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Latest News as at 7 April:
A big well done to Louie and Fin who made it to the semi-finals of the National Indoor Under 18 Singles.
THIS WEEK:
Tuesday 10am. Help required with power washing of the path along the front of the club house and setting up outdoor furniture etc in readiness for the coming season. The response to last weeks plea for painters was disappointing and this work still needs to be completed. Please do not leIndoor ave it to the few who have been working hard preparing the grounds, buildings and greens for you to play bowls; where would we be without them!
Friday 7-30pm Pre-season Social Evening. Games, music and dancing. Tickets only £5 to cover props and prizes. Available behind the bar or on the night. See Club Night 11 April 25 Bar remains open for normal ‘friday nighters’ who are welcome to watch the fun.
BOWLING MATTERS:
The draws for National Championships can be found at https://www.bowlsenglandcomps.com/season/6/1
So far 41 bowlers have made themselves available to play the Opening of the Green via Bowlr. We have also made the first MMX game of the season available for members to make themselves available via Bowlr. If anyone has any difficulties remembering what they need to do then please let Michael know at mikeycoxy@gmail.com and he will happily show you. Bowlr are currently making some system updates so if anything looks different when you login, don’t panic it’s all part of their next update.
2024/25 Short Mat League Winners and Runners Up can be found at https://cheltenhambowlingclub.org.uk/short-mat-leagues/
A reminder that membership renewals were due on 1 April. Members wishing to renew their 2024 membership subscription by BACS payment should complete the following form Renewal_Slip_dig_2025-26 return it to the Membership Secretary at wcbrown@virginmedia.com and then make your BACS payment. Members wishing to pay by cash, cheque or card may do so at the bar by filling in the renewal form before making payment.
OTHER MATTERS:
Find out more about this year’s Captains Charity by going to https://greatwesternairambulance.enthuse.com/cf/cheltenham-bowling-club-2025
April 100 Club Winners:
Neville Capper No 43 £50
Penny Callaghan No 17 £25
Don Young No 16 £15
Margaret Griffiths No 30 £10
The next draw for £100 will be on 19 April at the Opening of the Green
Summer Bar Opening Hours wef 14 April:
Mon-Thursday 4pm-10.30pm Friday 4pm-11pm Saturday Noon- 2pm and in support of all weekend home matches.
Thank you to the 7 members who responded to our recent Easyfundraising appeal. If you want to help raise money for the club which currently stands at £693 see Easyfundraising
MARKET PLACE:
FOR SALE. Brand new red club sweatshirt style jacket. Size Adult Large £30. Reason for sale – wrong size ordered. Contact gilldorman26@gmail.com
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Saturday 19 April Opening of the Green with an Easter theme so start making your outfits! Not compulsory. Nominations can be made via Bowlr. Fish and Chip choices should be recorded on the sheets on the club noticeboard
Monday 5 May VE Day 80th Celebration