After a very disappointing turn out for the Club 75 Shot Competition last Saturday, it was decided to re-arrange for later in the season when maybe there aren’t so many other competitions and distractions going on.

Thanks to Peter C and team for organising it and arranging the lunches and to those who did turn up.

Karen has organised some socials for everyone.  Watch out for posters and sign up sheets on the noticeboards.

Friday, 26th July -7pm
Curry Night

Saturday, 31st August, 3pm
Hawaiian BBQ

Saturday, 28th Sept. , 5pm
Outdoor Presentation Dinner

Friday, 25th October, 6pm
Race Night

Friday, 22nd November, 6pm
Skittles Evening

Sunday 15th December, 3pm
Christmas Dinner

Happy Birthday to Cathy T. You’ve still got 1 hour 45 mins left to enjoy it and I’m sorry this was not on Gerry’s post this morning!

Happy Birthday to Gerry, nearly our oldest member

And belated Happy Birthday to Scott, probably our youngest member!

To all of our members who are carers or are be cared for, it’s National Carers Week so we can raise a mug or glass in thanks for all you do.
If any new or established carers are looking for a bit of extra support, please go to https://carers.org

The local branch of Mind is made up of staff and carers who help, advise and care for those in need of help.
Those staff and carers are coming to Cambridge Park on Thursday from 6;00-8:00 pm to enjoy a social evening which includes having a go at playing bowls. Hooray!

We are looking for a few members who could come along and show them some basic skills such as how to hold the bowl, how the bias works and the aim of the game etc.

We all enjoy playing and it’s a chance to share our skills for others to enjoy as well as welcoming them to the club. Someone helped us all when we started , so it’s a good opportunity to give something back.  We may find some who would like to come and join us  and play on Tuesday evenings in the regular Try Bowls sessions with Julian and Karen.  You never know!

There will also be two Middlesex Ladies Pairs matches going on at the same time so games to watch and fun to be had across the whole green and the bar will naturally be open to quench the thirst!

Please let Karen know if you can come along even if it’s only for the first hour to help everyone get going

From Peter C, our organiser:-

First of all, don’t forget there’s rugby on today, Saturday, at Twickenham so if you are heading off anywhere towards the club or RIchmond, allow some extra travel time.

At 10:00 this morning, the Ladies face Ashford (yet again!) in the semi-final of the Middlesex Ladies Double Rink.  One team at home, one away.  Supporters welcome at both venues.

Shaf & Marie are playing Mixed Pairs at Ashford this morning so they would welcome support too!

Tomorrow, we play West Ealing in the Richmond & Barnes League with John Q and (the other) Gordon M making their debut for the club.

The match v Hurlingham Club has unfortunately been cancelled but we’re hopeful the Hampton match will go ahead on Wednesday afternoon at Cambridge Park.  We are looking for about 3 more players.  Karen will be very pleased to take your names if you can play.

There was a hard fought Men’s Triples last night between Alasdair, Alan & Shaf v Dave P, Peter J & Gary.  The latter were well ahead when I left but the score wasn’t truly reflecting the standard of play.

Jean & Nadine won their Middlesex Pairs during the week and Dawn won her National Champion of Champions match and faces Lisa (from Ashford) who knocked Cathy out (not at boxing) last night.

Deadlines for various rounds of multiple competitions are coming up in the next 10 days, so please let us know how you get on.

Message from Alasdair: