Between greenkeeping, event planning, mowing, captaining, hosting, measuring, Ian has also found time on his hands to write a review of our Club’s involvement in the recent Colwyn Bowls Festival. Click Here for his report.
Monthly Archives: August 2024
Hands Up
Gay and Bunty race past Sylvia in their rush to be first in line for free tickets to “Shrek, the Musical”.
Friendly Today
A reminder from Dave Holland that the next Friendly match is today at Old Colwyn Bowls Club (OCBC), Bodelwyddan Avenue, Old Colwyn (near Aldi), LL29 9NP. If you’d like to play then be at the OCBC by 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start.
Is Maths Your Strong Suit?
Question: If a fender and fire irons cost three pounds, what will a ton of coals come to? Answer: To ashes. Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In” – A Victorian book published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London.
Top of the Table
It is not true that we ran out of tables during last week’s festival as we always had two folding tables to rely, and lean, on: Steve (above Left) and Ian (above Right)!
Music to Our Ears?
Gary shows Tommy how to play a saxophone using only a measuring tape and a bit of imagination.
What You Didn’t See!
No, not the knobbly knees competition (not this time, anyway). This was a “knee operation scar comparison” event, held during the Festival week, between Eddie and Alan. Eddie demonstrates the scar from his knee operation held some years ago. Whilst Alan demonstrates his scars from recent operations on each of his knees.
The Festival is Over
The weather has been exceptionally kind over the past 6-days. All competitions in the Festival were completed on time. Congratulations to all the entrants and also to Rhos Park Bowling Club for running such a successful event. Here are a few photos from the Over-60’s Quarter & Semi-Finals held at Rhos on Sea Bowling ClubContinue reading “The Festival is Over”
Final Day of the Colwyn Bowls Festival
After 5-days and evenings of tough competition, all the Finals of each competition will be held today at Rhos Park Bowling Club – the Organiser of this great Festival. The Team of Organisers has done a superb job, and supported by local clubs: Vardre Deganwy, Rhos-on-Sea, Penrhyn New Hall, Mochdre Park, Min y Don, OldContinue reading “Final Day of the Colwyn Bowls Festival”
Yesterday and Today
Yesterday two-of-the-eight Over-60’s Qualifying Rounds were held at Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club: Kim Whiteley, Organiser of the Colwyn Bowls Festival, also visited our Club during the day to thank Members for their hard work in hosting and making visitors feel very welcome. Today, we will be hosting the Consolation Cup (George Davies Round 1 losers)Continue reading “Yesterday and Today”
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 