Lots of play - competitive and social

With the bowling season now underway Tetbury Bowls Club has been busy with a variety of activities.

Playing Club members have enjoyed the Opening Gala which was quickly followed by a number of friendly matches. At home we have hosted matches against Cam Mills, Bishops Cleeve, Chepstow and

Churchdown Village. Members also had an away match at Burford which is a new Club to our friendlies list.

Matches coming up in June are Tewkesbury at home on the 7th of June, Bristol Omnibus at home on the 14th of June, Calne away on the 22nd of June and Haydon Wick away on the 28th of June.

The men’s team in the South Cotswold Bowls League division two started the season with a loss to Cotswold and the division three team are awaiting their first game. Men’s league games are played on a Tuesday evening, starting at 6.30 pm and the ladies started this year’s campaign on the 2nd of June with one team playing at home to Nailsworth and another team away at Cotswold.

A big focus for the Club in the first months of the year is to offer newcomers to the sport the opportunity to try lawn bowls. The year has started well with six new playing members. We hope to attract more to the sport either on a Friday evening (starting at 6.00 pm) or at one of our open days. More details are given in our advert in this edition but dates are the Sunday 1st of June, Saturday the 21st of June and Sunday the 20the of July.

Our Junior section started on Sunday the 11the of May and continues through the season on Sundays at 10.00 am.

Anyone wishing to try lawn bowls will be supported by free coaching sessions, use of the necessary equipment and support of other Club members. Try before you buy! Four free coaching sessions are offered before needing to make a decision to join the Club either as a social member or playing member.

A club such as ours relies on the goodwill and support of its members in carrying out a variety of duties which all adds to the enjoyment of the members and visitors. Of course one of the biggest jobs that needs constant attention is that of looking after our hallowed turf, the green. This is carried out by two volunteers. Vic Bridgeman is our head greenkeeper supported by his assistant Brian Cudmore. Recently the Club was able to show its support for these two dedicated members when we acquired a new lawn mower. Victor is shown in the photograph proudly using the new “toy”.

More information about our activities can be found at www.tetburybowlsclub.co.uk

Tetbury Bowls Club Team