Last Week’s Prep

How did the green and premises look so good and ready for the opening day of the season? It was because of the input of these people, plus a few more, who helped during the long winter months leading up to the opening day:

Carol B; Doreen; Marina; Shan; (Elaine); Ian; John B (Photos courtesy Elaine Beech)

We Are Now Open For the Season

Dave Pritchard receives a vibrant painting from Shan Eccles, painted by Shan Eccles, that she donated as the raffle prize on our opening day of the season. The proceeds from the raffle kick-start the Club’s fundraising towards an Irrigation System for the green. Congratulations to lucky Dave P and many thanks to Shan for her generous donation.

Marina Roberts, Chairman, thanked Ian, John B, Dave L, Dave T and others in presenting the green in such an excellent condition for the start of the 2026 season.

Photographs from the Opening Day can be found here in the next couple of days so please keep checking back.

Opening of the Green for the 2026 Season

Message from Elaine, Club Secretary, about arrangements for the green opening on Saturday 21st:

  • 1.30pm – Club open
  • 2.00pm – Our Club President, Diane will bowl the first jack and bowl to declare our new bowling season open.
  • Followed by members having time on the green as 4-5 blocks will be available at half-hour intervals up to 5pm; book in with Ian on arrival.
  • You’re invited to bring some snacks, a few sandwiches or cakes, etc. which will be well appreciated and, of course, eaten.

I wish you all good luck for a great season.

Elaine

Diary Date

The Opening Day of the season will be on Saturday 21st March. Volunteer members, in harmony with Bobby, have taken great care of the green during the Autumn and Winter. The green is looking very healthy and living up to its name of “green”.

6th March

The comedian Frankie Howerd (link opens in a new tab. IMDb – website information on people and movies) was born on this day in 1917. He died 19th April 1992, the day before the death of fellow comedian Benny Hill.

Team Shirts, etc.

Clothes for Work supply our club shirts, fleeces, etc. and the company has recently moved into space above Darcey’s Interiors shop in Craig y Don. This year’s prices are awaited but, in the meantime, Click Here to see last year’s prices as a guide. The sponsor’s logo will no longer be added to new shirts.