Hannah Overton – twice a national Federation champion
THE NORTHANTS Bowling Federation’s annual Men v Women match, played at the newly refurbished Peterborough and District indoor green, has helped to boost funds for the charity set up to support Hannah Overton, the young Parkway bowler diagnosed with leukaemia.
Hannah (29) – a former captain of Northants Under 25s and EWBF Under 25 singles champion in 2006 & 2008 – is currently undergoing treatment at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The talented bowler also played for the England junior team and her former international colleagues are taking part in a calendar shoot, baring all in support of both the Cancer Research and Bloodwise charities. The scheme is also supported by Bowls International magazine and bowls manufacturers Drakes Pride and Thomas Taylor.
Commented one of Hannah’s former England colleagues: “No one is excited about getting their kit off but when you think what Hannah is going through, it’s nothing.
“As well as raising money for worthy charities we also aim to challenge the stereotype of bowls.”
Northants bowlers raised nearly £150 for the campaign with the men retaining the trophy, despite a spirited fight by the women who won on two rinks, one of which was that of NWBF president Jessica Phillips, who beat her men’s counterparts Tony Mace and deputy president Dick Noble 20-15
Elsewhere Mick Linnell’s rink beat his wife Margaret’s 43-9 to take the rink honours.
From the left Dick Noble, Liz Barr, Jessica Phillips and Tony Mace before the annual Men v Women clash.
