SHIRLEY Suffling (Ketton) has been installed as the new president of Northants Women’s Bowling Federation following the annual general meeting.
She received the chain of office from outgoing president Vivienne Hempsell. Liz Hext (Conservative) will be her deputy.
All the main officers were re-elected, although the county are still seeking a new match secretary.
County selection day will be held on May 10 next year at Ketton, and the county fixtures are as follows:
Wednesday, May 25 – away to Hunts (both teams); Wednesday, June 7 – home to North Cambs; Wednesday, June 21 – away to Suffolk (both teams); Wednesday, July 5 – home to Norfolk (both teams); Wednesday, July 19 – home to North Essex.
A proposal to revert to fixed dates for the outdoor county competitions was carried.
Officers elected: Secretary, Terri Handley; Treasurer, Chris Ford; Competition secretary, Valerie Du’Kett; Safeguarding officer: Vivienne Hempsell; Donald Steward captain, Joan Robinson Silver Jubilee captain, Ann Cooper; Committee members, Pearl O’Brien and Elizabeth Wallace.
