Unfortunately the match v Staines on Thursday has been cancelled.
BUT We still have matches on Saturday v Mid Surrey away at 2:30 and at home v Masonians on Sunday at 3:30 (yes 3:30!)
We need another 1 for Saturday and 5 for Sunday.
Please let Jacqui, Gym or Dawn know if you’re available
Thanks.
Steve B was very disappointed to wake up yesterday morning, one week before the Friday Night Leagues were due to start, only to find some more wet stuff was dropping from the sky. “Oh no!”, he exclaimed. And he wasn’t the only one who said words to that effect yesterday!
So, with the green not fit for play today, it means there is less footfall of outdoor members at the Club to sign up for Friday Night Leagues this week, as well as matches – we’re playing Staines away on Thursday and Mid-Surrey and Masonians in the RBL League next Saturday and Sunday.
However, we are looking forward to seeing some of you this afternoon Saturday for a social get together, renew subs and friendships and get into gear for the outdoor season from 2:30. Peter J is hopeful, with this week’s better, less wet but warmer weather forecast, there is a chance we’ll open on Friday 10th.
If you would like to join in the Friday Night Triples Leagues but can’t get to the club, ring the club or let any club member know so they can add your name to the list, or send a message through the website or to cambridge_park@btconnect.com with Friday Night League in the subject heading. Plenty of options!
Although there are enough names for 6 teams, there aren’t quite enough for 6 squads. Play starts between 5:00-5:30 and is usually about 12 ends, lasting 2 – 2.5 hours. There has always been a good buzz on Friday nights during the summer with lots of bowls, plenty of banter, good socialising as well as enjoying the summer evenings in good company whether playing or not.
At the moment, all we can hope for is Camelot where …
“The rain must never fall till after sundown.
By eight, the morning mists must disappear”,
In short there’s simply not
A more congenial spot
Than happy outdoor lawn bowling than here in Cambridge Park!.”
Thanks to Andy H for his hard work and straight lines!
The sun wasn’t out this morning but evidence of yesterday’s working party is very visible encouraging some sunny, warmer days!
The green is ok on the surface but a little tender deeper down so it needs another week to firm up.
Informal roll up on Saturday 4th starting at 2:30. All welcome. Dress code casual.
Around 22 members came along yesterday morning to prepare the green surrounds on what turned out to be a dry morning. Brilliant!
Andy managed to paint most of the car park lines and will finish off this morning.
Karen and Brian Cr were therefore very busy in the kitchen making bacon rolls for everyone and Alasdair was the barman serving the drinks. ( Jane is on holiday so we hope she’s enjoying her break,)
A big thanks to everyone on a successful morning.
PS. If you feel you’ve got a bug for working outdoors, please sign up to Karen’s Gardening Club to do some work on the flowerbeds and not leave it all to Gym !
A message from Andy H who will be line painting the car park tomorrow.
He’ll be starting around 08:00-08:30 on against the indoor green and working backwards.
Early arrivals can park in the back bays and later ones please take your instructions from Andy.
You may need to move your car further forward during the morning as he moves further backwards.
If you fancy getting your Freedom Pass out and coming by bus, that would be great!
Thanks
From 10:00 tomorrow, there will be a working party to clear the ditches and surrounds to get the green one step nearer for opening which should be soon but is dependent on the greenkeepers.
So, bring gloves, wear something comfortable and enjoy a bacon roll and a drink in return for your hard work!
Many hands make light work in this case!
Encouraging supporters are welcome as we appreciate some of the jobs might be physically challenging and not suitable for all.
PS. Don’t forget to return your Club Member Application Forms if you haven’t done so already. Sarah and Peter are doing a brilliant job in getting the memberships and share certificate register up to date.
Well done to David H for running the indoor leagues again this season as well as to everyone who took part
If you were like us, we had days when we played well and others when we didn’t have the run of the green! Hey ho!
Final tables are below and the prize winnings are as follows:-
| League |
Format |
No. of Teams in the league | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Monday evening | Rinks | 5 | £48 | £24 | N/A | |
| Tuesday evening | Triples | 5 | £36 | £18 | N/A | |
| Wednesday evening | Rinks | 4 | £40 | £24 | N/A | |
| Tuesday afternoon | Triples | 5 | £36 | £18 | N/A | |
| Thursday afternoon | Triples | 8 | £42 | £18 | £12 |
So, the Prizes are:
Monday League
1st Rebelmasters £48
2nd Martello £24
Tuesday Afternoon League
1st Rolling Stones £36
2nd Beatles £18
Tuesday Evening League
1st Everton £36
2nd Arsenal £18
Wednesday League
1st Rytons £40
2nd Vikings £24
Thursday Afternoon League
1st Stags £42
2nd Bees £18
3rd Robins £12
These prizes will be given out in due course.
Well done to David H for running the Indoor Leagues again this season and to everyone who played. We had good games when we played well and not great games when it definitely wasn’t our day. I’m sure it was the same for all!
The Tony Alcock Over 60’s Mixed Double Rink first round v Bishop Duppas has now been confirmed for Sunday 19th May. It will need a prompt start at 10:00 am as there is Middlesex Walker Cup match at 13:30 on the same day – also needing 2 rinks.
In the afternoon the Club are playing Ashford in the Richard & Barnes League which requires 3 mixed rinks, so please sign up or let Steve, Tony O’B or Dawn know of your availability.
Lots of sign up sheets at the Club, so have a wander down and put your names on the lists …. please! John E has done a brilliant job for his first role of Outdoor Fixture Secretary so we need to give him our support.
The updated Fixture List is on the Calendar page.
Thanks