“The North Wales Coast League now has their League fixtures for 2025 live, following their AGM and acceptance of new teams. An important AGM for ourselves as Marina completed her year of office as League President, and gave an excellent speech in handing over the President’s chain to Ian Pimblott of Bryn Newydd. Incidentally the quality of our hosting (in particular the BUFFET) last October received countless compliments!! Our A team starts on April 5 away at Pen y Groes. Denbigh & Dyserth return to B Division after a season in the top flight (Bangor & Rhos Park B moving up). We have lost Mochdre & Bryn Newydd to C Division, but gained THREE clubs in their place: Rhuddlan; Craig y Don; and Criccieth. The latter being our longest journey, and a green possibly only 2 or 3 of our members have ever played. It is pleasing to announce that 4 new teams (some returning clubs) join our B team in making D Division a tough prospect for 2025. Caernarfon, Abergele, East Parade (Rhyl) and a B team from St. Asaph will all provide stiff opposition.” Ian
Revving Up to Play
“The Vale of Clwyd Thursday Evening League Committee is certainly on the ball. Having released their League fixtures for all divisions a couple of weeks ago, and publicising the DATES of their Cup Rounds, they have now completed and printed the draw of the preliminary and first rounds of each competition. We are a bit unfortunate in C Division as we are in the only match in the preliminary round, playing BRYN NEWYDD at the Mochdre green on a MONDAY (14 April) – very early on…. Should we win that game, we progress to the quarter-finals and meet CRAIG Y DON on the Abergele green on THURSDAY 1 MAY. All details are on their League website.” Ian
Opening News
“NOT LONG NOW – Just six weeks to be more precise. Weather and green conditions permitting, the 2025 bowling season for Vardre BC will commence at 1:00pm on SATURDAY 15TH MARCH. The date has been brought forward one week in view of our Ladies being selected to represent Wales in the Club team Competition in the Fylde area the following week. Our President, Shan, could not possibly be in two places at once, and the ladies may get some green practice time prior to a prestigious day for the Vardre club! The rest of us get more practice time prior to local Leagues commencing their fixtures in the first week of April.” Ian
Important News
“WE HAVE A NEW SECRETARY – At yesterday’s Committee Meeting, the first since our AGM in November when Dave Holland stepped down as Secretary, Sue Kirkham was appointed as his successor. Marina, our re-elected Chairperson, now has TWO new faces alongside her at the top table – Alan Thomas having taken the position of Treasurer from Dave Leech at the AGM. We shall miss both “Daves” – both fulfilled their official posts to such a high standard, but fortunately both are still going to be quite heavily involved with the Club. At the same time we wish Sue and Alan the very best in positions that are so vital to the Club.” Ian
Bathtime Counts
Dates and No Dates
The Clwyd League has published the fixtures for 2025 together with the dates for the Divisional Cup Competition 2025. Click Here to check them out.
The Clwydian League AGM will be held on 31st January 2025; the Clwydian Ladies League AGM will be held on 10th February 2025; the Colwyn & Llandudno District Bowling League AGM will be held on 19th February; the North Wales Coast League held their AGM at the weekend. Fixtures will be available some time after each league’s AGM.
The weekday Winter League restarts for our Vardre team on 5th February 2025 and the Saturday Doubles Winter League restarted at the weekend.
We’ll Be Playing for Wales
“Hi All, I would like to share some good news for our Club and the Ladies Team. I had a phone call from the Ladies League, as we had won the ‘A’ Division Title in 2024 (at our first attempt). The league asked us to represent Wales in the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA) Championship Bowls Competition.”
“The Competition will be held in Fylde on 22nd March 2025 with 6-players per team. When I asked the top 6-players in the team from the 2024 season, they all said ‘Yes‘. I am very proud of all my team members but only 6 can play. We will still love everyone’s support. No more details are available at the moment but I will keep you all informed.” Captain Carol Barrington
Water Problem
There are two reasons why you should never drink toilet water.
Number one. And number two.
Too soon for a water joke?
Old Ways – Best Ways
Guess What?
It’s Membership Fees Due time. This year’s fee will be £65 with an additional fee of £5 for those who want to register with the BCGBA in order to play in the leagues in 2025. Therefore, it will be a total of £70 for league players or £65 for non-league players.
The club prefers payment by BACS so, if you paid this way last year, then for existing members the bank details are still probably stored in your bank account. Otherwise, pay by cheque or contact the Club Secretary via our Contact Us page on the website.
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 