Chloe Shield 2018

Parkinsons UK were this year’s chosen charity for the Chloe Shield 2018. Forty-eight bowlers from clubs across three counties competed in the competition where teams of triples played five games of eight ends in a bid to become Chloe Shield champions. After a number of close results, the table fluctuated at the top for much of the day between a number of teams with only shot difference separating them. Three teams had an exceptional day winning all five games collecting the maximum of 10 points however in third place finished Doddington’s K Bemment & B Harrison who teamed up with March BRAZA’s C Buck (+21 shots). The runners up were Doddington’s L White & J Peters who teamed up with J Russell from Sutton St Edmunds (+25 Shots) however this year’s champions were a team from Suffolk who finished with a extraordinary shot difference (+45 shots). M Bailey, N Thomas & M Hastings walked away as champions claiming the Chloe Shield 2018 winners title.

Refreshments were served throughout the day including several delicious extras made by Doddington club members. The donation of raffle prizes and from those bowlers purchasing tickets contributed to the money raised for the worthy cause. The Chloe Shield is played annually in memory of club member Joe Peters, wife and granddaughter. Several different charities have benefited from the competition over the years and this year the club was proud to be supporting Parkinson’s UK. All players welcomed a visit from a Doddington members daughter who suffers from the disease. Claire spoke for a few minutes thanking everyone for their support also explaining how Parkinson’s has affected her and her family members. The total raised on the day was £349.14 which will be handed over to the charity over the coming weeks.

The day concluded with the presentation of trophies by Joe Peters and the Chairman thanked everyone for their support throughout the day.