The Bristol Greenbank Grape Vine

Gloucestershire County League Division 3 Champions 2007

A resounding 6-0 victory against Cirencester in the last league match made sure that Bristol Greenbank go up as CHAMPIONS. Cirencester were runners up.

Team Photograph

Players who represented the club in the County League:
Back row (L to R) Bruce Farmer, Paul Hughes, Phil Birtles, Jeff Lowden, John Brown, Dave Bennett, Scott Avery.
Front Row (L to R) Graham Hudd, Martin Curry, Chris Lowden, John Ind, Pete Belsten, Barry Avery.

Presentation by Alan Taylor

John Ind receives the cheque

English Civil Service Bowling Association President

CONGRATULATIONS to Club Captain Richard Leslie after his appointment as the English Civil Service Bowling Association President for 2007/2008 Season

Clarence Davey Team on Finals Day 27th July 2008

Bristol Greenbank win the Bristol and District League

After the dissapointment of failing to qualify for the Final of the Clarence Davey (came third) Bristol Greenbank made sure of winning the Bristol and District League First Division title by defeating Northavon B.C at their temporary home green (St. Andrews Park and Kildare). Needing five points to make sure that Bristol St. Andrews could not catch them Greenbank won 7-3 to end the league season on a high.

Bristol Greenbank win the Bristol North East League Cup

Not content with the success of the "A" team, the North East team decided to get themselves some silverware with with a victory over G. B. Britton "B" at Avonvale. A more detailed report will follow as soon as the cards are available.

Bristol Greenbank "B" Team retain their League status

The Bristol and District League "B" Team, not to be outdone with the success of the other two Thursday night teams, retained their status in the Bristol and District League Second Division with a hard earned 6-4 win at home to Yate "B"

The City and County of Bristol Bowling Association Finals - 2008 at Bristol Bowling Club.

CONGRATULATIONS

Lea Peacock Singles Winner, won a very closly contested game against T. Caple (Bedbrook) by 21-19.

Pete Bennett, Paul Hughes, John Wood and Pete Belsten are the Fours Runners Up after losing in another close game 14-18 to J. Nichol, J. Gregory, C. Russell and C. Shlaepfer of Henleaze.