Whilst our ‘A’ Team was deluged on the Vardre Deganwy green, just 7-miles away, our ‘B’ Team avoided it all at Old Colwyn. Certainly a mixed day of fortunes for our teams. Is it Spring at present or still Winter? The plants in the garden know …
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Sylvia leads the musical rhythm on the green, getting down and in with the beat.
The first test of the Ladies v. Gents competition this season will be held this afternoon. If you haven’t yet signed up, there’s still time to sign up this morning, if you intend to take part. This season we intend to run a test series of 3 matches on this theme. Having an idea of numbers will help us determine whether the first test match is singles, doubles or triples. P.S. If it’s as cold again as last night, remember to wrap up warm.
Another day of mixed fortunes in the Clwydian League yesterday. The team of the day was our ‘C’ Team that achieved a 3rd win out of 3-games played this season, resulting in the team sitting regally in 2nd place in their Division. Very well done everyone.
Coincidentally, our ‘A’ and ‘B’ Teams played Denbigh ‘A’ and ‘B’ Teams in their respective Divisions. The ‘A’ Team achieved its second 6:6 draw of the season, and the ‘B’ Team had a challenging afternoon on the Denbigh green.
Click Here to read Captain Elaine’s report on the Vardre Deganwy ‘B’ Team’s match in the North Wales Coast League last Saturday.
Ian reports on yesterday’s Spring Pairs Competition:
New members Alan & Maureen Thomas were deserved winners of yesterday’s Spring Pairs competition, played in damp (but at least dry) weather, after morning rain. Eight pairings of their own choice were present for a prompt start. Each couple had a combined handicap, and games were all on a timed basis of 30 minutes. Winners of the first matches continued in the Cup competition until eliminated, and then they played in the Plate competition. Pairs who lost their opening 2 games qualified for the Spoon event. (Click Here to read Ian’s full report about the day of competitions).
Message from Ian Wilson:
The draw for the Spring Pairs on Sunday 16th April 2023;
Numbers in brackets indicate combined handicap for the afternoon.
No Practice; 1-30pm prompt start; £1 per person entry; Tea/Coffee & biscuits
Having accepted a last-minute entry before the 5pm deadline by a “Diane Lea & John C” pairing, the draw was made earlier this evening in the presence of two BCGBA officials. Because of the lower than expected number of entries, a guaranteed finish before 3-45pm is now anticipated, which includes 2 short intervals between rounds for rest and refreshment purposes. All pairings will play 3 timed games – winners progressing to the final of the CUP competition, losing pairs then competing in the PLATE, and SPOON competitions accordingly. Let’s hope for some warm weather, friendly rivalry and a good social afternoon’s bowling.
Marina tells us that Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club has arranged a free First Aid course, covering CPR and use of a Defibrillator, to be held at the Vardre Deganwy Clubhouse in May (date to be confirmed). The course is being presented by St. Johns Ambulance and is expected to last between 1.5 to 2-hours. Our own defib will then be brought into action.
If Members want to participate in the First Aid course, but will be unable to attend our course in May, Dave H tells us that Betws Yn Rhos Bowling Club has extended an invitation to Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club Members to participate in their equivalent one to be held in their Sports Pavilion on Friday 28th April at 1.45pm.
Firstly, congratulations to our new Clwyd Team that maintained its winning streak last night in yet more wintry conditions. Even being thumped on the heads by occasional hailstorms did not deter the players from either side. Well done all.
Ian has provided us all with an update on upcoming events (Click Here for details):
