Category Archives: Fun and Friendlies

David L treats us all to his famous song and dance routine to that well known song, “Any Old Iron, Any Old Iron, Any, Any, Any Old Iron?”.

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.

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”

Whilst you-know-what is almost upon us, and it being 50-years since Abba won the you-know-what, if you’re a fan then you might be interested in the Abba Voyage, taking place in the Abba Arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. It runs until 25th November 2024. It’s a bit unusual, as it isContinue reading “What a loo!”

The Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) has undertaken some interesting research in recent years, lead by their Just Bowl initiative, about the benefits of physical activity for residents in care homes. Just Bowl encourages individuals of all ages, particularly those over 60 to get active.

The Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) has undertaken some interesting research in recent years, lead by their Just Bowl initiative, about the benefits of physical activity for residents in care homes. Just Bowl encourages individuals of all ages, particularly those over 60 to get active.

Wendy: Esther, you like a good quiz question. Which country in the world has the longest coastline? Esther: Well Wendy, it just so happens that I know that. It’s Canada, with a coastline over 151,000 miles long.