A motion put forward by Judy Miller of Sutton and Surrey, that women bowlers be given permission to wear trousers for outdoor play, has been carried at the AGM of the English women's bowling association, writes Geoff Martyr.

Judy has been defeated in her previous attempts to get trousers approved.

The ladies now await comments and rulings from clubs and counties around the country.

Meanwhile, the English Bowling association has reported a 3,832 fall in membership and a 4,696 fall (3.24 per cent) in the entry for the national championships.

Bill Hatto was complimented on his effort at Potters which brought in funds total in more than £8,000 and he has been nominated for the national selection panel.

Worthing has been nominated as the proposed venue for the championships and senior internationals from June 30 to July 4.

RESULTS

Friendly: Surrey CIBA 207 Wiltshire 77.

Atherley Trophy: Surrey Women IBA 102 Kent Women IBA 106.

EGHAM TROPHY

Sutton 70

Donyngs IBC 77

Rink 1: Sutton (home): J Miller, B Salway, K Adams, S Rickman, 22. Donyngs (Away): F Dodd, 21. 2: C Boozer, R Watson, J Wheatley, J Watson, 13. R Wicks, 25 3: Sutton (away) M Stone, P MacDonald, R Coles, S Shanley, 22. A Simon, 10. 4: D Mitchell, T Soper, P Wills, J Roll, 13. E Exall, 21

Sutton's away rinks won by four shots but that was not enough to compensate for the 11-shot defeat by the home players. Donyngs now meet Cyphers in the next round.

SURREY LEAGUE

Sutton IBC 126 (6 pts)

Elmbridge IBC 114 (3 pts)

Rink 1: Sutton: C Tagg, G Rust, B Swain, A Wills, 18. Elmbridge: J Eldridge, D Castle, R Taylor, A Dickson, 26. 2: R Wicks, A Butler, G Taylor, J Hudnott, 17. J Engish, J Stevens, M Hayley, R Bell (capt), 21. 3: D Godbold, D Morris, R Roberts, J Cocoracchio, 21. N Beeson, T Stoner, B Brown, D Welsh, 24. 4: K Barrington, T Franklin, J Watkins, A White, 22. S McCormack, F Milham, G Romero, E Foster, 16. 5: L Kemp, G Kerd, A Flashman, N Asten (capt), 31. G Boyle, P Lea, D Sparkes, M Bishopp, 10. 6: P Crouchman, D Evans, D Patching, D Miller, 17. P Dudman, J Elliott, J Templeman, J Welsh, 17.

Sutton took majority points in this home match.

Sutton IBC 90 (0 pts)

Egham IBC 144 (10 pts)

Rink 1: Sutton: R Searle, R Dwight, R Jakes, G Robinson, 11. Egham: G Collin, 22. 2: P Nolan, R Nelson, D Hunter, R Willson, 14. K Clarke, 24. 3: C Dickens, G Webb, E Rust, J MacDonald, 16. J Spiller, 23. 4: J Landless, D Self, P Miller, A Wills, 11. P Whatford, 26. 5: P Scott, K Robinson, B Rebbeck, I Reid, 16. A Burchall, 23. 6: D Evans, P Marshall, E Mitchell, T Franklin, 22. B Andrews, 26.

This Surrey League match proved a disaster for the Sutton side,who lost all six rinks.

King George Field 107

Mole Valley BC 77

Rink 1: King George Field: L Caulder, R Hayes, J Astill, R Wrenn, 36. Mole Valley: R Lawman, 17. 2: G Finch, K Mann, S Taylor, P Harwood, 27. J Rice, 21. 3: J de Lannoy, C Rand, I Black, G Beddall, 13. R Crayden, 27. 4: J Hedges, A Martin, B Dennison, J Scott, 31. W Stephenson, 12.

King George Field took majority points in this Surrey League match.

FRIENDLIES

King George Field 102

Portishead RBL BC 46

Rink 1: King George Field: P Beeson, R Payne, J Forrester, P Wessier, 16. Portishead: N Davies, 19. 2: D Wood, T Josolyne, D Earl, G Archer, 29. G Clark, 12. 3: F Nash, B Reid, B Pantling, L Nelson, 35. B Daly, 6. 4: P Ungless, K Langley, G Roberts, R Anstee, 22. D Hengh, 9.

King George Field 181

Gravesend & District BA 69

Rink 1: King George Field: J Bailey, N Hasan, A Warren, S Hart, 37. Gravesend & Dist BA: Francis, 12. 2: R Hollis, F Porter, S Taylor, J Round (capt), 23. R Baldwin, 13. 3: P Beeson, T Godley, R Anstee, K Hartfield, 20. S Styles, 10. 4: K Dobinson, D Pearce, B Dennison, R Wooster, 39. D Taylor, 6. 5: J Sukhu, J Lowes, F Russell, J Guinnard, 40. H Barden, 8. 6: G Roberts, T Josolyne, L Lapensee, R Thomas, 22. J Pender, 20.

King George Field 82

Spartans 82

Rink 1: King George Field: F Nash, R Payne, E Godly, K Manley, 21. Spartans: R Green, 23. Rink 2: B Pantling, T Josolyne, R Kitchen, G Archer, 26. S Hart, 18. Rink 3: P Beeson, J Sherman, A Warren, R Ward, 11. R Wooster, 24. Rink 4: R Webb, M Bean, R Thomas, A Alexander, 24. J Guinnard, 17.

WEY VALLEY COACHING

Wey Valley IBC have received a grant for £2,650 to buy bowls equipment for use with coaching youngsters. The first gathering of Wey Valley Vikings attracted 36 youngsters aged between four and 15. Anyone interested in getting involved should contact Margaret Tulley or any club officer.

December 3, 2001 16:30