Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund Gala 2015

Rugby Thornfield Indoors Bowls Club added another charity gala to it's line up with the inaugural running of the gala in aid of the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

“Rainbow Warriors” and “Mo Pat TT” led the way after the first round of games, both teams picking up the maximum eight points. “You Need to Grow Some Bowls” and “Bob's Your Uncle” were a point further behind, while “Four Musketeers”, “Old Speckled Hen”, “Whatever” and “Red Mist on the City” completed the list of teams who made a winning start. Heading into the midway break “Old Speckled Hen” and “Bob's Your Uncle” moved into joint first. “Four Musketeers” were in third place. In joint fourth were “Rainbow Warriors” and “You Need to Grow Some Bowls”.

With three rounds played just three points separated the top six sides. Leading the pack were “Rainbow Warriors” and “You Need to Grow Some Bowls”. “Old Speckled Hen” and “Mo Pat TT” were a point behind, “Bob's Your Uncle” a further point back and “Red Mist on the City” completing the top six. “You Need to Grow Some Bowls” (Jennifer, Derek, Darren and Tom Wheeler) held on to secure first place with 25 points. Joint second on 23 points were “Mo Pat TT” and “Red Mist on the City”. “Bob's Your Uncle” took fourth spot, fifth went to “Rainbow Warriors”, with “Whatever” sneaking into sixth.

Special mention goes to “The Professionals”, a team of non-bowlers who took on the bowlers. They might have finished bottom but they enjoyed the gala and helped raise over £500 on the day.