Another outdoor season ends

It’s bittersweet to see another outdoor season come to an end. For 22 weeks, from mid-April to mid-September, Tetbury Bowls players have faced the challenges of opponents, unpredictable weather, and sometimes tricky unknown greens. Throughout, we’ve enjoyed excellent bowling, strong team camaraderie, and plenty of laughter (sometimes mixed with groans of disbelief at near misses).

What often goes unnoticed is the dedication of many of our members who ensure Tetbury Bowls remains competitive, accessible, and a valuable asset to the town. A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and skills, whether helping during matches with catering or setting up the green, or serving as a club officer. Our nomination and election process is underway, where new or returning volunteers will step up to continue the great work of keeping the club moving forward.

Another big thank you must go to Specsavers Tetbury for becoming our newest sponsor. We’re thrilled that they very kindly provided funding for our new team shirts, which we will be proudly wearing next season.

Our closing gala and delightful buffet were, as always, a fantastic time. Unfortunately, the heavy rain and flooded green prevented players from enjoying one last outdoor game before the offseason. Instead, the afternoon was spent tackling quiz master Mark’s various challenges and questions. Many members continue to meet during the winter, thanks to our social program, which has started strong with midweek pool games and a schedule of bingo and quiz nights. If you’d like to join as a social member, contact us at tetburybowls@gmail.com for more information.

In mid-October, an adventurous group of members will embark on a week-long trip to Albufeira, Portugal. Although we’ve toured before, it’s been several years since travelling overseas. We’re excited to enjoy some sunny weather while bowling and testing our skills against local clubs in three scheduled matches.

For a list of club competition winners, visit www.tetburybowlsclub.co.uk/comp-winners and to catch up on our news, visit www.tetburybowlsclub.co.uk/blog.

Our closing gala 'team'!