Fiendishly Friendly

Lots of people attended the Friendly at Craig y Don Bowling Green yesterday which gave a perfect opportunity for many of our newer members to play doubles competitively in a friendly environment. It was also a chance for them to learn about playing on another green, against supportive opponents, who also valued new players in the sport, no matter what club they played for.

Our thanks to Shan and others for organising the event and to everyone at Craig y Don. We all needed the help and support of others when each of us started out playing crown green bowls and, without that help and support, we would not be where we are now – still practising and trying to improve our skills! A lifetime’s work of fun and achievement.

If you haven’t yet played in a Friendly, why not give it a go at the next one?

Eddie, Bunty, John C and Keith

Help Is At Hand (Hopefully)

We have been asked to host three matches as part of the week-long Conwy Bowls Festival. Top players will be at the green on: Monday, 1st August from 12.30pm ‘til 5pm Tuesday; 2nd August from 9.30pm ‘til 1pm; and, Wednesday, 3rd August from 4.30pm ‘til 9pm (approx. times).

We are looking for some help to make these events a success and if you could give us a few hours of your time to help either serving tea/coffee and biscuits or to ‘do tapes’ that would be really helpful.

You can let me know and/or there will be notice in the clubhouse so that you can put your name on any of the dates that you are available.

Your help is appreciated. Dave H, Club Secretary

Dave H and John

This Week

Message from Dave Holland: “Just to let you know that we have a friendly game against Craig y Don at their green on Thursday. Please arrive by 1.30 pm if you can make it.”

Thursday Friendly will be at Craig y Don.

#12 Laws of the Game

02 THE GAME

2.5       At the commencement of a game the footer must be placed by the leader, within three metres of the entrance to the green, on either the left or right side and one metre from the edge but no more than two metres from the edge.

Bunty and Chris get ready to start from the correct position

Click Here to read all the Laws of the game.

Source: British Crown Green Bowling Association – Laws of the Game of Crown Green Bowls (as adopted March 5th 2022).

B’ There

Message from Ian: “Through an uneven number of Clubs in a division, or a late withdrawal by a Club from the initial fixtures, our B team is subject to a BYE on both Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Quite a rare occurrence, but members of our B team are fantastic supporters of our other sides, so we may well see them present at other venues during the next 3-4 days.

Also, if not already selected, the Ladies have a home fixture on Monday afternoon, and they can always sign up for the Doubles friendly on Thursday this week, away at the Craig y Don green. All details on the Club notice-boards.”                                           

Watch Out for Crowd Scenes Like These

N-Ice Rink

Vardre Deganwy Green

This lovely looking green turned into something akin to an ice rink yesterday for the ‘A’ Team’s match. Oooops, there’s another jack in the ditch.

Click here to read Captain Ian’s report on the match – “Another Win Over City”.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

In June, the Club agreed to adopt the Bowls Development Alliance’s policy “General Code of Conduct in Bowls”. Click Here to see the policy in full. It will also be on the noticeboard in the Clubhouse, plus there is a Link on our Safeguarding page.

Earlier this week, a member of one of our league teams was on the receiving end of some bad behaviour from a bowler of another Club in the local area. It was an unpleasant experience. So, all the time we continue to ensure we uphold our high standards of respectful behaviour towards others, hopefully it will help to engender the same spirit in others.

Bowls Development Alliance

Wales In Bloom at the Club

The Club has again entered the annual Wales in Bloom Competition, so additional work has taken place to help prepare the green and grounds for assessment today.

Many Members of the Club give their practical support all year round to Tommy – who works his socks off – to keep the Club grounds looking colourful and well maintained, together with Ian and Dave L who keep the Green in tip-top-perfect-crown-green-bowling condition. They all take care of the Club grounds, not only for Members but also for all the local community. Thank you from all the Club Members to everyone who helps care for the Club throughout the year.

Found by the flowerbeds – One pair of socks. Please contact Club Secretary to claim

Click Here for a little reminder about Wales in Bloom last year.