3.7.21 Another Busy Saturday

2 first time visitors enjoyed this morning’s taster session, which was supported by 4 club members. In the afternoon, our away league match took us to Streatham Park. Unfortunately with only 11 players available we were once again subject to a points deduction. Luke, Rosalind, Richard F and Martin were 4 - 12 at 9 ends ... More

1.7.21 A Game of Two Halves

This evening Barry and Neil hosted South London in the Surrey Men’s Pairs. Following a strong start from their opponents, Wimbledon Park were 4 - 9 down after 8 ends. The second half saw WPBC make a comeback with some great drawing aided by some fortunate results. Final score 19 - 10 and a place in next week’s Area ... More

30.6.21 Off to a Winning Start in the Surrey Men’s Over-55 Fours

This evening, Barry, Pete, Martin and Neil were over at Wallington, as they began the defence of their Surrey Senior Fours title. Picking up a five on the second end helped WPBC to a good start, but the home side dug in and edged ahead 8 - 7 after 8 ends. Close exchanges over the remaining ends kept the game tight, but it ... More

29.6.21 Through to the Area Final in the Surrey Men’s Triples

This evening Barry, Richard S and Neil welcomed Temple to the green for the Surrey Men’s Triples. In a game of three thirds, Wimbledon Park led 8 - 1 after 5 ends, with Temple taking the middle third to lead 10 - 9 after 11 ends. The final third went to WPBC who picked up two counts of four in the last three ends to win ... More

26.5.21 Win for Wimbledon Park in the League

This afternoon we travelled away to Magdalen Park for our latest league fixture. With both sides fielding 10, rather than 12 players, there were no shots deducted for not having full teams. Luke, Rosalind, Richard F and Martin were the first off, having turned around an 8 - 5 deficit at 8 ends, to win 22 - 14. Anne, ... More

25.6.21 Oh So Close in the Surrey Men’s Top Four

This evening, Richard F, Vernon, Richard S and Martin played Merton Park in the Surrey Men’s Top Four competition. In a close game the visitors led 10 - 5 after 9 ends, only for WPBC to win the next seven ends to lead 17 - 10. With the scores level at 17 - 17 playing the last end, it was Merton Park who claimed the ... More

25.6.21 Not to be in the Surrey Singles

This evening Neil played at Streatham Park in the Surrey Men’s Singles. Starting well, Neil built a 10 - 4 lead, which he continued to hold at 12 - 7. Streatham Park however had other ideas and chipped away at the lead, before going on to take the game 21 - 14. More

24.6.21 Success in the Surrey Men’s Pairs

This evening Barry and Neil were away at Wandilea in the Surrey Men’s Pairs. In even exchanges early on, the scores were level at 8 - 8 after 11 ends. A couple of ends later and WPBC led 14 - 8, only for Wandilea to pick up a count of 4. The final ends saw Wimbledon Park edge a close game 18 - 12. More

23.6.21 Mixed Results in Today’s Competitions

This afternoon Barry was up at South London for the Surrey Officers’ Bowl. In an evenly matched game, where the scores were levelled 6 times during the match, an incredible 4 on the 22nd end proved crucial. Barry had two bowls 9 inches from the Jack, but his opponent had all 4 bowls inside them. Final score 21 - 17 to ... More

22.6.21 Win in the Surrey Men’s Triples

This evening Barry, Richard S and Neil took on South London in the Surrey Men’s Triples. Starting strongly, Wimbledon Park led 10 - 1 after 4 ends and 15 - 6 after 13 of the 18 ends. In the final 5 ends, the visitors rallied, but it was WPBC who advanced to the next round with a 16 - 12 win. Thanks to Richard F for his ... More