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THE COMPETITION DRAW
THE COMPETITION DRAW
IN THE CLUBHOUSE
Sat 20 April - 12:30pm
Who's playing where and who's playing who - come and find out! Our COMPETITION DRAW will start the preliminary rounds for the 2024 season leading into the FINALS. Support your players on this day and throughout the season.
We have non-alcoholic PUNCH and PIZZA for all! to enjoy during the draw. Please arive on time so as not to interupt the DRAW - thank you
RSVP: Chrissy 01202 824682
THE IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ?
If you are wanting to enter the “Impossible” quiz but have not yet submitted your team details then please do so by Friday 3 May.
Please send the details by email to: pprince@verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk
You can submit your details as an individual, a couple or a trio if you do not have a full team. Scratch teams can then be made up.
EARLY BOOKING ADVISED - SELLOUT IS POSSIBLE!
PS MESSAGE FOR ALL – BRING YOUR READING GLASSES
THAT'S YOUR LOT OF OUR
WINTER SOCIAL EVENTS
CLUB DAY ACTIVITIES
CLUB DAYS ATIVITIES for APRIL above can be viewed in full on the on the Club Days page on this website.
WINTER/SPRING SOCIAL EVENTS
A NEW version of our WINTER SOCIAL EVENTS, program for the 2024 winter season is now available to view
covering APRIL - MAY social events.
Click on the button below to view the current WINTER SOCIAL EVENTS once opened you can download, print or save the document.
Winter Social Events
Chrissy
Social Secretary
If you need a copy of the latest version, please go to the footer of any members page where there is a link to view the latest version, once opened it can be printed, or saved for your reference. The link will be updated with an issue date as new versions of the Fixtures Diary are released.
2024 VBC LEAGUE FIXTURES
VBC League Fixtures information for the 2024 season has now been received from the various bowling associations, please see the forthcoming fixtures below. The 2024 season league fixtures and results tables are also available below and can also be viewed on the League Play page.
| Date | League | Versus | Time | H/A | |
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| MON 29 APR | BD East 2 | SHAFTESBURY 'A' | 6:00PM | AWAY | |
| TUE 30 APR | PB East 3 | BLANDFORD | 10:30AM | HOME | |
| THU 2 MAY | NF Div 4 | NO MATCH | |||
| THU 2 MAY | NF Div 5 | FORDINGBRIDGE 'C' | 6:00PM | HOME | |
| Fixtures & Results 2024 | ||||
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| You can view fixtures and results by clicking on Adobe icons below: | ||||
 BD Div E2 |
PB Div E3 |
NF Div 4 |
NF Div 5 |
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Please Note: As pridicted, Bowls Dorset League E2 has made a number of changes to their fixtures which have been corrected on this website and New Forest association have now released the NFBA fixtures on their website. As is usual their may be some more changes on the fixtures until the start of the season.
League Competition |
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| RINGWOOD SHIELD | ||||
| Thu 8 Aug | Round 1 | LYMINGTON 'A' | 18:00 | Home & Away |
| Thu 15 Aug | QTR FINAL | TBA | 18:00 | Home & Away |
| Thu 24 Aug | SEMI FINAL | TBA | 18:00 | Home & Away |
| Thu 14 Sep | FINAL | TBC | TBC | VENUE: DOWNTON BC |
BOWLS FAQ
For the newer members and those who might have forgotten?
If you haven't been able to find the answer on any of our other Play Bowls pages, you may find it below…
What makes the bowl turn?
Many people believe one side of a bowl is more heavily weighted than the other. However it is the shape of the bowl that makes it 'turn' rather than anything to do with weight. This is known as 'bias'.
The curved path taken by the bowl is always towards the side with the smaller disc, but this only happens when the bowl begins to slow down.
The point at which the bowl begins to turn is known as the 'shoulder' and this will vary according to the distance, or length, that the jack is from the mat. A simple guide is that the shoulder is roughly two thirds of the distance the bowl has to run to arrive at its objective.
Is there any etiquette to know?
Nothing about which to feel nervous. Friendly sporting acts towards team mates and opponents are appreciated and reciprocated, such as keeping still whilst others are delivering their bowls. Players within the same team will regularly acknowledge good shots. This could be a simple clap but can often include a 'high five' or a cheer - depends how much the game matters!
What are different formats of the game?
The most common formats of the game of lawn bowls are:
Singles: Two players with four bowls each - winner is first to 21 shots.
Pairs: Two teams of two - the winning side is team to score most shots after agreed number of ends.
Triples: Two teams of three - the winning side is team to score most shots after agreed number of ends.
Fours: Two teams of four - the winning side is team to score most shots after agreed number of ends.
In competitive games of pairs, triples and fours, an 'extra end' is played if the scores are level after the allotted number of ends have been completed.
article from Bowls England
TABLE OF EVENTS 2024
An UPDATED (18/3/24) version of our TABLE OF EVENTS, program for the 2024 season is now available to view.
covering April - September bowling events.
Click on the button below to view the current TABLE OF EVENTS once opened you can download, print or save the document.
Table of Events 2024
Ken
Fixtures Secretary
If you need a copy of the latest version, please go to the footer of any members page where there is a link to view the latest version, once opened it can be printed, or saved for your reference. The link will be updated with an issue date as new versions of the Table of Events are released.
Please Note:
The club events calendar can be found on the Club Day page of our website. This includes social events, friendlies, trophies and competitions etc.
League fixtures can be found on the League Play page of our website.
EASY FUNDRAISING
Message from our Treasurer
VBC Fundraising
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Our Club finances are still in need of funds although they are considerably better - for reference purposes please see the Committee Meeting Minutes of 6th March 2024 and the Club Accounts for Half Year 2023/2024 which are displayed on our Website.
Many of you, if not all, shop Online. Those who have used Easy Fundraising can see that it is an easy way of making some money without much effort. Please continue to support Easy Fundraising and help raise money for our club.
WE STILL NEED MORE EFFORT TO RAISE MONEY, SO KEEP USING EASY FUNDRAISING - MAKE IT A HABIT WHEN PURCHASING ON-LINE
Thanks to you all
Alan Coul
Treasurer
TASTER DAYS 2024
WEEKEND TASTER DAYS
Waiting for the Crowd
Sat/Sun 20/21 April
and
Sat/Sun 27/28 April
As you have probably noticed on the home page of our website over the last few weeks, our TASTER DAYS are back for 2024 all the current dates are over 2 weekends, Sat 20 April and Sun 21 April followed by the next weekend Sat 27 April and Sun 28 April. They all start at 10:30am through to 12:30pm and we hope to attract some new members to our club.
If you haven't already done so put these dates into your diary and please volunteer to help out in any capacity you feel comfortable with. This could be helping with refreshments, welcoming people who turn up for the day, getting the rinks prepared, talking to people about our club and showing them around or giving tuition to people who may not have played bowls before. Whatever it is, all the help we can get would be very grateful.
If you would like to help or need more information then please contact one of our Committee members directly.
Keith Newman
on behalf of the Management Committee
MEMBERS CONTACT LIST
New version of the on-line Members Contact List for our club is now available, dated 1 April 2024.
The Members Contact List can be found on the Club Information page under the "CLUB WHO'S WHO?" banner.
This document will be updated as and when necessary, please ensure that your version has the latest distribution date. If your details are not present, incorrect or need updating please inform Norman by email to npearce@verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Minutes relating to the Management Committee meeting held on Wednesday 3 April at 10am in the Clubhouse can now be viewed, printed or downloaded from the Club Information page along with the minutes from the Spring Meeting that was held at 7pm in the Clubhouse on the same day.
Please do not hesitate to ask for any clarification relating to these minutes, any of our Committee Members would help or send an email to:
committee@verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk
A list of current Committee Members can also be found on our Club Information page along with their relevant VBC email addresses and also other useful group email addresses.
The Next Management Committee Meeting
Wednesday 1 May
10AM IN THE CLUBHOUSE
Sue Dooley
on behalf of the Management Committee
A NOTE FROM OUR TREASURER: As promised at our 2023 AGM, Accounting Data information will be published on this website.
The Accounts for October 2023 - March 2024 are available to be viewed, printed or downloaded from the Club Information page under the MC COMMUNICATION heading.
Alan Coul
on behalf of the Management Committee
VBC NEWSLETTER
The APRIL Newsletter has been circulated to members by email, if you would prefer to read on-line then please click on the Adobe button below:
Keith Newman
Publicity
WHIST DRIVE
WHIST DRIVE
at our Bowls Clubhouse every Monday
Come before 1.45pm-prompt start 2pm finishing around 4:30pm
£5.00 includes tea/coffee and biscuits
continues throughout the year
Open to:
All Members and Social Members of the Bowls Club
Any enquiries contact :
Mike & Angela Daymond (01202 822549)
Rita Atkin (01202 825000)
OR email :
adaymond@verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk
CAN YOU PLAY WHIST OR WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY THE GAME? IF YOU ENJOY A FRIENDLY GAME OF CARDS WITH A CUP OF TEA OR COFFEE WHY NOT COME ALONG AND GIVE IT A TRY!
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