One draw, one loss and won win for Billingshurst Bowlers this week

 Billingshurst bowlers played another away fixture at the Steyning green, under grey skies and very humid conditions.

After the friendly introductions by Captain Carol, the game began, with one of the visitor's rink quickly behind and the other three evenly matched. After 6 ends there were only two shots difference between the teams, but still one visitor rink had yet to score and were ten shots down. At the break after nine ends the deficit had increased to fourteen, never had a cuppa been more welcomed.

After an iced bun and a brew, things began to pick up for the Billingshurst players, the rink that had not scored, began to find their form, scoring quickly and overtaking the home side, the other 3 rinks were still fairly close. With just one rink to finish the visitors were just 2 shots behind, as the last wood came to rest to score two shots, the match ended in a draw Steyning 60 - Billingshurst 60. Scores: Linda L., Roger, Ray N. won 15-12, Lesley, Marion, Alan R. lost 9-17, Jan, Linda C., Barry G. lost 14-16, Top rink Robin, Carole, Chris won 22-15 (from 0-10 down).

Billingshurst bowlers played their first home game of the season against local rivals Horsham Park on a very warm and humid afternoon. After Club Captain Barry welcomed the teams the game began. The home side had several novice players and some in promoted positions for the first time on the green, which bodes well for the future, as it is important for everyone to have the opportunity of playing for the club.

After five ends it was a very close affair with the away team just 4 shots ahead but  by tea after nine ends the lead had increased to 18 shots. Following the break the new bowlers for Billingshurst began to find their form, but the deficit was to great and the more experienced visitors saw out the game to win by 12 shots. Billingshurst 57 Horsham Park 69. Scores: Shelia, Robin, Barry G. lost 7-32, Linda L., Jan, Alan R. lost 8-18, Roger, Carole, Michael won 18-12, Top rink Linda S., Marion, Ray N. won 23-7.

Midhurst Cup result
First Round
On a cloudy but warm afternoon Billingshurst played in the Midhurst Cup first round, with two triples at home and two triples away against Rowledge.
With the scores tied at home with one rink up by 5 and one rink down by 5 in both very close matches, calls to see how the away side were performing became quite crucial.
Away, one side drew, hmm still all square. One rink one by 8 so we progress to the second round and meet the new challengers from Arundel.
Scores:
Home
Robin, Chris, Alan R. won 18-13
Marion, Gary, Alan K. lost 14-19
Away
Lesley, Barry G., Ray N. drew 16-16
Roger, Carole, Ben won 20-12.
Billingshurst 68 - Rowledge 60.