Author: Jim Bass

Indoor Competitions, Closing Date for Entries 30th November

Hi everyone.

Just a quick thank you to those who have already put themselves forward for the competitions this year. Please remember that if you want to play triples and pairs then you MUST create a team and add the team details to the other two sheets. There are some on the main tick sheet who have not yet done this, so please can you speak to your friends and create your teams as soon as possible. We need more teams for both triples and pairs, to allow those competitions to go ahead.  

If you are having trouble making up a team, let me or Richard Luscombe know, and we will do what we can to help and those of you who are in Class of 24, send a shoutout into your WhatsApp chat to see if anyone else is in the same position as you.

The sheets are up on one of the noticeboards in the clubhouse, so check them out next time you are there and make sure you join in the fun.

Paul.

Indoor Secretary.  

Christmas Quiz, With the Winner Collecting £25

 

We’re having a Christmas Quiz this year where you can win £25 !

Please go the clubhouse and pick up quiz form’s from under the noticeboard. 

It’s based on  well-known Christmas Carols & Christmas Songs, so you will know all of the answers!

Just put the £2 into the Christmas Box for each entry form, you can’t miss it!

If you’ve got friends or family who might like to buy a copy too, then you can either pick up some more quizzes from the clubhouse, or take copies of your blank quiz, and get £2 from them to put in the Christmas box.

When you’ve finished, post your quiz into the Christmas Box by Sunday 5th January 2025 If we have more than one correct answers, they will all be put into a hat, with £25 going to the first one pulled out.

The proceeds will go to the Club.

Good Luck & Merry Christmas.

 

  

Luncheon & Presentation of Trophies, Sunday 13th October

Burnham-on-Sea Bowling Club Luncheon & Presentation of Trophies

At Batch Country Hotel, Lympsham

On Sunday 13th October 12.30 for 1.00pm Cost £26.0

Please place your names on the list in the clubhouse by 30th September

Guests are most welcome

Menu

Starters

Potato & Leek Soup OR Prawns served with Seafood Sauce and Pineapple served with a Salad Garnish OR Home-Made Chicken and Orange Pâté with Cointreau served with Wholemeal Toast nestled on a bed of mixed leaves.

Main Courses

Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding & Accompaniments OR Supreme of Chicken Breast topped with White Wine and Mushroom Sauce OR Fresh Scottish Salmon Fillet with Hollandaise, Lemon & Dill Sauce OR Vegetarian, Mushroom Stroganoff.

Desserts

Apple Crumble served with Custard Sauce OR Cream Filled Profiteroles with Hot Chocolate Sauce OR Individual Cheese & Biscuit Platter.

Tea /Coffee and Chocolate Mints served after meal.

 

Results and Information On The Clubs Olympics 2024

The Olympics (…well sort of …) Friday 13th September

Friday the 13th may be deemed unlucky but not for the 36 members who attended The Burnham on Sea Bowls Club’s Olympics.  Teams of four competed against each other at ten events.  Members old and new got together, chose an obscure country name and took on the challenges.

Rita and sous chef Brenda put up a splendid buffet from 6.30 to fuel the athletes throughout the night, Jim Bass enthusiastically manned the door and took official photos, whilst Terry, Pete and team manned the bar. The sporty attire dress code was embraced by all.

 

 

The first event was in the pool and involved two members of each team sending off their swimmer and steering them to the finish line. No team members were soaked during the event, surprisingly. With the swimming completed we moved onto the game’s stadium.

Laughter, cheers and groans filled the air as events took place. The discus event involving plates and cotton reels tested team loyalty and skills. When do you stop, or do you try one more in the tower building? Archery proved challenging as some players fumbled arrows and the bow, but Robin Hood’s reputation is safe. The high jump saw a Small Lego Man being propelled upwards and sideways hitting the blinds, floor, windows and down the radiator but landing successfully for several athletes.  The tennis event proved so funny for some ladies we were glad it was placed close to the loos!

The equestrian challenge and golf putting range were obviously outside to give everyone a breath of fresh air.  Both events tested teams to the limit, but success was achieved.

Obviously all Olympic Games finish with the relays and so teams furiously raced to gain the maximum points and thus the medals.  Never has so much fun been had with four chairs, a balloon and a bucket.

The medal presentation by Don Bridges assisted by glamorous Brenda concluded the night. An amazing Olympic chocolate cake was raffled and is being returned to the club by Mike 3 for the Chesney Triples.

A huge thank you to all who took part, the nutritional suppliers especially and those who helped clear up.

 

Gold Medallist are Donna, Bill, Trudi, and Dave.

Silver Medallists are Rita, Janet, Keith and Roger

Bronze Medallists are. Jean and Julie.

Mike Squire – event coordinator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clubhouse & Changing Rooms Tidy Up

            *  * ADVANCE NOTICE  *  *

CLEAR OUT DAYS – 21/22 SEPTEMBER 2024

It has been brought to The Management Committee’s attention from several members, that our changing rooms and clubhouse has been looking untidy and cluttered for a long time with one thing or another.

So with this in mind the club has decided there will be a total clear out of the changing rooms & the clubhouse.  

Please assist us by taking by all your belongings home from both the changing rooms & clubhouse, including bowls, bags & clothing, or put safely away in your locker by Monday Morning 23rd September.

This process should identify items that do not belong current members or former members.

Any items unclaimed will be stored elsewhere. A photograph of the items will be put in a folder and kept in the clubhouse for six months.

Any items still unclaimed (with no identifiable owners name) will be sold off for club funds, given to charity or otherwise disposed of as appropriate,

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION IN ADVANCE

On Behalf of The Management Committee

Social Event 13th September. Olympic Games in the Clubhouse

 

 

Burnham on Sea Bowling Club’s

OLYMPIC GAMES

(….well sort of….)

Friday 13th September 2024

Doors open 6pm for 6.30 start

Full Buffet from 6.30pm £5 on the door

Teams of 4 with all sports being accessible to everyone.

EVENTS Include, swimming, equestrian, discus, shooting, golf, javelin, relay and more.

DRESS CODE – something sporty!!

Gentlemen, No Speedo’s —– Ladies, No Thongs

Add your name and numbers to the list please, that is in the clubhouse on the social board, this is for catering purposes.

 

 

Congratulations to Janis Owen

Congratulations goes to Janis on making her debut for the bowls club away against Mark Moor Bowls Club on Friday the 30th of August.

Janis contributed very nicely to win on her rink in the triples as lead bowler and overall for the club against a strong team, with Burnham on Sea Bowls Club winning 100 points to Mark Moor’s 98.

Janis said after the game she found the game to be very friendly and a very enjoyable experience and loved the feeling of being part of Burnham on Sea Bowls Club.

Janis also added she is looking forward to playing more matches for the club leading up to the end of the season and has added her name for more friendly’s. 

A big well done from the other members and welcome to our friendly bowls club Janis.

Janis is shown in the photo being presented with her complementary shirt for playing in her first match for the club by the Men’s Captain and captain of the day Bob Brown.

 

 

Presentation of Cheque to BARB. & Friends of Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital

The Charity Open Day on Sunday May the 26th 2024 was to encourage new bowlers to have a taster of playing bowls and to raise some funds for two local charities  –  Burnham Area Rescue Boat,      BARB.    and    Friends of Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital once again.

Although the day was almost a complete washout this year with the very heavy rain, many turned up and we raised almost £400 with the club rounding the figure up. Lots of visitors enjoyed the experience, even though they and many club members had soggy socks and shoes by lunchtime.

There are far too many people to thank individually for their great effort and contributions made before and on the day.

Don Bridges Chairman, and Richard Luscombe, President of Burnham on Sea Bowling Club.  Can be seen presenting a cheque for £200 to BARB’s  Treasure Graham Holdsworth at the rescue station late in August.

Another £200 cheque was delivered personally by the Chairman to Mrs Ceri Joyce Chairman +  Publicity Marketing officer of Friends of Burnham-on-Sea War Memorial Hospital earlier in the month.

 

Congratulations Penny Bedwell

Congratulations Penny Bedwell on playing in her first match for the bowls club, against a very strong touring team from South Wales, Llanhllieth.

Penny was very happy with the welcome she received from her fellow team mates and the other members of both clubs and is looking forward to playing in many more games for Burnham on Sea Bowls Club.

Penny is shown in the photo being presented with her complementary shirt for playing in her first match for the club by The Ladies Captain Mary Brown.