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Please support the club finalists this weekend – 7th & 8th September. For full  programme see Members area/Competition on website or noticeboard. Food, bar and raffle available. The competitions start at 12pm  Saturday and 11am on Sunday.

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.

 

 

 

Beetle Drive Evening

I don’t think I other members and guests had so much fun for a fiver until last night.

New and established members plus guest of the club gathered for our second social night this season to play a Beetle Drive. The dress code of something that sparkles and was enthusiastically taken up with jewels, tops and accessories.

The game consists of shaking dice to get a score that matches the parts of a beetle and so one draws until a beetle is completed and the game stops. Highest and lowest score from a table of four move in opposite directions so that every game brings new players together.

The ensuing mayhem is a rattle of dice cups, furiously being shaken, thrown and passed on, accompanied by whoops and cheers as speed is of the essence and beetle parts are drawn. The game consists of 8 rounds with the highest total score winning at the end so congratulations to Marion Strong.

Half time was enhanced with oven fresh pizzas and a selection of filled rolls with interesting description flags as you can see in the photos, a free raffle and just time to grab a drink from Rob who manned the bar.

The event was also as sustainable as possible with 95% of materials used being recycled.

A huge thanks to Jim as doorman, bouncer and photographer for the night. Rob and his bow tie behind the bar. Rita and Brenda were marvellous in helping me to cater and clear up.

Finally to Terry who devised, organised, explained and ran the night in his usual quiet and reserved manner!!!!

If you would like to see some videos of the chaos, head over to our Facebook Page

 

Mike Squire – Events Coordinator.

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to Pat Cross and Kevin Thompson

Congratulations go to Pat and Kevin on making their debut for Burnham on Sea Bowls Club.

Kevin played in a friendly match against Victoria Park, Bridgwater at home on Thursday. Followed by Pat the next day away to Bridgwater in The Victoria League.

Welcome both to our friendly club and we are sure you will enjoy your time with a new family.

Pat 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.

Kevin is shown in the photo being presented with his complementary shirt by The Men’s President Richard Luscombe.