this is old 2007 stuff about
Wanstead Central Bowling Club

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Winter 2007-8
Last Of The Summer Wine meets Match Of The Day

Winter 2007-8
Xmas Meal Winter Tour 2007

Sept 16th 2007
Finals Day 2007


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Edgar Fixed Jack - Winner Debbie Kenny, Runner-Up Iris Rafis
Dover Over 65's Singles - Winner Derek Kendrick, Runner-Up Bob Anderson

Sept 15th 2007
It's Coming Home, It's Coming Home, Jackson's Coming Home
Central Men beat 100 Year Old Rivals to retain the Jackson Shield

Sept 15th 2007
Return of The Phantom Raspberry Blower Of Old London Town

The Crimewatch UK team are asking for assistance in cracking down on anti-social behaviour in the Capital
This East London security camera footage shows what appears to be a reveller recycling used beer without a licence in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Inspector Morse of Scotland Yard is quoted as saying, 'This sort of Drive By Piddling is becoming all to frequent. We believe the gang concerned are based in the Wanstead area but have been touring Greater London in a minibus'
Locals also reported that the miscreants brought their own choir who provided vocal accompaniment to the crime in the form of loud, slurred singing, the repetitious nature of which seemed to concern a Mr Jackson coming home.

Sept 9th 2007
Walthamstow And District Finals 2007
Central dominate this year's competitions, winning three finals

Sept 3rd 2007
Central Win Redbridge Afternoon League

Sept 1st
Captain's Day, ... Sponsored By Marigold

Aug 29th 2007
Men Narrowly Beaten In Valence Triples Final

Aug 27th 2007
Iris Beats Cranbrook Escapees
Iris out bowls Terry and then Colin to claim the Denton Two

Aug 26th 2007
Central Men Triumphant in Group 5 Unbadged Double Fours
The eight players that beat Valentines

Aug 25th 2007
Q: If the answer is "Sale Of The Bl**dy Century", what was the question?
The quiz night winners, showing the value of "Education, Education, Education."

The quizmasters, "Saint" Peter Norgate and "Sporting" Mick Bird.

Aug 22nd 2007
Valence Triples Semi-Finals
In a thrilling climax Central's men win on two rinks against St. Chad's to reach the Final for the second year running.

Aug 18th 2007
Lionel Chambers Pairs
Congratulations to Joan and Derek




The loneliness and desolation of rink 6 can have a strange effect on a man.

Aug 3rd 2007
Ladies Of Leamington
Central's representation in the Under 31s, and Over Somethings in the inter-county competitions

July 31st 2007
Bob The Builder - He Can Fix It
Of course a successful Open competition day cannot pass without the valuable time and expertise volunteered by the members

"I don't know why we persist with these bed sheets. A duvet would be much easier"

Plans to include a Caber Tossing event are shelved on the grounds that Scottish members of the club may have too much advantage.

Bob and Son's Builders are available for all your DIY jobs ... if you're really desperate.

Aug 1st 2007
THE GREAT ANT MENACE - DON'T PANIC, SAYS EXPERT
Emergency services in the Wanstead and South Woodford areas were placed on red alert on Monday evening following another outbreak of flying ants at Wanstead Central Bowling Club.
Paramedics have already been over-stretched since the first reports of the ants two weeks ago. Since then, they have caused havoc on bowling greens and in gardens, with the elderly said to be especially at risk. An ambulance service spokesman said: "These ants may look innocuous, but they have become adept at tripping people and residents of the areas concerned should take extreme care while the trouble lasts."
The new outbreak at Central caused considerable alarm. Some wanted the afternoon's games called off, others even suggested it was time the whole area was evacuated. Another demanded: "It's high time the authorities did something. They must have seen this disaster coming. Why weren't they prepared? Why weren't we warned?"
An expert on ants from the British Natural History Museum was sent to the bowling club to investigate. He told our reporter that he has found evidence that the flying ants were once bred in the Wanstead area by an order of Trippist Monks, who bred them as a delicacy to be coated with treacle from the once-famous treacle mines in Buckhurst Hill.
"It was thought that the ants had died out long ago," he said. "But my conclusion is that they have merely been laying dormant and have been re-activated by a series of long hot summers, followed by an extremely wet one."
A Health and Safety expert said the authorities had considered closing the bowls club. "We don't want to spoil people's enjoyment, but this cannot be allowed to go on. We shall be monitoring the situation closely and, in the meantime, advise people not to panic, but to take extreme caution."
A spokesman for the British Insurance Association warned club treasurers that premiums may have to rise if claims for injury compensation continue to flood in.

July 29th 2007
Mixed Fortunes
Commiserations to Debbie and Bill who lost in the Area Final of the National Mixed Pairs

July 26th 2007
Letters To The Editor
"As a resident of Wanstead, I was surfing the net last night, looking for local activities, when I came across Wanstead Central's site. I was struck by your advertisement feature offering help for those injured in accidents. By an amazing coincidence, we have had recently, in my neck of the woods, an outbreak of accidents of the sort you describe. Several people have reported being tripped by large flying ants in their gardens or on their patios.
Indeed, one of them may be known to you. I know him only slightly, but I know that he is a bowler. His name is Tony - a tall, rather distinguished looking chap with dark hair, slightly tinged with grey. He is known in the district as a man of the most moderate habits and as one not given to flights of fancy. He has reported that he was tripped by one of these ants some days ago and suffered considerable pain as a result. The accident happened on the very evening of the day an outbreak of ants was noticed during a game on your green, so it seems that the club are responsible for the havoc these creatures have caused. Tony is not the sort to make a fuss about such matters, but it would seem he has a cast-iron case for compensation. When next I see him I shall certainly advise him to contact you. Perhaps you would like to suggest the amount of compensation he would expect if the case were to come to court. Or you may think the club would be better advised to try for an immediate out-of court settlement.
I may add that I am myself a lawyer specialising in lengthy and expensive litigation."
Name and address withheld pending legal action.
If anyone could help with the identification of a member of the club named Tony that fits the description "distinguished looking chap" please get in contact with us as we are at a loss to place him. Ed.

July 22nd 2007
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Mutant insects wreak havoc amongst the retired population of East London.

July 21st 2007
WCBC Ladies Head For Leamington
Congratulations to Maureen, Jean and Hayley who are heading to Leamington next month.

July 21st 2007
Green fingered Mo collects this year's Joe Ashton trophy

July 14th 2007
Ladies Top Club Semi-Final versus Clockhouse
Commiserations to the Ladies team who drew two all on points but lost on shots total.




"Unfortunately prayers by the umpire were to no avail"

"Taxi!"

"I'll see your Mrs Bun The Baker's Wife, and raise you Mr Bung the Soccer Manager"

June 2nd 2007
It's Déjà Vu All Over Again At The Quiz Night
Can you spot the differences between the two pictures below? They show two of last year's quiz winners and two of this year's quiz winners. Anyone who can find 5 differences will win a prize. Answers by e-mail please.

May 24th 2007
Ladies Leave The Men In The Shade In The "Top Club"
The Ladies have made it through two games in this competition.
Many congratulations from Maureen Pedraza on behalf of all members of the Club.

May 18th 2007
Men Fall At The Second Hurdle In The "Top Club"
Ilford beat the men 3-2, but Central gain some revenge in the National Double Fours the following night.

May 6th 2007
Men's Top Club Competition
"A good win for the club in the first round of the Top Club competition, beating Barley 4 games to 1. A big thank you to our supporters." - Russell H.

April 21st 2007
2007 Season Opening Day Drive
(Sorry for the delay in uploading but I am on holiday in Florida, which makes it harder, but not impossible, to maintain the website)

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