Chawton Park Bowling Club Ladies finished their indoor season on a high by carrying off three Hampshire county titles.

Beryl Collier, Margaret Holden and Margaret Leppard dominated their two-wood triples final from the start against a strong Victory trio, skipped by Kath Patrick who conceded with two ends to go. In the afternoon, the Chawton team faced another Victory triple led by Wendy Brown. Chawton’s dominance continued as they amassed a 21-5 lead that included a couple of fruitful Margaret Leppard take-outs. But the game was far from being all over. The Victory ladies’ confidence grew as they put together a winning run to get within three shots going into the last end. However, the Chawton triple managed to defend one down and take the game by two shots.

Chawton’s successful three were joined by Sue Murray on Sunday morning to do battle with Janet Williamson’s Atherley rink. The the match was close for long periods, but the Chawton rink finally pulled away to win by 20 shots to 12, so completing a county treble for the club.

Chawton Park men were crowned Bramley Bowl Hampshire League champions, albeit in unsatisfactory circumstances. Opponents Victory IBC broke a league rule that limits teams to a maximum of four Hampshire Liberty Trophy bowlers at any one time (Victory played 10).

Chawton, with a superior shot difference over nearest rivals Palmerston, officially required two points to secure the title. Although the final outcome had been decided, Chawton put up a creditable effort, losing by only 13 shots overall to the vastly strengthened Victory team. Chawton were awarded eight points and the championship. Chawton would rather have done it without Victory’s points penalty, but deserved their success over the course of the season.

Chawton Park’s club competitions were due to be completed in mid-March, but the Beast from the East had other ideas and the final day was disrupted.

There were close encounters in several finals. In the ladies’ singles, Sue Moore, in her first year of competitive bowls, gave the experienced Beryl Collier a run for her money before going down 19-21.

It was nip-and-tuck in the ladies’ fours, with Brenda Plumpton’s rink finally defeating Margaret Leppard’s four on the extra end. In the mixed pairs, the Johnsons snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Alice Atwell and Mark Fyfield.

Chawton club competition results (to date): Ladies Singles – Beryl Collier 21, Sue Moore 19. Ladies Pairs – Lesley Johnson & Margaret Holden 23, Sue Murray & Margaret Leppard 11 Ladies Triples – Lesley Johnson, Flo Ward, Margaret Holden 19, Kate Fyfield, Alice Atwell, Brenda Plumpton 9 Ladies Fours – Lesley Johnson, Kate Fyfield, Alice Atwell, Brenda Plumpton 17, Sue Murray, Beryl Collier, Margaret Holden, Margaret Leppard 16. Men’s Singles – Mark Fyfield 14, Nathan Beeson 8. Men’s Pairs – David Sims, Adam White 24, Brian Craighill, George Roberts 3. Men’s Triples – Dick Holden, Nathan Beeson, Adam White 21, Greg Roberts, David Sims, David Atwell 8. Men’s Fours – Barry Smith, Dick Holden, Mark Fyfield, Adam White 22, Brian Scowcroft, Derek Ham, Gary Johnson, David Atwell 15. O/60s Two-Wood Triples – Barry Smith, Dick Holden, David Turner 19, Derek Ham, Brian Scowcroft, Gary Johnson 17. Open Singles – Peter Slingo 21, Marc Gorman 16. Mixed O/65 Singles – Danny Nolan 21, Peter Slingo 15. U25 Singles – Reece Graham 21, Danny Brown 14. U18 Singles – Reece Graham 2 sets, Samuel Fyfield 0 sets. Mixed Pairs – Lesley Johnson & Gary Johnson 18, Alice Atwell & Mark Fyfield 17. Mixed Triples – Sue Murray, Dick Holden, Margaret Holden 22, Norma Craighill, Brian Craighill, Adam White 12. Novice Pairs – Barbara Johnson & Barry Russell 23, Sue Webster & Ian Webster 20. Handicap – Sarah Hooper & Anthea Dore 33, David Fitchett & Jim Gauld 20. Married Couples – Kate Fyfield & Mark Fyfield 21, Dick Holden & Margaret Holden 9.