Buntingford Bowls Club '90 years young' '1922-2012'
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Last Update - 3rd February 2012
4th February - Don't forget to pay your subs for this season....
2nd February - Hertfordshire Bowls have published their fixtures for 2012. Please look on their website for details.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our members, partners, and friends of the club.
28th December - More photo's have now been added to the galleries. Please feel free to browse....
1st December - Congratulations to Eddie Plume as he was awarded Life Membership for his services to the club spanning over 3 decades. Eddie was also named as Club President for the 3rd time and became the first person in the clubs history to serve for a third term. The club is looking for a Vice President so please step forward if you are interested...... Bill Moules stepped down as Club Chairperson after a number of years. Many thanks for your service and we welcome Ted Gibbs into the chair. The committee changed hands with Mike Grimsdale taking office for the first time. Roger Evans remains Club Captain with Bryan Davies his vice. Dinah Geere continues as Ladies Captain with Grace Gibbs her vice
Don't forget the AGM on Thursday 1st December at 8.00pm. Please make every effort to attend - This is your club run by you for you.....
Buntingford Bowls Club will be holding a 'Competition Entry' night on Friday 22nd October at the club. This will be your opportunity to enter External Competitions for the 2012 season. External Competitions you can enter for on the night are for all Hertfordshire Bowls, EHBA, EHDWBA and EHBL competitions. Everyone is welcome.
16th October - Nominations are being accepted for Buntingford Bowls 'Club Officials' for the 2012 season. If you are interested in putting your name forward for an official position for next year please visit the clubhouse and mark your name next to the position you would like to be considered for. Posts will be confirmed during the AGM on December 1st.
It is with sad regret to announce the passing of Lou Purdy who lost her battle with illness. Lou was a great character and shared many good times with many members of all bowls clubs. Lou made many friends along the way and she will be greatly missed. Thoughts go to Len and family. The funeral will take place on October 13th at St Peter's Church in Buntingford.
2nd October - Another outdoor season draws to a close and some of the highlights are listed below. Thank you to each and every one of you that has represented the club in Friendly and competetive matches this year. The club cannot survive without the support of it's membership. Remember the Indoor season starts soon and you can represent your club at a number of different venues. Please visit your club and nominate. Good luck everybody.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Season Highlights for 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Champions - HBA East Area League Cup Winners - Buntingford's Men -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Runners Up - EHDWBA Anniversary Cup - Buntingford's Ladies EHDWBA Millenium Cup Singles - Dinah Geere -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Semi Finalists - HBA Top Team - Buntingford's Men HBA County League - Buntingford's Men HBA County Under 30's Singles - Carl Frostick EHBL Ranson Cup - Buntingford's Men EHDWBA Triples - Grace Gibbs, Val Moules & Beat Stone EHDWBA Pairs - Val Moules & Beat Stone EHBA Mixed Pairs - Beat Stone & John Stone EHBA Fours - M Grimsdale, R Brown, R Kinchin & B Dingley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quarter-Finalist - HBA County Pairs - Carl Frostick & Scott Wake EHBA Thurgood Cup - Buntingford's Men EHBA Lyndhurst Trophy - Buntingford's Men EHBA Champion of Champions - Mark Plume EHBA Pairs - Roger Evans & John Powell EHDWBA Pairs - Jenny Hawes & Dinah Geere -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neutral Green - HBA Unbadged Singles - Ken Mulqueen HBA County Singles - Carl Frostick -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd - EHBL Division 3 - Buntingford's Men -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 Appearances for Hertfordshire Bowls Association - Mark Plume -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HBA Middleton Cup Player - Mark Plume HBA Middleton Cup Trialists - Roger Evans, Carl Frostick HBA Players - Dinah Geere, Roger Evans, Carl Frostick & Mark Plume -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Finalist - National Champion of Champions - Mark Plume -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 New members joined Buntingford Bowls Club this season -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eddie Plume and his Coaching sessions that we've all benefited from --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Our Friendly matches have been just that - 'friendly'. With 5 results still to come in, the Club won 9 matches and came second in 31, with four cancelled by the opposition (maybe they were too scared to play us). It has definitely been a case of 'it's the taking part that counts'.........
18th September - After winning the HBA East Area Cup, Buntingford's Men were beaten by just 1 shot in the Semi Finals of the HBA County League Play Offs at Garston. Buntingford were drawn to play against 7 times Champions Roebuck Bowls Club who bought a very strong team with them containing 6 current, or previous HBA Middleton Cup Players. In a hard fought match it came down to the very last end across the two rinks when the result was decided by a fortunate 'wick' with Roebucks last bowl coming in for shot. It was a disappointing end to a great match for Buntingford, but another great achievement to reach this stage of the competition. The Team was - Roger Evans, John Hicks, John Powell, mark Plume, John Stone, Ken Mulqueen, Carl Frostick and Scott Wake.
15th September - Commiserations to Buntingford's Ladies as they were beaten in the Final of the EHDWBA Anniversary (Top Six) competition. The Ladies became the first ever team from Buntingford to reach an External Competition Final and deserve every credit for reaching the Final. The squad was Dinah Geere, Jenny Hawes, Val Moules, Mary Smith, Beat Stone, Rosemary Webber, Joan Branagan, Grace Gibbs and Kath Thrower
15th September - Commiserations to Dinah Geere as she was beaten in the Final of the EHDWBA. Dinah created history by becoming only the second female player from Buntingford to reach an external competition Final. A tremendous acheivement to reach this stage of the competition.
12th September - Good Luck to our Ladies on EHDWBA Finals Day. Visitors welcome so please come along to support your club.
4th September - BUNTINGFORD ARE THE CHAMPIONS Buntingford's Men have WON the East Area League Cup with a 9 shot victory against Hoddesdon & Rye Park. Buntingford were running away with it at the beginning with the rink skipped by Scott Wake taking a 10-0 lead, and the rink skipped by Mark Plume taking an 18-5 lead. Buntingford were then pegged back as the score reduced to just three shots over the two rinks towards the end of the match but they kicked on to record an excellent victory. This is now a record 5th victory in this competition and they now take their place in the HBA semi Finals against Roebuck on Sunday 18th September. The winning squad was - Carl Frostick, Eddie Plume, John Hicks, John Powell, John Stone, Ken Mulqueen, Mark Plume, Roger Evans, Scott Wake.
Thank you to the supports that bbraved the weather - Jenny, Rosemary, Beat, Denise, Mike Grimsdale, and it was nice to see former member Andy Iles turn up to support with his twin daughters.
3rd September -CLUB FINALS RESULTS
Finals Day Headlines Dinah Geere and Mark Plume both retained their respective Club Singles Championships. This was Dinah's 3rd Ladies Singles Championship in a row and Mark Plume's 11th Title in this Competition. Both Dinah Geere and Mark Plume also won their respective Handicap Singles to record the 'Double'.
Jenny Hawes and Carl Frostick both won 2 Finals on the day. Carl also retained his Four Wood Pairs Championship.
The Men's Two Wood Pairs competition went to and extra end with Mike Grimsdale and Roger Evans recording their first Championship in this competition.
There was also an exciting finish in the Two Wood Singles Plate with the score finishing 21-20 to Carl Frostick.
Ken Mulqueen won his first Mixed Pairs Championship with partner Jenny Hawes.
Championship Singles Men Mark Plume 21-13 Phil Geere Ladies Dinah Geere 21 - 7 Val Moules
Handicap Singles Men Mark Plume 26 - 21 Scott Wake Ladies Dinah Geere 24 - 13 Denise Stone
Four Wood Pairs Men Phil Geere & Carl Frostick 18 - 15 George Thrower & John Stone Ladies Gloria Cheeseman & Jenny Hawes 24-18 Jackie Thomas & Rose Webber
Two Wood Pairs Men - Mike Grimsdale & Roger Evans 19 - 18 (After Extra End) T Mcdonagh & M Plume Ladies - Beat Stone & Liz Cooper walkover Dinah Geere & (Jean Cook)
Mixed Pairs Jenny Hawes & Ken Mulqueen 33 - 12 Jenny Brown & Roger Evans
Boniwell Singles John Stone 21 - 19 Len Purdy
Williams Singles Mick Cheeseman 21 - 8 Mary Lankester
2 Wood Singles Plate Carl Frostick 21 - 20 Denise Stone
New Members Singles Paul Booth 34 - 7 Peter Hill
29th August - Val Moules and Beat Stone were narrowly beaten in the Semi Finals of the EHDWBA Pairs. A fantastic achievement to reach this stage of the competition.
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR FINALISTS ON CLUB FINALS DAY SATURDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER - Schedule 9.30am - Ladies 4 Wood Pairs Final R Webber & J Thomas v J Hawes & G Cheeseman 9.30am - Mens 2 Wood Pairs Final M Grimsdale & R Evans v T McDonagh & M Plume
10.00am - Ladies Handicap Singles Final Dinah Geere v Denise Stone 10.00am - Boniwell Singles Final John Stone v Len Purdy
12.30pm - Mens Handicap Singles Final Scott Wake v Mark Plume 12.30pm - Williams Singles Final Mick Cheeseman v Mary Lankester
2.00pm - Mixed Pairs Final J Brown & R Evans v J Hawes & K Mulqueen 2.00pm - 2 Wood Singles Plate Final Denise Stone v Carl Frostick
3.00pm - Ladies Championship Singles Final Dinah Geere v Val Moules
3.30pm - Mens Championship Singles Final Phil Geere v Mark Plume
Still to be scheduled - Mens 4 Wood Pairs Final & New Members Singles Final
Finals Headline News - - Husband and wife, Phil and Dinah Geere are playing in their respective Club Championship Singles Finals. Phil in his first appearance in the Mens Championship Singles Finals, and Dinah aiming for a hat-trick of wins in her 3rd consequetive Ladies Championship Singles Final. - Mark Plume is playing in his 13th Mens Championship Singles Final. - Val Moules competes in her first Ladies Championship Singles Final. - Mark Plume and Scott Wake are meeting in a Singles Finals for the 8th time and their 15th Final in total. - Gloria Cheeseman is playing in her 3rd Ladies Four Wood Pairs Final, 10 years after her first appearance. - Tom McDonagh reaches his 4th Two Wood Pairs final in the last 5 years. - Mark Plume reaches his 10th Two Wood Pairs Final. - Roger Evans has reached the Mens Two Wood Pairs Final and the Mixed Pairs Final for the first time. - Mary Lankester has reached her first final in 11 years. - Ken Mulqueen has reached his first Mixed Pairs Final. Jackie Thomas has reached the final of the Ladies Four Wood Pairs for the second year in a row. - Rosemary Webber plays in her 10th Ladies Four Wood Pairs Final.
26th August - Buntingford's Men will play Hoddesdon and Rye Park in the Final of the HBA East Area Cup on Sunday 4th September at Cheshunt Bowls Club 10.00am. Please come along and support your Club.
26th August - Congratulations to Buntingford's Ladies at they have reached the Final of the EHDWBA Anniversary Cup with a win over Havers Park in the Semi Finals. Grace Gibbs and Jenny Hawes won the Pairs. Val Moules, Kath Thrower and Rosemary Webber won the Triples. Beat Stone went down in the Singles. Well Done Ladies and Good Luck in the Final.
26th August - Buntingford's Men were pipped into 3rd place in Division 3 of the East Herts Bowls League by just 1 point and just miss out on promotion.
25th August - Grace Gibbs, Val Moules and Beat Stone's great run in the EHDWBA Triples competition came to an end at the Semi Final stage with a defeat against a strong Triple from Sele Farm.
13th - 29th August - The Bowls England National Championships are currently in progress at Worthing. Why don't you check on the latest competition news and see how the Hertfordshire players are performing? www.bowlsengland.com
18th August - Val Moules and Beat Stone have continued their fine run in the EHDWBA Pairs competition and are now at the Semi Final stage. We wish them well as they play for a place in the Final.
16th August - Congratulations to Dinah Geere as she has reached the Final of the EHDWBA Millenium Cup Singles with a fine win over Brenda Bennett from Bishop's Stortford. Dinah led 17 - 4 before being pegged back to 17-17. Dinah then came on strong to win 21-18. The Final will be played at Rosehill on Sptember 15th.
14th August - Buntingford played host to the East Area versus the North Area in their 6 rink League match. Representing the East for Buntingford were Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, John Powell and Mark Plume. Playing on Rink 1, they finished as the highest winning rink. The East Area won overall 18 points to 4. In his speech the North area Secretary commented on the excellent hospitality and said that this was the best meal any club had provided in the County to date. Great comments for a great club and many thanks go to Eddie Plume for being the Head Chef, and thanks to all of his helpers.
13th August - Roger Evans, Carl Frostick & Mark Plume represented Hertfordshire in their Eastern Counties League match against Essex. All 3 played together on the same rink but were defeated by 7 shots on their rink.
12th August - Buntingford's ladies had a magnificent victory in their Quarter Final match of the EHWDBA Anniversay cup. They won their game 2-1 and now take their place in the Semi Finals.
12th August - A brave effort by Beat and John Stone as they were beaten by just 2 shots in their Semi Final Match of the EHBA Mixed pairs competition.
11th August - Buntingford's Men have topped their group in the Hertfordshire Bowls Association County League. They had to beat Bishop's Stortford by 4 points to 2, and duly did so in a closely fought match. They have now reached the FINAL OF THE EAST AREA LEAGUE CUP for the second year running and will play Cheshunt on Sunday 4th September.
10th August - Bob Dingley's merry men led their semi final of the EHBA Fours competition 9-4 but were unable to sustain their lead.They went out to HBA Middleton Cup player John Dowler after a brave effort. The team was Mike Grimsdale, Rick Brown, Ray Kinchin and Bob Dingley.
9th August - Ladies Gala day was a success with 22 teams taking part this year. Sawbridgeworth were the winners with Whit Hern second.
7th August - John Powell and Roger Evans have been knocked out of the Quarter Final stage of the EHBA Pairs.
6th August - The Men's Gala Day was won by John Dowler (Northaw & Cuffley), Micky Giron-Towers and Dale Large from Ware. Our own John Hicks, John Jones and David Menzies were Runners Up.
4th August - Grace Gibbs, Val Moules and Beat Stone have reached the Semi Finals of the EHDWBA Triples Semi Finals. This is the first time a triple from Buntingford has reached this stage of the competition. We wish them well as they play for a place in the Final.
3rd August - Val Moules and Beat Stone have reached the Quarter Finals of the EHDWBA Pairs.
3rd August - Congratulations to Dinah Geere as she has reached the Seni Finals of the Millenium Cup Singles competition. All the best in the Semi Finals Dinah!
1st August - Buntingford's Men were beaten by 4 points to 2 in their latest HBA County League Match against Sawbridgeworth. Only a 6-0 victory in their last match against Bishop's Stortford will see them top the group and reach the East Area Cup Final.
30th July - After a very close match Buntingford's Men were just beaten in the Semi Finals of the HBA 'Top Team' competition by Harpenden. It was a fantastic acheivement to reach this stage of the competition for only the second time in the clubs history and all the players should be commended for their efforts. Squad - Bryan Davies, Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Mike Grimsdale, John Hicks, Ken Mulqueen, Eddie Plume, Mark Plume, John Powell, John Stone and Scott Wake.
29th July - Mark Plume and Scott Wake represented the HBA County 'Past' Under 30 Players against the current HBA Under 30 team which included Carl Frostick in a 'Top Team' challenge match at Garston bowls club. The 'Past' players ran out winners with Scott Wake and Mark Plume comfortably winning the Triples match. Carl played with past Buntingford member Matt Coppen in the Pairs match and was pipped at the post.
28th July - Our best wishes go to Gwen Mayo who has been unwell of late. Hope you feel better soon.
27th July - Buntingford continued their good start to their HBA County League campaign with another victory and a maximum 6 points against Havers Park.
27th July - Congratulations to Carl Frostick, Mark Plume and Roger Evans as they have been selected for the forthcoimg HBA Eastern Counties League match against Essex.
26th July - The men's HBA County 'Top Team' Semi Final will be held at Welwyn Garden City at 9.30am on Saturday 30th July. Buntingford will play against Harpenden. Please come along and support your club in this excellent competition.
24th July - Buntingford's Men currently lie in 2nd place in the EHBL Division 3 just 1 point behind the leaders.
22nd July - Carl Frostick came unstuck for the second year running as he was defeated in the HBA County Under 30 Singles semi final stage. A great acheivement to reach this stage of the competition.
20th July - Bob Dingley and his merry men have reached the semi-finals of the EHBA Fours competition with a fine win over an experienced team at Bishop's Stortford.
20th July - John and Beat Stone have reached the Semi Finals of the EHBA Mixed Pairs compeition with a win against Roy Pratt & Sue Luck.
18th June - Buntingford's Men have been knocked out of the EHBA Thurgood Cup with a defeat at Allenbury's.
17th July - Buntingford's Men have reached the HBA County Semi-Final of the 'Team Ten' Competition with a narrow victory over Oak Hill. This is a Singles, Pairs, Triples & Fours competition and to reach this stage is a tremendous achievement. Carl Frostick & Scott Wake won the Pairs, Bryan Davies, John Hicks, Ken Mulqueen & Mark Plume won the Fours. John Stone was narrowly beaten in the Singles, and Roger Evans, Eddie Plume & John Powell went down in the Triples. This meant the match score was tied at 2-2, and it went to shot difference. Buntingford prevailed by 1 shot and go through to the Semi Finals.
16th July - New Member profiles and photograph's have now been added.
15th July - Val Moules, Beat Stone & Grace Gibbs have reached the Quarter Finals of the EHDWBA Triples competition. Earlier Val Moules, Jenny Hawes, Beat Stone and Dinah Geere were defeated in the EHDWBA Fours.
14th July - Roger Hosier passed away this week after a long battle with illness. For those who knew Roger, he was a great friend of the club and a regular member of the East Hertfordshire Bowling Association. Our thoughts are with his family.
14th July - Jenny Hawes & Dinah Geere have won through to the Quarter Finals of the EHWDBA Pairs competition.
13th July - Carl Frostick & Scott Wake's run in the HBA County Pairs competition came to an end with a Quarter Final defeat against England International player Andrew Briden.
12th July - Buntingford's Men advanced to the Semi Finals of the EHBL Ranson Cup with a 14 shot victory over Havers Park. The rink skipped by Scott Wake won by 3, and the away rink skipped by John Powell won by 11 shots.
10th July - Carl Frostick's run in the EHBA Singles came to an end against Richard Adams from Hertford. On a terrible green Carl was beaten 21-17.
10th July - Mark Plume's run in the EHBA Champion of Champions came to an end with a Quarter Final loss against Alan Hutchison from Bishop's Stortford. From a winning position of 11-3 up, Mark was unable to capatalise.
9th July - Congratulations to Phil Geere as he was triumphant in the Fixed Jack Competition. Runner Up was Frank Beale. A good turn out saw 27 members take part.
9th July - Hertfordshire were defeated 18 points to 4 against Leicestershire in the recent Middleton Cup Match. The defeat ended Hertfordshire's chances of progressing to the Quarter Finals. On a positive note Mark Plume's rink won by 16 shots and ensured his rink remained unbeaten in the competition with 4 wins out of 4 games. This was the only unbeaten rink for Hertfordshire and a tremendous acheivement.
8th July - Roger Evans run to the Quarter Finals of the EHBA Officers Singles came to an end with a defeat against Jim Parsley from Sele Farm.
8th July - Ken Mulqueen was defeated 21-18 in the Neutral Green stages (last 16) of the HBA County Unbadged Competition.
7th July - Carl Frostick bowed out of the HBA County Singles Neutral Green stages (last 16) with a defeat against last years Runner Up John Godman.
6th July - Carl Frostick & Scott Wake have won through to the Quarter Finals of the HBA County Pairs competition with a thumping 24-12 win. They now play the reigning Champions and England International Andrew Briden.
6th July - Buntingford's Men crashed out of the EHBA Lyndhurst competition with a defeat against Allenbury's.
5th July - Dinah Geere has reached the Quarter Finals of the EHDWBA 'Millenium Cup' with a win over Buntingford Colleague Grace Gibbs. The Millenium Cup is eligible for players that have not previously won an EHDWBA Trophy.
5th July - Buntingford's Men recorded a maximum 6 points in their recent EHBL match against Table topping Roebuck. The win helps Buntingford to mid-table in the division.
5th July - Val Moules & Beat Stone together with Jenny Hawes & Dinah Geere advanced to the next round of the EHWDBA Pairs with wins at Hertford.
4th July - Buntingford's Ladies became 'Record Breakers' when they recorded their biggest win in the Ladies Monday Evening against Rosehill. Val Moules, Kath Thrower, Mary Smith and Beat Stone ran out 36-11 winners.
4th July - Mark Plume's run to the Hertfordshire Area Final (last 64 nationally) of the National Champion of Champions came to an end with a loss to England Inernational Player Matthew Coppen.
4th July - Roger Evans defeated Don Fox to reach the Quarter Finals of the EHBA Officers Singles.
3rd July - Buntingford's men have reach the Quarter Finals of the HBA Top Team competition with a 21/2 points to 11/2 win over Potters Bar. Mark Plume was heavily beaten in the Singles. The Fours rink of Terry Porter (making his debut for Buntingford in a competetive bowls match), Dave Menzies, John Stone & John Hicks managed a draw. Roger Evans, Eddie Plume and John Powell managed to win by 3 shots in the Triples, and Carl Frostick & Scott Wake won by a cricket score in the Pairs.
2nd July - Roger Evans & Carl Frostick were on the highest winning rink when Hertfordshire played Norfolk in their Eastern Counties League Match. The rink winning 27-13. Hertfordshire won the match by 15 points to 7.
1st July - Buntingford's men got off to winning start in their first HBA County League Match. Both rinks won with Carl Frosticks rink winning by 1 shot, and John Powell's rink winning by 5 against Hertford Castle.
30th June - Buntingford's first 'Club night' got off to a successful start with 18 members turning up to play in a randomnly drawn Triples competition. Club night will now continue every Thursday evening from 6pm.
30th June - Carl Frostick pipped Mark Plume 21-20 to progress to the Neutral Green stages of the HBA County Singles. Scott Wake went out to Gary Warrender after a brave fightback.
29th June - Congratulations to Carl Frostick and Scott Wake after they won through to the Neutral Green stages of the HBA County Pairs with a 27-9 win at Ware.
29th June - John Stone & John Hicks advanced to the next round of the EHBA Pairs.
29th June - Beat Stone & Jenny Hawes were beaten in the EHWDBA Pairs competition.
28th June - Roger Evans beat Don Fox in his recent match in the EHBA Officers Singles
27th June - Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Scott Wake and Mark Plume were beaten by just 2 shots in their 3rd round match in the HBA County Fours - sometimes you don't have to be good to win, just damn lucky.........
26th June - Mark Plume has won through to the 5th Round of the National Champion of Champions with a 21-15 win against Gordon Price from Shire Park. The win puts Mark in the last 64 Nationally and he will now face England International Matthew Coppen for a place in the Area Final.
25th June - Hertfordshire came unstuck against Suffolk at Felixstowe in the Middleton Cup Match by 16 points to 6. With 1 game to go, a win against Leicestershire by a minimum 18 points to 4 will see them through to the Quarter Finals. On Mark Plume's rink they continued their winning ways with another victory. The rink has now won all 3 of their games in the competition so far.
24th June - Congratulations to ken Mulqueen as he has reached the Neutral Green stages of the HBA Unbadged Singles with a thumping 21-7 win against A Penfold from Hertford Castle. The win puts Ken into the last 16 of the competition.
23rd June - Buntingford's Men won through their 1st Round match in the EHBA Thurgood Cup with a record breaking win against Sawbridgeworth. The win over the two rinks was 50 shots to 30.
22nd June - Carl Frostick & Scott Wake recorded a 24-14 victory in their 3rd Round HBA County Pairs Match. Roger Evans & Mark Plume were unfortunately defeated on the same night in their match.
22nd June - Val Moules and Beat Stone came unstuck by 2 shots in their recent EHDWBA Two Wood Pairs Match.
21st June - Carl Frostick, John Powell and Bill Moules (subbing for Ken Mulqueen) were beaten in the HBA Triples 3rd Round 11-18 on a very heavy green at Datchworth.
20th June - Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Scott Wake and Mark Plume won through to the 3rd round of the HBA County Fours with a big win over Norman Cook's rink from Hertford.
18th & 19th June - Congratulations to Eddie Plume as he reached the milestone of 65. Fantastic turn out at the club to celebrate on the Saturday evening, then family and friends for a sit down meal on the Sunday. Eddie is a very generous man who spent a fair penny to feed and water us all - CHEERS!!! Many thanks to all of those that served behind the bar on Saturday and a special mention to John Powell for his long solo stint on Sunday.
19th June - Well done to Buntingford's Men for winning the EHBL Ranson Cup match against table topping Welwyn & District. A close match win saw Buntingford win by the odd shot and advance to the Quarter Finals.
18th June - Mark Plume continued winning way with Hertfordshire in the Middleton Cup match against Northamptonshire. Herts won the match 18 points to 4, and Mark won on his rink by 3 shots.
17th June - Jenny Hawes & Beat Stone advanced to the next round of the County Pairs with a win at Northaw and Cuffley.
16th June - Scott Wake, Mark Plume and Carl Frostick all won their HBA County Singles matches. Unfortunately Roger Evans went out at the same stage. Scott won 21-18, Mark recovered from 6-0 down to win 21-8, Carl won over at Whit Hern. Mark will now face Carl for a place in the Neutral green stages of the competition.
15th June - Buntingford's Men have started their EHBL Division 3 campaign with a Win, Lose & and Draw in their first 3 matches.
15th June - Jenny Hawes, Val Moules, Beat Stone & Dinah Geere won through to the next round of the EHDWBA Fours with a win against Northaw & Cuffley.
15th June - After being 10-5 down, Roger Evans & Mark Plume scored 25 shots in the next 8 ends to win through to the 3rd round of the HBA County Pairs. The final score being 31-11. Carl Frostick & Scott Wake recovered from a slow start to win 28-12 in their HBA County Pairs match.
14th June - Carl Frostick, Ken Mulqueen & John Powell eased through to the 3rd round of the HBA County Triples. Roger Evans, Scott Wake and Mark Plume went out to Gary Warrender from Hertford Castle.
14th June - Jenny Hawes & Dinah Geere advanced to the next round of the EHDWBA Pairs.
13th June - Ray Kinchin & Bob Dingley went out to Much Hadham in the EHBL Pairs competition.
13th June - Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Scott Wake & Mark Plume advanced to the 3rd round of the HBA County Fours with a convincing 24-9 win against Pete Agnews four from Bengeo. Mick Cheeseman, Phill Geere, John Stone and John Hicks went out to John Dowlers four from Northaw & Cuffley.
12th June - Congratulations to Carl Frostrick who has made it through to the Semi Finals of the HBA County Under 30 Singles. His semi final match will be on Friday 22nd July at Hatfield. This is the second year in a row that Carl has made it through this far.
9th June - Buntingfords Men advanced to the Quarter Finals of the EHBA Lyndhurst Trophy with a heavy defaet of Whit Hern. Carl Frostick, Ken Mulqueen and John Powell won the away leg by 9 shots, and Roger Evans, Eddie Plume and Mark Plume won by 15 shots on the home leg.
9th June - Bob Dingley and his merry men advanced to the next round of the EHBA Fours with a thumping win against Sawbridgeworth. Rick Brown, Mike Grimsdale & Ray Kinchin joined Bob in a magnificent victory.
9th June - John Hicks, John Stone & Stan Keen went out of the HBA County Triples Competition to Cheshunt.
8th June - Roger Evans and John Powell won the 'Battle of Buntingford' with a win against Carl Frostick and Scott Wake in the EHBA Pairs competition. The final score being 23-9.
7th June - Buntingford's Men won their second round match of the HBA 'Top Team' competition with a 3-1 victory at Clarence Park, St Albans. On a very poor green Roger Evans, Eddie Plume and John Powell were convincing winners in the Triples. Carl Frostick & Scott Wake won by 2 shots in the Pairs, and Mark Plume came back from 15-9 and 19-14 to win the singles 21-19. The Fours of Mike Grimsdale, John Stone, John Hicks and Ken Mulqueen came back from a poor start in their match to lose by just 10 shots.
6th June - Mark Plume has won through to the Quarter Finals of the EHBA Champion of Champions with a 21-12 win against Bob Spence from Whit Hern.
5th June - Dinah Geere & Mark Plume bowed out at the 3rd Round stage of the National Mixed Pairs competition.
4th June - Hertfordshire Bowls Association got off to a winning start in the Inter Counties Middleton Cup competition with a 17 points to 5 win over Cambridgeshire. Mark Plume playing with Martin Tasker-Poland, John Simmons & Martin Coles won by 7 shots on their rink.
2nd June - Ken Mulqueen has made it through to the 3rd Round of the HBA Unbadged Singles. Ken is now just 1 round away from reaching the Neutral Green stages of the competition.
2nd June - Bill and Val Moules bowed out of the EHBL Mixed Pairs competition at Sele Farm.
31st May - Mark Plume has been named in the starting team for the Middleton Cup game against Cambridgeshire this Saturday (4th June). This is a 6 rink National competition that pits Hertfordshire against other Counties. 30th May - Mark Plume advanced to the 4th Round of the National Champion of Champions Competition with a hard fought win against M Coles jnr from Garston. Recovering from 11-2 down, Mark won through 21-17.
30th May - Mark Plume has been named in the Middleton Cup Squad. The squad consists of the 'top 30' players in Hertfordshire. 24 players will then be picked to play in the National Inter-Counties competition.
28th May - Mark Plume represented Herts BA in the recent match against Suffolk. Mark won by 7 shots on his rink and Herts won by 2 shots overall.
27th May - Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, John Powell & Scott Wake won through to the next round of the EHBA Fours. with only 3 ends to play the lads found themselves 6 shots behind, but they fought back top win by 1 shot.
26th May - Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Mark Plume & Scott Wake all won through to the 3rd round of the HBA County Singles. Carl battled back from 11-0 down to win. Scott won a nailbiter 21-20. Mark, after leading 13-4 won 21-16, and Roger Evans came through 21-14.
25th May - Carl Frostick & Scott Wake comfortably won their first round match in the HBA County Pairs.
25th May - Mark Plume advanced to the 3rd round of the National Champion of Champions.
24th May - Dinah Geere & Mark Plume have won through to the 3rd round of the National Mixed Pairs after a thrilling win at Shire Park. After dropping the first 6 ends they fought back to win 17-14.
24th May - Roger Evans, Ken Mulqueen & John Powell went out at the first round stage of the EHBA Triples.
22nd May - Buntingford's Men crashed out in the second Round of the National Club Two Fours against Rosedale. With John Powell dropping out through illness - (get well soon John) the team changed just before kick off. The rink skipped by Scott Wake went down heavily, and the rink skipped by Mark Plume won, but not by enough shots.
21st May - Mark Plume played his 100th gamefor Hertfordshire BowlsAssociation against Cambridgeshire. Playing with England Trialist Martin Coles, they were up against the National Fours Champions. Also included in the opposing rink was an England International Player and the English Bowler of the Year. In a close fought match only 1 shot decided the outcome. 20th May - Scott Wake, Carl Frostic & Roger Evans all advanced through the first round of the HBA County Singles.
19th May - Roger Evans & John Powell, together with Carl Frostick & Scott Wake advanced through the first round of the EHBA Pairs competition. In the second round they unfortunately now meet each other.
18th May - Buntingford's Men came through a tough match against Bengeo in the EHBA Lyndhurst competition. Roger Evans, Ken Mulqueen & Mark Plume were beaten by 7 shots on the home leg. Carl Frostick, John Powell & Scott Wake won by 10 shots on the away leg to see the team through.
18th May - Dinah Geere was beaten in the first round of the National Champion of Champions.
17th May - Mark Plume advanced to the second round of the National Champion of Champions after beating Harry Wright 21-9 at Sele Farm.
16th May - The Ladies got their defence underway of the Monday Evening Ladies League with a fine win over Stansted 20-16.
16th May - Roger Evans was pipped at the post 19-21 in the EHBA Officers singles over on a very heavy and very poor green at Northaw & Cuffley
14th May - Dinah Geere & Mark Plume advanced to the second round of the National Mixed Pairs with a 22-10 win over Pete Rees from Potten End. (all I can say is that it was a good job Dinah was playing....). Jenny Hawes and Eddie Plume went out to Rick and Sue Catchpole from Harpenden. Jenny and Eddie fought back from 15-7 down to 15-15, but just fell short in the end.
12th May - Buntingford's Ladies won the Alma Skinner Cup at Sawbridgeworth. Tied at 32-32 after 18 ends across the 2 Triples, Buntingford picked up 2 shots on the extra ends to win the Trophy - Well Done Ladies.
12th May - John Jones, Rick Brown & Frank Beale were beaten iin the EHBA Triples against Sawbridgeworth.
11th May - Buntingford progressed in the EHBL Ranson Cup with a convincing win over Rosehill. The rink skipped by John Powell went down by 2 shots, with the rink skipped by Mark Plume winning by 21 shots. Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Scott Wake and Mark Plume rattled off 12 ends in a row to lead 29-7 after being tied at 7-7 after 8 ends.
10th May - The Club entered the National Over 60's Mixed Two Fours competition for the first time and travelled to Herts Watford. On a heavy green Buntingford won 1 of the 2 rinks but went down by 6 shots overall.
9th May - Roger Evans won't have a chance to be Runner Up 3 times in a row in the EHBA Two Wood Pairs after being beaten in the first round with new partner John Powell.
8th May - Buntingford went out of the National Top Club competition with a 3-2 points defeat to Welwyn Garden City. Buntingford won the Two Wood Singles and the Fours, but were beaten in the Singles, Pairs and Triples.
23rd April - Well Done to George Swaby on winning the recent Spoon Drive.
16th April - Thank you to everyone that attended the Open Day. In glorious sunshine 18 people turned up to visit the club and have a game on the green. Don't forget the 'FREE LESSONS' begin on the 1st May and run every Sunday during the month of May.
16th April - Well Done to Carl Frostick as he completed the London Marathon in 4 hours and 30 minutes. Please continue to Sponsor Carl on the link below.
14th April - Congratulations to John Hicks and Dinah Geere. Both have been selected to represent Hertfordshire in a forthcoming Match. Dinah has been picked to play on Thursday 2nd June against the EHDWBA at Sawbridgeworth. John has been picked to play on Wednesday 1st June against the Eastern Counties Bowls Association at Bishop's Stortford.
9th April - All National Competition draws are now showing on the Bowls England website. www.bowlsengland.com
7th April - Congratulations to Carl Frostick, Roger Evans and Mark Plume who have all been selected for a HBA Middleton Cup trial this year. 54 players have been selected and for those that aren't aware - The Middleton Cup squad consists of the top 24 players that represent Hertfordshire in the Inter County Competition. Mark has also been selected for the forthcoming Eastern Counties Matches against Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. These also count towards Middleton Cup selection. Scott Wake has decided not to nominate this season as he has decided to concentrate on becoming a proud Father.
6th April - Bit belated but CONGRATULATIONS to Scott Wake. He became a Daddy at the end of February. 'Colby Anthony Wake' is doing fine. All the best to Scott & Toni.
5th April - Fixtures for 2011 have now been updated.
5th April - Event for 2011 & 2012 have now been updated.
Please visit the pages - Fixtures 2011 and Events 2011 for full details.
4th April - All HBA Competitions are now posted on the HBA Website.
25th March - Congratulations to Mark and Jayne Plume on their Wedding. Photograph showing in Photo Gallery 2.
20th February - HBA have published their fixtures for 2011. Please visit the HBA website for details. HBA have also sent through the nomination sheets for their matches. If you wish to nominate for any HBA County Matches please speak to John Hicks.
20th February - East Herts Bowls Association Competitions for 2011 have now been posted. The draws have bought up some intriguing matches. please visit the EHBA website for the latest news.
19th February - Get well soon Bill Moules
19th February - Our condolences go out to Mary Smith who lost her husband this week. Although Bill was not a bowler he was often seen down the club. Our best wishes go to Mary
5th January - It is with sad regret to announce the passing of Denny Webb. Denny passed away on Christmas Day. Denny was a life member at Buntingford Bowls Club and had been a member of the club for nearly 50 years. He won his first trophy, the Four Wood Pairs in 1964. Denny was also a Past President. Our thoughts are with his family. 2010 News
22nd December - It is with sad regret to announce the passing of Bob McComb. Bob was a member at Ware Bowls club and made many friends throughout the County. Bob began at Bengeo Bowls Club many years ago and his greatest honour came when he became Hertfordshire County President in 2008. Bob was a great character. and will be missed.
26th November - It is with sad regret to announce the passing of 2 of our former members, Jack Pamphlett and Alf 'Robo' Roberts. Jack was a member of the club for a few years but found himself more at home on the golf course looking for his golf balls in the rough. 'Robo' a former Club Captain and Greenkeeper was a larger than life character that won many friends over his time at the club. Condolences go out to the families of both Jack &' Robo'.
3rd November - Please visit the links on the left hand side menu of the 'Home Page'. A new page has been added - 'Club Honours'. New photograph's have now beed loaded into Photo Gallery 1 & 2. Presentation Evening Photograph's have been also been added. Photo History has been updated with lots of photo's from 'yester-year'. More Profile Photo's have been added to 'Past & Current Member' Profiles
19th September - Buntingford's fine run to the County League Finals ended with a valiant defeat against Garston. Playing arguably the best team in Hertfordshire and on their home green, Buntingford were beaten at the Semi Final stage of the HBA County League. It was a highly competetive match and at one stage Buntingford were within 3 shots of the hosts but just came up short in the end. Tom McDonagh made his debut in a competetive match for Buntingford and he couldnt have made it in a more high profile game. The team deserve every credit for reaching this stage of the competition.
7th September - Unfortunately Jenny Hawes & Dinah Geere were beaten in the Semi Finals of the EHDWBA Pairs. A fantastic acheivement for the Buntingford Pair to reach that stage of the competition, and this equals the furthest any Ladies Pair from Buntingford have progressed in an External Competition. The last Pair being Beat Stone & Val Moules back in 2008.
5th September -BUNTINGFORD ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!! Buntingford's men win the HBA East Area Cup after a 1 shot win against Ware. With Buntingford 7 shots behind with 4 ends to play, Scott Wake's rink picked up a 5 on the 20th end and Mark Plume's rink picked up a single shot. This meant that Buntingford then went into the 21st end 1 shot behind. Both rinks then picked up a single and that was enough to see Buntingford victorious and through to the HBA County League Finals. This match saw Mark Plume win his 50th Competetive title. It also saw Scott Wake's playing in his 50th competetive final.
5th September - Roger Evans finishes as Runner up in the East Herts Bowls Association Officers Singles Final. Roger led 20-13 before being pipped at the post 21-20. Roger Evans & Mark Plume finish Runners Up in the East Herts Two Wood Pairs Final for the second year in a row after being beaten 11-16. The opposition brought in a sub to replace the lead just before the start of the game. They replaced the '82 year old' lead, with an ex Middlesex County Player - and he proved to be the difference............
4th September -CLUB FINALS DAY RESULTS 2010 - Headlines Dinah Geere retains the Ladies Championship Singles. Mark Plume wins his 10th Mens Singles Championship. Bryan Davies is Runner Up in the Williams Singles for the 3rd year in a row. Jenny Hawes retains the Ladies Two Wood Pairs Championship. Phill Geere wins his first Boniwell Singles Championship. Bill Moules and Val Moules both win the Two Wood Pairs.
Full Club Finals Day Results
Mens Championship Singles - Mark Plume 21-15 Bryan Davies Ladies Championship Singles - Dinah Geere 21-11 Jenny Hawes
Mens Handicap Singles - Scott Wake 26-12 John Stone Ladies Handicap Singles - Jenny Hawes 23-14 Beat Stone
Mens Four Wood Pairs - T McDonagh & C Frostick 19-16 R Kinchin & S Wake Ladies Four Wood Pairs - G Gibbs & B Stone 24-11 J Thomas & V Moules
Mens Two Wood Pairs - S Keen & W Moules 21-12 M Cooper & S Wake Ladies Two Wood Pairs - V Moules & J Hawes 20-11 J Goodfellow & G Cheeseman
Two Wood Singles Plate - Len Purdy 21-5 Bryan Renney Williams Novice Singles - Warwick Brown 21-11 Bryan Davies Mixed Pairs - J Goodfellow & S Wake 20-18 V Moules & L Purdy Boniwell Singles - Phil Geere 21-17 Len Purdy
21st August - Dinah Geere & Jenny Hawes have reached the Semi Finals stage of the EHDWBA Pairs. After a match lasting 4 and a half hours, and played in torrential rain, they beat Northaw & Cuffley 16-11. Well Done.
14th August - Buntingford raise a staggering £1000 in aid of the Air Ambulance in the recent Charity Match. Thank you to everyone involved for making this a fantastic event. Photo's have now been added to 'Photo Gallery 1'.
12th August - Buntingford's Men beat Bishop's Stortford by 4 points to 2 in their Final County League Match. The rink skipped by Scott Wake went down by 5 shots, and the rink skipped by Mark Plume won by 13. The victory now puts the men into the East Area League Cup Final.
10th August - Congratulations to Grace Gibbs, Kath Thrower and Val Moules for winning Buntingford Bowls Club Ladies Gala Day. The Gala was well supported with 17 teams from other clubs together with the 3 Teams from Buntingford.
8th August - Buntingford's men kept up their winning start to the County League with a narrow victory over Sele Farm. Winning 5 points keeps the men at the top of the League Table, and a win over Bishop's Stortford on 12th August will take the team to the East Area Cup Final.
EAST HERTS FINALS DAY - 5th September at Bishop's Stortford Bowls Club. Roger Evans will be in the Officers Singles Final, and Roger will also feature in the Two Wood Pairs Final with Mark Plume.
4th August - Roger Evans & Mark Plume reach the EHBA Two Wood Pairs Final with a crushing win in their Semi Final. After being 2-4 behind, the pair won 21-4 against Ray Cracknell from Havers Park.
2nd August - Roger Evans reaches the Final of the EHBA Officers Final with a fantastic win against Dave Hillson from Rosedale. Well Done Roger.
1st August - Buntingford's Men maintain their 100% start to the HBA County League with a 14 shot victory against Sawbridgeworth. The rink skipped by Mark Plume wins by 5 shots, and the rink skipped by Scott Wake wins by 9 shots.
20th July - Buntingford's Ladies were beaten 2-1 in their first round Match on the Ladies 'Top Six' Anniversary Cup. Please see 'Photo Gallery 1' for pictures.
29th July - Buntingford's men are in 2nd place in the EHBL Division 3 with just 4 games to play. They leave themselves in great shape for a second promotion in 3 years.
28th July - Buntingford's men broke the club record for the highest result in a two rink competition when they thrashed Havers Park 68-18 in their first HBA County League Match of the season. The rink skipped by Mark Plume won 31-9, and the Rink skipped by Scott Wake won 37-9.
25th July - Buntingford's Ladies have built an unassailable lead at the top of the Ladies Evening League with 2 matches to play. Well done Ladies in winning the League Championship.
23rd July - Unfortunately Carl Frostick is beaten in the Semi Finals of the HBA County Under 30 Singles. After a sprited fightback from 15-7 down, Carl led 17-16 and whilst holding 2 shots to move 19-16 in front with his opponent having one bowl to come, a fortunate 'fire' came off and he dropped a three to fall 19-17 behind. His opponent then picked up the 2 shots needed for victory on the next end. A great game and an unlucky result.
13th July - Roger Evans reaches the Semi Finals of the EHBA Offciers Singles after a tough Quarter Final Match against Ray Barwick of Northaw & Cuffley Bowls Club. Roger won the tight tussle 21-19.
10th July - Tony Tibble has kindly taken on the Hononary Treasurer role. Liz Tibble has now been elected onto the Committee. We wish them both best wishes in their new Club Officer roles
10th July - CONGRATULATIONS TO LEN PURDY as he wins the Club Fixed Jack Singles Competition. Dinah Geere was Runner Up
10th July - Mark Plume played his 99th competetive match representing Hertfordshire in the recent Middleton Cup Match against Suffolk at Shire Park. Hertfordshire needed to beat Suffolk by at least 16 points, to 6 and by at least 10 shots, and hope other results went their way if they were to qualify for the National Quarter Finals. (2 points for each winning rink & 10 points for overall match score). Herts duly won by 16 points to 6 and by 11 shots, but that was not enough as Northamptonshire won their match 22-0 against Leicestershire and advanced to the Quarter Finals. Hertfordshire finished 2nd in the group.
9th July - The Buntingford Club would like to wish Lou Purdy all the best for a speedy recovery as she battles illness. Thoughts are also with husband Len Purdy.
9th July - Roger Evans & Mark Plume cruised through to the Semi-Finals of the EHBA Two Wood Pairs with a comfortable win against Alan Blandford's pair from Hertford Castle Garden.
5th July - Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Mark Plume & Scott Wake were beaten in the Neutral Green stages (last 16) of the HBA County Fours. On a terrible 'Roebuck' playing surface the game against Pete Lundy's Four from Herts Watford, turned into a lottery as no-one could get close to the jack because the rink was just 'unplayable'. Buntingford went down by just 2 shots.
3rd July - Buntingford currently need more teams to enter their Men's Gala Day on August 7th. This is a fantastic event and needs to be supported. Please spread the word. All enquiries to John Hicks.
1st July - Buntingford's Men currently lead EHBL Division 3 - Great work lads.
1st July - The Club would like to thank outgoing Hononary Treasurer, Jenny Hawes for her service and committment to the club. The Club are now seeking a replacement.
1st July - Mark Plume was defeated in the 4th Round (last 32) of the HBA County Singles.
28th June - Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Mark Plume & Scott Wake have won through to the Neutral stages (last 16) of the HBA County Fours with a thumping win against Dave Lawton's Hertford Castle Garden team. Their next match will be against a Four from Herts Watford at Roebuck on Monday 5th July. On the same night Buntingford Ladies hammered Stansted in their latest Monday Evening League match.
27th June - Buntingford defeated Royston in their latest Friendly match by 1 just shot on a blazing hot afternoon.
27th June - Buntingford's men advanced to the Quarter Finals of the East Herts Thurgood Cup (2 rinks) with a 25 shot win against Northaw & Cuffley.
24th June - Carl Frostick's fine run in the National Champion of Champions competition came to an end at the last round before the Regional Qualifying stages. Carl went out to ex Buntingford Member Matthew Coppen in an excellent match.
20th June - Buntingford were entertained by Trumpington Bowls club when their Friendly match was split into 2 halves. The first half was played with normal rules, but the second half was played under 'roving cot rules'. Basically where ever the Lead throws the Jack, it stays and everyone bowls to it. This means that the Jack does not have to be centered and can be bowled anywhere on the rink. A fine afternoon was had by all (and Buntingofrd came second).
20th June - Carl Frostick has won through to the Semi Finals of the HBA County Under 30 Singles. The Semi Final will be played at Hatfield Bowls Club on Friday 23rd June.
20th June - Roger Evans & Mark Plume are through to the Quarter Finals of the EHBA Two Wood Pairs after a good win against John Dowler from Northaw & Cuffley.
19th June - Hertfordshire Bowls Association recoreded a fine win over Leicestershire in the Middleton Cup. The win now puts Hertfordshire in with a chance to advance to the Quarter Finals should they beat Suffolk in their last group match. Mark Plume was part of the winning team. Scott Wake was reserve for the game.
17th June - Mark Plume advanced to the 4th Round (last 32) of the HBA County Singles with a win at Whit Hern.
16th June - Bill & Val Moules had an excellent win at Bishop's Stortford in the EHBL Mixed Pairs. On the same evening Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Mark Plume & Scott Wake advanced to the next round of the HBA Fours with a big win against Don Fox. The following evening John Powell, Mark Plume & Scott Wake were knocked out of the HBA Triples against Gary Warrender from Hertford Castle Garden. The saying goes - "if you don't play well enough, expect to get beaten!".
13th June - Latest External Results Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, John Powell & Mark Plume overcame a slow start (7-0 down after 2 ends) to win 26-12 in the County Fours. John Hicks four also won through to the next round. Carl Frostick, John Powell & Mark Plume overcame another slow start (8-0 down after 2 ends) to win 19-12 in the County Triples 2nd Round. Carl Frostick & Mark Plume won 28-10 in the second Round of the County Pairs. Roger Evans & John Powell were knocked out at the same stage.
5th June - In the HBA Middleton Cup game against Northamptonshire Mark Plume's rink faced the 2008 English National Triples Champion, and promptly thrashed him by 30-10. Unfortunately Hertfordshire lost the match by 16 shots, and 18 point to 4 points. Scott Wake was not available for this game.
4th June - Mark Plume & Scott Wake have both been named in the HBA Middleton Cup Squad, with the first game taking place on Saturday June 5th away against Northamptonshire at Kingsthorpe Bowls Club.
30th May - Congratulations to Dinah Geere as she has been selected to represent Hertfordshire Ladies in the fixture against the North Herts Womens Bowls Association on Tuesday 20th July.
30th May - Last Years finalists in the EHBA Two Wood Pairs Roger Evans & Mark Plume, came through their first round match with a comfortable 18-8 win against Roy Pratt from Sele Farm.
29th May - In the recent HBA County match against Suffolk at Felixstowe, Mark Plume faced World Ranked number 3 Mark Royal. When 1 down with 1 bowl to come the Herts Team Manager called the rink to accept the tactical 1 down to ensure Hertfordshire won the match overall. Subsequently the rink lost by just 1 shot. Scott Wake was drawn against an England International skip and with 1 bowl to come on the last end took out the opponents shot bowl to record a fantastic 'HOT-SHOT 8'. The rink still finished losing by 9 shots.
28th May - Scott Wake & Carl Frostick are beaten at Sawbridgeworth in the EHBA Four Wood Pairs first round.
27th May - Mark Plume advances to the next round of the County Singles with a 21-15 win over John Dowler. Scott Wake crashes out at Bishop's Stortford.
25th May - John Powell, Mark Plume & Scott Wake, the 2007 HBA County Triples Champions, have won through their first round match in this years competition with a 18-10 win over Bill Khan's Triple from Bengeo.
24th May - Buntingford have finally won an external competition this season!! Well done. Victory against Cheshunt in the Thurgood Cup sees us into the Second round.
24th May - Last years Semi Finalist in the HBA Officers Singles Roger Evans, has been knocked out at the second round stage this year. . 23rd May - Buntingford are beaten by last years finalists, Welwyn Garden City in the first round on the HBA County Top Ten Competition.
20th May - Mark Plume wins his first round match in the HBA County Singles 21-5. Scott Wake wins his match 21-7, but Carl Frostick is beaten over at Sele Farm 21-10.
19th May -Latest External Competition results Roger Evans crusies through his first round match in the HBA Officers Singles 21-1. The Ladies Four skipped by Jenny Hawes crash out of the National Fours at Sele Farm. On the same green John Hicks comes through his first round match of the EHBA Singles, and the EHBA Triples of Roger Evans, Ken Mulqueen & Mark Plume squeeze through to the next round by 1 shot.
14th May - Buntingford reign as EHBA Lyndhurst Champions came to an end with a first round defeat against Allenbury's.
14th May - All Club Competitions have now been drawn and are displayed in the clubhouse.
13th May - For the 3rd time this season Rosedale defeated Buntingford's men. This time in the National Top club Competition. The match involves a Two Wood Singles match, Four Wood Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours. Buntingford won the Singles and Pairs, but were defeated in the other three games making the result of the match 3-2 to Rosedale.
12th May - Buntingford's men were beaten by Rosedale for the second time this season in the East Herts Bowls League Ranson Cup. This time by just 3 shots. The match was a repeat of last years Final.
8th May - Scott Wake and Mark Plume were invoved in Hertfordshire's fist competetive game this weekend as they represented the County against Middlesex in the Middleton Cup Trial. On a cold wet morning Scott's rink went down by 2 shots, and Mark's rink went down by 6 shots
6th May - Buntingford's men were defeated in the first round of the National Club Two Fours Competition. The scoreline was a reverse of last years first round game as Rosedale beat Buntingford by just 1 shot.
1st May - The outdoor season kicked off with the clubs first friendly away at Sawbridgeworth. The rain was heavy to start with but the green played well. Buntingford ran out victors by 19 shots.
18th April 2010 - All County and National Competition draws are now available. Visit www.bowlsengland.com for you National Competition draw and www.hertsba.com for your County draws.
18th April 2010 - Club Competition entry forms must be returned to the club by May 1st - or your entry won't count
15th April 2010 - All Club Fixtures have now been uploaded for 2010. Please visit FIXTURES 2010 for the full list of matches.
15th April 2010 - All Club Competition entries need to returned to the club no later than May 1st 2010.
14th April 2010 - Roger Evans will make his Full Hertfordshire County debut when he plays in the Eastern Counties Match on May 15th at Norfolk. Mark Plume & Scott Wake have been selected for the Middleton Cup Trial on 8th May, and the Eastern Counties Match on 29th May against Suffolk. 6th April 2010 - The club will be holding an 'Open Morning' on Sunday 25th April from 10am until 12pm. Please support your club if you can by attending the event. 'Free Lessons' begin the following Sunday, 2nd May from 10.30am.
16th January 2010 - Congratulations to Brian and June on their marriage. All the best for the future Mr & Mrs Renney.
2009 News
24th December - Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
12th December -It is with sad regeret to announce the loss of Ron Goodfellow. Thoughts are with June and Family
4th December - Congratulations to Roger Evans as he was elected as the new Gents Club Captain at the recent Annual General Meeting. We wish Roger every success for the forthcoming season. The Club would also like to thank outgoing Gents Captain Bob Dingley for his committment and support during his reign at Buntingford.
5th November - It is with sad regret to inform you that Ron Bown has passed away at his home on the 5th November. Ron was a member of the club for nearly 40 years and has won many honours in his time. He was a great character and in his time was a great bowler. Best wishes go out to his family.
Buntingford would also like to announce the passing of Harry Butcher. Thoughts are with his family at this time.
29th October - I am pleased to announce that Andy Iles (a former member of the club) and his wife Jo have become proud parents to twin girls Abigail & Chloe. We wish them both well.
12th September -Club Finals Day Highlights - Carl Frostick wins the Mens Championship Singles in only his 2nd Year at the club after a tightly fought contest. - George Thrower and Mark Plume retain the Mens Two Wood Pairs title. - Mark Plume wins his 5th Two Wood Pairs in 6 years and 3rd in a row. - The Mens Four wood Pairs title was decided by a measure on the extra end, with Stan Keen & Scott Wake coming out victorious. - Dinah Geere wins her first Ladies Championship Singles Title. - Beat Stone wins her 3rd Ladies Handicap Singles Title in a row. - Rosemary Webber retains her Four Wood Pairs Title.
Please visit the Photo Gallery for pictures of all the finalists.
Full Club Finals Day Results Mens Singles - Carl Frostick 21-19 Scott Wake Ladies Singles - Dinah Geere 21-18 Rosemary webber
Mens Handicap - Mark Plume 26-6 Bob Dingley Ladies Handicap - Beat Stone 24-3 Lou Purdy
Mens Four Wood Pairs - S Keen & S Wake 19-18 T McDonagh & P Geere Ladies Four Wood Pairs - G Jones & R Webber 23-18 J Cook & L Purdy
Mens Two Wood Pairs - G Thrower & M Plume 24-5 R Kinchin & E Plume Ladies Two Wood Pairs - J Cook & J Hawes 21-15 J Batsford & B Stone
Two Wood Singles Plate - Ken Mulqueen 21-10 Len Purdy Williams Singles - Lou Purdy 21-14 Bryan Davies Mixed Pairs - J Branagan & S Keen 28-8 B Stone & R Kinchin Boniwell Singles - John Hicks 21-19 Beat Stone
12th September -East Herts Bowls League Finals Buntingfords Men's team came Runners Up in the Ranson Cup Final. Although the team did have a winning rink, it was not enough to carry the team through and Rosedale ran out worthy winners.
6th September - East Herts Finals Day Buntingford have won the East Herts Bowls Association Lyndhurst Trophy after a convincing win over Hertford Castle Garden Bowls Club. Pictured on the main 'Home Page' are - Ken Mulqueen, John Powell, Roger Evans, Carl Frostick, Scott Wake & Mark Plume. (Please see more photograph's in the 'Photo Gallery')
Unfortunately Roger Evans & Mark Plume were beaten in the Final of the East Herts Bowls Association Two Wood Pairs.
21st August - The Final of the East Herts Bowls Association Lyndhurst Trophy will be held at Whit Hern Bowls Club on Sunday 7th September at 10am. This will be followed by the Final of the Two Wood Pairs competition featuring Roger Evans & Mark Plume at 1pm. Please come along and support your club.
21st August - The Final of the East Herts Bowls League will be held at Welwyn & District Bowls Club on Sunday 13th September at 10am. Please come along and support your club.
20th August - Buntingford's Laadies have progressed to the next round of the EHWBA 'Top Six' after a fine win over Sawbridgeworth (photo now in the Photo Gallery)
19th August - Peter Adams and Don Sherrif from neighbours 'Royston Bowls Club' have triumphed at the England National Championships by winning the Over 55's Pairs Title.
11th August - Roger Evans and Mark Plume (with the help of 'Sub' Scott Wake) have reached the Final of the East Herts Bowls Association Two Wood Pairs. Scott Wake stepped in to take the place of Mark Plume in the Semi-Final (whilst he recovers from his recent car accident), and with Roger beat 2 Players from Ware Bowls Club 17-13.
10th August - Buntingford's Men have reached the Final of the East Herts Bowls League Ranson Cup with an extra end victory over Welwyn & District. With the scores level across the two rinks, the rink skipped by John Powell went back onto the green at 9.40pm in total darkness and secured the victory.
1st August - Buntingford held their annual Gala Day and the winners were Mick O'Flanagan, Wayne O'Flanagan & Scott Wake. Runners up were the triple from Shire Park skipped by Gordon Price
28th July - Buntingford's men have won through to the final of the EHBA Lyndhurst Trophy after a superb win over Hertford 57-19 over the two Triples. They willl now play in the final at Whit Hern Bowls club on Sunday 6th September.
25th July - Buntingford's run to the Semi Finals of the County Top Ten competition came to an end with a defeat against a very strong Garston team.
18th July - Buntingford's Men have reached the Semi Finals of the HBA County Top Ten competition by defeating Baldock. With the match scores at 2 points each, and the shot difference level, the game went to countback on the number of ends won - and Buntingford prevailed by the virtue of winning just 1 more end. Garston are up next on County Finals weekend next Saturday
17th July - Roger Evans fine run to the Semi Finals of the HBA County Semi Finals came to an end at a very wet Ware Bowls club. He came up against an experienced Middleton Cup Player, and although played a great game could not get to the winning post first.
7th July - Buntingford's men have reached the Semi Finals of the East Herts Bowls League Ranson Cup with a big win over Bengeo.
3rd July - Buntingford Men moved into the Quarter Finals of the Hertfordshire County Top Ten competition with a narrow win against Northaw & Cuffley. With the Singles & Pairs both winning, and the Triples and Fours both getting beaten, it came down to countback on total shots won. Buntingford prevailed to win by 12 shots. They will play Baldock in the next round.
1st July - Buntingford men beat Cheshunt to reach the Semi Finals of the EHBA Inter Club Lyndhurst Competition.
15th June - Roger Evans has successfully reached the Semi Finals of the County Officers Singles after a fantastic fightback in his Quarter Final match. The Semi Final will be played at Ware Bowls Club on 17th July at 6.00pm.
15th June - Gloria Cheeseman's fine run in the Ladies National Champion of Champions came to an end as she was beaten in the last round before the Regional Finals.
14th June - Buntingford's Men have progressed to the last 16 of the EHBL Ranson Cup with a record 69-15 win over Hertford Castle Gardens
13th June - Buntingford were defeated in the National Club Two Fours by Townsend
12th June - Buntingford's Men progressed into the Quarter Finals of the EHBA Lyndhurst with a fine win over Whit Hern
29th May - Buntingford's men have progressed to the last 16 in the County Top Ten competition with a fine win at a very 'Heavy' Stevenage Town
24th May - Scott Wake & Mark Plume have been selected to represent Hertfordshire in this season's Middleton Cup. The first game will be against Northamptonshire at Shire Park on Saturday 30th May
23rd May - Buntingford progressed to the 3rd Round of the National Club Two Fours with a narrow win against Potters Bar
15th May - Buntingford progressed to the second round of the County Top Ten after beating Hitchin Town on a very wet evening.
14th May - Buntingford's Men have made it through to the second round of the National Club Two Fours after beating Rosedale, and through to the second round of the EHBL Ranson Cup after beating Roebuck, Unfortunately they went out in the first round of the National Top Club.
2nd May - Scott Wake and Mark Plume got off to a good start in this Season's County campaign. In the Hertfordshire Middleton Cup Trial against Middlesex, played at Shire Park, they finished on the highest winning rink 33-14.
April 2009 - Club Competition Entry forms must be returned by May 1st at the latest - or you wont be entered into any Club Competitions.
April 2009 - Working Party - Saturday 16th 10am. Please support your club in helping with any 'small jobs' you can
March 2009 - Scott Wake & Mark Plume have been selected to represent Hertfordshire County Bowls Association in the forthcoming matches against Berkshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk & Huntingdonshire. These are matches played prior to the Middleton Cup Team being announced.
January 1st 2009 - Happy New Year to everyone
2008 News
December 2008 - Please support your club at the Christmas and New Year Functions.
4th December 2008 - Please support your club by attending the Buntingford Bowls Club AGM commencing at 8.00pm. Venue is the 'ClubHouse'
27th October 2008 - Meeting to be held at the 'Club' at 8pm to discuss the entries for next season's external competitions. Please could everyone attend as this will be your chance to enter the competitions and have your say.
18th October 2008 - Dont Forget Buntingford Bowls Club Annual Presentation Dinner. Saturday 18th 6.30pm for 7pm at the 'Club'
28th September 2008 - John Powell & Scott Wake had a successful run to the Semi Finals of the Roebuck Invitational Pairs Tournament. Buntingford's other pair, and last season's Finalists, Eddie Plume & Mark Plume reached the Quarter Finals.
25th September 2008 - Please visit the 'Club Finals' link on the main menu to see the 2008 Buntingford Bowls Club Champions.
7th September 2008 - Mark Plume was defeated in the Final of the East Herts Champion of Champions Final 15-21
7th September 2008 - Club Finals Day. Please come along and support. The first game commences at 9.30am
20th August 2008 - Mark Plume has reached the East Herts Bowls Association 'Champion of Champions' Final. The Final will be played at Sawbridgeworth Bowls Club on Sunday 7th September at 3.30pm.
17th August 2008 - Carl Frostick, John Powell, Mark Plume & Scott Wake were Runners Up in the County Fours this season.
11th August 2008 - Carl Frostick, Roger Evans, Mark Plume & Scott Wake reached the last 32 of the 'Bowls England' Fours Championships held at Worthing.
6th August2008 - John Powell has had to withdraw from the National Championships due to illness. Roger Evans will take his place.
14th July 2008 - Carl Frostick, John Powell, Mark Plume & Scott Wake have qualified to represent Hertfordshire in the 'Bowls England' Fours Championships. This will be the only the second year in the club's history that Buntingford will be represented at the National Championships. It will also be the second consequetive year that Mark Plume, John Powell & Scott Wake have qualified for the Championships to be held at Worthing.
