July 2023 – Page 2 – Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club

An Occasional Item: #15 Laws of the Game

QUESTION: During a league doubles match, are members who have finished their match and are not currently playing a match on the green, allowed to be on the green commenting on another’s players match guiding/coaching their team mates? ANSWER: Rule 9.2 – No person, other than the players and the Referee, is allowed on theContinue reading “An Occasional Item: #15 Laws of the Game”

Just 9-Days Away

Dave H circulated a reminder to Members on Wednesday evening about the Club’s charity fundraising day to be held on 30th July with all proceeds to be donated to our local primary school in Deganwy, as requested by the late David Rogers Jones, our previous Chairman. Let’s make it a day to remember – comeContinue reading “Just 9-Days Away”

Shock Tactics

Now, only a few of us know what this scene was all about. What do you think? Choose from one of the following or send in another suggestion:

Baldachin?

What has Tommy been up to? He’s preparing for a new addition to our bowling club. Perhaps not exactly a baldachin (a particular type of canopy), but we should soon have an awning so that both the Home team and the Away team have some better protection from the rain or the sunshine. How isContinue reading “Baldachin?”

Just Like That

Captured on film – the moment before Esther threw a glass of water over Ann. Not really. Esther was just showing Ann one of her magic tricks with a glass of water and a hat. You should ask her, next time you see her, to show you how it works. P.S. What was Tommy upContinue reading “Just Like That”

It’s a Match Up

Click Here to read Ian’s report on the North Wales Coast ‘A’ Team’s match on Saturday. In other news: here’s a response to any cats on hot tin roofs – a few twilight and touching photos of a pair of courting woodpigeons on a cold tiled roof.

Ospreys

Visit Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre to view the Ospreys. Meet the expert staff there and see the ospreys from the Osprey Lookout (Free). Plus a live video feed. Telescopes are available and there is a pre-bookable osprey hide 140m from the nest, with discount available for supporters of the North Wales Wildlife Trust. Click HereContinue reading “Ospreys”

Rain Stops Play

Our Clwydian ‘B’ Team considered battling the elements and managed to hide behind an array of large umbrellas to try and stay dry. However, beaten only by the weather, the match was called off so the team survives to play their semi-final another day. However, in Kinmel Bay, our ‘A’ Team battled through the rainstormContinue reading “Rain Stops Play”

Conwy River Festival

Conwy River Festival is to be run over 2-weekends: 14th-16th July and 21st-23rd July 2023. Best of all, of course, it’s free to all spectators. Click Here to visit the website for more information.

Semi Time

Our ‘A’ and ‘B’ Teams are playing in their respective Division semi-finals tomorrow. The ‘A’ Team will be at Kinmel Bay Bowling Club and the ‘B’ Team will be playing at Eirias Park Bowling Club. If you have time, please do go along to watch and support. The more voices the better. The matches startContinue reading “Semi Time”