Norma Hazzledine - Norma's funeral will be on September 23rd. @ Bramcote Crematorium
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Norma Hazzledine. A detailed obituary can be found on the Bowls England website but it is locally in Derbyshire we remember her. She was totally committed to the County, helping in the formation of the Derbyshire Women's Bowling Association and the development of the competition structure in the county for women. She was honoured by the late Queen for her services to bowls and at a lunch, organized by the County Ladies, she passed on many light-hearted anecdotes from her wide ranging bowls experiences.
She herself was an International bowler but she also encouraged other county ladies to aim high and there were others who represented the country thanks to Norma. A staunch supporter of club bowls she was often heard at Erewash Indoor club with her well remembered 'hard luck dear, that was unlucky'. Whether she meant it all the time is unclear. As a player, administrator, coach and team manager she will be missed. Thankyou Norma for your contribution to Derbyshire Bowls.
Men's Triples Success at Leamington
It was perhaps fitting that on the day we learnt of Norma's passing the county had the honour of the Men's Triples winning the competition in the final versus Heaton Hall, Lancashire. Josh Grant, Dan Thornhill and skip Philip Broughton won the final 19-14, going one better than their runners up trophy of two years ago. Phil had previously acquitted himself well in the Four Wood Singles, losing only to the eventual winner - Jamie Walker. In the Trips they crossed swords again and Phil had his revenge by one shot on the way to the final. The end of the match became quite tense and Heaton Hall closed the gap to four shots with an end to play. However the Derbyshire three claimed one more shot on the eighteenth end to win by a margin of five. Well done to all three on their success which will mean that they will go forward to the British Isles championships to represent England.
WINNERS NATIONAL TRIPLES 2024
2024 Winners representing Derbyshire at Leamington
Fours : Phil Broughton, Dan Thornhill, Josh Grant & Ashley Clipston
Triples : Phil Broughton, Dan Thornhill & Josh Grant - Winners
Pairs : Russ Robinson & Ashley Clipston
4 Wood Singles : Phil Broughton
2 Wood Singles : Ashley Clipston
Junior Singles : Ben Bywater & James Bowley (2 qualifiers)
Junior Pairs : Ben Bywater & Josh Smith
O55 Fours : John Bowley, Richie Robinson, Kim Slater & Gary Shepperson
Midland Counties Championships 15th. September 2024 @ Northampton Express Bowls Club
To add to the successes reported above the MCBA Championships produced three further Derbyshire Winners. Phil Broughton won the 4 Wood Singles 21-7 (beating David Ellis from Lincolnshire); Ashley Clipston won the 2 Wood singles 14-8 (beating Rob Stanley from Worcestershire) and the Triples team of Josh & Simon Starbuck with Dan Thornhill skipping the rink beat Warwickshire 20-10. In addition James Bowley represented the county in the semi-final of the Under 25 Singles only losing to the overall winner, Harvey Griffiths, from Worcestershire and Nigel Chaplin & Bernie Greenough also lost in the semi-final to the Northamptonshire pair in the Pairs competition. (See winners pictures in the Gallery section)
2023 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 28th. November at Erewash Bowls Club. The meeting commenced at 7.00 p.m.
There were a number of officer positions to be filled. In particular the roles of COUNTY SECRETARY, Junior and Senior Vice President and potentially other posts to spread the work load that at present sits with too few individuals. Anyone interested in putting themselves forward to any position is welcome to contact Harry Bowles (County Administrator) or any other Executive member. Any help offered will be greatly appreciated.
Executive Meeting May 2023
An Executive Meeting was called to discuss the selection of teams and the following selection panel was appointed at the Executive Meeting. Mike Bowley (who was elected at the 2022 AGM to fulfil that role) Bernie Greenough and Dan Thornhill. Both these have been acting to help selection since a February Meeting. Teams will be picked by the committee for 2023 with no Team Manager.
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