Hello everyone,
Well, this is the last week of the winter season and my penultimate newsletter.
For me and for many of us, this is a sad time of the year since we have to say “adieu” to so many of the familiar faces until September when they hopefully return to the fold.
However, we still have some events to come, not least the club finals to be played this coming week-end.
MIDGLOS INDOOR BC
ORDER OF PLAY
FINALS DAY on SATURDAY, 18th APRIL 2026
| Competition | Time | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies Over 60’s Singles | 9.30 am | Gill Fry vs Sally Overthrow |
| Mens Pairs | 9.30 am | Dave Wiggall & John Smallwood vs Clive Shaw & Finlay Williamson |
| Australian Pairs | 9.30 am | Jack Speller & James Speller vs Colin Prosser & John Cox OR Nigel Cansdale & Chris Davis |
| Men’s Over 60’s Pairs | 1.00 pm | Stan Lister & Steve Bluck vs Vince Wilks & Clive Shaw |
| Ladies Pairs | 1.00 pm | Gill Fry & Jill Whiting vs Rachael Carter & Lin Brightly |
| Pat Dunstan Trophy | 1.00 pm | Jack Speller vs John Cox |
| Mens Triples | 1.00 pm | Dave Wiggall, Bob Smith & John Smallwood vs Chris Davis, Nigel Cansdale & Finlay Williamson |
ORDER OF PLAY
FINALS DAY on SUNDAY, 19TH APRIL 2026
| Competition | Time | Players | Markers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies 4 Wood Singles | 9.30 am | Linda Watkin-Jones vs Gill Fry | Margaret Cadle |
| Mixed Triples | 9.30 am | Rachel Rosagro, Vince Wilks & Steve Bluck vs Emily Burke, Daniel Prosser & Simon Burke | |
| Mixed Pairs | 9.30 am | John Cox & Rachael Carter vs Erin Burke & Chris Davis | |
| Men’s 4 Wood Singles | 12.00 pm approx | Clive Shaw vs Vince Wilks | |
| Club C of C | 2.00 pm or Mon 20th 9.30 am | Linda or Gill vs Clive or Vince |
EXTRA FINAL on FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2026
| Competition | Time | Rink | Players | Markers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Over 60’s Singles | 2.00 pm | 2 | Vince Wilks vs Steve Bluck | Gill Fry |
The Programme has been tricky due to overdue Semi-Finals, multiple Finalists and Special Requests.
These have been overcome. Any member, at any time, who can’t play is asked to find a substitute.
As stated at the bottom of the programme, it has been very tricky to organise so much so that Roger collapsed this morning (Sunday) and is in Gloucester Royal at the moment. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Please note that, if you are unable to play in any of the finals, please find a substitute or arrange a mutually agreeable date to play sometime this week.
Thank you.
The Presentation Evening is on Friday, 24th April, when there will be a free buffet.
Yesterday our U25S were in action at Nottingham against Kent. Unfortunately, it was the same sort of outcome as the U18S – one rink won but one lost, meaning that, overall, Kent won the title for another year. Well played to the whole team. You’ve done so well to reach the final. You are also a much younger team than the Kent players, so you’ve got plenty of time to do it. Onwards and upwards!
Today, the final of the Wessex was played at MidGlos between Clarrie Dunbar and Solihull. The club was buzzing with players and supporters. Our catering team did a sterling job keeping on top of the orders for bacon and sausage baps and teas, and coffees, whilst at the same time preparing a two-course meal for 59 people to eat after the match. From the opening of the bar at 11.00, there was a steady flow of customers.
Our chairman, Howard, formally handed over the green to the Wessex officials, and both he and our president, Ken, accepted it back at the end of the game.
Before the match began, the umpire had checked and laid out the woods of both sides, after which the players came onto the green to be photographed.
Solihull players
Clarrie Dunbar players
Both teams, with Howard and a Wessex official
The runners-up
The winners
There was some excellent bowling as expected, with Solihull winning 79-55, but the shot of the day for me was Tom Holmes’s last wood of the game. The opposition was holding four, and he drew in beautifully to take the shot. A perfect shot, but then he did play at Potters in the World Indoor Bowls Competition this January and played really well. In a couple of weeks, he’s off to play in the Commonwealth Games in Australia.
Less prestigious, but more important to us, Steve Bluck has sent the almost completed league results.
With a week to go in the winter league season, most of our leagues have been decided:
| Monday morning triples (sets) | Guardian Angels |
| Monday afternoon triples | Braves |
| Monday evening fours (sets) | Talking Heads |
| Tuesday morning triples | In Laws |
| Tuesday afternoon triples | Yobs |
| Tuesday evening fours | You Only Bowl Twice |
| Thursday morning triples | In Laws |
| Thursday evening fours | Wings |
But there is still all to play for in the two Wednesday morning competitions. In the fours league, any of Four Candles, Nomads or Astras could end up with the title, and in the Australian pairs, it all comes down to one of Melburnians or Brisbanites.
Wednesday morning is going to be pretty tense!
There are still quite a few AGM packages to be picked up at reception. If you can’t attend the AGM, please send in your apologies and fill in the proxy voting form.
Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the “party night” on 25th April.
In the summer season, Tony Letts intends to run two umbrella sessions on rink 7 from 10.00-12.00. These are open to both new and more experienced bowlers, should they fancy a game, subject to numbers.
Hopefully I’ve remembered everything.
Take care,
Linda.
Linda Watkin-Jones.
Director (PR & Marketing)
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