Newsletter No7 - August 2019

No.7 August 2019

THE ST IPPOLYTS BOWLER

On a fine and sunny July afternoon the ladies beat the men in the annual

Ladies v Gents match and it was followed by a barbecue which was enjoyed by all – thanks Tony and Trevor.

L&D v NHWBA

On 30th July we hosted a very wet and windy L&D v North Herts Ladies match. The club catered for over 40 people – well done and thank you to everyone who helped.

JUBILEE TROPHY

We entered two teams, for the first time, in the Jubilee Trophy, which was won by hosts Stevenage Town. All who took part enjoyed the experience and we hope to enter again next year. The format is two teams of four played over five matches. Other participants were Letchworth Con Club, Shephalbury, Three Horseshoes and Willian.

AWAY DAY

Thanks to Muriel for arranging another great day out at Swaffham.

A great day was had by all, despite the sudden downpour which sent players running for cover and an early tea. The game resumed in brilliant sunshine.

TEA/CLEANING ROTAS

Thank you to all those members who took their turn on the rotas.

Unfortunately, it was found necessary to send numerous e-mails requesting cover on the rotas. As a consequence, with much reluctance, we shall be reverting to the previous method whereby names will be allocated to dates on the rotas.

HERTS LADIES CLUB LEAGUE

Congratulations on our ladies reaching the North Division Finals day at Whitethorn on 1st September, if successful, they will progress to the County finals at Garston.

SML KNOCKOUT FINAL

Well done to all involved in reaching the final of the Knockout Competition against Willian on Friday 30th August, 5pm start.

CLUB COMPETITIONS

Club competitions are progressing well and need to be played by 31st August, prior to Finals Weekend on 7th & 8th September. There will be a buffet on both days and anyone wishing to conrtibute are asked to put their name on the list posted in the clubhouse.

Jeff has asked if all trophies could be returned to the club by no later than 1st September, they need to be in a clean and presentable condition for the next recipients.

BONUS BALL

Next stakes are due 7th September.

CAPTAINS v PRESIDENTS

This takes place on Sunday 22nd September, 2.30pm start. If you would like to take part please add your name to the list posted in the clubhouse.

HAMPER RAFFLE

Raffle tickets (open to all) for the Turfcare hamper are being sold throughout the season, the draw will be held after the Captains v Presidents match.

PRESENTATION EVENING

It has been decided that this year the presentation evening will be held on 9th November at the clubhouse. More to follow.

BLAZER CLUB BADGES

Colin Childs has a few blazer badges for sale at a small donation.

CLUBHOUSE

Thank you to all involved in the reorganisation of the clubhouse.

MIXED FIXTURES/RESULTS

As it stands, we are top of the league on 93 points, having played 19 matches.

July

Wed 3rd Aston home/away 1st rd Knockout Comp W118-37

Sun 7th Datchworth away SML W88-55

Sun 14th Three Horseshoes away SML W81-49

Fri 26 July Howard Gdns home/away Semi-Final Knockout Comp W64-61

Sat 27th Aston away SML Conceded 4pts awarded to St Ippolyts

Sun 28th Stevenage Town home SML W70-56

August

Sat 3rd Letchworth GC home SML W79-68

Sat 10th Datchworth home SML W89-68

Sat 17th Willian away SML W74-48

Sun 18th Aston home SML Conceded 4pts awarded to St Ippolyts

Sat 24th Howard Gardens home SML W78-56

Sun 25th Letchworth GC away SML L83-85

Fri 30th Willian home/away Final Knockout Comp

Sat 31st Holwell away SML

September

Sun 1st Biggleswade away Friendly (whites)

Thu 5th Stotfold home Friendly

Sat 7th & Sun 8th Club Finals

Tue 10th Whitethorn away Friendly

Sat 14th Langford away Friendly (whites)

Sat 14th L&D Finals at Riverain

Sun 15th Reserve date for Club Finals

Wed 18th Henlow home Friendly – 2pm start

Sun 22nd Presidents v Captains – 2.30pm start

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2019

September

Sat 7th & Sun 8th Club Finals Day

Mon 16th Cubs Visit

Fri 27th MacMillan coffee morning

Sat 28th Green maintenance starts

October

Sat 19th Quiz Night (more to follow)

Sun 27th AGM

November

Sat 9th Presentation Evening

December

Sun 8th Pre Christmas Gathering

Janet (janetbutcher@ntlworld.com)

& Brian (stippolytsbowls.sec@gmail.com)

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