Linda Evans from Caersws is Joint Secretary of the Welsh Quoiting Board. She was at the Annual Quoits International between Wales and Scotland on 26 July 2003 and sent us this report.
"There are minutes of the Montgomeryshire County Quoiting League dating date back as far as 1924.
Montgomeryshire County Quoits League was established comprising the six villages of Tregynon, Llandyssil which boasted an A and B team, Bwlchyffridd, Bettws, Caersws, New Mills. The County Quoiting League in Montgomeryshire was still running at least until 1950.
The annual quoits international between Wales and Scotland, held at Felinfach near Lampeter on Saturday 26 July, was won by Wales who beat Scotland by 202 points to 111.
The two Mid Wales players Brendon Lloyd and Russell Owen had differing fortunes with Welsh Captain Lloyd beating his opposite number Hugh Cunningham by 21 points to 8 while Owen narrowly lost his game to Kenny Hay of Birkenshaw by just two points. Since his first showing in the Welsh side in 1998, this was the first game Owen had lost.
The unseasonal weather made life difficult for both sets of players to deliver their quoits, with heavy showers making the running boards slippery underfoot. However, Felinfach club were amply prepared with plenty of sawdust for the players to put down, shelter and sustenance for the supporters, and the match was played to its natural conclusion.
A reception was held in the Granell Hotel, Llanwnnen on Saturday evening where Dorian Thomas of Saron Club was presented with the Wales Man-of-the-Match award and Kenny Forbes of Stonehaven Club with Scotland Man-of-the-Match award."
Written by Linda Evans from Caersws.
your comments
Linda Evans Caersws Powys Mid Wales
To David Moore. Your late uncle John Banks played International Quoits for England against Scotland and against Wales between 1948 - 1962. Please contact me if you would like further details or visit the Quoits in Wales website.
Sun May 17 19:48:48 2009
Linda Evans Caersws Mid Wales
Reading the post of Gerard and Fiona Waldron, I for one will miss Hugh Cunningham greatly. He travelled to Wales, and Caersws in particular annually and was a very popular figure in the village, not just in quoiting circles. I knew he had been ill for some time, and heard of his untimely death from Prestwick colleagues. I was only sorry not to have been able to travel to Scotland to pay my last respects. I believe Prestwick Quoiting Club plan to organise a quoiting competition in his memory.
Wed May 13 10:04:13 2009
Linda Evans Caersws Mid Wales
To Richie LeakI don't think there are any quoits played in Hereford, but if you could travel, Caersws Open competition will be held on Sat 4th July 2009 and you'd be welcome to try your hand there. Ours however, is the 'long' game - 18 yards.
Wed May 13 10:04:06 2009
Linda Evans Caersws Mid Wales
To Cynthia from CumbriaDo you have some information on your Great Uncle James Hood which you could share? I believe he was originally from Scotland, is this true? Thanks.
Wed May 13 10:03:54 2009
Linda Evans Caersws Mid Wales
Fixtures for 2009 now available on the "Quoits in Wales" website. Wales v Scotland International will be held at Saron, Carmarthenshire on 25th July, British Championship at Pumpsaint, Carmarthenshire on 22nd August.
Wed May 13 10:03:48 2009
Sally Newman from Newport
Shot in the dark but I was wondering if anyone has any photographs of the England Quoits Teams or Essex teams between 1929 & 1937 as my grandfather was J W Moss from Chelmsford, Essex. Unfortunately we don't have any photographs just an extremely large cup (name escapes me)in a huge glass dome which was his pride and joy.
Thu Dec 11 10:26:40 2008
Gerard Waldron from Bishop's Stortford
Hugh Cunningham, aged 69, sadly passed away in the early hours of the morning of 20 November after taking ill very suddenly.He was a long standing member of the Birkenshaw Quoiting Club and was a true and loyal ambassador for both his sport and his country.Hugh will be deeply missed by his family, friends and fellow players of his sport.To me, I found him true, good and the best of company.I shall, like those who knew Hugh, remain profoundly saddened by his passing.Gerard Waldron, Fiona Waldron and familySon in law Daughter
Sun Nov 23 16:37:37 2008
John Cavin Irvine Ayrshire Scotland
I believe that a man from the fife area won the world quoiting championships in the 40s ie 50s according to a man who came from this area he works beside me and as a youngster and teenager played this game. It was a very popular game among the Fife miners as a pastime when the village men had little work and money was short.
Wed Aug 20 09:06:03 2008
Dave Reid, Kennoway, Fife
I am looking forward to the sporting event in Verona, Italy where quoiting will be one of the sports demonstrated. Thanks to all who will make it possible.
Wed Jul 9 14:47:45 2008
Linda Evans
Following the success of the 2007 Quoits International, Caersws Quoits Club will be hosting the third British Open Quoits Championship on Saturday 5th July 2008. Competitors are expected from England, Scotland and of course, Wales.
Mon Apr 28 09:17:25 2008
Hilary Clark
I am trying to find out about the game of quoits as played in Rutland And Stamford area in the first decade of the 1900's. My grandfather played for Geeston,who won a cup outright for 3 successes in a row. I have a good picture,willing to share. Would like to identify rest of team.
Tue Mar 13 09:46:16 2007
David Moore
My uncle,(now unfortunately dead) Played Quoits for England in the 1940/50's. Although born in Wales was picked to play for England. any infomation please.His name was John Banks known as Jack.
Mon Jan 8 17:02:06 2007
Linda Evans
To Gary Kline - Thanks for your kind offer. If you e-mail me, I'll send you a postal address. It should be very interesting.
Hi Gary - please email the web team at wales.mid@bbc.co.uk and we'll pass on the message - Mid Wales Web Team.
Tue Jun 6 09:29:58 2006
Gary T. Kline Dayton, Ohio 45404
Hi Linda, does your association have a book with the following name? "1868 quoits and bowls" by Sydney Daryl. If not let me know and I could make you a copy. I am historian of the national horseshoe pitchers association.
Sat Jan 7 05:09:01 2006
Dave Reid, Kennoway
On the first weekend in October, I will be exhibiting my findings of quoiting as a sport in Fife. This is my 5th exhibition and each year it grows and grows with more evidences of quoiting being played in Fife.
Please come along and give me further stories atrifacts and photos held by your family so I can record them for future generations.
Fife Family History Society have offered to publish my research.
Thank you for reading this wee note.
Thu Sep 1 22:49:49 2005
John Walker
There was a quoiting ground in Ward Street Denbeath in the 1940s but that's all I know.
Thu Jun 30 00:40:18 2005
Cynthia, from Cumbria
My Great Uncle James Hood of Liverpool was the English Quoit champion, always on the look out for any photos or more information.
Many thanks
Thu Jun 9 19:30:47 2005
Bill Kirkland
In 1925 my Grandfather was part of the team from Larkhall & Raploch quoits ass. which won the Scottish & Lanarkshire cups. I am currently trying to find out if there are any articles or photos anywhere about this event, or if anyone can put me on the right direction. His name was William Kirkland of Larkhall Lanarkshire Scotland.Can anyone help Bill in his quest? If so why not get in touch and we'll pass you comments to Bill.
Mid Wales Web Team
Mon Apr 25 15:24:01 2005
Dave Reid
I a looking forward to my first quoiting international match in Wales. At our recent AGM of the Scottish Quoiting Association I volunteered as treasurer of the Association. On a positive note, both sponsorship for shirts and travel seems to be taken care of. I am also looking forward to the Welsh hospitality that so many folk talk about.
Sat Feb 26 09:40:56 2005
Richie Leak from hereford, england
I have currently moved to herefordshire and was wondering if there is any quoits played in the area?
I have played Quoits before in the NQA, in the North Esat of England and was wondering if it is the same game that is played up North?
Any information on this would be helpful as i am a keen player & would like to keep on playing.
Hi Richie - we'll add any replies we get to the page - Mid Wales Web Team
Wed Oct 13 19:33:32 2004
Dave Reid from Kennoway, Scotland
I am currently researching the sport of quoiting in Fife and other parts of Scotland. Can anyone help with stories, photos etc? Many thanks
Mon Jun 21 09:58:02 2004
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