Laurence & Kevin sneaked in their Whisky Pairs on Tuesday evening. Not sure who they played but congratulations, anyway. Laurence was awarded his Full County Badge yesterday – well done! He’ll have to find another Whisky partner next year, as will Kevin as they are now both badged. Last night, a very, very tight game …
I had to change my original post from yesterday as it was sitting on my laptop unposted! Doh! Thanks to Kevin for scooping up a couple more players for the match v Imber Court yesterday afternoon. There was a very good win for Ray, Laurence and Norman, a good win for Laurie and team and …
We hope you have a great day and manage to meet up with the family to celebrate. With love from all of us. Looking forward to catching up with you when the indoor season starts – not that long to go now!
August – another month has flown by in this extraordinary year! Will the weather be any better than July? Monday League – at 1.45 pm. George will be bringing his 90th Birthday cake, so do stay and enjoy a piece with a cup of tea or other beverage. Tuesday – Match v Imber Court away …
A bit like Friday, when we didn’t win eitherr Fours, on Sunday the men had a jolly good go at the County Senior Fours Final, but alas came second. They were catching up after a slow start but ran out of ends. Well done to Gym for stepping in as Gordon (who had been in …
Good luck to Steve G, Norman, Laurence & Gym playing Dave Pitt & Co in the Middlesex Senior Fours Final this morning at 10.00 am at Hendon and to Dave Pitt in the Championship Singles this afternoon. Nearer to Cambridge Park, Sarah & Lucy start the day at 10.00 am at Ashford with the semi-final …
A bit late as I mistakenly thought George’s 90th Birthday was coming up on 3rd August. Wrong! It was last Wednesday 28th July so belated greetings from all of us and thanks to everyone who signed his card. George’s daughter who lives in the UK (as opposed to his one that lives in California and …
Following yesterday’s post, I had an email from Tony & Shirley O who have been avidly watching the badminton. Toby Penty … “The son of a good friends of ours is competing and having won various rounds was playing against the No: 3 seed on Thursday. Sadly he was beaten but we are all very …
After all the highs of the last few weeks, it was a bit of downer yesterday. However, congratuations to Cathy who had a comfortable win in the Middlesex Champion of Champions. Sadly Laurence lost his Senior Singles and Jacquie, Marie, Janice & Rita McD succumbed to Ashford. On Sarah, Tricia, Ange & Dawn’s rink, we …
Anybody keeping up with the Olympics? Team GB are doing well aren’t they? I’m only catching up on the BBC Highlights in the evening. The two Irish boys whooshed over the line in the rowing or was it sculls? Brilliant. I confess to not understanding a thing about the sailing. Maybe Isle of Wight Ron …
Where are these days and weeks going?! Another day where rain is forecast this morning, anyway. This morning, there’s the usual roll up 10.00 – 12.00 1.00 pm Laurence V Attilio C in the Middlesex Area Senior Singles Final at Hampton. Supporters welcome. The winner goes through to the Nationals at Leamington, so this is a …
The Covid case numbers seem to be coming down again, many countries should be on the amber list allowing us to travel again without having quarantine (providing both doses of vaccine have been received), so we can go back to talking about the weather again ! As per usual when playing competitions v Ashford this …
First up were Jean & Nadine playing Sue Apperly & partner (apologies, not sure of the name) in the area Senior Pairs FInal over at Ladygate. A very close match resulting in a 17-14 win for the Bush Hill Park duo. We wish them well at Leamington. Jean & Nadine still have the Middlesex Pairs …
11.30 am at Ladygate BC Jean & Nadine play Sue Apperly & partner in the Middlesex Area Final of the National Senior Pairs. The winning pair go on to represent Middlesex in Leamington in August. Supporters welcome. Good luck, girls! (Apologies I left this match off yesterday’s post.) 2.00 pm at Cambridge Park BC Steve …
Congratulations to Sarah & Lucy who are now in the semi-finals of the MIddlesex Ladies Two Bowl Pairs competition. They head off to Ashford next Sunday 1st August. Congratulations also to Dave Pitt who is through to the Men’s Championship Final v Glen Adams from Hendon, also next Sunday but at Hendon. Sunday will see …
It was a comfortable win for Sarah, Tricia, Ange & Dawn in the Middlesex Fours v Carole K and team from Bishop Duppas. They now play Liz D and her Fordbridge girls on Wednesday 28th at 6.00 pm at Cambridge Park. Today (Sunday), the Middlesex Ladies Two Wood Pairs competitions first rounds are at West …
BRYAN HALLIDAY Bryan Halliday lost his fight for life on 21 July 2021. Bryan had been an excellent competitive bowler in his own right playing at Masonians outdoors and Hounslow indoors for many years. Ann said it was thought he was her rock but she said it was much deeper than that. He was her foundations which, …
We were really sorry to hear that Bryan Halliday lost his fight for life yesterday. Bryan had been an excellent competitive bowler in his own right playing at Masonians outdoors and Hounslow indoors for many years. He was a fantastic supporter for Ann, with all her matches and successes, regularly cheering her on in his …
Happy Birthday Jane. We hope you have a great day and enjoy your dinner tonight!
Another hot day yesterday and another one today. I hope you’re all keeping cool and drinky plenty of fluids – the non-alcoholic sort! Norman, Jean, Steve, Tricia, Gym, Corale, Brian N and Dawn played in the MIddlesex area semi-final over the Tony Allcock Trophy against Brentham. The pace of the green was good and, on …
Well done to Jean & Nadine in the MIddlesex Pairs Semi-Final. From the look of the FB roving reporter’s scores, they were behind the whole game but managed to go into the final at 17-17. Phew. Nadine got shot with one of her first three bowls and it stayed there until Jean and Wendy and …
Morning again! Ray has checked his emails and I amended the website at the time but forgot to move the Staines fixture to 25th July on the calendar. So, we need 4 Mixed Triples. Please let me know if you can play. dawnslaughter60@icloud.com Thanks Dawn
Another scorcher ahead today and tomorrow, at least. How are you fairing? Anyone sleeping? Running your pulse points under cold water (or rubbing with an ice cube) can help – wrists, ankles, neck, backs of knees. Some are advocating a frozen ‘hot’ water bottle and even putting PJs into the freezer before putting them on. …
Firstly, congratulations to Sarah & Lucy for reaching the finals of the Middlesex Ladies O55 Pairs yesterday playing 40 ends 4 shots each in that heat! Wow. Not many of us could have done that and still be standing. They won by 2 shots in the semi-final but lost by 2 shots in the final …
Kevin won his Middlesex Singles very comfortably, putting himself into the next round on Monday. I’ve no idea who he will play as the link to the Middlesex website comps is broken. Tomorrow (Saturday) Kevin is skipping a Home Counties rink v Hampshire. He has 3 from North Greenwich (his old club) with him including …
For those of you playing indoors, here are the latest guidelines from the EIBA: Road map out of COVID-19 Restrictions Update With the Government announcing that Step 4 of their road map out of Covid-19 restrictions will commence on Monday 19th July 2021, we wish to advise Indoor Clubs of how this would affect …
Congratulations to Sarah & Lucy who have reached the semi-finals of the Middlesex Ladies Over 55’s Semi-finals (and hoepfully final) at Bush Hill Park on Saturday morning. Opponents haven’t been named yet. Many congratulations to Laurence who won the MIddlesex Area Semi Final of the National Singles last night v Phil Sutcliffe from Brentham. Another …
After months of delays, Dave Wilson has finally made his move down to Dorset. We are sorry to see him go. He has been a real character at the club, nearly always with a mug of tea in hand (is this synonymous with the name Dave?) when not on the green. Hehas been a real …
Well done to Tina C, Ange, Dot S & Mandy on winning top rink for the ‘Johns’ team today and to Ann F, Audrey, Phil & Rita/Jacquie for best rink for the ‘Middlesex’ girls. After the game the MIddlesex Colts’ and Full County Badges were awarded. These would have been presented in 2020 if you-know-what …
Here we go. Two weeks of really sunny, hot weather. Summer has arrived and no doubt by the weekend we’ll be saying “It’s too hot!” It’s a bit of a change from Monday’s tropical deluge. Congratulations to Sarh & Lucy who won their Over 55 Pairs last night. They play at Ashford v Marion B …
It’s one of those three subjects as it’s Monday evening and not Tuesday morning! Alas, Jean and her team couldn’t find it at Fordbridge Park this afternoon going down to Liz Dutton’s Four.. I’m not sure if they were lucky or not as, when we arrived at Bishop Duppas, it had just started raining. By …
I don’t believe there’s any football this week. Shame about the penalties last night. Had Marcus Rashford scored, I think the other two would have too, but they didn’t and that’s sport for you. All on the day, the occasion. Did someone say the World Cup is around the corner? Well done to Novak Djokovic …
The hype today will definitely be focussed on tonight’s Euros Final rather than the Wimbledon Men’s Final, I’m sure. Let’s hope the boys win! Anyone placing bets on the score? If you didn’t watch yesterday’s Ladies Final, it would be worth watching on catch up. There were some incredible rallies with both girls covering all …
… for anyone getting married, giving birth, going on holiday OR playing in the Johns’ Trophy or Middleton Cup matches v Kent whether it be the first time or not OR the Club’s South Middlesex League match away to Stanwell! Gordon is match captain for the Club game and has organised the teams with Kevin’s …
We hope you have a lovely rain-free day and a good roll up this morning – if you’re going! Well done to Steve G & Norman who had a nail-biting 21-20 win in the Senior Pairs V Kevin K & Bill from Hampton, putting them into the Middlesex area Semi-Final. They go on to play …
… in case you stayed up late to watch the football! WOW Well done England! I’m not a footie fan, but that extra time was nail biting. Thank goodness Harry Kane followed up that penalty shot! I don’t think I’ve ever seen Gareth Southgate smile so much. He must be so proud of the whole …
I am sure loads of you will be supporting England tonight. Let’s hope they win. Predictions on the radio this morning seem to think that there will be only one goal in it with England coming out on top! What do you think? However, there are some great tennis matches coming up at Wimbledon too. …
Some really good news for Kevin L in that he played in three Home Counties matches in 2019 whilst based at North Greenwich BC, which means he earned his Middlesex County Badge. However, this brilliant news was never conveyed to Kevin. Doh! Thanks to Covid, the communication system also had a year long break and …
Happy Birthday to Joan. She does not have internet, so if any of you know her and can give her a quick birthday ring, that would be lovely. It stayed dry for almost all of Monday, but unfortunately it didn’t help the boys at Bishop Duppas, who lost their Triples. Well done for getting to …
Well done everyone! http://www.friendsofenglishbowling.co.uk/2021/07/friends-play-cambridge-park-bc/
On Sunday, there was success for both the Senior Men and Ladies in their respective County semi-finals. The girls had to play their final in the afternoon and after a slow start, crept up to take an 8-6 lead. Unfortunately, when the North London girls got the mat, they put up full length jacks and …
10.00 am Ladies Senior Fours Semi-Final followed by Final at Hayes BC. Good luck to Ann, Nadine, Ange & Audrey 10.30 am Men’s Senior Fours Semi-Final at Hendon BC. Good luck to Steve, Norman, Gordon & Laurence Match v Brentham cancelled as is Tuesday’s match v North Sheen The ladies had wins in all four …
Starting at 10.00 am is the Ladies Top Club v Bishop Duppas at Cambridge Park. Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours make up this competition. Supporters welcome. This afternoon, it’s the Richmond & Barnes League v Teddington – away at 2.30 pm Supporters welcome at Teddington too! Last night, Dawn playing with Paul Cater in the …
We had an absolutley brilliant day against the Friends of English Bowling yesterday! For a start it didn’t rain! To see the green full with 6 rinks, 48 people bowling, is something we haven’t seen for a long time and the place was alive. We played a mixture of good bowls, bad bowls, wrong biases, …
Hard luck to Jean & Norman who lost in their National Mixed Pairs Area semi-final yesterday. Winners were Rob H & Anna M from Ashford. They play the winners of Paul C (West Ealing) & Dawn v Paul & Elaine from Hurlingham Park. That match is at HP on Friday evening. Congratulations to Steve G, …
Thanks to Laurie Gasgoine for the league table:- 2021 SOUTH MIDDLESEX B.A. MIXED LEAGUE Team Matches Played W L D Match Win Points Rinks Won Rinks Lost Rinks Drawn Rink Win Points Default Points TOTAL POINTS Shots For Shots Against Diff BISHOP DUPPAS 6 3 3 0 6 14 10 0 28 34 430 373 …
Well done to Steve & Norman on winning their match this morning and to Jean & Nadine on winning their MIddlesex Pairs tonight. This puts Jean & Nadine into the semi-finals at Hayes on Saturday 4th July. Timings to be advised. Tomorrow (Tuesday), we have the Senior Fours for the chaps after Norman & Jean …
Janice M had an Open Garden yesterday afternoon assisted by Marie. I hope they had lots of visitors and it must have been a relief to finish before that deluge of wet stuff dropped out of the sky in the early evening. Gee whizz, there was a lot of water in a very short space …
We are very lucky in that this is the first Friends match of the 2021 season. It will be a full 6 rink game, starting at 1.30 pm. If anyone coming along to support and spectate and would like to join in the meal afterwards, Tuna Pasta Salad followed by Eton Mess, please let Ange …
No club match today but Ange & Tina are playing Sarah & Lucy in the Senior Pairs at midday. It should be a very close game. All four girls have been playing really well. Jean, Nadine, Ann, Cathy & Dawn are all heading off to Banbury in search of cakes. No, we’re not really. Last …
Firstly, congratulations to the ‘old boys’ for their win against Hampton last night. It was a good match and the heads were all pretty good. Fractions and angles! Good to see Brian C with his family playing too. Dan doesn’t seem to have lost his touch since he moved to North Devon! Bowls and golf …
Well done to Steve, Norman & Kevin who won their delayed Middlesex Triples yesterday afternoon v Hampton. The play date was last Friday and, if you can remember that far back, it was a completely wash out of a day! They now play Laurie Gasgoine’s triple at Bishop Duppas on 5th July or earlier? Talking …
I overslept this morning – doesn’t help when you’re wide awake at 2.00 am. Doh! That’s my excuse from withholding vital (or not) information from you! Anyway, mixed bag of results last night. Ange & Dawn and Sarah & Lucy retreated from the greens licking their wounds, not having played their best BUT that means …
Busy morning with the Ladies Double Rink v Rosedale. One rink home, one away both starting at 10.00 am In the afternoon, we play Springfield at home at 2.30 pm Scott, Joan & skip Laurence Roy E, Corale & skip Richard Ray, Gordon & skip Gym Audrey, Bernard & skip Dawn Match Captain: Laurence Whites …
Congratulations to Ann H on her Senior Singles win. This puts Ann into the Area Final. She has to play Wanda from North London. This match will be on a neutral green, so we will try and find out when and where for you! Unfortunately Cathy didn’t make the Championship Final when she lost to …
Firstly good luck to Cathy who is playing in the semi-finals of the Middlesex Singles Championship at Holtwhites this morning. Hopefully she will also be playing this afternoon in the final. Good luck to Ann H in the Senior SIngles at CP this morning v Marion Bushnell – postponed after Friday’s deluge! And good luck …
What a wash out of a Friday! Goodness me. I don’t think we’ll have to water the gardens for a week! I haven’t bothered to ask Alexa (She’s still sulking anyway.) but the Met Office states it’s not going to rain on Saturday until 5.00 pm. Anyone taking bets?! We shall do our best against …
Belated Happy Birthday to Dick for yesterday. We hope you had a great day with so much more freedom than your birthday last year. Happy Birthday to Pauline Barnes for today. We hope you stay dry and manage to celebrate! Congratulations to Kevin on his Unbadged Singles win. Congratulations to Sarah & Lucy, Jean & …
As hinted on Tuesday, Audrey was indeed knocking on the Middlesex Colts’ Badge door and it has been opened, confirming that she had accumulated enough points over the years up to 2019 to receive her badge at a special County game on 14th July at Fordbridge Park. Congratulations to another ‘Red Coat’! Good luck …
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!
…… for Sarah and her team mates and her club mates too! With a nudge from Ange this morning to check the Middlesex Handbook and following confirmation from Jacquie E; by reaching the Final of the MIddlesex Triples yesterday, Sarah has won her Middlesex Colts’ Badge! At the end of the season, all those who …
There will be some maintenance work on the green which will put it out of action on Wednesday morning, so if you and your chums were planning to come down, please could you come at midday instead – and ring your chums who are not on the internet! You could start with a beer and …
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 …
Congratulations to Corale & Tony Hartland for their +13 win in the club’s Carter Cup Competition. They narrowly beat Bernard & Kevin L who had +12. Thanks to Laurence for organising then re-organising into pairs after a couple of drop outs in the morning. Thanks to Ann M for preparing a very welcome Ploughman’s meal …
So, apologies as I missed Scott’s birthday yesterday. Hopeyou had a good day and your Mum didn’t burn the BBQ! (I know she won’t have!) Early birthday greetings to Gerry for tomorrow, Sunday 13th. We hope you have a lovely day and stay cool. Commiserations to Norman & Steve who lost their Middlesex Pairs on …
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 …
Good luck to the team plalying this afternoon Ray, George, Janice, Roy, Teresa and David Hale, who is captain. Gym is emergency reserve. Suncream, hat, water!
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sunday 6th June – Ladies Two Bowl Singles – Dawn lost in the first round. Audrey, Ange and Marie lost in the second round and Ann lost on the last end in the third round .. to Tina C, so for the first time in many years, Cambridge Park won’t be in the quarter-finals of …
We had a great day at the Johns Trophy & Walker Cup trials. Trevor cut the green early this morning and Terry set it up for us. Top dogs were definitely Norman and Sarah who did a brilliant job with making cups of tea/coffee, sorting out the food, clearing up and washing up and being …
We are very pleased to be hosting the Middlesex Ladies Johns Trophy and Walker Cup Squad Trials today. Two matches of 15 ends each, one starting at 10.00 am and the other at 1.30 pm Cambridge Park are well represented in the trials with Ange, Ann H, Cathy, Jacquie, Janice, Jean, Marie, Nadine, and Dawn …
The sun beat down upon us yesterday at the Middlesex v Bedfordshire match. It was only 3 rinks but it was brilliant to get out on the green with friends from the other side of MIddlesex for the first time since summer 2019. Everyone enjoyed the bowls and the hospitality provided by Bush Hill Park …
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 …
Well done to Nadine, Cathy & Ann who beat the Staines’ triple and to Sarah, Ange & Dawn winning their triples against Fordbridge Park. They are now both through to the quarter-finals next Wednesday, 9th at 6.00 pm …. playing each other. Oh drat. No pressure then! Commiserations to Laurence and Kevin who played their …
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 …
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 …
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
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, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The match sheets for this weekend and all the June matches are now in their original place on the Outdoor Fixture Board – which is en route to the bar from the dining room. During June, Gordon & Richard H have stepped up to be team selectors. Thank you.
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
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
Happy Birthday to Ange and her twin sister Sue, who it was good to see again at the weekend. We hope you both have a great day and Ange celebrates really well in the triples tonight! Ange, Sarah & Dawn take on a triple from Ashford, while Ann, Nadine & Cathy play another Sunbury team. …
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. …
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!
Looking forward to a wet and windswept Centenary match this afternoon at 2.30 pm! We will laugh at it no doubt! It’s also a big weekend for birthdays with Val F, Ann H, Ray V and Ange (and her twin sister, Susie, of course! We hope you have time to celebrate with your families and …
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. …
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 …
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: …
If you are playing or spectating and would like sandwiches, please sign up on the sheet at the club – might be in the lobby or on the noticeboard – have a look around! Ange will put it up this morning 1. Sarah Hall 1. Margaret Barnes 2. Ange Cumine 2. David Hale Skip …
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 …
This is the latest missive from the EIBA. And in words …. 210513 – EIBA Return-to-indoor-bowls-guidance-version7
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Good luck to those playing in the first South Middlesex League game v Staines this afternoon. Play well but, more importantly, enjoy it! Norman will be there from 2.00 – 4.00 ish with the latest order of Centenary Shirts which arrived last night (after our match – doh!) We had a great of colour on …
Well done to everyone who contributed to the Middlesex Bannerette from Terry & Ann, Ange & Scott, Norman, Gordon, Sarah, Audrey, Jane for their pre-match work to everyone who played and those brave spectators who stayed to the end, despite the drop in temperature to the samosa and pakora donation from Lynde House. On top …
Bowls England is delighted to publish our latest guidance for Return To Play, following today’s (Monday 10 May) confirmation from the Prime Minister regarding a further easing of restrictions from next week. From Monday 17 May, England will enter Step 3 of the Government’s roadmap, and this is now reflected in our latest guidance. The …
Teams: John D, George H, Lucy & Kevin L Ray V, Gordon, Ange & Gym Steve P, Joan O’N, Norman & Steve G Reserves: Richard H & Corale Captain: Norman Whites with Club shirts. The bar will be open
Whites with Club Shirts Teams: Roy E, Dawn, Richard H & Gym Tricia, Terry, Norman & Steve G Audrey, Ray V, George & Kevin L Reserves: Gordon and Lucy Captain: Dawn Whites with club shirts. Bar will be open
Four matches in 5 days. Wow. We’re hitting the green running! Teams:- Scott, Nadine & Norman Ray V, Richard H & Gym Gordon, David H & George Tricia, Roy E & Ange Captain: Norman Greys with club shirts.
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, …
Despite the torrential downpour yesterday morning, it was agreed the game would go ahead. George thought it might help in slowing their green down a bit! In fact the green looked lovely and the pace was perfect, although that doesn’t mean we all played perfect shots every time! Audrey had a marathon and a half’s …
Our first ‘Centenary’ game this year when 6 men and 6 ladies from the County squads take on a team of 6 men and 6 ladies from the Club. We are extremely fortunate to be able to play this game in May and thank Jacquie Elkin, Andy Docker, Liz Dutton and the county for their …
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 …
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!
Teams for Saturday: Audrey, Dawn & skip George Ange, Gordon & Dave P Tricia, Margaret* & skip Steve G Ray V, Lucy & skip Kevin L Match Captain : Dawn It’s whites. Please come changed as there are no changing room facilities available but there is a loo of course! Shoes can be changed beside …
In case I haven’t posted this on here already, the teams are: Brian C, Nadine & skip Norman Janice, Marie & skip George Joan, Gordon & skip Richard H Audrey, Margaret & skip David H Reserves; Ray V and Tricia (who will both be playing in Saturday’s game) Captain: Norman 2.30 pm start. Greys. Come …
We were fortunate enough to have a visit from Mr Squires or Squires Garden Centre yesterday. They are going to give us two or three rhododendrons to plant as a reminiscence of the garden surrounding the bowls green back in 1921, which is lovely. He thought the whole outside area a real treasure and had …
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 …
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 …
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 & …
Thanks to David Hale who has done a sterling job in securing a couple more teams and organising the Monday League. Fixture list and arrangements below. ‘Cambridge Park NPL League’ Matches 2021 Season Cambridge Park B.C. Cambridge Park, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 2PG Tel. 020 8892 0181 E-mail : cambridge_park@btconnect.com League Organiser: …
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 …
Morning! Just a reminder that Membership Forms are available to download here 210402 – CP Membership Application 2021-2022 – Rev.1 or a paper version can be collected from the round table in the Clubhouse. They need to be completed and given to Ange or put in the C pigeon hole. Ange will then issue your …
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 …
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 …
There was sun! There was warmth! There were bowlers! There was banter! There was outdoor hospitality! There was a Birthday! And, most importantly, we were with friends! Well done to everyone who helped get the club ready from digging, washing, polishing, gardening, de-mossing, leaf clearing and to those working yesterday – Ange & Scott, Gordon, …
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 …
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/ …
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 …
I spoke to one of our clients at the beginning of the week whose birthday had been the week before. It was the first birthday without her husband who died in January. “It was awful, just awful” she said even though she had had lunch with a friend. They hadn’t been married 73 years like …
Another couple of changes on the Fixture List with the addition of Springfield on 26th June and the removal of some of the Middlesex Ladies’ matches due to a later start and all being knock out competitions. If we (Middlesex) win the first round of the Walker Cup v Oxfordshires (Away), the team might get …
I don’t know how many of you caught HRH Prince Philip’s funeral on television yesterday. I managed to park the car for the 1 minute silence and then watched a bit on my phone before going home to watch on catch up. I thought it was a very moving occasion and Prince Philip had done …
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 …
Thanks to everyone who came along yesterday morning and did their bit to help out. If I can remember everyone, there was Margaret B, Graham D, Beryl B, Norman, Sarah H, Terry & Ann M, Gordon, Ange, Scott, Gym, Shirley & Tony O, Brian N, Brian C, Derek R, Peter & Gill C, Peter A, …
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 …
Lovely morning although chilly at 0C. For all those gardeners, don’t plant out your seedlings yet. The weather girl said there would still be overnight frosts/low temperatures. If you’re coming to join the working parties tomorrow, please make sure you’re warm enough and bring rubber and/or gardening gloves! If you’re reading this and play outdoors …
It’s snowing! So if you’re heading out for coffee, the pub for a drink or a meal, make sure you’ve got plenty of layers on. If you’re heading to the shops, hairdresser, beauty parlour, gym, swimming pool (brrrr), remember to keep your distancing up and wash your hands as soon as you get home. We’ve …
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, …
Such sad news this morning that the 99 year old HRH Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh has passed away. To lose a spouse after 73 years of marriage would be heartbreaking for anyone and our thoughts go to Her Majesty, The Queen and the others in the Royal Family. She always spoke of him …
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 …
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!
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 …
… 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 …
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 …
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 …
Happy Easter to everyone. I hope your day is filled with daffodils, eggs and a good family catch up outdoors or zoomed!
At the Board Meeting today, Gordon says he likes to read the website post each morning with his cup of tea. Oops. Failed miserably today as it’s now 4.27 pm! Anyway, with Trevor’s approval and providing we don’t get deluged with rain in the next 3 weeks, the outdoor green will open on Saturday 24th …
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 …
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 …
Well, we’re another step closer to meeting friends with groups up to 6 people or 2 households (if that makes more than 6) being able to meet outside. Only another 14 days until we can sit outside for a meal which someone else has cooked and someone else will wash up. Can’t wait! I am …
The updated Fixture List is now available on the Calendar page, with a big thanks to Ray V for all the hard work he has put in so that we have a pretty full summer of fixtures. Great job! We will get sign up sheets in the lobby for the first few matches after 12th …
Good that bowling is allowed from Monday but not so good for those of us whose greens aren’t opening until the end of April but we only have another 4 weeks to wait! In the meantime, if you would like to order a Club Centenary Polo Shirt or Fleece, please contact Norman. GET YOURSELVES READY …
Bowls England published this on Thursday afternoon. I know not all our bowlers are involved in National Competitions but Bowls England have stated they will update their guidance for “bowls at grassroots level” very soon. It will be published on here as soon as we have it. COMPETITIVE EVENTS – UPDATE 25th March, 2021 by Matt Wordingham …
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.
A few updates from the Government, but we still have to wait for Bowls England for further guidance . Selected highlights below, but you can read the full article on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-grassroots-sports-guidance-for-the-public-and-sport-providers?fbclid=IwAR1VTln7xncXYCoodevT0jj6zdj9U5k15PtJ_Uuhr53Rr6zMYj6_YQTz33U Coronavirus (COVID-19): grassroots sports guidance for the public and sport providers This guidance sets out information for the public and sport providers on how …
“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 …
But first, belated Happy Birthday greetings to Jean S for yesterday. The little bird got delayed! It looks as if you were well looked after and spoiled by all the family. Hopefully it was your only birthday in lockdown. This is just a reminder to complete your Census Day form online or by paper and …
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 …
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 … …
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!
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!
Heard from Gerry yesterday (who, like most of us, is itching for warmer weather!) who was walking in the Woodlands Garden in Bushy Park where he bumped into Mike Brown who works there and both chaps are well. Isle of Wight Ron has finished his sessions of treatment and is hoping to get down to …
I picked this up from the St Margaret’s e-newsletter yesterday regarding our job in protecting Skylarks in Richmond Park Please feel free to forward to any of your friends who might walk in Richmond Park and not pick this up anywhere else. How strange that skylarks nest on the ground!
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 …
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 …
Norman is taking orders for Club Centenary Polo Shirts and Fleeces. They’re a very nice quality and you’ll look great when out with friends – when we’re allowed out/in with friends! If you’re on Facebook, you can go to the Cambridge Park page and see the video of Norman modelling the shirt and the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
UPDATE | 2021 SEASON PLANNING 5th March, 2021 by Matt Wordingham Following last Saturday’s meeting and two further consultation sessions with our county colleagues, we wanted to provide an update to our bowls community on plans for the 2021 season. Our overriding objective remains leading the sport’s return to play and helping provide an environment where all …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …