Bookham Bowling Club News story


Tony Allcock Trophy - Bookham reaches the Surrey West Final

19 Jul 2021

Bowls England, Tony Allcock Mixed Pairs (over 60's)

Surrey (West) Semi-Final (Two rinks 15 ends 2 bowls)

Milford v. Bookham - Final score 24 -28

Bookham started the match really well with Rink 2 scoring 7 on the first end and by end 6 both teams were leading well. However Milford came back into the game strongly in the second half. Rink 2 finished their game 18-13 being 5 shots ahead. Tension mounted as Rink 1 entered their last end as Milford were 3 shots ahead and were holding 5 as the skips played their last end . The Milford skip took the jack back into two Bookham bowls behind therefore handing the rink & the overall game to Bookham.

Rink 1 Roger Dodds, Shirley Prentice, Prue Miles David Emery (skip) lost 10 - 11

Rink 2 Bill Shaw, Jo Shaw Liz Attwood, Tony<Moore (skip) Won 18 - 13

Bookham won by 4 shots overall (aggregate score).

Bookham are now through to the Area final v Camberley A or Egham B at a neutral venue to be played on or before 8th August.

Well done to all the players, the travelling reserves and those that attended to support our teams.

Match Captain David Emery , Reported by Steve Mullins