Pier into the Future

Today’s matches at 2:00pm are in the North Wales Coast League. Our ‘B’ Team is Away to Llandudno and our ‘A’ Team is at Home to Bangor City.

Did you know that the Grade II listed Bangor Garth Pier is the second longest pier in Wales @ 470m? It was voted Pier Of The Year 2022 by the National Piers Society.

Panoramic View from Bangor Pier up the Menai Strait to the Great Orme in the far distance

Shooting for the Stars

In 1981, on 12th April, the space shuttle Columbia was launched for the first time. Setting off from Cape Canaveral in Florida, taking 54-hours to do 36-orbits of the earth before touching down in Edward’s Air Force Base in California.

Spaceship Columbia

One-Liners

Time to cheer ourselves up:

  • “If I had 50p for every maths exam that I ever failed, I’d have £6.30 by now.”
  • “When life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.”
  • “What’s the difference between ignorance and apathy?” “I don’t know and I don’t care.”
John P & Derek run through a few one-liners

News Just in From the Committee

Another month rolls by and with it comes our next Club Newsletter. Click Here to see what news Dave H has brought together in his own inimitable way.

Today’s matches at 6:00pm are in the Colwyn & Llandudno League: Our ‘A’ Team is HOME v Craig y Don ‘A’, and our ‘B’ Team is AWAY v Old Colwyn.

Grin and Bowl It

GREEN CLOSED TODAY TUESDAY

Due to the relentless wet weather, unfortunately the green is closed today.

Oh oh, that look on Eddie’s face tells up he’s up to something. Brace yourselves. Bob is already wondering where he can hide.

Our Clwydian ‘C’ Team was due to play this morning but their opponents have withdrawn from the league. So, luckily for them on a bad weather day like today, they have a BYE.

Opening Fours 2024

Yesterday’s Opening Fours Competition was won by Sylvia & John Farman with the Cup presented by the Dave H, the Club Secretary. The four finalists were Carole & Bunty versus Sylvia & John F. Congratulations.

(Photographs courtesy of Elaine Beech).

Experience

David L: Well now Ian. I have a little question for you.

Ian: OK David. What do you want to know?

David L: Why is a man imprisoned like a boat full of water?

Ian: You’ll have to give me the answer to that one David.

David L: Because he requires bailing out.

Source: “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, book published by George Routledge and Sons Limited.

Worker Bees

Just prior to the green opening, some of our members volunteered to help spruce up the club. The new kitchen installation created the need to get the clubhouse well prepared for the new season, and some tidying up outside was also vital whilst Ian and David L were on greenkeeping duty. Many thanks from everyone at the club for their hard work.

John F & Frank fancy themselves as Gladiators by having a tug-o’-war competition with one of the benches – refereed by David L and Bunty

Centenary 2026

The Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association will be 100-years old in 2026. The organisation is in the process of setting up a committee to plan their celebratory year, and would welcome any interested person who would like to join them in this endeavour. Click Here to visit their website to find out a bit more information and how to get involved.