Latest news from around the Mid Cheshire bowls greens

AFTER their good win last month against Lancashire, Mid Cheshire Ladies were aiming to keep on winning as they faced Burton & District at the weekend.

It would be fair to say that this match was close, with every result hinting at a different outcome.

Away from home, Mid Cheshire had only four winners but as a team they managed to only lose by three points, 212-209.

To lose by three away, every member of the team has contributed, but also it shows just how important Debbie Williams' 21-3 win was to the overall result.

Results: Connie Batty 21-18 Debbie Giittins, Sophie Oxtoby 21-9 Sophie Riley, Sharon Jenkinson 10-21 Wendy Allen, Barbara Lowe 21-14 Paula Whelan, Angela Dutton 21-18 Joan Nicholas, Rebecca Dixon 21-18 Kiera Wharton, Tracey Mosley 19-21 Judith Lickley, Joanne Smith 21-18 Angela Howard, Linda Wheeldon 3-21 Debbie Williams, Anita Mansfield 21-15 Dot Barker, Anne Shaw 12-21 Hazel Williams, Hannah McDonald 21-15 Samantha Murray.

The home match was played at Norley and Mid Cheshire got off to a good start with three winners in the first four.

The second four was closer, with both teams having two winners, including a 21-4 success by Viv Raddy that kept them ahead with the last four to go on.

In the last four, Mid Cheshire only had one winner, which meant both teams had six winners.

Results: Nicola Boulton 21-16 Wendy Jackson, Stacey Linegar Orange 16-21 Karen Cross, Sue Worrall 21-15 Marie Worthington, Tamsin Birkett 21-13 Gill Alliott, Paula Gamon 17-21 Harriet Nettel, Viv Raddy 21-4 Ami Stone-Payne, Sandra Gillfedder 21-16 Olivia Ede, Mandy Maxwell 12-21 Phoebe Harrison, Dawn Nield 21-19 Danniella Hartshorn, Andrea Bell 15-21 Janet Needham, Bethany Matthias 17-21 Dannii Cordin, Alisha Marshall 15-21 Sharon Tatem. Final score 218-209.

So the final score over both home and away legs was Mid Cheshire 427 Burton & District 421.

Next month Mid Cheshire move on to play Warwick & Worcester, who are also unbeaten.

Meanwhile, Rudheath have added another competition to their portfolio and for a mixed pairs event the prize money is generous.

The winners in Sunday's Rudheath Mixed Pairs will take home £500, the runners-up £250, semi-finalists £100 and quarter-finalists £50.

The prize purse is only available due to NRD Northwich Recycle and Demolition Ltd who have sponsored the event, which starts at 10am.

Refreshments will be on sale.

Mid Cheshire Ladies Bowling League, First Division

Red Lion Ladies continued to remain unbeaten in the division when they hosted Lady Owls A and took a maximum eight winners, with the final score being 168-106. Sue Worrall stood out for Red Lion with her 21-4 win.

Newly promoted Barrow Ladies continued their good form despite a close loss at Winnington Ladies. The final score was 133-132.

Winnington's Andrea Bell and Barrow's Jane Woodward shared the best win honours with 21-4.

Last season's runners-up Castle Ladies had five winners in their away 147-124 win at Barnton CC B. Castle's Audrey Haspell was the leading winner with 21-3.

Moulton Ladies had six winners in their home match against Barnton A, steering them to a 158-112 success. Moulton's Jayne Omay and Janet Cross led the way with 21-9 victories.

Second Division Leaders Crowton Ladies maintained a 100 per cent win record with a 160-117 triumph against Lady Owls B, with Viv Everitt notching the best win 21-7.

Davenham Ladies had six winners at home against Rode Heath in a 164-95 victory. Christine Aitken and teammate Margaret Buckley shared the best win 21-5.

Hartford made the journey to play against Bostock Ladies, who had six winners in their 154-90 victory with Ann Percival and Lynette Granger being the stand-outs with 21-3.

Rudheath made the trip to Cuddington Ladies and although both teams had four winners, it was Rudheath who took the win 115-126. Rudheath's Michelle Rothwell starred with a 21-1 triumph.

Mid Cheshire League, Premier

Castle Sports B entertained newly promoted Barnton CC A and took full advantage of their home green to clinch a 207-155 win. Castle's Nick Hamman had the best win 21-5.

Rudheath Bowls A had six winners in a 179-160 home victory against Crewe PO. Rudheath's Steve Proctor had the best win 21-8.

Castle Sports A made the journey to Shavington A, who had a difficult night only getting one winner and lost 124-207. Castle's Matt Hamman had the best win 21-6.

Three games were not played - Kingswood v Frodsham Red Lion, Owley Wood A v Comberbach A, Victoria A v Wharton Bowls A.

Section One

Mark Osborne played a leading role with his 21-5 success as Barnton CC B won 193-139 at home to Meadowbank A.

Rudheath Bowls B were defeated 182-190 at home by Moulton RBL A, who had the star performer in Chris Shaw 21-12.

Castle Sports C were pushed to the wire at home by Victoria B. Both teams had five winners but the hosts edged home 181-178. Castle's Craig Shaw had the best win 21-11.

Frodsham Red Lion B had seven winners contributing to their 194-153 home victory over Castle Sports D. Frodsham's Craig Ellams had the best win 21-7.

Comberbach B got over the top of Owley Wood B at home 193-169 with the help of five winners, the best of which was Nigel Blackley 21-9.

Wharton Bowls Club B had seven winners, the best being Gary Cookson's 21-3, in their 179-115 home victory against Crosstown.

Section Two

Middlewich RBL overcame Comberbach C at home 192-143, with the assistance of seven winners.

Middlewich's David Mayne had the best win 21-4.

Helsby B had nine winners in their home game against Owley Wood C as they came out on top 204-116 with Pat Newhouse playing the leading part 21-4.

Seven winners helped Davenham A get past visitors Fern Villa BC A in a 193-136 victory. Davenham's Phil Bowyer had the best win 21-6.

Kelsall had eight winners in their 187-131 home triumph against Tarporley A, whose Debbie Williams had the best win 21-6.

Sandbach Park A got home against Davenham B 180-155 with the help of seven winners, Alex Banks being the top performer with 21-6.

Section Three

Owley Wood D were guided to a 194-128 home success against Tarporley B by eight winners, the best being Karen Mackie 21-1.

Winnington A played at home against Cuddington and with six winners they ran out 190-155 victors. Winnington bowler Mike Oaks had the best result 21-7.

Fern Villa B had eight winners in their home match against Winnington B. The home side won 189-106 and Fern Villa bowlers Frank Boyle and David Edwards shared the best win honour with 21-3.

Delamere and Crowton achieved five wins each and Delamere just scraped a home win 183-179, with Lawrence Doogan's 21-8 the highlight.

Meadowbank B shared five wins each with their guests Shavington B but ran out 177-168 victors, although Neil Welch had the best win 21-4 for the visitors.

Cuddington and Wharton Rec also fought out a close game with five winners each, but it was the away side Wharton Rec who took the victory 155-166. Cuddington's Howard Hampson had the best win 21-1.

Section Four

Hartford B had a home game against Norley and with six winners took the match 186-151. Allan Lewis shone for the winners with 21-3.

Hartford A travelled to Davenham C where both teams had five winners but it was the away side who came out on top 173-182. Hartford's Bob Warburton was the best winner 21-7.

Sandbach Park B had a 155-198 success at Comberbach D with the help of seven away winners led by James Proctor's 21-6.

Barnton CC D welcomed Davenham D to their green but sent them packing with eight winners in a 192-133 scoreline. Barnton's Benjamin Wakefield and Davenham's Eric Green shared the best win honour 21-6.

Owley Wood E entertained Castle Sports E and their seven winners assembled a 177-160 victory. Owley's Hazel Lightfoot and Castle's Billy Gee were the best performers 21-7.

Moulton RBL B were edged out 168-170 by visitors Rudheath Bowls C. Jayne Omay (Moulton) and Chris Miller (Rudheath) were the best winners 21-4.