NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2025
As the middle of February approaches, our thoughts turn to Spring, when we will be bowling again!

Green Levelling
Work has been continuing on the Green, with a few stalwart members working hard to finish off the levelling at the edges. Thanks are due to those who stepped up and helped! We are also proposing to install a step down and rail on to the Green in one corner.

The Royals
In January we had another trip to Hawkenbury to play against the Royals. We don’t expect to win here, but hopefully we enjoyed the match and social aspect!

Social Events
The Social Committee has been busy with a very entertaining Quiz night in January. Well done to Richard Lloyd for his Quizmaster role!
Congratulations to Barbara, Jenny and Karen for the fish and chip lunch followed by games yesterday. It was lovely to catch up with friends before the bowling season.

Registration Day
Signing on day will be Saturday 12th April.

London Beach Hotel
The basis of our lunches at the hotel has unfortunately changed. Not only has the price per head increased to £45, but an additional fee is being charged for the use of the dining room. We also need at least 31 covers for a carvery. The menu itself shows more choices than last year. We are however proposing to keep the cost to members at £30.
The first lunch will be Sunday 6th April, numbers with menu choices to be with Geoff by Friday 21st March.

Wendy Bidder
Hon Secretary
16th February 2025

APRIL NEWSLETTER

Many thanks to everyone who helped last Saturday handing out over 300 leaflets advertising our Open Day on May the 4th. Hopefully at least some of those will turn up, not only to enjoy the tea and cakes! If you know anyone who might be interested, please encourage them to come along with you on the day.

Those of you who have played in the roll ups may have noticed the results of all the hard work completed by Yana and Robert rubbing down and painting the benches, also the clearing and tidying of the border in front of the clubhouse by Barbara and Yana. We now have some comfortable folding canvas chairs donated by Lester Young, in anticipation of long hot sunny days!

Registration

The day was a success, with about 40 members paying their subscriptions. Any outstanding monies to be paid by the 4th of May to Richard Lloyd please.

Competitions

Monday nights

We currently have 6 “volunteers” enlisted to captain the teams. 24 entries so far.

The draw for the teams is taking place at 10am on 24th of April. All are welcome to witness.

The draw for the other competitions will take place on 7th May. Remember, please do not enter into competitions if there is a chance you may be away on finals weekend or the allocated days for the competitions.

Yellow notices

Until the end of May we are bowling from the club to the tennis courts only, to allow the other two sides to recover. Please consult the yellow sheets just inside the clubhouse and shed doors to see which rinks are to be used.

Please also place the mat away from the edge and vary its position.

Friendlies

Our first match is at home next Saturday 26th April against Bayham and Lamberhurst, 2:00 PM for 2:30pm. Geoff has already circulated the selected teams.

Sunday 27th sees us travelling to Cranbrook. NB we still need more participants so please put your names on the board.

Calverley centenary Monday 25th May

We have had 12 positive responses from former Calverley members, with 16 anticipated. Please add your name to the board next to the Sunday Friendlies, to take part.

Clothes Party 22nd May 2pm

Pat is organising a clothes party with a proportion of receipts going directly to the club. So please come along with friends and neighbours, the more the merrier! Light refreshments available.

NEWSLETTER MARCH 2025

The sun is shining on cue, and we are looking forward to the start of the bowls season next month!

Before that we have the London Beach Hotel lunch this Sunday the 6th April to look forward to. It will be a good chance to meet up with fellow bowlers at the beginning of the season. This will be a carvery, which was very plentiful and delicious last time.

Registration Day April 12th 10-12am

Don’t forget to come along to the club to register and pay your subscriptions for the year. Information on the various competitions will also be available.

Please note that we are collecting emergency telephone numbers for all members.

The first Friendlies are on Saturday 26th April at home against Bayham and Lamberhurst, followed by an away match at Cranbrook, on Sunday 27th. Please put your names down on the Lists in the Club House.

Smoke alarms and PAT testing

You will be pleased to hear that we are making the clubhouse safer with smoke alarms replaced, PAT testing of appliances, as well as RCD circuit breakers, carried out.

Calverley “centenary” match Monday 26th May

John Saunders and Gordon McKenzie have contacted previous Calverley club members and about 16 have responded positively. This is the second Bank Holiday Monday.

Ladies Fun Day (Afternoon)

This has been changed to Friday 15th August, as the original date clashed with Rotherfield’s own event, to which mutual clubs had been invited.

Well done to John Saunders for volunteering to look after the bar, also to Lester Young who is now in charge of housekeeping. Now you know who to contact when the tea bags are running out!

David Bidder has recruited his team for work around the perimeter, which includes the flower beds immediately in front and to the rear of the Club House. All members are welcome.

Lastly, special thanks are due to Andrew Burchett who has been doing a sterling job all winter on and