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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.

The annual match between U3A members and Spixworth was extremely well supported this season, with all 6 rinks in operation. Members of Spixworth who are also members of U3A played for the latter. The overall result was a win for Spixworth. A superb mix of refreshments were provided by the U3A members, and the Spixworth players provided the raffle prizes.

The annual Roy Allen pairs competition started a week late due to adverse weather. The number of teams that entered this year was lower than in previous seasons, but seven pairs took part. Each team played the other pairs over the three evenings, with the winners being John White & John Wade, and the runners up were Steve Blanch & Peter Betts.

Despite a dull and slightly drizzly afternoon, the weather did not deter a total of 51 family and friends turning out to enjoy a great afternoon of fun bowls. Club members, together with relatives, friends and U3A members played three rounds of the course with a break for refreshments. Afterwards a group of 59 sat down to enjoy a ‘chip shop’ tea in the club house.

A scorching hot day, saw 8 teams of 3 players play 4 games each. At the end, 3 teams had each won 3 games, but with a better shots difference Peter Betts, Jack Steward & John Wade were presented with the trophy, and the runners up were Ron & Helen Butler supported by new member Janet Appleton, who has only just started playing bowls this season. Afterwards there was a raffle and everyone enjoyed the bring and share food.