Postponed from the original weekend due to the weather we finally got to play our inter-club triples tournament on 3rd August. It was a warm sunny afternoon and the draw was very kind, giving every team a mix of players to make it hard to predict who the winners would be.

With 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw there were 3 teams with 4 points each at the end of it, so it was decided based on the team that won the most ends. That honour went to Team C having won 9 ends, with Team F a close second at 8 ends and the trophy was presented by Bryan James. Bryan has organised the triples tournament for several years but has decided to step down this year. The club is therefore looking for someone to pick up the reigns in 2025.

​The Team C players were Helen Ledger, Chris Crampton and Richard Hill so congratulations go to all three.

Thursday evening August 1st saw the second annual NME Bowls Bash Challenge get under way.

With 16 pairs from companies across the estate involved it was a lively, fun and competitive event played in the best of spirits.

After two heats of 4 games the team with the highest score from each heat went through to the final play off of just 5 ends to decide the winning team.

Heat One Winners: Bruce and Dave of the Bookish Buccaneers

Heat Two Winners: Adam and Ellen of d&b Bowlers Team D

The winners of the final, Adam and Ellen of d&b Bowlers Team D, won by 20 points to 15 and were presented with the shield and wine by Jasper Chamberlain, the competition sponsors. The shield is off to be engraved and will be held by d&b Audiotechnik until next summer.

A huge thanks to Chamberlains Estate and to all the estate workers that attended and supported the event. Also to all the loyal NMBC members for marking, helping at the mat and catering for the 50 or so people that attended.

Here's looking forward to 2025 and to see which teams are gunning for their names on that trophy :-) 

In addition to being part of the winning Triples Team, Pat also made runner up in the Ladies County 2-wood singles so will make a separate trip to Leamington on 29th August. We wish her every success.