You may think that CD’s might be on the decline but there’s an interesting article (6th November 2024) on Headphonesty website (a USA website providing “your go-to source for all things headphones and personal audio”) about why this is not the case. Click Here to go to the article.
Have you ever thought about the UK Space Agency and what it does? The UK Space Agency delivers key elements of the government’s National Space Strategy. Click here to visit their information page on the government’s website. Through a programme of annual activity, the Agency:
Yes, it’s Countdown to Christmas Day time. We’ll be tracking Santa on his journey around the world on Christmas Eve again but, in the meantime, visit the www.northpoletimes.com and play one or more of the site’s games to fill in the time between now and Christmas. Or trawl their site which is full of interesting articles.
Today is the 5k Santa Dash on Llandudno Pier. Participants are raising funds for St. David’s Hospice. It kicks off at 10:45 and Peter’s son Joel is taking part. If you get the chance, do go down to the pier to cheer on all the participants who are raising money for such a valuable resource.
You have probably heard mention of Gen Z in television news items or in newspapers. So what is it? Click Here to visit an article on the BBC website to find out more about this and other Gens as yours will be there too.
The British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA) has produced a “National Development Strategy 2025-2030“. As Arthur has pre-warned us, it is hoped that all clubs will play their part in the implementation of the strategy. Want to know more? Click Here to go to the BCGBA website where you can find out a bit more and download a .pdf copy of the strategy or just read/download a copy below.
Thank you to the many club members who attended yesterday’s AGM. Click Here to see a few photographs from the event where the usual business was conducted, ranging from the President’s Address to Reports from each Team Captain to the voting in of Officers, Committee and Team Captains. With especial thanks given to David Leech and Dave Holland, who stood down as Treasurer and Secretary respectively. David L is replaced by Alan Thomas.
Remember that today is an important day for the club with the Annual General Meeting at 2:00pm, in the Craig y Don Community Centre.
Dave Holland is standing down as Secretary of the Club today and we are all very grateful to him for his hard work over the years including obtaining numerous grants for specific projects.
On today’s date in 1969 (25/11/1969) John Lennon returned his MBE to the Queen to protest: “Your majesty, I am returning this MBE in protest against Britain’s involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam and against ‘Cold Turkey’ slipping down the charts. With love, John Lennon.”
Click Here to visit the Chester.com website and see what’s happening in Chester during November and December, including the Chester Christmas Market (on now) and the Chester Cathedral Tree Festival (on now).
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 