JONES CUP 2023

The temperature and humidity levels were at an all time high and the bowling produced by Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn & District was just as electric.

There were very closely contested heads with the head changing almost after each wood came down. Skips of both sides called for unbelievable shots and the bowlers of both sides responded with unbelievable accuracy.

Welwyn Garden City came out winners but to be fair both teams of bowlers produced fantastic bowling end after end.

Thanks to Harpenden for Hosting the event and making us so welcome and offering fine hospitality enjoyed by all.

Congratulations therefore to winners-Welwyn Garden City and runners-up Welwyn & District.

Presentations after by President Gordon Burrows. Photographs kindly taken by Chris Linfield of Harpenden BC.

President's Welcome Message

This year, for the first time in our history, we do not have a President in post so matches and other functions during the year will each be led by one of our Officers. We do, however, have a Deputy President, Jan Southwell, who was our President in 2018. Jan is unable to fulfil full Presidential duties this year but looks forward to being our President in 2025.

Despite the fact that we have few new faces wanting to step forward to lead SADBA into the future, we have an exciting and promising year ahead, both outdoors and indoors. As usual our Inter-Club League matches are fully subscribed and our Competition entries are up once again reflecting the keen interest in the association and competitive bowling.

With a Deputy President in place our Bob Vise final will be at Jan’s own Club, Potters Bar, on August Bank Holiday Monday. Our Finals Day will once again be at Harpenden Bowls Club which proved to be an outstanding venue in 2023 with excellent facilities and support from the Club.

M J Woodhams, Secretary & Past President