Mixed results for local England international bowlers and RIP to bowls stalwarts Ann and Cliff

​There was mixed fortune for local bowlers on England international duty at the weekend when the British Isles indoor series was hosted by the Falcon club in Chelmsford, writes Melvin Beck.
By Mel Beck
Published 21st Mar 2024, 14:00 BST
Local international bowls star Nicky Brett.Local international bowls star Nicky Brett.
Local international bowls star Nicky Brett.

​Nicky Brett and Stamford-based Stephen Harris helped England's men regain the title from Scotland by winning all three games, while Nicky's daughter Chloe was in the England women's team that lost possession of the crown to Scotland.

Brett senior is a stalwart of England bowls teams both indoors and outdoors.

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His recent successes include a gold medal in the bowls triples event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and a bronze medal in the same event in the World Outdoor Championships in Australia in 2023.

Nicky Brett.Nicky Brett.
Nicky Brett.

Brett teamed up with Judith Forrest to win the mixed pairs title at the 2024 World Indoor Championships in January.

BOWLS IN MOURNING

Local bowls is mourning the sad passing of two county stalwarts in Ann Cooper and Cliff Watson.

Ann, a long-time member of the Yaxley club, was a former Northants Women's Bowling Federation president and captain of the county's Silver Jubilee Vase team for many years. Her funeral was held on Wednesday.

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Cliff Watson.Cliff Watson.
Cliff Watson.

Cliff, who played for South Ward, Whittlesey Manor and Peterborough & District. served the Northants Bowling Federation administration for almost 30 years and was a life member and former president.

His funeral takes place at Peterborough Crematorium on Wednesday, April 3 at 11.00am.

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