Some members of our Club very kindly gave their time on Saturday to help serve refreshments, prepare the grounds and measure for the players.
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They’re Through
The WCGBA Gwyn Morris Men’s Merits Qualifying round, held yesterday on the Vardre Deganwy green, resulted in Bryn Hughes, Joe Pritchard, Geraint Jones and Jason Jones qualifying for the final to be held on 23rd June 2024. Despite the sea-mist hanging over the the local area all day, play on the green was exceptionally good.Continue reading “They’re Through”
WCGBA Men’s Merits
Our Club is once again hosting one of the qualifying rounds today for the Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association’s Gwyn Morris Men’s Merits competition 2024. Qualifying rounds are being held at 8-venues around North Wales with the 4-best players from each venue (32-bowlers in total) going through to the Final to be held in theContinue reading “WCGBA Men’s Merits”
“There’s No Place Like Home”
On 17th May 1970, one of the pairs of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the film “The Wizard of Oz” was bought at an MGM Studio Auction by an anonymous buyer for $15,000. They then donated the pair of slippers to the Smithsonian Institution.
Friendly Day
Today’s Friendly game is versus Old Colwyn. There won’t be another Friendly match for 3-weeks, so hopefully our members will turn out in numbers today. Arrive around 1:00pm for a prompt start at 1:30pm. It’s great fun, with experienced and less-experienced players teaming up to play doubles. A good way to gain experience in friendlyContinue reading “Friendly Day”
Riddle
Back online again! So, firstly, why is it dangerous to have a nap in a railway carriage? Too easy? Then how about this one? Secondly, what is the difference between a person late for the train and a school-mistress? 1st: Because the train always runs over sleepers. 2nd: One misses the train, the other trainsContinue reading “Riddle”
Two Men Went to Mow, Went to Mow Var-dreo
Northern Lights Go East, West and South!
The Aurora Borealis was visible across the UK on Friday night (10th May) into Saturday morning. The skies were pink and green with the Northern Lights. Did you see them again last night?
Read & Fill
The British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA) has released their May Newsletter. Click Here to read it. In addition, the organisation is undertaking a series of surveys to develop the sport and is looking for input from clubs and bowlers to help them facilitate change and development. Interested? Then Click Here for more information whereContinue reading “Read & Fill”
20,000 Leagues? Not Quite!
Did you know that the following are all the leagues associated with the Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association (WCGBA)?
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 