External Competitions
Bucks Cup
14th May 2025 - Broadway v Aston Clinton - Won 95 - 45 (14 - 0)
This evening we got our Bucks Cup campaign underway against Aston Clinton with a good win on all 4 rinks. At Aston Clinton Josh Henly, Pete Coyne & Paul Rogers lost the first 2 ends but they then picked up 11 shots from the next 3 ends and from there they continued to extend their lead, even picking up a 7 on the 13th end and they went on to win 28-13. The other game away saw Kieran Jaycock, Ian Culmer & Thomas Jaycock play out a much closer game and they went in to the last end level at 13 and managed to pick up a 4 to win 17-13. At home Lee Adams, Ray England & Lewis Fletcher controlled their game from the start and after 12 ends they were 21-1 ahead however their opponents managed to win 4 of the last 6 ends but we went on to win 26-8. In the final game Bill Caple, Bryan Collins & Roger Crick took an early lead and only lost 6 ends during the game which they went on to win 24-9.
28th May 2025 - Broadway v Cheddington - Won 79 - 51 (10-4)
This evening we played Cheddington and despite winning 2 rinks each we managed to get comfortable wins on those 2 rinks to ensure the overall win. Bill Caple, Kieran Jaycock & Thomas Jaycock won 26-10 at home whilst Lee Jaycocjkk, Lee Adams & Lewis Fletcher lost 19-14. Away Josh Henly, Pete Coyne & Paul Rogers won 27-6 whilst Bryan Collins, Philip Reeves & Stuart Churcher lost 16-12
4th June 2025 - Broadway v Princes Risborough - Won 60 - 56 (12-2)
Following another good win last week we played Princes Risboropough and this was a closely fought match with the result going down to the last end. At home Bill Caple, Kieran & Jaycock had a tough game with not many shots being won on each end and after 14 ends the scores were level at 10-10 however we managed to go on to win 14-11. Also at home were Lee Adams, Thomas Jaycock & Lewis Fletcher and they got off to a great start picking up a 6 on the first end and by the half way stage they were 11-3 ahead. Their opponents started to get back in to the game however a good last end saw them pick up a 4 to get the win 18-11. Playing at Risborough were Josh Henly, Pete Coyne & Paul Rogers and they too were involved in a close game and after 16 ends the scores were level at 13-13 however we managed to pick up a much needed 6 shots on the last 2 ends to win 19-13. On the final rink Bryan Collins, Ian Culmer & Stuart Churcher got off to the worst possible start dropping 10 shots from the first 3 ends and from there they were always trying to play catch up however they were only able to win 6 ends during the game and lost 21-9 but thanks to the other 3 rinks we managed to hold on for a narrow 4 shot victory.
11th June 2025 - Broadway v Aylesbury Town - Won 69 - 43 (14-0)
Tonight we were looking to get another win to ensure we progress to the knockout stages of this years competition. This was a close game across all 4 rinks with Dan Rogers, Kieran Jaycock & Roger Crick going in to the last end level at 10-10 and they managed to get shot to win 11-10. This was a strange game which saw only a single shot being achieved on every end apart from one where we picked up a 4. The other game at home saw a much more convincing result with Lee Adams, Thomas Jaycock and Lewis Fletcher picking up 2 5's in their game on their way to a 30-9 win. In the away games Josh Henly, Pete Coyne & Paul Rogers got off to a slow start and didn't get ahead until the 12th end when they were 9-8 ahead and they extended their lead to 14-9 with 2 ends to go and despite dropping a 3 on the last end they managed to hold on for a 14-13 win. Bryan Collins, Ian Culmer & Stuart Churcher played out another close game with both sides winning 9 ends however we managed to hold on for a 14-11 win.
18th June 2025 - Broadway v Wing
Tonight's game was called off by Wing as they were unable to field a side.
6th July 2025 - Broadway v Long Crendon - Home - 10am
Match conceeded by Long Crendon
20th July 2025 - Broadway v Bletchley Town - Away - 10am
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Burnham Plate
29th May 2025 - Broadway v Hazells - Home - Won 26 - 5
This evening we started our Burnham Plate campaign with a home game against Hazells and we got the season off to a great start with a win. Sarah Jaycock, Heather Kensall, Debbie Horsted & Carol Crick got off to a great start going 16-1 ahead after 7 ends and they continued to dominate the game throughout, losing just 4 ends.
5th June 2025 - Broadway v Waddesdon - Away - Won 19 - 9
This weeks game involved the longer trip to Waddesdon, which resulted in a trip worth making as Sarah Jaycock, Heather Kensall, Debbie Horsted & Carol Crick followed up on their great win last week with another good win tonight. We started the game well and were 8-1 ahead after 5 ends and we only lost 2 of the first 14 ends and despite a late fightback from Waddesdon we earnt a 19-9 win.
12th June 2025 - Broadway v Aylesbury Town - Home - Lost 17-15
After a good start to the season the ladies were looking to make full use of the home advantage against Aylesbury Town however this turned out to be a tough game, which was close throughout. Sarah Jaycock, Heather Kensall, Debbie Horsted & Carol Crick took the early lead but were then pegged back to 12-12 after 13 ends. After 17 ends the scores were level again at 15-15 however they then dropped 2 shots on the last end.
19th June 2025 - Broadway v Wendover - Away - Drew 13 - 13
This evening Sarah, Heather, Debbie & Judy got off to a great start by picking up a 5 on the 1st end however after that we were only able to pick up single shots from subsequent ends and Wendover got back in to the game. The scores were level at 9-9 after 11 ends and 12-12 after 16 ends and we went in to the last end 1 down but managed to pick up the shot to earn the draw. In our last group game next week we will need a win at Chesham to progress to the knockout stages.
26th June 2025 - Broadway v Chesham - Away - Lost 21 - 12
In a must win match to qualify for the knockout stages this was not to be our night as we struggled to get in to the game. By the halfway stage we were 11-4 down and despite a late run the damage had been done as we ended up losing 21-12.
Bowls England National Competitions
Mens Top Club
Round 1 v Aylesbury Town - Home - 12th May 6pm - Won 4 - 1
This evening we played our first round match of this years Top Club and welcomed Aylesbury Town. Roger Crick played the 2 wood and took control of this game from the start and went on to win 19-5 after 15 ends. Kieran Jaycock had a much tougher game in the singles and despite going 14-8 up his opponent started to find the green and get back in to the game. With the scores level at 19-19 he then dropped a 2 to lose his game. In the pairs Lee Adams & Lewis Fletcher got off to a great start picking up a hotshot on the 2nd end and this put them in a great position to control the game and they went on to get our 2nd point, winning 21-12. In the triples Thomas Jaycock, Pete Coyne & Paul Rogers played out a steady game, taking an early lead and holding on to it throughout the game, winning 15-10. In the Fours Bryan Collins, Bill Caple, John Read & Ian Culmer played well as a team and only dropped more than 1 shot on 1 end during the game which they went on to win 18-9 to secure a 4-1 win and a 2nd round tie against Chesham BC
Round 2 v Chesham - Home - Won 3 - 2
Philip Reeves played the 2 Wood singles tonight and this was a tight game for the first 12 ends but then Chesham just started to get the better of the ends and went on to win 15-10. John Read & Lewis Fletcher took an early lead in the pairs and despite Chesham getting back in to the game we picked up a 4 on the 17th end to take a 5 shot lead in to the last end and we finished up wining 17-13 to level the match at 1-1. In the triples Bryan Collins, Kevin Lewis & Thomas Jaycock looked comfortable until they dropped a 5 on the 11th end which brought the score back level and this seemed to knock their confidence as they only managed to win 1 more end in the game and lost 21-15. In the fours Josh Henly, Ian Culmer, Pete Coyne & Paul Rogers raced to a 10-3 lead after just 5 ends and they never gave up the lkead despite losing 4 ends in a row late on in the game and they held on for a 17-14 win to level the match at 2-2. The last game to finish was the 4 bowl singles which was being played by Roger Crick and started late after the 2 Wood had finished. This started off as a close game however once Roger took the lead he always looked in control and managed to pick up the win 21-13 to give Broadway the 3-2 win and a place in the next round away to Iver Heath.
County Quarter Final v Iver Heath - Away - Thursday 19th June 6pm - Lost 3 - 2
Despite winning both the 2 Wood & 4 Wood singles we were unable to take the remaining point required from any of the 3 remaining formats and missed out on a home tie against Gerrards Cross in the semi final.
National Two Fours
Round 1 v Marlow - Away - 27th May 2025 - Won 51 - 24
On a very wet and miserable evening we travelled to Marlow for the first round of the Club Two Fours, which has now become an Open Competition, having previously been a Mens competition. Despite the conditions both our fours put in a great performance with Josh, Kieran, Pete & Paul picking up a 7 on the first end and from there they controlled the game throughout, winning 33-8. Carol, Lee, Judy & Thomas took the early lead in their game and by the 14th end they were 18-9 ahead however it then became a bit nervy as they lost the last 4 ends but held on for am 18-16 win.
Round 2 v Gerrards Cross - Away - 12th June 2025 6pm - Match Conceeded as we were unable to field a team
Champion of Champions - Mens
Round 1 - Roger Crick v James Efde (Iver Heath) - Away - Won 21 - 17
County Quarter Final - Roger Crick v Ashley Ware (Chesham) - Away - Won 21 - 8
County Semi Final - Roger Crick v David Orr (Richings Park) - Away - Won 21 - 19
Area Final - Roger Crick v Rob Webb - Won - 21 - 15
Regional Qualifier - Roger Crick v Chris Beard (Bedfordshire)
Champion of Champions - Ladies
Round 1 - Carol Crick v Toni Fox (Wexham) - Away - Won 21 - 16
County Quarter Final - Carol Crick v Felicity Rees (Marlow) - Home - Won 21 - 19
County Semi Final - Carol Crick v Julie Skelly (Gerrards Cross) - Away - Wednesday 18th June 6pm - Lost 21 - 8
Chiltern & Thames League
19th May 2025 - Broadway v Amersham - Home - Won 93 - 29 (10 - 0)
This evening we got our C&T league off to a great start with Carol Crick, Stuart Churcher and Lewis Fletcher dominating their game from the start and restricting their opponents to just 5 winning ends, finishing with a 40-7 win. Vanessa Culmer, Ian Culmer & Roger Crick were in control of their game until they dropped a 5 on 12th end to lead by just 1 shot however they went on to win 5 of the remaining ends to win 28-16. In the final game Sarah Jaycock, Thomas Jaycock & Paul Rogers had a similar game in that they were in control until they dropped a 6 to lead by just 4 shots however they went on to win 25-16.
22nd May 2025 - Broadway v Chess Vale - Home - Lost 45 - 55 (4 - 6)
This evening Chess Vale were our opponents in the 2nd C&T league game and following our win against Amersham a few days ago we went in confident of getting a positive result however this was not to be our night with Chess Vale playing well and earning the overall win courtesy of their result on 1 rink. Marion Bull, Ian Culmer & Lewis Fletcher got off to a slow start however they turned the game around at the half way stage and went on to win 20-12. Lee Adams, Bryan Collins & Judy Rogers played out a close game throughout and managed to hold on for an 18-15 win. Unfortunately Caryl Collins, Bill Caple & Paul Rogers had a tough evening and ended up losing 28-7. So we still managed to pick up 4 points from teh 2 winning rinks and we play Amersham away in the next match.
27th May 2025 - Broadway v Amersham - Home - Postponed due to waterlogged green - to be rescheduled
2nd June 2025 - Broadway v Gerrards Cross - Away - Won 58 - 46 (8-2)
This evening we were at Gerrards Cross for another enjoyable game in the C&T. Sarah Jaycock, Thomas Jaycock & Roger Crick played out a close game but lost 18-16. Carol Crick, Ian Culmer & Kieran Jaycock started slowly in their game however they picked up a 7 halfway through the game and this was the spur they needed as they went on to win 24-18. Vanessa Culmer, Lewis Fletcher & Stuart Churcher controlled their game from the start and ended up winning 18-10.
10th June 2025 - Broadway v Wendover - Home - Won 58 - 44 (8 - 2)
This evening we were at home to Wendover, who were 2nd in the table before tonights game. Sarah Jaycock, Ian Culmer & Paul Rogers started slowly and after 9 ends the scores were level however they then manage to take control of the game and went on to win 22-13. Vanessa Culmer, Bryan Collins & Stuart Churcher started well in their game and took an 8-1 lead however they then dropped a 5 which gave the visitors some confidence and they then went in to a 18-9 lead however we kept battling and managed to win 3 of the last 4 ends to reduce teh deficit with a 20-18 loss. Debbie Horsted, Judy Rogers & Thomas Jaycock took control of their game early on and when they picked up a 7 it was then just about managing the game out and they went on to win 18-11.
30th June 2025 - Broadway v Gerrards Cross - Home
1st July 2025 - Broadway v Wendover - Away
7th August 2025 - Broadway v Chess Vale - Away
MID BUCKS KNOCKOUT CUP
Round 1 - Broadway v Chesham - Away - Won 4 - 1
Round 2 - Broadway v Gerrards Cross - Home - 8th July 6pm
Watford & District
Friday Night League - 1 Triple Home & 1 Away
6th June 2025 - Broadway v Bovingdon - Won 39 - 31
This evening we got our defence on the Friday Night League title off to a winning start, despite losing the home rink game. Caryl Collins, Philip Reeves & Roger Crick were 8-5 ahead at the halfway stage however they then let Bovingdon back in to the game and went in to the last end 17-14 down and only managed to pick up 2 shots to lose 17-16. Carol Crick, Stuart Churcher & Paul Rogers were playing at Bovingdon and they managed to record a good 23-14 win to pick up the rink point and ensure we got the overall match win.
13th June 2025 - Broadway v Tring - Won 63 - 26
At home Vanessa Culmer, Bryan Collins & Stuart Churcher had a great start to this match picking up a 6, 2 fives and a 4 in the first 9 ends, although they did also drop a 6 and 5 in the same period, which saw us lead 23-13 at the halfway stage. We continued to dominate the game and went on to win 35-18. Thomas Jaycock, Judy Rogers & Kieran Jaycock were playing away and they also put in a great performance picking up 2 7's in the first 9 ends and they went on to win 28-8.
20th June 2025 - Broadway v Hemel Hempstead - Won 39 - 26
At home Bill Caple, Caryl Collins and Bryan Collins dropped 8 shots from the first 5 ends and from there they were playing catchup throughout the match and picked up 5 shots late in the game and ended up losing 18-14. In teh away game Keith Dellar, Kieran Jaycock & Paul Rogers controlled their game throughout, picking up 7 shots from teh first 4 ends and they only lost 5 ends during the game which we went on to win 25-8, enough to give us the overall win.
4th July 2025 - Broadway v Kitcheners
11th July 2025 - Broadway v Potten End
Griffin Cup (Double Rink)
Round 1
Broadway v Met Bushey - Away - 24th July 2025
London & Southern Counties
Challenge Shield
Round 1 v Bletchley Town - 25th May 10am - Lost 37 - 28
Gold Badge (Roger Crick)
Round 1 v Ladygate - Away - Lost 21 - 17
Lonsdale Singles (Kieran Jaycock)
Round 1 v Aylesbury Town - Home - Won 21 - 1
Round 2 v Gerrards Cross - Home - Won 21 - 15
Round 3 v St Albans or Luton Town - TBA
Mens Pairs (Lewis Fletcher & Lee Adams)
Round 1 v Gerrards Cross - Home - Lost 29 - 23
Mens Fours (Paul Rogers, Pete Coyne, Thomas Jaycock, Josh Henly)
Round 1 v Harpenden or Woburn Sands - Home
Mixed Pairs (Roger & Carol Crick)
Round 1 v Herts - Away - Lost 16 - 8
Ladies Singles (Carol Crick)
Round 1 v Gerrards Cross - Away - Won 21 - 16
Round 2 v Bletchley Town - Home - Lost 21 - 19