Category Archives: General
What is Whitsun?
Whit Sunday is held 50-days after Easter and in the Christian Church is a festival known as Pentecost. It is a time for Christians to remember the gift of the Holy Spirit. However, schools tend to arrange their half-term breaks at Whitsun with 5-days holiday from studying including a Bank Holiday on Monday. Click HereContinue reading “What is Whitsun?”
Be Alert
The unfortunate thing about the internet is the ways in which people are now committing fraud and attempting to compromise everyone’s computers and mobile phones. Here is the HSBC’s guide to protect yourself:
Our Green This Week
There will be an update from Ian tomorrow on the website on the progress of the maintenance, so do come back again tomorrow to read the latest news.
Referee!
Have you ever wondered where the mysterious people come from to referee Competitions in Wales and across the country? Well, they belong to the British Crown Green Referees Society. For these referees, the country is split into 5 areas. Wales, is in Area 2 along with Cheshire, Merseyside and the Isle of Man. There areContinue reading “Referee!”
Philosophy
Bertrand Russell was a philosopher, logician and social critic in the 20th Century. Here are just a few of his quotes: Organised people are just too lazy to look for things. Why repeat the old errors, if there are so many new errors to commit? One must care about a world one will not see.Continue reading “Philosophy”
Did You Know?
Did you know that this year a North versus South Bowling Competition was held? Yes, even in crown green bowling, there is a north/south divide. Held in August it was hosted by the Garswood Hall Bowling Club, Ashton-in-Makerfield. Fondly referred to by the organisers as “the Ryder Cup of Bowling” it was a big fundraisingContinue reading “Did You Know?”
Check Your Raffle Numbers
Would Club Members please check your raffle ticket numbers from the charity fundraising day held last Sunday, 6th July. The following raffle ticket numbers have yet to be claimed: 287; 321; 371; 380; 390; Contact Bunty on 07835 474347 as soon as possible please to stake your claim.
Cloth Ears?
No room to brush this information under the carpet because your Club needs you to add your name to the weekly cleaning rota of the Clubhouse. Please look at the list on the Clubhouse wall and add your name. If you and a friend/relative can do just an hour or so on a day inContinue reading “Cloth Ears?”
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 