National Competitions
Indoor National Finals 2024/5
The EIBA Nationals have reached the Area Finals stage and we are proud to have entrants in 7 finals. The winners of these matches will qualify for the EIBA National finals at Nottingham.
Good luck to all finalists.
Mon 10th Feb 6.30pm @ Yeovil -Two-Wood Singles - Martin Puckett beat Mark Woods (Street) 21-17.
Sat 15th Feb 10am @ Yeovil - Pairs - Nick Voss, Martin Puckett beat Louis Ridout, Jamie Chestney 20-6.
Sat 15th Feb 4pm @ Yeovil - 4-Wood Singles - Martin Puckett beat Jamie Chestney (Ilminster) 21-14.
Tue 18th Feb 2pm @ Yeovil - Over 60 Singles - Keith Wyman lost to Will Anderson (Ilminster) 21-14.
Thurs 27th Feb 6.30pm @ Bridport - Open Pairs - Ryan Nash, Martin Puckett beat Dan Winmill, James Amery (Ilminster) 2 sets to 1
Sat 1st March 10am @ Yeovil - Fours - Ryan Nash, Jamie Lockwood, Jamie Watkiss, Martin Puckett beat Louis Ridout, Oli Collins, Perry Martin, Jamie Chestney 20-11
Sat 1st March 4pm @ Yeovil - Triples - Ryan Nash, Jamie Watkiss, Martin Puckett lost Louis Ridout, Perry Martin, Jamie Chestney 9-18
Mason Trophy 2024/5
Dorchester Ladies run in the Mason Trophy came to an end 23-36 when they played North Petherton in the Area Final on Friday 17 January 2025.
Congratulations to our Dorchester Ladies who beat Bridport Ladies in the Mason Trophy and are now play North Petherton in the Area Final on Friday 17 January 2025.
The team members were Sue Lofthouse, Debbie Talbot, Jan Cherry, Margaret Cullip and Hazel Ryan, Angela Dunn, Sandra Hubbard and Linda Hill. Well played all.
Denny Cup 2024/5
It was not meant to be on Saturday 8 March 2025 in the Denny Cup Semi-Final where unfortunately Riverain beat Dorchester to make the final. A great effort from all involved throughout the campaign to make the last 4 of the country is a great effort and we will go again next season to better this season.
A message from the team manager Colin Gifford he was very proud of what we have achieved, this is a starting point to move on from and go forward to next season.
On Saturday 8 March 2025 Dorchester travel to Egham IBC for the Semi-Final of the Denny Cup against Riverain IBC at 10:00. Supporter welcome, Egham has a very good cafe and bar. A link to live scoring for the game is available from the Link.
On Saturday 8 February 2025 at Wey Valley IBC after a great tussle Dorchester came through against Bromley 84-61 to reach the semi finals of the Denny Cup and will now face Riverain IBC on the 8 March 2025 at Egham IBC.
Congratulations to all involved you kept pushing right till the end and came through with the win.
live scoring is available on the following link Bromley Denny
On Saturday 4 January 2025 in the last 16 of the Denny Cup Dorchester were involved in another epic contest this time against Exonia BC. The game was nip and tuck all the way and it came down to the last end with Dorchester winning 74-73.
Congratulations to all involved in what was a great win and performance. We now will play Bromley IBC with all 4 rinks at a neutral venue on Saturday 8 February 2025.
On Saturday 21 December 2024 in a fantastic contest in the last 32 of the Denny Cup Dorchester beat Ilminster 70-64.
There was never more than singles figures between the two teams all the way through in what was a tremendous contest.
Dorchester will now play Exonia BC in the next round on Saturday 4 January2025.
​Congratulations to all involved and thank you to Judith for umpiring.
Dorchester's Men's Denny Cup campaign continued on Saturday 16 November 2024.
The Men came through against East Dorset IBC 84-60, and now face Ilminster IBC on the 7 December 2024.
Dorchester's Men's Denny Cup campaign continued on Saturday 2 November 2024.
The Men came through against Moonfleet IBC 89-70, and now face East Dorset IBC on the 16 November 2024.
Dorchester's Men's Denny Cup campaign started on Saturday 19 October 2024.
The Men came through against Dolphin IBC 79-63, winning all 4 rinks and now face Moonfleet IBC on the 2 November 2024.
Over 60 Double Rink
On 7 January 2025 in the area final of the National Over 60s Double rink Dorchester A faced Ilminster B. Unfortunately Dorchester A's run came to an end with a 26-33 defeat.
On 10 December 2024 in the third round of the National Over 60s Double rink Dorchester A faced Dolphin A where Dorchester A were successful 37-12. Dorchester A will now play Ilminster in the next round on 7 January 2025.
On Friday 31 January 2025 in the last 16 EIBA Champion of Champions Martin Puckett beat Lee Stocker (St Andrews) 21-2 at Dolphin IBC. Unfortunately in the Quarterfinal Martin lost 12-21 to Darren Griffiths (isle of Wight).
Well done to Martin Puckett winning the Area Final of the Men's National Champion of Champions 21-17 versus Mark Woods (Victoria (Street)). Martin will now play Lee Stocker (St Andrews) in the Last 16 National Finals at Dolphin IBC on Friday 31 January 2025 at 15:00. In the Area Final of Under 25 Men's Singles James Roe lost 0-2 (8-9,7-12) to Ollie Collins (Ilminster).
Indoor Nationals 2024
In the Under 30 Double rink on Sunday 24 November 2024 Dorchester lost to Exonia 20-39. At Dorchester the Triple skipped by George Spracklen (with Melissa Makepeace and Dean Ballard) lost narrowly 11-14 to an Exonia Triple skipped by Scot Everleigh and at Exonia the Triple skipped by Ryan Nash (with Hannah Edwards and Alex Dytham) lost 9-25 to an Exonia Triple skipped by Nicole Rogers.
Congratulations to Martin Puckett and Ryan Nash who have both received England trials on Saturday 30 November 2024 at Northampton IBC.
We had double success in the Men's and Ladies' Champion of Champions 2nd round. Melissa Makepeace won 21-11 against Celia Cheadle from East Dorset. Martin Puckett won 21-8 against Michael Squires from East Dorset. Congratulations to both players.
Over 60 Double Rink
On 26 November 2024 in the second round of the National Over 60s Double rink Dorchester A faced Dorchester B where Dorchester A were successful 42-27. Dorchester A will now play Dolphin A in the next round on 10 December 2024.
On 5 November 2024, 3 Dorchester Men's teams competed in the first round of the National Over 60s Double rink. Dorchester A were successful 35-27 against Moonfleet B, Dorchester B beat Dolphin B 37-35 and Dorchester C were beaten by East Dorset 9-37. Dorchester A will now play Dorchester B in the next round on 26 November 2024.
Yetton Trophy 2024/5
Dorchester's Ladies' Yetton Trophy campaign came to an end on Saturday 16 November 2024.
The Ladies lost to Dolphin IBC Ladies 61-91.
Dorchester's Ladies Yetton Trophy campaign started on Saturday 2 November 2024.
The Ladies came through against East Dorset IBC Ladies 83-78, and now face Dolphin IBC Ladies on the 16 November 2024.
Egham Trophy 2024/5
Dorchester's Egham Trophy campaign came to an end on Sunday 17 November 2024.
Dorchester lost to Dolphin IBC 42-95.
Dorchester's Egham Trophy campaign started on Sunday 3 November 2024.
Dorchester came through against East Dorset IBC 92-62 and now face Dolphin IBC on the 17 November 2024.
Under 30 Double Rink
On 9 November 2024, Dorchester competed in the first round of the National Under 30s Double rink.
Dorchester played Ilminster and were victorious 42-22 and now play Exonia. The team consisted of Alex Dytham, Ryan Nash, Hannah Edwards who played at Ilminster and James Roe, Melissa Makepeace and George Spracklen who were the home team(photo above)
Congratulations to you all on a great win.
Top Club 2024/5
On Sunday 10 November 2024 Dorchester took on Dolphin IBC in the next round of the Top Club. George Spracklen beat Gary Fountain 21-13 in the Men's 2 wood singles, Sue Lofthouse lost to L Howard 6-21 in the Ladies' 2 wood singles, George Aslett and Debbie Talbot lost to Rebecca Cresswell and Tom Warner 13-21 in the Pairs, Vicky Edwards, Lee Edwards and Ged Costello drew with Millie Tuck, Paul Dickinson and Alan Geary 14-14 in the Triples and Linda Hill, Geoff Ellis, Margaret Cullip and Graham Cockett lost to Sue Williams, Penny Cresswell, Anthony Hobby and Chris Daniels 13-19 in the Fours.
On Sunday 27 October 2024 Dorchester took on Moonfleet IBC in the Top Club. George Spracklen beat Kelvin Churchill 21-17 in the Men's 2 wood singles, Sue Lofthouse beat Karen Hofen 21-19 in the Ladies' 2 wood singles, George Aslett and Debbie Talbot lost to M Richards and Peter Everest 21-22 in the Pairs, Vicky Edwards, Lee Edwards and Ged Costello beat Carol Venton, Barry Patterson and Mike Gale 24-9 in the Triples and Linda Hill, Geoff Ellis, Margaret Cullip and Graham Cockett beat Andy Boatswain, C Rod, Anne Chislett and Warren Smith 22-18 in the Fours. Dorchester now face Dolphin IBC on 10 November 2024.
Over 60 Double Rink
On 5 November 2024, 3 Dorchester Men's teams competed in the first round of the National Over 60s Double rink. Dorchester A were successful 35-27 against Moonfleet B, Dorchester B were successful 37-35 against Dolphin B and Dorchester C were beaten by East Dorset. Dorchester A will now play Dorchester B in the next round on 26 November 2024.
SUMMER FANTASTIC FIVES 2024
Dorchester Dynamos run in the Fantastic Fives came to an end in the quarterfinals where they were beaten 2-6 by Dolphin Rollers.
Congratulations to Dorchester Dynamos our Fantastic Fives team who beat Bridport 7-1 on Friday 23 August 2024 to proceed to the next round. They await the winners of the match between the two teams from Dolphin. Well played all and keep it going.
Dorchester Dynamos maintained there excellent start to there Fantastic Fives campaign with 4-4 draw away to Dolphin Rollers and stay 10 points clear at the top of Group 15.
Dorchester Dynamos continued there great start to their Fantastic Fives campaign with a 6-2 victory away to Moonfleet Beachcombers.
Dorchester Dynamos won their second Fantastic Fives against Moonfleet Pirates team 8-0 in Group 15.
Our team currently top Group 15 with 14 points from their 2 games.
Well played to all involved.
National Indoor Competitions 2023/24
EIBA National Finals
Martin Puckett, Jamie Lockwood, Jamie Watkiss and Ryan Nash lost to Bradley Prowle(RIVERAIN IBC) 12-21 in the quarter finals of the EIBA National fours at Nottingham on Tuesday 2 April 2024 at 18:30.
Martin Puckett, Jamie Lockwood, Jamie Watkiss and Ryan Nash beat Rob Newman (Whiteknights) Four 19-18 after an extra end in the last 16 of the EIBA National fours at Nottingham on Tuesday 2 April 2024 at 9:30.
Martin Puckett beat Ben Harris (Solihull) 21-16 in the last 16 of the 2 wood singles National Finals at Nottingham on Friday 22 March 2024 at 11:00. Unfortunately in the quarter finals Martin lost 17-21 to Mickey Titcombe (Westlecot).
Following Martin Puckett's results in the 2 Wood Singles here.
Ged Costello, Phil Hallett, Graham Cockett and Dave Joslin lost 10-19 to Jackie Walker's (Cumbria) Over 60s four in the last 16 in the National Finals at Nottingham on Friday 22 March 2024 at 15:00
Follow Ged Costello, Phil Hallett, Graham Cockett and Dave Joslin result in the Over 60 Fours here.
National Competitions Area Finals
Martin Puckett, Jamie Lockwood, Jamie Watkiss and Ryan Nash beat Dan Winmill , Tony Peterson , Steve Tuner and James Amery from Ilminster 18-11 in the Area Final of the Fours on Saturday 2 March 2024 at 10 am at Yeovil. They will now play Rob Newman(Whiteknights) Four at the finals at Nottingham on Tuesday 2 April 2024 at 9:30.
Ged Costello, Phil Hallett, Graham Cockett and Dave Joslin beat Chris Robinson, Tony Peterson, Kevin Hamilton and Will Anderson from Ilminster 14-12 in the Area Final of the Over 60s Fours on Friday 8 March 2024 at 11:30 at Bridport IBC. They will now play Jackie Walker's O60 4s from Cumbria in the National Finals at Nottingham on Friday 22 March 2024 at 15:00.
Martin Puckett beat Mark Woods from Victoria(Street) IBC 21-17 in the Area Final of the Men's National 2-wood Singles at Yeovil on Sunday 18 February at 18:00. Martin will now play Ben Harris (Solihull) in the National Finals at Nottingham on Friday 22 March 2024 at 11:00.
Martin Puckett lost 17-21 to Jamie Chestney from Ilminster in the Area Final of the National Singles on Saturday 17 February 2024 at 10 am at Yeovil BC.
Jamie Chestney and Louis Ridout from Ilminster beat Ben Paulley and Alan Geary from Dolphin 16-8 in the Area Final of the National Pairs on Sunday 18 February 2024 at 10 am at Dorchester.
Congratulations to Ryan Nash, EIBA #TeamEngland Player of the Series 2024 in BIIBC U25 Men's Internationals in Glasgow Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 February 2024.
Men's and Ladies Indoor Champion of Champions
The EIBA Men's and Women's Champion of Champions Finals took place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February at Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club.
On Saturday Martin Puckett beat James Hampton(Exonia) in the last 16 and Wayne Willgress(Norfolk) in the Men's Quarter final.
On Sunday Martin beat Dan Rodger(Colchester) in the Semi Final, unfortunately Martin lost out to Dominic McVittie(Spalding)in the Men's Final.
Replays of the steaming is free of charge on the EIBA TV hosted by JOYMO which can be accessed by clicking here.
Well done to Martin Puckett winning the Area Final of the Men's National Champion of Champions versus Mark Woods (Victoria (Street)).
Ryan Nash lost 1-2 to Ollie Collins (Ilminster) in the Area Final of the Men's National Under 25 Singles.
Dorchester Men's Denny Cup campaign came to an end on Saturday 9 December 2023.
The Men lost to Whiteknights IBC 72-80 in the Area Final.
The Ladies run in the Yetton Plate came to an end on Saturday 9 December 2023 against Chawton Park Ladies (62-79).
National Over 60s Double rink Dorchester A lost out to Dolphin A on an extra end on 28 November 2023.
Dorchester's Men's Denny Cup campaign continued on Saturday 18 November 2023.
The Men came through against Westlecot IBC 80-62 and now face Whiteknights IBC on the 9 December in the Area Final.
The Ladies played their second game in the Yetton Plate on Saturday 18 November 2023 against Atherley Ladies and ran out winners 81-67. They will play their next game in the Yetton Plate on the 9 December against Chawton Park Ladies.
On 7 November 2023, 3 Dorchester Men's teams competed in the first round of the National Over 60s Double rink. Dorchester A were successful 40-23 against Moonfleet A, Dorchester B were beaten by Dolphin A and Dorchester C were beaten by Dolphin B. Dorchester A will now play Dolphin A in the next round on 28 November 2023/
Dorchester's Men's Denny Cup campaign continued on Saturday 4 November 2023.
The Men came through against Dolphin IBC 91-77 and now face Westlecot IBC on the 18th November.
The Ladies played their first game in the Yetton Plate on Saturday 4 November 2023 against Moonfleet IBC and ran out winners 73-63. They will play their next game in the Yetton Plate on the 18th November against Atherley Ladies.
Following earlier victories over Moonfleet IBC and Five Rivers IBC, Dorchester faced Dolphin in the Top Club on Sunday 22 October 2023. After a great tussle Dolphin IBC came through 14 points to 2.
Dorchester's Men's and Ladies' teams started there Denny Cup and Yetton Trophy campaigns on Saturday 21 October 2023.
The Men came through against Moonfleet IBC 92-51 and now face Dolphin IBC on the 4th November.
The Ladies came up against a very strong dolphin team and lost 92-31. They will play there next game in the Yetton Plate on the 4th November.
Summer Indoor Fantastic 5s
Following a tremendous day of bowls Dorchester Dynamos finished runners-up in the Finals at Kempston Park IBC on 24 September 2023.
The finals involved 4 teams in a round robin format. Dorchester Dynamos beat Angel Sand Demons 6-2, followed by Colchester White 8-0 but in the final game they were beaten by Hartlepool Monkey Hangers 2-6. So Dorchester Dynamos finished in second place behind a very strong Hartlepool Money Hangers team.
Well done to Dorchester Dynamos beating Weston Seagulls in the regional knockout and beating Egham at Atherley IBC on Tuesday 12 September 2023.
2023 World Indoor Bowls Championships
Martin Puckett travels to Warilla Indoor Bowls Club, at Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia to challenge for the World Indoor Singles Championships organised by the International Bowls Council, from Sunday, May 7 to Friday, May 12.
As well as the singles event, Martin will partner English Women’s Indoor Singles champion Kirsty Hembrow of Ilminster, Somerset, in the mixed pairs.
You can follow the event on the World Bowls website here. Martin is in Section 8 for the Mixed Pairs and Section 4 for the Men's Singles. Full schedule for the games is here.
Details of Martin's trip down under can be found in this Dorset Echo article.
Internationals
Congratulations to Martin Puckett winning BIIBC Championships Singles in Scotland defeating Connor Milne of Scotland 21-12 in the Final.
Well done to Martin Puckett part of the England team which beat Wales and Ireland but lost to Scotland in the BIIBC Championships in Scotland 16/17/18 March 2023, full details on the following link.
National Competitions 2022/2023
Men's Triples
Unfortunately Martin Pavey, Nick Voss & George Spracklen could not get past Jack Bird (Hornsea) in National Triples quarterfinals on Thursday 13 April at 18:30 at Nottingham going down 10-16.
Well done to Martin Pavey, Nick Voss & George Spracklen beating Simon Skelton (Nottingham) 23-13 in National Triples on Thursday 13 April at 13:30 at Nottingham.
Well done to Martin Pavey, Nick Voss & George Spacklen beating Wayne Willgress (Norfolk) 16-15 on Wednesday 12 April at 18:30 at Nottingham in the preliminary round of the National Indoor Finals.
Men's Over 60 Pairs
Unlucky Keith Wyman and Richard Toone lost 13-17 to Ian Wones (Norfolk) in the Over 60 Pairs on Wednesday 5 April at 13:30 at Nottingham.
National Men's Fours
Well done to Martin Puckett, Ryan Nash, Jamie Watkiss & Darren Nutman who finished runners-up to Louis Rideout, Ryan Whitlock, Jamie Walker and Sam Tolchard (Torquay Utd) in the Final of National Fours on Tuesday 4 April at 13:30 at Nottingham.
Well done to Martin Puckett, Ryan Nash, Jamie Watkiss & Darren Nutman beating W Willgress (Norfolk) 20-11 in the semi-final of National Fours on Tuesday 4 April at 09:30 at Nottingham.
In the last 16 Martin Puckett, Ryan Nash, Jamie Watkiss & Darren Nutman beat G Farquhar (South Shields) on Monday 3 April at 13:30 at Nottingham and then beat A Blacker(Erewash) in the quarterfinals. Follow the games on the EIBA website page
Men's Over 50 Triples
Unfortunately Richard Toone, Keith Wyman & Steve Turner lost 1-17 to Malcolm Pratt, Colin Kirk, Malcolm Drage (Kempston Park) Thursday 30 March at 18:30 at Nottingham. Follow the game on the EIBA website page.
Men's National Singles
Martin Puckett beat Ian Jenkins (Egham) 21-10 in the last 16 of the Men's Singles on Monday 27 March at 12:00 at Nottingham.
Unfortunately Martin's defence of the title came to an end in the quarterfinals where he was defeated 19-21 by Paul Hartley (South Shields Vipers). Follow the game on the EIBA website page.
Men's Over 60s National Singles
Unfortunately Keith Wyman lost to Brian Hawkins (Clarrie Dunbar) 17-21 on Tuesday 28 March at 15:00 at Nottingham.
Follow the game on the EIBA website page.
Men's Triples
Area 17 Final Yeovil IBC on Saturday 18 February 2023
Simon Barnard (Taunton) 14 v Martin Pavey, Nick Voss & George Spracklen (Dorchester) 20
Martin, Nick & George now play Wayne Willgress (Norfolk) Wednesday 12 April at 13:30 at Nottingham.
Men's Fours
Area 17 Final Yeovil IBC on Saturday 25 February 2023
Wayne Bradshaw (Victoria(Street)) 12 v Martin Puckett, Ryan Nash, Jamie Watkiss & Darren Nutman (Dorchester) 14
Martin Puckett, Ryan Nash, Jamie Watkiss & Darren Nutman now play G Farquhar (South Shields) Monday 3 April at 13:30 at Nottingham.
Men's Over 50 Triples
Area 17 Final Yeovil IBC on Tuesday 28 February 2023
Keith Dewey (North Petherton) 11 v Richard Toone, Keith Wyman & Steve Turner (Dorchester) 15
Richard, Keith & Steve now play Malcolm Pratt, Colin Kirk, Malcolm Drage (Kempston Park) Thursday 30 March at 18:30 at Nottingham.
Men's Over 60 Singles
Area 17 Final Yeovil IBC on Wednesday 1 March 2023
Will Anderson (Ilminster) 10 v Keith Wyman (Dorchester) 22
Keith now plays Brian Hawkins (Clarrie Dunbar) Tuesday 28 March at 15:00 at Nottingham.
Men's Over 60 Pairs
Area 17 Final Yeovil IBC on Thursday 9 March 2023
Barry Forse and Daryl Johnson (St Andrews) 16 v Keith Wyman and Richard Toone (Dorchester) 17
Keith and Richard now play Ian Wones (Norfolk) Wednesday 5 April at 13:30 at Nottingham.
Men's National Pairs
Area 17 Final Yeovil IBC on Saturday 4 March 2023
Mark Woods & Neil Kunc (Victoria (Street)) 18 v Martin Puckett & Darren Nutman (Dorchester) 15
Men's 2 Wood Singles
Area 17 Final Yeovil IBC on Saturday 4 March 2023
Mark Woods (Victoria (Street)) 21 v Martin Puckett (Dorchester) 19
Congratulations to Ryan Nash on being runner up in the National Under 25 Singles only beaten in the Final by England Under 25 Captain Harry Goodwin.
Ryan beat World Indoor Singles Champion Jamie Walker 21-17 in the last 16 of the National Indoor Champion of Champions at Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club on Saturday 4 February 2023. Unfortunately Ryan was beaten 18-21 by Daniel Seabourne from Acle in the quarter finals.
Denny Cup
Dorchester crashed out of the Denny Cup in the quarter final fixture against Riverain Indoor Bowls Club on 28 January 2023 at Loddon Vale IBC live scoring for the available at Denny QF. See news article for full details.
On Saturday 7th January 2023 Dorchester men beat Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club 82-64 in the last 16 of the Denny Cup. Live scoring from the game available via the following link Denny Torquay. Full report to follow.
Dorchester move on to a quarter final fixture against Riverain Indoor Bowls Club on 28 January 2023 10:00 at Loddon Vale IBC.
Over 60 Double Rink
10 January 2023 Dorchester A 27 St Andrews 34
Dorchester lost both rinks in the 4th round fixture against St Andrews Indoor Bowls Club on 10 January 2023.
Over 60 Double Rink
13 December 2022 Dorchester A 47 Yeovil 23
Dorchester move on to a 4th round fixture against St Andrews Indoor Bowls Club on 10 January 2023.
Denny Cup
Saturday 7th January 2023 (start time 10:00am) sees Dorchester men take on Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club in the last 16 of the Denny Cup. Live scoring for the game will be available via the following link Denny Torquay.
Over 60 Double Rink 13 December 2022 Dorchester A 47 Yeovil 23
Denny Cup 10 December 2022 Dorchester 104 St Andrews 62
Dorchester move on to a 5th round fixture against Torquay United Indoor Bowls Club on 7 January 2023 after victory over St Andrews. Full report to follow.
On Saturday 10 December 2022 in the Ladies Yetton Plate v St Andrews , Dorchester lost 78-88. Full report to follow.
National Competitions
Denny Cup 19 November 2022 Dorchester 89 Moonfleet 43
Dorchester move on to a 4th round fixture against St Andrews Indoor Bowls Club from Weston Super Mare on 10 December 2022 and will be expecting stiffer opposition as the competition progresses.
On Saturday 19 November 2022 in the Ladies Yetton Plate v Ilminster , Dorchester won 73-72. Dorchester move on to a 4th round fixture against St Andrews Indoor Bowls Club from Weston Super Mare on 10 December 2022.
Denny Cup
Dorchester 89 Moonfleet 43
Dorchester earn spoils in local derby clash.
On Saturday 19 November 2022 Dorchester reached the next round of the Denny Cup with an all round workmanlike performance against local rivals Moonfleet, in a game that failed to produce a traditional close finish of previous clashes. The game opened quietly on three rinks with the Dorchester home rink skipped by Martin Puckett 4-3 ahead of Moonfleet’s Mike Gale after five ends and fellow skip George Spracklen 5-3 to the good against Warren Smith. At Moonfleet the Dorchester rink of Jamie Roe, Ged Costello, Ryan Nash and Darren Nutman was tied at 3 a piece, but Keith Wyman, Jamie Watkiss, Jamie Lockwood and skip Nick Voss were building a head of steam against the Moonfleet rink skipped by Ron McCarthy and held a healthy 12-4 advantage. With an overall lead of eleven shots after 5 ends, Dorchester went on to increase the difference to plus 26 at the half way stage and the writing was on the wall. Nutman and co went on to record back to back rink wins with a final 19-13 score against Roger Bolton, and Nick Voss produced another sparkling performance to post a top rink 32-8 score against McCarthy and co. At Sandringham Dorchester maintained the upper hand when Richard Toone, Micky Durant, Martin Pavey and Martin Puckett finally cruised home 26-7 against Mike Gale. The Dorchester quartet of Dave Joslin Gareth Thomas, Colin Gifford and George Spracklen , fell away from leading 12-9 dropping six shots over the final three ends to give Warren Smith a consolation 15 -12 rink win for Moonfleet.
National Competitions 2021/2022
Monday 11 April 2022 saw the start of the Men's Pairs where Martin Puckett & Darren Nutman played K Johnstone (Cumbria). The Dorchester Pair coasted to an easy 19-6 victory after only 12 ends. In the next round the Dorchester Pair lost to Nicky Brett (Huntingdon) 15-18 on Tuesday 12 April 2022 at 13:30.
Following Martin Puckett's success in the Men's Singles competitions focus moved to the National Fours competition where Martin Puckett, Nick Voss, George Spracklen & Darren Nutman played D Snell (Westlecot) on Sunday 3rd April at 18:00. After a slow start the boys found their line and length and ran out easy winners 20-5. The next round found them up against Lewis King(Swale) and after a close game the Dorchester quartet won 19-12. In the quarterfinals their luck ran out and they went down 13-18 to a Cumbria quartet led by Trevor Taylor.
Wednesday 6 April 2022 saw the start of the Men's Triples where Martin, Nick & Darren played Rob Newman (Whiteknights). This was a very tight game which saw the Dorchester Triple victorious 13-12. The next round saw the Dorchester triple take on Michael Cheeseman (Bromley) on Thursday 7 April 2022 at 9:30. After 18 ends the teams were tied at 16 all, so the game went into an extra end, which unfortunately was won by the Bromley triple.
Following his success in the Men's Singles, Martin Puckett played 2 wood singles on Wednesday 30 March 2022. Martin won his first game at 9:30 against A Pulford(Mid Suffolk) 21-3 and then in the quarter-finals beat Tom Bishop(Bromley) 21-11. In the semi-final he beat Martin Heitzman(Falaise) 21-14 but in the final he came up against Jamie Walker(Torquay Utd) and was beaten 18-21. Another fine game but Martin was not able to complete what would have been an historic double.
In the Over 60 Fours Ged Costello, Phil Hallett, Dave Tremlin & Steve Willsher (sub for Brian Paulson) were defeated 11-25 by R Graham (Cumbria).
A massive well done to our very own Martin Puckett who has just won the English Indoor Bowling Association mens national singles!!
Following victories over Pat Briscoe(Century) 21-20 and Nicky Brett(Huntingdon) 21-11 and Sam Tolchard (Torquay Utd) 21-10 in the semi-final, Martin played Adam White (Chawton Park) in the final on 29 March 2022. After a close start Martin pushed to a 13-2 lead. then the scores came back to 16-8. He then managed to get across the line with a an exceptional 21-9 win!
Well played!
EIBA Area 17 Finals to qualify for the National finals at Nottingham. Full details available on the EIBA website.
Men's 2 Bowls Singles
Yeovil IBC on Wednesday 16th February 2022 at 6.30pm
Levi Hembrow (Ilminster) 7 v Martin Puckett (Dorchester) 21
Martin now plays Andrew Pulford (Mid Suffolk) on Wednesday 30th March 2022 at 12:30 at Nottingham.
Mens Pairs
Bridport & West Dorset IBC on Friday 18th February 2022 at 6.30pm
Simon Barnard (Taunton) 3 v Martin Puckett & Darren Nutman (Dorchester) 22
Martin and Darren now play a Pair from Cumbria on Monday 11th April 2022 at 18:00 at Nottingham.
Men's Singles
Yeovil IBC on Saturday 19th February 2022 at 10am (Umpire Peter Flowers)
Martin Puckett (Dorchester) 21 v Martin Woods (Victoria (Street)) 14
Martin now plays Pat Briscoe (Century) on Monday 28th March 2022 at 12:00 at Nottingham.
Men's Triples
Yeovil IBC on Thursday 24th February 2022 at 6.30pm (Umpire Pete Flowers)
Levi Hembrow (Ilminster) 3 v Martin Puckett, Nick Voss & Darren Nutman (Dorchester) 17
Martin, Nick & Darren now play Rob Newman (Whiteknights) Wednesday 6th April at 18:00 at Nottingham.
Men's Fours
Bridport & West Dorset IBC on Saturday 5th March at 12noon (Umpire Judith King)
Matt Hamilton (Ilminster) v Martin Puckett, Nick Voss, George Spracklen & Darren Nutman (Dorchester) won extra end
Martin Puckett, Nick Voss, George Spracklen & Darren Nutman now play D Snell (Westlecot) Sunday 3rd April at 18:00 at Nottingham
Men's Over 60 Fours
Ilminster IBC on Saturday 5th March at 10:00 (Umpire Angie Thompson)
Barrie Forse (St Andrews) 10 v Ged Costello, Phil Hallett, Dave Tremlin & Brian Paulson (Dorchester) 14
Ged Costello, Phil Hallett, Dave Tremlin & Brian Paulson now play R Graham (Cumbria) Wednesday 30th March at 18:00 at Nottingham
Atherley Trophy
2024/2025
On Saturday 12 April 2025 Dorset Ladies played Norfolk Ladies in the National Final of the Atherley Trophy at Nottingham. The Dorset team recovered from a slow start but couldn't quite catch up and finished runners-up losing 114-124.
Congratulations to Linda Hill, Sandra Hubbard and Sue Lofthouse who were part of the Dorset team.
On Saturday 22 March 2025 there was a great result for Dorset Ladies in the Atherley Trophy against Kent Ladies with a 123-106 victory to reach the National Final at Nottingham on Saturday 12 April 2025 where they will play Norfolk Ladies.
Congratulations to Linda Hill, Sandra Hubbard, Sue Lofthouse and Jan Cherry who were part of the winning Dorset team.
Congratulations to Linda Hill, Sandra Hubbard and Sue Lofthouse who were part of the successful Dorset Ladies Atherley Trophy team who beat Hampshire 141-80 at Dolphin IBC on Saturday 1 March 2025. Dorset now play Kent in the Semi-Final on Saturday 22 March 2025. Congratulations to all involved.
Congratulations to Linda Hill, Sandra Hubbard, Sue Lofthouse and Jan Cherry who were part of the successful Dorset Ladies Atherley Trophy team who beat Somerset 124-122. The game came down to the last end and the last two bowls with Dorset scoring 2 to secure victory. Dorset now play Hampshire in the next round. Congratulations to all involved.
2023/2024
Kay Johns, Jan Cherry, Sue Lofthouse, Judith King and Linda Hill represented Dorset Ladies in the Atherley Trophy Semi Final against Surrey Ladies at Wey Valley IBC on Saturday 2 March 2024. Dorset ladies sadly lost 135-93 in the Atherley semi final but still a superb achievement to make the last four.
Well done to the Dorchester Ladies (Kay Johns, Linda Hill, Judith King, Val Cornick, Jan Cherry Sue Lofthouse & Linda Hill) part of Dorset Ladies team which beat to Hampshire Ladies in the Inter-County Atherley Trophy at Atherley Saturday 13 January 2024. Dorset Ladies now play Surrey Ladies in the next round.
2023
Hard luck to the Dorchester Ladies (Sandra Hubbard, Linda Hill, Margaret Cullip, Sue Lofthouse & Sylvia Lawley) part of Dorset Ladies team which lost to Lincolnshire Ladies (125-108) in the final of the Inter-County Atherley Trophy at Nottingham Saturday 1 April 2023.
2022
Dorset Ladies' run in the Atherley Trophy came to an end in the semi-final on Saturday 5th March 2022 at Dorchester with a narrow 114-117 shot defeat to Sussex Ladies. After a close game Sussex led when the 4 hour time limit was reached and the last end was not available to be played to claw back the deficit.
Thank you to all those who came to support.
Good luck to Sussex in the final.
Atherley Trophy semi-final comes to Dorchester. Dorchester will host the semi final of the the Ladies National Inter Counties competition (Atherley Trophy) between Dorset Ladies and Sussex Ladies on Saturday 5th March 2022 at 13:30. Dorchester are represented by Sylvia Lawley, Margaret Cullip, Linda Hill and Sandra Hubbard (plus Sue Maggs and June Gillespie reserves) in the Dorset Ladies team. Spectators welcome.
Sylvia Lawley, June Gillespie, Linda Hill and Sandra Hubbard (plus Sue Maggs travelling reserve) represented Dorset in the Atherley Trophy quarter-final against Devon on Saturday 12th February 2022 13:30 at Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club, Poole.
Dorset beat Devon 123-115 and now move into the semi-final where they will face Sussex on Saturday 5th March 2022 at Dorchester.
