This is the magic number wherever you are!

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 14^th 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’ guidance can continue to provide organised bowls sessions for members and visitors, from Monday 14^th September 2020.

The current version 5 of the guidance issued on 26^th August 2020 remains unchanged. To view please click here http://www.eiba.co.uk/news/2020/return-to-indoor-bowls-guidance-version5.pdf

In addition we advise Clubs who have a bar and or restaurant to click here for the appropriate updated guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/restaurants-offering-takeaway-or-delivery

As always, the EIBA will continue to monitor the situation and will provide appropriate guidance to its membership, as and when appropriate.

Ends.

10^th September 2020

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 14^th September.

With the end of the season fast-approaching for the majority of our clubs, we trust players will continue to enjoy our sport in a socially-distant manner, particularly if wishing to play fours at this time.

We also encourage clubs to take this final opportunity to introduce new people to our sport through our ‘Let’s Roll’ initiative, which has already seen nearly 1,000 individuals sign up for a free trial session at their local club, and the Great British Week of Sport (Saturday 19^th September to Sunday 27^th September).

Click here to view the latest DCMS guidance

Click here to view the latest Bowls England guidance

In light of the clarification received, our guidance issued on 31^st July 2020 remains unchanged.

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Statement – Wednesday 9^th 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 (14^th September).  The change will ban larger groups meeting anywhere socially indoors or outdoors but includes some exemptions including for organised sports.

We are seeking clarification from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport on what this means for our sport, and will issue an update once this is received.

The current DCMS guidance (updated 19^th August 2020) and our own guidance (issued 31^st July 2020) should be followed until Monday 14^th September.

We kindly request that all members await our further update at this time and continue to stay alert and stay safe.

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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 each from the spectators’ chairs!  Thanks to Jane who manned the bar for the whole afternoon.

Top Triple went to Dave P, ‘new’ Steve and Dawn.  Well done.  We just pipped Lucy, Gordon and Terry!

Did you know that only 25% of outdoor clubs have opened this year.  We are very fortunate.  All down to Ange and Jacquie in producing a tight Risk Assessment, Trevor continuing the work on the green which has played really well, and Audrey getting some extra fixtures, Gordon and Laurence for welcoming new members and always ready to help out when not playing, not to mention David H who has been manning the Green Booking system from his home.

This morning (Sunday), we have 6 pairs playing from 10.30 am.  Jane will be opening the bar at midday, so if you’re out on your pre-lunch walk, we’ll be happy to see you.  Weather seems set fair again.

Four triples are playing this afternoon at Cambridge Park and we look forward to seeing any spectators!