Want to Plan an Outing?

If you’re wondering when the qualifying rounds and Presidents’ Days will be for the leagues in September, and you’d like to go along and spectate, then remember to visit our website’s Diary page. Click Here to see the information about the Clwyd, Clwydian Seniors, Clwydian Ladies and Colwyn & Llandudno Leagues.

A Joke?

John B: Hey David, Why did the young tape measure feel insecure around the older tape measures?

David L: Do we have to do this in the middle of a bowls match?

John B: No David, that’s not the answer. The answer is that it was afraid that it wouldn’t measure up!

Doubles All Round

The Preliminary Rounds of the Clwydian Doubles Competition took place on 15th August at Dyserth Bowling Club and Abergele Bowling Club. Players from three of our teams in the Clwydian League took the plunge to compete.

Our ‘A’ Team was at Dyserth with players: David Leech & Vince Toms; Miriam Forder & Mark Ball; and, Shan Eccles & Diane Lea. Our ‘C’ & ‘D’ Teams were at Abergele with players: Alan Wareing & Ian Eardley; Phil & Debs Rasmussen; Colin Burgess & Steve Raynor; and, Barbara Harvey & Sylvia Owen. Thankfully none of our Vardre Deganwy teams were drawn to play each other.

The matches were all well contested although the speed of the greens, due to the exceptionally hot, dry summer, meant that they were very tricky to play. Alan and Ian won their first game but just missed out in their 2nd. However, after a 4-hour wait for their first game, team Shan & Diane won through to play in the finals day on 29th August (venue to be confirmed).

Playing in pairs was a new experience for some and all agreed that it was a very enjoyable day. How many pairs will our club enter next year? Take a lead from today’s brave souls and give it a go.

Shan in training for the competition

Coming Up

Today (Thursday): Doubles Friendly at Vardre Deganwy versus the Oval. Please arrive by 1:30pm if you would like to play.

Tomorrow (Friday): Clwydian League Doubles Competition 10:30am start. Pairs from our A & B Teams are at Dyserth and pairs from our C & D Teams will be playing at Abergele.

Remember to check the Diary Page for other upcoming matches and events.

Alan & Geraint Jones Memorial Cup Competition

Click Here to see some of the photographs for this event that was held at Vardre Deganwy on 10th August.

Bella enjoyed watching the competition
The Winner Mike Pritchard with the
Alan & Geraint Jones Memorial Cup

The Alan & Geraint Jones Memorial Competition Finals

On Sunday 10th August the final rounds of this competition were held at Vardre Deganwy. It started with the Round of 16 followed by the Quarter and Semi-Finals, and then the Final was held between Steve Lawley and Mike Pritchard. Mike Pritchard was the overall winner and was presented with the Alan & Geraint Jones Memorial Cup. Well played to everyone and thanks to the family for this annual competition. Please check back in a couple of days for a few more photos from the day.

The Jones’ Family together with DT, the Referee (far left, standing), and the Winner Mike Pritchard (front right) and Runner-Up Steve Lawley (front left).
Photo courtesy of Elaine Beech.

Riddle

Sylvia: I’ve just heard a good riddle that I think you’ll like Carole.

Carole: Well, I’ll be the judge of that Sylvia but, go ahead, let’s hear it.

Sylvia: What is the most difficult river on which to get a boat?

Carole: Hmm. What is the answer?

Sylvia: The River Arno in Italy, because there Arno boats there!