Wollerton's Ryder Cup

Wollerton Bowls ClubOn Saturday 4th April around 20 members of Wollerton Bowls and Social Club gathered to mark the start of the new outdoor bowling season with a novel competition.
The idea was suggested by Richard Twining who organised an afternoon of light-hearted practice based on a similar format to golf’s Ryder Cup. The two teams however were not drawn from different continents, but literally picked out of a hat on the day. All the matches were played to a limited number of ends across three rounds; the first round was 4 wood doubles, the second featured more traditional 8 wood doubles and the afternoon was rounded off with 10 singles matches. Perhaps fittingly the team captained by Richard Twining came out as the winners.
The afternoon had begun with a presentation to the club of a new bench in memory of Reg Frost, a highly respected member who had died just twelve months earlier (see picture). His widow Sylvia was joined by their sons Mark and Nigel and their families. A plaque on the bench reads, “In loving memory of Reg Frost, this is where he came to rest 2nd April 2014”
To find out more about the club please see their web page or telephone Jenny Morgan (01630-685251) or Gordon Smith (01630-653362).