Upcoming April Events

DOUBLES FRIENDLY: We now have 8 members wishing to play in our first Doubles Friendly at Dwygyfylchi next Thursday (6th April).  In order for any members to get over to Rhyl for the opening Vale of Clwyd League match, the friendly starts at 1-30pm and will finish at 4-00pm as we have arranged timed  games, with each couple bowling for 90 minutes (2 games x 45 mins). We could possibly do with another 4 players to have a minimum of 6 pairs. Our hosts will provide refreshments but ask if we may contribute via their football card, and they are hoping the Golf Club bar is available after the match.

SPRING PAIRS: Next on the Social bowling calendar is the Spring Pairs on Sunday April 16th, starting at 1:30pm and completed by 5:00pm. You may select your own partner for this event, but individual handicaps come into play as well as timed games (& reduced games). It is a knock-out format but losing pairs go into a plate competition and all entrants are again guaranteed at least 3 games. £1 entry which includes tea/coffee/biscuits & a limit of 32 members (16 pairs) – closing date of Sat April 15th @ 5:00pm.

Ian enacts the new Disciplinary Procedure

LADIES FRIENDLIES AND THE 1ST LADIES VERSUS GENTS MATCH: On 17th April, the day after the Spring Pairs, the Ladies host Llandudno Oval at 1:30pm, and the following week travel to Rhos on Sea (24th) for a 2nd friendly. Our male members MUST have known about this hectic schedule as pencilled in for Thursday April 20th is the first Ladies v Gents encounter of the season. This year this competition will be run on a kind of “test match” format with further matches arranged later in the season, the idea being that we compete in singles, doubles and possibly triples over the year.

IF there is room, posters advertising all events will be displayed on the notice-boards inside the Clubhouse. Ian

Opening Foursomes Tomorrow

There is still time to sign up for tomorrow’s opening competition of the season. Just add your name to the list on the noticeboard in the Clubhouse and arrive at the green on 2nd April by 10:30am for an 11:00am start. The organisers will team people up to play in the competition.

Sean, Gay, Hazel and Dave L in last year’s foursomes

3rd not 8th

Ian has rearranged the ‘A’ Team Practice (North Wales Coast League) from Saturday 8th April to next Monday, 3rd April 2023 at 3:30pm to 5:00pm-ish. Hopefully team members will be able to attend. Now team members have a free Easter weekend.

Remember to check out the Weekly Board inside and outside the Clubhouse and on this website (Click Here).

Latest

  • Sunday 2nd April is the Opening Foursomes (doubles). Remember to sign up for this and although it starts at 11:00am, please arrive no later than 10:30am.
  • Thursday 1st Friendly of season is on 6th April starting at 1:30pm so arrive no later than 1:00pm. Let’s make it a good turnout please.
  • Sunday 16th April is the Spring Pairs Competition starting at 1:30pm so arrive no later than 1:00pm. This replaces the Easter Pairs. We will make sure it finishes at a reasonable time. Add your name to the list on the noticeboard when it goes up.
  • Closing date for the current club competitions: the Ladder; the Alpha Trophy; and, the Hornby Cup, has been set for Sunday 16th April. No entries can be accepted after this date.
  • Thursday 20th April we will hold or annual grudge match – Ladies v Gents. This may be slightly different this year as we may hold this competition on several occasions throughout the season with some singles matches thrown in.
Update from Dave H

The Newsletter will give these details again and they will be on our website. I hope you can make some, if not all, of them.

Double Up

Sunday 2nd April will be one of our Club’s biggest events of the year – the Opening Foursomes. Sign up on the noticeboard to play. You will be matched up with a doubles partner at the event that starts at 11:00am.

Remember last year? Above is one of the 2022 Opening Foursomes matches. See what fun they’re all having. Rosina practices ballet positions; Sue prepares to stand & balance on one-leg on her bowl; John P hums the Dambusters March as he skips up the green; and, David L joins in by preparing to demo the damage that can be done by a bouncing bowl.

Whine All the Way There and Back?

Our new social committee is looking to see who is interested in a visit to the local vineyard – Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard in Mochdre. No date has yet been arranged. Although the abstemious nature of everyone at the Club is renowned in bowling circles, you might enjoy this day out (perhaps a little too much!). If you’re interested just add your name to the list in the clubhouse. Who’s driving and have you got a trailer too for the souvenirs?

To find out more about the vineyard Click Here.

It looks like John P and Gay are on their marks and ready to go

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 ensure that people of a similar standard play against each other with a guaranteed 3-games per month. You will go up or down the ladder, depending on each of your scores.

Nigel. Thankfully he knows what it’s all about

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’t yet done so, make sure you check the Team lists in the clubhouse so you know whether or not these events apply to you.

Here’s the newest recruit to the bench brigade, with thanks to Keith and Fiona for the imagination and skills to create this bench with hand-crafted, fitted cushions (not shown as it was pouring down with rain)