Benalmádena vs Overseal Memorial B.C. Derbyshire
16th October 2006
(Click on the pictures for larger
size)
 The
match for Monday the 16th October was to be 4 rinks of triples against Church
Groesley but despite searching on the internet I could find no trace of such a
place. It turned out that the visitors went under the name of Overseal
Memorial Bowling Club instead, a place name I did find on the internet. (Left
- The two teams- photo © 2006 Carol
Harmond)
"Overseal is situated 3 miles south of Swadlincote, in South Derbyshire.
The village was once part of the district of Seal, which included quite a few
settlements, many of which form Netherseal and Overseal in modern times. The
“Seal” suggests the area was once heavily forested and Nether means
‘lower’ and Over means ‘upper’ - history lesson over. (Right
- Robin Hood public House - www.derbyshireuk.net)
So I ask, did Benalmadena end up playing a team from the nether
regions instead?
 The
visitors Captain, Marion Matthews had the right idea as she delegated everything
to a spokesman, Colin Bootherway whereas the Benalmadena Captain for the day,
(volunteered buy default - thanks Frank) was Carol Harmond who just had to
muddle through the best she could as she couldn't find anyone stupid enough to
take the task on! (Left - The visitors
Captain bowls - photo © 2006 Carol
Harmond)
 A
great time was had by all and the visitors said they had thoroughly enjoyed
their visit to Benalmadena. The result was 2 rinks each but the visitors
had a well deserved points win of 68 to 58 as one of our teams (no names to save
the blushes) didn't even manage to reach double figures, perhaps we should adopt
the "L" plates idea from last week's visitors? (Right
- Presentation to Colin Bootherway of Overseal Memorial BC - photo
© 2006 Carol Harmond)
 After
the game, the players retired to the refreshment area where mementoes were
exchanged between the two clubs. (Left -
The plaque presented to Benalmadena - photo
© 2006 Carol Harmond)
Picture Gallery (Click on the pictures for larger
size - all photos © 2006 Carol
Harmond))
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The Teams |
Benalmadena's gift to the visitors |
Announcing the results |
Visitors gift to Benalmádena |
Yours truly |
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Have you heard to one about ... |
An impression of Tutan Kharmun |
Hop, skip & jump |
If that bowl knows what's good for it! |
Left a bit |
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Bottoms up |
Lovely action Norma |
Mary's bad bowl day |
Nice one Andy |
Sartorial elegance |
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Do you think we can tilt the green? |
A good follow through |
Take that |
Can I open my eyes yet? |
Who did that! |
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You xxxxxxx |
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Note for Barry:- Ask about the one that got away!
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