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David L treats us all to his famous song and dance routine to that well known song, “Any Old Iron, Any Old Iron, Any, Any, Any Old Iron?”.

Any old iron, any old iron, any, any, any old iron? You look neat, talk about a treat, You look dapper from your napper to your feet. Dressed in style, brand new tile, And your Father’s old green tie on, But I wouldn’t give you tuppence for your old watch chain, Old iron, old iron.

Double Acts in Action

Some members of our Club very kindly gave their time on Saturday to help serve refreshments, prepare the grounds and measure for the players.

Amongst our members greasing the wheels of the Men’s Merits on Saturday included the double acts of Carol & John B, Linda & Steve

They’re Through

The WCGBA Gwyn Morris Men’s Merits Qualifying round, held yesterday on the Vardre Deganwy green, resulted in Bryn Hughes, Joe Pritchard, Geraint Jones and Jason Jones qualifying for the final to be held on 23rd June 2024. Despite the sea-mist hanging over the the local area all day, play on the green was exceptionally good. Click Here to see all 32-finalists.

WCGBA Men’s Merits

Our Club is once again hosting one of the qualifying rounds today for the Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association’s Gwyn Morris Men’s Merits competition 2024. Qualifying rounds are being held at 8-venues around North Wales with the 4-best players from each venue (32-bowlers in total) going through to the Final to be held in the Wrexham area on Sunday 23rd June 2024.

Some of the entrants in the Men’s Merits 2022 qualifier played at Vardre Deganwy

“There’s No Place Like Home”

On 17th May 1970, one of the pairs of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the film “The Wizard of Oz” was bought at an MGM Studio Auction by an anonymous buyer for $15,000. They then donated the pair of slippers to the Smithsonian Institution.

Judy Garland

Friendly Day

Today’s Friendly game is versus Old Colwyn. There won’t be another Friendly match for 3-weeks, so hopefully our members will turn out in numbers today. Arrive around 1:00pm for a prompt start at 1:30pm. It’s great fun, with experienced and less-experienced players teaming up to play doubles. A good way to gain experience in friendly competition and get to know members of another club.

A photo from the 2022 Friendly versus Rhos on Sea

Riddle

Back online again! So, firstly, why is it dangerous to have a nap in a railway carriage?

Too easy? Then how about this one?

Secondly, what is the difference between a person late for the train and a school-mistress?

1st: Because the train always runs over sleepers.

2nd: One misses the train, the other trains the misses.

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

Two Men Went to Mow, Went to Mow Var-dreo

We’re a very lucky club because we are blessed with Ian and David who work extremely hard, week-in-week-out, to keep the green in tip top condition so that we all have a great bowling surface to play on. A big Thank You to you both.

Northern Lights Go East, West and South!

The Aurora Borealis was visible across the UK on Friday night (10th May) into Saturday morning. The skies were pink and green with the Northern Lights. Did you see them again last night?

Aurora Borealis above East Anglia
Photos courtesy of Matthew Bishop

Read & Fill

The British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA) has released their May Newsletter. Click Here to read it. In addition, the organisation is undertaking a series of surveys to develop the sport and is looking for input from clubs and bowlers to help them facilitate change and development. Interested? Then Click Here for more information where there will be a link to the Survey Form that will be available for completion before the end of May 2024.