Chester 2 Fylde 2

Chester: David Guyton, Paul Watson, Robin Tasker, David Boyd.
Fylde: Betty Bates, Andrew Webb, Philip Bass and Catherine Bass.

Fylde arrived at an extremely soggy Westminster Park. All the players were on time but unfortunately the rain continued. The balls could not be played across the lawn but as the sky had patches of blue it was considered prudent to wait a while to see if the lawns improved and the rain subsided. The captains discussed the improvements in the weather and decided to wait until gone 11 to see if they could play the singles. The rain subsided slightly.The balls were only just able to get across the lawns so it was agreed that the singles play first, to at least get a result as dark clouds still lurked.

David G (Chester) beat Betty 18-4 David played excellently hitting in consistently, Betty could not get to grips with the soggy and sloping lawns. Catherine (Fylde) beat Paul W 18-0 she was overjoyed that she was able to keep a four ball break going and consistently scored hoops for the first time in her experience, only missing a hoop once, as she approached at an angle. Philip (Fylde) beat David 10-9 on a golden hoop. Robin (Chester) beat Andrew 18 -4. Robin hit in consistently and home advantage was evidenced in the result.

Although the rain subsided at the beginning, the rain came again during play. At half time the scores were 2 -2 so it was decided although the lawns were draining, with soggy lawns and soggy socks a draw was agreed. The games were not of any consequence to the league tables.

Posted by Betty, 18th September

FYLDE 0 Bury Peelers 7

but............ it was really much closer than that. The morning doubles saw Liz and Ian take on Paul Kenworthy and Phil Nuttall. Ian got his ball round beautifully leaving the 1 ½ bisques for Liz - who failed miserably! Although well ahead for most of the match the Peelers came out the winners 21 - 17 on time.

The two singles games were also close games finishing on time with Betty losing to Margaret Eccles 15 - 18 and Andrew losing to Richard Leach 19 - 22.

After lunch all games again went to time. Andrew was well ahead but in the time turn Paul took his ball from 2 to the peg to level the match. Andrew failed to hit in across the lawn and Paul took the golden hoop to finish 24 - 23. Phil was well ahead of Liz who floundered for over 2 hours but with 10 minutes to go she managed to pull the score back to something respectable losing 20 - 25. The other two matches were also close Betty losing to Richard 23 - 26 and Ian (battling bravely on with a very painful back) losing 17 - 26 to Margaret.

Posted by Liz, 21st August

FYLDE 4 BOWDON 3

Fylde Andrew Webb 4, Ian Theakstone (c) 9, Betty Bates 9, Garry Broughton 20.
Bodon Brian Medley 1.5, Adrian Apps 3, Charles Fraser 14, Andrew Jenkins 24.

The 1st round saw Ian and Barry play the doubles game against Brian and Andrew,Brian helped Andrew round to 2 back. Then it was Barry turn to go round to a good start to peg. Brian showed his skills but faltered 1 back. Ian came on and in 1 go went round and pegged both balls out to give us our 1st win 26 -14.

Andrew played a blinder against their Andrew to win 26 - 3.
Betty played a tough game with Charles losing out in the very end 22 - 24 on time.
Andrew had a battle with their best player Brian only to lose by 1 point 25 -26 Barry played a great game with Andrew who had 16 bisques and came out the winner 26 - 5 .
Ian never had a chance against Charles who went on to win 26 - 0. Betty became our saviour by beating a very good player Adrian 26 - 11 to secure our win against a very good side.

Posted by Ian, 9th July

Southport 3 Fylde 4

Fylde : Ian Theakstone (c) 9, Andrew Webb 4, Philip Snowdon 9, Barry Broughton 20.
Sothport : Barbara Haslam (c), 4 Gail Moors 10, Anne Mitchel 16, Peter ? 18

On a scorching day we started our match ,with Ian and Barry playing the doubles game against Barbara and Peter with a total of 7 bisques It turned out to be a long game but by playing a canny time out finish to win 16 - 11.
Phil played Anne and although she had 8 bisques he had a resounding 26 - 7 win. Andrew took on Gail and it became a tough game with Gail finally coming out the winner 18- 16. So at the break we were 2 up.
The sun was relentless but we soldiered on. Barbara against Andrew was again a tough game finally ending in Southports favour 23 - 12 Phil then played Gail with a great win of 23- 5. Ian against Anne was another game going to time with coming out with a 25 -20 win Barry against Peter was touch and go all way both having plenty of bisques and again went to time ending 17 - 16 to Peter.

Posted by Ian, 4th June

Fylde 4 Crake Valley 3

Fylde: Andrew Webb (4.5), Phil Snowden (10), Alan Morton (12), Barry Broughton (20)
Crake Valley : John Henderson (4), Ian Tupling (9),Simon Robins (11), Graham Conyers (22).

Round 1
Alan/Barry 26 John/Graham 9 Barry got Fylde off to a good start with a 8 hoop break. Graham responded with a 4 hoop break. Fylde took control of the match when Alan made an 8 hoop break to put Fylde into a good lead. John added to the Crake score but Barry got his Black ball to peg and Alan followed up to complete the peg out.

Andrew 26 Ian 14
Phil 8 Simon 13

Round 2
Andrew 18 John 17 Andrew completed his second win in a close fought game.
Phil 26 Ian 4. Phil in good form to finish with a comprehensive win.
Alan 18 Simon 26 Simon’s steady play eventually overcame Alan’s early lead.
Barry 15 Graham 16.

A close game that went to a tie break. Both Barry and Graham had two chances to score the winning point but it was Graham who scored the winning point.

Posted by Alan, 23rd April