The Ranson Cup – East Herts Bowls League

The club entered the EHBL 2 years ago and now have squads playing in each of the 3 divisions. With 14 teams in each division, this year Potters Bar finished a very respectable 6^th, 6^th and 4^th.

All clubs enter the RANSON CUP and we had a bye in the Preliminary round. Hertingfordbury conceded the game to us, Northaw & Cuffley were brushed aside, resulting in a semi final against Buntingford.. This was seen as a ‘tall order’,  as Buntingford were top of Division 1 and a recognised strong team. Our Home team lost by 2 shots, but the Away team caused not a little upset by beating a disgruntled Buntingford team by 4 shots against the odds – a Potters Bar net positive of 2.

Unfortunately, the Final clashed with our own Final’s weekend which provided David Astley with a challenge as it would take 8 players away for our Sunday morning session, some of whom had finals to play.

However, on a cold, damp morning, the eight PB representatives travelled to Welwyn & District for the Final. After 18 ends the scores were tied, resulting in the toss of a coin to determine which team played the extra end, with all 8 players thinking, “Do I want the responsibility……?”.

Well, after another 16 woods had been delivered, the Umpire was summoned, and with the tension unbearable, he moved the Potters Bar wood – WE HAD WON!!

A big thank you to Richard  for managing the RANSON CUP – I don’t think anyone could have written the script!

Herbert Cross Triples

Well done to our team who defeated Welwyn Garden City at home to win the  Herbert Cross Cup 22: 12 on Saturday 6th September

Finchley & District Vets League & Cup

Well done to Colin Malone as Team Manager and everyone who nominated to play, and played for, our VETS teams in the VETS League and Henry Rose Cup.   Potters Bar has won both the League and Henry Rose Cup this season (2025).  A great squad performance.  We took maximum points from our last  2 games thus beating Oakhill by 1 point to win the League, and in a nail biting final end, pipped Broomfield by 1 point to win the Cup.

Bob Vise Cup

WE WON THE FINALS : see results under Fixtures – 2025 Competition Results.

The Potters Bar men have made it to the final of Bob Vise to be held at home on Bank holiday Monday morning defeating Harpenden  in the semi final.

Mens District Triples

Congratulations to Jan, Barry Bowman and David Arnold who are through to the district finals in the  triples competition defeating Townsend.  The final will be held at home on 6th September.

Mens District Pairs

Well done to Richard Pearce and Dave Salmon who have now reached the semi final of the men’s district pairs. They will meet a team from Welwyn Garden City.

Mens District

Well done to Steve Jewell, who has reached the semi final of the district singles by defeating an opponent from Welwyn Garden City
District Pairs

Good wins for the men in the district pairs yesterday. Dave Salmon and Richard Pearce overcame a team from Townsend and Tal Sidi and Tony Plaskow overcame another Potters Bar team.

Unfortunately the two teams will now meet in the next round!

Men’s County Triples

Congratulations to Steve Jewell, Tuggy,  Tony Plaskow  and John  Cardow who have reached the third round of the men’s county singles.

The next round is Fri 4th July.

Herts Team 10

On Monday 16 June, the men competed against Welwyn and District in the Hertfordshire Team Ten. This has 4 rinks comprising singles, pairs, triples and fours.  The final score was 71 to 66 shots in favour of Potters Bar after each team won 2  rinks.

On Sunday 25 May, the men defeated Hemel in the national top club.  Potters Bar won the 2 wood singles, triples and pairs but lost the 4 wood singles and the fours making the result a close 3 rinks to 2 victory. The next round is Saturday 7th June at home against Harpenden.

In the County triples, Steve, Tugi and Tony defeated an experienced team from Welwyn and District. Also through are Dave, Paul and Colin who defeated a team from Hatfield.