The Winter League is back up and running after repairs to the bowling surface at Betws yn Rhos. Vardre Deganwy plays there today at 2:30pm.
Winter Is Back On
Occasional Item #6 Rules of the Game
5.8 If the leader’s first bowl has been forfeited, the leader’s remaining bowl shall be played, followed by the opponent playing two bowls consecutively.
5.9 If the first bowl of the leader’s opponent has been forfeited, the leader’s remaining bowl shall be played, followed by the opponent playing the last bowl.
DEFINITION: D3 A FORFEITED BOWL is a bowl taken off the green as a penalty for an offence under the Laws.
An example of an offence: “A bowl played while the jack or preceding bowl is in motion shall be forfeited” (see our Occasional Item #3 – BCGBA Rule 6.1)
Rules Courtesy of the British Crown Green Bowling Association
So Near and Yet So Far
Yes, that bowl is the nearest to the jack. It’s counting.
Clocking In
This is the day of the year when the clock in a lot of cars is the right time again.
Who’d Have Thought It?
The modern irony for mankind is that a computer program asks a human to prove they’re not a robot.
Work, Work, Work
No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery.
Radio Telescope
Have you ever noticed that all instruments searching for intelligent life
are pointed away from Earth?
“Go Ahead – Make My Day”
A young seagull and Islwyn compete on the green for the title of the best “Clint Eastwood Impersonator”.
Remember to Book
Don’t forget to contact Dave H to book your place/s at this year’s Christmas Lunch, to be held at Conwy Golf Club. Details here.
Give Me a Sign
A sign in a neighbouring county just a few years ago. Perhaps the Council was expecting an influx of lorries from Italy.
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 