Latest news
Latest News as at 15 July:
Sunday’s GBA Double Rink Match v Cam Mills. A win for Cheltenham 49-19. Next round at home to Redland B TBA.
The 2024 Cheltenham Open Pairs Tournament sponsored by The Laurels Care Services was won by Mike Ricketts (Cheltenham) & Luke Harwood (Merthyr BC) who collected the 1st prize £1000. Runners Up were Cheltenham teenagers Louie Hodges & Dylan Williamson who lost a closely contested final 14-12 but the prize money of £500 softened their disappointment. Other prize winners were Semi Finalists Dan & Tom Holmes (Cheltenham) and Michael Cox & Adam Smith (Cheltenham) each pair receiving £200.The Plate Competition was won by James Fitzgerald (Cheltenham) & Joe Hardwick (Olveston BC) £200; with beaten finalists Mark Ireland (Avenue BC Coventry) & Rob Robinson (Erdington Court BC) collecting £100. Pics to follow.
Our thanks to the many helpers who made this a successful event.
THIS WEEK:
The Club is on Tour in Eastbourne Monday to Friday. We wish all tourists an enjoyable and safe tour.
Sunday. Busy day at Suffolk Square. County League match at 10am. GBA Double Rink v Cam Mills at 2-30pm. The club will be open in the evening for members to watch the Euro24 final England v Spain KO 8pm.
Tuesday. There is no TNL this week. Lots of empty rinks. Why not pop along to the club to fine tune your delivery.
Thursday. 6pm. Cheltenham ‘A’ v GB Britton (Bristol) in National Top Club Area Final at Cotswold BC.
OTHER BOWLING MATTERS:
Owing to the need to rearrange a rained-off County League match, the first round of the Club 2 Wood Triples Competition has now been moved from Wed 24 Jul 24 to Mon 29 Jul 24. Round 2 (Semi-Final) of the competition will now take place on Fr 2 Aug 24 with the Final played on Club Finals day Sat 31 Aug.
Bowlers are reminded that GBA Competition Rules state – “Para 8. For health and safety reasons, players may not use umbrellas on or off the green while the game is in progress”
If you have failed to qualify for Leamington this year, the good news is that Tickets for the Aviva National Finals are on sale! Daily tickets start at just £5.50 for adults, and £2 for Under 18s, offering a full day of competitive sporting action, access to grandstand seating and the full event experience. If you’re coming along with family and friends, save money with our group offer – 5 tickets for the price of 4. There is also the opportunity to buy an event pass which covers all 18 days of action. This is priced at just £85 for adults and £25 Under 18s, enabling you to watch all 18 days of top sporting action at a reduced price. Subject to availability, any remaining tickets can be purchased on the gate with prices starting from £8.50 for adults and £3.50 for U18s – so buy in advance online to get the best price. For more details click on https://www.bowlsengland.com/Aviva-National-Finals/
MARKET PLACE:
If you want to advertise items for sale contact Allen at [email protected]
Wanted. Size 0H bowls. If you can help contact Liz Widdowson [email protected]
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Saturday 5 October Tina Turner Tribute Night
Saturday 19 October Return of Cher
Saturday 23 November Jerry Lee Lewis
NYE Party See New Year Cruise Brochure
Saturday 18 January ABBA Farewell