Coronavirus Update

Following an Emergency Coronavirus Committee Meeting yesterday, please see below the Committee’s message for all Club Members.

All decisions have been taken after reviewing the NHS Health information and Bowls England advice for Clubs.

The Club House and Green will remain closed until 1st May, at the earliest. The only members who have permission to enter Club premises, during this time, are essential green and ground maintenance workers:

Mr Eric Smith

Mr Jim Smith

Mr Danny Kolodziej

Mrs Barbara Kolodziej

Mrs Doreen Forbes

Mr Tom Forbes

From the 1st May, it is possible the Green may be open for individuals to visit for a ‘Roll Up’. However, this may change dependent upon NHS guidelines and the spread of the virus at that time. Once the Green is open for ‘Roll ups’, please ensure only a maximum of 2 players per rink. Players who choose to enter the Club and use the Green, do so at their own risk.

As for Membership, the Committee has agreed that last year’s membership will be extended until 30th June 2020. Once we see how the virus is progressing and take account of NHS guidelines, a further decision will be taken as to the reduced cost for the remainder of the season. There is no need to make any membership payment at this time.

As and when the situation changes, I will contact all members and place an update on the GPBC Website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I will do my best to help.

Keep well and hopefully we can all meet up when this is all over.