The start of our fencing project

Exciting day, Callum from Direct Fencing arrived at 8.30 am to start the fencing and surround project. This is the progress by 11.30 am. Good job Callum!

Green update 2

Green update

The Green is now closed for the season, and we have undertaken the Autumn treatment with the advice and guidance of Martin . Finishing on Friday morning before the rain arrived, we had spent Wednesday and Thursday carrying out essential tasks. This year, we applied nearly four tons of top dressing, 40 kg of fertilizer pellets, and 20 kg of grass seed.  These things, along with scarifying, spiking, solid tining, cutting were just some of the tasks to be completed.

We are very pleased with the results, and it has ensured that we are in the best possible situation to bowl on a great surface next year. Of course, as last year, the regular maintenance tasks over the Winter are essential to achieve this.

None of the above could happen without the contribution of volunteers from the Club. RBC is characterised by people who put themselves forward and not only enjoy what the Club offers them, but contribute to the Club behind the scenes, and ask what they can do for the Club. This is true for so many tasks in the Club, and it allows the Club to continue functioning, but also generates the positive and welcoming atmosphere in the Club.

I would like to extend a big thank you to people in the Working party. I am also very happy to accept new members to the Working party as will enable us to spread the work.

Bert

Green ready for Finals Weekend

FINALS WEEKEND 10TH AND 11TH SEPTEMBER

PLEASE SEE TAB FOR PROGRAMME

PLEASE COME ALONG TO SUPPORT

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE FREELY AVAILABLE AND THERE WILL BE A RAFFLE

Very enjoyable Quiz night

Thank you Nicola and Phil for hosting such a great quiz and providing such a scrumptious buffet.

Approx 50 people attended and had fun providing answers. There was a raffle with numerous prizes generously donated by attendees. We raised just over £200. What's not to like?

Roll on the next one.....

Mixed League Team success

Congratulations to all members who played in Wednesday Mixed League games. Rothley Knights finished second in Division 2 and are promoted to Division 1. Well played all and Well Captained, Sue Lewin.

Lynn, Ian and Geoff attended the presentation night to receive the cup.

Don't forget our Quiz! Friday 2nd September 7pm for 7.30 start

Teams of up to 4

£5 per person to include supper

Raffle, please bring a prize if you can

Open to members and non members

COME ALONG FOR SOME FUN!

Sad news re Bill Self

It was with great sadness that we heard Bill passed away yesterday. Will post details of the funeral arrangements when known.

Such a lovely gentle man who was an asset to the club.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday 6th September at 15.30 at Loughborough Crematorium

Mountview Care Home

On Wednesday 3rd August we had a lovely visit from a couple of residents and Annette. Mountview have kindly sponsored us and brought a banner to fly!

Quiz FRIDAY 2nd September 2022 at Old School Rooms Rothley

Fun Quiz evening open to all, members and non-members. Bring family and friends. £5 per person. Teams of up to 4. Faith supper. Raffle (donations gratefully received please) BYOB.

Come and have fun!

Big Bowls Bash - Fun new format for everyone

We are now taking part in the BIG BOWLS BASH. For more information on this new format Click here. Rinks can be booked at Rothley on certain days on PlayBowls Click here.

Gin Draw

This has now taken place and winners were either at the draw or have subsequently been informed of their win. Commiserations to those who didn’t win but we raised £100 for the club. Thanks once again to Waitrose for their kind donations.

Please note that the coaching session on 19th July is NOT open to members

This is a junior coaching session and members will not be able to use the green from 5pm

AN INVITATION IS EXTENDED TO MEMBERS TO COME AND SUPPORT OUR LADIES TEAM PLAYING IN THE BENEVOLENT FUN DAY to be held at

Belgrave Bowls Club on Monday 25th July 2022

In aid of the Ladies Benevolent Fund

A total of 24 teams from varying clubs will be playing each other during the afternoon.  The games will start at 2pm but supporters will be free to come and go as they please.

Refreshments will be available and there will be some stalls and a raffle,etc.

Come along and cheer on our team, meet friends and have fun and help raise money for the Benevolent Fund

Other changes to the fixture list!

To take pressure off Wednesdays , our matches with Shepshed and Shakespeare Park have been changed to other days in the week. Shepshed will be played on Tuesday 12th July at 2pm at Home and Shakespeare Park will be played on Thursday 28th July at 2pm at Home. Please keep your eye on the notice board in the Club House

Some changes to the fixture list

The away game with Sileby will now take place on Thursday 11th August at 2.30 pm as unfortunately we had to cancel the one scheduled for June 15th

The interclub competition between women v men (for a cup!) will take place on Thursday 21st August and not as originally scheduled on the Wednesday. Maybe have a fish supper afterwards?

Our first sponsor - Elan

What a glorious day to welcome representatives from Elan Hair Design, located in our village, our first sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring us, please make contact. Logo visible from both roadway and green.

Thank you Elan!

Coaching session with Martin Shipley (County Coach)

The next session is on Saturday 18th June from 10 to 12 at Goodwood. All welcome, beginners, improvers and experienced bowlers welcome. A list will be on the notice board if anyone wants to go and car share.

Waitrose kind donations of cakes and Buckingham Palace Gin

Laura from Waitrose kindly donated wonderful jubilee cakes and Buckingham Palace Gin for our fund raising.

Raffle time!!