14th January- away to Clawton

Launcells A 264 v Clawton A 278 (0 points)
Launcells B 292 v Clawton B 302 (0 points)
Launcells B 300 v Clawton A 291 (2 points)
Launcells A 278 v Clawton B 277 (2 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A - Nathan Pollard 98 
Launcells B - Caroline Tape 107

28th January- home to Sutcombe

Launcells A 326 v Sutcombe A 347 (0 points)
Launcells B 338 v Sutcombe B 318 (2 points)
Launcells A 330 v Sutcombe B 320 (2 points)
Launcells B 309 v Sutcombe A 351 (0 points)

Highest Score 
Launcells A - Nathan Pollard 130
Launcells B – Graham Tape 123

Well done also to Eamon Rafferty for his score of 123 in the A team, and to Nathan Pollard on his 25 spare against Sutcombe B with a game total of 75. 

4th February- away to Morwenstow

Launcells A 322 v Morwenstow A 299 (2 points)
Launcells B 293 v Morwenstow B 303 (0 points)
Launcells B 338 v Morwenstow A 277 (2 points)
Launcells A 280 v Morwenstow B 286 (0 points)

Highest Score 
Launcells A - Nathan Pollard 120 & Sharon Jenkins 120
Launcells B – Graham Tape 130

Well done to Nathan Pollard on his 23 spare against Morwenstow A and to Graham Tape with his 22 spare against Morwenstow A and with a game score of 80. 

11th February- home to Thornbury

Launcells A 288 v Thornbury A 284 (2 points)
Launcells B 318 v Thornbury B 323 (0 points)
Launcells A 309 v Thornbury B 312 (0 points)
Launcells B 319 v Thornbury A 322 (2 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 116
Launcells B – Chris Millman 133

Well done to Chris Millman on his game score of 79 against Thornbury B.

11th February – John Hockin Front Pin Cup Competition

Launcells 266 v Thornbury 252

Launcells John Hockin team - Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Caroline Tape, 
Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Brian Pollard

Launcells A – Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Eamon Rafferty, Alan Whittle, Will Shingler, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

Launcells B - Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Chelsea Tape, Caroline Tape, Adam Renton, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

9th January- away to North Tamerton ( postponed game from 20th November)

North Tamerton 480 v Launcells 383 (0 points)
North Tamerton 504 v Launcells 422 (0 points)

Highest Score- Chelsea Tape 116

Well done to North Tamerton on their amazing scores in both games. 

16th January - home to New Inn

Launcells 341 v New Inn 442 (0 points)
Launcells 402 v New Inn 406 (0 points)

Highest Score- Sharon Jenkins 108

23rd January- away to Stratton

Stratton 350 v Launcells 361 (2 points)
Stratton 399 v Launcells 355 (0 points)

Highest Score – Caroline Tape 120

30th January- home to Clawton

Launcells 391 v Clawton 352 (2 points)
Launcells 363 v Clawton 372 (0 points)

Highest Score – Sharon Jenkins 118

6th February- away to Holsworthy

Holsworthy 400 v Launcells 452 (2 points)
Holsworthy 414 v Launcells 404 (0 points)

Highest Score – Sharon Jenkins 127

13th February- home to Bradford A & B

Launcells 389 v Bradford 408 (0 points)
Launcells 415 v Bradford 429 (0 points)

Highest Score – Caroline Tape 128 

Launcells - Adela Webb, Lynne Rafferty, Madeleine Patten, Suzanne Littlejohns, Freda Hockin, Mary Littlejohns, Chelsea Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Sharon Jenkins, Sandy Cheshire, Caroline Tape

We might not win all our games, but we do have a champion raffle prize winner in Mary Littlejohns. Each week the home team provides 2 raffle prizes which is always nice to try and win. However for the last 5 games Mary has won a raffle prize. She has even picked out her own ticket. We now joke that Mary is not allowed to enter any more raffles unless it’s the National Lottery ! 

Mary and Madeleine were both winners of the raffle at our game against Holsworthy.

The lovely Valentines supper we provided for Bradford, with homemade biscuits and the raffle prizes from Sandy, and sandwiches and chocolate strawberries from Chelsea and Caroline. Thank you ladies.

Sharon Jenkins

19th November- home to Pyworthy

Launcells A 334 v Pyworthy A 301 (2 points)
Launcells B 335 v Pyworthy B 332 (2 points)
Launcells A 304 v Pyworthy B 321 (0 points)
Launcells B 311 v Pyworthy A 304 (2 points)

Highest Score 
Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 141
Launcells B - Graham Tape 125

Well done to Nathan Pollard for his score of 75 in the game against Pyworthy B 

26th November – away to Chilsworthy

Chilsworthy A 285 v Launcells A 356 (2 points)
Chilsworthy B 322 v Launcells B 320 (0 points)
Chilsworthy A 351 v Launcells B 339 (0 points)
Chilsworthy B 319 v Launcells A 311 (0 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Sharon Jenkins and Sandy Cheshire 115 
Launcells B – Chelsea Tape 121

3rd December – home to Northlew 

Launcells A 308 v Northlew A 268 (2 points)
Launcells B 292 v Northlew B 294 (0 points)
Launcells A 316 v Northlew B 304 (2 points)
Launcells B 330 v Northlew A 337 (0 points)

Highest Score 
Launcells A – Brian Pollard 133
Launcells B – Graham Tape 128

Well done to Brian Pollard for his 25 spare against Northlew A and to Graham Tape for his score of 73 against Northlew B 

10th December- home to Bridgerule

Launcells A 297 v Bridgerule A 308 (0 points)
Launcells B 337 v Bridgerule B 294 (2 points)
Launcells A 317 v Bridgerule B 301 (2 points)
Launcells B 330 v Bridgerule A 320 (2 points)

Highest Score 
Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 122
Launcells B – Chris Millman 124

Well done to Nathan Pollard for his score of 70 in the game against Bridgerule B and to Graham Tape for his 23 spare against Bridgerule B 

Launcells A – Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Eamon Rafferty, Alan Whittle, Charles Merchant, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

Launcells B – Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Chelsea Tape, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Adam Renton, Graham Tape, Phil Cann 

20th November – away to North Tamerton. Game postponed due to snow and rescheduled for 9th January

Launcells Ladies are currently lying 5th in Division 2 tied with Clawton and North Tamerton, with 12 points each. Highampton are top of the Division with 22 points , and Kilkhampton second with 20 points. 

On Thursday 5th December we enjoyed a Mosaic workshop run by our very own Skittle player Adela Webb from Moonhare Mosaic Studio in Holsworthy.

We had a lovely evening making Christmas Decorations, with lots of chatting, tea, coffee and lovely refreshments. Adela now has to grout the pieces so we are all looking forward to receiving our finished pieces.

Sharon Jenkins

15th October home to Morwenstow

Launcells A 312 v Morwenstow A 280 ( 2 points)
Launcells B 338 v Morwenstow B 310 ( 2 points)
Launcells A 297 v Morwenstow B 309 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 329 v Morwenstow A 295 ( 2 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 121
Launcells B – Graham Tape 121

Well done to Graham Tape for his score of 72 in the first game against Morwenstow B and also to Alan Whittle for his 22 spare against Morwenstow A 

22nd October- away to Thornbury

Thornbury A 262 v Launcells A 299 ( 2 points)
Thornbury B 281 v Launcells B 280 ( 0 points)
Thornbury A 276 v Launcells B 278 ( 2 points)
Thornbury B 263 v Launcells A 264 ( 2 points) 

Highest Score
Launcells A – Brian Pollard 106
Launcells B – Chris Millman 107 

29th October - home for First Round Cup matches

Launcells 343 v Kilkhampton 346

Launcells 326 v North Petherwin 334

Launcells - Trevor Tape, Nathan Pollard, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Brian Pollard

5th November- away to New Inn

New Inn A 286 v Launcells A 350 ( 2 points)
New Inn B 321 v Launcells B 293 ( 0 points)
New Inn A 295 v Launcells B 316 ( 2 points) 
New Inn B 305 v Launcells A 297 ( 0 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Brian Pollard 132
Launcells B – Trevor Tape 113

Well done to Brian Pollard for his score of 77 in the first game against New Inn A 

12th November – Division 2 Sandercock Cup at Pyworthy Village Hall

Launcells v Clawton – walkover for Launcells as Clawton didn’t turn up
Launcells 330 v Pyworthy 324 SEMI-FINAL
Chilsworthy 317 v Launcells 298 FINAL

Well done to the Launcells Team of Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Chelsea Tape, Eamon Rafferty, Sandy Cheshire and Trevor Tape on reaching the final. 

Launcells A – Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Eamon Rafferty, Alan Whittle, Will Shingler, Anthony Bishop, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

Launcells B – Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Chelsea Tape, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

17th October- away to Clawton

Clawton 347 v Launcells 382 ( 2 points)
Clawton 419 v Launcells 389 ( 0 points)
Highest Score- Sharon Jenkins 127

24th October – home to Holsworthy

Launcells 399 v Holsworthy 420 ( 0 points)
Launcells 426 v Holsworthy 394 ( 2 points)
Highest Score – Chelsea Tape 126 

31st October away to Bradford A B 

Bradford A B 421 v Launcells 380 ( 0 points) 
Bradford A B 389 v Launcells 395 (2 points)
Highest Score – Chelsea Tape 123 

As this match was on Halloween night, the lovely ladies from Bradford provided us with a spooky supper including sandwiches shaped like Bats, Cats and Pumpkins.

7th November- home to Kilkhampton

Launcells 366 v Kilkhampton 443 ( 0 points)
Launcells 366 v Kilkhampton 418 ( 0 points)
Highest Score – Sharon Jenkins 105

14th November – home to Highampton

Launcells 387 v Highampton 414 (0 points) 
Launcells 383 v Highampton 417 (0 points)
Highest Score -  Freda Hockin 110

As of 24th October, we are currently lying 2nd in Division B. the top three are as follow’s ; 

Kilkhampton 12 points (8 Games)
Launcells 10 points (8 Games)
Clawton 8 points (8 Games) 

Launcells - Mary Littlejohns, Adela Webb, Suzanne Littlejohns, Lynne Rafferty, Chelsea Tape, Caroline Tape, Madeleine Patten, Freda Hockin, Sharon Jenkins, Susanne Bartrop, Sandy Cheshire

Sharon Jenkins

1st October- home to Clawton

Launcells A 292 v Clawton A 339 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 340 v Clawton B 300 ( 2 points)
Launcells A 276 v Clawton B 306 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 321 v Clawton A 289 ( 2 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Sandy Cheshire 105  
Launcells B – Chelsea Tape 121

8th October – away to Sutcombe 

Launcells A 260 v Sutcombe A 309 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 282 v Sutcombe B 322 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 298 v Sutcombe A 306 ( 0 points)
Launcells A 274 v Sutcombe B 307 ( 0 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 96
Launcells B – Caroline Tape 106

Launcells A – Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Eamon Rafferty, Will Shingler, Alan Whittle, Lynne Rafferty, Sandy Cheshire, Susanne Bartrop, Brian Pollard

Launcells B – Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Chelsea Tape, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

Welcome to our new player Chelsea Tape. With skittles in her genes, she is already a force to be reckoned with, as she had the highest score for the B team in her first match against Clawton. 

3rd October- away to New Inn

New Inn 374 v Launcells 413 ( 2 points)
New Inn 369 v Launcells 374 ( 2 points) 

Highest Score – Caroline Tape 124 

10th October – home to Stratton

Launcells 439 v Stratton 402 (2 points)
Launcells 376 v Stratton 381 (0 points)

Highest Score – Caroline Tape 121 

Well done to Adela Webb for her 23 spare against Stratton

Launcells - Adela Webb, Suzanne Littlejohns, Madeleine Patten, Freda Hockin, Chelsea Tape, Lynne Rafferty, Sharon Jenkins, Susanne Bartrop, Sandy Cheshire, Caroline Tape 

The ladies have made a great start to the season with wins in 3 out of the 4 games played and only narrowly beaten in the last game.

Again, a big welcome to Chelsea Tape to the team. Not only is she a fantastic skittles player, she also took these amazing photos of the Northern lights on the 10th October from the parish hall car park after our game against Stratton.

Sharon Jenkins

Our fortnightly Skittles and Social Nights have now finished for the winter as Skittles season restarts in October. It’s been great fun with lots of cake eating, card playing, crafting, chatting and of course playing Skittles. 

Thank you to everyone who has attended these evenings. Look out for other social events throughout the winter that we will be hosting. 

If anyone is interested in playing Skittles for Launcells ladies or men, please contact myself for the ladies or Trevor Tape or Brian Pollard for the men. ( The ladies can play for the men as well). Our contact details can be found under Regular Bookings at the front of the magazine.

Sharon Jenkins

Our fortnightly Skittles and Social nights are great fun with not only games of Skittles, but also a mini quiz courtesy of Val Chidley, crafting with Susanne Bartrop and the odd game of whist as well. 

Tuesday 23rd July saw Suzanne Littlejohns win not only the Skittles “Killer” knock-out game but she also took home the honours in winning the quiz as well. Well done Suzanne. 

It was lovely to see our visitors Linda and Clara as well as Chelsea and Adam who came along for the first time.

Tuesday 6th August We had 2 quizzes tonight with Susanne Bartrop providing a quiz on 1960’s music, won impressively by Sandy Cheshire and a speed quiz on local churches and their saints provided by Val Chidley which was won by Susanne Bartrop.

The Skittles “Killer” game was won by Nathan Pollard, just beating Caroline Tape with Mary Littlejohns coming in a close third.

No Skittles experience required or come along for a chat, have a go at the quiz or crafting or a game of cards. 

Tues 20th August, 3rd September (more dates to follow) 7.30pm
Launcells Parish Hall 
£2 per person including refreshments

With the men’s recent successes in both the Westaway and Bridgman Cups, the teams recently received their individual trophies. Photos of the trophies courtesy of Brian and Nathan Pollard who were on both of the winning Launcells teams.

Well done again to our Launcells teams and we look forward to more success next Season.

Sharon Jenkins

With the Skittles seasons finished for 2023-2024 we are running friendly Skittles and Social evenings throughout the summer.  

No Skittles experience required or if you don’t want to play Skittles you can still come and either just have a chat with tea/coffee/biscuits provided or there will be playing cards, dominos etc.. if anyone fancies playing some games instead.

Tues 28th May, 11th June, 25th June (more dates to follow)

Launcells Parish Hall 7.30pm-9.30pm

£2 per person includes refreshments.

First image: Playing Whist
Second image: Waiting for our cake

Sharon Jenkins

As winners of the Bridgman Cup, the Launcells team of Trevor Tape, Nathan Pollard, Eamon Rafferty, Chris Millman, Graham Tape and Brian Pollard travelled to Braunton on April 27th to play as Holsworthy A in a Devon County Competition.

Quarter Finals - Holsworthy A ( Launcells) 285 v Bideford B 271
Semi-Finals - Holsworthy A ( Launcells ) 275 v Barnstaple A 326

Well done to Launcells on reaching the semi-finals.

The final placings for the League saw Launcells finishing in 8th out of 11th teams with 61 points. Launcells A finishing in 16th place with 32 points and Launcells B finishing in 18th place with 29 points.

On Friday 26th April we attended the League Presentation Dinner at Holsworthy Golf Club. Not only did we all enjoy an excellent carvery we also came away with 2 trophies and a wooden spoon!

Congratulations to Sandy Cheshire who had the highest score (96) for one game in the whole league.

Congratulations to Caroline Tape for qualifying for the Devon County Team.

In our first season back as Launcells we came bottom of Division 2 but it was quite close, so fingers crossed for moving up the division next season. We were proud of our wooden spoon as we have had great fun all season and have really enjoyed playing against and socialising with the other teams.

First image: Sandy, Sharon and Caroline
Second image: Launcells Ladies Skittles Team. Left-to-right: Susanne, Freda, Sandy, Sharon, Madeleine, Lynne Caroline. Missing from photo: Suzanne, Mary and Adela.

Sharon Jenkins

19th March-home to Bridgerule A & B

Launcells A 324 v Bridgerule A 286 (2 points)
Launcells B 298 v Bridgerule B 273 (2 points)
Launcells A 303 v Bridgerule B 304 (0 points)
Launcells B 293 v Bridgerule A 307 (0 points)
Highest Score – Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 123, Launcells B – Caroline Tape 116

26th March – away to North Tamerton A & B

North Tamerton A 323 v Launcells A 324 (2 points)
North Tamerton B 308 v Launcells B 325 (2 points)
North Tamerton A 367 v Launcells B 365 (0 points)
North Tamerton B 383 v Launcells A 372 (0 points)
Highest Score – Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 128, Launcells B – Chris Millman 137

2nd April -home to Sutcombe A & B

Launcells A 295 v Sutcombe A 339 (0 points)
Launcells B 356 v Sutcombe B 342 (2 points)
Launcells A 301 v Sutcombe B 355 (0 points)
Launcells B 324 v Sutcombe A 294 (2 points)
Highest Score – Launcells A – Brian Pollard 114, Launcells B – Trevor Tape 127

Launcells A - Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Andy Davies, Eamon Rafferty, Will Shingler, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

Launcells B - Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Adela Webb, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

The season is now over for the men’s team. Weve had some mixed results with a lot of games either won or lost by a single point.

The Bridgman Cup winning team of Graham Tape, Eamon Rafferty, Nathan Pollard, Brian Pollard, Trevor Tape, and Chris Millman now go on to play in a Devon cup match at Braunton on 27th April as Holsworthy A.

We wish them all the best in the competition and watch out for the report next month on how they got on.

The ladies are looking forward to attending their first League Dinner and trophy presentation on 26th April at Holsworthy Golf Club. Hopefully we will have some photos of the evening to share with you next month.

Sharon Jenkins

16th February- Bridgman Cup played at Pyworthy

Launcells 337 v North Petherwin 296
Launcells 376 v North Tamerton 349
Launcells 330 v Bradford 326 FINAL

Well done to the Launcells Team of Graham Tape, Eamon Rafferty, Nathan Pollard, Brian Pollard, Trevor Tape and Chris Millman. Graham had a fantastic score of 97 in his game against North Tamerton including a 25 spare.

20th February-home to Thornbury A & B

Launcells A 361 v Thornbury A 320 (2 points)
Launcells B 293 v Thornbury B 311 (0 points)
Launcells A 296 v Thornbury B 331 (0 points)
Launcells B 329 v Thornbury A 319 (2 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Brian Pollard 119
Launcells B – Graham Tape 119

27th February-away to Northlew A & B

Northlew A 318 v Launcells A 345 (2 points)
Northlew B 354 v Launcells B 327 (0 points)
Northlew A 317 v Launcells B 299 (0 points)
Northlew B 366 v Launcells A 332 (0 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 123
Launcells B – Chris Millman 134

1st March- John Hockin Cup played at Pyworthy (Front pin game)

Northlew C & D 184 v Launcells 187
Halwill 193 v Launcells 272
Launcells 260 v Bradford 262 FINAL

Launcells lost by 2 points in the Final against Bradford, but well done on getting there.

Launcells team – Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Nathan Pollard, Trevor Tape, Sandy Cheshire and Brian Pollard

5th March -home to Halwill A & B

Launcells A 291 v Halwill A 306 (0 points)
Launcells B 306 v Halwill B 313 (0 points)
Launcells A 308 v Halwill B 315 (0 points)
Launcells B 344 v Halwill A 326 (2 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Alan Whittle 109
Launcells B – Chris Millman 124

8th March- Individual Cup played at Pyworthy

Launcells knocked out in the 1st round
Launcells- Graham Tape

12th March -away to Morwenstow A & B

Morwenstow A 267 v Launcells A 268 (2 points)
Morwenstow B 295 v Launcells B 312 (0 points)
Morwenstow A 294 v Launcells B 297 (2 points)
Morwenstow B 300 v Launcells A 301 (2 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Sharon Jenkins 103
Launcells B – Graham Tape and Caroline Tape 105

Launcells A – Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Andy Davies, Eamon Rafferty, Lynne Rafferty, Will Shingler, Alan Whittle, Charles Merchant, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

Launcells B – Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

15th February – home to Holsworthy

Launcells 388 v Holsworthy 385 (2 points)
Launcells 384 v Holsworthy 414 (0 points)
Highest Score – Caroline Tape 117

22nd February – home to Bradford A & B

Launcells 377 v Bradford A & B 437 (0 points)
Launcells 418 v Bradford A & B 415 (2 points)
Highest Score – Sandy Cheshire and Susanne Bartrop 110

29th February – away to Poundstock

Poundstock 373 v Launcells 393 ( 2 points)
Poundstock 413 v Launcells 422 ( 2 points)
Highest Score – Adela Webb 117

2nd March- Five Founders Cup played at Pyworthy

Bradford A & B 304 v Launcells 292

Launcells Team - Suzanne Littlejohns, Adela Webb, Freda Hockin, Susanne Bartrop, Caroline Tape, Sandy Cheshire

7th March – home to New Inn

Launcells 360 v New Inn 387 ( 0 points)
Launcells 417 v New Inn 368 ( 2 points)
Highest Score - Sharon Jenkins and Caroline Tape 110

8th March -Individual Cup played at Pyworthy

Whitstone 60 v Launcells 53
Launcells – Caroline Tape

9th March – Challenge Cup played at Pyworthy

Launcells 253 v Magpie RBL 279

Launcells Team - Mary Littlejohns, Lynne Rafferty, Madeleine Patten, Freda Hockin, Suzanne Littlejohns, Sandy Cheshire

Well done Launcells Ladies on our first season back playing in the League. We had some good wins in the last few weeks so hopefully next season we will start where we left off.

Launcells - Mary Littlejohns, Adela Webb, Suzanne Littlejohns, Lynne Rafferty, Madeleine Patten, Freda Hockin, Sharon Jenkins, Caroline Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Sandy Cheshire

Sharon Jenkins

16th January- home to Clawton A & B

Launcells A 309 v Clawton A 303 (2 points)
Launcells B 310 v Clawton B 323 (0 points)
Launcells A 282 v Clawton B 355 (0 points)
Launcells B 333 v Clawton A 313 (2 points)
Highest Score – Launcells A – Brian Pollard 118, Launcells B – Chris Millman & Graham Tape 116

23rd January – John Hockin Cup away to Highampton

Highampton 224 v Launcells 267
Players must hit the front pin before they can score any points, hence the lower than normal scores. Launcells through to the next round.
Launcells – Trevor Tape, Sharon Jenkins, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Brian Pollard

30th January- away to Pyworthy A & B

Pyworthy A 294 v Launcells A 301 (2 points)
Pyworthy B 312 v Launcells B 298 (0 points)
Pyworthy A 337 v Launcells B 313 (0 points)
Pyworthy B 332 v Launcells A 291 (0 points)
Highest Score – Launcells A - Brian Pollard 115, Launcells B – Trevor Tape 123

6th February – home to New Inn A & B

Launcells A 322 v New Inn A 310 (2 points)
Launcells B 308 v New Inn B 314 (0 points)
Launcells A 317 v New Inn B 342 (0 points)
Launcells B 276 v New Inn A 310 (0 points)
Highest Score – Launcells A - Sandy Cheshire and Brian Pollard 123, Launcells B – Graham Tape 122

9th February – Westaway Cup away at Pyworthy

Morwenstow 311 v Launcells 337
Launcells 330 v Bradford 327

FINAL
Launcells 350 v Chilsworthy 322
Congratulations to the winning Launcells Team – Trevor Tape, Nathan Pollard, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Brian Pollard

13th February- away to Sutcombe A & B

Sutcombe A 279 v Launcells A 281 (2 points)
Sutcombe B 298 v Launcells B 270 (0 points)
Sutcombe A 308 v Launcells B 292 (0 points)
Sutcombe B 297 v Launcells A 271 (0 points)
Highest Score – Launcells A – Sandy Cheshire 102, Launcells B- Graham Tape 118

Launcells A Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Andy Davies, Eamon Rafferty, Lynne Rafferty, Will Shingler, Alan Whittle, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard
Launcells B Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

18th January - home to Clawton

Launcells 397 v Clawton 404 (0 points)
Launcells 388 v Clawton 431 (0 points)
Highest Score – Sharon Jenkins 114

25th January – away to Bradford CD

Bradford CD 404 v Launcells 355 (0 points)
Bradford CD 387 v Launcells 364 (0 points)
Highest Score – Caroline Tape 110

1st February- home to Kilkhampton

Launcells 399 v Kilkhampton 407 (0 points)
Launcells 418 v Kilkhampton 413 (2 points)
Highest Score – Caroline Tape 127

8th February – away to North Tamerton

North Tamerton 439 v Launcells 412 (0 points)
North Tamerton 480 v Launcells 440 (0 points)
Highest Score – Sandy Cheshire who had an amazing total score of 149. She also had 96 in one game which is currently the highest score for a single game in the Holsworthy and District Ladies Skittles League.
 

Well done Sandy

Launcells – Mary Littlejohns, Suzanne Littlejohns, Adela Webb, Freda Hockin, Lynne Rafferty, Madeleine Patten, Sharon Jenkins, Caroline Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Sandy Cheshire

Well done to Launcells Men for their win in the John Hockin Cup and on to the next round and also their fantastic victory in the Westaway Cup.

Well done to Sandy for her brilliant score and the ladies team for another win. We might be propping up the league but as another player said we are the strong team as we are holding up all the other teams.

Sharon Jenkins

19th December – home to North Tamerton

Launcells A 330 v North Tamerton A 325 (2 points)
Launcells B 315 v North Tamerton B 328 (0 points)
Launcells A 314 v North Tamerton B 334 (0 points)
Launcells B 300 v North Tamerton A 323 (0 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 124
Launcells B – Trevor Tape 110

Launcells A Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Andy Davies, Eamon Rafferty, Will Shingler, Alan Whittle, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

Launcells B Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

4th January – home to North Tamerton

Launcells 341 v North Tamerton 378 ( 0 points)
Launcells 405 v North Tamerton 405 (1 point)

Highest Score – Lynne Rafferty 108

11th January – away to Highampton

Highampton 362 v Launcells 358 (0 points)
Highampton 406 v Launcells 363 ( 0 points)

Highest Score – Caroline Tape 114

Launcells Mary Littlejohns, Suzanne Littlejohns, Adela Webb, Lynne Rafferty, Freda Hockin, Madeleine Patten, Caroline Tape, Sharon Jenkins, Susanne Bartrop, Sandy Cheshire

Sharon Jenkins

21st November-Westaway Cup match at Launcells

Launcells 335 v Milton Damerel 313
Launcells 372 v Yeolmbridge 332
Highest Score – Brian Pollard 137
Well done to Brian on his 27 spare in the 2nd game.

28th November- away to Halwill

Launcells A 284 v Halwill A 306 (0 points)
Launcells B 295 v Halwill B 310 (0 points)
Launcells B 286 v Halwill A 334 (0 points)
Launcells A 271 v Halwill B 299 (0 points)
Highest Score - Launcells A - Andy Davies 98 Launcells B - Graham Tape 108

5th December- home to Morwenstow

Launcells A 277 v Morwenstow A 304 (0 points)
Launcells B 319 v Morwenstow B 298 (2 points)
Launcells A 291 v Morwenstow B 324 (0 points)
Launcells B 296 v Morwenstow A 321 (0 points)
Highest Score- Launcells A - Eamon Rafferty 105 Launcells B– Chris Millman 113

12th December – away to Bridgerule

Launcells A 328 v Bridgerule A 315 (2 points)
Launcells B 306 v Bridgerule B 308 (0 points)
Launcells B 318 v Bridgerule A 334 (0 points)
Launcells A 304 v Bridgerule B 299 (2 points)
Highest Score- Launcells A - Brian Pollard 129 Launcells B – Graham Tape 124
Well done to Brian on a 21 spare in Launcells A’s 1st game and to Graham on a 22 spare in Launcells B’s 1st game.

Launcells A Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Andy Davies, Eamon Rafferty, Will Shingler, Alan Whittle, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

Launcells B Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Chris Millman, Caroline Tape, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

16th November- away to Bradford AB

Bradford AB 391 v Launcells 388 (0 points)
Bradford AB 413 v Launcells 372 (0 points)
Highest Score – Sharon Jenkins 137

23rd November- home to Poundstock

Launcells 389 v Poundstock 461 (0 points)
Launcells 381 v Poundstock 383 (0 points)
Highest Score – Caroline Tape 131

30th November-away to New Inn

New Inn 406 v Launcells 366 (0 points)
New Inn 434 v Launcells 393 (0 points)
Highest Score – Caroline Tape 105

Launcells – Mary Littlejohns, Adela Webb, Suzanne Littlejohns, Lynne Rafferty, Freda Hockin, Madeleine Patten, Caroline Tape, Sharon Jenkins, Sandy Cheshire, Susanne Bartrop

Well done to the ladies for the first half of the season. With all different ages and abilities playing they have all come together as a team and despite being at the bottom of Division B with only 2 points, several games have only been lost by 2 or 3 points. So, fingers crossed for the second half of the season that we can turn these games around in our favour.

Sharon Jenkins

17th October – Away to New Inn

New Inn A 291 v Launcells A 313 (2 points)
New Inn B 286 v Launcells B 279 ( 0 points)
New Inn A 278 v Launcells B 280 ( 2 points)
New Inn B 315 v Launcells A 301 ( 0 points)

Highest Score – Launcells A - Nathan Pollard 111, Launcells B - Graham Tape 103

24th October – Home to Sutcombe

Match cancelled and will be rescheduled.

31st October – Away to Thornbury

Thornbury A 294 v Launcells A 274 ( 0 points)
Thornbury B 271 v Launcells B 256 ( 0 points)
Thornbury A 281 v Launcells B 294 ( 2 points)
Thornbury B 254 v Launcells A 269 ( 2 points)

Highest Score – Launcells A - Andy Davies 107, Launcells B - Graham Tape 109

7th November- Sandercock Cup played at Pyworthy

Thornbury 296 v Launcells (A) 298
Semi-final
Launcells (A) 354 v Halwill 371
Sadly, Launcells lost in the Semi- Final against Halwill, but put up some very high scores in a tremendous game.

Highest Score - Brian Pollard 141
Launcells – Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Andy Davies, Eamon Rafferty, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

14th November- Home to Northlew

Launcells A 269 v Northlew A 296 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 318 v Northlew B 330 ( 0 points)
Launcells A 301 v Northlew B 306 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 362 v Northlew A 277 ( 2 points)

Highest Score – Launcells A - Nathan Pollard 112, Launcells B - Graham Tape 136

Well done to Graham Tape for his 27 spare against Northlew B

Launcells A – Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Andy Davies, Eamon Rafferty, Adela Webb, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

Launcells B – Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

19th October – Home to Bradford CD

Launcells 397 v Bradford CD 402 ( 0 points)
Launcells 407 v Bradford CD 384 (2 points)

Highest Score - Sharon Jenkins 121

26th October- Away to Kilkhampton

Kilkhampton 404 v Launcells 348 ( 0 points)
Kilkhampton 394 v Launcells 382 ( 0 points)

Highest Score - Caroline Tape 109

2nd November – Home to North Tamerton

Cancelled due to Storm Ciaran and rescheduled for 4th January

9th November – Away to Holsworthy

Holsworthy 409 v Launcells 381 ( 0 points)
Holsworthy 433 v Launcells 411 ( 0 points)

Highest Score - Caroline Tape 116

Launcells – Mary Littlejohns, Adela Webb, Suzanne Littlejohns, Lynne Rafferty, Freda Hockin, Madeleine Patten, Caroline Tape, Sharon Jenkins, Sandy Cheshire, Susanne Bartrop

Well done to the ladies on their first 2 points of the season.

Sharon Jenkins

3rd October - Away to Clawton

Launcells A 285 v Clawton A 291 (0 points)
Launcells B 309 v Clawton B 294 (2 points)
Launcells B 281 v Clawton A 297 (0 points)
Launcells A 272 v Clawton B 294 (0 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A - Nathan Pollard 112
Launcells B – Caroline Tape and Graham Tape 107

10th October – Home to Pyworthy

Launcells A 306 v Pyworthy A 294 (2 points)
Launcells B 330 v Pyworthy B 306 (2 points)
Launcells A 305 v Pyworthy B 337 (0 points)
Launcells B 301 v Pyworthy A 301 (1 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Brian Pollard 126
Launcells B – Chris Millman 129

Well done to Nathan Pollard for a 25 spare

Launcells A – Sharon Jenkins, Nathan Pollard, Andy Davies, Eamon Rafferty, Alan Whittle, Sandy Cheshire, Brian Pollard

Launcells B – Trevor Tape, Susanne Bartrop, Caroline Tape, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

Launcells B Team players Caroline, Chris and Graham

5th October – Home to Highampton

Launcells 386 v Highampton 389 (0 points)
Launcells 409 v Highampton 424 (0 points)

Highest Score – Caroline Tape 120

12th October – Away to Clawton

Clawton 385 v Launcells 344 (0 points)
Clawton 347 v Launcells 320 (0 points)

Highest Score – Sharon Jenkins 95

Launcells – Mary Littlejohns, Adela Webb, Freda Hockin, Suzanne Littlejohns, Lynne Rafferty, Madeleine Patten, Caroline Tape, Sharon Jenkins, Susanne Bartrop, Sandy Cheshire.

The ladies now play in a team of 8 as opposed to the men who play in 2 teams of 6. So, there are 2 games per evening against the same opponents. We are still looking for our first win, but the season is still young.

Launcells ladies awaiting their refreshments at Clawton
Left to right: Sharon, Suzanne, Mary, Freda, Adela, Sandy, Susanne, Caroline, Madeleine.
Missing from the photo Lynne.

Well done to all the new players that have started this season in both the men’s and ladies’ teams. Although we aren’t always winning all our games, we all have a great social evening. Keep it up.

Sharon Jenkins

The newly formed Launcells Ladies Skittles Team have been hosting some practice nights throughout the summer in preparation for the start of the Holsworthy and District Ladies Skittles League Season 2023-2024 in the autumn.

These sessions were open to both ladies and gents, experienced players looking for a bit of practice or complete beginners.

We usually started off with a knockout game where each player started with 3 “lives” and had 1 ball per turn and had to hit at least 1 skittle in order to keep their “lives’. This got more and more competitive as people were knocked out and when the last 2 or 3 players were left that’s when the tension rose. Would Freda Hockin win again? Freda was the winner for several weeks in a row, but on our last evening before our summer break she was finally beaten by Graham Tape.

Tea, biscuits and cake then followed with lots of chatting before we played an actual game of Skittles with prizes for the winning team, as well as a prize for the knockout winner.
We’ve had great fun over the summer playing Skittles, many times we’ve had tears rolling down our cheeks from laughing so much.  I must say it did seem strange at first playing in the daylight as we normally play over the winter months when it is dark outside and usually cold and raining.

We are holding another practice evening on Thursday 7th September at Launcells Parish Hall 7.30pm £1.50 including Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and Cake for anyone who fancies having a go or putting in some practice.

Some of our amazing Skittlers attending one of our previous sessions.

Sharon Jenkins

Launcells Men’s Skittles team ended the 2022-2023 season in joint 3rd place overall in Division Two of Holsworthy and District Skittles League.

Yeolmbridge finished top with 107 points, Shebbear 93, Clawton 88, Launcells 88, Halwill 86, North Tamerton 86, Sutcombe 83, Bridgerule 75, Morwenstow 61, Northlew 58, Thornbury 55

Launcells A finished halfway down the division with 40 points.
Played 40 games- Won 20 Lost 20

Launcells B finished in 5th place in the division with 48 points.
Played 40 games- Won 24 Lost 16

Well done to both teams and looking forward to the 2023-2024 season.

Launcells Ladies team are hosting Skittles Practice nights throughout the summer prior to the 2023-2024 season. These sessions are open to Ladies and Gents who either just want to come and have a go, get some practice in or just want to come to see what Skittles is all about.

29th June, 13th July and 27th July

Launcells Parish Hall 7.30pm

£1.50 per person including tea/coffee/biscuits, possibly cake!

Come and have a go

Sharon Jenkins

Thursday 11th May saw our first practice night with 10 of us having a go and playing a friendly game. With both experienced and new players attending we were rewarded with teas, coffees, cake and biscuits.

Our next practice evenings are on Thursdays 25th May, 9th June and 29th June. They are open to ladies and gents of any ability. £1.50 including refreshments.

Sharon Jenkins
Launcells Ladies Skittles Club

Launcells A 269 v Thornbury A 258 ( 2 points)
Launcells B 286 v Thornbury B 296 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 305 v Thornbury A 269 (2 points)
Launcells A 283 v Thornbury B 268 ( 2 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A - Brain Pollard and Nathan Pollard 107
Launcells B – Graham Tape 114

Launcells A 303 v Shebbear A 296 ( 2 points)
Launcells B 333 v Shebbear B 293 ( 2 points)
Launcells A 301 v Shebbear B 338 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 322 v Shebbear A 357 ( 0 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A – Brian Pollard 110
Launcells – Susanne Bartrop 118

Launcells A - S Jenkins, N Pollard, A Davies, C Merchant, S Cheshire, W Shingler, B Pollard
Launcells B – T Tape, S Bartrop, C Tape, C Millman, G Tape, P Cann

Graham Tape with our scoreboard, showing the scores of last game of the season. Sadly Launcells B lost against Shebbear A

Sharon Jenkins

Launcells A 341 v Halwill A 286 ( 2 points)
Launcells B 309 v Halwill B 308 ( 2 points)
Launcells A 296 v Halwill B 321 ( 0 points)
Launcells B  331 v Halwill A  304 ( 2 points)

Highest Score – Launcells A – Charles Merchant 128   Launcells B- Caroline Tape 128

Well done to Nathan Pollard for a 26 spare

Morwenstow A 304 v Launcells A 276 ( 0 points)
Morwenstow B 284 v Launcells B 304 ( 2 points)
Morwenstow B 281 v Launcells B 301 ( 2 points)
Morwenstow B 292 v  Launcells A 280 ( 0 points)

Highest Score – Launcells A -  Brian Pollard 110   Launcells B - Caroline Tape 114

Launcells A 286 v Yeolmbridge A 345 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 313 v Yeolmbridge B 345 ( 0 points)
Launcells A 307 v Yeolmbridge B 336 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 327 v Yeolmbridge A 318 ( 2 points)

Highest Score – Launcells A – Brian Pollard 118   Launcells B – Graham Tape 135

Shebbear A  312  v Launcells A  279  ( 0 points)
Shebbear B  292 v Launcells B  300  ( 2 points)
Sheebear A  286 v Launcells B  276  ( 0 points)
Shebbear B  264  v  Launcells A  289 (2 points)

Highest Score – Launcells A -  Nathan Pollard 113 Launcells B – Chris Millman 108

Launcells A – S Jenkins, N Pollard, A Davies, C Merchant, A Whittle, W Shingler, S Cheshire, J Cheshire, S Littlejohns, B Pollard
Launcells B – T Tape, S Bartrop, C Tape, C Millman, G Tape, P Cann

Ladies Skittles is coming back to Launcells after a number of years away from the Parish and we are looking for new players. We will be hosting some practice nights over the next few months, so whether you would like to join the team, just fancy having a go, or looking to get some practice in, watch this space for dates. Ladies Skittles League is played on a Thursday evening and the season runs from Oct- Feb.

We look forward to welcoming any new players

Sharon Jenkins and Susanne Bartrop

Clawton A 291 v Launcells A 268 ( 0 points)
Clawton B 308 v Launcells B 275 ( 0 points)
Clawton A 278 v Launcells B 309 ( 2 points)
Clawton B 316 v Launcells A 278 ( 0 points)

Highest Score - Launcells A – Brain Pollard 108, Launcells B- Chris Millman 103

Pyworthy 234 v Launcells 219

Front pin must be hit before any pins are counted. Hence the lower scores than a usual game

Launcells Caroline Tape, Nathan Pollard, Brian Pollard, Chris Millman, Graham Tape, Phil Cann

Launcells A 315 v Sutcombe A  359 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 287 v Sutcombe B 267 ( 2 points)
Launcells A 299 v Sutcombe B 341 ( 0 points)
Launcells B 310 v Sutcombe A 337 ( 0 points)

Highest Score -  Launcells A – Andy Davies 109, Launcells B – Graham Tape 119

Launcells A 301 v North Lew C 298 ( 2 points)
Launcells B 350 v North Lew D 328 ( 2 points)
Launcells B 329 v North Lew C 330 ( 0 points)
Launcells A 334 v North Lew D 327 ( 2 points)

Highest Score  -  Launcells A – Brian Pollard 123, Launcells B – Graham Tape 139 !!

Launcells 314 v Bradford 350

Launcells
Sharon Jenkins, Susanne Bartrop, Nathan Pollard, Chris Millman, Trevor Tape, Brian Pollard

Launcells A 299 v North Tamerton A 336 (0 points)
Launcells B 335 v North Tamerton B 348 (0 points)
Launcells A 320 v North Tamerton B 345(0 points)
Launcells B 335 v North Tamerton A 326 (2 points)

Highest Score -  Launcells A -  Nathan Pollard 116, Launcells B – Trevor Tape 128

Special mention to Trevor Tape for a 22 spare and Susanne Bartrop for a 24 spare.

Launcells A
S Jenkins, N Pollard, A Davies, C Merchant, A Whittle, W Shingler, A Webb, B Pollard

Launcells B
T Tape, S Bartrop, C Tape, C Millman, G Tape, P Cann

Sharon Jenkins

Launcells A 309 v Bridgerule A 283 ( 2 points)
Launcells B 281 v Bridgerule B 321 (0 points)
Launcells A 335 v Bridgerule B 300 ( 2 points)
Launcells B 302 v Bridgerule A 329 (0 points)

Highest Score
Launcells A - Andy Davies 124
Launcells B - Caroline Tape 110

Launcells A
S Jenkins, N Pollard, A Davies, A Whittle, C Merchant, B Pollard

Launcells B
T Tape, S Bartrop, C Tape, C Millman, W Shingler, G Tape

Launcells 325 v Kilkhampton 364

Launcells
T Tape, A Whittle, C Millman, C Merchant, G Tape, B Pollard

Sharon Jenkins

Launcells 303 v Highampton 289
Progressed to the Quarter final against either Week St Mary or Bradford on 10th February

Launcells A 287 v Yeolmbridge A 314 (0 points)
Launcells B 293 v Yeolmbridge B 310 (0 points)
Launcells B 318 v Yeolmbridge A 288 (2 points)
Launcells A 335 v Yeolmbridge B 317 (2 points)

Highest Score

Launcells A – Brian Pollard 116
Launcells B – Trevor Tape 110

Launcells A 283 v Thornbury A 269 (2 points)
Launcells B 307 v Thornbury B 297 (2 points)
Launcells A 346  v Thornbury B 324 (2 points)
Launcells B 351 v Thornbury A 317 (2 points)

Highest Score

Launcells A – Andy Davies 127
Launcells B – Caroline Tape 120

Cancelled and will be rescheduled

S Jenkins, N Pollard, A Davies, W Shingler, S Cheshire, S Littlejohns, A Whittle, B Pollard,  J Pollard

T Tape, S Bartrop, C Tape, C Millman, G Tape, P Cann

Sharon Jenkins

Launcells A 307 v North Lew A 300 (2 points)
Launcells B 362 v North Lew B 330 (2 points)
Launcells A 327 v North Lew B 348 (0 points)
Launcells B 327 v North Lew A 310 (2 points)
Highest Scores – Launcells A -  Brian Pollard 132  - Launcells B -  Susanne Bartrop 135

North Tamerton A 307 v Launcells A 315 (2 points)
North Tamerton B 320 v Launcells B 308 ( 0 points)
North Tamerton A 338 v Launcells B 334 (0 points)
North Tamerton B 350 v Launcells A 306 (0 points)
Highest Scores – Launcells A - Brian Pollard 128  -  Launcells B Graham Tape 127

Halwill A 268 v Launcells A 281 (2 points)
Halwill B 285 v Launcells B 292 ( 2 points)
Halwill A 254 v Launcells B 344 (2 points)
Halwill B 295 v Launcells A 305 (2 points)
Highest Scores – Launcells A – Nathan Pollard 125 -  Launcells B – Graham Tape 141

Launcells 290 v Yeolmbridge 297

Launcells A 299 v Morwenstow A 300 (0 points)
Launcells B 311 v Morwenstow B 328 (0 points)
Launcells A 292 v Morwenstow B 313 (0 points)
Launcells B 320 v Morwenstow A 316 (2 points)
Highest Scores – Launcells A – Andy Davies 114  - Launcells B – Graham Tape 127

S Jenkins, N Pollard, A Davies, C Merchant, W Shingler, S Cheshire, B Pollard, S Littlejohns, A Webb

T Tape, S Bartrop, C Tape, C Millman, G Tape, P Cann

Special mention must go to Graham Tape who has had two 27 spares this season , the first at North Tamerton and the second at home on Launcells alley. Well done Graham, a 27 spare is an achievement in itself but to have two so far this season is amazing.

Sharon Jenkins