Taking advantage of a home match in the Exeter and District Over 60's Triples League is key to success in this competitive competition and the latest encounter for the Budleigh Otters saw Exeter St. Thomas visit the club.
Paul Griffin, Andy Cardy and skip David Roberts were all square after three ends and it looked to be a close match in the making only for the Budleigh team to register seven shots on end four to take a 9-2 lead. Whilst St Thomas tried hard to get back into the game the home team stayed strong and ran out 20-12 winners.
The aggregate score between both triples teams will always decide which club wins the game and Peter Foreman, Norman Upchurch and skip Peter Cooper were going well until the eleventh end when out of the blue they dropped six shots to go 13-14 down.
That became a deficit of 15-21 going into the last end. With the overall score standing at plus two to Budleigh all eyes were on the finish as the St Thomas triple held three shots with one shot to play for the Budleigh skip. 
And what a bowl it was as Peter Cooper kept his nerve to deliver a superb shot and take the end to ensure the overall win was secured and six points were in the bag. A hard earned  victory and one that keeps the Otters vying for top spot in Division 3.

​Today Budleigh sent a team of three to Phear Park for the Axon Cup, where the home team played five other local clubs to compete for the prestigious trophy. 
It was a hard fought battle but we held our heads up high and secured the runners up position, a great improvement on recent years.
We won three out of four matches but narrowly lost to Topsham on shots scored. An enjoyable afternoon, with bonus of a cream tea.

​The Budleigh Otters continued their good form with a great win and maximum points away to Madeira Exmouth in the Exeter and District Over 60s Triples League, consolidating their top spot in Division 3.
Always a challenging task visiting the Madeira venue there were great wins for both Triple teams.
Peter Foreman, Norman Upchurch and skipper Peter Cooper started well and with the Madeira team fighting back midway through, the Budleigh team needed to dig deep and so they did running out comfortable 21-13 winners.
On the other rink Paul Griffin, Brian Ward and David Roberts hit the ground running and after only eight ends found themselves 13-1 ahead. The result was never in doubt and a 21-10 finish resulted in an overall victory 42-23.
With two home matches coming up for the Otters they will look to consolidate their top position. They play Exeter St Thomas next, followed by Axminster.

​A successful Wednesday afternoon saw overall wins for both the Otters and the Beavers in the Exeter & District Over 60s Triples League.
The Otters travelled to Sidmouth with a mission to win the match and seek revenge given that last season they had come away without any points having been in control for most of the match. And so it was as Paul Griffin, Andy Cardy and David Roberts swept to a 23-13 win picking up three 5 shot ends on their way to victory.
On the other rink Peter Foreman, Norman Upchurch and Peter Cooper played a tightly contested match and ran out 17-14 winners.
With a game in hand and another 8 points in the bag, this puts the Otters close to top spot in Division 3.
The Beavers took a welcome 6 points in a home match against South Molton.
Ted Shanahan, Brian Ward and Terry Flynn did the damage early on taking control and registering an impressive 24-15 win. Andy Skudder, Les Gay and Ralph Cartwright were looking good going into the last few ends but South Molton denied them victory with a 16-14 win. Nevertheless a great effort by the home rinks.
The Otters travel to Maderia for their next fixture whilst the Beavers have a week off.

Well done to Devon County Section 3 Mixed Pairs first round winners Penny Weeks and Andrew Cardy from Budleigh. A well fought match against Gerard McCarthy and Carol Keating from Ottery. The final score was 27-7 in an afternoon threatened with heavy showers.

​Budleigh Otters achieved their second win of the season in the Over 60 Triples league taking all 8 points against Marina (Dawlish) as they tried to dodge the heavy showers on Wednesday.
Terry Flynn, Andy Cardy and David Roberts kept their cool to finish strongly whilst Peter Foreman, Norman Upchurch and Peter Cooper were unable to complete the last end due to a heavy downpour but ran out winners to keep the Otters in contention at the top of division 3.

A challenging match in the Foxlands Trophy against Madeira saw the away team of Norman Upchurch, Les Gay, Andy Cardy and David Roberts come away with a very creditable draw 19-19. Our home team of Andy Skudder, Peter Foreman, Terry Flynn and Peter Cooper kept in touch with their opponents early on but an experienced Madeira team pulled away in the second half of the match to win 22-10.

​A great effort all round from the Budleigh team.

​Budleigh Beavers got their Exeter and District Triples League season started with a fine overall home win against Hemyock 34-23. Andy Skudder, Les Gay and Bryan Membery were always in charge with an impressive 22-9 win whilst Ted Shanahan, Brian Ward and Terry Flynn fought a close match just losing out 12-14.
The Budleigh Otters played local rivals Phear Park with a close encounter on both rinks. Paul Griffin, Andy Cardy and David Roberts held their nerve to run out 21-19 winners whilst Martin Creed, Norman Upchurch and Peter Cooper lost 15-18.
The Otters sit second in division 3 and travel to top of the league Cullompton in their next match whilst the Beavers host Ottery Eagles.

On 9th June, Budleigh Bowls Club visited Chardstock to play their first round tie in the Devon Foxlands Mens Competition. After a hard-fought match Budleigh were the victors 41:29!