We will open indoors as soon as we can but here are the latest EIBA Guidelines. ROADMAP OUT OF LOCKDOWN HOW INDOOR BOWLS IS AFFECTED Following the Prime Minister’s Statement to Parliament this week on how the Government propose to ease lockdown restrictions and offer the Country a route back to a more normal life, …
The Maceys have reported that the cafe roughly where Richmond Ice Rink stood is indeed open and can recommend their sausage baps. More news as the duvets were discarded, the fleeces and jackets adorned as many of you stepped out in yesterday’s sunshine. Nadine reported that having seen no one for ages, she passed Beryl, …
Happy Birthday, Di! We hope you have a good day – the sun has come out for you. We hope there is tea and cake lined up, if not jelly and ice cream! Looking forward to seeing you and Dick back at the club when we’re allowed groups of 6 at the end of March. …
“WAKEY, WAKEY!” * Weather forecast is really good for today and the weekend, so make the most of your daily exercise and get outside. Take your own mug and get a take-away coffee/tea. Some shops reduce the drink charge if you have your own mug. I’m not sure if the cafe roughly where Richmond Ice …
Apologies that I missed the actual day! I hope you had coffee and cake to celebrate your only lockdown birthday! Fortunately most of us will only get one of those, unlike March/April babies.
For those of you who like Lidl or are curious, the new one in East Twickenham, between the club and Richmond Bridge, opens today. The Deer Park Primary School are moving into the two floors above it. The store includes a bakery (yummy), toilets (good news) and ample parking – although that might not be …
BOWLS ENGLAND LOOKS FORWARD TO START OF 2021 OUTDOOR SEASON 22nd February, 2021 by Matt Wordingham Today’s roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions enables Bowls England, counties and affiliated clubs to prepare with confidence for the 2021 outdoor season. The Prime Minister’s announcement confirmed that outdoor affiliated bowls clubs will be able to open from 29 …
Somewhere around Step 3, Cambridge Park will be a polling station and we can go nightclubbing at the end of June. Weyhey!
There was an amusing article in Saturday Times’ magazine (there are others) from Giles Coren regarding the number of cooking shows there are on television and cooking is no longer fun. An excerpt from near the end … Now, cooking is literally all we do. And when I say cooking, I mean digging out whatever …
You may remember that last Sunday I asked if any of you had used Park Lane Stables in Teddington. They were desperatelylooking for donations in order to keep the stables running and prevent the landlord selling up when the lease runs out in May. Shiriey O responded saying their grandaughter had had some rides there …
Well the temperature has certainly risen – 10C at the moment and going up to 14C! It’s a shame the sun isn’t out but maybe that will come later. Not a lot to report today except the news that family maybe able to make visits to care homes and hold hands with their loved ones …
Well Kevin K was a happy boy last night! It’s good when your team have a win be it local, county, professional or country. Brenda D has been glued to the tennis. There were some unbelievable shots in the Nadal match. Tsitsipas scraped through but it could have gone either way. Djokavic is currently on …
It’s going up to 17-18 C at the weekend. That’ll almost be shorts weather. Probably a good time to go and survery the ravages of winter on the gardens and see what needs digging up and check on the spring flowers about to show their colours. Really looking forward to that. Meanwhile today it just …
Shrove Tuesday. How did that come round so quickly? I made American Pancakes from “Nigella Bites”. Sometimes, I have bacon and maple syrup on them but today it’s blueberries, raspberries and Greek yogurt (other yogurts are available). We used to go to the dentist in Dorking (a squash plyaing friend started his practice there) and …
Not that I particularly fancy going anywhere where I have to cook but a chance of seeing someone else’s four walls could be the opening we’ve all been looking for. Good Friday is 2nd April (thank goodness it’s not 1st), so not too long to wait. Schools opening 8th March – get the teachers vaccinated, …
Think we’d better gloss over this morning’s cricket. What happened? Over confidence? Wales had a great win yesterday which will mean Ian and Luigi will be very happy today but the Scottish contingent will feel robbed. England, however, bounced back with extra verve with their 41-18 win over Italy. Keep it up lads! The Australian …
Just back from the Saturday newspaper loop and met Tricia G en route, so we socially distanced walked into Richmond before going our separate ways. She is well, jabbed and as fed up with the restrictions as the rest of us! Caught up with both Reg and George on the phone. They are also looking …
Mike & Tina are moving house today. It’s not raining and it’s not windy which is a plus but it’s not shorts weather either. We wish them good luck today and hope they’ll be very happy in their new home – still in Middlesex, so great for bowling! An email from Ann D yesterday confirmed …
We think it’s cold down here. I cannot imagine what -21 C feels like and don’t think I want to know either! How are you? Mixed messages in the news regarding staying at home on one hand and then saying obesity is greatest killer. Wrap up warm and get out for a walk even if …
So here we are, at the start of the Cambridge Park Bowling & Sports Club Centenary Year and we’re missing two vital roles! Norman has suggested that, you, the members send us your nominations. We have some special matches arranged so meeting, greeting players and officials will be part of the roles, as well as …
The English supporters won’t have minded that I forgot about the rugby yesterday. However, our Scottish contingent must have been leaping up and down with their earned win at Twickenham. On the plus side, the England supporters would have been over the moon with the cricket yesterday and a double century for Joe Root and …
That is such brilliant news! Outdoor socialising – hooray – we will be able to talk to our friends face-to-face not down zoom or skype or the like. It also looks good for the outdoor green opening at the end of April – another big yippee! Let’s hope we can get a few weeks of …
Brilliant news on the vaccine front. 10 MILLION! Is anybody in the club still waiting to be done ?! It’s also brilliant news that it seems to prevent one from spreading the virus. That is essential if we’re to get out of this hole. It made me thing of the song from The Greatest Showman …
I guess the news about Sir Captain Tom Moore departing this earthly world yesterday was not totally surprising. It would have been more than remarkable to beat pneumonia and Covid at any age, but it was just one step than he didn’t make. What he did leave was the opening for many others to follow …
Apart from a lot of live bowls from Australia which you can find via YouTube and Facebook, the Australian Open Tennis starts this weekend, but Brenda D has said that the ATP warm up tournament in Melbourne is also viewable online. If you have Amazon Prime Video, go to Sports and you can watch it …
I’m sure Monday was washday or was it Friday? The mangle eventually being replaced by the twin tub, hauling the soggy washing out of one bit and dropping it into the other. The machine creeping off its spot due to the vibrations; putting your hands on the lid and talking and it made your voice …
Hope you all stayed dry yesterday although I’m sure Lucy and Merve will have got wet at some point! I was wrong about the pigeons looking miserable on Richmond Lock Bridge yesterday. Not one in sight. They’d all gone into hiding, as had the seagulls! I saw one goldfinch on the feeder . Mind you …
Boy is it wet out there! We are lucky as most of us don’t have to venture outside our homes today. Not so for the birds as they have to move from their cosy tree/bush and get some food for them and their families. The ducks and swans and geese won’t care, but I bet …
So, it’s stopped raining, the sun is almost trying to come out; the daylight hours are getting longer; the hyacinths are breaking free from their green sheaths and I gather the snowdrops are out in Kew Gardens. We have to battle through another month of lockdown – and February is always a hit-and-miss month regards …
Kevin emailed yesterday. You will remember that he spent nearly a fortnight in hospital battling Covid. Dawn, I don’t know if you read or viewed the article on the use of Oximeters for monitoring the %age of oxygen in your blood last Wednesday on the BBC. Well when I was discharged from hospital, 2 weeks …
Well it was a very well deserved win of the World Championships. It didn’t matter what Greg did as Mark just came back another bowl even better. I thought the shot in the second end when Greg was holding 4, then Mark’s running bowl hit the target but cruelly dribbled through to take the shot, …
Thanks to another of our home reporters, Ann D, who spotted the semi-final was starting at 1.05 pm yesterday. Ann has also noted that the Final starts at 1.50 pm today, so make sure you’ve finished your lunch in good time to settle down with a tea/coffee for what should be a great match. The …
After disappointing news that both Wayne Willgress and Perry Martin had tested positive for Covid in the Friday morning test, it meant their quarter-final became void and put Mark Dawes straight into Sunday’s final. The quarter-final is the furthest either of the players have reached in this tournament, so they must be absolutely devastated. We …
Wow. Did you see Katherine Rednall v Alex Marshall – a match of two bowlers right at the top of their game. One drew to within 6″ of the jack, then the other drew inside it, then the first one nudged the jack away for a draw counteracted by a further draw end after end …
I hope you all managed to see a bit more of the matches than I did yesterday. I’d better not comment about how well they’re playing as it nearly put the KoD on Stuart Anderson yesterday! Katherine Rednall came through with a good win, as did Simon Skelton. Neither Devon Cooper nor Jack Bird managed …
Some more great matches yesterday. I missed all but the tie break of Mervyn King and Mark Dawes yesterday but Ann Bamber reported from West Molesey that it was a great match all the way through! She is thoroughly enjoying watching but like the rest of us would rather be playing. Perry Martin had a …
Tuesdays are always a rush as it’s recycling day so an added task before getting to the office at 8.00 am. It comes around every week, so I don’t know why it comes as a surprise! There was a brilliant turnaround with Devon Cooper v Julie Forrest yesterday. When they were on opposite sides in …
A lot of you have been called for your jabs and some are still waiting. You might like to see/hear this
Chilly Monday morning! Two good mixed pairs semi finals yesterday although the English pair of Devon Cooper & Les Gillett were outplayed by Julie Forrest & Stuart Anderson who were definitely on their game. The Final v Carla Banks & Rob Paxton is on Wednesday at 3.45 pm. Today’s games: 10.00 am Julie Forrest …
… You can spend the time removing the bobbles from your jumpers (1 of 50 suggestions in the Times to deal with cabin fever). Have any of you reached that stage yet?! Excellent singles matches again yesterday. Katherine did well to turn the game around, not that she played badly in the first set. …
Another week goes by. It sort of flies but doesn’t if that makes sense. I’m just gearing myself up for a wet walk. Listening to the rain on the skylights wasn’t conducive to my normal early start. Alexa says it’s +2C, so that’s better than -2C isn’t it? Did you see Greg & Bekki …
Some close matches yesterday with Julie Forrest only taking the lead against Jason Banks in the tie break ends and Greg Harlow had a lucky escape from Andy Thomson MBE. Did Andy really mean to play his last bowl out that wide? I’m really sorry to see he will be retiring from the World Bowls …
Ann B kindly sent this in for our ladies. Actually I think it works quite well for our chaps too! THOUGHTS OF AN OLDER PERSON An anonymous non-rhyming poem for the ‘silver aged’ Remember that we old folks are worth a fortune with silver in our hair, gold in our teeth, stones in our …
I refer of course to the brilliant ones as well as the ones a yard short of the jack! Yesterday, one of the commentators was mentioning that practice sessions on the portable rink can only be 2 at a time (those in support bubble) instead of the usual 4 and someone had booked an 11.30 …
A bit late as my pc wasn’t playing ball or bowls! Wayne Wilgress (Eng) and Michael Stepney (Scotland) are now in play just into final end of first set At 2.00 pm Paul Foster MBE (Scotland) plays Sam Barkley (Ireland – I think!) at 3.45 pm Stewart Anderson (Scotland) v Andrew Walters (Eng) – Andrew …
It was somewhat unusual that Kevin K hadn’t responded to recent posts but he emailed earlier today and, with his permission, I am copying his email below, which makes me well up every time I read it. Below is a quick summary of what has been occurring with our family of the past few weeks. …
In case you hadn’t realised the World Bowls Championships are on at Potters in Norfolk, yesterday afternoon saw Greg Harlow & Ellen Falkner go through to the Final of the Open Pairs to play Mark Royal & Jamie Chesney next Monday. There are four matches today which you can watch via the World Bowls Facebook …
Seventh Day of this lockdown. Can’t believe we haven’t completed a full week yet. If the November lockdown dragged, this one might drag more … unless we find some things to do. Keep watching the World Bowls Championships on Facebook or YouTube – they’re only17 days in total and that’ll be it for another year, …
Great to have the bowls via the internet. I seem to have watched four games already. If you can watch on YouTube or another catch up system, Paul Foster and Alex Marshall played a brilliant game. Who wouldn’t want a lead playing shots like that every end? Hands up those who would like to be …
Although we haven’t seen her for a year or more, Kath was a regular supporter at nearly all of Ken’s matches for years and years and years. Both were very good friends with Brenda and Dave S with whom they regularly shared leisure time. I’m sure a certain curry house in Surbiton was favoured monthly …
You can watch it on YouTube (as well as all the previous years’ matches) https://www.youtube.com/user/WorldBowlsTour or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/worldbowlstour or on the wearejustapp.co.uk on your smart phone if you have one. A few changes to the line up but the Open Pairs starts at 10.00 am today Match 1st Round Quarter Finals …
Courtesy of one of Isle of Wight Ron’s friends…. SERIOUS LOCK DOWN ADVICE Everyone PLEASE be careful because people are going crazy from being locked down at home! I was just talking about this with the microwave and the toaster while drinking my tea, and we all agreed that things are getting bad. I didn’t …
It’s a spam email doing the rounds. Don’t click on anything either!
It is feeling like a day when a balaclava would be a good option of headwear! However, the sun is shining and if you manage to get out for even a short while, it should help your Vitamin D levels (although not as much as in the summer months! Did anyone else besides Isle of …
Congratulations to Peter and Gill Chapman for all their hard work in decorating their house. A terrific amount of work for which everyone who donated and every Cancer Research recipient must be extremely grateful.
This National Lockdown may mean we cannot open for bowls for a few weeks but, in the long run, we should be safer as more vaccinations will be done during this time. Gerry is still on for his second jab soon. Hooray! (I looked online and there are now more than 12 million ahead of …
Assuming nothing dramatic happens between now and Friday morning, you can keep up to date via FB screening or YouTube with this year’s Championships at Potters https://www.pottersholidays.com/world-bowls/world-bowls-championships-matches/ Details of players and match timings on the link above together with the link to the live streaming.
Any good suggestions for coffee etc with a friend besides the usual chain coffee shops? Tide Tables under Richmond Bridge – coffee is good and there are a few benches concreted in, so a chance to sit down – or take a bin liner to sit on the wall. Don’t lean back! On the opposite …
Listening to Good Morning Sunday today and thir theme was Clinging on to Christmas. Some people have Christmas presents under the tree awaiting the day that the family can come round again be it Easter or August. Although it’s not twelfth night yet, many are leaving the decorations up for another couple of months to …
I thought you might like to know what day of the week it is! The time of Betwistmas normally drags but it seems to be dragging more this time. We can’t even go mooching around the January sales and there’s only so much time one can spend in a supermarket for entertainment. Still, there’s plenty …
A new day, a new chapter, a new year. We’re moving forward. Time for fresh air! … And that is just what Sarah (camera woman), Lucy and Merve (now undisguised as Olive) did! Anyone like to share their New Year’s Resolutions? Real and ‘pie-in-the-sky’ resolutions accepted!
Well, what a year! It’s probably one that none of us would like to see repeated in our lifetime. It all started so promising then March arrived and the invisible virus that had been lurking under cover suddenly turned the world upside down. On the positive side, people looked out for their neighbours, their family …
Trevor will be very pleased as there was a hard frost which means the worms start going further underground and improving that soil – not sure if it’s because they aerate it by making holes or just chomp away and the nutrients they need but the green doesn’t. THe electrtician was in the Club doing …
I popped into Richmond Station Sainsburys in the hope they had a G9 lightbulb. OK, it was a long shot. However, I didn’t realise that they were sweeping the 2020 festive break under the carpet iand looking forward to ….. Let’s hope the vaccine arrives just as quickly as the Easter eggs! Very chilly …
2020 Christmas Day ticked off the list as another unusual ‘event’ day this year. On the plus side, having been out walking both yesterday and this morning, there was considerable lack of cans, bottles, glasses, party streamers etc on the paths, so that was good. Andy Knott, who will be familiar to some of you, …
And let’s raise a glass or a mug of something for those we have loved and lost. Gone but not forgotten.
Happy Birthday, John. We hope you are having a good day and steered clear of those reindeer! Norman has received the latest delivery of Centenary polo shirts and fleeces, so will be in touch after Christmas. Dancer and Prancer & Olive were out in training at the Club this morning and Comet and Cupid were …
Ann & Terry Macey would like to send best wishes for a Happy Christmas and the New Year to all the Club members. Ann also added that she will be having a big fund-raising raffle in 2021, so if you have duplicate Christmas gifts or ones you won’t use, please hang on to them and …
Whilst the hunt is on for those mischievous reindeers, I wanted to say thank you for all the emails that have been received. The Club has stayed open for play as much as possible, thanks to the drive of the Board directed by Ange’s healthcare professionalism with preparing and submitting the Risk Assessments with great …
Prancer – It’ll be Lonely This Christmas But Isle of Wight Ron has a different song … I’ll be Seeing You in All the Usual Places TODAY IS THE SHORTEST DAY – WHOOPEE! MORE DAYLIGHT HOURS FROM TOMORROW!
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement this afternoon (Saturday), we are very disappointed but we now have to close the Club for the next 14 days – this is up to and includes Sunday 3rd January – as we are placed under the Tier 4 restrictions. For several of you, this means you will unable to …
Aha, they found Prancer over there … between the trees! But where is Dancer?
Alas, the bar and kitchen will not be open for drinks and substantial meals today as we had hoped, so perhaps we can all raise a glass or a mug over our lunch to wish everyone a happy Christmas — we just have to use our imagination that we are all sitting in the same …
The reindeer are not ‘spaced’ out as on drugs(!), just spacing out on adjacent rinks in accordance with the Tier 3 guidelines even though it makes them a little bit sad not being able to try to outplay each other’s bowls on the same rink, although they could if they’re in a support bubble. However, …
Ok, so it’s Tier 3 from midnight tonight, but that means we will probably have to go back to solos and singles as it was pre-National Lockdown in November. Today is Tier 2, so if you want to play some pairs then book a rink. From tomorrow, it’s not a National Lockdown. The shops are …
Dancer and Prancer, ahead of the big event on 24th, took some time out on Saturday to focus on their socially distanced bowling!
Club looked pretty in the afternoon sky yesterday but not so wonderful in this morning’s rain. However, Trevor has been his green greenfingers to work and it looks great, doesn’t it? Thanks, Trevor. I haven’t heard from Kevin K after Friday night’s draw, but he said a week ago he would pay for the …
Today, Friday 11th December is Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children. Several people across the country are seen in festive attire to have fun whilst raising funds for children who need help in the way of food, clothing, home etc. Peter & Gill Chapman are also fund-raising for Cancer Research. A video …
Margaret B has not let the National Lockdown hours go to waste. What a brilliant display of talent! In previous years, if you’ve bought a crocheted poppy from the Club, it was Margaret who made them. She’s such a clever ‘girl’. Thanks for sending the photos (randomly placed!)
Norman had a good day yesterday with several shirts (including all the sapphire blue) being sold. He will be at the club on Wednesday and Friday at midday for sales and is taking orders for more shirts and first orders for the fleeces. With any luck the orders should be here in time for Christmas. …
Belated birthday wishes to both Pat S and Barbara P – apologies for missing them. We hope you were able to enjoy each of the days. I am sure there was tea and cake involved as you’re such good bakers!
Thinking ahead to our Centenary in 2021, Norman has bought some Centenary polo shirts for casual wear which are smart enough to reveal on Christmas Day when you’ve taken your Christmas Jumper off. Alternatively, they make a great Christmas present for family members. They cost £25 each and are really, really good quality with the Club …
As promised, here is the Chapman’s House ready for Christmas, but more importantly ready for anyone who would like to make a donation to Cancer Research. If you can get along to Whitton and put a few pounds in the box on the wall, it will help in the research for ways to treat and …
Great to see that rink bookings started flooding in yesterday with Richard D being the first kid off the block this afternoon and Peter J bringing up the rear tonight! Thank you. We are so pleased to be open again and your support through booking and playing is good all round. If you need rink …
As the National Lockdown was only 27 days in the end, we have sort of gained this extra day which could make it blast off. Is that more or equally as positive as a landing? I don’t think I want to watch 200+ people crushing each other to get inside the shops on Oxford Street, …
Having had a hunt around, it appears that the National Lockdown finishes tonight so Tier 2 comes into effect tomorrow on what would have been the Day 1 – National Lockdown Countdown. Psychologically ending the lockdown is a boost to our mental wellbeing even if we don’t fancy heading to the shops, pubs or cafes. …
Trevor was busy working on the outdoor green on Saturday. It looks very good indeed – getting into shape for the Centenary in 2021. Thank you, Trevor. In place of the odd squirrel or crow that likes to visit, we had a passing balloon on Sunday morning. As the trees shed the last of their …
Gill and Peter Chapman have their house all set up for their Christmas Fundraising in aid of Cancer Research. You can image what these will look like when the lights are switched on. Go and see for yourselves and if you can spare a donation, there is a collection box on the wall (which is …
Mike & Tina have 3 unwanted print cartridges if anyone would like them – free! And Dawn has one hp black cartridge No.364 Free to anyone who can use them. Ange and Des have suggested a Top Ten list of players from the British Isles – I’m assuming footballers but we can have a second …
Happy Birthday to the Queen of Cambridge Park Fundraising from all of us! We hope you have a good day, Ann, and the weather stays dry enough for you to walk along St Margaret’s Terrace and feed the ducks, but wrap up warm! Be sure to be back in time for tea though as it …
After the excitement of yesterday, the main stories seem to be the passing of Diego Maradona and which tier we’ll be in. I’m not a football fan, but I know a lot of you are. Was Maradona the best footballer of all time? Well done to Ann D who has made 4 Christmas Puddings and …
More upbeat news today – Christmas Family Bubbles with no doubt a smattering of Michael Buble songs but also it looks as if we can get back to bowls! The Cambridge Park Board meet on Thursday 3rd December at 11.00 am and it is hoped that approval will be received for re-opening for bowls for …
Was it only last year that Brian was enjoying a significant birthday as we headed off to Potters? We hope you have a great day, although it will be somewhat different this year – as with about 90% of our members’ birthdays. At least it looks as if your birthday month might well be able …
Sarah and Lucy (and Merve) got out in the fresh air today and enjoyed the sunshine. It was a glorious day – not too cold and no wind! Meanwhile Kevin L is the very proud owner of ‘Bernard’, a 1967 VX 1600 Variant which he inherited from his grandfather in 2004, …
Some days I have the attention span of a flea, although the memory of an elephant for trivia (the sort of which never comes up in a pub quiz1) Anyway, I have recentlly started listening to podcasts. Their length varies but you can stop and start and they’re a good option if an audible book …
It’s the weekend. It should be Yippee, it’s the weekend! but for most, it’s just another day as they are all rolling into one. Tomorrow is Stir Up Sunday, so today’s the day to check the store cupboards then go out to top up your dried fruit, flour, brandy etc to make your Christmas Cake. List …
There’s been a lot of good news about the vaccines arriving fairly quickly, some before Christmas and with our demographic age at the club, a lot should be near to the top of the queue. Hooray! However, there was an interesting discussion on the radio as to who should get the vaccines first, so here’s …
Margaret B kindly offered to lend me her book on The Poupart Family in the Borough of Twickenham 1874-1936 and a couple of other local history books to see if there was some useful information we could use for the Centenary. I collected it yesterday outside the club while out on an early lunch walk …
Hands up who has a petrol or diesel fuelled car? Hands up if you’re saving for a ‘green’ car? Hands up who will still be driving in 2030? So many questions. At least today’s news knocked Covid and Brexit off the top of the headlines! I was thinking 2030, that’s years and years away. It …
Another day checked off the 28 day countdown. It still looks a bit dodgy for after 2nd December but, anyway, we’ll keep our fingers crossed. Beryl Bassham’s daughter emailed on her behalf yesterday … Beryl started off her bowling career at Priory Park BC in Kew which, alas, closed after the summer of 2018. She …
I knew there was a reason for today’s late posting …. Ann & Terry weren’t feeding the ducks and geese at lunchtime, just enjoying their own flasks of coffee on St Margaret’s Terrace. (Ann was in the car.) I didn’t know it was called St Margaret’s Terrace until a photo came up on the St …
Some really good news – both Laurence and George H are now home from their hospital stays and both on the mend. Neither will be playing bowls all that soon but neither are we! We wish them well as they recouperate. The sun’s out now so a good time to get out in the fresh …
We’re in the teens! Hoo-bloomin’-ray! Chatted to a couple of people over the last few days and we all felt this lockdown was dragging more than the first. Maybe it’s because we’re not having to make a definite time to dash to the shops to buy food? How about you? Margaret B rang. She has …
Firstly, a belated Happy Birthday to Jim Parker who is alive and kicking in Rustington. His granddaughter has moved in to look after him, which he is very happy about. Secondly, check out Ann H’s response on the Day 21 post. What a brilliant story about her first bowls match! Thirdly, thanks to Breda who …
7 DAYS DOWN. HOORAY. WE’RE A QUARTER OF THE WAY THROUGH! There will be quite a few posts in the next couple of months as we look towards the Club’s Centenary next year. I’m a bit worried none of you seem to remember your first bowls match at the club – can you get your …
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Verse above extracted from the poem For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon
Welcome to a new day and brilliant news all over the news channels, radio stations and newspapers, following on from last night’s announcements! The Professor of Immunology (Daniel M Davis) from Manchester University was extremely positive about the vaccine, scoring it 8 out of 10. The 2 other points are (1) the difficulties is storing …
Has it really only been 4 and a bit days since we closed? Feels like a month! Good to socially distance bump into Eileen and Alan J and grandson in Osterley Park yesterday. The leaves are falling from the trees but there is plenty of space to walk around and the cafe is open for …
2020 A year when everything has changed What hasn’t changed is that millions gave up their lives for us today. Our parents, grandparents and other relatives fought for us in two world wars and other more recent battles striving for peace and freedom. We cannot thank them enough. In 2020 doctors, nurses and key workers …
I seem to have been out all day so apologies that this come so late in the day, although I am sure you’re not all sitting around waiting to see what pops up next. Hasn’t the weather been brilliant today? It wasn’t busy in Richmond at 9.00 am but I have just returned from walking …
One day down and only 27 to go of the National Lockdown and 197 days to the Anniversary of the first ever match at Cambridge Park! So, thinking ahead to our Centenary next year, I opened the photos that Paul Reynolds had dug up from the Middlesex archives. This included details of the opening match …
This arrived in my inbox from the EIBA last night. Please check it out and sign if you feel you can. (It’s not compulsory and I appreciate that not everyone likes to sign petitions. You have the right to choose whether to sign or not.) SAVE OUR SPORTS CAMPAIGN In light of the second national …
I thought it would look better if we counted down the days rather go upwards this time. I have copied this from the TOG’s (Terry Wogan’s Geezers & Gals) Forever Group Facebook page (permission was given) … Pooh woke up that morning, and, for reasons that he didn’t entirely understand, couldn’t stop the tears from …
Why is that, you ask? Well today, you can go out for elevenses and sit socially distanced with friends at a table. From tomorrow (assuming the lockdown is formally approved in the Commons this afternoon), you will only be able to get take-aways and have to stand somewhere to drink and/or eat with only one …
COVID-19 National Lockdown Statement Following the Government’s announcement on Saturday 31st October, it is with regret that all Indoor Bowls Clubs will have to close from 00.01 on Thursday 5th November 2020.This will mean that Clubs’ last permitted sessions will be the evening of Wednesday 4th November. The National Lockdown will be in place until …
The EIBA are going to update the clubs later but I think from Thursday, it will be pretty obvious! We will close the club from Guy Fawkes Day until Wednesday 2nd December and will update you should things change. There are all four rinks available today, tomorrow and Wednesday, so if you want to play, …
OK, so it was pretty depressing hearing the PM’s announcement last night. Whatever your views, let’s hope this is a joint effort for the good of the country. Today is Sunday and from today until Wednesday evening, all 4 rinks are available for booking for solo and singles (couple/partner/bubbles) play. If there is someone else …
As some of you will know, Richard spent his birthday walking around Kew Gardens and sent the following photos. So nice to see he had a new outfit for his birthday! Having enjoyed being warm and dry for a while, he then headed off around the gardens
There seems to be more serious talk of a National lockdown from Monday. There are still some rink slots available today and tomorrow if you want to get an hour or two of bowls in. Go on, you know you want to! Spotted on Facebook. Maybe Bill Gates is an exception? Wasn’t in 2015 …
Knew I’d missed something … Happy Birthday to Ranjani for today! Hope you having have a great day! And Happy Birthday to Richard D too! Keep the birthday dates coming through. At least we can all raise a glass or mug of something in celebration with you.
Bit late with today’s post. Sorry if you’ve been eagerly awaiting something highly interesting! We’re going to move to using all four rinks – hopefully from Sunday. I’m awaiting to hear back from David H and our web host – the wonderful man who has been accommodating all our rink booking needs over the last …
As no one is admitting to an electric blanket, I’ll go back to bowls. Namely the English Bowls Coaching Coaching Scheme Handbook from 1980. The Shots of the Game The draw shot has a numer of valutaionts – position; trail; rest; block; yard-on; wick (Apparently you don’t admit to playing a ‘fluke’ shot but just …
Update on George H. He’s still in West Middlesex, but alas no visitors allowed apart from his daughter. Please send him some positive thoughts. Yesterday’s breakfast radio show was talking about electric blankets. Have you got one? Do you used to have one and don’t bother now? Are hot water bottles more your thing? As …
Congratulations to Ray & Ranjani Verralls on their 30th Wedding Anniversary today. Modern celebrations call for diamonds, although traditionalists go for pearls! The choice is yours! In between celebrations, Ray is doing a brilliant job on securing the outdoor fixtures for next summer. Thank you!
A Baker’s Dozen online bookings so far, so we’re pleased some of you are able to play. For those looking for other things, we have a few more reading recommendations: Courtesy of Brenda D: The Kashmir Shawl by Rosie Thomas – “A sweeping epic Word War II romance novel” If I Die Before I …
We know some of you will have been missing your indoor bowls for the last week. We now have the option of booking to play either solo or singles, the latter if you meet the government criteria of “no mixing households indoors unless in a support bubble” We appreciate that not everyone wants to play …
Happy birthday to Val N, Lucy H and Laurence! Definitely not triples separated at birth! The sun isn’t quite up but it’s not raining and we hope you manage to get out and celebrate in some way or another with your famlies and/or on the golf course. Val & Laurence, may your day be full …
Sarah H has discovered this year’s Lonely Planet Guides. Full of informative and rewarding information for all. Once you’ve finished those, she also recommends The Snow Child by Eowtn Ivey, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. Thanks, Sarah Having looked at the outside edge of my jigsaw …
A reminder for those who want to play in the Middlesex Outdoor Competitions next summer and missed last week’s posting, please download the form, complete and send it to Norman by Thursday 29th October. Forms/cheques can be collected from the club to pass on. (If you play at a different outdoor club to CP, you …
Starting with some sad news on this wet and grey morning. Carol Bottright lost her battle with the brain tumour which was diagnosed in August. A very elegant lady with a certain aura about her who you could not fail to like. In turn, she exuded a great warmth towards everyone she met. She had …
Having put heads together and taking some advice, we hope to have an update on playing indoors in the next couple of days. Fingers crossed. I was reading on a post on Worldwide Facebook page, that there are bowlers out there living in a Tier 2 area who cannot bowl because their club is in …
Well Norman has started this challenge well … We tasted the results from an earlier batch on the last game of the outdoor season and they really are as good as they look! Yummy!
Bedding in the washing machine, an hour’s walk done, and what next? Dusting? Hoovering? Baking? Singing? Reading? Listening to the radio? Plenty of choice of course. Even if we don’t want to do any of those things, we can still count our blessings on what we have and still can do. If you live on …
Following the Board meeting this morning, it has been decided that we will need to close the club down for indoor bowling for the next fortnight from Saturday 17th October in order to meet the current EIBA Guidelines published in yesterday’s post. Sadly the Borough of Richmond including Cambridge Park will now be on the …
I hope this helps. Please do not sit indoors and mope about how awful it will be. If you wrap up and get out in the fresh air even if it’s only for 15-30 mins, it’s good. It really does make you feel better. Pick up the phone and ring a friend. They might be …
The Cambridge Park Board have an emergency meeting planned for 11.00 am Friday 16th October and we will update you further after that. In the meantime ….. NEW LOCAL COVID ALERT LEVELS WHAT IT MEANS TO INDOOR BOWLS CLUBS With the Government introducing a 3 tier system from 14th October 2020 to control COVID-19 the …
CAMBRIDGE PARK INDOOR CLUB SEMIS TO BE PLAYED BY 2100HRS ON 8TH NOV 2020 AND FINALS TO PLAYED ON 14TH / 15TH NOV 2020 MENS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL SEMI – PETER JUDGE versus LAURENCE GATFIELD FINAL – IAN DALE versus SEMI WINNER MENS CHALLENGE CUP FINAL SEMI – GRAHAM DALE versus BILL RUSH SEMI …
Ann & Archie Dale are once again offering coaching on Saturday or Sunday mornings (day to be decided) from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm to those brand new to bowling, or those new to Cambridge Park and indoor bowling, and/or those who wish to brush up on their skills to improve all round. If you …
We have two friendly matches arranged and sign up sheets are on the board for both. Saturday 24th October v Chertsey at 2.00 pm – Whites/Club Shirts Sunday 25th October v Shopland Select at 2.00 pm – GREYS/Club Shirts Saturday 17th October – Mixed Drive at 2.00 pm – 24 spaces available Sunday 8th …
Both lawn bowlers have been recognised for their work for lawn bowls. It’s a shame the BBC (there are other news/sports channels) haven’t mentioned them in their various reports. So now’s the chance to complete the Bowls England survey for our sport! England’s three-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Ellen Falkner has been awarded the MBE …
Having tried to work out the sign in and vouchers, the first go has appeared clumsy, so a small change. When you arrive at the club (wearing your face protection of course), please sign in at the NHS Trace & Test QR code if you have the facility to do so. Sanitise your hands as …
Local colleges and schools are back so reported cases of the virus have gone up in Richmond borough this week. Keep doing what you’re doing – wearing your face coverings when you should both coming in and out of the club and in shops, on transport etc. ; washing your hands frequently or using sanitising …
Norman has copies of the Middlesex Outdoor Competition Entry Forms and there are copies at the Club. However, you can download the forms here. 2021 Middlesex Ladies Competition Entry Form 2021 Middlesex Mens Competition Entry Form They have to be back to the club before 29th October with the fees, so that we can get …
David H and our web host John Q have now removed the 24 hour restriction on rink bookings and cancellations. I know a few of you wanted to be able to go down to practise at the last minute if you had a spare hour, so you can now do this. Don’t forget to leave …
From Monday onwards, the morning sessions will use BLUE mats the afternoon sessions will use YELLOW mats (thanks to Dave R who is jet washing them over the weekend) the evening sessions will use RED mats Hopefully this will help everyone use the appropriate colour and avoid any disinfected-but-still-wet mats going onto the carpet
INDOOR RINKS BOOKING SYSTEM IS NOW LIVE! The good news is that the current coronavirus regulations mean that we are still able to play indoor bowls at Cambridge Park. However, there are some restrictions and we are limited to 3 a side (triples – i.e. maximum of 6 players) on any rink, plus a …
But there’s one thing I know The blues they send to meet me Won’t defeat me. It won’t be long Till happiness steps up to greet me Altogether now Raindrops keep falling on my head …. Well it maybe raining today but tomorrow the indoor bowls club opens, and the leaks are sorted! For …
After a couple of trial runs on Thursday night and Friday morning, it has been agreed we can open on Wednesday 30th September, with a maximum of 24 players – 4 rinks of triples – per session. You’d better make a cup of tea/coffee or grab a beer as there’s quite a lot to read …
NEW COVID-19 DIRECTIVES EIBA STATEMENT Following the Government’s announcement on Tuesday 22nd September 2020 advising that there will be new restrictions implemented for at least the next six months, the English Indoor Bowling Association, following a Board of Directors meeting today, wishes to advise it’s Clubs, County Associations and individual bowlers of the following. …
EIBA STATEMENT – 22.09.2020 Following this afternoons announcement by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, we would like to advise all member clubs, organisations and players that we will be reviewing the current situation, along with tonight’s expected announcement. We have a planned Board of Directors meeting tomorrow and will release a statement, with updated guidance following …
Onwards: The club had its deep clean yesterday and today Scott and Ange have moved most of the chairs that won’t be used (or so you can’t be tempted to use them!) neatly out of the way. Upwards: Thanks to Scott who spent a lot of time bending down from his great height to lift …
We were very lucky with the weather for a start! A great achievement by Lucy H, Sarah & Stella K with a victory over the Men’s ‘loaded’ team!! The green was very fast and new bowler Stella, had a blinder of a game at lead which of course helped the girls and put pressure on …
We’re looking forward to the final game of the outdoor season tomorrow. We’re starting at 1.00 pm and playing straight through finishing with the Ploughman’s Meal than Ann M is preparing. Ann also has raffle tickets in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and will willingly sell you more tickets tomorrow. The club house is set …
Audrey, Colin H and Ann B ran a very good Three Way Triples Competition with two triples from each of Cambridge Park, Strawberry Hill and Teddington. They competed on three occasions, once at each club. Audrey’s match reports are on the News page if you scroll down. Yesterday, Dawn was pleased to award the Trophies …
Happy Birthday Terry M! 21 and counting, I believe! I hope all your bowls surround the jack without being knocked off by your opposition or your own team! Have a great day, and we’ll all be up for a virtual lager at lunchtime!
Following on from recent posts updating you on EIBA guidance etc, we are still intending to open the Indoor Green on 1st October. We know you are all itching to get back on the green but we cannot just open on that day and let everything happen as normal!! We are an indoor sport (tick) …
From Norman Chart: To all gentlemen bowlers of Cambridge Park.This Saturday is the final game of the season versus the ladies,we know we are better than them we know we are stronger than them so we must to out there and prove it,show no mercy we want a resounding victory.I was going to say good …
This is the magic number wherever you are!
There are a few pairs playing this morning form 10.30 am. Jane will be opening the bar around midday so if anyone passing by would like to come and watch and have a drink on this warm, late summer morning, you will be very welcome. If you haven’t signed up to help with the Wednesday …
A little bird aka Gerry Swan (not a pun!), whilst out on his daily walk, has been passing Mike Brown as he tends the woodlands in Bushy Park each day. Mike has just completed 50 years working as man and boy for the Royal Parks since leaving school. His employers had a socially-distanced celebratory occasion …
It was a pleasure to know Jack and enjoy his smiling face, quick banter and those dark red bowls which had knack of getting nearer to the jack than our bowls! Cheers to you and David Bryant as your families celebrate your lives and send you on your final earthly journeys.
From the EIBA this afternoon: COVID-19 – Social Gatherings Update Following the Government’s announcement that from Monday 14th September 2020 there will be restrictions on social gatherings the English Indoor Bowling Association can now confirm: – All affiliated Indoor Bowls Clubs who have implemented COVID-19 secure protocols, based on the EIBA’s ‘Returning to Indoor Bowls’ …
Good Morning, Further to yesterday’s statement, we are delighted to confirm that our clubs can continue to offer organised bowling activity in a Covid-safe manner. Sport England has announced, following clarification from Government, that people can continue to take part in organised outdoor sports when restrictions on social gatherings are introduced from Monday 14th September. With …
Statement – Wednesday 9th September 2020 STATEMENT: COVID-19 – GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS ON GATHERING The Government announced last night that social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England from Monday (14th September). The change will ban larger groups meeting anywhere socially indoors or outdoors but includes some exemptions including for organised sports. We …
Despite it being a very peculiar season, we have been able to get back bowling with thanks to everyone who has helped from admin, bar work, swishing, baking, BBQ-ing, chatting, and throwing themselves into bowling with all the social distancing measures in place. A real team/club effort, which has been fun as well. Gordon is …
Well done to everyone who played yesterday v Isleworth. A couple of tight rinks and a couple which were a bit more one-sided, although everyone enjoyed the afternoon. The sun was out and we were bowling. We also saw Graham D, George H, Gerry, Ann M, Suzanne L, Reg, Mitch and others catching up with …
Four triples are playing this afternoon at Cambridge Park and we look forward to seeing any spectators!
We were given a warm welcome by the Strawberry Hill Bowls Cub Captain Ann B and her team. Luckily the drizzle didn’t deter any of us, managing to complete the 18 ends. The final outcome of all three clubs ( each match the cores were rolled over onto the next match). It was a close …
Thanks to everyone who bowled in the morning session, then lifted, transported and loaded all the old bits of wood, pallets and etc. from where the old shed used to be and into the skip in the car park! Great job and very much appreciated! Thanks.
We have just learned that Jack Bache lost his battle with cancer yesterday and our deepest sympathies go out to his family on their loss. A left-handed clever bowler with a quick wit, a lively sense humour and such a fun person to have on your team, he will be well remembered and missed by …
September. SEPTEMBER How did that come around so quickly?! Anyone returning to work after the long lockdown and easing of restrictions? Good luck to those teachers returning to strange new rules. We’re thinking of you. Did anyone take up the £10 off Monday-Wednesday meals? Sort of wish I had done now that it’s finished. Dates …
The sign up sheet is in the lobby for this. Ann Macey will be doing a “Ploughman’s plus Dessert” for £5. Spectators welcome but Ann needs to know numbers by Thursday 17th September
Well done to Gordon and the team including for their first match, as we had a good win on all rinks v West Ealing yesterday. It was bloomin’ cold, there were showers and the wind was biting. More like November than August! Fortunately it’s a bit better all round for today’s match v Chertsey this …
We were received with a very warm welcome by the team of Teddington BC yesterday for our second round of the 3-Way Triples. They were preparing their rinks when I arrived, what a sight I saw: a luscious carpet of a green grass. On Rink 1 was our Skip Gordon’s team (CP) & Ann B’s for Stawberry Hill (1). …
From the EIBA: The English Indoor Bowling Association is saddened to learn of the passing of the man regarded by many as the greatest lawn bowler of all time, David J. Bryant CBE, at the age of 88. David won five Commonwealth Games gold medals, eleven World Outdoor Bowls Championship medals and nine titles at …
Those playing will need to get the whites out of the wardrobe – probably for the first time this year! A new one-way system is in place around West Ealing BC and team players will be advised by separate email but if any of you would like to come and support the team …. Once …
If you click on the link, you can view the latest Guidance. 200826 – EIBA Return to Indoor Bowls Guidance – Version5 The final match of the outdoor season (Men v Ladies) is on Saturday 19th September. The Club is booked for a complete deep clean on Monday 21st September and will be closed to …
It is with great sadness that we learned the passing of Malcolm Peters yesterday, 24th August, following his battle with Alzheimers Disease. Malcolm was a former President of Cambridge Park BC, playing outdoors and indoors and probably best known to members who joined before 2010. He moved down to Wimbourne, playing at Broadstone Wessex BC, …
Everyone! Not only were there really good bowls played, the BBQ was great and it was good to see our friends enjoying chatting and catching up over the day. Quarter Finals: Laurence & Gordon beat Audrey & Peter Stella & Barry beat Jean & Norman Ann & Gym beat Tricia & Lucy Dave P & …
Well, it’s very windy out there this morning so it looks like a good day for getting the washing out on the line – if you have the facility to do so. It sort of feels like autumn is beginning to kick in. There were rosehips on the bushes in Syon Park. Who remembers being …
Norman’s team v Peter Twell’s Chertsey’s team! Bernard C, Joan O’N & skip Gym Tricia, Lucy & skip Kevin L Gordon, Jean & skip Norman Great to see Joan & Bernard back on the team list again! Meanwhile, Ange, Laurence and Dawn will be supporting Masonian’s Centenary game at Masonians. Cambridge Park wish Masonians …
Good luck to the team playing Sunbury this afternoon. Don’t forget to take your disinfectant, hand sanitiser and water to drink! For those of you playing at home today, don’t forget about parking in the middle of the car park away from the trees. We still need some more names for Saturday 29th August …
Just to give you the heads up that work is being done on the trees surrounding the club – especially where there are currently over-hanging branches. Can you park in the centre of the car park either against the club house or the first of the middle rows. We are not sure how much room …
We hope you have a lovely day and manage to see your family. Good to see you yesterday, albeit from a distance! If you happen to be near the club around midday today, please come down to the club and we’ll treat you to a birthday drink.
Big thanks to Ange for organising such a great competition and keeping us playing a total of 38 ends each AND in the dry! No mean feat! Brilliant to see old and new faces watching too and hear the chatter going on in the background. Super BBQ by Ange and Scott – you’ll have …
Let’s see. Besides hand gel, bring parasols, suncream, waterproofs and umbrellas. The weather forecast has done a complete turn around in the last 12 hours! At the moment, it looks as if it will be mainly cloudy with an odd shower. For those playing, there is no formal dress code. For those spectators, come wearing …
This has arrived 24 hours early!
This has nothing to do with a leaking tap more of a leaking body! Gee whizz, talk about hot and sticky. I came into work just after 7.30 am to do the cleaning but it was still hot work! Drip, drip, drip, drip! Did anyone sleep last night? If you have a freezer and a …
Having realised that people were arriving at 10.00 am then waiting for the 10.30 am slot, it seems much better to return to 10.00 am – 12.00 pm turn up and roll up mornings. Please, please, please sign in on the Track & Trace sheets as most of you will not have booked rinks online …
I managed to miss Gerry and Barry L off the list of our spectators for the Egham match on Saturday. I blame the heat of course! Humble apologies. We play Egham again away on Sunday 16th. I think they’ll be out to reverse the scoreline – as we would if we’d lost.
A hot afternoon with hot bowls! We managed to get a win overall and it was really good to see Martin & Kerry Payne again with their band of merry men and women! Top rink was Peter T, Laurence & Ange – drat! Kevin L, Gordon & Dawn were so close! We had a good …
For us mere mortals, the heat will be excessive today. Since when has it been 38C??! Draw your curtains as they should reflect the heat away from the internal rooms which will make sleeping easier tonight Drink plenty of water. We can’t emphasise this enough! If you go out, keep walks short, take water with …
Ange has done the draw so you have time to check out your opponents on the green next week and work out strategies to play them … and win!
Hi Dawn A great time bowling, was had by all. Once we got on track with social distancing and re organising the rinks as there is a COVID 19 ‘Peak’ in the Richmond area. Ange was a trouper, organised/set up our rinks to ensure all who use our facilities are aware and follow the correct …
There was a meeting of the Cambridge Park Board yesterday and these are the highlights for all members to read. Members are advised that Ange Cumine has been welcomed and co opted onto the Cambridge Park Board 2. Everyone entering the Club will be required to sign a Track & Trace form. Forms will be …
bowls_england_covid_19_supplementary_guidance_310720_FINAL Feel free to read through the above – just click on the link. We have no further information about re-starting indoor bowls but we don’t expect anything to happen before 1st September as there is a lot to put into place first. Dawn
On Wednesday, we see the first of the 3-Way Triples games at Cambridge Park. Start time 2.30 pm, spectators welcome. Each club will provide two triples and a draw will made to see who plays who. The second round will be on Wednesday 26th August at Teddington at 2.30 pm and the third round will …
Congratulations to Ann D on reaching 4 score years! We’re sorry you’ve missed out on your celebraton cruise, but we hope you have a wonderful day with the family. Have they got jelly and ice cream lined up?! Thanks for all you’ve done for the club over the years and for all that sewing and …
Well, it’s another glorious morning with the sun shining but doesn’t seem quite so oppressive a heat as the last couple of days. This morning 8 pairs are taking to the green to battle it out. There’s no trophy (unless Norman brings one of his teaspoons!) just, 4 good competitive matches. We’re starting at 10.30 …
For those eagerly waiting to get indoors to bowl, I’m afraid you will need to exercise a little more patience. The EIBA has not changed its guidance but there is a lot to put in place at the club so we can ensure you are in a safe environment. We will keep you updated.
It may not bowl you over, but some of our team and Ashford’s team would like to be home in time to watch the FA Cup Final at 5.30 pm between Arsenal & Chelsea. We’re expecting Norman to be waving a Chelsea flag between ends! So, the match v Ashford will start at 1.00 pm …
New! On Wednesday 5th August, Teddington and Strawberry Hill will be bringing two triples over to play along with two triples from Cambridge Park. Draw for who plays who on the afternoon. A lot of the Teddington and Strawberry Hill players belong to CP indoors, so a good chance to catch up with ‘old’ friends. …
We do have a lot of obsolete bowls that you are welcome to collect if you would like to make a water feature or clock out of them, but this is much more exciting! Ange & Scott are donning their organisers’ caps then adding aprons and waving their tongs as we get together for a CLUB OPEN …
For those of you heading back to work this morning, rain on a Monday is the last thing you want, isn’t it? However, it is going to dry out later and by the end of the week – Friday – it should be 30C. The forecasters weren’t brave enough to mention the weekend when we …
…. but we had a good 12 ends before we had to call it off. It was very nice to socially distance with tea and cake, almost like the old days …. well four months ago anyway! Tomorrow we take on the Hampton IX at 10.30 am. Spectators welcome and the bar will be …
They’ve updated their Guidance Documents Return to Bowls Guidance EIBA Ltd 2020 Version 4 We are not ready to open indoors yet but hopefully within another week.
Well done to Terry M who emptied, cleaned and re-juggled the shed so everything is neat, tidy and more acccessible. Good job well done. Glad he’s not afraid of spiders! Thanks, Terry. — Club mixed drive on Saturday afternoon at 2.00 pm. Please let me know if you would like to come along and haven’t …
Happy Birthday from all of us and we hope you have a good day and enjoy tonight’s birthday dinner! What Jane probably wasn’t expecting was training and working on our new EPOS system! Having attended the training, the new “till” is very good as everything is listed and you just press the appropriate tab …
From Peter Thompson at the EIBA I have pleasure in attaching an updated Returning to Indoor Bowls Guidance, following the Government’s announcement that Indoor sports are would be allowed to commence from Saturday 25th July 2020. As you will see in the guidance Indoor flat green bowls will be permitted to take place from this date, …
From Frank’s daughter Isabel I am sorry to have to announce the sudden, but peaceful passing of our dear Dad, Frank Richard Lewis in the early hours of last Saturday 18 July at the age of 92. Our cousin David was with him. He spent many happy years bowling at Cambridge Park and shared so much …
Still nothing from the EIBA but with ten pin bowling alleys beginning to open on 1st August, there should be an update on indoor bowls very soon. See some of you later but not George H. He’s going out to see his daughter but says hello to all of you! However Joan O’N is hoping …
Gosh, you’ll all be getting ready for lunch now! There is no further news from the EIBA yet – sorry. Tomorrow, we are playing West Ealing at 3.00 pm at home. Both clubs are putting out strong teams, the weather is going to be warm and sunny, the bar will be open, so we’ll be …
That was the title of my post when I started it 2 hours ago, then I got bumped off the computer! I was chatting with one of my colleagues and we were both saying we were glad we weren’t 1950’s housewives! Some of you may have been a 1950’s housewife and I take my hat …
It wasn’t quite what I was expecting! Further to our email regarding the EIBA’s next Guidance update last Friday I, as stated , wish to update you that we have submitted the document to the Department of Culture Media and Sport for their comments and awaiting their reply so that we can release to you. …
Team for Saturday afternoon at 3.00 pm. (West Ealing asked for later start) Terry will set up rinks 1, 3, 4 & 6. So those on Rink 3 and 4 will need to change ends via Rink 2 and 5. We’ll walk it through anyway. Tricia, Gym & skip Norman (Captain) Ange, Dawn & skip …
Audrey has arranged these two new fixtures: Wednesday 19th August v Sunbury – Away at 2.30 pm – 3 or maybe 4 triples Saturday 29th August v West Ealing – Away at 3.00 pm – 4 Triples Thanks, Audrey. If you’ve just started to play again, don’t forget to put your names down for …
A lovely sunny, warm afternoon for bowling v Bishop Duppas. Think we had a win with Ange, Laurence & Dave P taking top rink. BUT it brought the visitors out in their hundreds. Well, that’s a bit of an exaggeration but there were lots. Lovely to see Dick & Di, Graham D and Eric on …
The bowls have been re-polished after last week’s draw v Bishop Duppas and we’re raring to go again! The bar will be open and Jane will take your orders and serve you, so there is no need for you to go indoors. It will be great to see visitors and spectators again as the weather …
We need to do a Risk Assessment and obtain Board approval first but this has just arrived from the EIBA: Further to the Government announcement at 5pm yesterday (Thursday 9th July) we have started the review of the relevant guidance and are pleased to advise that Indoor bowls clubs will be able to open, if appropriate …
With more sports facilities to be opened from this weekend and the next fortnight, we hope some way will be found to open indoor bowls clubs as well as clubhouses, but it’s not happening yet. The latest bulletin from the EIBA re National Competitions arrived yesterday for those of you who have entered.
Antonia, Eric Payne’s wife, sadly passed away at the end of June. She had been unwell for quite a while and in and out of hospital but, of course, Eric was unable to visit her due to the virus restrictions until her last 48 hours when he was by her side throughout. Eric said “the …
Happy Birthday, Gym! With all the rain, one of your daily chores at least has been reduced! I’m referring to all the gardening and watering that Gym has being doing on the flower beds alongside the green. Thank you. Hope you have a super day! — Other news: West Ealing sign up sheet for FOUR …
Due to a miscommunication between Laurence and myself, the team for Bishop Duppas had been selected on Friday but as I didn’t have the list to hand, I put the sheet up ready for the names to go on but they weren’t added before some people signed up hoping to play. My fault. We now …
This is a very random post! Brenda D emailed to ask about the cost of the wine. It is still the same at £2.60 per small bottle (equivalent to 1 x 250ml glass) Mixed Triples v West Ealing added to Calendar – Saturday 18th at 2.00 pm You will remember that Dave Willis from Hampton …
Morning! Hope you all had a good weekend. It was a bit breezy but not cold, which was good. Bar prices for cans: Fosters/Heineken (440ml) £2.00; Guinness (520ml) £3.00 Pride will be £2.00 per pint from the existing stock then back to £3.00 when the next barrel arrives, Cider £3.00 per pint and soft drinks …
A few more steps forward to a new normal. Welcome back Jane! The Club Bar will be open from 12.00 to 1.30 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Drinks will be served in plastic ‘glasses’ and service will be from a table outside the dining room door. Members will not be allowed to go inside to …
Are the weeks rushing by or dragging? They say time flies as you get older. Have the last 15 weeks flown by for you? Tomorrow (Saturday) a CP IX will be venturing down the A316 and onwards to play the Bishop Duppas Committee IX away at 1.30 pm. Next Saturday different teams from both clubs …
You can read the full Guidance here 02 July 2020 – Bowls England Updated Covid-19 Guidance for Clubs First two relevant pages below (f.i. Latest info from EIBA this morning is that are awaiting government information on indoor sports but for the time being, no indoor bowls permitted – sorry about that for those who …
My boss said yesterday was 100 days in lockdown but the radio said it was today. If you have a few minutes on your hands, perhaps you could do a quick count up and let me know?! It’s also 1st July … JULY! It seems unbelievable we’re half way through the year, yet we haven’t …
We will need to wait for the Cambridge Park Board approval, as well as several tasks to be undertaken, but the latest from Bowls England on allowing Club Bars (and Restaurants) to open is here. 30 June 2020 – Bowls England Guidance for Re-opening Clubhouse Bar Front page for a quick read ….
Wishing Corale a very happy birthday. I hope it warms up a bit and you can enjoy some outdoor social distance socialising! Is the sun coming back this week at all? It is flamin’ June after all, nearly flamin’ July! I had a lovely email from Chris C following the match on Saturday which …
For all those Middlesex Ladies’ bowlers who should have trialled for the Johns and Walker teams in 2020, have been automatically given a trial for 2021. So, good news for not only Jean, Nadine, Ann, Cathy, Ange & Dawn but also for all our fellow team members. BUT Congratulations to Ange, who is not only …
Great to see Teddington yesterday. It was also good to see some spectators despite the weather not being as nice as last weekend. All three rinks had good heads most end but Cambridge Park with their home advantage and having played a bit more often this summer came through. Thanks to Dave Wilson who subbed …
Chris C is bringing her Teddington triples over this afternoon. 3.30 pm start. Come and watch! Bring your own drink and snack if you’d like them and don’t forget the hand gel too! The green was fast last night – well for six ends anyway but we gave up because of the rain. It needed …
24th June, 2020 by Matt Wordingham Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced yesterday (23rd June) that pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants will be able to reopen on 4th July. We are currently awaiting clarification from the Government as to whether this will mean any change to the current limit on use of clubhouses, bars and changing rooms for our member …
As if I don’t spend enough time in front of a computer screen during the day, I embarked on an online H&S course last night, mainly relating to food “take-out and delivery” and the 2,001 procedures to put in place if premises have been shut for a while. (It would be lovely to have a …
Despite the relaxing of the social distancing rules to 1m, the EIBA have advised that it is not possible to play – well it would be difficult as the clubhouse is still shut anyway!
A few of us were having a chat at the weekend and over the last couple of weeks, we’ve hit a bit of a low. Is it because we’ve spent 1/4 year in relative or mainly isolation and it’s just another week too much? Are we programmed in 13 week sections? I don’t know the …
The router arrived in today’s post and seems to be working for the laptop and phone. The printer might take a bit more convincing! Anyway, forget Nessun Dorma as you will be able to sleep tonight and I will be able to catch up on British Sewing Bee semi-final. Bet you’re all relieved!
It was a really good idea upgrading to fibre broadband and cutting landline calls to pay-as-you-go reducing the monthly fee by about £5. I was given a £10 refund as they were a week late in installing it. On Monday 8th June, I had a text message saying my new router was on its way. …
Happy Birthday to Dick Salmon! Hope you have a lovely day and we’re looking forward to seeing you and Di at the club when you can make it. With love from us all.
There is a lot of good news today with the Meal Vouchers for children during the summer holidays and the steriod tablet which can be used on the most sick patients with the virus reducing the death rate. Things are definitely looking up. Too late for some unfortunately, but great going forward. Matt Hancock has …
Actually I quite like Mondays but I also like working and couldn’t imagine not doing so. I think that ethic comes from my parents! Anyway, Monday it is again and the weekend was good. Well done to Laurence for organising the Triples game on Saturday afternoon. Norman has taken over the baton and organised Triples …
If you appear to have booked a one hour slot and can’t cancel it, don’t worry! Please contact David and he can do it for you. As the green booking systems is developed going forward, there will be a couple of anomalies.
Happy Birthday to Gerry and Cathy – more June babies Here they are socially distanced! We hope you both have lovely different-from-usual birthdays!
Stella and Barry have booked 10.30 am slots on 19th, 24th & 26th June. Although they are happy to play singles, they are also open for another pair to join them. Email dawnslaughter60@icloud.com and I’ll pass your details on – if you don’t have Stella’s contact details already.
No 1 – tripping over tree roots whilst running or looking at your phone whilst walking! No 2 – slipping down the side of a bank whilst running! No 3 – lower limb injuries as a result of running for the first time in ages! No 4 – not lifting your leg high enough getting …
Having had a run of May birthdays, I think there are a few June ones coming up. Happy Birthday Scott, and thanks for all you’ve been doing behind the scenes during lockdown – phoning members, helping with the member meals-on-wheels both in the kitchen and sprinting to their front doors with portions of hot food. …
Thought you’d all like to be reminded of the wonderful afternoon we had playing The Royal Household at their ground – when was it? 2017 or 2018? Great to see nearly everyone smiling. Is it Dave Wilson facing away from the group behind Reg? Lovely to see Rita and Rocket and Jim P. I can …
As I haven’t had much news back from you, here’s a bit of useless trivia which won’t even come up in a pub quiz! Since lockdown, in the absence of 6 weeks of indoor bowling followed by 4-6 weeks of outdoor bowling, I have walked 500.8 miles and probably taken around 2,501 photos of which …
I realised that I had such a full weekend that I didn’t post anything on here! That was very remiss of me. Ange, Laurence, Dave P & I played a challenge Mixed Pairs match on Saturday morning. It was very close with only one shot in it after 21 ends (YESSSSS – guess who won?!). …
I’m sure the weeks are not flying by for everyone and I’m sorry if that is the case. What happened to the warm, sunny weather? It’s distinctly chilly in the office even though I am wearing a fleece again! For all you avid gardeners out there, it does look as if you can lay off …
With the addition of Pairs and Triples play being permitted, we intend to increase the playing slot times to 2 hours as from Monday. Just keep an eye out when booking in case the start times change slightly. If there is a 30 minute difference to what has already been booked, we’ll contact you. Ann …
COVID-19 UPDATE – 2ND JUNE 2nd June, 2020 by Alistair Hollis The Government confirmed yesterday (Monday 1st June) that groups of six can now meet outside provided people from different households observe social distancing (staying at least 2m apart). This is good news for bowls, as we are aware many of our clubs that have opened, or wished to …
That was the subject heading from Dick & Di‘s email! For the first time in nearly 10 weeks, they were able to venture outside their front gate and took a walk in Bushy Park. Di said it was lovely to able to do the simple things that had been taken for granted, like sitting by …
Thought I’d delay the posting today to see if any of you who have been on the 12 week lockdown have now ventured outside? There is no right or wrong answer! Some might feel relieved to step outside into our changed environment with social distancing and others of you might prefer to stay in your …
Thanks. Trying to find out where they’re emanating from. Dawn
Congratulations to Dick & Di on celebrating their 50 Year Wedding Anniversary yesterday! Although the celebrations were somewhat quieter than intended on the day, there’s no reason we cannot all raise a glass, a mug, or a cup to wish them well and we look forward to repeating the exercise the next time we all …
A lot of you will be waiting for this news, so I hope you have a disinfectant spray and cloth ready as you step out of your door! There are restrictions and guidelines of course, but I’m sure you’ll follow them – they’re for everyone’s benefit. On 27th May, Ange supported by Jacquie Elkin, the …
For the last few years on a summer Friday evening, Ann M has taken the orders and gone off to St Margaret’s Fish Bar for Fisch & Chips for the post league players that wanted it. Wouldn’t it be good to do that again? The Risk Assessment and Guidelines relating to visitors/spectators has gone off …
The Board have been discussing the subs again as obviously not all the facilities (clubhouse, matches, leagues, competitions etc) are available but the green is and it’s playing well! In the light of this, Laurence has advised the subs for those who started playing before 25th May will be £90 and new outdoor members starting …
Glorious weather this morning. If you are bowling this week, wear suncream and a hat along with disinfecting etc.! It’s very hot out there. The online booking system seems to be working well thanks to David H and John at Bowls-Central, so keep booking!
A very happy birthday to Ange today – you know her – Professor, Physio, Lecturer, Sports Psychologist, Health & Safety professional and her most recent title from the indoor season “Kitchen Staff”! There’s nothing like have an all-round array of gifts and titles! We have been very blessed with members to the Club and Ange …
It was quite a day for the club yesterday with Dave Pitt, runner up in the National Champion of Champions rolled up in the morning with Dawn then in the afternoon, Laurence was on hand to welcome Andrew Newell and his family to the club. It’s a long time since we’ve seen teenagers on the …
Laurence had a response to a general enquiry about permitting spectators during the sessions but I’m afraid the answer is still “no”, but Alistair Hollis has said that Bowls England will be approaching the DCMS (Department of Culture, Media & Sport) regarding this. We are aware this is Mental Health Awareness Week and we want …
There were quite a few roll up sessions yesterday and plenty tomorrow and Saturday, but today is clear. Although I am not Miss Marple, I surmise that today is the day you’re all off to the supermarket or the corner shop to stock up for the week. Or maybe you are socially-distance meeting a friend …
Happy Birthday to Ann H! What a glorious day for a birthday but it’s a shame it will not be an all-family affair garden party. Maybe there will be a chance to physicallyl meet up with family for everyone. There will be a lot of cake and prosecco all round, I’m sure. After another rubbish …
Monday got off to a good start with 6 playing on the first slot and another 4 at midday. A couple of bookings for today then more again on Wednesday. You will be pleased to know that everyone understood the guidelines with regards to self-distancing and everyone felt safe, which is the main thing …
Well, after a flurry of emails and phone calls, the outdoor green opens today. 14 members have already booked sessions to play. If you think you’d like a go, for today please email David Hale david.hale@blueyonder.co.uk We are just doing the final testing on an online booking system which will work through the Members’ section …
Afternoon everyone! Firstly, thanks for looking at the outdoor bowling bookings. David has been busy. It would be easier if you could email him, although I appreciate there are a few things it’s easier to ask over the phone. We should have an online booking system up this week which is really exciting! Our web …
Well, we’ll be able to bowl outdoors from Monday 18th May thanks to Ange, Laurence, Jacquie and David H and of course the Bowls England Guidelines which were posted on Thursday and helped the cause. We are so fortunate to have Ange and Jacquie as members, as both are qualified to produce formal Risk Assessments …
Click on the link for a good read! Bowls England Guidance 14 May 2020
As you know, Gerry said he used to speed skate for Aldwych. Here he is in 1950 in action. Very recognisable and still has a head of hair today! This is a photo of his wife, Doreen, at Richmond Ice Rink. She was a very good ice dancer Thanks to everyone who sent me …
It was a bit of a surprise this morning when the sun wasn’t blinding me through the skylight as it had been after the last few days. Might have to put a jumper on! More VE Day Celebrations news from Barbara P who lives across the road from Pat S Weren’t we lucky with such a …
Firsltly, Happy Birthday to Susie R! Lots of love from all of us Susie is too young to remember VE Day but some others do … From Beryl B : The only thing I remember is I had 3 older sisters and a younger brotherbeing excited that our Dad who was in the RAF was …
Just one more day before the Bank Holiday weekend. Weyhey! Where are you going? The bedroom? The kitchen? The garden?! Despite the Chinese Whispers that seem to be going around, I’m afraid there are no roll ups this weekend even though the weather forecast is pretty good. We are waiting for government guidance (it is …
I received a nice email from Brenda D with her updates. Despite the lock down, time still seems to pass quickly. My garden has certainly benefitted from some attention and I’ve had a go at growing plants from seeds. Butternut squash have been the most successful. I hope they will provide groundcover for the bottom of …
Out on an early cycle ride on Sunday, I came across the storyboard beside the Thames on the Twickenham side of the Thames. I posted this on my FB page commenting that I had private lessons from Betty Callaway, who didn’t give up in despair with my efforts, as she went on to train …
Coach Bowls are doing a Q&A session Coach Bowls is excited to reveal a series on online Q & A sessions! For more information visit: http://www.coachbowls.org/news-items/q-a-sessions Any questions can be emailed to amanda@coachbowls.org by Monday 11th May. They will answer questions by making a video and posting it the week following, so you’ll need to watch …
It was great to receive along email from Peter Judge last night. “Sorry I’ve not been in touch sooner, but it’s been pretty busy at work over the last 6 weeks – our company (Bidfood) is one of the 2 delivering the government care packs to all the isolated vulnerable people, so we in IT …
When I put a post up asking if you any of you knew of anywhere local that might need some help from us, Shirley Oakes came back with Teddington Memorial Hospital needed headbands. The PPE when worn for many hours at a time makes the wearer’s ears sore. There were details for how to make …
Thanks to my friend and colleague, Jonathan who sent this around the office on Tuesday. It made me laugh out loud and I hope it has the same effect on you Ae you fully conversant with the new terminology during our time in lockdown? Coronacoaster The ups and downs of your mood during the …
Chris plays indoors at the Cambridge Park and outdoors at Hampton. News from Kevin (thanks for the update) this week included…. Congratulations to Chris and Maggie Squires who celebrated their 56th Wedding Anniversary last week helped by the family providing flowers and the ingredients for a special celebration meal. Chris also heard from an old friend, age …
A Woman’s Hair is her Crowning Glory. Agreed? Are either statement more important than the other? Scott lives in a very nice home with his Mum and his Dad. They all get on very well. However, if he makes a mess of colouring (and possibly cutting) Ange’s hair today, he could be banned to the …
That is what the song sort of says! Anyway, Dave W and his wife and grown a lot of tomato plants from seeds ready for the St Georges Day Fair, which, you will appreciate, didn’t happen. They have around 100 plants for those who would like to grow tomatoes – either Cerise, a cherry tomato, …
Firstly let me say that I do not class any of you as “old dogs” but we’re all getting on a bit in years! Sarah H kindly sent me the link to FREE online Open University Courses and wondered if any of the you might be interested There are hundreds!! Some last an hour , …
This week would seen the Indoor Section AGM but obviously it wasn’t possible to have the meeting. You’ve had Ange’s Competitions Report. Here is David ‘s League Secretary’s Report. Well done to all the winners adn runners up! Cambridge Park League Secretary’s 2020 Report Up until the season was cut short by coronavirus, …
I think a little bird was tying nots in the internet connection yesterday as I couldn’t get online on my phone, the laptop or my work destop. It was really annoying as I had a pile of work to get through and lost over 2 hours. Grrr. On a similar vein, Nigella Lawson tweeted that …
Morning – just. I hope you’re enjoying coffee/tea in the garden with the odd HobNob or Chocolate Digestive! Jill Goddard rang. She is very well and getting out in the garden, going out for a walk and socially distancing coffee on her front path with other neighbours. It’s a quiet road, so they yell across …
Thanks to Sarah H for sending this. If you can only get sound, the choice of answers is: A. Monday, B. Tuesday. C 1982 and D. Saturday You can see, it’s not just all our members in the 4th/5th week of lockdown who have a problem! Stay safe, stay well, keep handwashing and phone-a-friend! …
Ron is in lockdown in Ham unable to return to the Idle of Wight because of restrictions. His new neighbours have been delivering various food items to his door from the recently opened Swiss Patisserie. Bad news for the waistline but he said they are absolutely delicious! IMG_1249 The above link should you give you …
So by now, we would be sitting down to whatever the ‘kitchen staff ‘ had prepared for lunch, Barry, Teresa & Tricia may have already played Kevin K, Richard D & Richard H .. or not.! Club Competitions 2019-20 – Draw Template You should be able to click on the link to open the draw …
Firstly, I must congratulate Ann Dale for completion of her first NHS worker’s headband -nice and cheerful too. Keep going! Instructions are below and I will email them out too. Thanks, Ann. We will find a contact at Teddington Hospital for them. Cut a piece of cotton fabric 16.5” x 6” Sew along the long …
Apologies if you logged on earlier. It’s been somewhat manic at work, so taking a quick break for lunch now. Following on from yesterday’s post, thanks to Shiley O and Ann D, if you Google “Love of Scrubs YouTube”, you should see various tutorials on making drawstring bags, headbands and ‘scrubs’ if you have the …
I was listening to the radio this morning about Captain John and his 100 mile walk around his garden for the NHS to coincide with his 100th birthday. His original £1,000 target was surpassed when he was interviewed on Good Morning Sunday on Radio 2 and his daughter was interviewed on Chris Evans’ Virgin Radio …
Kevin K has been doing his weekly round of buddy catch ups – thank you. Chris Sq is out in Carlisle Park most days and is keeping an eye on how the Hampton BC green is coming along. Katharine W was a bit concerned when she though Brian C said he’d dug up bodies in …
Gee, that wind was whipping up this morning, wasn’t it. My heating kicked in – 23p spent on gas before 9.00 am. I can’t make up my mind if Smart Meters are a good or bad thing! On my way back through Syon Park, I stopped and recorded the bird song at about 7 pm. …
A song from a little bird told me we need to say belated Happy 70th Birthday to John Dilley! I was going to say you kept that quiet but everyone is having a quiet birthday at the moment. I know it probably didn’t have the cake, jelly and firewords you had planned but hope you …
Actually I hadn’t intended to get up that early although Sounds of the Sixties with Tony Blackburn had automatically clicked on at 6.00 am. Anyone else like that Radio 2 show? It’s good to lie there and listen to the music and the 60s humour. “I bought my wife a fridge for her birthday. You …
Out of the blue, I was contacted by Ahmed Shooble, a Sports Journalist (who was the first recipient of the SJA sports journalism diversity scholarship in 2019). He works for the SW Londoner and. although his passion is football, he was keen to learn about Cambridge Park and its members during lockdown. The article was …
Many thanks to Brenda S for sending over Pam Ayres’ poem for us girls – sorry chaps! I’m normally a social girl I love to meet my mates But lately with the virus here We can’t go out the gates. You see, we are the ‘oldies’ now We need to stay inside If they haven’t …
I was looking out for the predicted pink moon last night but apparently it wasn’t visible in the UK, or in London anyway, due to the clouds. I was hoping to get a stunning photo but it wasn’t to be! Now on to photos, Laurence has been baking – Barbara P watch out as you …
What, what, what? You may ask. Well here goes…. Several (ok 99.9% of us) now have some time on our hands. So, what a great opportunity to put the little grey cells to work after the crosswords, sudokus, word searches and codewords! Check out the www.ebua.org.uk link above. Barry M now of Southport has recently …
There was I thinking I might do a bit of gardening therapy at lunchtime in my break, but woke up to grey skies and light drizzle! Oh well, we can’t have perfect weather every day or several people will be out not-quite-physical-distancing. I went out around 5.00 pm last night and along the river towards …
Just be careful because people are going crazy from being in lock down! Actually I’ve just been talking about this with the microwave and toaster while drinking coffee and we all agreed that things are getting bad. I didn’t mention anything to the washing machine as she puts a different spin on everything. Certainly not …
Old Saturday mornings. Good for washing, housework, baking, nipping to the supermarket and checking out your kit for the afternoon game. Current Saturday mornings. You can do all of the above, although nipping out to the supermarket can take a while by the time you’ve queued. I haven’t been to Sainsbury’s for 3 weeks. Considering …
It’s tricky keeping a track of the days isn’t it? Can you measure them by the number of jigsaws completed? Number of books read? What are you reading? I’ve been recommended to try Ken Follett books. At the moment I’m delving into The Secret Diary of Henrik Groen aged 83 and a 1/4. It’s hilarious. …
Morning everyone! A couple of things – Ange suggested Ann Macey take up a Social Evening Organiser role in her retirement. It may be for four evenings during the indoor season and an odd one or two during the summer (when we get to it!). Any other ideas yet? I’ve set Norman C a challenge …
Well that would be good, wouldn’t it? We could all do with a bit of warmth following on from the cold winds this week. I had an email from Barry and Amanda up in sunny Southport. They are both well and said hi to everyone and to stay safe. Barry qualified as a Bowls Umpire …
Congratulations to Ann on reaching retirement following on from years of employment at M&S. Although currently in lockdown with Terry (golly gosh!), she has asked if we can come up with some new hobbies and skills. I suggested Match Caterer but she says she only does cold food! I have that in black-and-white text so …
I don’t think I posted this after my Saturday walk but Trevor our groundsman has been spending a lot of the winter sorting out the tree roots that were poking up in the green. As you can see, he’s added a bit of colour with the flags. Nice touch! I spoke to Jim Parker. He …
2nd Monday of Lockdown. I hope it starts to warm up a bit, it was jolly cold over the weekend. Four seasons in four hours in some places! We are living in a weird world indeed. We saw Andrew Taylor when the County tour took us to Sussex at the beginning of March. He …
We had an email from Bowls Direct yesterday, normally based at Wey Vallley IBC. Like many small (and large) business, they are also fighting for survival so if you were thinking of getting any requirements ready for when the green opens, they are offering a discount on orders made before the end of August. In …
…. That floats on high o’er vale and hill And through the CP gate I saw a crowd A great display of daffodils! Well done to Margaret B who planted these bulbs in the autumn. The spring flowers haven’t ‘gone over’ as I thought they might have done over the last week. Linda M planted …
Sorry for the delay as I’m sure the excitement has been building up over the last few days! Will she/ won’t she? Despite the mounting excitement, first there’s something much more useful for you if you’re unable to get out. Nadine has let us know that https://novablooms.com/products/Fruit-and-Veg-Boxes are putting together fruit, veg, salad boxes and …
Received this notification recently so some of you might be interested in signing up as it will help while away another few hours! News release – Friday 27th March 2020 Note to County Administrators: Please circulate widely SUBSCRIBE TO BOWLS ENGLAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW Bowls England has today launched its own YouTube channel as part …
Morning! Good to hear everyone (or nearly everyone) clapping last night. My flat is in a higgeldy piggeldy complex so the balcony looks over part of a communal garden and the front door is over some of the garages. There were a few of us looking over the back and clapping but then I went …
Where would we be without the NHS at any time but particularly now? Warm your hands up, get a pan and a wooden spoon, anything that makes a noise and at 8.00 pm, let’s stand by our doors and windows and share our support for the NHS, for all the support workers, for pharmacies, for …
Morning! Another lovely sunny day out there but as you might be restricted to just opening a window, you might need some other info to help fill the hours. If you haven’t looked at YouTube, then it holds a wealth of information from numerous DIY tasks to Singing and Bowls as well as a wealth …
Where is this going? Well, I woke up at 3.00 am and all I could think of was socks! I’m guessing this is because my sock draw needs sorting. When it boils down to it I really only need white socks, because under normal circumstances, I would be bowling 5 times a week so I …
I wonder what my Mum would do today? Many of you remember her – June Mansell – played lead with a set of 00 brown bowls. She was tiny with a terrible habit of smoking(!) but a heart of gold and definitely a do-er. She would knuckle down and get on with it and put …
https://www.sportengland.org/news/how-stay-active-while-youre-home There are vigorous exercises for those that want them and sedentary ones for those who don’t or can’t. Lots of different ideas. Give one or two a go and let us know how you get on. Check out the Cambridge Park Bowls Club Facebook page too – I can post things on there …
Is it really only 5 days since we shut the club? It seems like months since a bowl left my hand and I’m sure most of you feel the same. I hope you’re all still well and are being sensible, keeping up the handwashing andng that all import 2 metres from the next person. This …
It is not entirely a surprise and we had hoped we could stay open a little longer, but with the government’s announcement this afternoon, we have decided to close the Club and help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Please still carry on with the handwashing, antibacterial gel and be very alert if you develop a …
Sadly we have had to take the decision not to run any more league matches this season. David Hale has contacted all the team captains to this effect. He will calculate the season’s winning teams based on the matches played up to Friday 13th March. From his reaction today, I believe Kevin K is quite …
I am sorry but we have had to cancel this Sunday’s friendly match. I emailed those selected to play asking them if they were happy to play or whether they felt they would be at risk bearing in mind the Worldwide outbreaks of Coronavirus and the guidelines from the UK government. As quite a few …
Due to the current advice on large groups and the possibility of passing on the Coronavirus especially amongst those who have weakened immune systems or health issues, the Spring Meeting has been postponed and will hopefully be rescheduled in a few weeks’ time. Stay safe and keep up the hand washing.
Although there haven’t been any outbreaks of Coronavirus amongst the members, we’d like to keep it that way. Please wash your hands frequently. You only need a little antibacterial gel each time, not a teaspoonful!
Meet at the club and find out what is in store for the summer season including the ‘NPL’ League on Monday afternoons, and Club Leagues on Wednesday mornings and Friday evenings. 7.00 pm in the Clubhouse. All members – new and old – welcome! Subject to Groundsman’s approval, the outdoor green will open on Monday …
It was a great weekend with close matches in the majority of cases. Tina, Mike & Steve G played Richard D, Richard H & Kevin K in one semi final with the latter coming out on top; and Ange, Laurence & Dawn played Tricia, Barry & Teresa , again with the latter winning. It should …
If you want to see the draw updated to 1st March, please email dawnslaughter60@icloud.com or text me for the password. Thanks Dawn
It is with great sadness that we learned John Goddard passed away on 21st January. Both he and Jill had been longtime members of the club supporting the bowling and social nights – they were great quizzers! John supported Jill’s valuable work for the RNLI. In recent years he had been diagnosed with cancer but …
Owing to the L&SC Challenge Shield, Ange has kindly moved the Club Drawn Triples Competition to Saturday 15th February. If you find yourself unavailable due to date change (or alternatively available if you weren’t playing), please let Ange know. (The original fixture v Egham U25s & Friends on 15th February had already been cancelled.)
After a fantastic win on Saturday 11th v Herga by 71-70, the men are now faced with Whiteknights in the next round on Saturday 25th January at 10.00 am – two rinks home and two away. Whiteknights have some internationals in their club so they maybe playing. Our chaps will have their work cut out …
We are very fortunate to be hosting (as a neutral green) the Essex v Hampshire Under 25s Double Rink National Competition Quarter-final at the club. Play starts at 10.00 am and this will be a brilliant opportunity to see some of the country’s top youngsters playing in very close proximity to spectators and all for …
We had a great day to start off the new decade with 16 assorted pairs in the competition. First rounds were 12 ends and subsequent rounds were 10 ends each. There were two first round sessions . As anticipated, the matches were tight as all the teams were strong. Finalists were Ange & Ian v …
CAMBRIDGE PARK BOWLING AND SPORTS CLUB LTD. CO.NR.00171735 C.A.S.C. Cambridge Park East Twickenham TW1 2PG Year Ending April 30th, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE NINETY THIRD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IS TO BE HELD ON January 16th, 2020 AT 7PM IN THE CLUB HOUSE CAMBRIDGE PARK BOWLING & SPORTS CLUB …
Wow, what a week we had! For the third year running, we’ve had a team in the Finals – Ann H, Dave Pitt, Roy B & Terry Pugh – although three of Ann’s team did come under the Cambridge Park “& Friends” mantle! Theyw ere up against an incredibly strong team in the final from …
We were very sorry to learn of the passing of Derek James last week at the grand old age of 95! Derek had been a club member for many many years and a bowler of some standing who passed on his knowledge to new bowlers when starting out. Over the last few years, he hadn’t …
Sharon, Rita’s daughter, has requested donations in memory of Rita can be given to either/both … ‘Pelion Animal Welfare Society’ – a charity that feeds, neuters and re-homes desperate Greek stray cats and dogs – http://www.paws-peliongreece.com. Any cheques should be made payable to ‘Pelion Animal Welfare Society’. Or to ‘St Mungo’s’ – who are a …
Rita with Gerry and friends from the Men v Ladies indoor match in 2017 It was with great sadness that we learned of Rita’s passing suddenly on Tuesday 12th November at the care home in Kent. Rita had been a longtime member of Cambridge Park playing the highly important role of lead in many national …
We are still looking for 4 players for this match. Please let Dawn or Laurence know if you can play. Thanks Dawn
Team: Ladies’ Singles: Tina Men’s Singles: Laurence Mixed Pairs: Tricia & Norman Mixed Triples: Sarah, Mike C & skip Steve G Mixed Fours: Kevin, Barry F, Teresa & skip Jean Supporters welcome!
Before Barry & Amanda leave us for Southport in November, they are kindly running one of their quiz evenings with added Fish (Chicken or Veg Burger) and Chips. 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm start. Please sign up on the sheet at the bar. Tickets £10 each including meal. Don’t worry if you’re on your own …
The Egham Trophy is another National competition with 4 mixed rinks, 2 h ome and 2 away. It was really difficult selecting the team as 26 people had signed up for 16 places, so, naturally, some are disappointed. Wish we could play you all. Plsae come along and support.
The men will be playing Sutton – 2 rinks home, 2 away. Home: Roger O, Dick S, George & skip Norman Dave S, Barry F, Kevin K & skip Gym Reserve: Roy E Away: Laurence, Reg, Richard D & skip Steve G Brian N, Terry, Mike C & skip Peter T The ladies will be …
The Ladies make their entrance into the Yetton Trophy with a preliminary round match v Camberley. two rinks home, two away. Please come and support them. At 2.00 pm, there is a mixed drive – open to all members. Dress code casual. Fee – £3.00 + refreshment costs. Is there anyone out there that could …
Despite the promise of an Indian summer coming up, which is good for the outdoor match v Masonians on 14th and the Men’s v Ladies on Saturday 21st, we are gearing up for the first Mixed Drive indoors on Sunday 22nd at 2.00 pm. Casual wear is fine. Green fee is £3.50 plus something for …
It was an extremely well organised weekend by Cathy Taylor and everything ran to plan and it only rained for about 10 minutes, so we were lucky albeit chilly on Saturday! Results below, with winners in red. It was really good to see that it wasn’t the ‘same old faces’ appearing in multiple finals. We …
It is with sadness that we learned of Martin Fenton passing away on Sunday 1st September following a period in hospital. He had managed well to start with after Rita died and was back playing indoors for a bit but, alas, his own health deteriorated severely and, along with a broken heart, he passed away …
Well done to Audrey, Nadine and Ann H who won the Middlesex Benevolent Triples competition on Sunday 1st September against Dot, Wendy & Rita from Staines. A good match but our three girls pulled away to secure the win. Hopefully, they will make it through to Leamington – I don’t quite understand the logistics in …
Both Audrey and Ange have had an extremely good outdoor season reaching various last 16 or quarters or semi-finals of tournaments. Unfortunately, on a blisteringly hot afternoon, they were unable to beat Dot Stanners & Rita from Staines. Dot & Rita then went on to lose the final v Rose & partner from Rosedale Park. …
Cathy will be organising the competition which is usually run as triples instead of rinks. If you haven’t signed up because you forgot or plans have changed, do come along. Teams will be drawn on the day depending on numbers. There is rugby on, so allow a bit of extra travelling time. I am advised …
A message from Jane …. If you haven’t claimed a new locker yet, could you please come down to the club to be allocated one. I would like to get as many woods and shoes out of the lounge area as soon as I can. Mornings would be the best time but if you can’t …
Ken’s Funeral Details Wednesday 28th August at 1.40 pm at South West Middlesex Crematorium The Jamieson Chapel, Hounslow Road, TW13 5JH and afterwards at The Dunbar Room, The Lensbury Club, Broom Road, Teddington, TW11 9NU It was in The Dunbar Room that Ken first asked Cath out on a date! Family Flowers only. …
Ann Halliday, Jean Staples, Nadine Mullins and Cathy Taylor start the Fours Challenge in the National Championships at Leamington Spa today. Their match v Cambridgeshire’s Ellen Falkner & team is at 2.00 pm. On their way to the title in 2017, they played Ellen’s team in the semi-final, so there will definitely be a battle …
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Ken Wilson yesterday. Ken was a month short of his 91st birthday and had been poorly for the last couple of months and had been admitted to hospital recently. Ken was a true gentleman, a great sportsman – cricket being one of his …
Congratulations to Cathy Taylor who, after a slow (0-8) start crawled back and into a 21-17 victory over Wanda from North London in the County Final. It was an excellent match with a fine standard of bowls. Congratulations also to our ‘old girls’ – Ange, Nadine, Jean & Ann – who won the Senior Fours, …
At 10.00 am, our ‘old girls’ – Ange, Nadine, Jean & Ann take on Kay Stockley’s golden oldies in the Senior Fours. The winning four only go on to play at Leamington in August. Also at 10.00 am, Dawn plays Dawn Rooks from Rosedale in the 2 Bowls SIngles Final At 2.00 pm, Cathy plays …
Alas, the Ladies didn’t win their semi-final against Baldock Town, going down in all four disciplines, some of them closer than others. Unfortunately we were without Jean and Stella and then Cathy had to work at thelast minute but it was good that we had three strong reserves in Rita, Tricia and Margaret. Baldock Town …
Firstly Congratulations to Cathy Taylor who had two good wins in the MIddlesex Singles quarters and semi-final putting her through to the County Final and on to represent Middlesx in Leamington in August. It’s a great achievement Audrey had a good run in the Middlesex Unbadged Singles but just couldn’t find the green early enough …
It’s been quite a week! Last weekend, Ange & Dawn lost their National Senior Pairs on Saturday morning and Sarah lost her re-arranged Unbadged Singles. On Saturday afternoon, Ange won her re-arranged Unbadged Singles and Laurence & Dawn won their Middlesex Mixed Pairs v Kevin & Chris from Hampton. On Sunday morning, Jean, Ann & …
Well done to the team who had a good victory over Sunbury yesterday. Top rink was skipped by David Hale. It was good to see several indoor members in the Sunbury team. Always adds to the banter on the green. An extra special well done to Bernard who subbed for Sunbury and played the game …
Norman & Laurence beat a Staines’ pair during the week in the National Senior Pairs and now play Roger L & partner from Sunbury on 12th at home. They also have to play them in Middlesex Men’s Pairs – watch this space for dates Norman, Laurence, Joan O’N & Dawn took on but lost Paul …
We’re looking forward to our match on Sunday and hoping the weather stays good! Spectators welcome.
Ann & Cathy, Ange & Audrey, Jean & Nadine and Tricia & Dawn are all through to the next round of the Pairs playing on 10th June – two of which will be at CP. Both Fours’ teams (Ann, Jean, Nadine & Cathy and Sarah, Ange, Sheila M & Dawn) are through to the quarter …
From Captain of the Day, David Hale: On a lovely sunny May afternoon, a very enjoyable game of bowls was played at Imber Court. Unfortunately, the result was not quite what we wanted with a 54 – 59 loss overall, two rinks losing and one rink winning. The rink scores were …
Team will be on the noticeboard by Tuesday – check your name for selection. There were plenty of people signing up for this match.
it was nip and tuck all the way but Mid Surrey managed to pip us to the post by 1 shot! Lovely game, the green was good at Mid Surrey, the company fine – chatty yet competitive – and the post match meal was delicious! Captain Terry has vowed to turn the tables when we …
Following their win on Saturday against Grovelands (16-17 at home but 23-10 away), the teams will be back this Saturday morning playing West Ealing in the second round. Good luck! Home team (tbc): Audrey, Corale, Cathy & Ann H Away team (tbc): Ange, Dawn, Nadin & Jean S Supporters and spectators welcome home and …
Well done to all who played and a big thank you to Scott who stepped at the last minute in as Laurence was poorly. It was an 8 shot win for the club under Captain Terry. The green played well – the rolling that Trevor did on it on Sunday morning has certainly helped. Thanks …
The changing refurbishments are well under way but the new lockers will not be arriving before 24th May, so please could you continue to take your bowls to and from the club, or put somewhere safely – ask Jane if you’re unsure of the best place. At weekends, you can change in the changing rooms …
There was a very good turnout for the Races on Friday Night and we were all glad to be indoors, rather than standing outside as it was rather nippy to say the least! Benjamin from Royale Racing set up his system and we set off for 8 races over the evening. A total of £399 …
We’re looking forward to bowling and entertaining Windsor & Eton at home on Saturday. Teams are up on the noticeboard. Please tick your name off so the captain knows you know you’re playing! Thanks
From Match Captain, David Hale: CP NPL Rink 2 Jean Staples 11 …
From Match Captain, David Hale: CP Masonians Rink 4 David Hale …
Subscription invoices will be sent out at the beginning of May. The Board of Directors has agreed the following subscription fees for 2019 – 2020. Combined Outdoor and Indoor membership – £215 (Including £10 towards the indoor green and £5 for a new locker). Indoor membership only – £105 (Including £10 towards the indoor green …
Another cracking day of bowls with the spectators on the edge of their seats! Results: Mixed Open Pairs – Jean Staples & Norman Chart – down to the final end Men’s Open Pairs – Dave Ayton & Mike Brown – after they clawed their way back from a slow start Ladies’ Drawn Pairs – Amanda …
A great day with some super bowling! 3 Bowl Daytime Pairs – Sheila Cowmeadow & Graeme Dale Mixed Drawn Pairs – Ange Cumine & Brian Noel – down to last end! Open Triples – Victor Jerabatnan, Peter Judge & Dawn Slaughter Men’s Challenge – Ian Dale – what a cracker of a match! 2 Bowls …
Thank you to everyone who has nominated/proposed/seconded committee positions. The AGM is at the Clubhouse at 7.00 pm
Another great day of competitive bowls with a good mixture of pairs. Some excellent bowling from Katharine (Amanda said she didn’t do anything) saw the girls with a good win over Bernard (who had staggered from his sick bed to play) & Joan. The other ladies’ pair of Jeanett & Suzy saw Suzy as …
The four different semi-finalists this year – Victory, Cyphers, Wey Valley and St Neots & District played some tight matches. St Neots, Cyphers & Wey Valley all had youngsters up in Nottingham in the Under 25s, so some new team members were brought in. Some of the Victory team had lost at Nottingham on the …
Congratulations to Laurence who was awarded his Middlesex Indoor County Badge on Friday by the President, Andy Docker. As you can see, Laurence is very happy! (Happier than he was when he gave George H his wrong bias certificate!!) Laurence will be sewing it on his blazer himself but we will check it’s the right …
Well done and thanks to Barry & Amanda for hosting the quiz and testing all our little grey cells. The quiz was pitched just right with some easy and then the curve ball came in! Scores were very tight at the end with Alan & Ewy, Paul, Gym, Laurence & Dawn just pipping Joan, Bernard, …
Well, what a brilliant day from start to finish! Dick & Di battled through 4 matches and 6 hours of play to come out tops on the green whilst Prostate Cancer UK are now £1,000 better off due to Ann M’s raffle (£500), donation of entry and green fees, sales of lunch and cakes. A …
This year’s Mid Week Festive Break runs from 25th-29th November. There’s a list to sign up and booking forms to complete at the club. Please return both – one form per person and deposit of £40 per person by end February latest. Any questions, see Dawn or Laurence Many thanks. You may be able to …
Well done to Laurence & Peter T who had a very very close match Kevin K & Bill R in the National Men’s Over 60s Pairs. A great match!
I’ve updated the Fixture List and posted it on the Calendar page. There were a few changes from the original list. Happy New Year!
Greg Harlow was greeted at the Club this morning by Brian delivering a wrong bias with the new set of bowls he’d bought from Greg at Potters last month! Brian asked who had ‘sneaked’ on him and Greg said it was him! Not every Wrong Bias Club bowler can claim to have a certificate signed …
Thank you for all the clubs that have entered. The draw is now up on the website and was emailed out to all participating clubs on Sunday 5th November. Go to Calendar then find the Leonard Denny Memorial page.
IMG_0026 As you will see from the video (hope it works – thanks Audrey!), no, it didn’t! Margaret B did a fantastic job co-ordinating the whole event with support team in the kitchen Of Beryl B & SHirley O, Alan B and Brian C out under umbrellas and what-have-you manning the BBQ and Laurence and …
It all started on Friday when the Middlesex Ladies took on Surrey across all 6 rinks. The groundsman assisted with extra watering from Jane, Terry & Laurence during the previous fortnight, had the green in a fantastic condition with 90% grass visible and only the odd patch of brown. There were up and down scores across …
We received the sad news that Rita Fenton passed away this morning. She had been unwell for quite a while and, although she had hoped to bowl indoors again this season, just wasn’t able to make it. Rita & Martin devoted many, many hours to the club in a multitude of capacities. They were always …
Opening on Monday, the new ABC Sports Injury Clinic will be launched. Stiff muscles, sore back, creaky knees? Book an appointment with one of the highly-skilled therapists. Special rates for CP members but the clinic is also open to non-members. More information from scottcumine@yahoo.co.uk or 07794 304 336 or 07973 654 877 ABC Cambridge Park …
We had a great week at Potters and were a bit heavy headed on this our last morning – Congratulations to Steve G, Tricia G, Barry & Teresa F who WON the whole competition – fantastic bowling! Thanks to Laurence for organising the: Table Football competition – winners Laurence & Ann M Kerling competition – winners …
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of long time member and former Cambridge Park President, Arthur Carter, yesterday. Arthur and Betty had enjoyed a lunch together for Betty’s birthday, when it was time for him to depart this earth. Although he hadn’t played for the last couple of years, Arthur …
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FAB FOUR! Ann Halliday, Jean Staples, Nadine Mullins & Cathy Taylor. Winners of the Ladies Fours at the National Championships at Victoria Park, Leamington Spa on Thursday 10th August Although no strangers to the National Championships, having reached the quarter-finals in 2010 and the semi-final in 2012, the Cambridge Park Fab Four started …