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Latest News as at 19 June:
Forecast looks very good. Now is the time to pop to the club in the evening for a cool drink, watch some bowls and pick up your membership card and/or parking permits.
Congratulations to Dylan Williamson and Louie Hodges, who have been selected for to play for England in the U18 International Series to be held at Ayr Northfield BC, Scotland, on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 July, as well as Joshua Hodges, who is a non-travelling reserve
Congratulations Michael Cox on winning the Regional Para Open Singles in Poole yesterday and qualifying for the National Finals at Leamington in August.
THIS WEEK:
Sunday. Good luck to Dylan Williamson, Louie Hodges and Joshua Hodges who are playing in the England Under 18 International trial at Royal Leamington Spa.
Tuesday 9-30am Working Party (just turn up and help) 2pm Coaching
Wednesday 1pm Campbell’s funeral followed by a wake at the club
Thursday 2pm Coaching
Friday 6pm Open practise all welcome.
Saturday 2pm CBC hosting Gloucestershire v Worcestershire Middleton Cup match
BOWLING MATTERS:
Good win by Cheltenham B yesterday in Tony Allcock O60 Double Rink Competition at Painswick Falcon winning 15-47 and reaching Area Semi-final where we are home to Tewkesbury.
As part of the club’s initiative to recruit more junior bowlers the 12th Cheltenham Guides visited Suffolk Square on Friday evening for what proved to be a successful introduction to the game. Some expressed interest in returning for our Gala Day in August.
Congratulations to Jack Speller, Nick Holliday and James Fitzgerald on reaching the County Triples Final and qualifying for the National Championships.
NGL Results and League Table now available via Fixtures & Leagues page.
OTHER MATTERS:
Have you obtained your new membership card from a management committee member. These swipe cards should be used when purchasing items from the bar as they form part of our compliance with CASC rules enabling the club to continue benefitting from favourable tax concessions. Please help your club by using these cards.
Are you displaying a parking permit when using the club car park. These are available from the Secretary or the Estate Manager and help your club identify rogue cars and manage parking during busy periods. Non-compliance noted!
The NEW 100 Club YEAR for period 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026 commences 1st July 2025. Despite inflation the price remains the same at £25.00 per number, to be payable over the Bar please ( and get a receipt with you name on it so I can confirm membership and number ).
New Members will have numbers allocated circa 1st July when non renewals are known.
The Rules are on the Bowling Club Notice Board.
The profits are approx £850 and go towards the Bowling Clubs general running expenses, after paying out approx £1,600 in prize money.
Thank you all for your support.
Phil J
FORTHCOMING MATCHES (not on the fixture card):
Sunday 22nd 9-15am – 4pm CBC hosting BE Development Day (one green)
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Watch this space.
MARKET PLACE: