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The Spider

The afternoon was very well attended with over forty bowlers and plenty of spectators enjoying the sunshine along with some fine bowling.

The green was officially opened in the customary manner by the Club Presidents Sylvia Lupton and Richard Luscombe bowling the first woods of the season.

Followed by what is known as The Spider, with bowlers having one foot in the ditch and one on the green, each bowling one wood trying and get closest to the jack in the middle. Congratulations to Bryan Thomas who won and was presented with a litre bottle from Don Bridges.

As expected for the start of the season, the green was a little heavy. A match was played to ten ends over six rinks of triples.

Members and spectators then retired into the clubhouse for refreshments and presentation of the Indoor Section winter trophies.

The overall singles champion was Don Bridges, so congratulations to Don and to Tom Emmett who finished runner-up.

Congratulations to Alfie Dibble and Dennis Williams for picking up the pairs competition and to Paul Finch and Richard Luscombe runners-up.

Congratulations to Mary Ryder, Jim Bass and Richard Luscombe for winning the triples and  to the runners-up John Hill, Bob Attwood and Tim Rhodes. 

 

     

 

The indoor season has now finished and regarded by everyone who participated as a great success. The four leagues, single, pairs and triples competitions along with the two open umbrella evenings was very well supported. The clubhouse has now been transformed back ready for the outdoor season.

Now time is fast approaching to the opening of the green for the coming outdoor season As you know the green will be officially opened by the presidents at 3.00pm on Saturday13th April and I would like to give a very warm welcome to all existing and new members to the opening  when a spider with a bottle of whisky as a prize will take place. Should you be unable to attend the opening I trust your bowling for the forthcoming season will be very enjoyable and rewarding experience..

Without mentioning names because I am sure to forget someone, I would like to give my grateful thanks and appreciation to all members who have worked hard throughout the winter and the past few weeks getting the green, gardens, surrounds, benches and fences painted, and the internal work in the outside rooms and the clubhouse really looking spick and span.

We have a very full fixture list with the usual friendlies and leagues as well as fifteen tourist teams and I would like to reiterate the captain’s request to please put your name forward for as many matches as possible.

Again this season we are holding an open/charity day on Sunday 26th May, so I am asking for your support on the day and if you know of anyone interested in “having a try” please bring them along with a pair of flat soled.

Finally on behalf of Burnham-on-Sea Bowling Club I hope you all have a very pleasurable and fulfilling summer season.

Don Bridges

Chairman Burnham-on-Sea Club

 

 

Gentle reminder that our bowls club member Richard Thomas is running The London Marathon on April 21^st, 2024 and trying to raise as much money as he can for.

 

Alzheimer’s Research UK

 

If you would like to help Richard in his quest, you can donate and learn more by clicking on his Just Giving Page below.  Remembering if you tick the Gift Aid Box the amount you donate will automatically increase by 25%

 

https://www.justgiving.com/page/fairwatergarage

 

The club wishes Richard and Claire Liell (his running partner) all the best on the day.

 

Congratulations to Don Bridges on winning the singles final.

Commiserations to the runner up Tom Emmett. In a game as all the rest that was played in a great friendly spirit and atmosphere, that maybe sums up our indoor bowls. 

                                                          Trophy presented by Paul Finch, Indoor Secretary.

 

Congratulations also go to the winners of the triple’s competition Mary Ryder, Jim Bass and Richard Luscombe and commiserations to our runners up, Bob Attwood, John Hill and Tim Rhodes.

Congratulations to the pairs winners Alfie Dibble and Dennis Williams, in a match that was close-run thing. One could go as far to say that it was at one stage, devilishly close with the score line after 6 ends being 6 all!

Alfie and Dennis pulled ahead steadily after that and, despite a valiant comeback  – scoring 9 in the last 3 ends, Paul and Richard were unable to claw back enough points and after 21 ends Alfie Dibble and Dennis Williams were declared your Pairs Champions with Paul Finch and Richard Luscombe runners up.

Trophy Presented by Don Bridges, Club Chairman 

Thanks go to Richard for providing the tea and coffee facilities, to Rita for her wonderful cupcakes and to Mike for his Bertie’s every flavour pastry.

In total there were 37 competitors across all three competitions. So many, in fact, that we even had to hold a prelim singles round before we were able to begin the knockout stages!

Beginning in January, there were a total of 41 matches played, many of which were very closely fought battles, until we had two triples’ teams, two pair’s teams and two singles players lined up to compete for the trophies.

There are match availability sheets on this website for the start of the season, along with hard copies in the clubhouse.

 

 

 

 

It may be the indoor season at the moment and soon the start of the outdoor season, but there is a lot of activity going on outside the clubhouse.

Preparing the green and the gardens for the onslaught of bowlers is a year-round task, undertaken by a team of volunteers.

Perhaps you may fancy doing a bit of gardening?  No application form or experience required.

Why not come along and see what we do, normally Monday morning’s around 10.00

Stand-up gardeners are very welcome, as well as those who like to get down with the weeds.

Perhaps you’re a fair-weather gardener? No Problem, we’ll look forward to seeing you when the sun comes out!

We are also on the lookout for gardening equipment, so if you’ve got any redundant forks or spades, we are keen to put them to good use.

Please contact Jane Finch, Trudi Jenkins or any member of the management committee for further advice.  

Photos below.        One sunny Monday morning in February, it was Tom’s turn to get his steps in, sweeping the green. Close by, Jane & Malcolm were spotted in the undergrowth, pruning and weeding.

 

The Class of 23 umbrella bowlers enjoyed a fantastic Pre-Christmas evening session of indoor bowls at Burnham on Sea Bowls Club last week. Everyone including the spectators had donned their Christmas jumpers (or PJ’s!) as you can see in the photo.  

There was plenty of fun with lots of laughter, banter and singing. There was even a little dancing to some wonderful festive music played by the resident D. J.  Miss  Rita D.Home-made festive cupcakes cooked by the internationally renowned chef of Dib’s Creations, along with mince pies, apple pies and of course plenty of chocolate.

Mike was kept nice and busy behind the bar as normal and was seen singing along to himself, well done Mike.

From the spectator’s point of view it was great to see the massive improvement in all the bowlers and the encouragement they give to each other.

The Friday umbrella is now taking a break during the holiday season and will return in the new year. As always all new members, who joined in 2023 are welcome to come along on a Friday, to join in the fun. Registration is via the WhatsApp group at 6pm on Thursday with the bowling starting between 6.45 and 7pm on Fridays, once everyone has arrived.

 

Click on the photo’s below for some of the action.

 

                   

 

                                       

 

 

 

 

Richard Thomas from Burnham on Sea Bowling Club is running the 2024 London Marathon and hoping to raise vital money for Alzheimer’s Research UK at the same time.

If anyone would like to support Rich please click on the photo or the link below, there is also a sponsorship form in the clubhouse and feel free to  share it with family and friends, any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Fairwater Garage fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Research UK

   https://www.justgiving.com/page/fairwatergarage

Story

My name is Paul Liell from Fairwater Garage, and we are raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. 

In 2019 over 850,000 people aged 65 and over in the UK had dementia and by 2040, there will be over 1.5 million people with dementia in the UK. 5 in every 100 people with Alzheimer’s disease are under 65.

A friend of mine has just received this terrible diagnosis and not only has it had a massive impact on them but also on all those close to them. Many of you will know someone who is also suffering.

My wife Claire and her friend Richard Thomas are running the London Marathon in April 2024, and we are looking to raise as much money as possible to support Alzheimer’s Research UK for a cure.

Any donation will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for your support!

Best wishes 

Paul x

https://www.justgiving.com/page/fairwatergarage