The ‘Opening Fours’ doubles competition will be held on Sunday 30th March starting at 1:30pm prompt. Please arrive for 1:00pm. On Friday 28th March we will have the Opening Season Lunch at the Afonconwy Brewers Fayre (Black Cat) Pub/Restaurant. No need to order, just turn up and eat what you feel like, in the companyContinue reading “Be Prepared”
Category Archives: News
Our Trio
Well done to Gay, Dave H & John P for performing as a Vardre Deganwy Triples Team in the indoor bowling winter league 2024/25 at Frith. With Dave H in only his 2nd year playing indoors, and Gay in her 3rd year, with the more experienced John P, they ended the season in a veryContinue reading “Our Trio”
ALL IN
Ian gives us an unusual overview following the Colwyn & Llandudno League Annual General Meeting on Wednesday. Click Here to read it.
Comrades II
On 12th January 2025, this website shared with you the dilemma faced in Leeds where the council was due to consult with its residents over whether to close 30 of their 61-crown green bowling greens or increase the fees. However, there has been an outcry from players and pensioners. So the Labour council has reversedContinue reading “Comrades II”
Team Talk Update Feb 2025
Click Here to go to Ian’s update following the Team Captains’ Meeting to allocate players to teams.
New News
Welcome to our new Club Secretary – Sue Kirkham. We hope that she’ll enjoy her new role. Already a member of the club, and also Captain in 2025 of our Clwyd League Team (Thursday nights). Photos are a bit thin on the ground until the new season gets underway.
We’ll Be Playing for Wales
“Hi All, I would like to share some good news for our Club and the Ladies Team. I had a phone call from the Ladies League, as we had won the ‘A’ Division Title in 2024 (at our first attempt). The league asked us to represent Wales in the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA)Continue reading “We’ll Be Playing for Wales”
Comrades
Bowlers at 61 council-operated crown greens in Leeds are currently faced with the threat of the number of crown greens in their area to be reduced by about half. The city council is undertaking a local public consultation, which is open until 26th January, asking whether to reduce the number of greens or to keepContinue reading “Comrades”
A Bit of a Battle
Looking for something to do later this month? The 25th January is when The Battle of Nantwich commemorates ‘Holly Holy Day’ – January 25, 1644 – when the Roundheads defeated the Cavaliers in a fierce Civil War clash. The day’s festivities begin at 10am with morris dancers, tours and exhibitions, and a demonstration of muskets,Continue reading “A Bit of a Battle”
Newsy McNewsface
The background machinery at the Club never rests, even during the winter months. Whether it’s care of the premises, involvement in league business, signing up new members, running social events, keeping the website running or work on the various committees. Ian has penned a round-up of all the latest news. Cheers Ian. Click Here toContinue reading “Newsy McNewsface”
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