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Annual Charity Triples

This year’s Annual Charity Cash Triples
Tournament was in aid of Lymphoma Ac-
tion. A Suffolk Past President and some
bowlers had or have this condition so it
was held in support of them. Apart from
Suffolk we had entries from Norfolk, Cam-
bridge and Essex.
We have a small venue so can only
accommodate 24 entries with one session
playing and the other sitting out. The day
is organised over 2 sessions 45 mins
apart with everyone playing 4 games of 9
ends over 45 minutes, tea and coffee is
made available all day.
Teams got 4 points for a win, 2 points
for a draw and 1 point for every end won
so adding everything together can make
an interesting result
The first group winners were Michael
Rice, Tom Weir and Paul Taylor with 40
points and the second group was won by
Malcolm Bailey, Jeff Branch and Alan Hare
with 41 points. In the best of a three-end
Aways on hand to help sudden death tie break Malcolm’s set won
Aways on hand to help
Pam Fayers and Margaret Hastings the first 2 ends so game over.
Pam Fayers and Margaret Hastings
The venue was provided free of charge by
the Indoor Club, we held a raffle and other fund-raising events and being sponsored for the prize
money we raised just over £1,000 on the day. A big thank you to all the people who helped get-
ting the equipment out and putting it away again, Cheryl & Gloria for organizing the raffle, Bob
for the Bed & Breakfast vouchers which helped contribute more money when raffled and people
who helped in the kitchen. A great day was had by all.
Margaret Hastings & Bob Cousins

Tournament Organisers
Suffolk Short Mat Bowling Association

Lymphoma is a group of blood cancers that develop from lymphocytes (a type of white blood
cell).The name often refers to just the cancerous versions rather than all such tumours. Signs
and symptoms may include enlarged lymph nodes, fever, drenching sweats, unintended weight
loss, itching, and constantly feeling tired. The enlarged lymph nodes are usually painless. The
sweats are most common at night. Treatment may involve one or more of the following:
chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and surgery.