Two Things You Need to Know

Firstly, Dave Holland says that the Friendly match originally arranged for Thursday 21st May against Min y Don will now be held on FRIDAY 29TH MAY at Vardre Deganwy. This is at the request of the Min y Don bowling club as they have commitments on the two Thursday’s prior. Apologies for the inconvenience but hopefully you will be able to take part on the 29th.

Secondly, Bob Mason has some good news for those of you with green fingers. He has some Tumbling Toms plants (yellow cherry tomatoes) available at just 50p each or 6-for-£2.50. He has 80 plants left so, if you’re interested, please ring him on 01492 582693 and place your order.

Bob Mason. Give him a call for Tumbling Toms plants

Irrigation Project Fundraising Target

A bid has been submitted for the largest portion of our fundraising target to install an automatic Irrigation System around the green. The outcome of the bid should be known by July 2026. However, the Club still has to fundraise towards the total cost of £25.5k. The Committee can now confirm that if the bid is successful, together with volunteers hours for some of the work needed plus donation pledges, the Club still needs to raise £1,000.00.

As you know, the fundraising started in March so the Club has already raised £173.00 towards the £1,000.00 needed. The Social Committee is busy organising events for the season ahead which we hope all members, and friends/family will support. Culminating in a big event in late September 2026. The entry fees for participating in Thursday Friendlies are also contributing so please keep attending those fun, doubles events.

U3A Bowlers

The Club’s coaching session for members of the U3A commenced last Monday and will continue every Monday, from 10:00am to 12 noon, until September 2026. The group is fully subscribed so, because the U3A had more of their own members interested than places available at Vardre Deganwy, the U3A is talking to other Club’s about running coaching sessions to meet demand from their members.

Latest Newsletter

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JohnP and Tom wait in line to get their copies of the latest newsletter, hoping that they are early enough to get them before they have all gone

Irrigation Project Fundraising Target

A bid has been submitted for the largest portion of our fundraising target to install an automatic Irrigation System around the green. The outcome of the bid should be known by July 2026. However, the Club still has to fundraise towards the total cost of £25.5k. The Committee can now confirm that if the bid is successful, together with volunteers hours for some of the work needed plus donation pledges, the Club still needs to raise £1,000.00.

As you know, the fundraising started in March so the Club has already raised £173.00 towards the £1,000.00 needed. The Social Committee is busy organising events for the season ahead which we hope all members, and friends/family will support. Culminating in a big event in late September 2026. The entry fees for participating in Thursday Friendlies are also contributing so please keep attending those fun, doubles events.

Can You Fill That Space?

The clubhouse needs a weekly clean and it is tradition at our club that 2-members team up to take just one session per season. It takes about 2-hours so that the place will be clean for members and visitors alike. This means that the club ensures that it has a clean once a week. With 2-people working together, the time flies by and then that’s your slot done and dusted (sorry) for this year. The club keeps its costs as low as possible with thanks to all members who volunteer to help with all the extra bits of work that are needed to keep the club going.

So, out of the 2,184 hours per season available to members to bowl on the green, a 2-hour session seems a not-too-demanding-return. There is a list on the noticeboard in the clubhouse so please add your name in the week when you would be able to do a stint of cleaning the clubhouse. Thank you all very much for helping to share this additional, but vital, need.

Carol, Doreen, Marina & Shan got the clubhouse ready for the opening day of the 2026 season

Doubles Friendly on Thursday 23rd April

The first Doubles Friendly of the season will take place on Thursday versus Eirias Park @ Vardre Deganwy. Please turn up by 1:30pm for pair selection for start at 2:00pm. Do come along and participate in this enjoyable and relaxing way to compete against others without the pressure of playing in a league match. Pairs will be sorted as much as possible so that newer, less experienced players, are matched with a more experienced player.

Plus, a reminder that the closing date to enter the Hornby Cup and the Alpha Trophy Competitions is next Sunday 26th April. If you would like to enter, just add your name to the list on the noticeboard in the clubhouse.