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
17th January 2025
1. Junior Tourny – this Sunday Tim and a number of helpers are running a Junior Tournament at the club -all day -starting at 9-30am. Please call in and support and if unable to attend buy some raffle tickets. Entries are coming from all over the country so it is an opportunity to spot the 2030 World Champion to be and put a bet on while great odds no doubt.
2. Monday Night Mens League – a new Sets Format Monday Night Mens League starts on 10th February . The usual Monday Night League finished too soon this year, due to a glitch in the new system ,but it gave us the opportunity to experiment with a new league format. This league schedule is tight ,so no cancellations will be allowed ,and if in difficulty one of the ladies can step in as a sub ,or just play with 2 players.
3. Promotion/Relegation – we are getting to that stage when captains are beginning to look at their teams position in the leagues so just to make a point that where we have 2 divisions in a league the only guarantee is that if you win the 2nd Div you will be promoted . We are never sure how many teams may withdraw or new teams enter and so to make sure we have ,wherever possible ,equal teams in each division some teams who thought they may be relegated ,may not be, and say a team coming 2nd in the 2nd Div may not be promoted.
4. Bar closed – from Mon 20th to Fri 24th this coming week for redecoration.
5. Too keen – when the bell goes off it is not the start of the Grand National so please be patient and allow sufficient time for the previous users of the rink to vacate.
6. Taylor Aces -would the members who kindly loaned their Aces to our Canadian friends please remove them from the office . Our thanks
7. Novice league experiment-there is a notice on the main board advertising a new league for those who have only just started or only played for 2 yrs. Entries can be made as individuals or teams . It will be an Open 3 bowls pairs league, men, ladies or mixed. Start date 21st February on Fridays at 2-30 if sufficient entries.
Newsletter
21st January 2025
1. Village people – our very own ‘Village people’ team, who play in the Village League, would like it be known that it was not them who had been invited to Donald Trump’s Inauguration.
2. Mason trophy -hard luck ladies ,going out by 1 shot on an extra end -the sport can be cruel at times.
3. U21s Tourny -went off well as we expected this Sunday -congrats to Tim on organising and we hope it will now be an annual event. Anyone like to present a Trophy?
Our thanks to all the markers for giving up their time and helping. Not many clubs could host such an event.
4. Novice league -reminder to sign up so we can gauge the need for such a league.
5. Competitions -all going well -well done everyone for co-operating with play by dates.
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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