13/12/24

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its last ever draw on December 13th, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £100 – No. 58 - Liam Camp
2nd Prize - £50 – No. 96 - Mike Gittos
3rd Prize - £25 – No. 64 - Harley Camp
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money has been distributed.

Many thanks to all those who have generously supported the lottery over the last three years - and a very Merry Christmas to all!

1/10/24

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its fifth draw of 2024 on October 1st, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 31 - Valerie Beavis
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 35 - Aaron McCauley
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 47 - Tina Creek
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money has been distributed.

27/8/24

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its fourth draw of 2024 on August 27th, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 60 - Des Camp
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 14 - Mollie Chambers
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 48 - Bernard Lee
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money has been distributed.

 

23/8/24

On a lightening fast green at Great Chesterford, Martin Newman came through his semi-final of the C&D Two-Wood Singles competition against Roy Mallows of Abington Bowls Club.  It was a close match for a long time, but Martin finished the stronger with a longer-jack strategy.  He now faces M Pankhurst in the final at Sawston BC on September 17th.

19/8/24

In their penultimate but decisive match of the season, Duxford's C&D team beat City 7-0 at home to earn promotion to League 2.  It was a "winner takes all" battle, as both City and Duxford were competing for the second promotion place.  Well done Graham and Geoff (captain and vice) for their excellent team management throughout the season.

2/8/24

Martin Newman demonstrated nerves of steel to come from behind in the C&D Two Wood Singles quarter final.  After the minimum 30 ends it was level pegging, and so it all hinged on end 31.  Alan Benton from Girton was a worthy opponent, but his second wood in the final end just knocked the jack back to Martin, who was already holding shot.  A classic match with both players showing their class.  Martin now faces either G Ross or R Mallows in the semi final.

23/7/24

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its third draw of 2024 on July 23rd, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 55 - Michael Wright
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 10 - Tina Creek
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 34 - Ellys Calvert
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money has been distributed.

5/7/24

Please note the green will be out of action from Friday 12th July until Wednesday (morning) 17th July.  This is to allow essential maintenance to the playing surface.

The Bowls International Hot Shots Club is famous throughout the bowls playing world. It was launched more than 20 years ago to reward players achieving a maximum score on one end of a competitive pairs, triples or fours match. The much valued certificates recognising the feat and signed by 15 times world champion Tony Allcock take pride of place in the clubs and homes of bowlers all over the globe. Well, what you may not know is that one of these certificates can be seen in the home of our very own Pearl Pettit!  She was one of a fours team who won all eight shots in a tour match on the Isle of Wight, not too long ago!  An incredible feat, in fours particularly.  Well done, Pearl.

25/6/24

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its second draw of 2024 on June 25th, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 88 - Irene Wratten
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 80 - Keely Denton
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 45 - Martin Newman
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money has been distributed.

21/6/24

Tina Creek and Peter Dixon travelled to Little Shelford Bowls Club for the first round of the Cambs and District Secretary & Treasurer's knock-out competition.  They came up against, Alan and John, a much more experienced pair who have been bowling for many years.  It was a closely contested match, but the home pairing finished winners by 21 to 12, having taken four shots on the final end as Tina and Peter tried to close a five shot deficit.  As usual, bowls was the winner in a very enjoyable encounter.

23/5/24

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its first draw of 2024 on May 23rd, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 99 - Mike Boagey
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 84 - Pearl Pettit
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 47 - Tina Creek
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money has been distributed.

18/5/24

In their first round of the Cambridge & District Men's Pairs competition, Mike Boagey and Peter Dixon were eliminated after a close match with Ken & Steve from Barton Bowls Club.  It was Mike's first outing of the season, but you would never have thought so as he bowled steadily throughout.  The score finished at 17-13.  End 6 proved decisive when, with his 4th wood, skipper Ken turned a 3 shot deficit into one up.

19/2/24

Your Committee has decided to trial the replacement of cash payment for match fees with a plastic token.  Potentially this system has a number of advantages, both for the Club and its members, and so we have decided to use the coming season to make a start.
So, instead of paying your £3 match fee in cash, you will pay using a pre-purchased token.  These will be available from mid-April, well in advance of the new season, and can be ordered from the Treasurer at any time from now on.  Any quantity can be ordered, but it would probably make sense for regular match players to take them in batches of 10, or £30.
Any unused tokens must be returned to the Club at the end of the season, to be redeemed at their face value of £3 each.
If anybody really wants to continue paying in cash rather than tokens, this will be possible over the trial period - but you must have exactly £3 to do so, as change may not always be available on the day.

As always, members' views are paramount as to whether we adopt the token system permanently.  The fact that token payment is already in place in many bowls settings doesn't necessarily mean it will work for Duxford, but the Committee thinks it's worth giving it a try.

9/12/23

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had the sixth and final draw of 2023 on December 9th at the Club's Christmas social, and the winning numbers were as follows:-

1st Prize - £100 – No. 85 - Pearl Pettit
2nd Prize - £50 – No. 51 - Christine Wylde
3rd Prize - £25 – No. 71 - Rebecca Higgins

The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money distributed.

 

29/8/23

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had the fourth and fifth draw of 2023 on August 29th, and the winning numbers were as follows:-

4th Draw

1st Prize - £40 – No. 15 - Mollie Chambers
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 80 - Keely Denton
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 47 - David Baker

5th Draw

1st Prize - £40 – No. 99 - Mike Boagey
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 97 - Sue Gittos
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 40 - William Beavis
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money will be distributed.

2/8/23

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its third draw of 2023 on August 2nd, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 64 - Harley Camp
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 24 - Andrew Dadd
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 41 - Cherry Lee
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money will be distributed.

14/7/23

Tonight is set for another memorable "Music Night" at Duxford Bowls Club - this event will go ahead, BUT in the comfort of the Peter Stribling Room in the Community Centre.  So, on arrival at the Bowls Club, get your drinks at the Club bar to take into the venue.  There will be ample opportunity to recharge glasses over the course of the evening.  And, if you have not yet bought a ticket, you are too late - it's a sell-out!

29/6/23

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its second draw of 2023 on June 29th, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 92 - Brian Skillings
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 25 - Viv Dee
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 98 - Mick Wright
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money has been distributed.

2/6/23

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its first draw of 2023 on June 2nd, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 21 - Margaret Stribling
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 00 - Abigail Dixon
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 46 - David Baker
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money has been distributed.

9/12/22

Duxford Bowls Club held its Christmas social on December 9th in the Clubhouse.  There were sausages fresh off the barbecue, a quiz, raffle (which raised £91), and Bernard Lee provided the musical entertainment.  Over thirty members and guests braved the chilly conditions, though the Clubhouse was cosy warm, and a good time was had by all. During the evening the “DBC200 Club” lottery had its final draw of 2022, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £100 - No. 29 - Marjorie Salter
2nd Prize - £50 - No. 04 - Emily Cooper       
3rd Prize - £25 - No. 37 - Eva Wincott
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money will be distributed.

11/9/22

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its fifth draw on September 11th, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 17 - Michael Donohoe
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 56 - Glynis Wright
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 98 - Ruth Wylde
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money will be distributed.

26/8/22

Duxford Bowls Club’s  “DBC200 Club” lottery had its fourth draw on August 26th, and the winning numbers were:-
1st Prize - £40 – No. 26 - Pete Dee
2nd Prize - £25 – No. 84 - Pearl Pettit
3rd Prize - £10 – No. 36 - Bruce Beavis
The holders of the winning numbers have been informed and prize money will be distributed.

26/8/22

The first Club competition of the 2022 season has been concluded a little ahead of finals weekend - Andrew Dadd emerged victorious in the Raker Cup, beating Mike Gittos.  Well done Andy!

21/8/22

The Bowls Club had a very pleasant afternoon friendly match at Castle Camps on Sunday 21st August, winning on 3 rinks but going down by 3 shots overall.  It was agreed to call it a draw with honours all round.  Two of the Wednesday afternoon U3A group stepped in to complete our team, and it was particularly good to see Bruce Beavis back playing again.

The match was followed by a splendid tea & it was agreed to try and do it all again next year.

25/7/22

At the third draw of the DBC200 Club, the results were as follows:-

1st Prize (£40) - No. 20 - Margaret Stribling

2nd Prize (£25) - No. 04 - Emily Cooper

3rd Prize (£10) - No. 90 - Peter Howarth

Many congratulations to the lucky winners!

10/07/22

On a scorching hot Sunday afternoon Duxford hosted their first friendly of the season, against Castle Camps Bowls Club. The visitors won the match 3-1, but more importantly everybody enjoyed a very friendly game. Both teams took the opportunity to give experience to some new members and each rink was a closely contested encounter.

After the game, the bar did a brisk trade as fluids were replaced and then everyone enjoyed an excellent tea courtesy of Marjorie Salter, Margaret Stribling and Christine Wylde.

Castle Camps have agreed to a return fixture one Sunday afternoon in August and have promised to reciprocate with a special tea. It is hoped that members will put their names down for this match.

30/6/22

At the second draw of the DBC200 Club, the results were as follows:-

1st Prize (£40) - No. 34 - Ellys Calvert

2nd Prize (£25) - No. 32 - G.C. & S. Beavis

3rd Prize (£10) - No. 17 - M. Donohoe

Many congratulations to the lucky winners!

29/06/22

The second draw for the DBC200 Club will be held at the Club after the home fixture against Melbourn A on Friday 30th June.  Good luck to all lottery members!

27/06/22

Valerie Beavis and Peter Dixon travelled to Haddenham Bowls Club for the first round of the Cambs and District Secretary & Treasurer's knock-out competition.  After 6 of the 21 ends it was 7-7 with the match finely poised, but unfortunately the Duxford pair only scored another 3 points over the remaining ends and finished 29-10 losers to a very consistent Haddenham duo.  Everyone agreed it had been a highly enjoyable evening for all concerned at what must be one of the prettiest bowls venues in the county.  Valerie deserves great credit for going through with the fixture, Bruce Beavis having suffered a serious heart attack earlier in the week.  Everyone at Duxford Bowls Club wishes Bruce a speedy recovery and hope to see him back at the Club sometime soon.