Triples Results Friday 9th August
What an idyllic day it was for bowls with plenty of sunshine and a light breeze. There was plenty of banter intermingled with enthusiastic outbursts from players lauding a good shot or near miss that echoed under the ‘Thunder Dome’. 96 bowlers played alternate games on C and D rinks. This week’s winners and grinners: […]
Triples Roundup Tuesday 6th August
Over the past few weeks the player numbers have been consistent 24 teams. Playing on C and D synthetics under the Modbury Thunder Dome, alternating at the half time break. Weather on the improve making the day even more enjoyable. The winning scores were of a very high standard amazing results. Thank you Jo Keynes […]
Triples Results Friday 2nd August
It was another cool day with plenty of cloud cover, but we managed to complete both games before the rain settled in. 90 players occupied 15 rinks with alternate games played on C and D under cover of the ‘Thunder Dome’. Unfortunately, one of our members received a nasty leg injury when she fell on […]
John Turner
It is with sadness to report the passing of another of our long serving members, John Turner (16July2024). John joined the club in June 2005 and many members will remember John as an organiser of Saturday Social Bowls, very friendly, and also a competitive Bowler. He will be missed.
Triples Roundup Tuesday 30th July
A beautiful sunny day with little relief from the big chill as 72 players competed on C and D synthetics. Thank you to; Dave Moate and Ray Newall filling in to play at the last moment, completing the 24 teams for the competition. Winners are grinners:) 1st game winners: David Smith, Meg Smith & John […]
Vale Brian Newcombe
We remember Brian as a long serving member of the Modbury Bowling Club. He was a member of Modbury when the Bowling Club was located near TTP. In 1965 he came to the club we know today. He was the last men’s President before the amalgamation of men and women. R I P Brian – […]
Jackpot Pairs Saturday 27th July
A very cold 13C but it did not prevent 28 teams (our biggest Field to date) from competing in 2-4-2 regular Saturday pairs competition. It was also pleasing to welcome visiting teams from a number of different clubs. The winners today: 1st game: Alex Groenen and Ian Hart. 2nd Game: Linda Nelson and John Nelson […]
Triples Results Friday 26th July
It was a cool day, but the predicted rain did not happen until late evening, so it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 100 players who attended (a record). All 16 rinks were used to play alternate games played on C and D rinks under cover of the ‘Thunder Dome’. An additional rink was […]
Triples Roundup Tuesday 24th July (Updated)
Weather conditions a little warmer than the past few weeks and very welcoming for 72 players who competed on C & D synthetics. Thank you to Rae Wiedenbach, Wayne Jones, Ray Newell, Steve wright & Roger Atkins for making themselves available to fill in & complete 24 teams. Winners are the biggest grinners:) 1st game […]
triples Results Friday 19th July
The weather bureau forecast for the day warned of severe weather conditions, a cold front coming in with a high chance of rain and damaging winds. It also advised sun protection was not required unless outside for extended periods (I don’t think there was any chance of that). Needless to say, players were eager to […]