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Internal Knockout Competitions for the coming week

Monday 1st June, 2pm - Open Singles - Emma Oates v John Kerr

Tuesday 2nd June, 10am - Handicap SIngles - Angie Archbold v Pauline Beecroft

Hot Shot

During their County Over 55 Fours game against Tockwith today, Brenda, Lesley, Sally and Sandra got a Hot Shot (when all your team's woods count on one end - eight in this case). This means they can apply for a Hot Shot certificate and badge. Both our teams won and are into the semi-final but, unfortunately, they now play each other!

28th May

After all the sunshine, hail stops play!

Bill and John had to leave the green due to hail although, thankfully, it wasn't as bad as last time.

28th May

County Competitions

Monday 1st June, 1pm - Ladies' Triples - Lesley Dearlove, Sally Scott, Angie Archbold v Dunnington

Monday 1st June, 2pm - Ladies' Triples - Pauline Beecroft, Su Armstrong, Brenda Benson v North Duffield

County Competitions for the Coming Week

Tuesday 26th May, 1pm - Ladies' Pairs - Lesley Dearlove & Carol Pawson v Selby

Also this week, Brenda Benson/Lesley Dearlove/Sally Scott/Sandra Roberts travel to Nafferton on Monday for their quarter final clash in the Ladies' Fours. On Thursday, both of our Over 55 Fours' teams play away in the quarter finals with Su Armstrong/Pauline Beecroft/Angie Archbold/Carol Pawson travelling to Thirsk and Brenda/Lesley/Sally/Sandra going to Tockwith.

25th May

Big Bowls Weekend - Nobody Came

Such a shame and that's four hours of Sue's life she isn't going to get back!

25th May

Keswick

A lovely, warm day, perfect for bowling, welcomed a combined team from Boroughbridge and Bishop Monkton to Keswick for a game in memory of Derek Massingham. It was a very friendly occasion on a lovely green with Keswick just scraping a win. The intention is that this could become an annual event and Keswick hope to travel to Boroughbridge next year.

23rd May

Bishop Monkton Ladies' Group visit the club

Ten ladies from the Ladies' Group came to the club for a bowling taster session; Florence Bowes, an honorary member of the bowling club, was one of the group's founder members. Despite it being a chilly evening and judging by the laughter, they seemed to be having lots of fun. Thanks must go to Carol, Brenda and Angie for running the session.

20th May

Yorkshire Ladies' May Bowl

The May Bowl is a fun afternoon which is open to all ladies who are members of an affiliated club and several ladies from Bishop Monkton took part. Teams were drawn randomly for six ends and then redrawn for each of a further two sets of six. Di came out winner (although wearing her Boroughbridge shirt!) and Sally was second.

20th May

May Hailstones

When Sue Edmond and Brian Gordon booked to play their handicap singles game this afternoon, they didn't anticipate this part way through!

13th May

Friendly Match in memory of Derek Massingham

Sue still doesn't have enough names for this game. If you would like to play, please contact her as soon as possible.

11th May

Big Bowls Weekend

There will be two open sessions for all ages : Saturday 23rd May, 2 - 4 pm and Monday 25th May, 9.45 - 11.45am (immediately prior to the village Family Fun Day). Refreshments will be served.

Sue, who is hosting this event, would appreciate help to set up the green and support players throughout the session. If you are able to help out, please send a personal message to Sue indicating which day(s).

6th May

Friendly Match in memory of Derek Massingham - 23rd May at Fitz Park Bowling Club, Cumbria.

Our club is joining Boroughbridge BC to play against Fitz Park at Keswick where Derek played prior to moving to Yorkshire. Boroughbridge BC will provide 12 players and we will provide 6 (2 rinks). There is a sign up sheet on the friendly board. Members are requested to nominate themselves by Friday 15th May . Transport will be arranged once the team has been selected.

4th May

BM Ladies Group - Wednesday 20th May, 5.45pm

Carol, who is hosting this event, would appreciate help from other ladies to set up the green and support players throughout the evening. If you are able to help out, please send a personal message to Carol.

24th April

Knockout Competitions

The draws for the knockout competitions have been made and they are displayed on the notice board at the club. They can also be found on the 'Knockout Competitions' page here.

22nd April

The Green is Open!

A sunny afternoon saw 18 bowlers enjoy the first day of the season. A big welcome to everyone especially new and returning members.

12th April

Green Opening

We hope to open the green for the season next Sunday 12th April at 2pm - weather permitting. Following your first game, there will be tea/coffee and cake.

5th April

Coffee Morning

The Methodist chapel was full for the coffee morning with bowlers and villagers enjoying a chat with friends. Tea or coffee, with a piece of cake, was available and there were several stalls. Thank you to everyone who came along to support the club.

28th March

Carol on the cake stall

Angie & John on tombola

Lesley, Sue & Christine

Tina & Sue serving coffee

Almost Ready

We will soon be bowling again and the green was mowed this morning to avoid disturbing the BBC filming as they don't work at the weekends. Robin, Shaun, Steve and Mark are our mowers but more volunteers would be very welcome even if you can only mow once or twice in a season. If you think you may be able to help out, please contact a committee member and a time can be arranged, to suit you, for an explanation of what to do.

28th March

Spring Coffee Morning

Don't forget to put the spring coffee morning in your diary - Saturday 28th March from 10am until 12 noon in the Methodist Chapel as the BBC are currently using the village hall. If you have any prizes for the tombola, please drop them off at Angie and John's or Carol's house. There will also be a cake/produce stall so, again, donations would be welcome.

15th March

The first garden tidy ready for the new season

Christine Gilpin, Sheila Kindon and Shaun Slator were among those working on the gardens.

25th February

Selected for County

Congratulations to our six lady bowlers who have been selected for county squads. Pauline Beecroft has been selected for the Northern Trophy while Brenda Benson, Sally Scott, Su Armstrong, Emma Oates and Sandra Roberts have been selected for the Stella Logan.

24th February

Games Night Update

It was a very busy night with people clearly having lots of fun! Host Billy Miller said, "It was a real community night." The amazing total of £1,149 was raised for club funds. Thank you to everyone who put in lots of time and effort to make the event such a success.

24th February

Games Night

Following the success of last year's Games Night, we are holding another on Saturday 21st February at 7pm. Tickets, which are available from Carol or Sue (mobile numbers on poster), are £12 per person which includes games, organised by Billy Miller, and snack style food. The event is ticket only to allow the committee to assess the quantity of food and drink required.

There will be a cash bar which, this year, will also include zero Guinness as requested, in addition to prosecco wine, beer, lager and soft drinks.

This event is by ticket only to allow us to assess quantity of drink and food required.

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Prizegiving/Cheese and wine evening

This was an evening of enjoyment and also celebration of the individual successes in the club's year. All the awards were presented by Carol Pawson (Chair). Dave Chapman received his Senior's award and Angie received an award for taking on the role of friendlies secretary. Congratulations to all the winners.

5th December