Last game of 2023

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Well, that’s the end of the season for 2023.

Didn't it go quickly?

We had a great closing game at Bagworth. Our first fixture with them. Had a very warm welcome. We won by 1 shot!

But remember to check in here for our closed season social events!

Finals weekend 9th and 10th September

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The schedule is as follows:

Saturday 11am

Men's Championship: Ian Voce v Geoff Porter

Mens Novice: Frank Brown v Chris Denton

Saturday 2.30 pm

Open Competition: Frank Brown v Geoff Porter

Ladies Maiden: Nicola Norville v Lynne Barton

Mens Handicap: David Whittle v Mel Sommerville

Sunday 11am

Ladies club championship: Trudi Porter v Sue Lewin

Mixed pairs:

Pam Unitt Frank Brown v Lynne Barton Ian Voce

Please come along to support

There will be a faith lunch between first and second sessions on Saturday. Please bring along something to share with everyone over lunchtime. As always tea and coffee will be available.

There will also be a raffle over the two days. Donation of prizes will be welcomed.

Defibrillator press release

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Joe Humphries Memorial Trust will be releasing press coverage about ‘our’ defibrillator. Rothley Bowls Club and Tennis Club jointly purchased the defibrillator and paid for the installation. JHMT kindly donated the casing as we positioned it outside the gates thus allowing public access 24/7. JHMT also provide training free of charge. A number of our members have undertaken this training but ALL members are encouraged to attend a training course.

Here is a photograph that will be included in the Press release.


Bowls Big Weekend

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We held a very sucessful afternoon session on Sunday 28th May. Thank you everyone who strived to make this event such fun. And welcome to our new members!

Big Bowls Open Day Sunday 28th May 2023 CALLING ALL MEMBERS

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We are holding an open afternoon from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday 28th May to encourage new members.

All members encouraged to take part for some if not all of the session. Donations of raffle prizes would be appreciated and CAKE of course!

Casual dress and we hope to have some friendly competition!


There will be notice on the board for you to indicate your time slot


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Open Day

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Well the weather was kinder than it has been but still a little cool and cloudy. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we had a wonderful Carrot and Walnut cake. Thanks Lynn. Yummy scrummy.

Thanks Nicola for the photos.

Last but certainly no least, thanks Bert and the green team. Green looked and played great.

A Message from Bert ( plus videos)

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“Over the Winter, the Maintenance teams have not been as busy on the Green as last year. A lot of this was due to the Green being frozen, or too wet to work on. However, we are now very close to the Green opening, and the playing season starting. With this in mind, we undertook a Spring Maintenance day last Friday. Seven of us attended. Several people could not come because of very good reasons, but they were there in spirit.

On the day, heavy showers were forecast for 2 pm, so we started at 9 am. The work involved scarifying, clearing the moss, cutting, spiking, fertilising, edge trimming, clearing ditches and putting the mats back in. 

As the Co-Ordinator for the group, I was very pleased about how many people turned up, their commitment, and the spread of skills across the team.

We did hit a slight problem with a drain valve on the Water tank for the Sprinkler system developing a leak. We are anticipating fixing this imminently, but given the weather, the Green is not currently crying out to be watered.

I want to single out two people from the team for special mention. The first is Ian, for his immaculate timekeeping. The second is David, for his immaculate and hypnotic command of Big Bertha, our motorised Spiker. Well done both, and thank you to all the team for their work, time and commitment. Remember, we can always use more volunteers.

…and yes, we did finish before the skies opened.

SKITTLES EVENING

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Our recent skittles night was a whole lot of fun. 37 people attended and we raised about £100 on the raffle. Thanks to all for making it such a great night!


Short Mat Bowls at Goodwood Bowls Club Tuesday 21st March 11am to 3pm

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Yes its the long awaited rematch!

All welcome, bowlers and non-bowlers alike. Just need flat shoes as all other equipment will be provided.

Please let Paul Weston know you wish to attend by 14th March. This is for catering purposes. Cobs and tea and coffee will be available for a small cost. Last time we hired it cost each participant £4 for the 4 hour session. (will depend on how many attend!)