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SPRING 2010 NEWSLETTER
Introduction
The President, Chairman and Committee welcome all members to the 2010 season which is our 16th year. Thank you all for your support in 2009. We would like to give a special Begbrook Green Bowling Club welcome to new members this year. We are all sure you will have a great time with this very friendly club and you will get lots of help and advice from our more experienced members. Let's make 2010 season our best yet.
Committee Members
| President | Reg Buston |
| Chairman | David Rydon |
| Treasurer | Ken Maynard |
| Secretary | Colin J Dark |
| Club Captain | Peter Thoburn |
| Ladies Captain & Club Vice Captain | Ann Boaden |
| Fixture Secretary | Ken Willcox |
| Mid Week Captain | David Cole |
| League A Team Captain | David Allen |
| League B Team Captain | Mike Cole |
| Ladies Representative | Janet Brookshaw |
| Gloucester Deaf Representative | Geoff Plant |
| Gloucester Deaf Representative | Debbie Howell |
| Committee Member | Roy Hale |
| Committee Member | Mike Hazell |
| Committee Member | Steve Gibbard |
Contact information can be found on the 2010 Fixtures list. Your Committee meets regularly to deal with Club business but would welcome more feedback from you.
Club Cup Competitions
Club Competitions Winners for 2009 can be found on the web site or with the paperwork supplied with the 2010 entry forms. Congratulations to all winners. All members are encouraged to enter these competitions. We know it may seem a daunting prospect but the experience gained will help make you a better player and you never know you could even end up a winner.
The Committee would like to ask members to ensure they are available to play on Finals Day before entering any of the Club Cup Competitions. Please ensure you read the new rules which can be found in the Club Shed.
We were very disappointed with the poor attendance on Club Finals day. Please come along and support your colleagues, bring your sandwiches and make an afternoon of it.
Dress Code
As the season starts members are reminded of the dress code at all times when on the bowling green.
Members must wear the correct bowling shoes (that is flat soled shoes) at all times when on the Bowling Green.
Clothing must comply with the match requirements as follows:-
| Men: | Whites | White Shirt & White Trousers |
| Greys | White Shirt & Grey Trousers | |
| Club ties will be worn during all Club Matches and Competitions. Ties may be removed only at the express permission of the match day Captain. | ||
| Ladies: | Whites | White Blouse & White Skirt/Trousers |
| Greys | White Blouse & Grey Skirt/Trousers | |
| Ladies colours will be worn during all Club Matches and Competitions. | ||
On Club Nights the correct dress is White tops and Greys. Members are reminded that they should wear greys and white even when turning up for a roll-up. League rules will take precedence and members should wear a shirt with a badge for League games.
Availability Sheets
Availability Sheets will be used again this season and will be issued to individual members as in the past. Once completed, please pass them to our Captain, Pete Thoburn. If the Captain is not available, completed sheets can be left in a 'Returns' box which can be found in the Club shed. For those members who, for whatever reason, are not issued with your copy, it will be left in the 'Availability Sheet' box which also can be found in the Club shed.
So make sure you check the Boxes regularly.
For league matches these will be issued by and returned to the League Team Captains, Ann Boaden, Dave Allen and Mike Cole.
Please note. If you put your name down to play you are playing. You will only be contacted by the Match Day Captains if you are not playing.
Match days
All members playing are expected to turn up half an hour before the Match. This season 2 members will be tasked with setting up the green, both before the match and clearing away afterwards. Members will be allocated via the team sheets. So please check them regularly. If nominated please ensure you arrive at the Green at least 45 minutes before the match start time. For all members we will be holding 'getting to know' sessions where members will be shown how to set the rinks up, opening up the changing rooms, putting the electricity on and putting up the Club flag. So if you are unsure what's to be done on match days come along to our Open day on the 10th April 2010.
Refreshments
Help with the Refreshments last season went well and thank you to all of you who helped. All members will be expected to take their turn at refreshments. New members will be allocated a date where they are expected to come along and see what has to done on match days. The Refreshment Rota will be issued as soon as the 2010 fixtures has been finalised. Remember it is your responsibility to make arrangements if you cannot do the refreshments on your allocated day. Please inform Ann Boaden of any changes.
Website
Thanks goes to Greg Marsh, for his work on maintaining the Club Web site. Those of us who has seen it cannot fail to be impressed by it. If you have any article for the website or any other suggestions, please pass them on to Greg or a Club Committee member. The web site address is as follows: www.begbrookgreenbc.org.uk
Dates for Your Diary
| Season Open Day | Saturday 10th April 2010 starting at 2pm |
| First Livewire Club Night | Tuesday 13th April 2010 start at 6pm |
| Club Day | Saturday 17th April 2010(See below for details) |
| Fun Day | Saturday 25th July 2010 (More details later) |
| Presidents Day | Saturday 3rd July starting at 2pm |
| Men v Ladies Match | Sunday 22nd August 2010 |
| Club Triples (First Matches) | Saturday 21st August 2010 starting at 2pm (See Fixture list for other dates) |
| 2010 AGM | Wednesday 10th November 2010 at 7.30pm |
| Social & Presentation Evening | Friday 3rd December 2010 at 7.30pm |
Club Day 17th April 2010
The aim of this day is for the League Team Captains to assess members who wish to play in the 3 League teams. So, all members who wish to play for our league teams are encouraged to attend. All members are welcome as this will give us good practice time. (Dress Greys)
New Members
If you know anyone that would like to try the game then please bring them along to our Open Day on 10th April 2010 or, alternatively, they can turn up on Tuesday evenings, or at any other time accompanied by a member, and have a go without incurring expenditure. Could members put their name forward that are willing to assist new bowlers to our club on our Open day?
Green Maintenance & Green Opening
Members are reminded that they should avoid using the green on weekday mornings before 12.30pm because of our agreement with Bristol City Council when essential maintenance work is normally carried out.
Please Note. The Green will be open for play from 10th April 2010 and the season closes on the 6th October 2010. The Green will be open for play normally from 12:30pm on weekdays and 10:00am on weekends.
Green Security
When using the green for a casual roll up please remember to ensure that you leave the gate locked when you leave since there were instances last year when it was left open. It only takes a moment of vandalism to ruin the green for the entire season so please make sure you record your use in the Green Dairy provided in the shed. Also ensure you keep the main gate lock safe with you whilst you are playing.
Torquay 2010
Our 2010 trip to Torquay proved to be very successful once again and we would like to thank Dave Allen for his hard work in arranging the trip. The dates Torquay 2011 is 4th to 6th February 2010. Contact Dave Allen if interested.
Shrubs
Thank you to all of you who donated Shrubs last season. A big thank you goes to those members who watered and weeded the beds. Again, if you have any shrubs please bring them along.
2009 AGM
So that all members can see what was covered at the AGM on the 11th November 2009 a folder with the draft minutes will be passed to members. Once you have read them could you please cross out your name and then pass them on to a member who is on the list. If you have any comments please pass them on to the Club Secretary, Colin Dark.
Club Fax
The Club Secretary now has a Fax machine and the number is 01454 856180. This is the Club secretary's home number so please use it for club matters only.