The Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside

In the quarterfinal of the District Bowls competition Corringham Thameside was drawn away to the Rotary Club of Rochford. The match was played at the Essex County Bowls Club at Westcliff on Monday 19th July 2010. Corringham was represented by Clive Yallop, David Fenn and Brian Price whilst the Rochford team consisted of Terry Warne, Keith Holdsworth and Peter Hancock. The early ends all went to Rochford as we found it difficult to read the pace of the very fast rink. In fact we were 8-0 down after nine ends before we got on the scoreboard and gained the jack. Things improved gradually and by the 17th end there was only 3 points between the teams. This end proved decisive as Corringham were holding shot in what was a cluttered forehand. Rochford captain, Peter Hancock with the last wood of the end put in a shot that was worthy of the very best. Ignoring his number two, he decided to stay on the forehand and go for a minute gap. This he did, narrowly missing Corringham’s wood which would have left the score at 12-11 with one end to go. Somehow, he managed to get through to leave the score at 13-9 with one end to play. The final end swung to and fro. Corringham holding shot from David Fenn which was knocked out by Rochford only for Brian Price to reinstate shot wood. Try as he could, Peter hancock was unable to gain shot but was able to deprive Corringham the chance to tie the match. The scoring was low and the tension was great a brilliant game which Rochford shaved. We wish them all the best in the semi-final. For Corringham it was defeat with honour.

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