On Thursday 20th October 2022, in the evening, we played our first ever competitive league game, at home to Marshfield, nearly 4 years to the day that the club started. It ended with the scores Calne 45 (5pts) – Marshfield 28 (4pts). It was a very enjoyable evening, not only for the teams but also for the members playing on the 3rd rink. Needless to say the floor was up to its normal tricks and prove d challenging for both teams. We look forward to the return match on the Friday 28th October at 19-15.
Calne and Marshfield teams, with our organiser Terry Brewer on the left
In addition to this we are pleased to announce that 3 of our players have been selected for the Wiltshire County Squad, well done lads.
Those members who are registered with the ESMBA are now taking part in competions and Sheila and Martha were runners-up in the Pairs on Saturday 13th November, well done to all who played and supported.
Here is a photo of the happy band.
L to R Alan, Wendy, Phil M, Phil W, Pat, Martha, Terry (the organiser) and Sheila.
Many thanks to Terry who is making all the arrangements.
The Club was represented in its first ever foray into competitions, they received a warm welcome and found they were up against County and National players.
However they gave a good account of themselves and managed to win one game.
Calne travelled to Urchfont on Tuesday evening in a return friendly match, their second friendly, the mat was much shorter than we were used to and as a result it took a while to get used to it, however it was good experience and more friendlies are planned. Our friends at Urchfont did a very nice supper and all in all whilst we lost on all rinks, it was a fun, sociable and challenging evening.
A big thank you to all at Urchfont.
Scores were, skips first
First Half
Stuart, Phil M, Les and Jennie lost 7-9
Wendy, Phil W, Bryan and Angela F lost 4-12
Second Half
Doug, Phil M, Les and Bryan lost 5-8
Norman, Phil W, Alan W and Mary E lost 6-7 (1 shot lost on the last end)
Who said it was a friendly?
Little Phil in a classic pose
Urchfont return friendly
Jennie had a great game.
Angela F took a while to adjust to length of the mat, but kept trying
You can tell Urchfont players certainly concentrate
Any idea what was in Phil M’s mind
Secretary Stuart pretending he knows how to bowl!
Stuart and Phil W preparing to bowl, don’t know how many votes the jury on the stage awarded.
These may have been spectators in the first half, but in the second half they proved to be very accurate bowlers.
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