July 2022 – Page 3 – Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club

Fiendishly Friendly

Lots of people attended the Friendly at Craig y Don Bowling Green yesterday which gave a perfect opportunity for many of our newer members to play doubles competitively in a friendly environment. It was also a chance for them to learn about playing on another green, against supportive opponents, who also valued new players inContinue reading “Fiendishly Friendly”

Help Is At Hand (Hopefully)

We have been asked to host three matches as part of the week-long Conwy Bowls Festival. Top players will be at the green on: Monday, 1st August from 12.30pm ‘til 5pm Tuesday; 2nd August from 9.30pm ‘til 1pm; and, Wednesday, 3rd August from 4.30pm ‘til 9pm (approx. times). We are looking for some help toContinue reading “Help Is At Hand (Hopefully)”

This Week

Message from Dave Holland: “Just to let you know that we have a friendly game against Craig y Don at their green on Thursday. Please arrive by 1.30 pm if you can make it.”

#12 Laws of the Game

02 THE GAME 2.5 At the commencement of a game the footer must be placed by the leader, within three metres of the entrance to the green, on either the left or right side and one metre from the edge but no more than two metres from the edge. Click Here to read all theContinue reading “#12 Laws of the Game”

B’ There

Message from Ian: “Through an uneven number of Clubs in a division, or a late withdrawal by a Club from the initial fixtures, our B team is subject to a BYE on both Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Quite a rare occurrence, but members of our B team are fantastic supporters of our other sides,Continue reading “B’ There”

N-Ice Rink

This lovely looking green turned into something akin to an ice rink yesterday for the ‘A’ Team’s match. Oooops, there’s another jack in the ditch. Click here to read Captain Ian’s report on the match – “Another Win Over City”.

Ring Me ….

Ian finds the advertising posters around the green are really helpful when he suddenly realises he needs ring in his order for some maintenance supplies.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

In June, the Club agreed to adopt the Bowls Development Alliance’s policy “General Code of Conduct in Bowls”. Click Here to see the policy in full. It will also be on the noticeboard in the Clubhouse, plus there is a Link on our Safeguarding page. Earlier this week, a member of one of our leagueContinue reading “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.”

Here’s a Thought…

Doreen’s wisdom: “I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can’t put it down!”

Wales In Bloom at the Club

The Club has again entered the annual Wales in Bloom Competition, so additional work has taken place to help prepare the green and grounds for assessment today. Many Members of the Club give their practical support all year round to Tommy – who works his socks off – to keep the Club grounds looking colourfulContinue reading “Wales In Bloom at the Club”