January 2025 – Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club

Bathtime Counts

Dates and No Dates

The Clwyd League has published the fixtures for 2025 together with the dates for the Divisional Cup Competition 2025. Click Here to check them out. The Clwydian League AGM will be held on 31st January 2025; the Clwydian Ladies League AGM will be held on 10th February 2025; the Colwyn & Llandudno District Bowling LeagueContinue reading “Dates and No Dates”

We’ll Be Playing for Wales

“Hi All, I would like to share some good news for our Club and the Ladies Team. I had a phone call from the Ladies League, as we had won the ‘A’ Division Title in 2024 (at our first attempt). The league asked us to represent Wales in the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA)Continue reading “We’ll Be Playing for Wales”

Water Problem

There are two reasons why you should never drink toilet water. Number one. And number two. Too soon for a water joke?

Old Ways – Best Ways

Guess What?

It’s Membership Fees Due time. This year’s fee will be £65 with an additional fee of £5 for those who want to register with the BCGBA in order to play in the leagues in 2025. Therefore, it will be a total of £70 for league players or £65 for non-league players. The club prefers paymentContinue reading “Guess What?”

Dinosaurs of Wales

When you’re out and about, roaming the hills and valleys of Wales, give a little thought to what might have travelled the land in the very distant past. Click Here to visit the Museums Wales website for an article about dinosaurs in Wales. Amaze the young people in your family with your newly acquired knowledgeContinue reading “Dinosaurs of Wales”

It’s Bowling Time Again

The Betws yn Rhos Winter Weekly League recommences in February and the Saturday Doubles was cancelled on 11th January due to the very cold weather conditions. Now the weather has changed and is warming up (slowly), players signed up for Craig y Don’s winter green can get in some much needed play.

Comrades

Bowlers at 61 council-operated crown greens in Leeds are currently faced with the threat of the number of crown greens in their area to be reduced by about half. The city council is undertaking a local public consultation, which is open until 26th January, asking whether to reduce the number of greens or to keepContinue reading “Comrades”

A Bit of a Battle

Looking for something to do later this month? The 25th January is when The Battle of Nantwich commemorates ‘Holly Holy Day’ – January 25, 1644 – when the Roundheads defeated the Cavaliers in a fierce Civil War clash. The day’s festivities begin at 10am with morris dancers, tours and exhibitions, and a demonstration of muskets,Continue reading “A Bit of a Battle”