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.

 

Ladies’ and Men’s Section AGMs will start at 3pm on Sunday 18th February in the Clubhouse.

The Club AGM will commence upon completion of section specific business on the same afternoon.

Members have been sent Agendas by email and copies are displayed at the Club

For members be willing to stand for a position within the Club for 2024 the nomination forms are now displayed on the Club noticeboards.

Members will shortly need to use a code to access the main entrance gate to the Club grounds. Please contact Club Secretary if you have not received this information via email (sent 19th December). Key fob access to the Clubhouse remains unchanged.

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.

 

                   

 

                                       

 

 

 

 

Details of the competitions have been emailed to entrants today by Paul Finch, Indoor Secretary. Members will also be able to view these details at the Club, as they are displayed on the noticeboard.

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