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Updates to the Website
The Roll Up page is a sub page of “About us” and has been updated to include revisions to the Roll Up arrangements regarding the “Rink Book”.
In addition, an addendum to the competition rules has been added to the Competition Rules page. If you have entered any of the competitions, you should read the additional information provided in the “Addendum to Rules”.
Men’s League division 1 and League division 3
Both leagues need more players to add their names to the list’s of the new season’s games otherwise we may end up not being able to provide full teams in the first few matches. If anyone is not sure about playing in the league teams, put your doubt’s behind you and just give it a try by adding your name to the list(s), you have nothing to lose, but a lot to gain in representing your Club.
Notification about change in match start times
The start time of the men’s Double Fours on May 5 and the Top Club match on May 11 have been changed fro 10.00am to 11.00am
Cancelled Mens Tuesday Triple matches and Mixed Friday Triple matches
Due to low numbers signing up for both of these competitions, the number of allocated match days is far too many than are required. Each competition has had 4 matches cancelled and they are as listed below. It's a great shame. Not too many years ago the Tuesday night triples had to have two leagues and played on 6 or 7 rinks because of the number of players involved . That amount of players meant a good social evening after matches.
Men's Tuesday Triples Cancelled:- 14 May, 21 May, 28 May and 04 June.
Mixed Friday Triples Cancelled:- 24 May, 31 May, 07 June and 14 June.
St Georges Day Match
Just to let everybody know, we have so many members wanting to play in the St George's Day match we will have to have two sessions. The first starting at 1.00pm and the second starting at 3.00pm. E-mails will be sent out to the members.
Durrington Short Mat League
The final league table is available to view on the match report page.
Short Mat Finals Matches 2024
To view details of all finals matches, go to our "Competitions Page" and then click or tap on the sub page titled "Short Mat Finals matches 2024", then click or tap on the link.
Cancellation
Unfortunately we have had to cancel this month’s Bingo evening on Friday March 15th due to Jan’s upcoming operation.
The list will be kept on the board and used for the next month’s Bingo evening on Friday April 12th, however, if you cannot make it that evening, please cross your name off. Apologies to all, we hope you understand.
Spring Lunch
A notice has gone up in the Club House giving all the information for the Spring Lunch being held on 21st March. Please do get your names down with your menu choices. 2 courses are £20 and 3 courses are £25, monies to be paid by 14th March.
Cash only please, in an envelope, put into the Social Box in the Clubhouse. We have been given a lovely selection of food, but if you have any queries re the menu, please contact Jan Johnson.
Open Day
For anyone taking a look at our website thinking about taking up bowls for the first time or just simply wanting to have a go at bowling, we have the answer for you. On Sunday May 19th between 10.00am and 4.00pm, we have a free open day at our club for complete beginners or even those who have played once or twice and want more instruction and possibly looking to join a bowls club. All you need is a pair of flat soled shoes or trainers (no heels) and we will provide the bowls and other equipment. It is totally informal and very friendly and we will demonstrate how to bowl and try out the game yourself on our green with experienced bowlers and coaches on hand to help you though out the day.