Farnborough Bowling Club Triples Team (Dennis, Keith and Michael) qualified for two semi-finals of the Aldershot & District Competition. They beat Cove 19 – 0 on Friday and narrowly beat Farnborough British Legion on Saturday. The game was level after 18 ends but the Farnborough trio’s skip (Dennis) took the shot on the last bowl of the extra end.
Farnborough Bowling Club are organising a bowling tour of Bournemouth in September 2013. Details are posted on the notice board in the clubhouse. If you are interested please put your name down on the list in the clubhouse or contact Anne Hellier for details.
There is an emergency meeting for the MEN on Saturday 7th at 10 am. This is because both the Men’s Captain and vice captain have resigned after arguments with another member. Barry has taken over until the meeting decides our future.
Farnborough Bowling Club took delivery of a new seat donated by Roy Jordan in memory of his wife Mary. 
Thanks to John Lakeman for the photo.
Keith Dunstone and Barry Lee used their DIY skills to good use to make room for it and secure it in position.
Visitors have commented on what a nice, comfortable seat it is. I am sure the club, and Roy, will get years of pleasure from it. A big thanks to Roy.
Sunday 17th June 2012 and Bowls Hampshire Presidents’ Team visited Farnborough Bowling Club. The sun made an appearance and we played 6 rinks on a glorious afternoon. From the noise it appeared most bowlers were enjoying themselves.
Sandwiches and cakes were served after the match and we were entertained with a couple of Maxeen’s renown stories. I think we won.
More photos here
Coaching update issued by Bowls England
The following update has been produced by Bowls England to ensure all members are fully aware of the current position and our commitment to the provision of coaching at all levels within the sport.
Coach Bowls/English Bowls Coaching Scheme (EBCS)
The Coach Bowls scheme, which is offered through the Bowls Development Alliance (BDA), is the only bowls coaching scheme that is supported by Bowls England, in association with the English Indoor Bowling Association Ltd (EIBA Ltd) and the English Short Mat Bowls Association (ESMBA). The bodies are working together to develop a suite of Accredited Qualifications and Continual Professional Development opportunities for the bowls coaching community. This is being achieved in consultation with coaches on the ground to develop a system that meets the needs of bowlers and coaches alike.
The EBCS is not supported by Bowls England, EIBA Ltd or the ESMBA as the three bodies are in full support of the BDA’s Coach Bowls scheme. However Bowls England fully recognises the valuable work that members of the EBCS continue to do and the qualifications of any members of the EBCS who wish to join the Coach Bowls scheme will be recognised.
When the Coach Bowls Qualifications are in place, EBCS coaches will be able to bridge their current accreditation level to the new Qualification with as simple a process as possible.
The Coach Bowls Membership Scheme
The BDA Coach Bowls membership scheme provides insurance, support and benefits to all levels of coaches. By joining the BDA Coach Bowls Membership scheme you are actively supporting all of the work we do, helping to invest in the development of bowls coaching and supporting the future of the sport from grass roots to elite.
For more information please see: www.playbowls.org/coaches BDA National Contacts Coaching Manager – Bowls Development Alliance Amanda Scriven-Purcell T: 07879 631916 E: amandascriven-purcell@bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com Business Support Officer – Bowls Development Alliance Chris Parkin T: 01664 484926 E: chrisparkin@bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com via Official site of the National Governing Body for Outdoor Flat Green Bowls in England.