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A total of 20 Full & Associate members competed for the first silverware of the season. The afternoon saw Peter Betts emerge as the overall winner. Food was provided by all players on a bring and share basis, with many delicious home made cakes and other treats available for all. Congratulations to Roy Osborne who was celebrating his 93rd birthday

Family & friends gathered on a lovely sunny Saturday to join in the annual fun bowls event at the club followed by a fish & chip tea.

The 2024 season got underway with 24 members taking part in a bowls drive on a very chilly, but dry Saturday. New member Mark Watkins won the event on his inaugural outing for the club.

Members & friends got into the ‘Christmas Spirit’, at the club’s fun party and panto, (“oh no they didn’t, oh yes they did”). Written and narrated by Veronica, a group of members (with many last minute understudies taking part due to sickness of the original cast) performed in a fusion of ‘Goldilocks & the 3 bears meet Aladdin & Prince Charming’ !!!!!! In Bears’ Cottage, Spixworth near Catton woods, Baby Bear wished for a brother to play with, so she made a wish, and Aladdin appeared with his magic teapot to grant the wish. The genie in the teapot was …

The Christmas festivities started early, with the popular sing-a long, followed by tea & cakes.

The meeting gave all members the opportunity to hear from the committee on all things important concerning their club. Steve Benns was re-elected as Chairman, and Steve Blanch & Janet Appleton joined the committee. Steve Blanch took over as the captain of the Business League, with all other captains remaining in post. It was agreed to keep all fees at their present level for the forthcoming season.

Many congratulations to captain Ron Butler, and all the Spixworth players who contributed to another league win for the club.

Congratulations to captain Peter Betts, and to everyone who played in the Business House League this season on winning the league.

A total of 21 people attended the popular cheese and wine event which was run this year in association with the presentation of the trophies to this year’s winners of the club competitions. List of winners 2023 Tom Turner – Winners – Peter Betts, Jack Steward & John Wade. Runners up – Ron Butler, Helen Butler & Janet Appleton Curtis Cup – Winners – Morag McEwan. Runner up – Duncan McEwan Roy Allen Pairs – Winners John White & John Wade. Runners up – Steve Blanch & Peter Betts Taylor Trophy (Singles) – Winner John Wade. Runner up – Phil …

On a glorious, late Summer afternoon, an informal bowls drive saw the last opportunity for all members to play bowls for this season. The social side of being a member at Spixworth Bowls Club does not stop there though, with the programme of Winter activities commencing in October.