A short report will appear here after each competitive game played by Sanguine members.
Friendly game away to Wickford on 21st June 2022
We had a lovely afternoon bowling at Wickford.
On Mat 1, Sanguine and Wickford were neck and neck until the tenth end at 11 shots each, then as we got the mat, pulled ahead to win quite comfortably.
On Mat 2, Sanguine team cruised to a stomping win.
A good afternoons bowling was enjoyed by all.
We now look forward to the return match at home on July 7th and hope for a good result.
Friendly game home to Wickford on 7th July 2022
On July 7th, Sanguine played Wickford at home in the second leg of the Friendlies arranged.
The team on rink one, consisting of Peter, Tony, Josie and John S, were cruising, until Wickford scored five on the 12th end to be neck and neck at 14 shots each. Sanguine hit back with a 4 the next end and continued to dominate, not allowing Wickford to score again, finishing at 23 to 14.
On rink two, on the team sheet were George, Sarah, Carol and John F. Sanguine and Wickford were neck and neck throughout. Despite the quirks on mat two, Wickford were coping well and by end 9, it was anyone’s game at 7 -6 to Sanguine. Sanguine managed to get a nose ahead in the subsequent ends, winning 13-9.
A good evening’s bowling was had by all.
Friendly game home to Courage on 18th July 2022
On August 18th, Sanguine played a friendly with Courage.
Playing for Sanguine were Steve, Tony, Sandra and Peter, and they got off to a great start, not allowing Courage to score at all up until the 7th end. Courage got to grips with the mat and scored a point on the next few ends leaving Sanguine languishing on 8 shot for five consecutive ends. Courage proceeded to catch up and by end 14, the scores were 11 shots to Sanguine and 8 shots to Courage, giving a nail-biting finish of 11 shots Sanguine 9 shots Courage.
The team on mat 2 consisted of John F, Carol, Sarah and George. Again Sanguine got off to a storming start leading 4 shots to nil by the fifth end. However, Courage got 3 shots on the next end and continued to put pressure on the home team, but just finishing short at 14 to 10 to the home team.
The matches were played in great spirit, and a good evening’s bowling was had by all.
We look forward to the return match on the 7th September
Friendly game away to Courage on 7th September 2022
On September 7th, Sanguine played their away friendly fixture with Courage.
Playing for Sanguine were John W, Sandra, Carol and John F, on mat one. Courage, after scoring one shot on the first end, lost the next five ends but pinned Sanguine back to just one shot on those ends, with the score standing at 5-1 to the visitors by end six. Courage reduced the deficit, scoring on the next three ends with Courage and Sanguine head-to-head at six shots apiece by end ten. Then Sanguine pulled away, scoring five on the fourteenth end, making the score 14 to 7. With one end left, Courage had run out of time to recover and Sanguine finished the match scoring another one shot on the last end with the final score 15-7 to Sanguine.
The team on mat 2 consisted of Peter, Sarah John S and Steve. Sanguine got off to a fantastic start not allowing Courage to score at all until the 6th end when they scored one shot, making the score 8 –1 to the visitors. This gave Courage the boost they needed to continue scoring, getting three shots on the next end and one shot on the eight end, with the score a close 8-5 to Sanguine. However they could not maintain their momentum, and the match ended with the final score 14-10 to Sanguine.
Courage made us most welcome, and the matches were played in great spirit, and a good evening’s bowling was had by all.
Friendly Game away to Whitehall on 14th September 2022
On September 14th, Sanguine played their away friendly fixture with Whitehall.
It seemed a miracle that we all managed to get there, as there was a burst water main on the A13, pushing all the traffic onto the A127 and combined with the rush hour traffic, it was nose-to-tail all the way.
Playing for Sanguine were John W, Sandra, Carol and Tony, on mat one. Whitehall made a roaring start and by end 4 it was 7 shots to nil. Sanguine started to get the mat and scored on the fifth end, however Whitehall continued to dominate and the final score was a commanding 19 to Whitehall and 7 to the visitors.
The team on mat 2 consisted of Sarah, John F., John S., and Tom. Again Sanguine was slow off the mark and did not score until the fourth end, with the score at 6-2 to the home team. Sanguine continued to fight back, but could not do enough to shake off the home team and the final score was 16 – 9 to the home team.
Whitehall were very hospitable, and we consoled ourselves with homemade bread pudding, mince pies and quiche. The matches were played in great spirit, and a good evening’s bowling was had by all.
Friendly game away to Basildon SMBC on 24th September 2022
On September 24th, Sanguine played their away friendly fixture with Basildon Short Mat Bowls Club. They are a newly formed club and are keen to gain experience as well as much needed funds.
Playing for Sanguine were John F, Steve, Carol and Tom on mat one. Sanguine got off to a slow start with BSMBC taking the first two ends. Sanguine got two shots on the third end and then it was neck and neck with the scores 7-5 to the home team by end 8.Sanguine struck back getting four shots on end nine and continued to score well with the final score 16-9 to the visitors.
The team on mat 2 consisted of Tony, John S., Sarah and Peter. The home team got off to a storming start and by the fourth end it was 6-0 to the home team. However once Sanguine got on the scoreboard, with one shot on the fifth end, they continued to score heavily, with two 3s and a 4, with the home team just scoring ones. The final score was 15-11 to the visitors.
BSMBC are a lively club, really enjoying their bowls and made us most welcome, and we look forward to hosting them for the return match once a date has been agreed.
Sarah Sarling – Sanguine Competition Secretary
Sanguine Short Mat Bowls Club 