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. This was also, of course, the team’s 1st Match of the Season versus the Seahawks. After a 10am start, Vardre won their 1st match of the season by 8:2.

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.

CLICK HERE to see more photos from the 1st Day of the Winter Season bowls match.

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.