Personal Hand SanitisingWhilst everyone is being vigilant with regards to the sanitising of mats and jacks, it has been noted by some members, that many players are not sanitising or washing their hands before and after play. For the safety of all our members can we all please ensure that going forward we sanitise both […]

From Monday 15/06/2020 we are allowing Pairs Play.  Playing pairs will be at members discretion and will be subject to all of the rules currently in place for singles and solo play.Sanitising of equipment and social distancing still remain imperative for the well-being of our members.We will still be running with three rinks at a time, […]

As promised, we have  reviewed our booking regulations and I am pleased to announce that from Wednesday June 3rd we will be running three rinks,  still for singles or solo practice, rinks can be booked independently (ie you no longer have the whole green in your name).The booking page which can be viewed under What’s […]

 The Green will re-open on Saturday May 23rd under strict rules see belowClub Re-Opening Rules.Play will be limited to members who have either made a donation or fully paid the 2020 membership fee (If you wish to pay now contact John Harrison on 01670 733377).Parties of up to four players only on the green at […]

I’m aware that the Prime Minister indicated that there would be certain relaxations of the current lock-down situation in his speech yesterday, this appears to give the green light for the resumption of certain sporting activities from Wednesday.In relation to Bowls, a very informative message from the Chair of Bowls England was published on their […]

To all our MembersSorry to say that we’ve recently had 2  incidents of theft and vandalism at  the Club.In the first instance items being used in the Groundworks were stolen from us.In the second instance paint was deliberately spilled n the Clubhouse.Why anyone would wish to carry out these acts is beyond me but as […]

We have, today, received a cheque from Northumberland County Council to the sum of £1,750 to cover the costs of the supply and fitting of a defibrillator at the club.We will issue the order for the work and hopefully it will be installed shortly although current legislation may delay the exercise.A big thanks to  Councillor […]

Unfortunately Brian has been placed under 12 week self isolation and will no longer be able to take an active part in the collection of subs, etc.In the short term I’ll take on the role of Temporary Treasures and would welcome and further payment of subs either by leaving them at the Club or by […]

Corona VirusWe have today received  guidance from Bowls England to the effect that they are seeking clarification from the Government on whether or not clubs can open their greens at all, even for casual play.In light of this information we are clearly unable to give any guidance on whether or not we’ll be able to […]

Members please note the annual Spring Meeting to be held at Benedictine Club, Southfield Green on Thursday 19th March at 19:30 Hrs. has been Cancelled.In light of Government guidelines particularly in relation to the over 70’s and those with underlying medical conditions it has been decided to postpone our Spring Meeting.The important information which we would […]