a sunny afternoon the outdoor season got underway with the traditional President v Captain game.
It can be said a game played on a green of 2 halves. One played in very warm sunshine and the other in Siberian conditions. However everyone enjoyed the fresh air.
Following the game which the Captains team managed to come back from the jaws of defeat and sit down cooked meal was enjoyed by the bowlers and their partners.
Rink 1 Bromet, Stocker S, Shattock, Stocker M 8 Lunn, Broughton, Pocock, Hurst 25
Rink 2 Codrington, Kerr, Leadbeater, Fisher 24 Jacobs, Roberts, Newman, Gazzard 19
Rink 3 Beard, Rain, Saward, Evans 16 Wyatt, Gatehouse, Chudley, Harrison 16
Rink 4 Johnson, Langridge, Bray, Harvey 16 Whyte, Corbett, Fenwick, Cooper 20
Rink 5 Mingo=West, Waygood, Manning, Williams 20 Hollier, Milliner, Howell, Jones 20
Rink 6 Gilbert, Sage, Rockett, Hodge 35 Carmine, Thynne, Stocker N, Sealey 12
Rink 7 Turton, Richards, Taylor 14 Griffiths, Smart, Stocker L, Frost 25
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