Green Green Grass of Home

Work has continued on the green throughout the winter months to ensure it is in excellent condition for the start of the season on Saturday 16th March 2024 (weather permitting). Click Here to check out the green availability for members during the 2024 season. Remember to swish the green if you’re first on the green.

Doreen reminds us of what the green looked like on the last day of the season

Re-Member? Day Two 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, prepares to sing that well-known Everly Brothers’ song: Bowling Green.

Click Here to see the Everly Brothers’ version of their song “Bowling Green“.

Wintering in the Uplands

You are probably wondering how the Vardre Deganwy Winter Team is getting on in the Winter League at Betws-yn-Rhos. Yesterday, the team had a great win over the team that is 3-places above them in the table. Well played everyone. They are having a strong run in to the end of the season.

Winter Team from Left: Rhona; Nigel; Shan; Elaine; David L; Carol; Gary B; and, John B. (The other members of the team that did not play yesterday are: Doreen; Paul; Tom C; and, Hazel)

‘ere free

Do you want to make a difference in the crown green bowling world in Wales, using your knowledge to ensure professionalism within the game and the smooth running of competitions? Well, how about training to be a Referee in Wales? Qualifying will get you out and about to all the best crown green bowling events plus you will be able to use your newly learned expertise. Click Here to read all about it and how to apply to become a Referee.

Referee Arthur Peake in his Vardre Deganwy Club colours – you’ll recognise the cap

Small but Perfectly Formed

St. Trillo’s, the small chapel on the seafront at Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, has some competition in Wales for location. St. Govan’s Chapel in Pembrokeshire is what you might call a cliffhanger. Click Here to find out more on the BBC’s website.

Re-Member?

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, at his audition for Britain’s Got Talent. Oh no, maybe not, he’s actually at the Club’s 2023 AGM.

Last Christmas I Gave You My Chart?

Well, the mystery 2023 Christmas celebration still remains a mystery for members of the Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club. This means, of course, no amuse-bouche photographs available for the website and no funny reminiscences. Perhaps the 2024 Christmas meal will happen first?

A photo from the 2022 Christmas Extravaganza (remember that?). Glad to hear Tom is having a knee’s-up at present with the other knee due for the same shortly.

AGM Season Continues

The Annual General Meeting of the WCGBA takes place tomorrow in Prestatyn. Why should we be interested? This is what the organisation is all about:

The “Welsh Crown Green Bowling Association” (WCGBA) is the national governing body for the sport of Crown Green Bowls in Wales and is a member of the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA) and the British Crown Green Ladies Bowling Association (BCGLBA).

  1. OBJECTS
    The Association’s purpose is to:
    1.1. promote Crown Green Bowling in Wales with particular regard to uniformity in the game;
    1.2. provide Members with advice and assistance in connection with Crown Green Bowling;
    1.3. represent and protect the interests of its Members with the BCGBA and BCGLBA;
    1.4. provide Crown Green Bowls related education, training and other services to the Members
    and to the public;
    1.5. undertake all other things that are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above
    objectives.

Kids & Their Phones

John C: Dave.

Dave P: Yes John.

John C: Look at this picture on my phone. Which would you prefer? To be killed by an elephant or by a gorilla?

John C (Left) & Dave P are deep in conversation over a photo

Dave P: Quite honestly John, I’d rather the elephant killed the gorilla.

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

New & Secondhand

If you are preparing for the new season and want to buy replacement bowls, or maybe your very first set of bowls, then the Second-hand Bowls online shop could be the place to go. Based in Powys, the company sells both new and second-hand bowls. Click Here to take a look around their website.