June 2023 – Page 3 – Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club

Picture This; Test That; and, Walk Like This

Remember that the Shan Eccles’ Art Exhibition is to be held tomorrow in our Clubhouse from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Everyone Welcome. A very grateful vote of thanks to Jonathan Owen and Mel Owen Electrical Ltd., Conwy, for PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) all our electrical equipment. Click Here for more information about this generous £100.00 giftContinue reading “Picture This; Test That; and, Walk Like This”

Two-Up Dates

Getting the Point?

Our Clwydian ‘C’ Team played at Ruthin on Tuesday, on a very dry looking bowling green. From the following photo taken on the day, it looks like one member of our team is about to experience a sharp bite on the bum. Is this a case of nobbling the opposition?

Green Closed This Morning

Vital work is to be undertaken on the green this morning. Our maintenance team of 3-hard-working-boys would really value additional voluntary help. If you can help, please be at the green by 9:00am today. Click Here to read Ian’s explanation of the work needed.

HELP NEEDED ON Wednesday 7th June 2023. All Hands to the Pumps Please. GREEN CLOSURE.

This hot dry weather is very welcome to sun-worshiping-humans but, unless the bowling greens have appropriate care, we could lose them to damage during this time. So, on Wednesday, the green maintenance team is asking for volunteers to help with crucial work on the green. CLICK HERE to read Ian’s explanation of the problem andContinue reading “HELP NEEDED ON Wednesday 7th June 2023. All Hands to the Pumps Please. GREEN CLOSURE.”

It’s Nuts

A squirrel tucks into its hoard of nuts that it had hidden in a hole that it had dug in the lawn earlier in the year.

Palet (Bowls in Sheep’s Clothing?)

The French have a game called Palet. Ann and Rog introduced a few members of the club to this game where a master (jack) – a small cast iron disk – is thrown from a 5-metre distance onto a square, wooden board. Once it lands safely on the board, the two teams of two playersContinue reading “Palet (Bowls in Sheep’s Clothing?)”

Walk This Way

Have you ever tried the walk to the top of Bryn Euryn hill in Rhos-on-Sea? Here’s link to the council’s website with a map and further information about the area Click Here.

Got Lots of Energy?

If you have got lots of energy, why not get into training to participate in the Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race next year? The race this year starts on 10th June and can take 3-6 days. Click Here for more information on the Race website.

Droning On?

Gareth Ellidge of “Welsh Skies by Gareth” has very kindly taken some photographs of our green using a drone. Here are a few taken in the late evening with a keen bowler out on the green. Gareth is a hobbyist and has many photographs of interesting landscapes in North Wales. Click Here to visit hisContinue reading “Droning On?”