Did you know that the Isle of Man is “the only entire nation in the world to be recognised as a UNESCO Biosphere” (Source: http://www.VisitIsleofMan.com)? So, what does that mean? Click Here to read about UNESCO Biospheres and Click Here to read specifically about the Biosphere of the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man,Continue reading “Man Up!?”
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Whether or Not?
The weather for the build up to Christmas is looking good. Not a crystal ball reading, but a Met Office forecast. Click Here to find out more. Wave au revoir to the jet stream for a while.
Try This on For Size
“With Christmas approaching, forget card games and charades, involve the whole family in this fun teaser. I shall personally award a prize to the first completed solution (correct solution, of course).It is the fictional account of a sea captain returning home…” (Click Here to go to Ian’s Silly Narrative)
It’s a Walk in the Park
St. Asaph, the second smallest city in the UK, might be small but it has a big park alongside the River Elwy. A lovely place for a walk.
Next Year
Just to give you all a “heads-up” on a special little piece of information to be published on this page on 1st January 2024. Hopefully you are tuning-in every day for Club updates anyway but please remember to come back on that day.
What’s the Cost?
Have you ever wondered whether you can afford to run your Christmas lights for any length of time? What does it cost to run them – inside and/or outside? Luckily for those of us who do worry about this, Martin Lewis (moneysavingexpert.com who appears on ITV to help us all with financial concerns) has doneContinue reading “What’s the Cost?”
More Teamwork
The Friday Craft and Social Group: Gay, Shan; Marina; Clarice; John F; Rosina; Sue and yet who’s that, hidden from view? Answers on a postcard please. Is it true that they are knitting and sewing a new Clubhouse? Photographs above Courtesy of Gay Hiçdönmez
A Special Treat For You All
The thing about the closed season is that Ian seems to have rather more time on his hands than he does during the bowling season. This is lucky for us because he has put his logical and arithmetical mind to good use. Firstly, he poses us all with a question for our consideration: Which membersContinue reading “A Special Treat For You All”
Crown Green Bowls in Wales
The Wales Crown Green Bowling Association (WCGBA) unites crown green bowling clubs in Wales. If you think there is anything that could be improved or changed to make crown green bowling in Wales even more enjoyable and effective, then it is possible to encourage change. Each club that is a member of the association sendsContinue reading “Crown Green Bowls in Wales”
Riddle
Barbara: “Gwyneth, tell me, when do sheep become stationery?” Gwyneth: “Well, Barbara, that’s a difficult one. What is it?” Barbara: “When they are turned into pens”. Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, a Victorian book Published by George Routledge & Sons Ltd., London.
