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Not a Snake in Sight

Just a reminder about the new Ladder Competition introduced and run by Nigel. There is a list on the noticeboard in the clubhouse so, if you would like to participate, just add your name and contact number with a one-off fee of £1. What is it? It is open to all Members and will ensureContinue reading “Not a Snake in Sight”

Practice Makes Perfect

Remember that there will be team practice events over this weekend so the green will be reserved from 2:00-4:00pm on both Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th March. The Tuesday Clwydian ‘A’ & ‘B’ teams will have their practice on Saturday and the Thursday Vale of Clwyd team will have theirs on Sunday. If you haven’tContinue reading “Practice Makes Perfect”

Timing is Everything

Gwyn: Now, David and Ian, do you know what is always behind time? David: No idea Gwyn. Ian: I’ll buy it Gwyn. What’s the answer? Gwyn: The back of a watch, of course! Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles – With a Few Thrown In”. Victorian book of riddles published by George Routledge & Sons,Continue reading “Timing is Everything”

Referee

This year we have illustrious company at our club. Arthur Peake, one of our new members, is a member of the British Crown Green Referees Society and is a Referee for competitions in Wales, as well as being a very experienced bowler. You’ll bump into him at the club, together with his wife Margaret whoContinue reading “Referee”

En Garde?

Highly trained seagulls perform their synchronised rooftop reconnaissance or have they all just been on a dating app?

GREEN CLOSED TODAY (TUESDAY) UNTIL MIDDAY

Sorry everyone but an essential verticut is needed this morning whilst weather allows but it should be open again by midday today.

Social Plans

The newly formed social committee is coming up with ideas for extra-curricular activities. Have a look on the noticeboard in the clubhouse for upcoming events and add your name if you’d like to participate.

We’re Off

Mary Hughes, President of the Vardre Deganwy Club, had the honour of playing the first end as she formally re-opened the green yesterday. Plus a good number of members were present and later played their first games of the season. Congratulations to our volunteers for maintaining the green in such good condition. Although the weatherContinue reading “We’re Off”

It’s Today!

The day that you have all been waiting for, since the end of the 2022 crown green bowling season, has finally arrived. The Vardre Deganwy green will be opened today at 1:00pm by Mary Hughes, President of the Club. All through the winter, our own regular volunteers and Bobby, have been tending to the greenContinue reading “It’s Today!”

A Polished Performance

Have you spruced up your bowls yet for the start of the season tomorrow? If not, now’s the time to apply your bowls polish. You know the grass will appreciate it. Also time to dust off the shoes for the big day. Below is an assortment of bowling shoes just before they all go intoContinue reading “A Polished Performance”