The Coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone, every day - from contact with our family and friends, to worries about our mental and physical health, finances, work, and leisure.
Now, as the daily news gets a little brighter, and lockdown restrictions are eased, we are delighted that, under the guidance of both the Government and Bowls England, we are, at last able to start a somewhat scaled-down 2020 bowling season on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June - please see below for details.
Currently, restrictions mean that we can play singles, pairs, or triples, on alternate rinks so that we are able to maintain a 2 metre distance, at all times, and although there will be no inter-club matches, we aim to run the following:
Thank you to all our members who have supported us by still paying their membership fees - after all, we are a club, and we are all in this together; although the Government has been generous in their financial support, it won't entirely cover our losses for the year. The good news is that, weather permitting, we will continue the season until October this year, so that everyone gets as much benefit from their membership as possible.
The bad news is that the bar will have to remain closed, until we are advised that it is safe to re-open - but you can be sure that it will be open as soon as we get the go-ahead.
A huge thank you to all our members who have been working behind the scenes, getting the club and the green ready for the delayed start - it's been really hard work to do all the jobs that need to be done, whilst maintaining social distance and keeping safe, and they've done a sterling job.
Now, as the daily news gets a little brighter, and lockdown restrictions are eased, we are delighted that, under the guidance of both the Government and Bowls England, we are, at last able to start a somewhat scaled-down 2020 bowling season on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June - please see below for details.
Currently, restrictions mean that we can play singles, pairs, or triples, on alternate rinks so that we are able to maintain a 2 metre distance, at all times, and although there will be no inter-club matches, we aim to run the following:
- Weekend leagues
- Tommy Evans Friday Triples
- Thursday roll-ups
- Some club competitions
Thank you to all our members who have supported us by still paying their membership fees - after all, we are a club, and we are all in this together; although the Government has been generous in their financial support, it won't entirely cover our losses for the year. The good news is that, weather permitting, we will continue the season until October this year, so that everyone gets as much benefit from their membership as possible.
The bad news is that the bar will have to remain closed, until we are advised that it is safe to re-open - but you can be sure that it will be open as soon as we get the go-ahead.
A huge thank you to all our members who have been working behind the scenes, getting the club and the green ready for the delayed start - it's been really hard work to do all the jobs that need to be done, whilst maintaining social distance and keeping safe, and they've done a sterling job.
Before coming to the Club to bowl, please make sure you read the guidance by clicking on the below button, for the health and safety of all our members
Season Opening Event - 13th & 14th June
Gordon Davison has been busy contacting all members and taking bookings for our opening events on Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th June. Please note that if you wish to play on either day, you must pre-book with Gordon - the restriction on numbers means that we cannot accommodate anyone turning up on the day who has not already booked.
The format of play will be either pairs or triples, depending on numbers, and we will be using a maximum of four rinks on each day (1,3,5 & 7)
Gordon will confirm the timings by email/telephone to all those who have requested to play.
The format of play will be either pairs or triples, depending on numbers, and we will be using a maximum of four rinks on each day (1,3,5 & 7)
Gordon will confirm the timings by email/telephone to all those who have requested to play.