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The Marldon Fours 2008
The 2008 Marldon Fours sponsored by Paignton Flat Roofing was, again, well attended, with the full complement of 24 teams playing three games each. Although the weather was not perfect the teams entered into the spirit of the day playing competitive but sociable bowls. During the day the teams were treated to a fine spread prepared by Val Rounsley and her team of helpers. Ernie Wills, of sponsors, Paignton Flat Roofing, accompanied by Club Captain Bryan Salter and President Dennis Wyman presented the Cups and cheques to the winning team from Darmouth, Pat and Sid Lamble and Jean and John Townsend. In second place was Paignton's Tony Ellis, Pat Keay and Alan and Doreen Jordain and third place went to the King's four of Alan and Edna Silman and Doug and Pauline Deakin. The enjoyable tournament was organised by Gerry Pickard and Umpired by Derek Griffiths.
Marldon Apple Pie Fair
At the Marldon Apple Pie Fair, which was celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Club had a novelty putting competition and also a Bric-a-Brac stall. Money raised goes to the Marldon Village Hall fund and also to the club.Pictured is Bryan Salter manning the putting and the stall at a busy time.
President’s Charity Day
Marldon held their annual President's Charity day and despite the inclement weather managed a full and enjoyable day. President Dennis Wyman's chosen Charity was the British Heart Foundation. After perusing the bring and buy stalls the invited rinks from Paignton Torbay, Paignton, Babbacombe and Torbay Country Club played against Marldon rinks for the Silver Plate. The Plate was won by Joan Malkin, Mike Alcock, John Veale and Derek Moore of Marldon who had the highest score against the Paignton rink of Tony Ellis. Torbay Country Club were the leading away rink, with each player taking home a bottle of wine. After a competitive 18 ends the players were treated to an excellent tea provided to the usual high standard by Val Rounsley and her team. Dennis Wyman introduced John Glanville, the Chairman of the British Heart Foundation for Torbay and his wife Margaret who gratefully accepted a cheque for £250.00 towards the Portable Scanner Appeal. Mr. Glanville thanked Dennis and the Club Members and Visitors who had given so generously, adding that these donations were bringing the provision of the scanner much closer.
Fun Day
The arrival of the local ‘beat bobby’ was not able to curtail the outlandish behaviour of Members’ at Marldon’s fun day.
In fact after her arrival the event and comments became even more ribald, the humour aimed mainly at her night stick/truncheon.
The event was well attended and Club funds swelled by the generosity of the players who played in non bowling outfits.
It does appear however, that Marcia Piper was the only one who was told it was fancy dress!!!
Much has been said about the bias on bowls and the impact, good or bad, that “straighter” bowls have had on the game. For information the Game Page has diagrams of the drawlines of bowls produced by Henselite, Almark, Thomas Taylor and Drakes Pride. View Drawlines
Unfortunately our President's Opening Day was washed out by the persistent rain on Saturday. Undeterred, 2008 Club President Denny Wyman, accompanied by wife Betty and a large umbrella, played the first wood of the new season, whilst the rest of the Club watched on from the security of the Clubhouse. In his speech Dennis said he was honoured to be President and hoped for another enjoyable Season, which starts in earnest next week
The Club held a minutes silence in remembrance of Mike Harding who, sadly, died last week Mike, who had been ill for a few years, was a great stalwart in the early days of the Club and his infectious enthusiasm, both on and off the Green, meant there was never a dull moment when he was around. His Newsletter and quizzes were eagerly awaited by Club Members at social events, and in matches his complete respect for playing partners and opposition alike was always admired and appreciated. His wife, Pat, is the current Club Treasurer and she is in our thoughts at this time. Mike was a special character and friend and will be missed by the local bowling fraternity and Marldon Bowls Club in particular.
not perfect the teams entered into the spirit of the day playing competitive but sociable bowls. During the day the teams were treated to a fine spread prepared by Val Rounsley and her team of helpers. Ernie Wills, of sponsors, Paignton Flat Roofing, accompanied by Club Captain Bryan Salter and President Dennis Wyman presented the Cups and cheques to the winning team from Darmouth, Pat and Sid Lamble and Jean and John Townsend. In second place was Paignton's Tony Ellis, Pat Keay and Alan and Doreen Jordain and third place went to the King's four of Alan and Edna Silman and Doug and Pauline Deakin. The enjoyable tournament was organised by Gerry Pickard and Umpired by Derek Griffiths.
full and enjoyable day. President Dennis Wyman's chosen Charity was the British Heart Foundation. After perusing the bring and buy stalls the invited rinks from Paignton Torbay, Paignton, Babbacombe and Torbay Country Club played against Marldon rinks for the Silver Plate. The Plate was won by Joan Malkin, Mike Alcock, John Veale and Derek Moore of Marldon who had the highest score against the Paignton rink of Tony Ellis. Torbay Country Club were the leading away rink, with each player taking home a bottle of wine. After a competitive 18 ends the players were treated to an excellent tea provided to the usual high standard by 
Val Rounsley and her team. Dennis Wyman introduced John Glanville, the Chairman of the British Heart Foundation for Torbay and his wife Margaret who gratefully accepted a cheque for £250.00 towards the Portable Scanner Appeal. Mr. Glanville thanked Dennis and the Club Members and Visitors who had given so generously, adding that these donations were bringing the provision of the scanner much closer.
