Teams for the match … David H, Roy, Norman & skip Steve G Laurence, Gordon, Gym & skip Kevin Whites with Centenary White Shirts. Captain:  Norman Looking forward to a win!

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Eight of the chaps are playing in the Double Rink v Ashford on Saturday morning (19th) at 10.00 am at Cambridge Park. Although Gordon is up for a second game, the others can’t make it.  We are therefore two men short for the South Middlesex League on Saturday afternoon away at Bishop Duppas.  2.30 pm …

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Both our Triples won yesterday v Staines.  Congratulations to them and also to Kevin L, who won his Middlesex Unbadged Singles match (he kept that one quiet!).  Next round for Kevin is next Thursday, time tbc. Good luck to Jean v Tina, Cathy v Dawn in the Singles Championships and Norman & Steve G who …

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Well done to everyone who played today. It was wins for Laurence & Kevin in the Whisky Pairs, Cathy in the Champion of Champions; and Sarah, Ange & Dawn in the Triples. Jean plays Tina Cooper at Bishop Duppas at 2.00 pm on Friday.  Steve and Norman are back on the green at 4.00 pm …

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If I’ve got this right, Norman & Steve take on Laurence & Kevin in the Middlesex Whisky Pairs this afternoon at MIDDAY, not 2.00 pm. As this particular competition doesn’t result in a National, the format should be 21 ends and 4 bowls each.  This is luxury compared to the other pairs competitions which are …

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There were wins for Jean, Cathy & Dawn in the Middlesex Championships and Laurence & Gordon (on the 19th end – wow!) in the Senior Pairs!  Well done to all. The nexxt round of the MIddlesex Singles is on Friday, when Jean will play Tina away at Bishop Duppas and Dawn will play Cathy at …

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Teams for Sunday.  Some of you are trying out new positions.  It’s a friendly, so give it a go.  It’s a good chance to learn more about the game. Joan O’N, Roy, Jean & Norman Bernard, Corale, Stella K & Richard H Steve P, Gordon, Teresa & Kevin Brian, Ray, Lucy & Laurence Captain:  Norman …

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As I gather some of you may have not realised, the indoor section is open again with regular roll ups 10.00-12.00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays being run by Wilma. At the moment, play is limited to 6 per rink and I’m sure you’re all familiar with the hand sanitising, equipment disinfecting and social distancing! The …

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Fancy  a roll up?  Have a family member or neighbour with nothing planned today?  Then pop down to the Club between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm Ange, Scott and co will be welcoming you with open arms and a chance to learn some new skills Jane will have the bar open from 11.30 am, so …

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Thanks to Richard H who has started off his and Gordon’s month of team selection. Joan O’N Bernard & Teresa Stella S, Gordon & Richard H Stella K, Brian C & Lucy Please tick your name off on the board after selection, so we know you know you’re playing! Thanks

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Well let’s hope we do a bit better today.  We had a bit of a pasting yesterday v West Ealing.  At one point Laurence’s rink were neck and neck, then a couple of ends ran away with them.  Teresa’s rink were behind then they picked up a 5 to put them in with a chance, …

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Good luck to all those playing today.  2.30 pm start if anyone else is in the area and would like to come and watch.  The bar will be open for all types of beverage all afternoon! There’s also an Open Day on Monday with 10.00-12.00; 1.00-3.00; and 4.00-6.00 pm sessions.  Bring a friend, a neighbour.  …

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Friday Night Roll Ups start tonight – speak to Brian Curwood if you’d like to join in. Also tonight is the start of the Middlesex Ladies’ Pairs’ competition. At Cambridge Park, Lucy & Sarah take on Cathy & Ann H, whilst Jean & Nadine head over to Ashford for their tie and Jacquie & Marie …

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We will have a tough game on our hands, so any supporters to come along and give us a cheer will be welcome! The following have been selected to represent the Club.     1. Dave Wilson 1. Roy Ebinezar 2. Steve Pennington 2. Richard Hermitage 3. Dawn Slaughter 3. Gym Brown Skip Kevin Liffen Skip …

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Well done to everyone who played yesterday.  I understand it was a 2.5 – 0.5 win for Cambridge Park.  No one has let me know who had the top rink yet. Happy Birthday to Kevin L.  We hope you have a great day.  As it’s not going to rain, we hope you get a birthday …

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Match v Hurlingham Park this afternoon at 2.30 pm at Cambridge Park. Will the weather hold?  Well, if this morning’s clouds blow over, it’s supposed to be better later and then from tomorrow, I think the 7th wettest May on record will just about be over!  I guess we’re lucky as it’s been the worst …

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As mentioned yesterday morning, there were two Middlesex County Triples comp matches last night.  At 5.10 pm, I asked Alexa what was the weather forecast and whether it would rain.  Temperature was 12 dropping to 7 C and no rain until 8.00 pm. She was wrong.  Wrong big time!  Almost at 6.00 pm to the …

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Welcome to Lisa W for her outdoor CP match debut Lisa, Joan O’N, Gordon & skip Laurence Ray V, Corale, Nadine & Teresa Tricia, Bernard, Steve P & Kevin L Sarah, Roy, Gym & Dave P Reserves:  Dawn Captain:  Laurence Whites with Club/Centenary Shirts. Match Fee:  £3.00

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2.30 pm start at Home.  Greys with club/centenary shirts Joan O’N, Corale & skip Gordon Audrey, Roy & skip David H Stella K, Bernard & skip Gym Reserves:  Ray V and George Captain:  Gordon

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However, the weather was consistent in being cold and windy! It was a win v Mid Surrey in the Richmond & Barnes League on Saturday but a loss to West Ealing in the Mixed Friendly yesterday.  There was a considerable amount of banter on Ann H’s rink with Cathy, Audrey and Ange against Robin Innes.  …

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I need a bit of time to put something together from yesterday’s match, but it was good to welcome Hampton, Masonians, Strawberry Hill, Bishop Duppas and Teddington to join us with the celebration.  We didn’t really get wet, just very cold from the wind!

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Crikey, wasn’t it wet, wet, wet?!  Jacquie, Marie and Janice also caught the hailstones and storms during their match.  The rest of us who played at 6.00 pm just got soaked through!  Next round for Ange, Sarah and Dawn and first appearance for Ann, Nadine and Cathy will be next Monday, 24th at Cambridge Park. …

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1. Roy Ebinezar 1. Gordon MacLeod 2. Steve Pennington 2. Ray Verralls 3. Dawn Slaughter 3. George Hughes Skip Kevin Liffen Skip Laurence Gatfield   1. Audrey Hay 1. Sarah Hall 2. Ange Cumine 2. Tricia Green 3. Cathy Taylor 3. Lucy Horan Skip. Ann Halliday Skip. Steve Gibson   Reserves: Match Captain:   Dawn                 Match …

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1. Gordon Macleod 1. Sarah Hall 2. Ray Verralls 2. Dawn Slaughter 3. Norman Chart 3. Lucy Horan Skip Teresa French Skip Gym Brown   1. Roy Ebinezar   2. Ange Cumine   3. Kevin Liffen   Skip. Jean Staples     Reserves:  Match Captain:  Dawn                  Match Fee:  Dress:  WHITES with Club Shirts Other Notes: …

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MIXED FRIENDLY FIXTURE v BISHOP DUPPAS on WEDNESDAY 19th MAY AWAY at 2.30 pm 4 RINKS The following have been selected to represent the Club.     1. Bernard Chapman 1. Ray Verralls 2. Joan O’Neill 2. Janice Martin 3. Marie Curry 3. Ange Cumine Skip Norman Chart Skip Jean Staples   1. Sarah Hall 1. Tricia …

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Another afternoon of sunshine and showers with waterproofs coming on and going off.  Unfortunately, we lost despite best efforts. In the meantime, Ange, Scott, Sarah in the morning and Duncan and I tackled some of the flowerbeds.  Thank you for your help. Teams for this week will be posted up later.  I haven’t been given …

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Well done to everyone who played yesterday.  2-2 is a great result against a strong Ashford team (who didn’t have any ladies playing!).  1 point per rink win and 1 point for the team who has the most overall shots.  So, it’s important we all fight for every shot over those 21 ends. Roy E, …

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Cambridge Park is enjoying the start of its Centenary Year and we are so pleased to see many members whom we haven’t seen for the last 12-14 months come along to play and enjoy the bar facilities.  Tomorrow, being 17th May and Roadmap Step 3, I am sure it will warm up considerably and we …

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Looking forward to the Centenary Event next Friday, we are hoping to get 6 x Triples out instead of 5, which would be great. We have plenty of names for that but could do with just a few more for the Imber Court match at home on Tuesday 18th and just 3 more for the …

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I’m not sure about the lusty bit nor do we live in Camelot, BUT it’s the first morning for over a month without an overnight frost!  So, get out in your gardens and put those seeds and seedlings in. Monday Afternoon Leagues start today.  Good luck to everyone playing. On Wednesday, if you have one, …

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I was hoping to report of a friendly match with a win for Cambridge Park this morning.  However, even though the fixture was confirmed by Sunbury, it did not make their fixture list.  Oh!  We’ve all made mistakes. Still, it was a good job it was the fixture was scheduled for home as our team …

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Play well and enjoy it this afternoon.  Make sure you have enough layers on. If you have your own hand sanitising kit, please take it with you – the same goes for Saturday. Don’t forget to vote in the Mayoral Elections.  Unfortunately, unless you’re Corale, you won’t be able to vote at the club!

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Well that wind was blowing a hooley last night.  I wouldn’t have liked to be having dinner or a drink even in a pub garden at 9.00 pm!  It’s not surprise that the hospitality industry is asking that indoor dining be opened earlier than 17th May!  However, it might be a lot warmer by then …

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Yesterday’s match v Masonians resulted in a draw … from our perspective 2-2.  Masonians considered it a win for them with 69-67 shots across the board! Wins for Gym, Gordon & Audrey and top rink for Sarah, Lucy & Kevin.  Congratulations!  The rest of us must try harder next time. Alas the match v Ashford …

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That’s a bit of a shame as the match v Masonians is due to start shortly after that!  (It’s lovely out now – crisp and sunny.) It was supposed to be 3 rinks this afternoon but we think it might now be 4 triples to give us an extra bowl each. Teams: Sarah, Lucy & …

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A few roll ups including this morning Friday – from 10.00 am – 12.00 pm with bar open for outside drinks Tomorrow, Saturday, from 2.00 – 4.00 pm Monday 10.00 am – 12.00 pm as usual even though it’s Bank Holiday For all the above, the maximum of 24 on the green applies.  After 17th …

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Well we’ve been back on the green a few days now.  Are you enjoying it?  How are your muscles?  I hope they’re not aching too much! The green was playing very well on Saturday – more like the speed of an end May green.  Maybe this will encourage a few indoor bowlers to come and …

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Don’t worry, I won’t be ruining another song – if there is one called Five Months More! If we’re playing from now until the end of September, that means 5 months of outdoor bowling.  Let’s hope that North East wind disappears soon! Now, HUGE apologies to Ann M, who organised a raffle on Saturday and …

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One day more Another day, another destiny This never-ending road to bowling green These members who seem to know my fate Will surely come a second date One day more Will you take your place with me? The time is soon One day more  One day to a new bowls season Raise the flag of …

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Does anyone remember when we last used the Cambridge Park flag?  Gordon found the bunting but he and others have drawn a blank on the flag when they looked yesterday.  It must be hiding somewhere. The County websites have been updated this week, so if you’re looking for more information, please head over to  http://www.middlesexcba.co.uk/ …

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I am not a football fan as most of you know.  However, I am glad that our six clubs have withdrawn from the Super League.  Supporting football as a fan has crept up and up in cost with the seats, the ever changing kit, etc.  Football needs its fans from the 3 year olds to …

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Bring your workign/gardening/rubber gloves and sandpaper and come along between 10.00 and 12.00 and see what you can do to help get the outside area into better shape for the Centenary. There’s still plenty of ivy in the flowerbeds that could do with hoying out for those feeling strong enough. If you can manage an …

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The sun is shining but it’s still cold, so make sure you have plenty of layers you can take on and off depending on whether you’re lugging mats or cleaning tables etc. in groups of six.  10.00 am – 12.00 pm.  Bring rubber gloves and/or gardening gloves or whatever you need to handle things that …

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Brain fog seems to be happening to lots of people.  It’s a symptom of pregnancy, not that I think that affects any of our members!  It’s a symptom of post Covid,  which I hope isn’t the case for you.  Maybe it’s a symptom of the last weird and not-so-wonderful year with all the lockdowns, restrictions, …

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Good to see the Isleworth contingent getting the daily exercise along the towpath in the cold yesterday! A few snippets fowarded from Steve G which I hope make you smile on this sunny (and chilly again) Friday!  Thanks, Steve. Put chocolate at the top of your list today.  That way, at least you’ll get one …

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We hope you have a lovely day with a bit of outdoor socialising (as it’s not as cold as the last two days) and that you have a season of your bowls arriving near the jack!

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As mentioned, I was stewarding at a vaccination centre yesterday – missed Terry M who was getting jabbed in the morning.  It wasn’t exactly busy.  Some people turned up at about 3 pm looking for any spare so they could be inoculated.  One of the ladies in charge of the centre told them to go …

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… maybe most of you will still be in bed but as you move into consciousness from your sleep, you’ll be thinking about getting ready for joining a working party down at the Club.  At least I think that’s what you will be doing! It’s bloomin’ cold this morning so I hope it’s a bit …

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So, late again today with this post. I received an email from the Chairman at 6.45 am saying Channel 5 were coming into the office this morning to do an interview regarding the latest news on “Don’t book a summer holiday abroad yet” that came out in the PM’s news briefing yesterday. I had intended …

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I hope you had a good Easter Sunday.  I was prepared for the cold weather that I thought was forecast.  Wrong! Anyway, I was down at the club having a wrestle with some of the ivy which had cemented itself into the ground across the flowerbed.  It was surprisingly warm so I took a few …

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Happy Easter to everyone.  I hope your day is filled with daffodils, eggs and a good family catch up outdoors or zoomed!

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I hope you all enjoyed yesterday’s lovely weather.  What a treat! On the downside, if you have been sneezing more than you thought you ought to, you could be suffering from pollen from the birch trees. Think it’s getting chiller over the weekend, so get out today if you can.  Richmond Terrace was pretty busy …

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This article was in the St Margaret’s e-Newsletter .  I don’t know if any of you receive the newsletter into your inbox.  It has some good articles and is always kept up-to-date with local news, events etc. If any of you are willing to post flyers for our Open Day on Monday 31st May after …

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This interview with Katherine Rednall came up on one of the Facebook groups and it’s worth a listen.  They have interviewed other bowlers around the world, so if you’re looking for something different to occupy the odd half hour, look up The Canadian Bowler Interview on YouTube and select a couple to listen to.

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“Bright as a morning in May. I wish that I could fly. ‘ave you ever the grass so green or a bluer sky? Oh, it’s a jolly ‘oliday with Margaret/Beryl/Jims/Gerry/Norman/Nadine/Anns/Terry/Ange/Sarah/Lucy/Peters/Richards/Kevins/Mikes/Jeans/Rons/Archie/Ians/Gym/Gordon/Laurence/Steves/Tricia/Barry/Teresa/Tina/Jonathan/Johns/Brendas/Eileens/Val/Brians/Daves/Davids/Bobs/Frances/Gill/anyone and everyone ! OK, so it’s not a holiday with Mary Poppins and Bert, just another day in lockdown but one much nearer freedom and …

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Good to hear from Linda again.  She sent this on Vaccine Alert: This happened yesterday and is important information for our age group. A friend had his 2nd dose of the vaccine at the Vaccination Centre, after which he began to have blurred vision on the way home. When he got home, he called the …

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I’m afraid Comic Relief Day has sort of slipped by what with everything else that is on around us. Relief in the form of humour is good for all of us whether we can afford to donate to the BBC Comic Relief charity or not. Radio 4 Extra have a selection of comedy programmes … …

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For us in the south of the country, we will have 12 hours and 1 minute daylight today.  YES! Things are getting brighter all round!

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I hope our Irish contingent enjoy St Patrick’s Day even though it’ll have to be socially distanced. Here are memories of 2016 when Billy Banks organised our St Patrick’s Day Competition.  It was great fun!      

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51 weeks since posting this …. 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 …

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The  Met Office states it’s 10C today but feels like 3C.  Still brrrrr then!  Put an extra layer on when you go out! Have you have your Census Form yet?  Have  you filled it in?  I thought it had to be physically done on 21st March but some of my work colleagues have already done …

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Being positive and looking ahead to when we get out on the green, Bowlswear Direct based at Wey Valley IBC are taking orders on their website now, but (DV) will be opening their doors for customers on 12th April Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm to start off with. www.bowlsweardirect.com or …

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OK, he was beside the lake and between the trees but George H wasn’t exactly fluttering and dancing!  Good to catch up with him unexpectedly in the Woodlands Garden in Bushy Park.  There were lots of daffodils dacing and fluttering but still loads to come out. The gardeners (including Mike Brown?) have taken out a …

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I think it’s also numerous other special days, including the one where the children go back to school. Raise a mug, cup, glass or whatever to all the women you know but don’t forget all those who support us women, be it girl friends, partners, spouses, brothers, Dads etc. If  you want to learn more …

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I bumped into Peter & Gill C who had parked in virtually the identical spot to Ann & Terry beside the river.  Is it a Cambridge Park parking space?  Do we all take it in turns to park/walk/drive off before the next lot? Well, from tomorrow, Peter & Gill and Ann & Terry can park …

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The link should take you to the EIBA Competition Form for next indoor season. Named Entrant Competition Entry Form A Inc International All entries submitted for 2020/21 are being carried over, so you only need to complete a form for changes or new entries. The Middlesex Indoor competition entry fees were re-imbursed, so there will …

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Bumped into Terry and Ann yesterday.  Terry said he hadn’t yet been over run with volunteers for ditch cleaning/clearing and rubber cleaning yet … but he would like some help as he’s cracked some ribs following slipping down a slope in Kingston.  If any of you have cracked or broken ribs, you will know how …

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It happens to most authors and I guess bloggers just the same, so apologies there wasn’t a post yesterday. The bowls’ news is centred on the Commonwealth Games in 2022 at Leamington and this year’s Nationals with a few things to be resolved by Bowls England in discussion with the County Secretaries. Closer to home, …

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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, …

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“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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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A lot of you have been called for your jabs and some are still waiting.  You might like to see/hear this

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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 …

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… 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.  …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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!

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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!  

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Aha, they found Prancer over there … between the trees! But where is Dancer?

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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, …

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Dancer and Prancer, ahead of the big event on 24th, took some time out on Saturday to focus on their socially distanced bowling!

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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 …

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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 …

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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!)  

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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!  

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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!

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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!

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.

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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    

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.    

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Thanks. Trying to find out where they’re emanating from. Dawn

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Click on the link for a good read!   Bowls England Guidance 14 May 2020

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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  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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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,  …

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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 , …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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  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! …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.  …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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…. 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.  

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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!

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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 …

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