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MARCH 2026 Friday 6th – JOINING DAY with refreshments – 2pm

Unfortunately only the UK’s weather was a winner for this year’s annual fixture between Spixworth & U3A, as it poured with rain all day and the event had to be cancelled. Veronica hastily arranged some questions to stretch the grey cells of everyone who still attended, and the food kindly provided by U3A members was enjoyed by all.

The Lee Trophy which was due to be contested on 7th September was replaced by the final Fun Bowls Event of the season due to it’s popularity which took place on Saturday 6th September. The weather was perfect and saw 53 people taking place in a variety of challenges which tested the skills of complete non-players to the most experienced of players. After 3 circuits, the winners were Team 11 which consisted of Val Smithson, Doris Hilling, Peter & Veronica Fisher, Peter Betts & Jack Steward who amassed a score of 5450 After playing everyone sat down to a bring …

Congratulations to all those members who played any matches in the evening Wensum League, Spixworth won it in their first year of entering by 1 point.

On a perfect Summer’s afternoon 26 entrants took part in the Midsummer Event Bowls Drive. The event was won by guest bowler Trevor Stannard, a regular short mat bowler, but someone who had never played competitive lawn bowls, maybe this might encourage him to take it up ! After the event an additional 6 people tucked into Anne’s usual meat pie meal which was well received. Special thanks to all helpers ands those who provided desserts and raffle prizes.

The Bowls Club held yet another very successful Fun Bowls and Hot Dogs on Saturday 19th July. With the weather men forecasting heavy rain and thunderstorms over Friday night and Saturday morning the fun bowls organisers were keeping everything crossed that the event could go ahead. With 55 plus people expected the team met about 9.30am and were able to set up the clubhouse and green despite a few showers. Thankfully the weather was very kind to us in the afternoon, as nine teams competed over 12 challenges. Tea and biscuits were enjoyed after the first round and as we …

A total of 15 Full & Associate members competed on a breezy afternoon for the Curtis Cup. This year saw a very close competition with three of the players winning two games and drawing one. Janet Appleton emerged as the overall winner scoring just 1 shot more than her nearest competitor Beris Blanch with Morag McEwan coming third. All players brought food to share, with home made cakes and other treats available for all. 

The participants were divided into 9 teams, for a fun afternoon consisting of 12 different challenges which were laid out on the green.  Two complete rounds were played and scores varied between 2600  & 3250 points. The competition winners were team 9 consisting of members Susan & Brian Jocobs playing with guests Irene & Trevor Stannard and Sue & Ray Flower.  The afternoon was completed with 60 people sitting down, in the club house, with an enjoyable fish and chip tea.

On a glorious Spring day, members new & old took advantage of the good weather to have their first roll up of the new season. An informal bowls drive was held, which saw long-standing member Ron Butler taking the first place position.

This popular annual event saw the club house filled to capacity, for an afternoon of singing along to The Beatles, Buddy & even Elvis amongst others, whilst enjoying the refreshments of tea, home made cakes and scones, expertly prepared by some of the talented lady members.