Some of our members, perhaps practising to take part in an Antony Gormley Appreciation Event, whereby everyone emulates one of his 100 cast-iron statues from his artwork entitled: “Another Place” on Crosby Beach.
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Top Marks?
Some actors and/or other well known people have provided us with some amusing thoughts over the years. This is one of them: “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.”
Countdown
A reminder to Members that the Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 28th November 2023 at Craig y Don Community Centre. Do get in some exercise in the meantime so that you are in peak condition and ready to vote and otherwise fully participate in the event.
A Modern Duel
Esther and Gwyneth started a “staring at the jack” competition back in the summer. Rumour has it that they might both still be there, neither of them willing to admit defeat.
Be Prepared
The infamous Black Friday sales, when companies give some special purchase deals, will fall on 24th November 2023. Sometimes they run for a few days and sometimes deals will pop up in advance. So, if you want something specific, check out its price in various places before the day and see if that item getsContinue reading “Be Prepared”
Fly Past for Remembrance Day
Two Hawk T2 of XXV Squadron will overfly the Llandudno Memorial today at 14:35 as a salute to Llandudno’s fallen. They are undertaking this flypast as part of a planned sortie, to pay their respects, and for the benefit of the Blind Veterans Association and the people of Llandudno. They plan to approach from theContinue reading “Fly Past for Remembrance Day”
Remembrance Sunday Events
Remembrance Day is commemorated at the 11th hour on 11th November every year. This year, official events will be held in Conwy area on Sunday 12th November 2023:- Colwyn Bay: 9:45am Service at St. Paul’s Church. 10:30 Parade forms up on Woodland Road East. 10:40 Parade from St. Paul’s Church to War Memorial, Queen’s Gardens.Continue reading “Remembrance Sunday Events”
Crafty Meeting
It’s get-together morning today from 10:30-12:30 at the Clubhouse. Gay, Rosina and Sylvia will be there to welcome you. Enjoy the meet up with like-minded souls.
Fescue?
Do you know how complex the structure of a bowling green can be? What about just one part, i.e. grass seed? Unless you’re part of our green maintenance team, you may not have heard these names:- Fescues; Browntop Bentgrasses; Ryegrasses; Ryegreens; or, Creeping Bentgrasses. If you want to learn a little bit more about grassContinue reading “Fescue?”
Quisling
Quisling meaning: a person who betrays his or her country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government. The word worked its way into dictionaries after Vidkun Quisling (1887-1945), pro-Nazi Norwegian leader, who was a Nazi collaborator during World War II. Has this snippet wetted your appetite for joining a Vardre Deganwy QuizContinue reading “Quisling”
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 