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
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
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
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.
Norfolk’s Leading Indoor Bowls Club
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.
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
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
25th November
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.
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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.
Trial Federation Competition
The club ran a trial of the once popular Federation Village league contest by 4 outdoor clubs - Martham, Freethorpe, Acle & Great Plumstead. It ran over 3 evenings and was played in a terrific friendly atmosphere.
The team from Acle St Edmunds came out as winners and the trophy was presented by Barney who organised the event. The village league may be making a comeback!
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.
Thursday Mixed Pairs D2
Tuesday Morning Mixed Triples
Friday Morning Triples
Thursday Mixed Fours
Friday Morning Triples
