Winter Competition Winners 2008/2009
On Saturday evening, around 50 members were present to witness the culmination of the season's efforts. Men's President, Bill Briggs, and Ladies' President, Gill Turner, presented the silverware and monetary prizes to those who had won through the rounds.
Over 65's Open Pairs (presented by Vice President Don Bell) was won by Mick Wareham and Ian Rossiter who beat Maurice Davis and Jim White 26-12 in a close game until the last 2 ends where the winners pickled up 10 shots.
Dale Sports Open Pairs (Sponsored by Mick Kirkland-Hardstaff) was won by Trevor Bannister and Nick Barnatt who beat Mick Kirkland-Hardstaff and Maz Kirkland-Hardstaff by 2 sets to 0.
Carrat Ceiling open Singles (Sponsored by Tommy Carrat) was won by Nick Barnatt who beat Paul Roberts by 2 sets to 0.
Ladies' Pairs Ellingham Trophy was won by Joyce Bannister and Beryl Foster who led all the way to beat Sheila Methven and Jenny Elliott 28-12.
Men's Pairs Don and Jean Bell Trophy was won Trevor Bannister and Nick Barnatt who beat Dave Chandley and Bill Briggs 20-12.
Over 60's pairs Dick Atkinson Trophy was won by Don Bell and Aubrey Bristow who beat Dave Chandley and Fred Collin coming from 14-18 down to win 24-19.
John Larder Rabbits' Cup (for those who have not won a competition previously) was won by Derrick Dann who beat Anita Briggs in a very close game 21-20.
Over 60's Triples Tattershall Engraving Cup was won Dave Chandley Fred Collin and Jim Cave who beat 'Danny' Dawson, Aubrey Bristow and Ray Taylor, coming from 8-17 down to win 18-17.
Club Triples Escritt and Barrell Trophy was won by Richard Musson, Aubrey Bristow and Don Bell who beat Alan Watts, Gill Turner and Peter Annison by 27-6.
Men's Over 60's Singles Templeton Shield was won Brian Jenkinson who beat Aubrey Bristow 24-12.
Club Rinks Keith Dolby Trophy was won by Paul Roberts, Margaret Knowles, Steff Collin and Fred Collin who beat Dave Chandley, Rhoda Wing, Anita Briggs and Bill Briggs by 21-14.
Mixed Pairs Arthur Scoggins Trophy (Presented by Nick Barnatt) was won by Alan Watts and Joyce Bannister who beat Richard Musson and Beryl Foster by 23-10.
4321 Simons Group Trophy was won by Trevor Bannister and Richard Barnes who beat Nick Barnatt and Andrew Bird by 107-103.
Ladies' Singles Davis Cup was won by Kath Lake who beat Anita Briggs 21-18.
Men's Singles William H Brown Trophy was won by Trevor Bannister who beat Fred Collin by 21-6.
The Club is truly grateful to all those who kindly sponsor these Competitions.
Earlier in the evening, the Ladies' Captain, Sheila Barr, presented a cheque for £1000 to Management Committee Chairman, Margaret Knowles, from money raised primarily from social events during the past year. It was specified that the money be used "to improve facilities at the club".
Club Captain paid tribute to the members of the A team (supported by several members from the B team over the season) on winning the Division 2 of the Lincolnshire League. He also presented Richard Musson and his set with Hot Shot certificates. Alan said that it was difficult to get the coveted "all eight" in an ordinary club League game let alone in a County league game - and at a point where a last end win was needed to secure victory.
The Winners and Runners-Up of all the Club Leagues were presented with their Trophies and cash rewards. Special thanks and recognition were recorded in a presentation to Chris Bristow who had supported the A Team over many years and had been adopted by them as Honorary Team Manager.
Club President, Bill Briggs, wished those who played outdoors in the Summer every success and hoped he could welcome their return in September.