Melvyn Beck
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MEN’S COUNTY DRAWS
AFTER much debate and various options thrown into the melting pot, the English Bowling Federation have decided to go ahead with a straight knockout tournament for the men's Adams and Newton competitions, but for the second year running there will be no Donald Steward or Silver Jubilee Vase events for the women. as there was little …
OBITUARY: EAN EAGLE
IT'S sad to report the passing of another Northants Bowling Federation stalwart in life member and former county president Ean Eagle at the age of 86. His loss comes just weeks after the passing of fellow contemparies Albert Horton and Barrie Plowman. He died in hospital on March 2nd having been in failing health since last …
IT’S GREEN FOR GO!
THE English Bowling Federation men's and women's county competitions will be going ahead as scheduled this summer with Skegness as the climax at the end of August. At a time when good news has been in short supply, it's great to record something positive for bowlers who have been denied access to competitive sport for over …
NEW ADAMS CAPTAIN
NORTHANTS Bowling Federation are pleased to announce that Roger Martin has been appointed the new Adams Trophy team captain. Vastly experienced at county level, both indoors and out, he replaces John Earl, who stepped down following last year's abortive season, and he has named another highly experienced campaigner Mick Linnell as his vice-captain. So it …
EBF/EWBF UPDATE
A JOINT communique from the English Bowling Federation and the English Women's Bowling Federation has been received with regard to their plans for the 2021 outdoor and indoor seasons assuming bowls gets the green light from the Government to resume in May. The 2020 indoor finals, which were provisionally arranged to start on April 19th …
OBITUARY: ALBERT HORTON
JUST days after the death was announced of Barrie Plowman, Northants Bowling Federation lost another stalwart from the same era with the sudden passing of Albert Horton at the age of 87. Yorkshire born, he served in the RAF and was a decent footballer. After switching from the crown green format in his home county, …
OBITUARY: BARRIE PLOWMAN
SAD to report that Barrie Plowman, a great servant to Northants Bowling Federation and the Casterton club, died in Peterborough City Hospital on New Year's Eve aged 79. Husband of Pam, he had been suffering with Parkinson's Disease for several years, but in his playing days was one of the best singles players in the …
NWBF AGM CANCELLED
DUE to the restrictions currently in place, it is regret that the Northants Women's Bowling Federation have been left with no alternative but to cancel the 2020 annual general meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 4th. The officials currently in place on the NWBF committee will continue to carry out duties until the 2021 annual general meeting.
NBF AGM CANCELLED
WITH current Government restrictions likely to remain in force for some time, the Northants Bowling Federation have been left no alternative but to cancel the 2020 annual general meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th. In the light of this any presidential duties next year will be undertaken by members of the county's management committee.
NEW CAPTAIN WANTED
NORTHANTS Bowling Federation are on the look out for a new team captain for the Adams Trophy squad next season following the decision by John Earl (Blackstones) to relinquish the role after three years. Current president Dick Noble will be leading the Newton Trophy team next year and as a result the home fixtures will …