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

 

Monday’s 10.00-11.00  Coaching

Monday’s 11.00-13.00 Open Umbrella

Monday’s 19.00-20.55  League Matches

Tuesday’s 19.00-20.55 League Matches

Wednesday’s 14.00-15.55 League Matches

Wednesday’s 19.00-20.55 League Matches

Thursday’s 19.00-20.55 Open Umbrella

Friday’s  11.00-12.55 Bowls Class of 23 Umbrella

Friday’s  19.00-20.55  Bowls Class of 23 Umbrella

(Bowls Class of 23 – members who have joined the club this season)

All other times are free to turn up and play at £2.00 per session per bowler.

Richard explaining Tom on the indoor mat

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The green will close from sunset Saturday the 23rd of the month and the indoor carpet will be laid Sunday morning.

Looking for a few volunteers to help put the green to bed and remove most of the tables and chairs from the clubhouse.

The ditch liners need to be turned over and the benches placed under cover in the Joan Hazelton area.

Most tables and chairs to be moved from clubhouse into visitors changing rooms.

Meeting at around 10.00 am Sunday the 24th and normally takes about an hour.

 

Congratulations to Rita & Alfie on playing in their first game for the Club. They played in a match at home against Brush Bowling Club from Loughborough, Leicestershire and received complimentary shirts for playing.

Both contributed very nicely in fine wins for their respective rinks, well done from the club.

Club Shirts presented by Club Chairman Don Bridges.