Members took part in a bowls drive to contend for the Curtis Cup; despite it being a lovely day, the turn out was not as good as in previous years, but those who took part enjoyed an afternoon of bowls, followed by a feast of sharing platters. Only two players won all their matches, Duncan & Morag McEwan, but as Morag had a better shots difference she was declared the overall winner.
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Opening of the Green – 15th April 2023
After all the recent rain, the green, although in excellent condition was hard going, but with the sun shining it was a perfect day for the first day of the season, and it was good to see so many members enjoy their first roll up. John White was the overall winner.
Presentation of trophies for 2021 & 2022 seasons
Due to Covid many competitions were not competed for in 2021, and there was no presentation of trophies. Presentations for both 2021 & 2022 seasons were made by the Club Captain George Atkinson.
Annual General Meeting – 28th October 2022
All members were encouraged to attend the AGM where important discussions regarding the future of the club were held. Existing and new faces were elected to serve on the committee for the following 12 months. The presentation of trophies took place immediately after the meeting had finished.
U3A Challenge match – 14th September 2022
The annual match between U3A members and Spixworth members took place on a beautiful sunny day, with a good turnout for both sides. After competitive, but friendly play, Spixworth emerged as overall winners. A splendid, varied spread supplied by the U3A team was much enjoyed by all.
Closing of the green – Saturday 17th September 2022
Another season drew to a close, with a bowls drive to mark the occasion, with teams chosen on a random basis. As this was the last opportunity to play this season, members turned out to enjoy it. It was a close competition, with 4 people winning all their games, but new member John Wade emerged as the overall winner as he had the best shot difference.
Roy Allen Pairs competition – 3rd,10th & 17th August 2022
The competition commenced on 3rd August with 9 pairs taking part. The competition played on a round robin basis was won by John & Di White, with Veronica Fisher & Stuart Alcock taking the runners’ up spot.
Fun Bowls Saturday 3rd September 2022
A total of 33 players dodged the heavy showers to take part in the last fun bowls of the season. The team consisting of Beris, Peter & Marian, and enthusiastically assisted by their grandson Archie, emerged as overall winners. Runners up spot went to Ann, Veronica, Pat Gormley, Sue B & Sue P. A ‘chip shop’ tea was enjoyed by players plus some spectators, and Scooby Doo even made an appearance at the tombola, much to Archie’s delight.
Midsummer Event – Saturday 13th August 2022
A Members only bowls drive with a red, white and blue theme (to celebrate belatedly The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee which had to be cancelled at an earlier event due to bad weather) saw 23 players taking part with John White emerging as the overall winner, Rod Back as runner up and Dee Wilkinson in third. The winner of the ‘best dressed’ competition was David Fulcher with a fantastic hat to go with his outfit. Everyone brought a plate of food to share with others, which provided a superb feast for all. The tombola with a guaranteed prize per go was …
Tom Turner Trophy – 26th June 2022
The Members only competition, consisting of self-selected teams of 3, took place on a warm but pleasantly breezy afternoon. 7 sets of players took part, with the team consisting of Ron & Helen Butler & Dee Wilkinson emerging as overall winners, and John & Di White & Grace Glenton taking the runners up spot. The ‘bring a plate of food to share’ worked well, with a wide variety of sweet & savoury delights available for players, family & friends to enjoy.