Chair's Weekly Bulletins
9th August 2026
Hi Everyone
There was no Over 55’s for the Gents last week,
The ladies played against Ilsington at home winning one rink and losing the other but a good friendly game.
The Riviera league was played at Torquay Victoria on a very bumpy green, we tried hard but with no real control on where the woods went we lost two rinks to one.
This week there no game for the gents 55’s or Riviera league but the ladies are away at Dawlish Marina.
Tuesday we are sending a ladies team to Brixham St Marys to play in the Eclipse Cup , the team is Carol, Clare and Mary, Good luck ladies have a good day.
The Dorella Cup has been postponed due to to-many members being away on holidays, a new date will be arranged.
The sign up sheet for a friendly at Victoria on Friday 21st August is on the board please sign up if you can play or let me know you’d like to play.
This week is the monthly whist drive on Thursday 1.30pm, come along for a fun afternoon of whist and good company.
Car Parking
There is No Parking at the following times,
Monday 10th 9am - 11.30 am
Wednesday 12th 9.30am - 11.30am
Thursday 9am - 11am (Ok for whist drive.)
Any other time Ok.
2nd August 2026
Some sad news to start with this week, Life Member Thelma Portch passed away quietly in her sleep on Thursday, a card will be sent to her daughters but I’m told there will not be a funeral but a private cremation will take place with a remembrance get together at a later date.
Ann Greek has been in hospital for a few days but is due home today, Today was her 85th Birthday so I called round this morning with a card and some roses. I meet her neighbour who kindly took the roses and in to the house so they would be there when Ann got home.
This week the mens 55’s played at home with a win over Chudleigh, they are currently 5th in the league, keep it up gents.
The ladies didn’t fair so well at Bovey Tracey losing on both rinks.
Thursday saw a change in fortunes for the Riviera League against Brixham St Mary, we won on all 3 rinks 77 - 31 over all, well done everyone.
Next week's fixtures are , Ladies league at home against Ilsington and Riviera league away to Victoria. The Gents have a week off.
There is NO PARKING at all this week due to it being carnival week.
That’s all for this week.
Mary
26th July 2026
Hi Everyone
The last week's matches were Gents 55’s away to Abbrook, sadly things didn’t go their way and they lost on both rinks.
Ladies were back in action at home against Totnes winning both rinks over all score 36 - 25 keep it up ladies.
The Riviera match was away to Torquay A was a difficult green to play being uneven, but we won one rink bringing home 2 points
Today we played the Dennis Squires Trophy with a cream tea and raffle at half time. The final scores were as follows
David N, Don & Mike 57 v June, Ainsley & Carol 39
Theo, Colin & Lynne 51 v Jacob, Rachael & Mary 57
Tim & Gill 25 v Phil & Little Mo 57
The winners are Mo Stanley and Phil Hughes, as they had the biggest difference and only 8 woods per team as opposed to 9 woods for the triples teams they were declared winners, Congratulations to you both.
This coming week the gents are home to Chudleigh , the ladies are away at Bovey Tracey and the Riviera League is home to Brixham St Marys, good luck to you all.
Tomorrow Malcolm should be having his long awaited operation on his foot so we send our best wishes to him and hope all goes well.
Joan is having her second Cataract operation on Friday so our best wishes go to her also. I hope you're both back bowling with us soon.
Lastly we all wished Ainsley a Happy Birthday for yesterday (he was only 75 )
Car Parking is available at the following times,
Monday from 11.30 am - 7pm
Tuesday All day
Wednesday All Day
Thursday from 11am onwards
Friday All day
I’m waiting for dates from bookings clerk for the weekend will post as soon as possible.
That’s it for another week.
Mary
19th July 2026
Hi Everyone
Firstly it looks like my email has been hacked so please if you have any doubt about any email whats app me to check it real or call 07833 662227. Thanks Martin for the heads up.
Bowls news this week, The Gents 55’s won on both rinks at home against Starcross on Wednesday getting them 8points, the scores were 21/11 & 23/8 well done to you all. This puts them in 5th place in the league.
The Riviera league game was at Babbacombe , It was a close match but sadly we lost by 8 points over all final score 47/39 to Babbacombe.
This weeks' matches are Gents 55’s away to Abbrook, Ladies are back in action at home against Totnes and Riviera are away at Torquay.
Saturday is the Dennis Squires Trophy at 2pm with a cream tea and raffle at half time. If you haven’t put your name down yet hurry up there not many places left, the draw for teams is on Tuesday .
On Friday we had Mo Stevens, Michael Morrisroe , Joan Preston and Carol Tuckett all join us for coffee break Mo and Joan are both progressing well, Carol hopes to bowling soon and Michael is planning to return this week but only 7 ends !
Parking this week is available at the following times only,
Monday 12 midday - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday morning on the right only afternoon ok
Thursday NO PARKING AT ALL
Friday Ok all day
Saturday NO PARKING (Kids party)
Sunday OK all day.
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12th July 2026
Hi Everyone
Well it’s been extremely hot this week which made playing matches uncomfortable, but we carried on and did our best.
The Gents 55’s played to matches week Monday at Bitton Park and Wednesday at Kingsteignton, sadly they narrowly lost both matches.
In the Riviera League we played at Marldon where we had a overwhelming win 52 - 29 , due to the heat it was agreed at the start to play 14 ends instead of 18 and score 1 on the first 2 ends rather than play 2 trial ends.
This week's planned matches are, Gents 55s on Wednesday at home to Starcross and Thursdays Riviera away at Babbacombe. No match for the ladies again this week, the large gap was caused when 2 clubs pulled out of the league at the last minute.
With the continuing hot weather Bowls England have issued new guidelines thwe should all be aware of, I attach a copy but basically keep the number of ends played to 14 maximum and ensure you use shade where available and drink plenty of water. Captains please read the guidelines as it could affect your league matches.
Internal competitions are progressing, but with the weather as it is the play by dates are going to more flexible so all competitions now have a finals play by date of 20th September this will not be extended again. Please remember that it the person or pair named second on the list that should make the arrangement to play .
The list is up for the Dennis Squires Cup which will be played on 26th July at 2pm with a cream tea and raffle at half time. If you can’t get to the club and want to play let me know and I’ll add you to the list.
Malcolm has been busy growing Forget -me -nots from seed to raise money for Alzheimers Society , they are in the club house with a tub for donations, please support his efforts for this worthy cause.
With Malcolm out of action now while he has his long awaited foot operation we need members to help at roll ups with cleaning the green of bird mess and setting up rinks (2 is usually enough at the moment) and if no one has started collecting rink fees please write your name in the pink book (which is on the table to the left of the serving hatch) and leave correct money on the table please someone will be along to deal with it.
I have had an update from Kaye regarding Maurice;
'Hi Mary
It is now almost 7 weeks since the hip operation and Maurice is now making good progress after a few difficult challenges. He has started walking around the block to build up his confidence in the hip which should help him walk across the park to the bowling club. We were planning to have a trial visit last Tuesday evening but it was cancelled unfortunately. The other hip is expected to be replaced before Christmas.
Kaye'
Parking is available at the following times only
Monday afternoon
Tuesday Morning clear by 12.30
Wednesday visitors only on the right
Due to the Garden show at the weekend the car park will not be available Friday Saturday or Sunday and the club will be closed on the Saturday as access is blocked by show tents.
Have a good week
Mary
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5th July 2026
Hi Everyone
Another good week for us with the Gent’s 55’s steeling 2 points at Dawlish Marina and currently holding 5th position in their division, well done lads keep going.
Ladies did not have a match this week but the Riviera match against Brixham was an overall win 51 - 44 giving us 6 points.
Planned matches this week are;
Gent’s 55’s Monday a re arranged match away at Bitton Park Teignmouth and then the Wednesday fixture away at Kingsteignton.
Ladies have no match again this week.
Riviera League is an away match at Marldon . We are currently in 5th position in this league.
Good luck to all playing this week.
Would anyone interested in playing a friendly at Ilsington on Sunday 12th please get your name one the list by Wednesday, afternoon tea will be served by Ilsington but they need to know how many are going. Please let Lynne or myself know if you can play.
This Thursday the 9th is the monthly Whist drive so please come along for a fun afternoon. Parking is available.
An update on these who have had operations or illness, Mo Stevens is making good progress following a knee replacement, she will return when she’s ready but may call in for tea one day.
Joan is also doing well after a cataract operation and was able to help out with tea’s on Thursday, Many thanks Joan!
Maurice has been seen at the hub and seems to be doing well after a hip replacement, come up for tea one morning we’ll be pleased to see you.
Pete Langley has now returned home, there were a few issues with poor communications from the hospital to the careers but that is being sorted out. Keep smiling Pete things will get better.
Jenny Roberts seems to be settled at Mallands Nursing home in Abbotskerswell, if you would like to visit she would like to see you, best if two people go together to make conversation easier.
Car Parking
Monday after midday only
Tuesday after midday ( no morning parking for anyone it’s Dartington quilters week)
Wednesday ok for morning
Thursday after 11am only ( whist drive ok)
Friday OK
Saturday OK
Sunday No parking
Malcolm will no be at the club for a few Fridays, so please could you all pitch in and help set up rinks and clear away afterwards and someone to be responsible for writing names in book to start with as I can’t always get there early.
That’s it for this week, have a good one.
Mary
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