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August 2009
The Association Finals weekend at Alton Town saw the Town trio of McEwan, Bone & Clarke (Morgan sub) retain their triples crown.
The annual Captain v President's game played on the Sunday before the Bank Holiday summed up the re-kindled spirit in the Club. Almost the entire club participated in the game, played in the late August sunshine. It was also nice to see most of the Life Members that had been invited. Some travelling as far away as Wales,
August Bank Holiday Monday saw the Town play host to the touring Steeple Morden Bowling Club. The spirit of the previous weekend did not diminish.
September 2009
September usually signals the end of the outdoor bowling season and generally the month is written off. But not this year! The month saw most of the Club domestic finals played in glorious sunshine. Congratulations to all of the winners & better luck next year to the runners up.
We also saw a few last minute spoon-drives arranged to include the new members that joined in August. Welcome to you all.
October 2009
Like most other outdoor bowling clubs, not a lot happens in October. The skittles team got off to a great start winning 4 out of 5 games. The Club also had the only winning rink in the Whitchurch League indoor friendly at Loddon Vale. Congratulations to Dot, Max, Bernie & Stuart.
November 2009
Unlike last year, the Cusheon Trophy - 2 rinks team got off to a poor start against their old adversary, Oakley. It must be said that on the evening, the opposition had the upper hand throughout. Well done Oakley! It was nice to see 2 novice indoor bowlers 'blooded' in the competition. Both bowled very well indeed and equipped themselves admirably. Well done Caroline & Steve!
The Club had one of only two winning rinks, albeit triples, in the second Whitchurch League friendly at Chawton Park (Alton). Unfortunately they couldn't repeat last month's heroic's and had to see a strong trio from Old Basing win the 'top rink' prize. Congratulations to Caroline, Steve & Stuart.
December 2009
The last month of the year usually sees the drubbing handed out by Loddon Vale in the annual indoor fixture. This year was no exception. Short of regular indoor bowlers, bar 2, the Town were facing an uphill struggle right fom the start. Despite some late rallies and some notable performances from a few novice bowlers who have never played indoors, the Town did have one winning rink (albeit it a triple). Congratulations to Mark, Steve & Jock Mc.
The disappointment continued in the Cusheon Trophy, going down on both rinks to a strong Camberley side.
However, the month ended with a fine win in the Moreton Cup played at Longmeadow. Both rinks, skipped by Trevor & Dougie Morgan, had emphatic wins over Woolston. The opposition conceding the game with 10 ends to play.
After more wins at skittles, the Xmas break sees the 'Dragon Slayers' sitting on top of the local league, division 2.
January 2010
After the snow had finally disappeared we did manage to get back to playing the game that we all love. The Town team eventually got their Cusheon Trophy back on track by beating Andover on both rinks
Very few games of skittles were played this month but of those played the 'Dragon Slayers' won every game. In one particular game the Team recorded not only their highest score of the season but their highest score, ever! Promotion to the top-tier looks a distict possibility this season.
February 2010
The month began well with another win in the Cusheon Trophy. Both rinks winning against a strong Old Basing team. Despite a late rally from the opposition, the Town won by an overall margin of 20 shots.
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