Latest news
Latest News as at 28 December:
Congratulation Finley Williamson and Tom Holmes on selection for the England Under 25 team for the Indoor British Isles International Series 2025.
Latest Short Mat league results, fixtures for Jan-Feb 25 and a revised handicap list can be found at https://cheltenhambowlingclub.org.uk/short-mat-leagues/
Our thanks to Steve, Geoff and helpers who gave members a great start to Christmas at the Club Party.
Christmas Draw prize winners were:
539 Ham Peter Babbage
725 £50 Sandra Kerr
768 Hamper Sandra Kerr
697 Champagne Cream Tea Penny Callaghan
50 Turkey Heather Rose
27 2 x CTFC Tickets Doug Rose
487 £25 Shopping Voucher Gill Dorman
776 £20 Bar Voucher Phil Lamb
8 Limited Edition 2025 Calendar Peter Babbage
750 Bottle Baileys Kevin Costello
42 Box Quality Street Dave Matthews
191 Plant Alex White
Many thanks to members who donated prizes
100 Club Christmas Draw winners each receiving £100 were; Judy Brown (No 5) & Jeremy Gray (No 6)
THIS WEEK:
The bar will be closed until Thursday 2 January with the exception for ticket holders attending the NYE Party. During this period the car park and clubhouse will be open for short mat, snooker etc on Friday 27th, Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st from 8am-6pm.
New Years Eve. All aboard for this NYE Cruise. See New Year Cruise Brochure Admittance by ticket only. Any tickets that have not been paid for by 23rd December will be offered to those on the waiting list.
BOWLING MATTERS:
Congratulations to Ian Deakins who will become a GBA Life Member at the forthcoming GBA AGM in January. Ian has worked tirelessly for the GBA over many years including being Men’s President on two occasions and this acknowledgement is well deserved.
If you would like to know how the GBA is spending your money see GBA Trading Account 31 October 24
The hoodies are in! Penny will be in touch shortly regarding payment and delivery. Not ordered? Hoodies and other items of clothing can be purchased on-line through the club shop on web site menu.
On Sunday 26 January the club will be is hosting an official EBUA Certificated Markers course run by EBUA qualified Marking Tutors. The course will begin at 0900 and close at 1600 and accommodate 18-20 members. A detailed programme will be issued shortly. If you are interested in attending please contact Sandy Kerr at [email protected]
2025 National Competitions are now open for entries. See https://www.bowlsengland.com/enter-2025-national-bowls-championships/ and find out more about new and changed competitions, entry prices, prize money and much more. Go on. Have a go!
OTHER MATTERS:
As a little bit of fun over the festive period Sandy Kerr is running a “Who’s that Baby” competition. See Baby Comp for pics; the winner will be rewarded with a small prize. There are some copies displayed in the club with entry forms behind the bar which can be sent to Sandy at [email protected] or handed to Harry. The competition will run over the Xmas/New Year with the winner announced at the beginning of January.
MARKET PLACE:
New Drakes Pride Professional size 0H cost £370.00 will sell for £300.00 o.n.o phone Mike Banyard 07765371722
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Thursday 16 January. South Africa Bowls Tour Presentation.
Saturday 18 January ABBA Farewell. SOLD OUT. See Abba Poster 2025 for details.
Sunday 26 January Markers Course.
Saturday 8 March Elvis is back
For further details of Social Events see our Social Page at https://cheltenhambowlingclub.org.uk/social/