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Wintering in the Uplands

You are probably wondering how the Vardre Deganwy Winter Team is getting on in the Winter League at Betws-yn-Rhos. Yesterday, the team had a great win over the team that is 3-places above them in the table. Well played everyone. They are having a strong run in to the end of the season.

‘ere free

Do you want to make a difference in the crown green bowling world in Wales, using your knowledge to ensure professionalism within the game and the smooth running of competitions? Well, how about training to be a Referee in Wales? Qualifying will get you out and about to all the best crown green bowling eventsContinue reading “‘ere free”

Small but Perfectly Formed

St. Trillo’s, the small chapel on the seafront at Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, has some competition in Wales for location. St. Govan’s Chapel in Pembrokeshire is what you might call a cliffhanger. Click Here to find out more on the BBC’s website.

Re-Member?

David Leech, our Treasurer, sends you all a message: “Many thanks to the 41-Members who have signed up for the 2024 Season at Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club, and I’d like to remind others that your fees are now due if you wish to be a member for the upcoming Season. Only paid-up Members will beContinue reading “Re-Member?”

Last Christmas I Gave You My Chart?

Well, the mystery 2023 Christmas celebration still remains a mystery for members of the Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club. This means, of course, no amuse-bouche photographs available for the website and no funny reminiscences. Perhaps the 2024 Christmas meal will happen first?

AGM Season Continues

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”

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”