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The Midhurst Bowling Club held their Club Championships finals over the weekend of 7th and 8th of September. The weather was once again kind to us and the finals were hotly contested and enjoyed by the players and spectators.
This year we were rewarded to see a few new members having qualified into the mix and taking part in the finals. Some who only started playing bowls just this year. A great accomplishment and very encouraging for the future of the club.
In the Mens Singles Dave King is once again on the honours board, his experience showing in his win over Steve Hotston. The Ladies Singles Championship was won by Carol Harkness over Anne Chuter.
The finalists of The Mens Handicap and the Novice Cup were Andy Hiscock and Adrian Gunter who shared the honours and had one win each. Andy taking the Novices and Adrian the Handicap. The ladies handicap this year was won by Anne Chuter defeating Stella Tait.
Stella was also in the Ladies Pairs final with her partner Catherine Dixon who were narrowly beaten by Corina Pearce and Anne Chuter. The Mixed pairs title went to Paul Chuter and Pam Hiscock beating Gerald Dixon and Angie Hotston.
David Mayne and Bruce Kirby, both new players and with their respective partners Paul Chuter and Bob Butterfield competed for the title of Mens Pairs. Although a close fought game the victors were Paul and David.
The Seniors title between Dave King and Bob Butterfield this year went to Dave King.
The Ron Petty Triples Cup was won by Maria Owen, Martin Ruinet and Paul Chuter.
Congratulations to all the winners and well done to all who took part.
The Final of Midhurst Bowling Club’s annual Cup Challenge was this year fought out between Petersfield and Chichester bowling clubs.
The final was played out on our well manicured green under blazing sunshine with competitors and spectators kept fed with Gerald’s barbecued hot dogs and bacon rolls, delicious 😋
As expected it was a very close fought game going to the very last end but there has to be a winner and this year Chichester took the victory.
Final score Chichester 58, Petersfield 54
The Midhurst Cup Final was generously supported by Lilyford Developers lilyford.co.uk
A great night was had by all at our annual club presentation dinner held this year at the Selsey Arms, West Dean.
A wonderful atmosphere and good food helped to make the night a wonderful culmination of another successful bowling season.
The awards were presented to the Club Champions for 2023 by Chairman Malcolm Hutchings to a good spread of the playing members and a special award to Stella Tait and Jack Jurado for outstanding service and contribution to the club over many years.
The highlight of the Midhurst Bowling Club year surely has to be the ladies fours winning the Sussex County title and the trophy was presented to Catherine Dixon, Annie Chuter, Carol Harkness and Angie Hotston.
Congratulations to all the champions of 2023 and a big thank you to all who took part as we look forward to another year of sunshine and bowls at the Midhurst Bowling Club
The 2023 winners are
Mens Handicap – winner Paul Chuter, runner-up Steve Hotston
Ladies Pairs – winners Angie Hotston and Annie Chuter, runners-up Pam Hiscock and June Barnard
Novice Cup – winner Dominic Singleton, runner-up Adrian Gunter
Mens Pairs – winners Malcolm Hutchings and Andy Hiscock, runners-up Bob Butterfield and Steve Hotston
Ladies Handicap – winner Annie Chuter, runner-up Stella Tait
Mixed Pairs – winners Angie Hotston and Gerald Dixon, runners-up Corina Pearce and Bob Butterfield
Seniors Cup – winner Malcolm Hutchings, runner-up Allan Ricketts
Ladies Singles – winner Carol Harkness, runner up June Barnard
Men’s Singles – winner Paul Chuter, runner-up Adrian Gunter
The hottest September weekend on record did not deter the finalists taking to the green for the climax of our internal club competitions.
With temperatures reaching 30 degrees and most folks taking cover our intrepid competitors battled it out for the honours board of 2023. Those who turned out to spectate were well rewarded with a great show of bowls and close competitive games.
Once again it was refreshing to see new faces competing for the honours. Two new members and new to bowls Adrian Gunter and Dominic Singleton both reached the final of the Novice Cup to play each other with Dom the eventual victor. Adrian also made the final of the Men’s Singles narrowly losing out to Club Captain Paul Chuter in a great match. Paul also made the final of the Men’s Handicap winning 21-15 against Steve Hotston. Steve also lost the Mens Pairs partnered with Bob Butterfield against Andy Hiscock and Malcolm Hutchings who both had a really good game. Malcolm also took the honours in the Mens Seniors after a good tussle with Allan Ricketts.
The ladies put on a great show, our new Club ladies Champion is Carol Harkness who took a win over June Barnard knocking Catherine Dixon off the Honours board for the first time in 5 years. The ladies Handicap title was won this year by Anne Chuter against Stella Tait who put up a good show. Anne also won the Ladies Pairs with Angie Hotston against June and Pam Hiscock who is also one of our new players. Angie went on to win the mixed pairs partnered with Gerald Dixon over Corina Pearce and Bob Butterfield.
In all it was a great weekend of bowls that will also be remembered by the weather !
The complete list of results are as follows.
Mens Handicap – winner Paul Chuter, runner-up Steve Hotston
Ladies Pairs – winners Angie Hotston and Annie Chuter, runners-up Pam Hiscock and June Barnard
Novice Cup – winner Dominic Singleton, runner-up Adrian Gunter
Mens Pairs – winners Malcolm Hutchings and Andy Hiscock, runners-up Bob Butterfield and Steve Hotston
Ladies Handicap – winner Annie Chuter, runner-up Stella Tait
Mixed Pairs – winners Angie Hotston and Gerald Dixon, runners-up Corina Pearce and Bob Butterfield
Seniors Cup – winner Malcolm Hutchings, runner-up Allan Ricketts
Ladies Singles – winner Carol Harkness, runner up June Barnard
Men’s Singles – winner Paul Chuter, runner-up Adrian Gunter
Our ladies fours team of Catherine Dixon skip, Annie Chuter 3, Carol Harkness 2 and Angie Hotston lead were victorious in becoming the Sussex County Champions for 2023.
A huge accomplishment and one no other has achieved in the clubs long history.
We are all very proud of their wonderful achievement
The 2023 Midhurst Cup Final this year was played between Crablands and Pagham with Crablands grabbing the Cup.
The final was played on a beautiful afternoon but quite hot and Crablands got into their stride early and strode away never to be caught.
A great afternoon of bowls and a good game for the spectators too, followed by a delicious BBQ tea.
Congratulations to Crabland.
What better way to celebrate our Queens Jubilee than lay on a fabulous tea following our Thursday afternoon roll-up. Annie did us proud with a delicious spread of sandwiches, sausage rolls and amazing cakes. Thanks also to Sarah for baking cakes, Pauline for the popular scones and Catherine, Corina, Dot and Di for helping with the preparation and running the bar.
The event proved very popular and £200 was raised as a donation to help fund Mark Bilsby who has been selected to represent England as a Director for Gareth Harwood (B4) at the International Blind Bowls Association World Championships in Australia in March 2023.
Back on the calendar and highly anticipated the MBC’s annual presentation dinner was well attended by members, family and friends who were treated to a wonderful evening of fabulous food, fun and the highlight of the event, the presentation of awards.
The awards were presented this year by Club Chairman Gerald Dixon and new Club Captain Malcolm Hutchings who has taken on the role from Gerald who held the position for fifteen years.
Following the main awards a few surprised and amused members were presented with the traditional nincompoop cryptic memento by Club Secretary Annie Chuter to recognise and capture their moment of foolishness or perhaps a bubblehead comment on the green. Always very amusing!
The Club honours were awarded as follows
Jack Smith Trophy – Catherine Dixon, Jack Lee, Diane Ruinet and Angela Hotston
Ron Petty Cup – Terry Berry, Jack Lee, Stella Tait and Sarah Porter
Veterans Cup – Bob Butterfield
Novice Cup – Mike Oakley
Isobel Cup (Ladies Pairs) – June Barnard and Angela Hotston
Norrey and Shirley Cups (Mixed Pairs) – Carol Harkness and Andy Hiscock
Joe Smith Trophy (Mens Handicap) – Alan Rickets
Vice Presidents Cup (Mens Pairs) – Alen Ricketts and Paul Chuter
Prescot Cup (Ladies Champion) – Catherine Dixon
Tatchel Cup (Mens Champion) – Charlie Martin
Presidents Cup – Annie Chuter
The climax of the 2021 Club season was an exciting weekend of quality bowls. The matches were hotly contested over three days and it was encouraging to see new members not only reach but win championship finals. The late Summer sunshine and fast beautifully prepared green made the weekend enjoyable for players and spectators alike.
Results as follows –
Tatchell Cup Mens Singles – Winner Charlie Martin, Runner Up Bob Butterfield
Pescod Cup Ladies Singles – Winner Catherine Dixon, Runner Up Carol Harkness
Veterans Cup – Winner Bob Butterfield, Runner Up Charlie Martin
Ladies Pairs – Winners June Barnard and Angela Hotston, Runners Up Carol Harkness and Sue Ralph
Joe Smith Mens Handicap Singles – Winner Alan Ricketts(4), Runner Up Dave King
Jack Smith Mixed Rinks – Winners Catherine Dixon, Jack Lee, Diane Ruinet and Angela Hotston,
Runners Up Paul Chuter, Howard Seymour, Jack Jurado and Stella Tait
Mixed Pairs – Winners Carol Harkness and Andy Hiscock, Runners Up Roy Ralph and June Barnard
Mens Pairs – Winners Paul Chuter and Alan Ricketts, Runners Up Gerald Dixon and Jack Jurado
Novice Cup – Winner Mick Oakley, Runner Up Colin Downham
Ron Petty Trophy – Winners Terry Berry, Jack Lee, Stella Tait and Sarah Porter
Runners Up Catherine Dixon, Steve Hotston, Sue Ralph and Jack Jurado
A beautiful summer day was the perfect setting for our popular annual Ron Petty fish and chip tournament.
This year the format was fours, with five teams playing each other to find the top two highest scoring teams, who go forward to play on the club’s final weekend. Well done to everyone taking part and Gerald whose patients and determination, against all odds selected the well-balanced teams.
Teams going through to finals weekend –
Terry Berry, Jack Lee, Stella Tait and Sarah Porter
Malcolm Hutchings, Steve Hotston, Sue Ralph and Jack Jurado
A lovely warm evening was enjoyed by all who played and attended while tucking into delicious Cod and Chips.
With the relaxing of the COVID rules Midhurst bowling club members take to the greens once more and back by popular demand is the Monday and Thursday roll-up triples tournament. Comprising of teams of three the round robin format gives players the opportunity to play a competition format whilst enjoying the the relaxed informal nature of the roll-up sessions.
Ten teams will battling it out whilst still adhering to the COVID guidelines and practices.
With the Sunshine back so are the friendly matches. Although subject to change due to COVID rules the 2021 fixtures are going ahead.
The fixtures and results are shown on the Friendly fixture page of this website.
The Corona Virus could not deter the enthusiasm and banter of the competing players for this keenly contested tournament, sadly the only one played this year. The games were played over seven weeks and were hotly contested and thoroughly enjoyed, whilst all along observing the covid guidelines.
The triples teams
Gerald, Margery, Corina
Malcolm, Steve, Stella
Roy, Alan, Martin
John, Diane, Angie
The Doubles teams
Gerald and Martin
Roy and Diane
John and Angie
Malcolm and Corina
Colin and Stella
Alan and Margery
Catherine and Jack
Steve and Sue
Triples Winners – Malcolm, Steve and Stella
Pairs Winners – Malcolm and Corina
Held at the Cowdray Golf Club the annual presentation night proved a huge success.
The event was well supported and members enjoyed a lavish evening of good food, plenty of banter and an impromptu and unrestrained cabaret performed by Richard, John and Gerald !
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of trophies to the winners of the Club tournaments held throughout the Summer.
