Suddenly midsummer's day has come and gone, and the second half of the bowling season is upon us. A quick review of the results so far would indicate, and I quote any sports manager's comments, that you win some and you lose some!

Both the Men’s section and the Ladies section enter the top clubs competition, which starts off as a regional knockout series of matches culminating in the county final. In this competition a team has to have members who can play in any of the four disciplines - singles, pairs, triples and foursomes. We are delighted that both sections have reached their respective finals and will soon be playing for the honour of being
crowned County Champions. Thereafter they could enter the national knockout stages, which would mean a trip to anywhere in the country! We wish both sections every success, and hope that two county trophies will soon be lodged in the trophy cabinet.

A further regional competition in which Ottery participates is called The East of Exe League, and at the time of writing Ottery are presently top of the first division. It seems that we may soon need a larger trophy cabinet!

On a lighter note, the annual Ladies versus Gentleman’s match was played on 6 th July.

This is always a fiercely competitive match, as a year’s bragging rights are retained by the winners. This year the Ladies overcame the Gentlemen, with a substantial win. Obviously, next year there will have to be a directive that forbids the men being absent for that weekend! A photograph taken during that afternoon should have the caption “where did you get those hats?”

Lovely day, enjoyed by all

Ladies victorious at bowls, the quiz (and the raffle!) - 

First appearance on the rink for young Charlie, one of our junior members - he did himself and his dad proud!