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Tradition for Tetbury Bowls Club is to end the season with a Closing Gala. Unfortunately the weather was not kind to us and we were unable to play any bowls on the last day of the season. Whilst most members put their bowls away for the winter 17 members of the Club headed to Bristol Airport to fly to Portugal for a week. During the week the bowlers had 3 matches to play at Bowls Clubs around the Algarve and met opposition from one local club and two from the UK that were also touring. The weather was sunny and everyone enjoyed their trip.
As we approach the end of the year at Tetbury Bowls Club and the non playing part of our year, there is still much going on. The new Management Committee met for the first time in November and much of the focus was on plans for next year’s bowling season.
Registration to play in the Ladies and Men’s leagues has been carried out and the Fixtures Secretary has already started to fill in dates for friendly matches that are played midweek and at weekends. These matches are important for those members new to bowling as it provides an opportunity to develop skills in a friendly but competitive environment.
During the winter we have a full programme of social events on Friday evenings. These centre around Bingo and Quizzes on a variety of topics. The Club recognised the winners of the various Club competitions during November when a dinner was held in the Clubroom and trophies and prizes were presented.
Our next big social event will be a Christmas meal in December with plans already underway for a fun night.
Details of the Club activities can be viewed on the Club’s website at tetburybowlsclub.co.uk and both playing and social members are always made welcome.
We are also pleased to be offering bowls at St. Mary's Primary School. This activity is offered year round to years 4, 5 and 6 to learn the basics of Short Mat Bowls with skills that can be transferred to playing lawn bowls in the summer months.
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