NEWSLETTER
27th January 2025

Boiler -Good news we have now received another grant towards replacing our boiler, this time from the Basham Charity to the tune of £2000-00 .Our other 2 benefactors were Acle Parish Council with £1000-00 and Broadland DC with £7500-00. Any shortfall will be met from the Recreation Centre and the replacement is scheduled to take place early May. Not one penny comes from our club funds thanks to the work of Denis. No wonder they call him ‘Arkright’.

Sponsor – just remember when you are purchasing a new car we are looking for a Car Dealership sponsorship deal -Over to you.

Re-spots -just a reminder to say we re-spot in domestic competitions

Junior raffle – raised 109 and we already have 91 in pot so we already have 200 towards the prize money for next seasons junior competition.

November Potters visit – just a reminder that you can join a party of members going to Potters at Hopton next November -notice onNotice Board to sign up. You are not committed , if you sign, as we have not agreed a price yet.

NoviceLeague – we have had a good response so this will take place and we have closed the applications though if you missed out, leave a message at desk in case of call-offs.

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 

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. 

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
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
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.