Longmeadow Indoor Bowls Club

Today was the final of the Moreton Cup at Longmeadow, with Andover playing Oakley, congratulations on both teams getting to the final 👏

Having already beaten Andover in the earlier round robin group, Oakley had a convincing win today in the final, to regain the trophy, which they last won 19 years ago, in 2007.

Well done to Oakley :- Mary Varndell, Hugh Aherne, Sean Lassman, Malcolm Grime, Peter Pearce, Rolf Denny, Steve Devonish and Martin Vickers.

A big thank you to everyone that has helped on each Sunday, but special thanks go to Mick Corden for his excellent organisation, who has tirelessly kept this competition going. 👏

Yesterday was the Finals Day at Longmeadow, with 7 finals being played throughout the day. All games produced some great bowls and were worthy finals. Congratulations to everyone who took part, the results are detailed below 👏 It was lovely to see some new names in the finals this year, and hopefully that will encourage more members to take part next year, and thanks to everybody that came to support, much appreciated 👍

Big thanks go to our President Elainne Piper, for helping the day run smoothly, Cynthia Hamilton, Jackie Kingston & Dave Bradbury for marking the singles games, and Sue Milton for all her support throughout the season.

All trophies will be engraved and presented to winners during the AGM on 27th April @ 7, would be great to see as many members as possible attending the AGM.

The indoor season will soon be concluding, enjoy any games you have left, and I will hopefully see you on the green outdoors soon 😀

A valuable 2 points picked up in our Riversmeet ladies county league today @ Chawton Park, Alton, securing us a very respectable 5th place at the end of the season. Well done to all the ladies taking part, we are improving every year, watch out next season !

This Saturday, 21st March is Longmeadow finals day, games will be played throughout the day, as per below schedule. Congratulations to all finalists.

Would be great to have as much support on the day from members. Tea / Coffee will be served throughout the day, and the bar will also be open.

Thanks to Sue for all her help, and all markers on the day.

Good luck all ☘️

Please note the Ladies pairs final is not happening this Friday now, as previously planned, it will be played with all other finals on the 21st March. Please come along and give support

Nearly all competitions have got to the final stage. All finals will be completed on finals day, which is Saturday 21st March with the first game starting at 10, & men’s & ladies championship concluding the finals at 14.00, a schedule will be posted nearer the time.

Unfortunately the ladies final could not be completed on the 21st, so is being played this Friday 6th @ 10.30am. Would be great to have some supporters coming to watch Mary Varndell & Val Ryan, replay last years final against Cynthia Hamilton & Sue Milton, good luck to you all ☘️

Congratulations to Longmeadow Ladies, beating Loddon Vale 10-0, in the county Riversmeet league today, it meant we won on all 3 rinks & convincing overall score. Well done ladies, a great result 👏

Thanks go to Dave Bradbury for umpiring the game ⭐

A very big welcome to our new sponsor. We are grateful for your support

Today’s festive bowling, our annual Mince Pie Rollup.

On Saturday, 16 members took part in the first mini singles tournament. Playing 4 games of 6 ends followed by semifinal and final.

All the games were well fought with only 1 player winning all 4. The semifinalists were Nick Rogers, James Cushen, Elainne Piper and Dave Godfrey. Both games were close with James and Dave going through to the final. Once again this proved a very close contest eventually being won by James Cushen. We'll done James.🏆
We would like to thank the volunteers who marked throughout the day and Linda Hayward and Steve Baker who assisted with the semis and final.

A great day was definitely had by all. we very much look forward to the next one day competition which will be drawn pairs early in 2026.

Special thanks to Dave Bradbury for organising the day 👏

Big up to the Ladies from Longmeadow, playing in the Mason Trophy over 60’s County competition for the first time this year. A knockout competition, with 2 rinks, 1 at Home and 1 away against Loddon Vale bowls Club. We won 20-14 @ home and 18-8 away, well done ladies, a fabulous result 👏👏 Really getting Longmeadow on the map 😀