NEWSLETTER
16th December 2024

1.    Christmas Day -those  who access the ‘members area’ will have noticed a lot  of matches on Christmas day -no- they are not being played- we have just ‘parked’ them there until we re-assign them.

2.    Cheese and Wine -our thanks to Mike for providing the cheese and wine last Friday to celebrate our amazing club. He raised £200 for the  Alzheimer Society. 

3.    Clothes – a number of members have been asked to comply with club dress code but are still awaiting the arrival of their new gear. I would also remind members that wearing your outdoor club shirt is also a No No as it would be if you wore an Acle IBC  top at your outdoor club. 

4.    This week – we relax the dress code so you can all wear your Christmas sparkle . 

5.    20th Dec -is the youngsters Christmas ‘do’ when they can enjoy their Christmas fare of cheesy chips and coke. Our thanks to Aaron for looking after them for the past year. Volunteers to assist him always welcome. 

NEWSLETTER

2nd December 2024

1.    WB Tickets -most have been picked up from Stewards desk -reminder that you can still order and cheapest way to pay is by cash as we have to add extra on cards.

2.    Drakespride -still a few shirts and measures for sale at bargain prices on table and hanging up near office door.

3.    Xmas Cards – there are tables opposite the Stewards desk for you to leave your Xmas cards to your friends in the club. 

4.    Vivienne -congrats ladies on your win keep you a troshing.

5.    Christmas decs -thanks to our Christmas fairies putting up the  Christmas decorations.

6.    New Year Monday Night League – Captains should soon receive their fixtures and rules for the new sets play. leagues starting in the New Year. At the end of the season we will survey  Monday Night Captains to see if they wish to have a normal triples league till the end of March or same as this season., or even a full season of a sets play league. 

7.    Mens B -now have a youth policy within their squad with the introduction of young Mike Dolby -good win boys . 

8.    Cheese and Wine -Mike Hodgson is hosting a cheese and wine day at the club on Friday 13th Dec -all welcome -donations to charity.

9.    9. Ladies C -looking to be the team to beat if you want to win their league. 

Newsletter 

13th September 2024

1.    Potters Weekend – our thanks to Denis and Edna for organising the 2nd Presidents weekend ,this time at Potters. Thanks also to Brian for organising the Tournaments and Congrats to the winners .

2.    Christmas Gifts -there are some offers for Members on the desk as you enter the lounge -ideal Christmas presents. 

3.    Festive wear – the Committee have agreed that members may dress in their Christmas ‘outfits ‘from w/c 16th December.

4.    Ladies Nationals -the ladies are going well in all team events and have the following to play –

Vivienne v Gallow on 28th Nov

Mason – A v Dell  -Fri 6th Dec

Mason – B v Lowestoft -Fri 6th Dec

Yetton – v NBC on Sat 7th Dec

5.    Stamps – thanks to those putting their used stamps in the box -please remember to have at least half an inch of envelope still around the stamp -request from the Charities. 

6.    Comps -Barney ,Lil and Bill have been very busy working on the Comps and the extra fixtures for the Monday Evening teams.  Comps on website now  with play-by dates .

7.    Please take the time to read the rules as a lot of comps with different rules. 

Newsletter
23rd December 2024

SOS

Our Canadian visitors are asking if they can borrow the following bowls while with us –

Groove (z-scoop) -never heard of these

Or

Henselite Evo -sizes 3 or 4

Or

Taylor Blaze size 4

Plus

One of the guys arrives early and whilst we have allocated him some practise sessions he would also like to join in with members who are just having a roll-up – so feel free to chat and invite him to join you-his name is David llewellyn and he arrives on the 29th December.

Anyone know the history of-

Signed World Bowls shirt in the office -suspect it was donated to raise some funds or

Set of 4 bowls with Gt. Plumstead stickers -also in the office? Are these for us to sell for club finds?

Late news – we now have the Netherlands coming to practise -any Ace 3 and 4bowls available to borrow. -see Denis

Newsletter
12th December 2024

News -General -Nationals 

May have mentioned before but worth a repeat –

Priority on rink bookings 

Acle is affiliated to the National Governing Body of Indoor Bowls (EIBA) (Denis was a Director for 14 years) so any member or team playing in a National Competition has the right to book any rink, at anytime, and to this end, even club league matches may have to be changed to accommodate, and of course roll-ups may have to be moved or deleted.

Fortunately, the majority of our members playing in these Competitions  tend to be considerate of the needs of other club members and only insist on this priority as a last resort.

🎄 ON BEHALF OF THE BOWLS COMMITTEE AND OUR WONDERFUL STEWARDS WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR MEMBERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND POSSIBLY EVEN MORE IMPORTANT, A HEALTHY NEW YEAR. 🎄

Newsletter
18th November 2024

1.    Mason -congrats to the ladies on excellent wins -B play Lowestoft and A play Dell or NBC in the next round. 

2.    Yetton -ditto to the Yetton Ladies who now play Norfolk BC. 

3.    Denny – and an oh dear to the men but congrats to the away blocks who really did well. 

4.    O60s men – congrats on win over Dell and they now face C. Arts on the 26thNov

5.    Vivienne -good luck to the ladies who face Gallow on the 28th Nov. 

6.    Drinks – reminder to members to keep well away from the bowling surface when drinking -we face a bill of over £1000-00 to have the carpet shampooed in the summer. 

7.    Stitch – thanks for all those who have informed us, but we know we have a problem with stiching of the carpet at the end of rink 2. If it does not get too bad we will repair at the same time as carpet has a shampoo. 

8.    Potters weekend – we have a party going to Potters at the weekend -you will know who it involved with the tired looks on Monday evening and their refusal to have another drink.

9.    Canadians -our Canadian friends(David and Gary), will be with us from Jan 5th to 8th

10.    South Africans – will not be joining us as they are going straight to Potters -good luck with that lads. 

11.    Sponsors – we could do with a Car Dealership as sponsors so anyone has any contacts please let Denis know. 

12.    A polite request:   Now that Roll Ups can be booked online, the club has seen a massive increase in these booking which is no bad thing.    However, at this time of year we have a lot of members trying to book spaces for Competitions which have a priority over Roll Ups.   With this in mind the rinks, at the moment, can be booked up to 90 days in advance to help out members booking Competition slots in the Diary.    The Club therefor would be grateful if members booking Roll Ups could book them no more than 7 days in advance thus giving first pick to Competition bookings.

Thank you for your understanding.