February 2024 – Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club

Apple of Discord

In Greek Mythology, Eris, the Goddess of Discord, threw a golden apple with the inscription “For the fairest”, into an assembly of the Gods at the wedding of Thetis and Peleus. Aphrodite, Hera and Athena each claimed the apple. The Gods could not decide which one of the three should have it, so Zeus choseContinue reading “Apple of Discord”

There’s Money In It

If you’re looking for another crown green bowling festival to enter and win some money, then keep your eye open for the Isle of Man Festival from 17th to 24th June 2024. Although individual competitions are still to be confirmed, you can book your accommodation now through the Visit Isle of Man website.

It’s the Journey That Matters

Are you planning to drive somewhere soon? Did you know that Traffic Wales (the Welsh government’s information service for motorways and trunk roads) can be accessed online so that you can check out your journey in advance and find out if there are any roadworks or ongoing problems. Click Here to check out their website.

A Match

Question: Why is a four-quart jug like a lady’s side-saddle? Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles: With a Few Thrown In”, Victorian book published by George Routledge & Sons, Limited. Answer: Because it holds a gall-on.

Spot the Difference

What is the difference between a hen and an idle musician? One lays at pleasure, the other plays at leisure. Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles: With a Few Thrown In”, Victorian book published by George Routledge & Sons, Limited.

Where do old bowls go?

If you ever wondered what to do with your old woods, Click Here to visit RDM Woodturning on YouTube to see how he deals with a lignum vitae wood bowl that has reached the end of its bowling life.

Language Usage

Latin phrases that might be useful on or around the bowling green: Excerpts from “Latin for All Occasions”, by Henry Beard, 1990.

The Last Time

In 1797, on 22nd February, the last invasion of Britain was launched by the French near Fishguard in South Wales. The invasion lasted just 3-days.

Green Open Times

The Club hopes to re-open the green on 16th March but keep checking back in case this changes due to weather, etc. Click Here to check all green open times during the season. The U3A Monday morning coaching start date to be confirmed in due course.

The Complete Set

Yes, she’s been found. Not the missing link (or, arguably, she is the missing link). Yes, it’s Little Weed. Click Here to view the original post that was the start of the quest. Click Here to view the previous post on collecting the Set.