Eastcote & Bessingby bowling clubs had a great tour as Hillingdon Friendly Bowlers, playing at Ryde, Ventnor & Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Click on the thumbnails below to see the full picture.

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  Ryde Marina Bowls Club - nice clubhouse and green
  

  Ryde Marina Bowls Club - nice clubhouse and green
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  ..with cocktail bar next door - nothing to do with the Club, unfortunately....
  

  ..with cocktail bar next door - nothing to do with the Club, unfortunately....
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  ..but the cocktail bar does have champagne on tap!
  

  ..but the cocktail bar does have champagne on tap!
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  Getting ready for the off... and the natives are friendly!
  

  Getting ready for the off... and the natives are friendly!
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  Playing in a bracing breeze
  

  Playing in a bracing breeze
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  The action is getting intense....
  

  The action is getting intense....
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  At least it's handy for the Superbowl if it starts to rain!
  

  At least it's handy for the Superbowl if it starts to rain!
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  How did he make it do that?
  

  How did he make it do that?
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  Next day, time off for good behaviour - a visit to Osborne to see Queen Vic...
  

  Next day, time off for good behaviour - a visit to Osborne to see Queen Vic...