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.

Alpha Trophy and the Hornby Cup Competitions

Dave Holland will close entries to the above two internal competitions on Sunday 26th April. If you would like to participate in the competitions then please add your name to the list on the noticeboard in the clubhouse as soon as possible. These knockout competitions run throughout the season so usually only involve one-game per month or until the next round is drawn.

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.

League Cup Competition Matches on Monday 20th April

The Colwyn & Llandudno League Cup Competition Preliminary matches will be held on Monday night 20th April from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at bowling greens across North Wales. Our ‘A’ Team will play Penmaenmawr ‘A’ at Mochdre and our ‘B’ Team will play Min y Don ‘B’ at Penrhyn New Hall. So, not too far to travel for our players.

In addition, we will be hosting a Preliminary match at Vardre Deganwy: Abergele ‘A’ v Penmaenmawr ‘B’. Do pop along to watch any of the matches if you get the chance and support the players.

Bluebells Galore

We currently have a lovely view of bluebells from our green as we look up to the top of hill. Visit Wales has a great page letting you know where the best places are in Wales to see bluebells (Click Here). They are in bloom now so you’ll need to be quick.

Newsletter

Dave Holland has produced our latest newsletter. It highlights our fundraising need this year for an irrigation system for the green. So, please participate in our events to help boost this fund. Click Here to see Newsletter 74.

Dave P was the lucky raffle prize winner on the opening day of the season. £100.00 was raised towards the irrigation system. Keep your eye open for upcoming events.