It Was The First Day All Round

The 1st First of the Day was the Vardre Winter Bowling Team playing the 1st Winter League Match of the Winter Season at Betws yn Rhos Bowling Club which was also, of course, the team’s 1st Match of the Season versus the Seahawks. After a 10am start, Vardre ran out the 8:2 Winners of the match.

The next 1st of the Day was the Darts first meeting since last Winter. With arrows flying around the clubhouse the teams had a draw then Sue Sutcliffe ran out the overall “Round the Clock” winner.

Also, another 1st of the Day was the first meeting of Dominoes players in the Clubhouse. Do dots and darts mix? They certainly do. With heads down around the tables, everyone played hard.

More photos to appear on the 2026 Events Page shortly.

Clwydian League President’s Day Awards 2026

Mark Ball (above Left), Carol Barrington (Centre), Shan Eccles (above Right)

Vardre Deganwy players accepted awards on Tuesday from the President of the Clwydian League:

  • Mark Ball was the Top Player in the ‘A’ Division Averages with 25-wins from 26-games;
  • Shan Eccles, Captain of the ‘A’ Team, picked up the award for the ‘A’ Team ending the season in the Runner-Up place in the ‘A’ Division, as in 2025. Then she also picked up the award for the team as Runners-Up in the Division Cup Competition which the team won last year;
  • Carol Barrington, Captain of the ‘B’ Team, picked up the award for the ‘B’ Team ending their season in the Runner-Up place in the ‘B’ Division and so gaining promotion to the ‘A’ Division for 2027.

Congratulations to Mark on his personal achievement and to the Captains and Players in both the ‘A’ and the ‘B’ Teams of the Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club.

Help Needed On the Green this Week Please

Message from Ian Wilson: The first verticut was completed Monday morning, thanks to Dave T, John P, and John F. Help is now required please for Wednesday @ 1:00pm for the 2nd run.

UPDATE ON 30TH SEPTEMBER: HELP NOT NEEDED ON THURSDAY AS THE TOP DRESSING IS TO BE DELIVERED TODAY INSTEAD (WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON).

Thank you to any members who are able to come along and help. See you there.

Closing 4s In Pictures

CLICK HERE to see the full range of photographs from last Saturday’s Closing Fours Competition – the last competition of the 2026 Season.

Winners Colin and Gay with Trophy (photo by Sylvia Owen)

Autumn/Winter Season

Good luck to all our bowlers playing in the singles and doubles Winter leagues at Betws yn Rhos.

Darts and Dominoes will be starting soon at Vardre Deganwy. The Social Committee is also planning other things so watch this space.

Remember to sign up with Craig y Don if you would like to play bowls socially during the winter. CLICK HERE to see details of how to sign-up.

GREEN CLOSES TODAY (and date for AGM) Plus link to Craig y Don winter sign-up details

The saddest day of the season is upon us when our green closes until next year. As with all the other greens that suffered under the very hot sun this year, work will start on repairs during the coming days. Do make the most of today as it will close at 5:00pm tonight. Thank you to everyone for all your energy this year whether playing in leagues, playing socially or volunteering in the many, many ways available in the club. Enjoy your winter bowling wherever you play and we look forward to welcoming you back next season.

Vardre Deganwy’s Annual General Meeting will be held on 27th November at 2:00pm (Venue To Be Advised) so please pop the day and time in your diary. See you there.

CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS OF HOW TO SIGN UP TO THE CRAIG Y DON WINTER BOWLING SEASON

PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THIS WEBSITE FOR UPDATES & INFORMATION. Even though the green is closed, winter activities like Darts, gardening, social group events, etc. will continue.

Closing Fours Competition & the Clwydian Merits Qualifiers 2026

This Closing Fours club competition will take place on 26th September. If you would like to take part, and haven’t yet added your name to the competitor list in the clubhouse, then please arrive before 1:00pm. The competition will commence at 1:30pm with Ian Wilson commanding proceedings.

On Friday 25th the Clwydian Merits took place with our 4-teams playing on different greens around North Wales.

‘A’ Team Competitors David Leech (top left) and Vince Toms (top right) with some of the Vardre supporters, i.e. Eddie, Shan and Hazel
  • ‘A’ Team competitors – Vince Toms and David Leech – had tough matches. David L got through to the quarter final but lost out to Denbigh.
  • ‘B’ Team competitors – Steve Bolton and Colin Burgess – also faced tough competition. Steve also lost out in his quarter final match.
  • ‘C’ Team competitors – Deb & Phil Rasmussen – also faced good players. Deb got through to the quarter final but lost out to her opponent.
  • ‘D’ Team competitor – Derek Lowe – with just one competitor entered, he won through his first game but lost out in the 2nd game.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE VARDRE DEGANWY COMPETITORS

CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS OF HOW TO SIGN UP TO THE CRAIG Y DON WINTER BOWLING SEASON