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The annual match between U3A members and Spixworth was extremely well supported this season, with all 6 rinks in operation. Members of Spixworth who are also members of U3A played for the latter. The overall result was a win for Spixworth. A superb mix of refreshments were provided by the U3A members, and the Spixworth players provided the raffle prizes.

The annual Roy Allen pairs competition started a week late due to adverse weather. The number of teams that entered this year was lower than in previous seasons, but seven pairs took part. Each team played the other pairs over the three evenings, with the winners being John White & John Wade, and the runners up were Steve Blanch & Peter Betts.

Despite a dull and slightly drizzly afternoon, the weather did not deter a total of 51 family and friends turning out to enjoy a great afternoon of fun bowls. Club members, together with relatives, friends and U3A members played three rounds of the course with a break for refreshments. Afterwards a group of 59 sat down to enjoy a ‘chip shop’ tea in the club house.

A scorching hot day, saw 8 teams of 3 players play 4 games each. At the end, 3 teams had each won 3 games, but with a better shots difference Peter Betts, Jack Steward & John Wade were presented with the trophy, and the runners up were Ron & Helen Butler supported by new member Janet Appleton, who has only just started playing bowls this season. Afterwards there was a raffle and everyone enjoyed the bring and share food.

Members took part in a bowls drive to contend for the Curtis Cup; despite it being a lovely day, the turn out was not as good as in previous years, but those who took part enjoyed an afternoon of bowls, followed by a feast of sharing platters. Only two players won all their matches, Duncan & Morag McEwan, but as Morag had a better shots difference she was declared the overall winner.

After all the recent rain, the green, although in excellent condition was hard going, but with the sun shining it was a perfect day for the first day of the season, and it was good to see so many members enjoy their first roll up. John White was the overall winner.

Due to Covid many competitions were not competed for in 2021, and there was no presentation of trophies. Presentations for both 2021 & 2022 seasons were made by the Club Captain George Atkinson.

All members were encouraged to attend the AGM where important discussions regarding the future of the club were held. Existing and new faces were elected to serve on the committee for the following 12 months. The presentation of trophies took place immediately after the meeting had finished.

The annual match between U3A members and Spixworth members took place on a beautiful sunny day, with a good turnout for both sides. After competitive, but friendly play, Spixworth emerged as overall winners. A splendid, varied spread supplied by the U3A team was much enjoyed by all.

Another season drew to a close, with a bowls drive to mark the occasion, with teams chosen on a random basis. As this was the last opportunity to play this season, members turned out to enjoy it. It was a close competition, with 4 people winning all their games, but new member John Wade emerged as the overall winner as he had the best shot difference.