MIXED FORTUNES

Apologies for late updating of this Blog have had a family bereavement and its thrown me a bit.

The Ladies Senior Fours travelled to Thatcham last week to play Kingston Bagpuize they were playing on a neutral rink because of the mileage difference.  After 7 ends and after dropping a 4 they were 9 shots down but on the very next end they picked up a 6 . On the penultimate end they were only 2 down and the opposition were holding. The very last shot of the game was superbly executed and resulted in a win for the Thicket by 1 shot 20 19.

The second round was on Monday 12th July when they were up against a very strong team from Didcot.  Unfortunately their luck deserted them and they never really found line or length and lost heavily.  Never mind all good experience for next year.

On a very inclement Monday evening the quarter finals of the Men's Fours were at Tilehurst.  After starting in bright sunshine the weather soon turned to heavy rain and the luck of the irish was not with us as the men were beaten by a strong 4 from Hagbourne.

Both teams of the men's pairs were also unlucky going out in the last 16.

We have one team left in the men's triples and they will play their Quarter finals on 16th July at Suttons B.C.   Am sure they would appreciate some support.

On Saturday 17th July our Secretary Gemma Hanks is in the semi final of the Unbadged singles .  She will be at Burghfield Bowling Club and is due to start at 2. 00 p.m

The following week on the 25th July Sue Goodchild and Maggie Scrace will be playing in the semi-finals of the pairs at Reading Bowling Club against Barbara Smith and Morgan Merryweather from Island Bohemian. They are scheduled for a 9.30 a.m. start. I am sure all the ladies would appreciate some support for those able to go along.

MORE SUCCESS FOR THICKET

Over a week since I have been able to update with results so apologies have had a busy week with one thing and another.  

Ladies Triples got through their first round but were sadly defeated from a strong trio from Bracknell.  The men's four however, had a good win in their game against Bracknell and go on to the next round.

The other ladies triples team travelled to Great Holland for their second round where they had a tough game in very difficult conditions and unfortunately came second.

Gemma Hanks won her unbadged and now moves on to a quarter final match against our very own Pam Pulsford, good luck to both of them sadly one of you will have to leave the competition.

Kevin and Terry were playing Gordon and Stewart Wright from Maidenhead Town in the National Pairs but failed to make it through.

Dave Crooks won his unbadged singles so onwards to the next round.

Both the men's pairs won their matches on Thursday evening.

The ladies Fours Tina Pauline Jenny and Chris H had a tough game against a strong team from Maidenhead Town and sadly lost their way after being in front and lost 14 20

The other ladies Fours of Nicola Elaine Sue and Gemma had a close game against ladies from Windsor and Eton and managed to sneak a win on the last end.

Unfortunately on Monday (28th) they were up against another strong team from the town and after a very close game failed to get the win.

Well done to all the ladies they have had a lot of games in a very short time and have all done brilliantly

Pauline and Tina travelled to Three Mile Cross for their pairs and were involved in a very close game and much to their surprise they pulled off the win.

The men's double fours had  a good win at home and away at Great Holland.  They play Reading next on the 26th July

The men's fours had a good win against Bracknell and face a strong 4 from Tilehurst   at home on the 4th July 

Last but no means least Melvyn Forward a stalwart of the Thicket Team finally got given his County Badge at Woodly last Wednesday having been delayed because of Covid  restrictions last year

We have also played several friendly games with mixed results and also gained some new members .  

Good Luck to all those playing in County Competitions over the next few weeks and Welcome to our new members hope you enjoy playing at #TEAM THICKET

Friendly Game against London Welsh

On Sunday Thicket welcomed London Welsh for a friendly match and it was great to see everyone enjoying the bowls after a long week of concentrating on County Competitions. The weather even managed to stay dry if a little on the cold side. London Welsh bought along their mascot of a Welsh Dragon and this probably helped them to get a good win against the hosts. Afterwards, they all enjoyed tea and homemade cake sat outside and the sun even made an appearance. Just what lawn bowls is all about.