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BOWLS SURREY NEWSLETTER Issue 09/2025

Hello Everyone. Well that’s it!  Our outdoor season is over.  I hope yours was full of fun and success at what ever level you play. There really isn't a lot for me to say at this time of year but preparations are already under way for the 2026 season.  Have you got your 2026 diary?  I know I have - Charlotte BS Communications Officer Bowls Surrey Competition Results
Mixed Pairs Winners Fi Drinkall & Dave Hall (Chipstead)
Mixed Pairs Finalists Rachel Gingell & Will Vizer-Allen (Egham)
Mixed Fours Winners Pauline Gramson, Carolyn Lythgoe, David McCallum & Steve Higginbotham (Camberley)
Mixed Fours Finalists Petra Sturton, Gwyneth Holt, Richard Cushen & Harry Cushen (North Sheen)
Top Four Ladies Winners Camberley - Finalists Ember
Top Four Men Winners North Sheen - Finalists Knaphill Have you seen the 2026 competition calendar?  If you havent received it directly you can find it on the Bowls Surrey website. 

Needed VERY Urgently: 
Again … we are still asking for people to come forward to help the County run efficiently and successfully. 
Please contact John Tucker for more details on the roles and how to apply for them.   secretary@bowlssurrey.com

2026 Ladies President & Senior Vice
BS Chandler (Keeper of the Uniforms)
BS Administrator
BS Development Officer
BS Ladies Benevolent Fund
It's that time of year where the BS Ladies Benevolent Fund asks for nominations from Club for Christmas gifts.  Nominations need to be with Penny Bruno by 31st October.  If there are ladies in your club that are 'in need' and you feel they are deserving of a 'Thank You' from the BS Ladies Benevolent Fund please let Penny know. pennybruno49@msn.com
Umpires Corner
Bowling Terms ... See how many of these you can get right …. Answers Next Month!
1) What is a Bowl in Motion?
2) What is a Toucher?
3) What is a Bowl on its Original Course?
4) Where is the Mat Line?
5) Where are the front and rear ditches?
Umpires Corner Part 2
During an end it is noticed that the mat is no longer on the center line.
What should happen?
Answer Next Month