Last Saturday, July 29 saw 20 teams playing at Rye Bowls Club, in the open mixed triples 2023 tournament.
Rye members welcomed the following visiting clubs and teams:
Iden, Hunton, Guestling, ‘Mix & Match’, Gullivers 1, Ninfield, Gildredge Park Friends, Sidley Martletts, Ditton, Staplecross, Pett 1, Winchelsea 1, White Rock, Pett 2, Sellindge, ‘Unattached’, Hollington Old Church, Gullivers 2 and Winchelsea 2.
The weather was forecast to be a little ’suspect’, but after a cloudy start things steadily improved, and the day ended in glorious sunshine. Play started at 9:30am and continued throughout the day, providing a very English spectacle for spectators up on the Lookout and around the green.
Rye’s reputation for providing a well run tournament was upheld, with visiting teams enjoying a fun competition, and an equally great lunch, and refreshments throughout the day, provided by members of the Rye club (thank you, ladies!).
At the end of a hotly contested tournament, the winners were as follows:
1st place – White Rock (Terry Baker, Adie Pantrey, Lorraine Milburn)
2nd place – Sidley Martletts (Marion Bland, Linda Ilsley, Neil Forshaw)
3rd place – Winchelsea 1 (Chris Waters, Jo Melvin, Mike Melvin)
Rye Bowls Club want to thank their sponsors, the Mermaid Inn, and especially Judith Blincow, the club’s president, who presented the shield and prizes.
Image Credits: Ian Scott .