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NEWS & NEWSLETTER

 

Just a reminder that tomorrow the Saturday Gang will meet at 9am to finish off the chores of putting the green to bed for the winter.  If you can spare a couple of hours it would be most appreciated.  Thank you to those who have already responded.

 

Saturday 9th November, 6.30pm

MAJORITY RULES QUIZ

We have a good number already signed up, but there's still plenty of room for more, so why not come along and join us.  No little grey cells required I assure you.  We're here to have fun.  Drop me an email or give me a ring if you'd like me to add your name to the list.

There is a complete absence of names on the Nominations list for the Executive positions on the committee.  If you would like to stand, or indeed know someone who might be interested please give it some serious thought.  Likewise there are several Club Official posts still with no volunteers.  I'm sure I don't need to emphasise to you all that the Club will only prosper with the help of its volunteers and it's down to us all to help in whatever way we can.  If you need any information on any of the positions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Hope to see many of you on the 9th November

regards

Janet

AGM 2024

I have posted the NOMINATION FORM for Executive Committee posts and APPLICATION FORM for Club Officials posts on the main Notice Board in the Club House.

Vice President Colin Wagstaff will step up to President for 2025. and he has nominated Sylvia Shalders to take on the role of Vice President.  This will be voted on at the AGM.  

The other Executive positions - Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary all become vacant at the AGM, so nominations are required for these posts.  Please do not enter a member's name without first consulting them as to whether they wish to stand.  If you would like to stand for one of these posts then make it known to another member so that you can be nominated.

All these posts will be voted for at the AGM on Friday 29th November.

On the other form - Application for Club Officials - we invite applications for all positions.  You do not need to be nominated for these so if you would like to become more involved and take on a role within the club, then please add your name.  Where there is more than one application for a post then a vote will be taken at the AGM.

Both these forms are attached for information purposes.

If you have any proposals to be put to the AGM these should be received by the Secretary (Janet Horwood) 3 weeks before the date of the AGM.  The last date to receive proposals therefore is 8th November.  These proposals need to be seconded and signed by at least 4 other life or full members.

You will be reminded of the date of the AGM by email 2 weeks before when a copy of the Agenda will also be sent.

All Members are welcomed and encouraged to attend the AGM but only Life and Full Members are eligible to vote.

Janet

 

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

I cannot believe that the Stamford League has now finished for the season, the Club Triples League has reached its conclusion and we are fast approaching Club Finals Days on 1st and 8th of September – please make a note in your diaries to come and watch the matches.

There are just a couple of semi finals yet to be played and I will then be sorting out the running order for the two finals days.  Congratulations to all who have reached the finals. 

Will all trophy winners from last year return their cups to the club – polished and shining please.  Either put behind the bar or out of sight in the storeroom at the back of the ladies’ changing room.   Thank you.

I do need volunteers to work the score boards on Finals Days, so if you would like to do one, please let me know. 

Wednesday Chummy mornings and Sunday Coaching and Casual bowling will continue until the end of September.  There will, of course, be no Sunday coaching or casual bowling on 1st and 8th September when Club Finals will be taking place.

There are still 5 Thursday and 4 Saturday friendlies left on the fixture list.  The availability sheets are on the board, so why not consider playing one of these before the season finishes.

We have welcomed several new members during the year,  and we hope you are settling in well and enjoying this great game.  Next season we hope you will be getting more involved in the matches and the bowls that are on offer.  Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the committee members if you want any information of any sort.

We have recently had two very big events at the club, the visit from the Devonshire Touring Team and Beryl’s President’s Day, both of which were incredibly successful and enjoyable.  We received many plaudits from the folk from Devon who were mightily impressed with our Club and our hospitality.  I’d just like to take this opportunity to mention Sue Murrant,  who, together with Doreen Payne, Carol Stewart, Sandi Harper, Liz Naylor, Jenny Owen, Jackie Cole and Pat Harrison, worked miracles in the kitchen to serve two wonderful meals  – thank you ladies very much indeed. 

During the autumn and winter we hope to run some social events so that we all keep in touch and have a bit of fun at the same time.  At the moment we have 4 dates already confirmed and these are:

SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER – PRESENTATION LUNCH

WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER – SHORT MAT BOWLING COMMENCES - 7pm

                    (Contact Kath Rowlands for further details - 01572 723 928)

SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER – JANET’S MAJORITY RULES QUIZ

SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY – PAUL & SUE’S QUIZ

We also hope to run a Bingo Night and a Music evening – watch this space.  If anyone has any other suggestions or ideas, we would welcome them.

Enjoy the last few weeks on the green, let’s hope we have a bit of an Indian summer, particularly on Finals Days.