The Annual General Meeting of the WCGBA takes place tomorrow in Prestatyn. Why should we be interested? This is what the organisation is all about: The “Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association” (WCGBA) is the national governing body for the sport of Crown Green Bowls in Wales and is a member of the British Crown GreenContinue reading “AGM Season Continues”
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Kids & Their Phones
John C: Dave. Dave P: Yes John. John C: Look at this picture on my phone. Which would you prefer? To be killed by an elephant or by a gorilla? Dave P: Quite honestly John, I’d rather the elephant killed the gorilla. Source: “One Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, Published byContinue reading “Kids & Their Phones”
New & Secondhand
If you are preparing for the new season and want to buy replacement bowls, or maybe your very first set of bowls, then the Second-hand Bowls online shop could be the place to go. Based in Powys, the company sells both new and second-hand bowls. Click Here to take a look around their website.
Flowerpot Men Divided?
Bill (or is it Ben?) has lost Ben (or perhaps Bill?) and also Little Weed. This is a problem because he won’t know when the gardener is coming unless Little Weed is there to warn him. Please let the Club know if you know where Ben (or Bill?) and Little Weed might be.
Colwyn Bay Bowls Festival 2024
Mid-season each year, a bowls festival is held in the local area that attracts entrants from all over the UK. All the bowling leagues here are suspended for a week whilst the festival takes place. Entries are now open to the various competitions so just Click Here to see what they are then click onContinue reading “Colwyn Bay Bowls Festival 2024”
Oooh La La
Despite Ian seeming to be a bit quiet during January, he has been beavering away and he has provided us all with some updates (Click Here for the full update):
Bowling for Children
Have you seen or heard of Bowls Buddies? They are lighter and smaller bowls, made of polyurethane for children aged 4-years and older, and can be used indoors or out. The company has a variety of products to encourage learning in a fun way for schools, community groups and bowling clubs. Looks like good funContinue reading “Bowling for Children”
The Ashes Have It on the Great Orme
A little article appeared in the Pioneer newspaper in January to get us all thinking about the future. Have you ever thought about spending quality time on the Great Orme? Well, without the need for using a straight bat, Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) has come up with the answer for you and/or your lovedContinue reading “The Ashes Have It on the Great Orme”
The Results Are In
Did you take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch last weekend? Although the top 5 most seen birds in gardens remains the same in 2024 (The Big Garden Birdwatch 26th-28th January), numbers are once again down on the previous year (although survey results are still being submitted & counted). In 2023, the RSPBContinue reading “The Results Are In”
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 