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CROMER MARRAMS BOWLS CLUB – 

News from the Club house   We were very pleased to welcome the Mayor of Cromer, Pat West, to our opening day ‘spoon drive’. Before enjoying some time bowling on the green he officially unveiled the defibrillator on site. We are indebted to a club member for the financial assistance in acquiring the defibrillator and hope that it will support the people of Cromer and visitors if the need arises. Buxton BC visited for a 4 rink triples friendly game. In lovely weather both teams enjoyed the afternoon with Cromer winning on 3 rinks to 1 for a final shot score of 72-59. George B, Brenda S and David H won 21-12. James P, Steve H and Neil P won 18-14 and David M, Andrew H and David Be won 15-11. The visit of West Runton BC in a friendly saw a recovery at the finish by the visitors to only lose by 4 shots over the 4 rinks. Cromer won on 2 rinks with one drawn for a final shot score of 65-61. Winning rinks for Cromer were Bob K, Ian H and David Be, 24-15 and Jean N, Chris H and David H, 18-15. King’s Lynn BC came to play us in a friendly game and took the honours with a 88-114 shots victory, winning on 3 of the 6 rinks. Winners for Cromer were Bob A, Brenda S and John B, 23-11, and Jackie P, Tony C and David Be, 19-12. Stuart M, Bob K and Roger O drew 18-18. A club ‘spoon drive’ was held in sunny conditions. Jean N won with a score of +16 followed by Neil P on +14. Gay B was the wooden spoon recipient. Another ‘spoon drive’ saw a win for Bob A with David M second and Jane C failing to impress! The Men began their league season in the NBA with a visit to Fakenham. 2 rinks were very hard fought with one win each. Marc S, Philip E, Roger O and Roger G winning 16-14 with the second rink losing on the final end 23-24. The other rink lost 16-29 so the overall score was 55-67 shots, 1-4 points. The next game at home to RG Carter saw Cromer snatch defeat from the jaws of victory! Leading past the half way stage Cromer eventually only won on 1 rink, Bob A, David Br, Keith P/Ian H and Gary Y winning 20-17. The final score 57-62 shots, 1-4 points. However, fortunes changed at Reepham Nomads with victories on all 3 rinks for a 63-46 shot score, 5-0 points. Winners were James P, David R, David Be and Neil P, 18-15, Bob A, Steve H, John Br and Roger O, 23-17, and Marc S, Andrew H, Stuart M and Roger G, 22-14. The visit of Lakeside Pilgrims to the Marrams saw a very tight contest with Cromer winning on only 1 rink but enough to gain a 58-55 shot victory, 3-2 points. The winning rink was James P, David R, David Be and Neil P, 25-18. The ‘Crabs’ team began their Federation league season with a 7-2 points victory over Overstrand. Cromer won on 2 rinks with an overall score of 63 shots to 58. Rink winners were Bob A, Marc S and Nigel C, 23-16, and Keith P, Brenda S and Roger O, 24-20. The next game was a visit to Smallburgh and Dilham on a ‘tricky’ green. Cromer lost by 59 shots to 34 for a 2-7 points defeat. The winning rink was Ian H, John Br and Neil P, 15-14. Next up was a home game with Stalham for another 7-2 points victory, 41-36 shots. Winning rinks were Stuart M, David B and Gary Y, 18-7 and Bob A, Ian H and Neil P, 16-14. The visit to neighbours Suffield Park was played in mostly continuous rain. Cromer were looking good for a win but a late rally from the home side saw them gain a 52-43 shot victory, 7-2 points. Winning rink for Cromer was Stuart M, Steve H and James P, 22-10. The home game with league leaders Swanton Abbott saw a great performance from the team for an 8-1 points, 57-40 shot victory. Winning rinks were Bob A, Marc S and James P, 24-14, and Stuart M, Andrew H and Roger G, 16-9. Jean N, Steve H and Roger O drew 17-17. The NANSA league team started the season at Weybourne with a 6-2 points, 52-36 shots, victory. Rink winners were Brenda S, Andrew H and Philip E, 19-12 and Jean N, George B and David Be, 22-9. They followed this with a convincing 8-0 victory over Holt Swallows, 53-34 shots. Winning rinks were George B, Paul C and Philip E, 20-9, Brenda S, Andrew H and Roger O, 17-16, and Jean N, Jackie P and David Be, 16-9. The visit of Sheringham Morley ended 4-4 on points, 47-46 shot score. Cromer’s winning rink was Jean N, George B and David Be, 21-10. There are club matches weekends, afternoons and evenings. So, there is a game for you, at a time to suit and at a level of competitiveness to suit also. Added to this, for 22 weeks, 7 days a week you can play a social ‘roll up’ or play in club competition games. Membership is only £65 for the year, a bargain! If you are not sure you wish to be involved as a club member just yet, then the green is open for the public to play, as and when open. Just turn up with smooth soled, flat shoes, borrow a set of bowls and play for 1 hour at £2 per person or 2 hours for £3.50 per person. We are looking forward to welcoming you. Spectators are welcome at the Runton Road green, Cromer, at any of our forthcoming fixtures: Sun 19 June 2pm Wymondham Dell BC (friendly), Thurs 23rd June 2.00pm Southrepps (NANSA), Sat 25th June 2.00pm Houghton-on-the-Hill BC (friendly), Tues 28th June 6.45pm Smallburgh & Dilham (Federation), Wed 29th June 6.30pm Fakenham (NBA), Sun 3rd July 2pm Aldiss Park (friendly), Thurs 7th July 2.00pm New Road (NANSA), Sat/Sun 9th/10th July 1.00pm Peter Bird Trophy, Tues 12th July 6.45pm Suffield Park (Federation), Wed 13th July 6.30pm Reepham Nomads (NBA), Sat 16th July 2pm Presidents Day. The bar is open on Fridays from 7pm for members and visitors. Drinks at club prices! For more information see the club website at cromermarramsbowlsclub.com or phone Neil on 01263 513901 or 07814060413.    Weybourne BC visited for a 3 rink triples friendly game. Cromer won on 2 rinks for a 61-43 shot score. Best rink was Jean N, David Br and Steve H, 26-8. The annual challenge with Longthorpe BC saw Cromer win back the Crab Trophy by a 119-84 shot score. Despite 3 rink wins each a 34-7 victory for George B, David H, Stuart M and Roger O eased the win. The day after our new visitors from Desford BC in Leicester brought a Cromer crab Trophy to play for and presented it to President, Philip, after a Cromer victory by 109-87 shots, winning on 3 rinks and drawing 1. Best rink was David M, David Br and Roger G, 27-6. Two trophies won but more importantly two afternoons of great bowls, camaraderie and fun, to be continued next year! A club ‘spoon drive’ was held in sunny conditions. The Men went to Cawston and won by 3½ points to 1½, 57-49 shots. The winning rink was Roger G, Marc S, Andrew H and Stuart M, 23-12.  The ‘Crabs’ team in the Federation league visited Sheringham Morley and in a very tight contest just lost out by 2 shots despite winning on 2 rinks. David Be, Nigel C and Gary Y won 23-19 and Ian H, John Br and Neil P won 24-22. 56-58 shots, 4-5 points