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CHARITY WEEKEND
Every year for the past 18 years, Chobham Heath SMBC
in Surrey have held a charity weekend taking place at the
Chobham community centre, which is the club’s home.
The aim is to raise money for the Wessex Children’s Hos-
pice (Naomi house and Jack’s place) and over the years
we have raised in excess of £35,000 for this very worthy
cause.
48 bowlers take part each day (96 in total over the
weekend) in teams of 4 and are guaranteed 5 games during each day. The games
are played in a round robin format of 2 groups of 6 teams and the winners of each
group then play off in the final. The event provides people with a full day of compet-
itive and enjoyable bowling whilst, at the same time, raising money for a very worthy
cause.
We do not only raise money by collecting playing fees of £8.00 per person but
we have a large raffle each day (usually in excess of 90 prizes on each day). We also
have guess the name of the “teddy” on each day of the weekend and a whiskey raffle
on both days. The event is supported not only by players from surrey but also from
Hertfordshire, London, Kent and Hampshire.
This year we raised £2,370 for the hospice which, in these difficult times is a
great amount and we would like to thank all those who took part and, of course, the
members of Chobham Heath SMBC who helped on both days, providing raffle prizes,
food for the lunches and also stepping in to play when players dropped out. A big
thank you should also go to John Salter, who has been the scorer over the weekend
since the event started and also manages to bowl on both days.
We believe all those who took part enjoyed what was a fun day but very com-
petitive event and we hope to see them all again next year. Next year’s event will take
place on the weekend of the 7th and 8th September 2013 and all bowlers are welcome
on a first come first served basis.
Pat Huddleston & Jennie Stubbs Chobham Heath SMBC

THE VERY BEST OF WISHES
THE VERY BEST OF WISHES
Well known bowlers David & Catherine Robbins and Shirley King of
Well known bowlers David & Catherine Robbins and Shirley King of
Northamptonshire Short Mat Bowling Association were injured in a bad car
Northamptonshire Short Mat Bowling Association were injured in a bad car
accident at the end of November on their way to a match between Northants
accident at the end of November on their way to a match between Northants
Over 60’s and Norfolk Over 60’s.
Over 60’s and Norfolk Over 60’s.
As they approached the village of Cosgrove a car shot out of a T junc-
As they approached the village of Cosgrove a car shot out of a T junc-
tion smashing into the car, which was driven across the road and ended up
tion smashing into the car, which was driven across the road and ended up
on its side in a field.
on its side in a field.
David managed to escape via the sun roof and ended up in Northampton
David managed to escape via the sun roof and ended up in Northampton
Hospital with broken ribs and a broken bone in his back. Catherine Robbins
Hospital with broken ribs and a broken bone in his back. Catherine Robbins
was taken by Air Ambulance and ended up in Coventry Hospital with a bro-
was taken by Air Ambulance and ended up in Coventry Hospital with a bro-
ken hip and pelvis as well as a broken bone in her back. Shirley King suffered
ken hip and pelvis as well as a broken bone in her back. Shirley King suffered
severe bruising and was home early. I understand David & Catherine were
severe bruising and was home early. I understand David & Catherine were
home for Christmas and I’m sure that we all wish all three well and hope for
home for Christmas and I’m sure that we all wish all three well and hope for
a speedy recovery from their injuries and bruising etc.
a speedy recovery from their injuries and bruising etc.