News & Results

At the Croft in.....April 2010

Following the success of the newsletters last year, welcome to the first of 2010. After 5 months hard work, by many members, we were able to open with a coffee morning on 10th April. Thanks to everyone.
17th 52 members took part in the opening game resulting in Lady President 119 and President 105. Followed by pie and peas
18th A skills day organised by Dot Young and a small band of helpers proved very entertaining.
19th Monday night aggregates got under way with 26 players
20th Practise for WCMTL, we will have 2 teams this year. Good luck
21st First Wednesday jumbles of the season was won by Liz Garritty, from 31 others.
22nd 14 Ladies enjoyed the first of their Thursday afternoons.
23rd   A full complement of 10 teams marked the opening of the men’s Friday night triples league.
24th Away friendly with Port Carlisle played out on a glorious afternoon in a great setting. Croft 81 Port Carlisle 106
25th George Goode Trophy, first round played, with 16 pairs entered.

Also,
Ed Hanson from the BBC visited the club on two occasions this month, to film for a documentary he is making on Cockermouths recovery after the floods. Screening date will be announced later.

MAY NOTES:
16th    Start of the Green Championships
22nd     Ladies v Gents    (1st Game)
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Dixon Barwise

At the Croft in.....May 2010

1st   Friendly Croft 35 Lazonby 84.
2nd Keith Buckley Trophy won by Liz Garritty, Ann Donaldson & Audrey Greenslade(24 played).
4th WCMTL , A Team beat Maryport 5-4 and B Team beat Seaton 7-2
8th Croft Cup start (20 entries).
9th Rose Bowl start (28 entries).
11th WCMTL, A Team beat Workington A 7-2, B Team beat Workington B 5-4
15th Friendly Croft 99 Linton 144
16th Ladies & Gents Green Championship started, 16 & 18 entries
18th WCMTL, Croft A beat Seacale A 6-3, Croft B lost 5-4 to Frizington
22nd Ladies 70 Gents 111 (1st leg).
23rd Friendly Fitz Park 109 Croft 95 (1st leg).
25th WCMTL, Croft A beat Seascale B 5-4, Croft B lost 4-5 to Egremont
27th Friendly   Croft 70 Wigton 58.
29th G&E Benson Trophy started (22 entries).
30th Tom Starkie Cup won by Alan Hunter, John Hunter and Dorothy Pattinson. 24 entered

ALSO Reminder that as host club the total cost of refreshments etc is customarily met by the home players.
?        Dominoes are held throughout the year on Tuesday & Friday at 2pm.
?        Club Merchandise is available from K Regardsoe (821859) and Chris Favill.
?        Volunteers required as Markers for County under 25’s competition on Sunday 6th June

Members of the club watch as Margaret Partridge & Geoff Penrice - two of it’s longest serving members - cut the ribbon to re-open the club house at the start of the 2010 season following the floods at Croft in November 2009

At the Croft in.....June 2010

1st WCMTL. A Team lost to Seaton 7-2, B Team Beat Egremont A 5-4
2nd Croft played HVP and lost 58-97
5th Bert Kitching Trophy was won by Tony Dixon & Jack Story on a shots countback from Frances Dixon & Margaret Minshaw. 16 entries
6th Croft Hosted the County Under 25 competition but was rained off before semi-finals were played.
8th WCMTL. Both rained off
12th Friendly at Skelton, Croft won 85-58
13th Clem Chester Trophy- 22 entries to be played when possible due to rain.
15th WCMTL. Knockout Cup, A Team beat Whitehaven B 7-2, B Team lost to Seaton 6-3.
17th Ladies friendly with Linton, 57-57
19th Friendly against West End, Croft won 76-75
21st Ladies friendly against Fitz Park, Croft won 86-60
22nd WCMTL. A Team lost to Cleator Moor B 5-4, B Team lost to Seascale B 9-0
24th Ladies County Top Ten, Croft lost to Linton
26th Presidents Cup, won by E. Hunter, J. Barwise & A. Hunter(S) with E. Alexander, E. Rae & D.Barwise (S) runners up. 24 entries
27th A successful Fun Day and BBQ was enjoyed by almost 50 members and guests
29th WCMTL. A Team lost to Cleator Moor A 9-0, B Team drew with Seascale A 4.5-4.5
30th WCMTL. A Team beat Harris Park 8-1