Newsletter - May 2021

Dare we hope that things might return to something like ‘normal’ soon? In the meantime, we will continue with transition arrangements for COVID.

Open Day

If you read this before Saturday 29 May then do please find some time to help out if you can. We will have tables outside Waitrose and the Co-op during the morning then the club will be ‘open’ from 11:00. We will be encouraging all ages to have a good time playing bowls (and bowls related challenges).

Upcoming Fixtures/Competitions

Friendlies (Greys)

Saturday 5 June v Wotton under Edge at Home - 14:30
Saturday 19 June v Swindon North End at Home - 14:30
Saturday 26 June v Chippenham Town at Home - 14:30
Sunday 27 June v Spencer Melksham at Home - 14:30

In-House

Saturday 12 June A triples competition for the Tim Goodall trophy. 13:00 start. 18 players required. Six triples will be drawn. The deadline for names - is Saturday 5 June. There will no match fee for this competition but £1 for a 'spider' and prizes will be given.

Triples Competition

Thursday 26 June at 18:15 for a few weeks depending upon the number of teams.

Names, to be entered into a draw for teams, to Derek by Thursday 17 June. The draw will take place on Friday 18 June.

Signing up for games

Until we have a further lifting of lockdown restrictions then the way to ‘sign up’ for any games will be through Derek. This can be either by e-mail, phone, or in person. maryderek@btinternet.com or 01666 823482 Watch the website for confirmation of a place.

Match Fees

Thinking all the way back to the 2019 season we charged £2.50 per match. Expenses were very rarely claimed as most members chose to contribute these towards the costs of the new green. The club also enjoyed an income from regular raffles. During 2020 the season was so disrupted that we dropped any extra charge. At the start of 2021 we introduced a charge of £1 for friendly games and £2 for league games. We now intend to rationalize this and charge £2 for all matches, home and away. There are two reasons for collecting this money. The first is to contribute towards club running costs and the second towards club developments such as improvements to the facilities. If you have any suggestions about issues the club might tackle or wish to discuss any of the developments that are being considered then please talk to any member of the committee. Some people have begun to share transport to away matches. Please can you come to a personal arrangement over any costs involved? We intend to react and adapt to changes in COVID rules as the season progresses.

Bereavement

We heard that Danny Comley has passed away. Very sad news indeed. There will no doubt be further details to follow.