Golfing Society stumped by Crickets

In a low scoring match, both sides struggled to get any sort of a score. The Golfing Society gave the Crickets a belated Christmas present by losing by 19 pins to give the Crickets an easy passage into the quarter finals.

Next weeks match is against the Lounge Lizards at home normal start time.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society go marching on

On an alley where victories have been far and few between, the Golfing Society stuttered to a 9 pin win over their third division opponents.

The experienced pairing of Taylor (19) and Gibbs (20) could only muster a narrow 1 pin advantage over the Saints opening pair.

This left Crabtree (22) and the bearded wonder (26) to establish a sixteen pin advantage for the anchor pair to revel in.

Pearce (16) and Pinder (22) flattered to deceive, and were happy to finish up only losing 7 pins by the end of the match.

Next weeks match is the home 3rd round of the All In Cup versus the Crickets on Thursday 27th.

A Merry Christmas to all my readers.

Capt. Pinder

First Round Front Pin Cup

The Golfing Society have been drawn away to the Saints, who play at Almondsbury Town FC.

The match will take place on Wednesday the 19th December, 8.30pm start.

Bring your Christmas cards !!

Capt. Pinder

Inlaws match postponed

This Friday's (14th Dec) match against the Inlaws has been postponed until the New Year.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society sink Ship-A-Hoys

The Golfing Society finally overcame their home hoodoo against the Ship-A-Hoys. Having never won a home league match against the team from The Ship at Oldbury, it was something of a relief to cruise home by a comfortable 32 pins.

The experienced opening pair of Taylor (35) and Gibbs (27) gained a lead of 24 pins for the middle pair of Tinney (19) and Williams (33) to extend the home side's lead by a further 4 pins.

The anchor pair of Pearce (30) and Pinder (30) were never troubled, and pulled a further 4 pins to leave the Ship-A-Hoys all at sea by the end of the match.

Special praise should go to the bearded wonder for playing his first home match of the season, whilst suffering the after effects of a particularly nasty runny nose!!

Capt. Pinder

All In Cup match to be played Wednesday 27th December

The home third round matchup against the Crickets has been arranged for Thursday 27th December, usual start time.

This will give the "porkers" in the side (you know who you are!!) a good after Christmas workout.

If anyone is unable to play, please give me ample warning as these matches are not easy to re-arrange.

Capt. Pinder

Breaking Cup News - 3rd Round Draw

The Golfing Society have been drawn at home against the Crickets, in the 3rd of the All In Cup.

Match to be played by December 28th. Watch out for confirmation of when this match will be played.

This 3rd round encounter will hopefully give the Golfing Society a chance of quick revenge, following their league defeat earlier in the season, when an abject display by the Golfing Society left their high flying opponents with an easy win.

Capt. Pinder

Thursday Thirsties match postponed

Due to the non-availability of key players, the match scheduled for Thursday 29th has been postponed until further notice.

Apologies for the lateness of this announcement.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society slip past Alley Cat Strays

In a nail biting finish, the Golfing Society won an epic All In Cup tie by the narrow margin of just 3 pins.

Taylor (38) and Gibbs (30) got the Golfing Society off to a good start against Cove and Dean, giving the middle pair a 2 pin advantage.

Crabtree (36) and Tinney (39) were not daunted by their more experienced opponents of Isaacs and Kinnear, and managed to leave the teams all square at the end of their six ups.

The Golfing Society's anchor pair of Pearce (37) and Pinder (35) did not let the home side down, and despite a valiant effort by Markey and Webb,the match went down to the wire to leave the Alley Cat Strays rueing their luck once again.

Next week league action returns with an away match on Thursday at the Wheatsheaf against the Thursday Thirsties.

Capt. Pinder

All In Cup match to be played Wednesday 21st November

The long delayed cup match against the Alley Cat Strays has at last been re-arranged for this Wednesday 21st November at TRFC normal start time.

Please contact me if you are unable to play.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society skittle out Stone CC

Stone CC came to Thornbury Rugby Club bent on revenge for last years two defeats at the hands of the Golfing Society. However the Golfing Society handed out a 31 pin defeat to send them back to Stone with their pride once more dented and bruised.

Taylor (36) and Tinney (21) opened up a lead of 30 pins after the opening leg, for the fledgling partnership of Tinney (30) and Bowker (20) to consolidate by only losing four pins.

The final pairing of Pearce (34) and Pinder (29) pulled a further 5 pins to seal a comprehensive victory over last years Premier League champions.

Next match unless otherwise advised will be against the Thursday Thirsties on Thursday 29th November at the Wheatsheaf.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society Bowled Over by Crickets

An early start to the evening caused problems for the Golfing Society, who had only four players in attendance at the start of the match.

Looking for inspiration, Taylor and Tinney struggled to make headway against the Crickets openers, and were unable to manufacture any sort of a lead drawing with 41 pins against Fowler and Sage.

Bowker returned from the wilderness with Capt. Pinder, but both quickly lost 15 pins against the spin of the Crickets middle order. A quick fire 5 from Bowker saw him return to the sidelines with his reputation for low scoring very much intact.

The final pairing of the "bearded wonder", and fast right-hander Pearce were no match for the stylish bowling of Browning and Gulwell, and another 21 pins were grabbed by the home side.

A miserable evening for the Golfing Society, who must now regroup before next weeks home match with Stone CC.

Capt. Pinder

Gamblers trumped by Golfing Society

In an exciting mid-table encounter, the Golfing Society held all the aces to win by 23 pins.

The opening pair of Taylor (33) and Tinney (18) forged ahead, but were pegged back by their dogged opponents to lead by one pin at the end of their six ups.

The middle pair of Crabtree (20) and Gibbs (21) lost one pin, and with both teams even on 92, left the anchor pair of Pearce (41) and Pinder (35) to seal the victory.

Next match versus The Crickets at the Plough next Wednesday 8.00pm start.

Capt. Pinder

Survivors see off Golfing Society

On an alley where the Golfing Society have never known success, the hoodoo struck again and the Golfing Society were well beaten by 15 pins.

The opening pair of Taylor and Lewis were unable to capture their form of previous times, and and consequently lost 9 pins to give the middle pair of Gibbs (18) and Tinney (17) a mountain to climb.

Unfortunately the ascent proved too difficult and the anchor pair of Pinder (18) and Pearce (22) were unable to pull more than 3 pins back from the deficit of 18 pins and the match was lost.

Thanks go to Terry Taylor for completing the score sheet, Ned Lewis for collecting the money, Howard Bowker for cheering from a far, and Rich Williams for captaining the side on the night.

Next match home to The Gamblers on Thursday 1st November.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society Web Site UPDATED

Please click on the link to the right to access the newly updated website.

All your stats can be found here !!

Enjoy.

Capt. Pinder

Gibbs puts spell on Wot-U-Wots

Things looked bleak for the Golfing Society when the first pair of Taylor (32) and Lewis (23) resumed their partnership at the top of the order, and promptly lost 11 pins.

The middle pairing of the in-form Gibbs (39) and the Irish strummer Tinney (20) were too good for their opponents and pulled 20 pins, to give the anchor pair of Pearce (33) and Pinder (23) a lead of 9 pins.

They were never headed, and cruised home by a winning margin of 13 pins.

Thanks go to the Wibbly Wobblys for their whole hearted support, and congratulations to the wizard Brian Gibbs for another top performance.

Next weeks match is on Tuesday at Almondsbury FC against our nemesis The Survivors.

Capt. Pinder

All In Cup First Round Victory for Golfing Society

The Golfing Society eased through to the second round of the All In Cup with a 33 pin victory over their fourth division opponents Barren Nights.

Due to unavailabilities the Golfing Society were forced into making several changes which paid dividends with a welcome win.

Next match is Monday at the Plough versus the Wot-U-Wots.

Capt. Pinder

Double trouble for Golfing Society

Two matches on the same night proved too much of a hurdle to overcome, leaving the Golfing Society pointless at the end of the evening.

The first match against the Odds & Ends started well with Taylor (33) and Gibbs (24) giving the middle order a 12 pin lead. Bowker (7) and Lewis (17) lost 25 pins leaving the anchor pair with it all to do.

Pearce (29) and Pinder (30) could only reduce the lead by 7 pins, and the match was lost by 6 pins.

The second match against Essilor started badly with Taylor (14) and Gibbs (17) losing 15 pins, and the middle pairing of Tinney (27) and Lewis (22) losing a further 4 pins, to leave a deficit of 19 pins for Pearce (32) and Pinder (33) to recover. However, they were only able to pull back 2 pins, leaving Essilor victors by 17 pins.

Next match is All-in Cup at home on Thursday 8.00pm start.

Capt. Pinder

First Timers humbled by magnificent Gibbs

On an alley where the Golfing Society have traditionally struggled, thanks to a fine 43 from Gibbs ably backed up by Bowker (11), the first pair finished all square on 54 a piece.

Tinney (18) and Crabtree (12) only lost 12 pins to their more experienced opponents, leaving Pearce and Pinder plenty to do.

After 3 ups the Golfing Society anchor pair had lost a further 6 pins, and for the only time in the evening the First Timers were smiling!

However, the First Timers could only muster a further 13pins against the Golfing Society's 38, leaving the visitors comfortable winners by 7 pins.

Next weeks home matches start at 8.00pm against the Odds & Ends, and at 9.15pm versus Essilor.

Capt. Pinder

First Victory for Golfing Society

The Golfing Society opened their account with a nine pin home win over the White Hart A.

Thanks to Taylor and Cason, a ten pin lead was built up, only for Bowker and Crabtree to lose 8 pins in the middle sector.

A quickfire 34 from Pearce and 31 from Pinder was enough to see off the opposition.

Next match is versus the First Timers at the Blackhorse on Monday 24th. 8.30pm start.

Capt. Pinder

Lone Rangers win by 17 pins

At the quiet venue that the Plough has now become, the Golfing Society lost by 168 - 151.

Fielding a much changed team, the Golfing Society opening pair of Taylor and Tinney could only raise a single pin advantage for the middle pairing of Gibbs and Crabtree.

Unfortunately, they could not hold on to the slender lead, eventually finishing 17 pins down.

Despite a valiant effort by the nights top scorer Pearce (37), and Pinder were unable to claw any pins back, and the team were left to rue their luck in the deserted public bar afterwards.

Next weeks home match is against the White Hart A.

Capt. Pinder

Match against Odds & Ends postponed

The match scheduled for the 6th September has now been cancelled, as Odds & Ends cannot raise a team.

Our first match will now be against the Lone Rangers away at the Plough on the 13/9.

Capt Pinder

Skittles First Match 2007/2008

Dear all,

Skittles starts in two weeks!! and I will be distributing the books over the bank holiday weekend.

Our first match is scheduled for Thursday 6th September against Odds and Ends.

However they are unable to raise a team on the Thursday night and instead want to play on the following Friday night (7th).

Please let me know as soon as possible your availability.

Capt. Pinder

Ned Home - message from Gibbo today

I saw Ned to day at Southmead just before he went home He was a very happy bunny Gibbo.

Ned Lewis - Latest News

After suffering a mild heart attack yesterday morning (23/7), I am happy to report that as a result of an angiogram at the BRI, Ned has had a small op and should be back home early next week.

He will then be on the club for a further 6 weeks for R&R purposes.

I will keep you posted of any further developments.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society lift cup

On a warm & balmy evening in front of 50 invited guests, the Golfing Society finally lifted the Bill Blakemore Cup.

Congratulations go to Ned and Gibbo, The Wibbly Wobblys (Rich and Howard), Graham and Steve, and Paul for his support during the evening.

Many thanks also go to Blacks Committee for putting up a brave fight, and to Sue & Graham Cason for organising the competition and finals night.

Capt. Pinder

Bill Blakemore Cup - Finals Night 14th July at 8pm

Can those of you who intend coming to the evening, please text, e-mail or phone me with details of who is coming.

Sue Cason is looking after the catering on the evening, and needs an idea of how many will be attending.

Thanks

Capt. Pinder

Thornbury Skittles League Presentation Evening

There being no volunteers to collect the Fred Eldridge Memorial Cup, I was press ganged into going by no lesser person than Debbie Fowler. Despite my protestations that I really didn't want to go, and why should I when there was no money at stake, and I only had £3 on me ( for a pint in the Wheatsheaf after the Skittles AGM), Debbie paid the £8 on my behalf and presented me with my ticket with cheese written on it.

I therefore dutifully turned up at the presentation do, only to find that Bob Gazzard had turned up on his own as well, and we therefore shared a couple of pints each and a table for six. This was a cause of great merryment for the skittles chairman who proceeeded to take the "piss" every time he passed by !!

No matter, the proceedings belatedly got under way with an introduction by the said silver haired (and slightly stooped) chairman, aided and abetted by that well known comedy duo The Bromages. After much self congratulation, this unlikely trio handed out cups and cheques to winners, runner-ups and third place also rans.

There was a gasp of surprise when nobody came forward to receive the Wooden Spoon award, likewise the non-appearance of the Skuttlers and the Wot-U-Wots to collect their prizes for whatever they won ( most people had nodded off by the time they eventually turned up fashionably late like the Thursday Thirsties all season!).

Anyway, the moment arrived when the Golfing Society award was read out ( accompanied by spiteful and slanderous statements from the wizened old chairman ) as I strode across the dance floor to accept the Cup from The Bromages.

However, as I was taking the cup I suddenly became aware of a doleful muttering and ringing of hands.............there had been an error, the engraver had put the wrong name on the cup, and could they have it back so as to get it put right !

And the name they had carved on was "ESSILOR" !!!!

At least it wasn't the First Timers!

I left before the cheese rolls !!

Capt. Pinder

PS. I paid Debbie her £8 on the night....................what a night !!

Golfing Society catch Alley Cat Strays napping !

On a night full of tension, the Golfing Society eased past the determined challenge of the Alley Cat Strays by 217 pins to 205 pins.

Despite carrying a 14 pin lead into the final pairing, the result was always in doubt up until the final throws.

Congratulations to Mike Webb and his team for both gaining promotion in the league and reaching the semi-finals of the Bill Blakemore cup.

The Golfing Society will now face the might of Blacks Committee in the final which will be held on Saturday 14th July at 8.00pm.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society drawn against Alley Cat Strays

The semi-final draws have been made and the Golfing Society have been drawn against Mike Webb's Alley Cat Strays.

The match will take place next Wednesday 13th June to see who will face either Blacks Commitee or TRFC, who play on Thursday 14th June in the other semi-final of the Bill Blakemore cup.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society whip the Dog Bowlers

In a match which saw both teams fortunes ebb and flow, it was the "old timers" of Lewis & Gibbs, Bowker & Williams, Pearce & Pinder who finally saw off the "young pretenders" by 23 pins in the first round of the Bill Blakemore cup.

With last years winners suffering a shock defeat to the Bucking Froncos, the way has been opened to a second years appearance in the Finals.

The Golfing Society have been drawn a bye in the next round of matches, and will therefore be playing week commencing 11th June.

The actual date to be confirmed.

Capt. Pinder (still spitting feathers)

Final League Table

For those of you who wish to see the final league table, it has now been published on :

http://www.freewebs.com/golfingsocietyskittles/finalleaguetable.htm

Capt. (spitting feathers) Pinder

Bill Blakemore Cup

Our first round match will take place on Wednesday 30th May at 8.30pm.

Our opponents are the Dog Bowls.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society win Fred Eldridge Memorial Cup

The Golfing Society's score of 243 against The Drifters was enough to secure the cup for this seasons highest away score.

Congratulations to all concerned.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society lose out on Third Place Finish

The Golfing Society and the First Timers both finished the season level on 36 points apiece.

This then meant that third place would be determined by the greater aggregate away score.

The Golfing Society's total away score was 2248, but have been informed by the league "officials" that this was not enough and that we finished 4th in the league.

This means that we no longer have to go to the annual presentation night, which will of course be a huge disappointment to many.

Capt. Pinder

Finals Night ends in disappointment

Pearce and Pinder fell at the quarter final stage with a below par score of 53, and lost out on a semi-final place by just four pins.

Capt. Pinder

Pearce and Pinder through to "Finals Night "

Another close match played at the Plough, saw Pearce (36) and Pinder (35) ease through to Friday's Finals Night at the Blackhorse by 8 pins.

Capt. Pinder

Pearce and Pinder through to 3rd round

A combined total of 79 pins was enough to see Pearce (39) and Pinder (40) through to the next round of the pairs cup.

Next match will be at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening 9th May at the Plough.

A supporter would be welcome !!

Capt. Pinder

Pinder and Pearce through to Second Round

On what was never going to be an easy match against Lansdown and Taylor (D), Pinder (45) and Pearce (44) reached the second round with only nine pins to spare.

This was particularly hard on the White Hart A pairing, whose score of 80 would have won them any of the previous matches.

The second round tie will be at the Black Horse at 8.40pm on Tuesday 8th May.

Any support would be welcome.

Capt. Pinder

Pairs Competition

The Golfing Society's anchor pair of Pearce and Pinder have entered this years Pairs Competition.

They should have a good chance of winning as they will be starting on level terms, instead of pins down as is often the case !!

Their first match will be at the Wheatsheaf on Friday 4th May at 8.40pm against Lansdown and Taylor from the White Hart A.

All supporters welcome.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society win at a canter

The final game of the season finished with a well deserved win for the Golfing Society over the White Hart Colts.

With the Colts having been relegated the previous night, it was up to the Golfing Society to win and hopefully maintain their third place position in the league.

With Tinney (19) and Lewis (28) the Golfing Society surged into an 11 pin lead which was further improved by a further 11 pins after fine performances by the wibbly wobbleys of Bowker (19) and Williams (32).

Being given the luxury for once of a good lead, the final pairing of Pearce (35) and Pinder (31) brought the home team home to a 21 pin victory.

Congratulations go to all team members who have contributed to this years successes.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society lose penultimate game

The Golfing Society suffered a rare home defeat to the Odds & Ends who were celebrating missing relegation this year.

Once more the Golfing Society got off to a poor start with Cason (10) and Lewis (25) losing 24 pins.

Despite a heroic pull back of 13 pins by the wibbly wobbleys.....Williams (32) and Bowker (27) there was still a deficit of 11 pins which Pearce (35) and Pinder (30) were unable to overhaul, leaving the Odds & Ends victors by 7 pins.

Capt. Pinder

League Season Finale

This is to confirm that the final two matches will take place on Thursday 26th.

First match starts at 8.00pm against the Odds & Ends, with the match against the White Hart Colts following after.

Two wins should see us clinch 3rd place, so we all know what we have to do !!

Capt. Pinder

Roaring Twenties blown away by Golfing Society

In their final away match of the season, the Golfing Society travelled to the Wheatsheaf and came away with the points. The relegation threatened Roaring Twenties needed to win, but so did the Golfing Society with a top three place in the league up for grabs.

With Taylor making a late withdrawal from the team, it was Gibbs (14) and Lewis (22) who got the team off to a great start. The wibbly wobblys (Bowker 9) and Williams (24) consolidated to give the anchor pair an 8 pin advantage.

Making no mistakes, Pearce (24) and Pinder (20) plundered a further 6 pins to breeze home by a comfortable 14 pins.

Next week's matches at the Rugby Club, will start at 8.00pm against the Odds & Ends and 9.15pm against the White Hart Colts to conclude the season.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society suffer double vision after defeat by Essilor

Essilor completed the double over the Golfing Society, who crashed by 23 pins to a dominant away team who were never behind in the match.

After a late withdrawal by Lewis ( double vision !! ), the opening pair of Taylor ( 27 ) and Crabtree (22) lost by a single pin to Matthews and Vizard.

Mike Tinney (22) replaced Mr Wibbly this week and together with Mr Wobbly ( Rich Williams )(33) lost a further 13 pins to Hudson and Malpas, leaving the anchor pair of Pearce (33) and Pinder (30) with an uphill struggle against Mallard and Rees who won at a canter.

Next week's match is versus the Roaring Twenties at the Wheatsheaf where the Golfing Society need to win to maintain their 3rd place in the league.

Capt. Pinder

New League Table posted

Click on link to see new league table for Division 1 as at 8/4/07

Capt. Pinder

Newtonians win local derby

With both sides sharing the same home alley, this was always going to be a keenly contested contest.

The Newtonians were anxious to avoid relegation and the Golfing Society to maintain their third placed position in the league.

However, as the match unfolded it seemed that the respective league positions were reversed, as the Golfing Society were soundly beaten by 34 pins.

Tinney ( top score 28 ) and Lewis (23) dropped 6 pins to Dickie Lowe and Mavis. The wibbly wobblys of Bowker (16) and Williams (20) dropped a further 12 pins to Andy Clark and Tet, leaving Cason (21) and Pinder (20) to lose a further 16 pins to JD and Duncan Bulley.

Next week's visitors are Essilor.

Capt. Pinder

Game against White Hart Colts postponed

Just to confirm that this Thursday's match has been postponed due to family bereavements.

Our condolences go the Lewis and Pearce families at this sad time.

Next match away to Newtonians on Thursday 5th April.

Capt. Pinder

Thursday Thirsties dry up against Golfing Society

For the second week in a row, the Golfing Society picked up valuable points over high flying opposition.

With Terry Taylor unavailable, Capt. Pinder brought in experienced campaigner Brian Gibbs (24) to partner Ned Lewis (28), who between them pulled 3 pins over the opening home pair of Sansum and Wilcox.

The "wibbly wobblys" (Bowker (21) and Williams (23) ) made no mistake in pulling a further 13 pins after a shakey start, over Gardiner and Pearce.

This gave the anchor pair a 16 pin cushion for Pearce (20) and Pinder (25) to cruise home by nine pins against Meacham and Gordon who fought to the very end.

Congratulations go to Ned Lewis for this weeks highest score.

Next weeks match is home to the White Hart Colts.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society do double over Stone CC

In an amazing return to form, the Golfing Society upset the odds and returned their first ever double victory in a season over a strong Stone CC outfit.

The opening pair of Taylor & Lewis scored 38 and 35 respectively to open up a lead of 14pins over Booth and Ogden.

The wibbly wobblys of Bowker and Williams ( 36 and 32) were unlucky to concede 5pins to Nelme and Pennington, but still managed to pass on a lead of 9pins to the anchor pair of Pearce and Pinder.

In a dramatic finale, Pearce (top score 42) and Pinder with 35pins pulled a further 8pins against Smart and Baker, to give a final score of 217 against 200 to grab a famous victory by 17 pins.

For the first time this season there were no ducks by the Golfing Society which is a record in itself, and congratulations go to all the team for an impressive victory over the league leaders.

The Golfing Society return to action next Thursday at the Wheatsheaf against last years 3rd placed team the Thursday Thirsties.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society jumbled up by Odds and Ends

With only one score under 30 and 2 ducks, this was a much improved performance by the Golfing Society.

But two scores in the forties by the opposition was enough to win them the game by 10 pins.

Tinney and Lewis made a good start to the match giving the middle pair a ten pin lead, which Crabtree and Williams were unfortunate not to be able to hang on to, eventually finishing four pins down.

Despite being the top scoring pair for the Golfing Society, Pearce and Pinder lost a further six pins to the Odds & Ends anchor pair.

For the second week running, Vernon Pearce was top score, this week with 36 pins to his name.

On Thursday the opposition are the league leaders Stone CC whome we have already beaten this season.

Capt. Pinder

Presentation Dance 2007

The annual Presentation Dance will take place on Saturday 16th June at the BAWA.

Tickets cost £8.00, and you need to advise if you require chicken, cheese or ham ploughmans, and also coach requirements if needed.

Capt. Pinder

Pairs Competition 2007

The annual Pairs Competition will be soon up and running.

Anyone wishing to enter please contact me, as the entry form has to be returned to the league by the 30th March.

The competion takes place on 30/4, 2/5, 4/5, 8/5, 9/5, and 11/5

Capt. Pinder

Crickets bowled over by Golfing Society

After the first pair of Taylor and Lewis finished all square on 39 pins, the wibbly wobbly pairing of Bowker and Williams took over to give the anchor pair a lead of 7 pins.

Pearce & Pinder then poached a further 22 pins to give the Golfing Society a much needed boost to win the ashes by 29 pins.

Top score this week was Vernon Pearce with a top score of 31 pins to consolidate his position at the top of the combined averages.

The Golfing Society can look forward to next weeks matches against the Odds & Ends (Tuesday at Catholic Club 8.15pm) and Stone CC (at home on Thursday) with renewed confidence after this weeks fine victory.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society lose gamble

A lacklustre performance saw the Golfing Society fall by 9 pins to the Gamblers.

The opening pair of Taylor and Lewis lost 11 pins, which was quickly turned into a lead of 17 pins by Bowker and Williams.

Tinney and Pinder could only muster 38 pins between them, which left the Gamblers holding a winning hand by the end of the match.

Top scorer for the Golfing Society was Rich Williams with 31.

Next game is away at the Plough on Wednesday night against the Crickets.

Capt. Pinder

Odds & Ends rearranged

The postponed match against the Odds & Ends has been re-arranged for Tuesday 13th March with an 8.15pm start.

Let's make it unlucky 13 for the Odds & Ends !!

Capt. Pinder

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Golfing Society fail to survive

The Golfing Society's dismal record of never having won at Almondsbury FC. continued with a narrow defeat at the hands of the Survivors.

Needing a 12 spare to tie the game, Steve Pinder could only manage 9 and the match was lost by 3 pins.

The opening pair of Taylor and Tinney gave the middle pairing of Dack and Williams a narrow lead of 4 pins which could only be improved by 1 further pin, to give the anchor pair 5 pins to play with. Unfortunately 3 ducks scuppered the lead, and the game was lost.

Congratulations go to Vernon Pearce, this weeks high scorer with 30 pins.

Next week the Golfing Society are at home to the Gamblers.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society back to winning ways

The Golfing Society returned to winning ways with a narrow 12 pin win over the Inlaws.

The opening pair of Taylor and Tinney gave the middle pairing of Bowker and Williams a 3 pin lead, who were lucky ( Howard says he was unlucky !!) to come off the alley only losing 1 pin.

The anchor pair of Pearce (33 not out!) and Pinder (35 top score) made no mistake, and saw the team safely home.

Thanks must be given to Gibbo for assisting the sticker up, and for Ned Lewis to drag himself off his bed of pain to cheer on the team.

Next match Tuesday away to the Survivors at Almondsbury FC.

Capt. Pinder

Late Start for Inlaws match

The Newtonians will be playing a cup match prior to our match, which means that we are looking at a 9.15pm start.

Apologies for this, but Dickie Low is bigger than me ( and so is Tet and JD) and thats that !!

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society squeezed by the Wot-u-Wots

Despite being on the end of a 35 pin defeat, the Golfing Society rallied after the first pair of Gibbs and Taylor went down by 42 pins.

Welcoming back Crabtree and Williams to the middle pair, these two stalwarts managed to stem the tide to give Pinder and Tinney a faint chance of winning the game.

A fine score of 40 by Pinder was not enough and the Wot-u-Wots ran out comfortable winners by the end of the match.

Hopefully the team will be at full strength for next weeks home game against the Inlaws.

Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society Blinded by Essilor

Playing their second game of the week, the Golfing Society played their re-arranged game with Essilor.

Hoping to bounce back from their defeat on Monday, the Golfing Society's opening pair of Bowker & Tinney were immediately in trouble, scoring only 6 between them in the opening three ups.

Pearce and Pinder came on try and reduce the opening pair's deficit of 28 pins, but despite only losing a further 2 pins, left the anchor pair of Taylor and Gibbs too much to do, and the match was lost by 34 pins.

Next week's match against the Wot-u-Wots, the team will be boosted by the return of Rich Williams after missing the last two matches due to circumstances beyond his control !!?


Capt. Pinder

First Timers defeat Golfing Society for second time.

Despite the first pairing of Taylor and Lewis giving the Golfers a 10 pin lead, the inexperienced middle pairing of Bowker and Tinney lost 24 pins, and the game was beyond the final pair of Pearce & Pinder who lost a further 16 pins to hand victory to the First Timers by 30 pins.

For the Golfing Society, Terry Taylor top scored with a excellent 43 pin haul.

This was the Golfing Society's fourth defeat in the league this season.

Next game 8th February at home to the Wot-u-Wots.

Capt. Pinder

Averages - Combined

V Pearce 31.7857
S Pinder 30.7333
T Taylor 29.1818
R Williams 29.0714
M Tinney 26.9167
P Lewis 26.2500
H Bowker 26.1429
G Cason 25.3333
S Crabtree 24.3333
P Dack 21.0000
B Gibbs 9.0000

White Hart A Rounded Up

The Golfing Society gained revenge for their early season defeat, and ran out comfortable winners by 39 pins.

The first pair of Taylor and Lewis (back from illness and loss of form) pulled a comfortable 22 pin lead for the middle pairing of Tinney and Williams to improve the lead by a further nine pins.

The reliable final pairing of Pearce and Pinder saw the home side through to a well deserved victory.

This weeks top scorer was Rich Williams with a remarkable score of 46.

Ned Lewis was heard to say it was because Richard's son Dan was sticking up, and he was obviously told to put the skittles closer together !

Special mention should go to the WHA team for turning up on the day of Mike Parker's funeral, and despite having drunk their own weight in beer, still managed to turn in a creditable performance.

Next match Monday night at Blackhorse versus First Timers.

Capt. Pinder

Sticker Up Required for WHA match

Owing to a prior engagement (her sister's 17th Birthday Celebrations) Paige is unable to stick up this coming Thursday 25th Jan.

Any volunteers will be welcome !!!!!!


Capt. Pinder

Golfing Society Gunned Down By Lone Rangers

Due to delaying tactics by the Lone Rangers ( Dave Longman lost his book and threw his toys out of the pram) the match was delayed by some 10 minutes, as utter confusion reigned in the hunt for the lost book ( which was eventually found in Dave Longmans' coat pocket), and proved a forerunner of the misfortunes and ill luck which was to dog the Golfing Society throughout the evening.

The first pairing of Lewis & Tinney with a combined score of 38 ( congratulations Mike on this weeks top score of 29!), allowed the Lone Rangers to take an early lead of 4 pins.

The middle pairing of Bowker and Williams lost a further 12 pins and the match was virtually over.

Pearce and Pinder were unable to repair the damage and lost a further pin to lose the match by 17 pins in total.

All in all a disappointing result, and the team will be looking to bounce back next Thursday 25th January when they take on the White Hart A on home territory.

Capt. Pinder

Newtonians crushed

The Golfing Society revenged their early exit in this years All-in cup, by defeating the Newtonians by 40 pins in a re-arranged home match.

Showing three changes from the previous week, the result was never in doubt after the middle pairing of Tinney and Williams claimed a lead of 18 pins, for the anchor pair of Pearce and Pinder to pull a further 22 pins to seal another home victory.

Apologies go to the Gamblers who were kept waiting after Dickie Low forgot to tell them that they were on second match of the evening !!

Next weeks match is at The Plough, Thornbury on Thursday 18th January against the Lone Rangers.

Capt. Pinder

Newtonians - Game On

The postponed match against the Newtonians has been rescheduled for Thursday January 11th

8.00pm start

Capt. Pinder

Front Pin Cup Shocker

Wether it was lack of match fitness, Christmas hangover or New Year blues, this was a game where the Golfing Society were never to get their noses in front, finally losing by 3 pins to a third division side who were never fazed by their Premier Division opponents.

Howard Bowker top scored for the Golfers with a creditable 29 which included a memorable 9.

The anchor pair of Pearce & Pinder pulled back 13 pins to make an exciting but ultimately disappointing finish to a keenly contested match.

Next week the league match is cancelled on Tuesday night.

Capt. Pinder