Today (Sunday 2nd August) was the first day of qualifying for the final rounds of the Clwyd League Pairs Competition. It took place at Min y Don with 18-pairs participating. The second day takes place next Sunday 9th August, also at Min y Don, starting at 10:00am. Our team Captain Sue Kirkham and Colin Burgess will be playing so do go along and give them your support if you find the time.
Colwyn Bowls Festival 2026 Nears the Finals Day
Here are just two of our gallant competitors who entered competitions in this year’s Colwyn Bowls Festival 2026. As well as David Leech and Vince Toms above, other entrants were Mark Ball, Miriam Forder, Shan Eccles, Nigel Day, Sue Kirkham and Ann Banks. It’s a great way to pass the week, playing bowlers from all over the UK. Our Club decided against inclusion in the greens used this year due to the very dry season so far.
Thank you to the Club Members who were at the green on Tuesday this week to clean the clubhouse and undertake all the gardening needed to spruce up the premises. A few more people would have eased the burden on the members who did help so, perhaps next time we can encourage a few more people out to help. Is a cup of tea and a biscuit not incentive enough?
The Club is also grateful that members respected our volunteer greenkeepers’ request to let them undertake remedial works and rest the green for a few days this week. Please mind the patches under repair when you get back to practising and socialising. 👏
🫵Important News Items for Members🫵
The green will be closed for essential and urgent maintenance for 3-days on: Sunday 26th July; Tuesday 28th July; and, Wednesday 29th July.
On Tuesday 28th July between 10am and 2pm, there is a club maintenance group get-together at the club for all aspects of gardening and a mid-season spruce-up of the clubhouse. All club members are invited to participate and so contribute to the essential aspects needed to run the club so that we have a healthy and welcoming environment for all visitors as well as members.
🫵Your Club needs You🫵 . Please come along to help and to have fun with fellow club mates. You don’t even have to attend for the whole session. Alternatively, your help around the grounds can be undertaken anytime during the 3-days of closure (and at all other times too!). Bring a packed lunch and make a day of it.
Anytime that you can give will be very, very welcome. Thank you and see you there.
The Memorial Garden
The Club has placed a plaque in the “Memorial Garden” for Roger Dickinson, a former Club Member and President, who passed away recently. A number of Club Members, wearing club kit, attended his Remembrance Service In June.
It’s no joke! Oh yes it is!
John P: Why did the Connect 4 Board get promoted at work?
Gay: I know, because it was great at lining-up success!
Solar Eclipse in August
On 12th August there will be a solar eclipse. The moon will pass between the Earth and the Moon covering around 90% of the sun, visible across the UK.
Good News From our Chairperson
I have great pleasure in informing all Club Members that our bid for funding from the Gwynt y Môr Grant Fund has been successful. This grant, together with our own fundraising, pledges and donations, means that we will have the funds necessary for the installation of an Irrigation System at our green during the coming Winter, hopefully in January. Firstly, however, our Planning Application must meet with Conwy Council’s approval, and we hope for an outcome on this before the end of August 2026.
Congratulations to all involved and THANK YOU to all Members for your support of the proposal which will ensure good care of our green for us and for future generations.
Marina Roberts, Chairperson
At a Loose End? Why Not Go To One of the Open Days at the Llandudno RNLI Lifeboat Station
The Lifeboat Station is open to Visitors between 1pm and 4pm on the following days in July:
- Sunday 19th July;
- Wednesday 22nd July;
- Sunday 26th July;
- Wednesday 29th July.
In the meantime, Click Here to visit the RNLI’s website.
Next Friendly Doubles
The next friendly match will be on Thursday16th July against Rhos on Sea at the Vardre. If you would like to play please arrive at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
Back in Time
Clarice: Now Marina and Deb, why did the nurse object to take baby into papa’s studio?
Marina: Hmm.
Deb: Hmm, OK why did the nurse object Clarice?
Clarice: Because “them easels” (the measles) were about!
Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, published by George Routledge & Sons, Ludgate Hill. A Victorian book.
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 