Poppy Bowls Championship
CENTENARY POPPY BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP
To celebrate the centenary of the founding of the British Legion, the MCC Bowls Section held a Centenary Poppy Bowls Championship to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.
Hootenanny Members (from left) Dave Beglin, John Dawson, Mike Craig and Ronnie Andrews entertained us all afternoon with live music and demonstrated that the bowling green is a lovely setting for an afternoon of great entertainment.
From left - Main sponsor David Seagon with winning team – Peter Scholes, Peder Mortensen and Ian Sharp (with a shot difference of 10.) With a tremendous turn out of support, 41 bowlers took to the green, and a lively and competitive morning of Bowls was followed by a very enjoyable social event, which included a delicious lunch prepared by the Club and a fundraising Lucky Dip. Among the bowlers were representatives from the British High Commission, the Embassies of Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and the Republic of Serbia. We were also delighted to have the Bowls Captains of Karen Club (Barbara Charleson) and Limuru Club (Peter Scholes.) The green was playing like a dream thanks to our Green Keeper, Oliver Fowler, ably assisted by Newton and Hebron, and so encouraging to see all seven rinks being used. The whole day was a tremendous success and over KSh 300,000/- were raised for the Poppy Appeal. Thank you to all who took part and to our generous sponsors, JW Seagon, Dion Wines and Diageo/Guinness. Gerry Cunningham Bowls Captain
Centenary Poppy Bowls competition British Legion Kenya Chairman Ian Sharp cutting the Centenary Poppy Cake with Jenny Larby, who organised the Centenary event in aid of the British Legion Kenya. Thanks to Lawrence and his MCC team and also to Clare Jethwa for decorating the Poppy Cake. www.mcc.co.ke
WINNERS: Peter Scholes, Peder Mortensen & Ian Sharp RUNNERS-UP: Essie Ndungu, Pat Healy & Graham Timmis SPIDER: Erica Sharp & Gerry Cunningham December 2021 - February 2022 Muthaiga Country Club
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