Surrey Competitions

Men's Competitions

Mens Champion of Champions

Club Members Entered: Mick Kerbey

Mick Kerbey played the first round of this competition away at Cuddington against his opponent, Graham Green. This was a game of continual “nip and tuck” and plenty of jack movement. Although Mick played the better drawing game, Graham played the tactical game. He successfully moved the jack to his advantage on several occasions and finally outplayed Mick to victory. The defeated Mick reported a lovely sunny day and a most enjoyable and well fought game.

Men's Unbadged Singles

Club Members Entered: Bill Jessup, Naresh Gurung, Les Stow, Les Smith

Bill Jessup and Les Stow drew their first games at home against competitors from West Wimbledon and Southey respectively. Naresh Gurung drew an away game against a competitor from Putney Town and, by agreement, played his game slightly earlier than the required “play on” date. Unfortunately, all three were unsuccessful this time around but I’m sure they all learned from their experience and will build on this for games to come. Well done to you all in seizing the opportunity.

A different story for the more experienced Les Smith who successfully beat his opponent at Southey. He goes on to play at home against an opponent from Malden Lime Grove. Good luck Les!

Les Smith played his next round at home against an opponent from Malden Lime Grove. Despite his best efforts, unfortunately for Les, his opponent proved to be the victor in this match. Great bowling, unlucky Les!

Officers Bowl

Club Members Entered: Kevin Spence, Granville Spencer, Les Stow

Kevin Spence, Granville Spencer and Les Stow all received a “bye” in the first round of this competition. In the next round Kevin has drawn at home against an opponent from Oxshott. Both Les and Granville have drawn away against an opponent from North Sheen and Oxshott respectively. Good luck to you all!

Having received a “bye” in the first round both Kevin Spence and Les Stow were given “walk overs”. Granville was unsuccessful against h is opponent from Oxshott who now goes on to play Kevin away in the next round. Meanwhile Les Stow has a home game against a Southey opponent that he has come up against in other competitions – this time Les!

Men’s Singles

Club Members Entered: Naresh Gurung, Les Stow, Les Smith

In the first round of this competition Les Stow is away to an opponent from Southey. Good luck Les!

Les Smith and Naresh Gurung have both received a “bye” in the first round but will go on in the second round to play away to opponents from Putney Town and North Sheen respectively. Good luck to you both!

An enjoyable but unsuccessful match for Les Stow who was away to an opponent from Southey. Better luck next time Les but all great experience!

Les Smith and Naresh Gurung both received a “bye” in the first round. Naresh went on to play away against an opponent from North Sheen but it was not to be this time, unlucky Naresh better luck next time. Les Smith enjoyed a victory at Putney Town and goes on to play away against an opponent from Imber Court. Good luck Les!

Mens Two Woods

Club Members Entered: Naresh Gurung, Mick Kerbey, Les Smith, Les Stow

This competition differs slightly as the initial rounds are all played on one day, Sunday 9th June. Good luck to Naresh Gurung, Mick Kerbey, Les Smith and Les Stow!

Naresh Gurung, Mick Kerbey, Les Smith and Les Stow all played in the Two Wood day at West Wimbledon on Sunday 9th June. An enjoyable day but sadly no successes this year!

Men’s Pairs

Club Members Entered: (Naresh Gurung + Bill Jessup), (Les Smith + Mick Kerbey), (Les Stow + Ray Eden)

In the first round of this competition Les Smith has drawn away against an opponent from Southey, Good Luck Les and Mick! Meanwhile, Les Stow and Naresh have both received a “bye” but will go on in the second round to play away to opponents from Putney Town and North Sheen respectively – Good Luck Les and Ray and Naresh and Bill!

Les Smith and Mick Kerbey played away against an opponent from Southey in the first round. Sadly it was not to be this time, better luck next time lads! Meanwhile, Les Stow and Naresh both received a “bye”. Naresh and Bill played away at North Sheen Les and Ray played away at Putney Town but neither pair were successful on this occasion, hard luck guys!

Men’s Triples

Club Members Entered: (Les Smith + Mick Kerbey + Mark Smith), (Les Stow + Naresh Gurung + Bill Jessup)

In the first round Les Smith, Mick Kerbey and Mark Smith have drawn at home against a team from Egham – Good Luck guys! Meanwhile, Les Stow, Naresh Gurung and Bill Jessup have received a “bye” but will go on in the second round to play away to a team from West Wimbledon, Good Luck to you all!

This first round saw Les Smith, Mick Kerbey and Mark Smith putting up a brave fight against their opposition from Egham at home but unfortunately the opposition, on this occasion, just proved too strong! Bad luck boys! Meanwhile, Les Stow, Naresh Gurung and Bill Jessup have received a “bye” but will go on in the second round to play away to a team from West Wimbledon, Good Luck to you all!

Men’s Fours

Club Members Entered: (Les Stow + Naresh Gurung + Bill Jessup + Jeff Bendall)

Les Stow and his team, Naresh, Bill and Jeff have received a “bye” in the first round but will go on in the second round to play at home against a team from Chertsey. Good Luck guys!

Men’s Senior Fours

Club Members Entered: (Les Stow + Naresh Gurung + Jeff Bendall + Ray Eden)

Having received a “bye” in the first round, the second round saw a draw away against a team from Chertsey. Les Stow, Naresh Gurung, Jeff Bendall and Ray Eden bagged a triumphant win by one shot on the last end, Well Done! The next round sees them at home against a team from Mid Surrey. Good Luck guys!

Having won the first round against Chertsey by a whisker Les Stow, Naresh Gurung, Jeff Bendall and Ray Eden, yet again, pushed the game to the max! Battling a nail-biting game at home against Mid Surrey to an extra end, which sadly, this time they didn’t win. Well bowled all of you!

Ladies' Competitions

Ladies’ Champion of Champions

Club Members Entered: Lorna Hunter

Unfortunately, Lorna is still waiting for an operation to hopefully alleviate back pain. Sadly, she feels unable, at present, to compete successfully in a singles competition. In addition, she recognizes that it would be unsporting of her to play in early rounds of a competition where she may have to concede games in later rounds. She has, therefore, regretfully made the decision to give her opponent a walkover. Hope you get some speedy progress on your health issues Lorna!

Ladies’ Unbadged Singles

Club Members Entered: Wendy Dunne, Lorna Hunter, Maureen Pettifer

In the first round of this competition Maureen Pettifer has drawn away against an opponent from Southey. Good Luck Maureen! Meanwhile, Lorna Hunter and Wendy Dunne received a “bye”. For the reasons given above Lorna has given her next opponent a walkover. Wendy will play away to an opponent from Chertsey. Good Luck Wendy!

Ladies’ Officers Cup

Club Members Entered: Wendy Dunne, Lorna Hunter, Christina Moore, Karen Stow

In the first round Christina Moore has drawn to play at home against an opponent from Merrow. Good Luck Christina! Lorna Hunter, Karen Stow and Wendy Dunne all received a “bye”. In the second round Karen drew to play at home against an opponent from Chipstead. Good Luck Karen! Meanwhile, would you believe it Wendy drew against Lorna. However, for the reasons given above Wendy has been given a walkover. Her next opponent is not yet known.

Christina Moore played at home against an opponent from Merrow. Despite having an enjoyable and, at times, a close game unfortunately Christina was not successful on this occasion. Better luck next time! Having received a “bye” in the first round Karen Stow played at home against an opponent from Chipstead. Excellent bowling ladies and Karen played an outstanding game against a very capable opponent. However, Karen faced every obstacle thrown at her and emerged victorious. The next round sees Karen at home against an opponent from Camberley. Good luck Karen! Wendy Dunne received a “bye” in the first round followed by a “walk over” in the second, she’s looking forward to eventually getting to play! Wendy is home against her next opponent from Purley. Good Luck Wendy!

Ladies’ Pairs

Club Members Entered: (Karen Stow + Christina Moore)

Karen Stow and Christina Moore received a “bye” in the first round. They will go on in the second round to play away to opponents from Southey. Good Luck girls!

Ladies’ Senior Fours

Club Members Entered: (Wendy Dunne + Maureen Pettifer + Karen Stow + Lorna Hunter)

The first round saw our Malden Manor team of Lorna Hunter, Wendy Dunne, Maureen Pettifer and Karen Stow drawn to play at home against a team from Heathfield. Not successful this time ladies but we put up a valiant fight. The weather was kind to us, the company was sociable and the game was enjoyed by all.

Mixed Competitions

Mixed Pairs

Club Members Entered: (Mick Kerbey + Wendy Dunne), (Maureen Pettifer + Naresh Gurung), (Les Stow + Karen Stow)

Mick Kerbey and Wendy Dunne, Maureen Pettifer and Naresh Gurung and Les and Karen Stow have all received a “bye” in the first round of this competition. In the second round Maureen and Naresh have draw to play at home against a team from Ember. Mick and Wendy and Les and Karen have drawn against each other. Good Luck everyone!

Mixed Fours

Club Members Entered: (Les Stow + Karen Stow + Christina Moore + Bill Jessup)

Just the one Malden Manor entry here – Les and Karen Stow together with Christina Moore and Bill Jessup. In the first round they have drawn to play away against a team from Egham. Good Luck guys!

Ladies Top Four

In the first round Malden Manor’s team – Lorna Hunter, Lynda Padgham, Lily Jaeger and Wendy Dunne played away at Hersham B.C. Making a fabulous start they were comfortably in the lead and held their own until the seventeenth end when disaster struck – they dropped a six, bang goes the lead! Going into the final end one down, despite a valiant fight the team sadly had to admit defeat – it’s a cruel game!

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