November 25th
QUIZ NIGHT starts at 8pm Teams of 4 Cost £4.00 per team
Our quiz master Is Steve Leighfield.
December 16th
Xmas Draw 7.30pm with a Sing-a-Long Bingo all Christmas Bingo (if we have time).
December 31st
Join us to see 2024 in, starting time 8.00 – 8.30 we are lucky to have the pleasure of ‘ The Old Boys Band’ (Bob, Keith and Richard) to entertain us.
Dear Member
The current Committee are keen to implement a management plan that will see the Club
move towards financial sustainability, exploring all potential income streams, whilst driving
down operating costs where possible.
To that end, we have now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can help us
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In summary, the scheme is best presented by the video, featuring Erdington Court Bowls
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Please give your support to this initiative.
Ian Dandy
Chair
Congratulations to Team H who maintained their strong form with a final points tally of 23 to win the League and take the Champions Trophy.
Teams C and G were level on 16 points going into the final match but unfortunately for them they both lost so the runners up position was decided on points difference and Team G just managed to pip Team C at the post with a single point in it.
Team G
Team C
Well done to all the Teams for their efforts throughout the season and thank you to all the stand ins who supported the Teams when called on. Special Thanks to Ashlee Lin who covered 11 of the 14 matches for various teams.
Not played since 2016 it was great to restart the Annual Challenge match between Highworth and Stratton Churchways.
Six rinks took battle over 18 ends and after some great play from home and away it was Stratton who retained the Challenge winning on 4 of the rinks.
After the hosts provided a lovely buffet tea and Highworth look forward to welcoming Stratton next year.
On a thankfully bright Sunday, in stark contrast to the forecast, over 30 members met for a fun afternoon of bowls.
Members played three, 7 end games, being drawn each time into different teams, rinks and playing positions.
Each player kept their own score, with only team shots for counting for their final total. After 21 ends, which flew by, Mick Woolmer had amassed 40 shots, winning by a margin of 13 over second place Neil Biles.
Members then adjourned to the clubhouse to continue their social drinking and to partake of the raffle and American Buffet.
The day raised over £200 for the club but more importantly members enjoyed each others company and got to know each other a little bit more.
Many thanks to Christine and Neil for arranging the day and to
those that helped them make it a success.
There are plans for another in August and a very different event in September so keep a look out for the info on these.