Marine Gardens Bowling Club

Marine Gardens Bowling Club Weekly Report –
Week Ending Sunday, 23rd September 2026.

Two excellent away victories put smiles back on Marine Gardens'
faces this week and delivered a very welcome haul of league points.

The first success came in a closely fought Brodie League encounter at Tarring Priory. Although the match finished 2–2 on rinks, Marine Gardens secured the overall points thanks to a superb 85–70 aggregate win. The margin was built entirely on a remarkable 29–4 triumph by the pairing of Nour Dissem and Tim Baldwin, whose performance was nothing short of outstanding.

The momentum continued at Middleton in the WSBL, where Marine Gardens produced an unbeaten display — three winning rinks and one drawn — to claim a commanding 70–43 aggregate victory. The nine points earned not only capped a fine afternoon’s bowling but also guaranteed Marine Gardens’ 2nd Division status for next season. Top Rink honours went to Mark Charlottes, John Nettleingham, Ivan Godsmark and Perry Cairns, who posted an impressive 23–11 win.

These successes provided the perfect lead-in to three days of fiercely contested club finals, highlighting skill, nerve, and no shortage of drama.

Club Finals Results:
• Men’s Singles: Tim Baldwin 21, Graeme Poole 10
• Ladies’ Singles: Jenny Ashman 21, Pam Duffield 11
• Men’s Pairs: Bob Cole & Keith White 15, John Dorkings & Duncan Gayler 14
• Ladies’ Pairs: Angela Neale & Jenny Ashman 19, Patsy Nicholson & Helen Stirling 18
• Mixed Pairs: Pam Duffield & Brian Jones 19, Geraldine Whitehead & Bob Cole 18
• Handicap Singles: Brian Jones 18, Bob Cole 13
• Handicap Pairs: Rod Smith & Brian Jones 22, Terry Ashley & Gerry Perch 3
• Stan Wheeler Cup: Gerry Perch 12, Brian Jones 11
• Yardstick (2 woods): Bob Cole 13, Jenny Ashman 5
• Junior Cup: Brian Jones 23, Liam Clifford 7
• Veterans’ Cup: James Albon 19, Les Gritton 6
• 100 Up: Brian Jones 107, Bob Cole 63
• Triple League Winners: Jackdaws
• Aussie Pairs Winners: Dingos

The finals concluded with the traditional presentations by President Norman Deegan, including the award of the Noel Stevenson Memorial Trophy for the most improved newcomer — deservedly won by Mark Charlottes.

Nestled among these achievements was one result the club may wish to forget sooner rather than later: your correspondent somehow contrived to win the putting competition. The lengths one must go to in order to appear on a prize list.

Alan Paterson, Press Officer.

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This Week On The Green – Club News and Activities
🗞️ Marine Gardens Bowling Club Weekly Report
Week Ending Sunday, 16th August 2026

Alan Paterson, Press Officer.
Marine Gardens bowlers began the week in fine form, returning from Norfolk with a well-earned friendly victory, winning 3–1 (67–56). The standout performance came from Liam Clifford, Rob Hurst, John Nettleingham and Perry Cairns, who delivered a commanding 20–10 win to set the tone for the day.

Norfolk, however, struck back swiftly. In the semi-final of the PC Cup the following afternoon, they edged a keenly contested match 68–63. Marine Gardens’ best return came from Gerry Perch, Jim Gray, Graham Ray, and Tim Baldwin, whose determined 17–14 win reflected the team’s fighting spirit. Reaching this stage of the competition was unfamiliar territory for Marine Gardens, and their strong showing throughout the tie was a genuine positive.

The excessive heat then forced the cancellation of two further fixtures, disrupting momentum before the week concluded with a home Brodie match against Southwick. Unfortunately, this proved a tough outing, with Marine Gardens finishing on the wrong side of a 4–0 (61–73) scoreline. Let us hope that, as temperatures begin to ease, results will take a turn for the better.

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THIS WEEK ON THE GREEN – Club News and Activities
🗞️ Marine Gardens Bowling Club Weekly Report
Week Ending Sunday, 9th August 2026

Alan Paterson, Press Officer.
All three competitive matches this week were played at Marine Gardens under glorious sunshine, though the fine weather did little to lift the home side in their Brodie League fixture against Shoreham. The visitors proved the stronger outfit, winning on three rinks and taking the match with a 76–64 shot advantage. Marine Gardens’ bright spot came from Tim Baldwin, Duncan Gayler and James Albon, who secured two well-earned points with a commendable 20–11 victory.

The friendly against Goring Manor was a far tighter affair, with scarcely a shot separating the teams throughout. Marine Gardens edged the overall score 51–50, winning on three of the four rinks — two of them by a single shot. Top Rink honours went to Jim Masters, Geraldine Whitehead, and Ivan Godsmark, whose decisive 14–9 win provided the day’s most convincing margin.

Sunday saw Rowledge visit for a six triples friendly, and on this occasion the sunshine truly favoured the home side. Marine Gardens produced an excellent all-round performance, winning on all six rinks. The standout trio were Trevor Punnett, Nour Dissem and Keith Harrison, who delivered a commanding 25–7 victory. The match was played in a fine spirit, and our visitors took their defeat with good humour, clearly enjoying their day out at the seaside.

Away from the familiar green of home, several members ventured to Lancing Leisure Centre to try their hand at pétanque — proof, if ever it were needed, of the lengths we go to in search of a pastime we might finally master.

A reminder to everyone: do not forget to sign up for the putting evening next week.

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THIS WEEK ON THE GREEN – Club News and Activities
🗞️ Marine Gardens Bowling Club Weekly Report
Week Ending Sunday, 2nd August 2026

Alan Paterson, Press Officer.
Marine Gardens travelled to Petworth for a WSBL fixture and, as many might have anticipated, the artificial green and the home side proved too strong on the day. Petworth secured victory on all four rinks, finishing with an 81–43 aggregate and collecting the full 10 points.

A further WSBL match followed at home against Arundel, where fortunes unfortunately did not improve. Arundel won on three rinks and took the overall score 77–60, earning 8 of the 10 available points. The bright spot for Marine Gardens came courtesy of Nour Dissem, Trevor Punnett, Duncan Gayler and Graeme Poole, whose excellent 23–15 win ensured the home side claimed the remaining 2 points.

There was better news in the Brodie match at home to Tarring Priory. In a tightly contested encounter, Marine Gardens edged the overall result with a 2–1 rink wins and one rink draw. Remarkably, the aggregate score finished level at 63–63, meaning the points were shared 6–4 in Marine Gardens’ favour. Nour Dissem again featured on the Top Rink, this time alongside Tim Baldwin, with the pair contributing a fine 18–15 victory. A close-run affair indeed.

Away from league competition, the Club Charity Day brought a welcome splash of colour and community spirit. Members donned bright attire and helped raise approximately £1,000 for St Barnabas House. Club Captain Bob Cole presented the cheque to Angela Morris, who expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the charity. The afternoon concluded with tea and a raffle, rounding off a thoroughly enjoyable event for a very worthwhile cause. Sincere thanks go to social secretary Wendy Wilson and everyone who contributed to its success.

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THIS WEEK ON THE GREEN – Club News and Activities
🗞️ Marine Gardens Bowling Club Weekly Report
Week Ending Sunday, 26th July 2026
Alan Paterson, Press Officer.

The week began on a tough note for Marine Gardens as our teams travelled to Tarring Priory for a Stracey League encounter. Despite determined effort across all four rinks, the home side proved too strong, taking every rink and securing a 77–43 aggregate win.
Fortunes improved midweek at Worthing Pavilion, where Marine Gardens produced a far more competitive performance. The match finished with two rinks apiece, and although Pavilion edged the aggregate 69–65 to claim the bonus points, our bowlers earned a well-deserved four points. Top Rink honours went to Nour Dissem, Norman Wishart, David Barlow, and Perry Cairns, whose excellent 18–13 victory underlined the team’s resilience.

The highlight of the week came in the quarter-final of the PC Cup, where Marine Gardens delivered a superb result against First Division side Chichester, winning 68–65 in a nail-biting finish. Skip Rod Smith led his rink of Brian Jones, David Barlow, and Ken Leadbeater to an outstanding 24–12 win, providing the foundation for the overall success. Every rink contributed strongly, and the squad can take real pride in overcoming higher division opposition. Norfolk now awaits us in the semi-final.

The week concluded on a high with a home win against Goring Manor in the WSBL. Marine Gardens secured a 3–1 rink victory and a 69–56 aggregate, earning eight valuable points, a result that goes a long way toward securing Division 2 status for next season. Top Rink this time went to Gerry Perch, David Sayer, Rod Smith, and Graham Ray with an impressive 18–11 win.

A special mention must go to John Nettleingham, who interrupted his 90th birthday celebrations to play in three league matches during the week. An extraordinary commitment and a wonderful example to us all. Congratulations, John.

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THIS WEEK ON THE GREEN – Club News and Activities
🗞️ Marine Gardens Bowling Club Weekly Report
Week Ending Sunday, 19th July 2026

Alan Paterson, Press Officer.

It was slim pickings in the sunshine for Marine Gardens bowlers this week, with just two league points gathered from the two matches played.

Brodie League – Away at Worthing
Our first outing, a Brodie match at Worthing, proved a tough one. Marine Gardens were unable to secure a rink, falling 75–50 overall. Perhaps a touch of World Cup blues lingered, but the team battled throughout despite the scoreline.

WSBL – Away at Crablands
A marginally brighter result followed at Crablands in the WSBL. The match was finely poised and heading for a draw until a late surge from the home side tipped the balance, giving Crablands a 3–1 win (71–51).
The highlight of the day came from our in-form skip Rod Smith, supported by Alan Paterson, David Barlow and Ken Leadbeater, who produced an excellent 16–9 victory, securing our two well-earned points.

Centenary Bowl – Marine Gardens vs Horsham
Between these league fixtures, Marine Gardens welcomed Horsham bowlers for the second leg of the Centenary Bowl. Horsham arrived with a 15-shot advantage from the first leg, leaving everything to play for.
Marine Gardens responded superbly, winning four of the five rinks and taking the match 81–71. Despite this spirited fightback, the overall deficit proved just too much to overturn, and the Rose Bowl returns to Horsham for another year.
Special mention goes to the rink of David Sayer, Wendy Wilson, Pauline Sayer, Ken Leadbeater and Mark Berriman, who led the charge with determination and style. Roll on next year’s rematch.

Around the Club
Meanwhile, internal competitions continue at pace, and it’s heartening to see our roll-ups so well supported. Long may that enthusiasm continue.

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THIS WEEK ON THE GREEN – Club News and Activities
🗞️ Marine Gardens Bowling Club Weekly Report
Week Ending Sunday, 12th July 2026

Alan Paterson, Press Officer.

Marine Gardens bowlers coped a little better with the sweltering conditions this week, securing three wins from five matches.

The WSBL double‑header against Witterings produced an evenly balanced outcome, with both clubs making full use of home advantage. In the away fixture, Witterings edged the match overall, winning two rinks, drawing one and losing one, with a 71–60 aggregate in their favour. Marine Gardens still collected three valuable points thanks to a narrow but determined 16–14 win from Bob Cole, John Nettleingham, Perry Cairns, and Ivan Godsmark.

The return match at Marine Gardens saw the tables turned. The home side dominated on three rinks and claimed a convincing 72–55 aggregate victory. Top Rink honours went to David Barlow, Norman Wishart, Ken Leadbeater and James Albon, who delivered a superb 25–5 win.

Unfortunately, fortunes dipped in the Stracey League home match against Worthing Pavilion. The visitors proved too strong, winning on three of the four rinks and taking the match 74–40. A complete whitewash was only avoided thanks to a gritty 14–13 success from Bill Hurren, Jane McHugh, Nour Dissem and Perry Cairns.

Normal service resumed in the Brodie League, where Marine Gardens produced an excellent home performance against near neighbours Goring Manor. A blistering 34–7 victory from the pairs team of Nour Dissem and Tim Baldwin set the tone for a 3–1 rink win, a 95–65 aggregate, and a welcome haul of eight points.

The week concluded with a friendly away at Billingshurst. The rinks were shared two apiece, but Marine Gardens kept their noses in front to secure a 67–60 overall win. A key contribution came from Valerie Conway, Betty Stevenson and Tim Baldwin, whose resilient bowling earned an impressive 20–12 result.

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Week Ending Sunday, 5th July 2026
Alan Paterson, Press Officer.

Marine Gardens bowlers endured a challenging week on their travels, competing in two Brodie League matches with limited success.

The first fixture took place on the exceptionally fast green at Worthing Pavilion, where the home side secured a 3–1 rink victory with an aggregate score of 71–60. The bright spot for Marine Gardens came from the triples team of Alan Paterson, Pam Duffield and Trevor Punnett, who produced an excellent 23–10 win to claim two well-earned league points.

The second away match at Southwick proved equally testing, with all four rinks finishing on the wrong side of a 77–52 scoreline. A tough week on the road, and one the bowlers will be keen to put behind them.

Fortunately, the week had begun on a more positive note. A friendly triples match at Lancing resulted in a fine 3–1 rink victory, highlighted by Clive Wootton, Brian Saunders and Bob Cole, who delivered an impressive 25–11 performance to secure Top Rink honours.

Back on home turf, the week concluded with the traditional President’s versus Captain’s match for the Jubilee Plate. In a closely contested encounter, the Captain’s team edged home 68–62. The decisive contribution came from Brian Saunders, Roger Parrish and Pam Duffield, whose strong 21–10 win tipped the balance.
Away from competitive action, perhaps the most memorable moment of the week occurred when members and friends swapped bowls for putters, decamping to the neighbouring putting green for a lively evening of fun and friendly rivalry. Cries of “a bit more wellie!” and “more green please!” echoed across the course as players adapted to the unfamiliar challenge. After a tense four-hole play-off, Captain Bob Cole demonstrated his versatility by sinking the winning putt ahead of runner-up Alan Paterson.
With the laughter fading and the putters returned, attention now shifts back to the bowling green as Marine Gardens prepares for the week ahead.

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THIS WEEK ON THE GREEN – Club News and Activities
🗞️ Marine Gardens Bowling Club Weekly Report
Week Ending Sunday, 28th June 2026
Alan Paterson, Press Officer.

In a week dominated by soaring temperatures — with two fixtures sensibly cancelled due to excessive heat — Marine Gardens bowlers still found time to shine. Our sole competitive outing took us to Goring Manor for a WSBL fixture, and the team rose magnificently to the challenge.

Basking in the sunshine, Marine Gardens produced one of their most emphatic performances of the season, securing a superb 4–0 rink victory with an aggregate score of 92–35, earning the full 10 league points. Every rink passed the 20-shot mark, a testament to disciplined bowling and confident teamwork. The standout performance came from Bob Cole, Mark Charlottes, Perry Cairns, and Ivan Godsmark, who delivered an impressive 25–7 win.

Our hosts were gracious in defeat, offering warm congratulations and promising a spirited response when next we meet.

Sunday brought us back down to earth with a friendly triples match at home against Southwater. The contest was evenly balanced across the rinks, finishing 2–2, but Southwater edged the overall shot count 69–61 to take the honours.

There was, however, a lovely moment for Marine Gardens: our club photographer Betty Stevenson, who works tirelessly behind the scenes throughout the season, stepped out from behind the lens to feature on the Top Rink alongside Nick Sinden and Bob Cole. A well-deserved highlight — well done, Betty.

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Marine Gardens Bowling Club – Report for Week Ending Sunday 21st June 2026 by Alan Paterson, Press Officer.

Marine Gardens participated in three competitive fixtures this week, all of which were closely fought and played in excellent spirit. Although the results did not fall our way, there was plenty of quality bowling and several standout performances.

WSBL v Crablands The WSBL match against Crablands could hardly have been tighter. The overall aggregate finished level at 61–61, but with Crablands winning three of the four rinks, they secured 7 of the 10 points. A determined late surge from Nour Dissem, Julian Ogglesby, Duncan Gayler and Graeme Poole brought them within just two shots of turning their rink into a match-winning advantage for Marine Gardens. A fine effort.
Top Rink honours went to the impressive quartet of Brian Jones, Rod Smith, Ken Leadbeater and James Albon, who recorded an excellent 21–14 victory.

Stracey League v Worthing Another tight contest followed in the Stracey League, with the match finishing two rinks apiece. Worthing edged the aggregate 67–61 to take the 6 points. Top Rink for Marine Gardens came from Pat Hogan, Pam Duffield, Alan Paterson, and Bob Cole, who secured a well-earned 21–17 win in a match played with great competitiveness and good humour.

Centenary Bowl – 1st Leg at Horsham, the week continued with a trip to Horsham for the opening leg of the Centenary Bowl. Played in warm sunshine on an excellent green, the home side established a 15-shot advantage to carry into the return leg.
Top Rink on the day was claimed by Nour Dissem, Antonia Dudley Smith, Alan Paterson, and Graham Ray. The disappointment of the result was eased by the superb refreshments provided by our hosts.

Captain’s Day. The week concluded on a cheerful note with a well-supported Captain’s Day competition. Roger Parrish, Linda Gayle, Ken Leadbeater and Angela Neale emerged as Top Rink, while Albert Leatham took the honours in the Spider competition. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon all round.

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