On Sunday, 24th August, the men’s team travelled to Newbury Bowls Club for the 2nd leg of the competition for the Godwin Cup.
After the 1st leg, played at home, Hungerford were trailing by 4 shots but after a stunning comeback they won the 2nd leg by 80 shots to 47 so won by 33 shots overall.
Club President Alan Bartter received the trophy from Newbury Captain Mike Collins. The Godwin Cup is played for every year with one match at home and one away at Newbury.
On Sunday 17th August 18 players from Hungerford Bowls Club travelled to St Mary Bourne Bowls Club to compete for the R & J Broad Trophy. The trophy is competed for each year by Hungerford and St. Mary Bourne Bowls clubs and next year the match will be hosted by Hungerford.
We played 18 ends in very sunny and hot weather and after a lovely afternoon we ended the match winning by 4 shots. Hungerford had 95 shots overall and St Mary Bourne 91.
Hungerford President Mr Alan Bartter accepted the trophy from Nina Leighton St Mary Bourne’s Secretary.
After the game we enjoyed a lovely tea and welcome drink with all the players.
The Hungerford Beer Festival 2024 will be held over the August Bank Holiday 2025 from 12 until 6pm each day.
There are a selection of 13 beers, some local and some from further afield. Also 3 ciders.
The BBQ will be serving food for those who may wish to have something to eat.
Each day there will be live music to enjoy.
All start times are approximate.
The final matches have been played in the Kennet League LV West and the Hungerford Men (Over 55) team have come second. This means promotion to the 1st Division next season.
In true end-of-season drama the team were sitting in third place. They had a couple of high scoring ends, in their final game, so managed to win and now they are in the 1st division where the teams are at the top of their game.
Well played gentlemen. Good luck for next season.
