At the Club’s December Coffee Morning, a cheque for £600 was presented to Mike Sherry of the Tavistock Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team by the Club’s Treasurer, David Blair. The monies had been raised from a number of fundraising events held throughout the season in support of the great work carried out in the local area by the Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team.
The Club’s Annual Dinner & Presentation Evening was held at the Clubhouse on Friday 14 November. Nearly 50 Members and partners enjoyed a lovely three-course meal, provided by Blue Sky Catering, before the trophy presentation took place. Full results of the competitions were:
OUTDOOR
LADIES
Championship
Winner – Val Blair
Runner Up – Sylvia McIntosh
Handicap
Winner – Margaret Davies
Runner Up – Val Blair
Two-Wood Singles
Winner – Val Blair
Runner Up – Margaret Davies
Jackie Fenner
Winner – Pauline Sawyer
Runner Up – Margaret Farrahi
MEN
Championship
Winner – Mike Allen
Runner Up – Charles Dingle
Handicap
Winner – Jeff Sawyer
Runner Up – Neil Southcott
Pairs
Winners – Neil Southcott & Greg Allott
Runners Up – Mark Robertson & Mike Felles
Two-Wood Singles
Winner – Mike Allen
Runner Up – John Carr
Kerswill
Winner – Alan Puddicombe
Runner Up – Neil Southcott
Muzzlewhite
Winner – Peter Denning
Runner Up – Alan Puddicombe
MIXED
Club Open
Winner – Mike Allen
Runner Up – Alan Puddicombe
Bryan Parker
Winner – Alan Puddicombe
Runner Up – Charles Dingle
Pairs
Winners – Sylvia McIntosh & John Carr
Runners Up – Jo Albon & Tony Smith
Triples
Winners – Val Blair, Tony Gobby & Mick Clark
Runners Up – Libby Fleming, Rob Kelly & Mike Felles
SHORT MAT
Ladies’ Singles – Winner Pauline Sawyer with Brenda Carter Runner-Up
Men’s Singles – Winner Mike Felles with Roger Willis Runner-Up
Mixed Doubles – Winners Mike Felles & Wendy Rowe with Brian Davis & Jo Albon Runners-Up
Unfortunately, persistent heavy rain during the morning rendered the Green unplayable for the final game of the season on Saturday 20 September. However, after a later start than normal, Members and guests enjoyed a very sociable afternoon in the Clubhouse. Luckily, the skies cleared in time for the barbeque to be fired up and a wonderful spread was prepared for those in attendance. Two events were celebrated during the event. Firstly, in honour of long-standing Club Member Norman Paramor’s 90th birthday, a lovely cake had been made which was shared with those present. Secondly, in memory of former Club Member and Bar Manager, Charles (Chas) Carter, a plaque was presented to his widow, Brenda – the plaque will be placed above the bar naming it Chas’s Bar. Pictured below are Norman cutting his cake and Brenda receiving the plaque from the Club’s Vice Chairman, Tony Smith.
The Club Competition Finals were held over the weekend of 6 & 7 September. Results are as follows:
LADIES
Championship
Winner – Val Blair
Runner Up – Sylvia McIntosh
Handicap
Winner – Margaret Davies
Runner Up – Val Blair
Two-Wood Singles
Winner – Val Blair
Runner Up – Margaret Davies
Jackie Fenner
Winner – Pauline Sawyer
Runner Up – Margaret Farrahi
MEN
Championship
Winner – Mike Allen
Runner Up – Charles Dingle
Handicap
Winner – Jeff Sawyer
Runner Up – Neil Southcott
Pairs
Winners – Neil Southcott & Greg Allott
Runners Up – Mark Robertson & Mike Felles
Two-Wood Singles
Winner – Mike Allen
Runner Up – John Carr
Kerswill
Winner – Alan Puddicombe
Runner Up – Neil Southcott
Muzzlewhite
Final still to be played
MIXED
Club Open
Winner – Mike Allen
Runner Up – Alan Puddicombe
Bryan Parker
Winner – Alan Puddicombe
Runner Up – Charles Dingle
Pairs
Winners – Sylvia McIntosh & John Carr
Runners Up – Jo Albon & Tony Smith
Triples
Winners – Val Blair, Tony Gobby & Mick Clark
Runners Up – Libby Fleming, Rob Kelly & Mike Felles
A combined men’s team from Tavistock & Plymouth Sir Francis Drake Bowling Clubs beat a Plymouth Select team by 158-104 to retain the Golden Hind Trophy. Tony Smith, Tavistock Men’s Captain, is seen here with Paul Carmichael, Club Captain of Plymouth Sir Francis Drake.
Tavistock Sir Francis Drake Bowling Club was the venue for an event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Tavistock Area Support Services (TASS). Students from Mount Kelly College attended to provide a live performance of choir & solo singing and instrumentation.
Also in attendance were users and staff of TASS together with the Mayor of Tavistock, Councillor Mrs Anne Johnson. Everyone had the opportunity to try out bowling and the guests all enjoyed an afternoon Cream Tea in the clubhouse.
Tavistock Sir Francis Bowling Club had the honour of hosting a Devon County Ladies team match against Section 7 Ladies on Tuesday 24th June.
The Section 7 players came from various Plymouth clubs together with representatives from Yelverton, Bere Alston and Tavistock SFD bowling clubs. The five members participating from Tavistock were Sylvia McIntosh, Sally Jenkins, Jo Albon, Margaret Davies & Wendy Wroe.
The weather was kind and the match was very competitive with Devon Ladies narrowly winning by 101-98. An afternoon tea was served and the whole event was greatly enjoyed by all those taking part.
Congratulations go to the winners & runners-up of the 2025 Club Short Mat competitions. Twenty-five people participated in the Ladies’ Singles, Men’s Singles and the Mixed Doubles.
After some very good bowling the results were as follows:
Ladies’ Singles – Winner Pauline Sawyer with Brenda Carter Runner-Up
Men’s Singles – Winner Mike Felles with Roger Willis Runner-Up
Mixed Doubles – Winners Mike Felles & Wendy Rowe with Brian Davis & Jo Albon Runners-Up
All were presented with certificates and Easter goodies.
Thank you to all those who took part and helped with the mats, marking and refreshments.
Tavistock Sir Francis Drake Bowling Club opened their season for 2025 on Saturday 12 April with 48 members taking part. It was the first time that the Club kit was worn, consisting of navy trousers and new style tops. Sadly after weeks of lovely sunny weather, the rain decided to pay a visit during the afternoon. Undaunted, Members played on and the sun finally shone through again. Members also enjoyed an excellent tea halfway through the game, with cakes & savouries donated by members.
The Club holds Taster Sessions for potential outdoor players to come along and try out bowling, meet Members, and look at the Club’s facilities.
The dates for 2025 are:
Sunday 20 April from 10.00am to 12 noon and from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Sunday 27 April from 10.00am to 12 noon and from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
There is no need to book in advance – please wear comfortable casual clothes and flat soled shoes/trainers.