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COMPETITIONS

We are going to introduce some competitive bowling as well as the social bowling that is taking place at the moment. The committee felt that it would be a good idea to have some bowling that had a little edge, to that end we are going to hold some club competitions.

We feel we just have enough time to manage a selected range of competitions (completing by last weekend September). So, the competitions we are going to run are as follows.

MENS:-  4 bowl singles,  2 bowl singles,  pairs.

WOMENS:-   4 bowl singles,  2 bowl singles,  pairs.

MIXED:-  pairs,  open 2 wood singles.

You can enter by adding your name to the lists on the clubhouse notice board, if you can’t get to the clubhouse, contact a committee member and they will take your selection, closing date for entries is the 31st July. Please note because of the limited time available to us we will be strict on the closing date for entries.

Social bowling so far (in this restricted season) has been excellent, everyone has played their part and nearly all our sessions have been fully attended. These competitions, will hopefully add a little more fun to the rest of our season.

Enjoy the rest of the season everyone.

 

 

Opening of the green update.

Do not forget the green opens for bowling on Monday the 22nd June. Initially we will be operating with a singles format (unless there are more than two from the same household). The procedure for booking/playing is in the previous news post.

However, good news, the government has eased restriction a little further since the last news post. We can now play all formats up to triples as long as we can meet the government guidelines, which we can easily do.

So the last day of the singles format will be Sunday the 5th July. We will then run our social roll ups starting Tuesday 7th July. Roll ups will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 14.00hrs to 16.00hrs and Friday 18.30hrs to 20.00hrs.

Unfortunately we still have a huge list of procedures/guidelines we must follow, so we will be restricted to 18 bowlers per session (3 rinks of triples). All procedures previously stated will remain in place. You must book your session by telephone using the club number                  01553 675766 bookings will be restricted two 2 weeks in advance if you are bowling at the club you can book your place with the committee running the session.

Rink fees remain the same and membership remains the same.

Watch this space, it is a fluid situation and restrictions change almost daily so by our first phone call on this Monday things may have changed again.

Look forward to seeing you all on the green starting 22nd June.

 

 

 

Opening of the Green

Good news, the government has eased restrictions slightly. So we are now able to open the green for bowling and our green will be opening on Monday June 22nd.

However there are strict government/Bowls England guide lines we must follow so please do not just turn up at the club. We will be operating a booking system which means you will have to telephone and book your session. There will be no league bowling or roll ups it will be bowling on your own or singles i.e against another member.

Bookings will be done using the club telephone only (01553 675766) and the booking system,  for the first week will be open Monday 15th June to Sunday 21st June 10.30 to 12.00.  After the first week, booking will be available from 10.30 to 20.00 seven days a week.

There are 5 pages of guidelines we must follow,. so I will not go through them on this post, but we will be contacting all members by telephone to ensure that when you are bowling you will be complying with guidelines.

If you do need further clarification call, Secretary Geoff Bonnick  01553 673080 or Club Captain Trevor Oakey 01553675866.

Coved 19 Update

Following the last update (suspending the opening of the green)events have moved on somewhat.

The latest situation is, both codes of bowling, Bowls England and Federation have cancelled all county league bowling and all competitions for 2020. All local leagues that we take part in have either cancelled or suspended (awaiting further developments) fixtures for 2020.

We will be following government direction and hopefully restrictions will be lifted before the end of summer. If we get the opportunity to bowl we will be bowling.

So, if we are lucky  enough to start bowling this summer we will keep you informed by telephone this website and the local press. Keep safe everyone and hope to see you on the green very soon.

 

Opening Of The Green

Since the last news update events have overtaken us. Unfortunately due to Government directives/advice regarding the dreaded Covid 19 virus, our committee has taken the decision to cancel our opening day(the 4th April). 

We will keep a close eye on the Government guidelines and will hopefully be able to schedule another date for opening of the green. Keep watching this website for updates and information.

Albert Victor League

King’s Lynn “A” team won the Albert Victor League 2019 division two and will be competing in division one next year, well done to the squad,  and John Francis in his first year as a captain.

Upcoming Events

The end of the outdoor season is fast approaching, so a reminder fo events that will take place after the closing of the green (28th September).

Sunday 6th October 10.00am in the clubhouse, don’t miss it! it is your chance to be involved in the running of the club.

Sunday 27th October 12.30 for 1.00pm at the  “The Ffolkes” our presentation dinner see chairman Tony Pinder for tickets.

Saturday 30th November 6.30 for 7.00pm Xmas Bingo in the clubhouse.

The club will be open for New Years Eve!! do not miss it.

Mens and Ladies Triples

The mens and ladies triples competition took place on Saturday the 14th September. Congratulations to Trevor Oakey, Geoff Upton and Alan Clark winners of the mens triples and Helen Young, Linda Oakey and Marian Upton winners of the ladies triples. There is no stopping Helen this year, her 5th succesful final !! well done Helen.

Finals Weekend

Last weekend was our finals weekend, and a brilliant weekend of bowling it was, the succseful bowlers were.

Mens 4 wood – David Mitchell

Ladies 4 wood – Helen Young

Mens 2 wood – Laurence Scott

Ladies 2 wood _ Helen Young

Ladies pairs – Helen Young & Audrey Porter

Mens pairs – David Mitchell & John Bird

Mixed pairs – Helen Young & Charlie Coates

Open 2 wood – Laurence Scott

Fixed Jack – Geoff Bonnick

Millennium shield – Alan Clark

Well done to all the winning bowlers, and a special mention to Helen who was succseful in the four finals she contested.

 

Ron Pond Trophy

On Sunday the 25th August we held our “Ron Pond Trophy” competition. The competition being mixed triples, six teams took part in a close fought contest. Congratulations to Taylor Scott,   Ron Graham and Kath Pinder who were the winning block on the day and are now the proud holders of the”Ron Pond Trophy” 2019. A special well done to Taylor this being her first season bowling.