There’s Money In It

If you’re looking for another crown green bowling festival to enter and win some money, then keep your eye open for the Isle of Man Festival from 17th to 24th June 2024. Although individual competitions are still to be confirmed, you can book your accommodation now through the Visit Isle of Man website.

Isle of Man Currency

It’s the Journey That Matters

Are you planning to drive somewhere soon? Did you know that Traffic Wales (the Welsh government’s information service for motorways and trunk roads) can be accessed online so that you can check out your journey in advance and find out if there are any roadworks or ongoing problems. Click Here to check out their website.

A Match

Question: Why is a four-quart jug like a lady’s side-saddle?

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

Answer: Because it holds a gall-on.

Spot the Difference

What is the difference between a hen and an idle musician?

One lays at pleasure, the other plays at leisure.

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

Where do old bowls go?

If you ever wondered what to do with your old woods, Click Here to visit RDM Woodturning on YouTube to see how he deals with a lignum vitae wood bowl that has reached the end of its bowling life.

Language Usage

Latin phrases that might be useful on or around the bowling green:

  • Do you come here often? Frequentasne hunc locum?
  • You’ll just have to hold it in. Opus est tibi urinam inhibere.
  • I think she’s from another planet. Arbitror eam de planeta alia venisse.
  • I am not being unreasonable. Non sum iniquus.
  • You did a terrific job. Podex perfectus es. (A hidden insult).
  • It ain’t over ’til it’s over. Id imperfectum manet dum confectum erit.
  • Well you win some, you lose some. Modo vincis, modo vinceris.
  • I hope we’ll still be friends. Spero nos familiares mansuros.
  • Do I drink this or stick my fingers in it? Hocine bibo aut in eum digitos insero?

Excerpts from “Latin for All Occasions”, by Henry Beard, 1990.

The Last Time

In 1797, on 22nd February, the last invasion of Britain was launched by the French near Fishguard in South Wales. The invasion lasted just 3-days.

French troops surrendering to British Forces at Goodwick Sands, following the Invasion of Fishguard: Baker, James, 18th. cent Bluck, J., fl. 1791-1819

Green Open Times

The Club hopes to re-open the green on 16th March but keep checking back in case this changes due to weather, etc. Click Here to check all green open times during the season. The U3A Monday morning coaching start date to be confirmed in due course.

The Complete Set

Yes, she’s been found. Not the missing link (or, arguably, she is the missing link). Yes, it’s Little Weed. Click Here to view the original post that was the start of the quest. Click Here to view the previous post on collecting the Set.

Little Weed (known fondly to us as Rosina) will be able to keep Bill and Ben in line and well informed about the whereabouts of the gardener

Re-Member? Day Three Reminder

David Leech, our Treasurer, sends you all a message:

“Many thanks to the 41-Members who have signed up for the 2024 Season at Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club, and I’d like to remind others that your fees are now due if you wish to be a member for the upcoming Season. Only paid-up Members will be eligible for selection in the various teams that play in 5-leagues across North Wales. Players of all standards are welcome as we have a total of 9-teams. The Team Captains will have a meeting in March to select their squads so please contact us soon to sign up.”

“So, whether a previous member from last year, or someone who is looking to join a new club, please contact us. We can also help with coaching for beginners.”

David Leech, Treasurer, preparing to eat his chocolate microphone