A completely new Scoreboard system has just been installed in the club complete with two 85” TV’s. The Rink Scoreboards are controlled by individual remote control handsets at the end of each rink to alleviate the need to step up out of the green to change the scores. Also, two 85” TV’s will display County League match scores and other competitions. At other times they will be used for displaying adverts from club sponsors. The central display boards are being redesigned and modernised in the near future.
The Club would like to thank both Bill Downie & Ian Anderson for all the hours spent installing and setting up the system saving the club thousands of pounds in the process
Newsletter
1st January 2025
A HAPPY AND HEALTHY 2025 TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
1. Lost bowls? -we have a set of 4M black Drakes pride Professional Bowls in the office,with a red aeroplane logo and Gt Plumstead stickers -any body know who they belong or whether we have them for sale for club funds?
2. Extra Rinks Free – we have a number of rinks free at 4-30pm on the 3rd and 10th January as there is no junior bowling.
3. Batteries -there is a collection of batteries in the Brian Grint room -anyone know who they belong to or if being collected for a Charity.
4. Old clothes – it seems a shame to have to say farewell to 4 blazers on the clothes rack -surely someone could make use of them before they are placed in clothes recycling centre.
5. David our Canadian , sends his thanks to everyone for making his stay with us so enjoyable. His bowls partner, a Kiwi, arrives on Saturday., and the Dutch on Tuesday the 7th.
6. Denis has an apprentice IT guy called Bill who is refreshing our website -take a look.
7. Sponsor – we could do with another sponsor so anyone who has a friend in high places who wishes to be engaged with one of the top bowls clubs in the country, please have a word with Denis and ‘Arkright ‘will be released.
GOOD LUCK TO OUR LADIES WHO ARE DOING US PROUD WITH RUNS IN THE VIVIENNE, MASON AND YETTON NATIONALS. Denis has made room in the trophy cabinet.
Newsletter
9th January 2025
- Cancelled games – those captains who cancelled games and re-arranged them BUT failed to notify the office of the new re-arranged date will likely be receiving a note from the office of their cancelled games new date SO ignore this new date ,if in fact you have re-arranged your match and return the latest notice from the office with your re-arranged date as confirmation
- Those who have not re-arranged their matches these notices are your new dates for your matches. -thanks to the work undertaken by Barbara.
- Sunday 26th January – we will be opening up in the evening at 6-00pm so a chance for you to arrange your club comps or casual roll-up.
- Bar closure – we published the wrong dates in last News -the bar will be closed from Mon Jan 20th until Fri 24th -tho it is hoped it will be open by lunchtime on the 24th.
- We wish our new friends from Canada ,New Zealand and Thailand all the best run of the greens at the World Championships at Potters over the next 2 weeks.
On the Charity Day the Club hosted a competition to raise money and made £920.00 for Cancer Research UK. Simon Elliott`s team were winners and received the Simon Ollie Plate which was presented to them by Ken Scott-Greenard`s sister and Ollie's auntie Lisa. Barney, ken and Meryl would like thank everyone who took part and contributed in making such a fantastic amount of money. Also thanks go to Jane, Edna and Linda for their help , not forgetting Barney`s daughter in obtaining such a wonderful selection of raffle prizes. We are so grateful to those people who donated them.
Acle IBC are well known for their hospitality and charity work and we applaud them for allowing this event to happen.
Our Ladies A team are Champions once more
Huge congratulations go out to Acle’s Ladies ‘A’ team who have once again won the Norfolk Championship 2023/24 in fine style.
WELL DONE LADIES
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
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
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. 🎄
Thursday 27th October 2023 saw the club host Norfolk VIP’s to celebrate the club's 30th anniversary. After a very enjoyable 18 ends of play which Acle won on all 6 rinks, a dinner was had by all. In recognition of his devotion to the club for all 30 years, the club presented Denis with a voucher to the value of £500 to be used on a well earned holiday. He was also presented with a plaque from all members as well as another plaque from The Norfolk Indoor Bowls Association.
International Visitors
The club was host to several International players getting in some practice before the play at the Potters World Bowls tournament.
Pictured are David (English) & Gary (New Zealander), both representing Canada and Darren (English) & Frank (Netherlands), both representing Thailand.
We wish them all the best of luck at Potters.
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Internal League winners 2023/24
Congratulations to all the internal league winner this season. Above are some of the winners. If you’d like your team picture to be added, send in your photo or ask a member of staff to take a photo for you.
Acle Shirts make their North American Debut
Proud to say that acle indoor shirt made there outdoor pairs debut yesterday in Kitchener.
They played in the Bill Bottiger Memorial Tournament. It is a very popular event in honour of Canada's most decorated players. The shirts went 3-0 and just fell short in the points accumulated for the day and finished a respectable third place.
The shirts were very well like by all and got some good attention.
Colin Starkings in Barbados
Bill Downie in The Maldives
Jayne Routledge in Cyprus
Edna Land in Lanzarote
Charlie Meechan in Malaga
Barry McGrath in Cyprus
Julie & Jackie on a bridge in South of Milan. Porta Vicoinese.
Wendy in Borneo
Sue, David, Brian & Colin in the Caribbean
Alan & Sally Davies in Madeira (+ Ronaldo)
Steve & Sally Webb at Monte Mar BC, Gran Alacant
Wouldn’t it be great if we could show more pics like this from around the world?
Please send them in and we’ll add them to this gallery
Thursday Mixed Pairs D2
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