Many thanks to timekeepers and scorers Dave England and Keith Piercy. The members behind the scenes who organised refreshments and drinks and sales of raffle tickets should also be mentioned (Aubrey, Sandra, Nigel and our Chairman David Raines. without your help there would be no event. Many thanks also to our sponsors J B Motors of Malton for your continued support.
A special thank you to Yvonne Daykin for standing in to present the prize money and trophy to the players once more. Also, many thanks to her for donating, for the 2nd year, the 'LNER Free Return Rail Ticket Prize'.
Eric Wood Memorial Trophy 2023
After postponing the competition for one day due to a terrible weather forecast this years event was held on Sun 6th Aug with, thankfully, good weather prevailing. Another new name goes on the trophy again this year with Tom Wakefield, Christine Atkinson and Trevor Straker. winning for the first time. Congratulations to the team from Thornton le Dale. In second place were the Malton trio of John Harper, Ian Strangeway and Colin Smith. Third place was taken by Alec Young and Betty Turnbull from Kirkbymoorside with Stuart Metcalfe from Malton standing in as lead bowler at short notice. The margin between all top three teams was once again a close call with the title been undecided until the final round. A great event was enjoyed by everyone who took part and we look forward to next years event.
Eric Wood Memorial Trophy 2023
After postponing the competition for one day due to a terrible weather forecast this years event was held on Sun 6th Aug with, thankfully good weather prevailing. Another new name goes on the trophy again this year with Tom Wakefield, Christine Atkinson and Trevor Straker winning for the first time. Congratulations to the team from Thornton le Dale. In second place were the Malton trio of John Harper, Ian Strangeway and Colin Smith. Third place was taken by Alec Young and Betty Turnbull from Kirkbymoorside with Stuart Metcalfe from Malton standing in as lead bowler at short notice. The margin between all top three teams was once again a close call with the title been undecided until the final round. A great event was enjoyed by everyone who took part and we look forward to next years event.
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Sundella Cup Final 2023
Thurs 31st August: Malton Veterans have won the Sundella Cup competition 2023. In excellent bowling conditions, and on a pristine green at Kirkbymoorside, Malton beat Wigginton Blades on all 4 rinks to win 79pts - 60pts.
After a close start Malton began to draw clear before a fightback by the Blades made the score a lot closer. As the game drew to a close though Malton began to stretch the lead and run out as winners.
The trophy was presented by Vet's league vice chairman Freddie Alnutt to the winning captain Dave England.
Thank you to all concerned and to Kirkbymoorside Bowling Club for preparing such a wonderful bowling surface and for hosting the final.
BataGas Triples League 2023 Winners
Fri 25th August: Malton Have retained the BataGas Triples league title. With four games to play we were placed 4th in the league and some 18 points adrift but came through with three consecutive 8-0 wins and finishing with a 6-2 victory away at Wigginton.
This the 10th year running that Malton have won this competition and it has been by far the toughest with many teams in the league raising their game making it a very competitive league indeed.
Many thanks for the tireless efforts of the league organisers and to all the other teams who played. Although the desire to win is strong in all teams it is by far more important that the friendliness we have felt throughout the season prevails which makes the game the success that it has become.
Winners v R.O.L. 2023
Fri 1st September: Following our success in the 2023 competition and in accordance with tradition Malton once again hosted the 'Winners v Rest of League' match. A good evening was enjoyed by all with ROL winning the 12 end match by just 4 points.
After the match a presentation was made with Kevin Hebblewhite from BATA in attendance to hand the trophy to vice-captain Dave England.
This was followed with refreshments and a raffle.
Thank you to all who contributed to make the event such a success.
Ossie Ashcroft Final 2023
Although Malton were not competing in the final of the Ossie Ashcroft 2023 final it is tradition that the final is held at our club.
This year the final saw Kirkbymoorside play Easingwold.
With the 2 teams playing each other the previous day in the final match of the Vet's Div 1 season, which Easingwold won with the final bowl of the final end to finish just 2 points above them, Kirkbymoorside were out for revenge.
In very hot conditions on a fast green it was Kirkbymoorside who took an early advantage and at the halfway stage were some 20 points ahead, a lead which they managed to maintain and take this years title.
The photo below shows Kirkbymoorside after the presentation of the winners cup to victorious captain Betty Turnbull and her team.
Malton win the Sundella Cup 2023
Malton Vet's Have won this years Sundella Cup Competition beating Wigginton Blades at Kirkbymoorside. Mallon lead from the start and although Wigginton staged a late comeback They maintained their lead eventually taking the title by 79pts - 60pts.
This is Malton's first win in this competition since their success in 2017.
Thankyou to the Vet's league organisers for their endless efforts to make things run smoothly and well done to our entire vet's team lead by captain Dave England.
Vivian Booth Singles Success For Malton Bowler
This years Vivian Booth Singles competition (organised and run by Ryedale & District Veterans League) has been won by Malton Bowler Ian Strangeway.
Enjoying probably his best form of the season he dominated the match from the start and ran out with a remarkable 21-8 victory over Easingwold bowler Roger Green.
A slideshow of photos can be viewed here on our YouTube channel. And a further video of live recordings are here. Well done to Ian, the club are very proud of your success this season.
