HOT SHOTS CLUB | APRIL 2023
We continue to receive bumper applications which have recently included Mick Gault OBE. Mick represented England at six Commonwealth Games in various shooting events winning an incredible 18 medals – nine of which were gold! Mick’s Commonwealth achievement is a record for athletes in any sport, but can he gain 18 hot shot badges?… watch this space.
Irish Women’s Indoor Bowling Association president Wilma Adair is another winner, as is Kent president Neil Waters.
Eighty-nine-year-old Reg Martin claims his second hot shot badge in three years with his Carlton IBC colleagues, while Richard Cushen obtained his second hot shot of the season in a county fours match for Camberley IBC and with son Harry also achieved their county badges during the same match.
New bowlers Gina Parish, Karen Simpson and Geoff Hardwick, who have only been playing for a year at Bedford Borough BC, also join the Hot Shots Club.
The Bowls International Hot Shots Club is as popular as ever and famous throughout the bowls playing world.
It was launched more than 20 years ago to reward players achieving a maximum score on one end of a competitive match and remains as popular as ever.
Certificates recognising the feat and signed by 15 times world champion Tony Allcock OBE take pride of place in the clubs and homes of bowlers all over the globe.
Different coloured bowls stickers are also available to highlight the achievement of becoming a member of the world’s largest and most exclusive bowls club.
Apart from having your names recognised in print and featured on our website www.bowlsinternational.com, why not send in a picture as well of the successful pair, triple or four, along with some interesting and relevant details about your claim.
You can provide a few details on the entry form that is featured in this supplement and email your photos to hotshots@bowlsinternational.com
Happy bowling and good luck!
Latest winners
BEDS
Bedford Borough BC: Gina Parish, Karen Simpson, Geoff Hardwick
Kempston Park IBC: Sue Webb, Edweena Church, June Holmes, Rita Clifford Pendleton
Kempston Park IBC: Terry Swain, Roger Granby, Cliff Fine
BERKS
Rivermead IBC: Dave Miles, Martin Cranstoun, Peter Keep
BUCKS
Foxhills IBC: Joan Catton, Janis Green, Alan Green, David Catton
CAMBS
Cambridgeshire County IBA: Wally Davis, Alan Woolfe, Richard Cavaliero, Malcolm Sargent
Huntingdon IBC: Christine Morris, Teresa Watkins
CORNWALL
Caradon IBC: Kath Mote, Chris Harrison, Sue Norris
CUMBRIA
Cumbria IBC: Mary Brown, Eileen Henderson, Sandra Rudd
DERBS
Alfreton IBC: Brian Kelly, Tony M Covington, Richard Atterbury
DEVON
Devon County IBA Presidents: Tony Card, Keith Young, Keith Chester, Chris Fenner
Plymouth Life Centre IBC: Alan Boddington, Peter Firkin, Petrv Grigoroiu, Chris Fenner
Sidmouth BC: Mary Turner, Karen Hollingdale, Chrissie Leedham
DORSET
Dolphin IBC: Jo Hall, Jan Elkin, Liz Moorey, Ann Wood
EAST SUSSEX
Preston BC: Richard Heale, Andy Roberts, Barry Allen, Trevor Vine
Wealden IBC: Sandra Sharp, Paul Jeffs
ESSEX
Essex County BC: Robin Smith, Sara Decort, Kevin Sadler, Roger Perham
Essex County BC: Stephen Gymer, Chris Ridgwell
Essex County BC: Valerie Birch, Gilian Lang, Christine Berry, Vera Barnes
Essex County BC: Terry Gutteridge, Stephen Clark, Paul Johnson, Chris Johnson
Falcon IBC: Diane Wright, Wendy Buckingham, Jan Brandis, Pauline Tucker
Havering IBC: Cecille Harrison, Janet Allen
Southend BC: Tracy Howe, Jacky Lovett, Ed Smith
Walton and District IBC: Wendy Beddall, John Bryson, Vince McAuley
Walton and District IBC: P Carlino, F Walker
GLOS
Fairford IBC: Peter Mackenzie, Chris Moaby, Eric Truman
MidGlos IBC: Penny Callaghan, Sandy Kerr, Sandra Hambridge, Adam Smith
HANTS
Hedge End BC: Ev Quarrell, Martin Crimble, Frank Barnett
Leigh Park BC: Karen Williams, Peter Robinson, Carter Blandford
Lodden Vale IBC: Barry Williamson, David Adair, Steve Bailey, William McCreadie
Lodden Vale IBC: John Goodwin, Andy Janes, David Morris, Roger Banister
Romsey BC: Ron Saunders, Clare Minns, Judy Eynon, John Legg
Victory IBC: Les Wilkinson, David Webber
Victory IBC: Barry Tovey, Alan Taw, Roy Reader
HEREFORDSHIRE
Weobley and District BC: Keith Price, Keith Parry, Clive Handscombe
HERTS
Harpenden and District IBC: Carol Chatfield, Mo Fox, Janet Metcalfe, Michelle Wilkinson
Harpenden and District IBC: Yvonne McAuliffe, Anne Fitzgerald, Beryl Birch, Jackie Bell
Harpenden and District IBC: Janet Hart, Ian Simons, John Turkentine, Mike Waller
Harpenden and District IBC: Peter Hagart, Jackie Bell, Jack Blissett
Hatfield IBC: G S Edwards, P Stokes, D Cooper
Hatfield BC: Rose Gee, Pam Bond, Sylvia Gough
Ilford and District IBC: Hugh Adams, Eddie Jewell, Peter Elliott, Peter Bartle
Ilford and District IBC: Gerry Weiland, Steve Glover, Trevor Speed, Henry Summers
Stevenage and District SCIBC: Mick Slack, Stephen Powell
ISLE OF WIGHT
Shanklin BC: Daphne Stanton, Mitch Jones, Bill Wiltshire, Terry Hurley
Warner IBC: Marion Bailey, Ray Randall, Steve Rothwell, Terry Bailey
KENT
Ashford IBC: David Marsh, David Horton, Peter Norton, Ian Larkin
Ashford IBC: Heather Atkins, David Atkins, Darron Sharp
Betteshanger IBC: Sue Jones, Ping Man, Patricia Jones
Bromley IBC: A Whitehead, P Rowles, R Smith, L Ballard
Mote Park IBC: Paul Varley, Alan Quarman, Dave Cadman, Alan Cray
Peninsula BC: Steve Cherry, Jo McGinnis, James Brooks, Dave Moore
Prince Arthur Road IBC: Tim Fletcher, Sheila Mathews, Derrick Small
Sevenoaks IBC: Neil Waters, Sue Wallis
Sevenoaks IBC: Jon Pulley, Brian O’Callaghan
White Oak IBC: Tommy Smith, Barry Ottley, Valerie Lewis
LEICS
Barwell IBC: David Bird, Dave Foy, Sue Kenny, Roger Pace
Carlton IBC: John Smith, Reg Martin, Gordon Webster, Barry Bonser
Charnwood IBC: Rhys Taylor, Mick English, Mark Cundell
Melton and District IBC: P Bennett, S Sharp, D North, T Main
LINCS
Dunholme BC: Brenda Allen, Daffni Staff, Geoff Gray, Ron Sharpe
Lincoln IBC: Kathleen Farmer, Wendy Wilson, Andy Smith, Graham Wingad
Scunthorpe IBC: Eileen Ransom, Glenys McLellan, Peter Ransom
Spalding IBC: Nathan Puttrell, Carly Morris, Gavin Staite, Terry Windsor
MIDDLESEX
Cambridge Park BC: Cliff Laking, Gym Brown, Tony O’Brien
Century IBC: Wing Yuen, Steve Griffiths, Ian Ellis, Geoff Lawrence
NORFOLK
Dereham IBC: Chris Burgess, Mick Gault
NORTHANTS
Northampton and District IBC: Steve Hardy, Steve Dolby, Geoff Coleman, Jamie Hampton
Rushden Town IBC: Di Croot, David Hutchins
OXON
Banbury Cross IBC: Pauline Smith, Kay Oliver, Tony Smith
SOMERSET
Clarrie Dunbar IBC: Joan Windel, Stephen Tyler
Clarrie Dunbar IBC: Keith Windell, Paul Latcham, Andy Haynes, Adam Bolwell
Nailsea IBC: Brian Norman, Barry Excell, Phil Atwell, Steve Secker
SUFFOLK
Ipswich and District BC: David Gillson, Lee Steggalls
Mid Suffolk IBC: Steve Gill, Carol Pybus, David Payne
Risbygate IBC: Gerald Caplin, Avril Nicholls, Colin Ruddock
West Row BC: Philip Haylock, Peter Rolfe
SURREY
Egham IBC: Pat McCaffery, Alan Shelley, Les Owen, Harrison Ash
Richmond IBC: Tom Rolfe, Richard Cushen, Harry Cushen, Rob Dodds
Wey Valley IBC: David Webb, John Kenton
SUSSEX
Wealden IBC: Richard Flower, Jenny Forrest, Graham Cubitt, Mike Simmonds
WARKS
Royal Leamington Spa BC: John McGarry, Philip Davidson, David Harding
Welford-on-Avon IBC: Jane Hoskin, Chris Pepper, Marjorie Woodall
Welford-on-Avon BC: Jean Lythall, Tracy Wheeler, Brian Lythall
Welford-on-Avon BC: Brian Lythall, Jean Lythall, Paul Lambert
WEST SUSSEX
West Sussex County SMBA B team: Seton Wood, Marilyn Knight, Jenny Naldrett, Pam Healy
WORCS
Bromsgrove IBC: Sarah Davies, Diane Russell, Nigel Baker
Pershore BC: Peter Allies, Sheila Allies, Malcolm Sorrlill, Carole Ellsmore
YORKS
Harrogate IBC: Howard Quinn, Richard Jennisson
Harrogate IBCL Ian Watling, Maria Quinn
Selby BC: Pat Jacques, Christine Dixon, Lyn Day, Carol Sargent
WALES
Flintshire IBC: Roger Grimshaw, Ken Roberts, Bob Dolby, John Gillespie
Pembrokeshire IBC: Rob Jones, Carl Hall, Keith Thorpe
Torfaen IBC: Donna White, Carol Malson, Mike Perkins, Colin White
IRELAND
County Antrim IBC: Irene McCullough, Wilma Adair
CYPRUS
Aphrodite BC: Ralph Shirley, Graham Ibbotson
MISCELLANEOUS
London Civil Service IBA: Phil Collier,Caril Burtenshaw, Chris McCarthy, Martin Jewitt
Feature photograph: Commonwealth shooting legend Mick Gault OBE (left) and Chris Burgess, of Dereham IBC
Photographed below: County Antrim IBC’s Irene McCullough (left) and current Irish Ladies’ Indoor Bowling Association president Wilma Adair
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Have you recently picked up a full count on one end of a competitive match? Simply complete the online form and email your photos to hotshots@bowlsinternational.com to become a member of the Hot Shots Club.
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