Chew Stoke Bowling Club
Match Reports and Tables
Somerset County Bowls League - Men
Week 18 - 30 August 2025
Chew Stoke A v Yatton A
The last game of the season saw a downturn in the weather. A fairly grey morning turned into a rainy afternoon with the suggestion that the match would be shortened to 11 ends should the rain get too heavy.
As the game started the rain started but by the eleventh end the rain had stopped and we decided to carry on. Only for the heavens to open again later.
With the threat of possibly five teams going down Chew Stoke needed a win to keep our destiny in our own hands but knew we would have a tough task visiting Yatton
We were well in control on rink 3 winning by 13 shots. Rink 2 saw Yatton take an early and commanding lead but by getting 5 shots on one end we turned the game around and were 4 shots up going in to the final end, eventually winning by 1 shot.
We started well on rink 1 but were then overtaken but won the final end to earn a tie.
Winning on two rinks, tieing the third and winning the match by 62 shots to 50 meant 11 points to Chew Stoke and 1 to Yatton.
The final table sees Chew Stoke repeating their position of last year, coming sixth.
It was a strange season as we started well then lost our way a bit in the middle part of the year and then came back to win our final three games.
We won 6 and lost 6 games, so very mid-table but had a really poor points difference of -58.
Chew Stoke B v Bristol C
The scheduled home game for the B team was cancelled as Bristol C could not raise a team. So we were rewarded with the full 12 points and Bristol C were also penalised 6 points.
This didn't make any difference to the final position for Chew Stoke as we were thoroughly rooted to the bottom of the table.
Week 16 - 16 August 2025
Chew Stoke A v Portishead
A home game for the A team against a very pleasant group of men from Portishead.
Portishead are propping up North 1 so we had high expectations of a good result.
For once our hopes were met as we won on all rinks (albeit by one shot on the last end on rink three) and by 61 shots to 41.
This moves us up two places and almost out of the relegation zone. We're three points adrift of the two teams above us and only four behind Burnham in sixth place.
Our final game is away to fifth placed Yatton A. We could do with a win here (and preferably on at least two rinks as well) to confirm our position in North 1.
Chew Stoke B v Ashcombe C
The B team were at home as well to Ashcombe C. Unfortunately we couldn't repeat our win of the previous week and lost heavily by 65 shots to 42, losing on all three rinks.
The B team have two games left but mathematically cannot now get off the bottom of the table.
Here's hoping next season will be more satisfactory with some decent new bowlers coming through.
Week 15 - 9 August 2025
Chew Stoke B v Winscombe C
No game for the A team this week and the B team welcomed our visitors from Winscombe.
Winscombe were only one place above us in the league although were ahead of us by 3 wins and 31 points.
This turned out to be a great win for the B team - winning all three rinks and by 72 shots to 46 collecting a much needed 12 points.
Not enough to lift us off the bottom but maybe adding a degree of respectability to the points column.
Promotion and relegation
With a possible 5 teams to go down from North 1, in an attempt to re-align the divisions, Chew Stoke A are in serious danger of being relegated.
Two games are left in the season and the A team still have their destiny in their own hands (just) but a vastly inferior shots difference to the teams above may possibly have a say in the final standings.
Week 14 - 2 August 2025
Chew Stoke A v Clarence Park
A much needed win for the A team after five losses in a row at home to Clarence Park.
We won on all three rinks and by 79 shots to 49. So a very valuable 12 points and a win by 30 shots helping our net shots position.
Chew Stoke B v Burnham On Sea B
Another defeat for the B team but this was a much closer run thing with Chew Stoke winning on one rink and only losing by 4 shots - 51 to 55.
This does, however, keep the B team firmly rooted to the bottom of the table.
Maybe a chance to gather our thoughts and have a fresh assault on next season.
Week 13 - 26 July 2025
Chew Stoke A v Ashcombe A
The A team were away to Ashcombe A and faced a tough challenge with our opponents sitting in third place in the league.
Ashcombe A ran out reasonably comfortably winners by 81 shots to 39 handing the A team a fifth loss in a row.
We managed a win on one rink but as so often this season one sided results on other rinks meant a heavy match defeat.
Chew Stoke B v Yatton B
The B team, after a draw against Mark Moor last time out, were away to Yatton B.
As usual we managed to pick up a win on one rink but lost the match overall by 42 shots to 67 and realistically are likely to finish bottom of the division this season.
Week 12 - 19 July 2025
No game for the A or B team this week.
Results elsewhere had no effect on either team's standing in their respective divisions. The A team remaining in tenth in North 1 and the B team propping up North 3.
Perhaps a moment for reflection before games restart again next week.
The A team, after a promising start has now lost 4 games in a row, with the B team only having one drawn match to show for their efforts.
On the bright side:
A number of B teamers have stepped up into the A team to cover during holidays and absences and by and large have acquitted themselves well.
This has meant a number of new members have been thrown into the B team although this means they've gained some valuable experience.
Hopefully this all bodes well for next season.
Week 11 - 12 July 2025
Chew Stoke A v St Andrews A
The A team were at home to St Andrews A and unfortunately were well beaten by 44 shots to 26 by the top team in the division.
We managed a win on one rink but this result keeps us in tenth place largely due to Burnham not playing this week.
Chew Stoke B
No game for the B team this week, who stay firmly routed to the bottom of North 3.
Week 10 - 5 July 2025
Chew Stoke A v Nailsea A
Chew Stoke A travelled to Nailsea to take on Nailsea A.
Despite finishing level on rinks with one win to each side and a drawn rink we lost a close match by 63 shots to 54.
This was the A teams third loss in a row and has seen us drop from fourth to tenth place in North 1.
Chew Stoke B v Mark Moor
Our B team welcomed top of the table Mark Moor and gave a very good account of ourselves as the match was drawn with 57 shots each.
A moral victory here for the team as we won on two rinks and lost one and were looking at an overall victory until the very last end.
This keeps Chew Stoke B rooted firmly to the bottom of North 3.
Week 9 - 28 June 2025
Chew Stoke A v Portishead RBL B
Another hot and sunny afternoon as Chew Stoke A welcomed their visitors from Portishead. We played Portishead RBL in the Clevedon District League a few days before and were soundly beaten for our trouble. Could we turn the tables this time around?
Unfortunately we were beaten once again losing on all three rinks albeit by only a couple of shots on one rink. This, our second loss in a row, has seen the A team drop down to ninth place.
Chew Stoke B v Bristol B
The B team travelled into Bristol for an away game against the Bristol C team.
For the first time in a few games the B team didn't need any support from the ladies and were able to include a few of our newer members.
A fairly close game resulted in a 38 to 50 shot defeat for the B team although they came away with a win on one rink. So 10 points to Bristol C and 2 to Chew Stoke.
Week 8 - 21 June 2025
Chew Stoke A V Victoria B
The A Team travelled to Weston-Super-Mare to take on Victoria B on a very hot and sunny Saturday afternoon.
A strong Victoria team ran out winners by 65 shots to 46 winning on all three rinks and therefore gaining all 12 available points.
This result sees Victoria leap-frog Chew Stoke into third place with Chew Stoke dropping from fourth to sixth.
Unfortunately the B team game against Ashcombe C had to be cancelled as we couldn't provide enough players to make up a team.
Chew Stoke were penalised 10 shots and 6 points.
Week 7 - 14 June 2025
Chew Stoke A V Banwell A
The A team welcomed the Banwell A team and won by 67 shots to 55. We won on 2 rinks by 28 shots to 16 and 20 shots to 17 and narrowly lost on the third rink by 19 shots to 22. So Chew Stoke 10 points , Banwell 2 points
This moves the A team up to fourth place, winning 3 and losing 1 game.
Chew Stoke B V Winscombe C
The B team travelled to Winscombe to play their C team.
We're still struggling for players at times to complete the B team with the ladies once again stepping in to help out. We've also got some new players who are gaining valuable experience and this is starting to show as we won on two rinks and lost on one - a sort of moral victory although we lost the match by 59 shots to 47. So 4 points to Chew Stoke and 8 to Winscombe.
This leaves the B team firmly rooted to the foot of North 3 division and yet to record a victory.
Burnham on Sea B v Chew Stoke B
Saturday 7 June
No game for the A team this weekend whilst the B team travelled down to Burnham On Sea for an away game.
Overall a very close match with Burnham winning easily on one rink 29-17, Chew Stoke winning easily on another by 22-14 and the third rink being drawn 20-20.
This meant Burnham won by 63 to 59 and by 2 rinks to one. So 9 points to Burnham and 3 to Chew Stoke.
This, unfortunately, keeps Chew Stoke B firmly rooted to the bottom of the table, although with only three games played there's still a long way to go.
League Tables Week 6 - 7 June 2025
League Tables week 5 - 31 May 2025
Not a great weekend's bowling for Chew Stoke men unfortunately. Both the A and B teams were playing away from home, in the Somerset County league, with the A team at Burnham-on-Sea and the B team at Mark Moor
Unfortunately, we again had selection issues with B team members being drafted into the A team with the B team then struggling to pull a side together.
The A team lost by 65 shots to 49 winning on only 1 rink. 10 points to Burnham and 2 to Chew Stoke.
The B team fared even worse losing on all rinks and by 77 shots to 33. Mark Moor picking up all 12 points available.
A double header at home on Saturday 3 May as Chew Stoke A welcomed Clevedon Prom B and Chew Stoke B played Yatton B in the Somerset County Bowls League.
Chew Stoke A v Clevedon Prom B
Somerset County Bowls League - North 1
A friendly but tough game saw Chew Stoke A just hold on to defeat Clevedon Prom B by 63 shots to 59.
We won on 2 rinks and lost on 1 winning 10 points to Clevedon Prom's 2.
Chew Stoke B v Yatton B
Somerset County Bowls League - North 3
Not quite such a good result for Chew Stoke B as we lost by 41 shots to 75, winning on 1 rink and losing on 2. The points were reversed with Chew Stoke getting 2 points and Yatton 10.
2024 League Results
Somerset Bowls Association 2024 leagues
Mens league results
A mixed bag for the 2024 season for Chew Stoke with the A team coming a respectable sixth in North 1 division, and only 1 point off of fifth place.
The B team, however, didn't fair quite so well coming bottom of North 3 winning only four games.
This is probably a reflection of the small number of players we currently have at our disposal in Chew Stoke with a number of B team players being asked to step into the A team when they were short of players. The fact that the A team still did well in their league reflects the quality of our bowlers albeit we lack a bit of strength in depth.
No doubt with an influx of new players for the 2025 season both teams will be able to show better results next year.
