NEWSLETTER

The sun is still shining and our internal matches are well under way

Don’t forget to look at the notice board. The top name is the challenger who arranges the date and time of the match with the opponent as well as finding a marker. Please remember to enter the match in the diary

Barbara reminds us to play in good time within the cut off date.

Alcohol Licence

We now have a licence! You will have noticed the smart new black drinks cabinet replacing the old tall fridge, and a new under the counter fridge.

We have decided it is time to increase the price of wine and beers/cider to £3, and the soft drinks proportionately. Still a bargain compared with pub prices!

Remember to offer your opponent at home matches a drink after the match. We are confirming our reputation for being a hospitable club, helped also by our generous teas at weekend Friendlies.

Open Day

Some 50 to 60 people entered our gates and went round the circuit, some more than once, and a enjoyed refreshments. Our club put out a good welcome and overall it was a very enjoyable and successful day. A big team effort led by Tony Partridge!

Several new members signed up as a result.

Calverley “ Centenary”

This was a very enjoyable event, allowing the former Calverley members to catch up with each other over relaxed matches with afternoon tea provided.

Next year, we are reminded, is the official Centenary, to be celebrated with a lunch as well as bowls.

New Building proposals

Our current clubhouse and changing rooms are overwhelmed when all 6 rinks are played in home matches, and some social functions. Our original proposals to extend the existing building required planning consent and proved too costly.

Malcolm Constant has put forward proposals for 2 temporary timber buildings to house changing rooms, on the football side of the site. Subsequently we could extend the main internal club area, with the kitchen being relocated into the Ladies changing room.

A sub committee has been set up to consider the proposals in more detail.

Ditches

You may have noticed that the ditches are deeper since we have built up the sides. Be careful not to step back into them

We are currently looking at various options for partially infilling to the regulation depth of 6 inches.

Tunbridge Wells Mixed League

As a club which has recently been promoted into a higher Division, it is remarkable that we have so far won all 3 of our matches by a good margin! Congratulations to Malcolm Rhodes and his teams!

Finally, good luck in all your matches, and most importantly, enjoy!

Wendy Bidder

Hon Secretary

1st June 2025