Club News

Well, that's it, we have come to the end of the outdoor bowls season for 2024, and what a season it was.

We had a wonderful evening last night at our Bowls by Candlelight Memorial match. The candles looked wonderful, and much fun was had - £10 was raised for the Countess of Brecknock thanks to jars being hit - well aimed players! Please do share any photos you have from last night. (See Photos below)

Congratulations to Martin Reed, Sharon Cushen and Andy Mills on securing the trophy.

Whilst the season has come to an end, and the green is now closed, there will still be lots happening over the Winter months.

Winter Games evenings - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month starting on the 1st October. I will send out reminders, but we meet at the club house at 7pm for an evening of games, socialising and chatting.

End of Season 'do' / Presentation evening - Saturday 19th October. We present our winners with trophies, have a meal, drinks and some fun. A time to let our hair down and pat ourselves on the back for a season well done. Information has been sent out about this, please make your payments to the Bowls Club and let Annie know your dinner choices.

AGM - the date for the AGM has been moved and will now be early December - I will confirm the exact date and time.

Christmas Coffee Morning - Saturday 14th December from 10.30am at the Club House, we will have various stalls, tea, coffee and mince pies. We will need volunteers to help - more info to follow.

There will also be a quiz night, a friendly match at Longmeadow indoor bowls and the Spring Meeting / Competition Draw in March. I will also be reaching out to you all for your renewals.

We would also like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to Theresa Mulcock and her company the Fireplace Warehouse Andover for our brilliant name badges. We've had many compliments from other clubs and it's great for us all to have our names out there and look so professional. Thank you again from all the club.

Keep you eyes peeled for email updates and see you all soon,

From all the Committee at St Mary Bourne Bowling Club

John Alchin, Richard Grunsell, Nina Leighton, Annie Smith, Alastair Bunce, Simon Leighton, Sue Lake, Len Mew, Martin Reed, Angie Cook.

The annual Counntess of Brecknock Throphy march that was played on 28th July 2024 between St Mary Bourne B.C. and Andover B.C. raised £1,100.00 .
Also included in this donation, was money raised from Friendly match played between St. Mary Bourne B.C. and Maddocks Funeral Directors.
Thanks to everyone who took part in both events and helped raise such a fantastic amount.
Photo below showing John Booth (S.M.B.B.C.) and Dave Corbett (Andover B.C.) presenting the cheque to the hospice.