SE Bowls Match Report 07-08-26

Sherfield English Bowls match Southbourne V SE, 07/08/26

For the second consecutive year we travelled to Southbourne Bowls Club for a friendly match.  We met at the Clubhouse for an early lunch.

Once again, they were the perfect hosts with their generosity and hospitality. In perfect playing conditions, the hosts won by 3.5 rinks to 1.5.  Although outplayed, Sherfield never gave up and were good sports till the end.

Final Result: Sherfield English 69  - 106 Southbourne

Rink 1:           Won    22 – 14           With the game tied 11-11 after 13 ends out of 18, Sherfield scored 11 unanswered points to win comfortably. Congratulations to Carol, Jenny M and Ted.

Rink 2:           Lost.   8 – 20             Never really in the game.

Rink 3:           Draw   17 – 17           An epic battle between two evenly matched teams. Sherfield needed 3 on the last two ends to draw.  Well done Bernie, David D and Jenny M.

Rink 4:           Lost    15 - 29.           Sherfield found their rhythm and length after the tea break, making the score look more respectful.

Rink 5:           Lost     7 - 26.             Again, Southbourne took hold of game early on.

SherFest 2026

Heifer Bowling Cup 1943- 2026

Eric Chase, first winner of the 1947 Heifer Bowling Cup, Sherfield English v Whiteparish

The Heifer Cup was donated by local farmer, Eric Chase, to become an annual competitive match between members living in Sherfield and members in Whiteparish and the wider locality. Eric, as a young farmer, won the Cup in 1946 and it was inscribed “Winner: The Silver Cup” and now also “Winners of the Inter-Village Competition.”

Eric, passed away three years ago, and was represented by his daughter, Hillary, who presented the Cup to the winning team.…..

Final Result, 05/08/26 a win to Sherfield English members, 72 - 54 Whiteparish

Sherfield English Bowling team, August 2026

Presentation of The Heifer Cup to Captain, Roy by Eric’s daughter, Hillary.

Left to Right: Terry, Jenny, Glenn, Roy, Bill, Hillary, David G, Sandra, Maurice, Shirley, Krys, Ted, Bernie.