Diss Flyers 2, The Hunters 3 (58-47)

A disappointing end in both triples was soon followed with a couple of good wins in the pairs.  In the remaining game, Liz and Mick seemed to be in command but were out-gunned in the final moments.

We won on aggregate, all reached double figures in all the games without gaining any points.  On the plus side, it was a pleasant evening and the match was played in good spirit.

No match next week.

Old scores - (http://www.scpaleaguetables.appspot.com/)

Bressingham 1 , Aldeburgh Rolling Stones 3 (KO2), 
Crettingham 2, Bressingham 2 (ASCL)

Plate win

Diss Flyers 5, Norwich Stars 0

Diss Flyers progressed to the last eight of the Plate competition with a comprehensive win against Norwich Stars from the third tier.

Rain does not stop play

Diss Flyers 3, Les Garnier 2

We had a heavy downpour just before the match was due to start.  The triples was under way soon after it had stopped raining, although we had to play across the terrain rather than up and down.  Cyril, Darren and Pat brought us level after the first round of games after a fine win.

Les inspects the terrain.  Make up your own jokes.

In the pairs, Les and Diane won in a flash!  After a tentative start, Liz and I then took control with some terrific team play.  With other matches being abandoned or postponed, this win should move us up two or three places.

Next week - Plate (last 16) v Norwich Stars at home.

Norwich Blue 3, Diss Flyers 2 (50-58)

I had forgotten to bring my boules so had to use Les's (40g heavier), although it didn't seem to make any difference to my play.  There were also some large puddles on the piste after a downpour a couple of hours earlier but they soon diminished.

Two well earned wins in the triples were disappointingly followed by three losses in the pairs, although two of those did go to the wire.  A few of us think that a bonus point for an aggregate win would be a welcome addition to the league format.

Due to rearranged matches, our next three will all be at home.

Slow results and news

Sorry - haven't updated the blog for a while as I have been too lazy... since then though we have had a couple of wins (one KO plate, one league) - hoorah!

Also last night, Bressingham Flyers beat Barham Sorrel Horse 3-1 at home in a Suffolk Coastal group match.  Myself, Darren, Les and Diane played in that one.

Congratulations to Les Shilling and his playing partners from The Mutton as they finished 2nd in the Anglian Regional Qualifiers - a terrific achievement.  For their reward, they will set off to Hayling Island later on in the year to compete against other counties.

We are sad to announce that Ken Roberts passed away recently after a long illness.  He had been with the Diss club from the year dot.  Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Norwich Diamonds 3, Diss Flyers 2

Triples went well.

Home to G2 in the second round of the plate competition on Thursday.

Zero points

Bob Carter Centre 3, Diss Flyers 2

This fixture was reversed as it coincided with a youth cup final at the Diss Town football ground on the same night.  It turns out though that Diss Waveney who were due to play away at Les Garnier in a league match, played at home instead, against the same team in a KO Shield match!?