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

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
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.