Beer Social Club - Boules

Beer Social Club Boules team are in Division B of the Axe Valley Boules League.

Each game starts at 7.30 p.m. with 5 games to be played.

3 Games of pairs, each player has 3 Boules to throw
2 Games of Triples, each player has 2 Boules to throw.

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Lamb (mutton) v Beer Club - 16th September

We Are the Champions
On Tuesday 16th September, the Beer team set off for Axminster in the most important game of the season, a game that must be won to triumph in the league. Not a pleasant evening, the summer had coincided with Boules to end on this night. Mimi Mark a.k.a. grouse and gay (due to his proclivity to mince when moaning) and the more respectable Maureen took to the piste for the first game which we hoped would set the scene for the evening's foray, The stability of Maureen mixed the more controversial but occasionally accurate boules of Mimi the Mincer to set Beer on the road with a 9-3 victory. Next up were the fine pairing of Gerry the water man and Big Kim. Surely this pair would carve out another victory. We did not get off to a good start, were nerves creeping in? Gradually, though our pair started to work out a rhythm as we gradually pulled the score back. However the rhythm struck a false note as The Lamb finally pulled ahead to win 9-7. Then came the final pairing as the so far undefeated pair of Captain Incredible Steve Ward and Lanky Sam Carlin. back from his travels, faced the opposition for the final pairs. Beer took an early lead and with some fine bouling bringing gasps of amazement from the massed crowds continued to win 9-1. The final triples began with Dave, Maureen and Colyton Mark playing for Beer. They all played very well to see off the opposition by 9-4. Beer 3-1 up with one to play, Steve, Gerry and Sam were to play the final game of the season. Although the game was nip and tuck, with Beer 8-7 up, The Lamb bouled a remarkable final end to run out winners 9-8. We had won 3 games to two but would it be enough to be champions. We had to wait. The team returned to the club in jubilant mood but all too aware that if the Kings Arms win 5-0 then they would steal the championship. After waiting for one week the news came through that the K A had won 4-1. Whilst that meant that they tied with Beer on points. Beer win the title because they won two more games. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. Congratulations to everyone that took part this year. You were all great and we would not have won without each one of you. Particular thanks to Captain Incredible Steve, not only for his playing skills but his organisation. Thanks also to all those that drove the team to away matches and to all those that gave the team their support. Next year we are expecting to be as successful in the first division. If anyone is keen on playing this entertaining game, do let any of the team know or see Bar Steward Ashley. You are guaranteed to enjoy it.

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