NEWSLETTER
28th October 2024

1.    Acle go International – we will also now be hosting Fred Botha and his partner from South Africa in preparation for the World Championships at Potters in the New Year. So to date we have hosted  several Canadians, players from Belize, Norway and the Falklands and now South Africa. It has been suggested we also instruct them in the Norfolk ‘language’. 

Fred and partner would like to loan 2 sets of Drakes Pride size 2 bowls while with us -any offers see Denis. They arrive 6th or 7th January. 

2.    Club Comps – closing date for entries 10th November. We have lots of rinks available on the 31st December so get your bookings sorted as soon as you know the draw. 

3.    Nationals -2 great results in the Team nationals with a Denny Cup win over Roundwood and a Top Club win over NorfolkBC. 

4.    MEMBERSHIP -YOU ONLY HAVE 3 DAYS TO AVOID PAYING THE £10 LATE PAYMENT PENALTY -YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

5.    AFTER THE 1ST NOVEMBER ANYONE PLAYING IN A LEAGUE ,WHO IS NOT A  PAID UP MEMBER ,WILL HAVE ANY POINTS THEY MAY WIN ,REMOVED.

6.    CAPTAINS BE ADVISED TO ENSURE ALL YOUR PLAYERS HAVE PAID

NEWSLETTER

16th September 2024

1.    Ladies B – there will be a get together of the B team ladies on 27th Sept from 2  till 4 and a chance to try on some new kit

2.    Ladies A. -please return last season’s trousers

3.    Ladies C – There will be a get together and roll up on 21st September from 12 noon and  a coaching session on Sat 28th at 12 noon 

4.    Men’s A -see Barney or Brian for your new kit. Please return your old burgundy trousers. 

5.    22nd September Tournament – all captains have been notified of their start times

5.1    There will be bacon sandwiches available (a goodly amount this year)

5.2    Lunches are available -see adverts around the club

5.3    Raffle -we have yet another fantastic raffle including £50 and £20 vouchers, 2 tickets for Yarmouth Races, Roys Vouchers, Rupert Bear, Admission to Norfolk Museums and  Aqua Centre . 

5.4    Remember the day is in aid of making money for Cancer Research

6.    Macmillan -we also have our usual raffle going on for MacMillan Nurses so empty  your purses and wallets. 

7.    WB Tickets -Ticket orders are now being taken -see table near Trophy Cabinet and talking of which our thanks to Claire Jarmey for her many trips to the engravers for us. 

8.    Stewards -we are in need of at least 2 more volunteer Stewards, so if you can spare just 2hrs a week and help run the club please have a word with Simon who will arrange training for you. 

Newsletter 

13th September 2024

1.    Welcome back everyone, cast off your woolly jumpers and waterproofs and play on a perfect bowling surface, no worms or rabbits to worry about. 

2.    Improvements -while you have been away we have provided the following improvements –

2.1    Lounge and Changing Room Carpets cleaned

2.2    Bucket seat arms re-varnished

2.3    All lounge seats cleaned.

2.4    New grippers on bowling carpet provided to maintain the speed .

2.5    New IT system ( BowlR) introduced so you can book roll-ups from your phone or ipad.

2.6    New scoring systems for each rink and 2 Totalisers for National and County matches

2.7     Scoring pads on ‘hoops’ so no need to leave the green to change scores.

2.8    Touch screen PC next to hat stand for members to book their own rinks.

2.9    Screen above steward’s desk to see the days schedule.

2.10    Duplicate Screen above rinks  so those in lounge can follow team events. 

2.11    2 seater settee, coffee table and sideboard ( old cupboard, steel cupboard and glass display unit to be removed. )

2.12    All trophies engraved

2.13    New jacks

3.    In the pipeline –

3.1    Complete overhaul of main scoreboard

3.2    Honours Boards -update

4- Anyone have a power cleaning device to clean the mats? -see Simon to arrange. 

4.    Of course during the summer Lilian and Bill have been very very busy transferring all info from old IT system to new and of course preparing your leagues ( several times due to late withdrawals or unforeseen problems) So once again BIG THANKS to you both and all the helpers during the summer. 

5.    Warning -There are likely to be teething problems with the new IT system  in the opening weeks so be patient and count your blessings  and of being a member of a great club. 

6.    REMEMBER £4pp RINK FEES NOW

Newsletter
11th November 2024

1.    Top Club -unfortunately drawn away from home at Gallow but a close run thing winning  on two of the five disciplines, so close. 

2.    Health and Safety – lets think about the other members  and not put clothes on backs of chairs. We have changing rooms and hangers a plenty. 

3.    Acle High School – with  a new a Head of PE at the local High School we will be hosting pupils for a ‘Have a go at Bowls’ day in July. 

4.    Denny Cup -this Saturday agst Gallow again, come and support your team. 

5.    Club Comps – entries now closed and it looks as if we will have to open up on a few Sunday evenings to get them all in -bit like the old days when we used to have 2 sessions on Sundays. 

6.    Sponsors – it was good to see members taking advantage of the visit from Lucas and Whyllis ,Solicitors, on Wednesday- Watch for the next date. 

7.    Broadband -we will be writing to the local MP requesting support for better broadband for the club. 

8.    Membership – Acle are the second largest indoor bowls club in Norfolk on last years figures with County Arts as highest at 446 members and Acle second with 422 but with the new members who have joined us this year we could be top dogs next season. 

Newsletter
14th October 2024

MEMBERSHIP - still some outstanding membership fees not paid -sort it this week please to save Lilian, even more unnecessary work chasing, and/or your team being penalised for playing a non-member.

LOCKERS – we have some lockers available -see Lilian or Simon, or leave a message with the Stewards.

U30S NATIONALS -well done to the players who represented the club in the U30s, we have some more players to choose from next season and the opposition will lose some.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – we will again be hosting our Canadian friends in preparation for their entry in the World Bowls at Potters.

WB TICKETS – have you booked your tickets?  We have again been offered some great rates. The club always pay in advance so if you order tickets you will have to pay even if you have to cancel.

COUNTY LEAGUE -great start to the season by our A teams.

Macmillan Nurses - the draw will be made at noon on Friday 18th October -not enough tickets sold yet, for this excellent Charity, and there are some great prizes to be won.

CLUB COMPS – entry forms will soon be on display for most of our club competitions.

SPONSORS – We are pleased to report that Lucas and Whyllis, Rhino, and MG Driveways have all renewed their sponsor ship for the coming season.  Denis would like to add to the list, so anyone know of a Company who would wish to work with us, and we with them, of course. Have a chat with Denis. We could do with a motor dealership, so anyone changing their car soon have a word with the senior sales or general manager.

STEWARDS -just need a couple more Stewards to ease the workload of others. Full training given and salary doubled every year, and top Steward gets an extra sprout at the Christmas dinner.

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.