Arthur and Allan won the Competition with Cindy and Sheila winning the plate. Short report and Photos.
Aussie Pairs Results 8/9th August
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1000th roll up
Last night saw Jo Neenan have our 1000th roll up since we re-opened. Jo was presented with a certificate and a small prize.
We have only managed to get this amount of bowling by the dedication of our green stewards who have overseen 260 session over 65 days. As a thank you we presented them with a small bracelet each. The message inside sums them up “Stylish and elegant for that finishing touch.
All of this excitement too much for one couple who had to sit down for a cup of tea.
Pairs can be played from Saturday 20th June
The club has done a full risk assessment and decided that pairs can be played, beginning Saturday 20th June.
Great response since we opened
We have now been open for 2 weeks and have had 34 Members enjoying a total of 136 roll ups. Brilliant support from our members. A green steward is in attendance for each pre-booked session to offer advice and carry out all the sanitisation. It has been hard work but worth all the effort seeing bowlers doing something constructive after the long lock down and enjoying this great game again
Opening Drive 2020
We obviously couldn’t have a real Opening Drive today because of Covid-19 virus but at least this should make up for in in a very tiny way.
COVID-19 Impact on our Club
It is clear from all of the news that the start of the competitive bowling season will be delayed, by how much we don’t know so we have to plan for the worst but hope for the best. Even a short delay of the season will have a major financial impact on the club. We have some reserves in the bank but we require the support and loyalty of our members to make sure we are in a strong position when this is all over.
Our initial proposals taking into account guidelines from Bowls England and Bowls Hampshire
- Priority is given to funding the health of the green and security of the club premises. We think we can keep the green open for roll ups as long as the social contact guidelines and travel restrictions are observed and need it to be in good condition when restrictions are lifted
- No unnecessary expenditures (other than the above priority)
- All of the improvements we had planned, as reported at the Spring Meeting, to be put on hold for at least 12 Months, until we know how our reserves stand post virus.
- Plans ready for running the club competition whenever we are allowed to
- Plans ready to reschedule friendlies later in the year, we have 11 free dates
- Investigate if we can get financial help (i.e. Rent holiday, etc.)