Both Northants Federation inter-county Derbyshire Trophy teams will be in action on Sunday, February 18 as their respective indoor seasons draw to a close.<\/p>\n
James Harford’s title-chasing Northants A side visit Lincoln IBC to play Lincolnshire Federation in a fixture which could decide who represents the southern section at Newark in April, while Northants B, captained by Malcolm Squires, visit Hunts at Huntingdon IBC.<\/p>\n
Both 25-end matches start at 10 am.<\/p>\n
Harford, is still finalising his side but will himself be playing, while those unavailable, following the 14-point defeat of North Cambs at Stamford include Tony Scarr and Mike Robertson, who will be preparing to compete in the Commonwealth Games in Australia in April.<\/p>\n
Squires, however has named his side as: M. Ramsden, M. Humphreys, J. Earl; L. Sharp, M. Greaves, P. Brown; B. Bassam, G. Agger, M. Linnell; S. Roden, D. Noble, R. Maplethorpe. Reserves: M Squires, C Watson. Advise captain of any extra meals by Feb 11.<\/p>\n
Northants A complete their fixtures at Fakenham (Gallow IBC) against Norfolk on February 25.<\/p>\n
FEDERATION RACE NIGHT SET FOR WHITTLESEY MANOR ON APRIL 13<\/p>\n
Whittlesey Manor Bowls Club will be hosting a fund-raising Race Night on behalf of the Northants Men’s and Women’s Bowling Federations on Friday, April 13 (first race 7.30pm).<\/p>\n
Tickets for the event, held in conjunction with the host club, cost \u00a38 and includes a fish and chip supper (chicken can be ordered as an alternative). Tickets can be obtained through NBF management committee members or by applying via email to melvynbeck@btinternet.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Both Northants Federation inter-county Derbyshire Trophy teams will be in action on Sunday, February 18 as their respective indoor seasons draw to a close. James Harford’s title-chasing Northants A side visit Lincoln IBC to play Lincolnshire Federation in a fixture which could decide who represents the southern section at Newark in April, while Northants B, … <\/p>\n