Category: Gala

Myton Hospice Gala - 2nd April 2022

3/4/2022

The clubs final charity gala of the season was in aid of Myton Hospices, ten teams took to the green hoping to finish in top spot.

Two teams were on ten points after the first round of games ‘Ellie's Heroes’ and ‘Dolly Mixtures’. A point back in joint third and completing the group of teams who won their opening game were ‘Colin's Cubs’, ‘Here Again’ and ‘Cov Allstars’. Heading into the break ‘Here Again’ and ‘Colin's Cubs’ were joint top with nineteen points, in third place a point back were ‘Dolly Mixtures’. Twelve points meant ‘Rink Raiders’ were fourth, one point ahead of ‘Ellie's Heroes’ and ‘Cov All-stars’ in joint fifth.

With the final set of fixtures played the crown went to ‘Colin's Cubs’ (Martin Sandwell, Ian Box, Colin Loveitt and Nigel Malka) with 29 points, second place with 28 points were ‘Here Again’. Seven points back were ‘Rink Raiders’ in fourth, joint fifth went to ‘Dolly Mixtures’ and ‘Cov Allstars’ with 20 points.

Comic Relief Gala - 5th March 2022

6/3/2022

The club’s latest charity gala saw twelve teams competing to raise funds Comic Relief. An exciting afternoon saw the gala decided by shot difference.

After the first round of games “Nameless” led the way with 10 points, one ahead of “Colin's Chaps”, “Play It Again S”, “Rink Raiders” and “Avengers”. “Jack's Team” complete the list of teams that won their opening fixture. Heading into the break “Play It Again S” moved into top spot with “Ellie's Heroes” two points back in second place. Third place a further four shot back went to “Jack's Team”, joint fourth a point behind third was held by “Cov Allstars” and “Rink Raiders”.

With all games played both “Ellie's Heroes” and “Play It Again S” were tied on 27 points so it came down to shot difference, it was “Play It Again S” (Pam Wright, Judy Waite, Gary Waite and Mick Wright) that came out on top having a shot difference four more than “Ellie's Heroes” (Ellie Hodges, Ian Box, Tony Nisbett and Stuart Miles). Four points back in third place were “Jack's Team”, 20 points secured “Colin's Chaps” fourth place with fifth place going to “Avengers”.

Cancer Research UK Gala - 5th February 2022

6/2/2022

The start of February brought fourteen teams together to take part in the gala in aid of Cancer Research UK. A fun afternoon helped ease away the chilly weather with a twist at the end.

Four teams were all on nine points after the first set of games “Celts”, “Ellies Heroes”, “Sods & Odds” and “The Committee”. “Avengers”, “Old Uns” and “Greenys Go” also won their opening game and were a point behind the leaders.

After the second round of fixtures “Greenys Go” had moved to pole position, one point clear of “Ellies Heroes”. Four points further back in third were “4 M8s”, who in turn led “Celts” by a point. In joint fifth one point behind fourth were “Rink Raiders”, “The Committee”, “Old Uns”, “The Odds not Sods”, “Sods & Odds”, “Fab Four” and “Odds & Sods”.

A good win for “Ellies Heroes” aka Ellie H, Stuart Miles, Ian Box and Oliver Fowler took them to top spot, winning the gala with 25 points. Behind them on 22 points were “4 M8s”, a point further back in third were “Greenys Go”. Joint fourth with 20 points was “Rink Raiders” and “The Odds not Sods”.

The next gala is on Saturday 5th March starting at 2:30pm and is in aid of Comic Relief, these galas are open to all, members and non-members and are an enjoyable way to have a go at bowls.

Air Ambulance Gala - 15th January 2022

16/1/2022

The club’s first charity gala of 2022 was in aid of the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. The format is three games of six ends, five points for a win, three for a draw and one point for every end won. Fourteen teams took to the green to see who was a high flyer and who was permanently grounded.

After the first round of games five teams were all level with nine points ‘Colins Corinthians’, ‘Three Plus One’, ‘Avengers’, ‘River Raiders’ and ‘Nappis 4’. The two other teams to win their opening game were ‘Killer’ and ‘Squirrel Nutkins’.

Heading into the break ‘Avengers’ had moved into top spot with nineteen points. Two shots back in joint second place were ‘Three Plus One’ and ‘River Raiders’. Fourth place was a five-way tie between ‘Jaguar Ladies’, ‘Fannys Fantom Flan Flingers’, ‘The Believers’, ‘Team Sue’ and ‘Nappis 4’.

With all bowls bowled ‘River Raiders’ aka Brian Webber, Tina Grey, Mark Noble and Paul Sharp took the crown with twenty-eight points. Second place, six points back, were ‘The Believers’. Joint third, a further point behind, were ‘Fannys Fantom Flan Flingers’ and ‘Team Sue’, while twenty points secured ‘Avengers’ and ‘Colins Corinthians’ joint fifth place.

Thornfields next charity gala is on Saturday 5th February at 2:30pm and is aid of Cancer Research, anyone interested in playing should contact the bar staff.

Club Gala - 18th December 2021

22/12/2021

The clubs galas returned after an enforced break due to the coronavirus pandemic. The first gala of the season was raising money for club funds and featured a new format, three games of six ends.

After the first round of games it was a three-way tie for top spot, ‘The Killers’, ‘4 Aces’ and ‘Mrs Claus & Her Merry Helpers’ all on eight points. The other teams to win their opening game, picking up seven points were ‘Matrix Mob’, ‘The Choral Singers’, ‘Mischief Makers’, ‘Colins Corinthians’ and ‘Four Fairies’.

Picking up another eight points saw ‘4 Aces’ take sole control of the lead with ‘Mischief Makers’, ‘Four Fairies’ and ‘Colins Corinthians’ all two points behind. Fifth place with thirteen points were ‘Matrix Mob’, while ‘Mrs Claus & Her Merry Helpers’ completed the list of teams in double figures.

At the end of the gala there were two teams level on twenty-one points, ‘Four Fairies’ and ‘Colins Corinthians’, with a total shot count five higher first place went to ‘Colins Corinthians’ aka Sham Smart, Mike Long, Colin Loveitt and Nigel Malka. Third place, three points behind, were ‘The Choral Singers’, in joint fourth another two points back were ‘The Choral Singers’ and ‘The Committee’.

The galas return in 2022, all supporting charities. The Air Ambulance Gala is on 15th January, 5th February sees the Cancer Research Gala, Comic Relief on 5th March with the final gala on 2nd April though the charity is to be decided. All are on Saturdays at 2.30pm and open to members and non-members.

The club also holds monthly Aussie Pairs Tournaments, the next due on Tuesday 18th January at 7pm. Also on Tuesdays at 6.45pm is the 54321 fun mini competition, teams will be randomly drawn and play two games.

Starting in January is The Sunday Open, teams are randomly drawn from the available players and two games are played. There will be both weekly and an end of season prize. The 54321 and Sunday Open are open to both members and non-members, contact the club for further information.

Neuroendocrine Cancer UK Gala - 23rd February 2020

24/2/2020

The penultimate charity gala was in aid of Neuroendocrine Cancer UK, sixteen teams took the green for an afternoon of enjoyable bowls.

Only one team made a perfect start getting all eight points, “Four Candles”, a point behind in joint second were “Rafferty Motor Car”, “Odds and Ends”, “Jaguar Ladies” and “Odd Bods”. At the half-time break “Rafferty Motor Car” moved to first place three points ahead of “Take Heart”. A further point back in third were “Four Candles” who in turn were a point in front of “Odd Bods” and “The Mugs” in joint fourth.

Heading into the final round of games “Take Heart” had joined “Rafferty Motor Car” in first place. Third place was held by “Four Candles”, fourth were “Net Zebras” and in joint fifth were “The Mugs”, “Cross Rail” and “Fanny's Fantom Flan Flingers”. With all the bowling completed “Rafferty Motor Car” aka Brian Webber, Mark Noble, Paul Sharpe and Henry Neal finished first with 23 points. On 21 points in second place were “Net Zebras”, a point ahead of “Cross Rail”. Joint fourth with 18 points were “Take Heart” and “Odds and Ends”.

Thornfield’s final gala is on Sunday 22nd March and the winners decide which charity will benefit. Before the gala there will be a buffet provided by Asda, please see notice board for further information.

Air Ambulance Gala - 26th January 2020

26/1/2020

Fourteen teams took to the green for the latest charity gala at the club, this one in aid of the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.

Two teams shared first place on seven points after the first round of games had been completed “Shrek” and “Mandy's Movers”. A point behind in joint third were “Meghan's Mishits”, “Keep Smiling No Matter What”, “Smarties Crew” and “Fanny's Fanton Flan Flingers”. Heading into the half-time break “Fanny's Fanton Flan Flingers” joined “Mandy's Movers” in joint first, joint third were “Meghan's Mishits” and “Smarties Crew” a point behind. Three teams were four points behind first place in joint fifth “Odds 'n' Sods”, “Last Gasp” and “Persona Non Grata”.

With three rounds gone “Fanny's Fanton Flan Flingers” were one point clear of second place “Meghan's Mishits”. “Last Gasp” held third spot with “Mandy's Movers” and “Smarties Crew” in joint fifth. “Meghan's Mishits” (Jacob Mills, Dougie Muir, Brian Thompson and Adrian Johnston) took the full eight points to leapfrog “Fanny's Fanton Flan Flingers”, winning the gala by one point. “Mandy's Movers” remained in third place, four points behind second and two clear of “Last Gasp” and “Keep Smiling No Matter What” in joint fourth.

Rugby Foodbank Gala - 8th December 2019

9/12/2019

With the Christmas period getting closer Rugby Thornfield Indoor Bowls Clubs latest charity gala was in aid of the Rugby Foodbank, a charity that helps those struggling to make ends meet. Sixteen teams took to the green for a fun afternoon of bowls.

After the first set of games ‘Keep Smiling No Matter What!’ and ‘Fab Four’ led the way on 7 points, five teams were a point behind in joint third ‘The Ball Balls’, ‘Good, Bad and Ugly’, ‘Do Gooders’, ‘Take Heart’ and ‘Christmas in the Drunk Tank’. Heading into the half-time break ‘Fab Four’ had taken sole control of top spot, joint second a point behind were ‘Keep Smiling No Matter What!’ and ‘Christmas in the Drunk Tank’. ‘Take Heart’ were in fourth place with ‘The Ball Balls’ completing the top five.

Three games gone and ‘Fab Four’ extended their lead at the top, ‘Keep Smiling No Matter What!’ now two points behind. Third place was held by ‘Christmas in the Drunk Tank’, ‘Take Heart’ were still fourth and ‘Do Gooders’ had moved into fifth. With all the bowls finished ‘Fab Four’ (Jake Blundell, Ivor Amos, Sarah Blackshaw and Barry Weston) finished top, though ‘Keep Smiling No Matter What!’ were only a point behind and a further point back in third were ‘Christmas in the Drunk Tank’. Fourth place went to ‘Take Heart’ and in joint fifth were ‘The Ball Balls’ and ‘Fannys Fantom Flan Flingers’.

Parkinson's Gala - 3rd November 2019

4/11/2019

A full set of sixteen teams took to the green as Rugby Thornfield Indoors BC held their latest charity gala, this one in aid of Parkinson’s UK.

Three clubs had 100% records after the first round of games, “Fannies Fantom Flan Flingers”, “Santa's in Rehab” and “Jaguar Ladies”. In joint fourth one point behind were “Goddess & Saint” and “Odds & Sods B”. “Keep Smiling” and “Blues Brothers” completed the group of teams that won their opening game. Heading into the half-time break “Fannies Fantom Flan Flingers”, “Santa's in Rehab” and “Jaguar Ladies” were still locked together in joint first, two points behind in joint fourth were “Blues Brothers” and “Here Again”.

Three rounds down and “Fannies Fantom Flan Flingers” took sole ownership of first place, five points ahead of “Once in a Blue Moon”. A point further back in joint third were “Jaguar Ladies” and “Santa's in Rehab”, another point back were “Here Again”, “Goddess & Saint” and “Fab Four” in joint fifth. “Fannies Fantom Flan Flingers” aka Gina Sharpe, Ian Gibbs, Stuart Miles and Nigel Hewitson finished first with 28 points, “Once in a Blue Moon” were joined by “Santa's in Rehab” in joint second (22 points). With 20 points fourth place went to “Fab Four” and joint fifth with 16 points were “Jaguar Ladies”, “Here Again” and “Odds & Sods A”.

Macmillan Cancer Support Gala - 7th Oct 2019

7/10/2019

Rugby Thornfield Indoor BC kicked off their charity gala season for 2019/20 with twelve teams taking part in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. After the first round of games had finished three teams were joint top with seven points, "Hardly Good", "Keep Smiling No Matter What" and "Shreks Brothers". "Cross Rail" were a point behind in fourth place with "Fannies Fantom Flan Flingers" a further point back in fifth. Heading into the midway break "Keep Smiling No Matter What" had taken sole charge of top spot, a point clear of "Hardly Good" and "Fannies Fantom Flan Flingers" in joint second. Two point off the lead were "Shreks Brothers" in fourth while joint fifth were "The Young Ones" and "The Wreckers". Half-time entertainment was provided by Rugbylele, a Rugby based ukulele band.

Back to the bowls and "Shreks Brothers" moved into top spot, three points ahead of "Keep Smiling No Matter What". Joint third, a point behind second place, were "The Young Ones" and "4m8s". They in turn were a point clear of "The Wreckers" and "Fannies Fantom Flan Flingers" in joint fifth. The final set of games saw both "Shreks Brothers" and "Keep Smiling No Matter What" pick up seven point, meaning "Shreks Brothers" (aka Brian Webber, Mark Noble, Henry Neal and Paul Sharp) won the gala with 25 points, "Keep Smiling No Matter What" were second with 22 points. On 18 points in joint third were "Hardly Good" and "Here We Are Again" with fifth place going to "4m8s" on 17 points.

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