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Monday 22 April - photography challenge
In order to show how progressive we are after 127 years of existence, we are considering changing the photo of our greens and clubhouse seen above.
Of course, we are not rushing into a hasty decision and we have extended the challenge to all our Club members to come up with their own photos by the end of May. These should illustrate the joys of nature to be found in our grounds; the fun that can be had on our bowls green or in our clubhouse; the big sky that we have, being in our elevated position etc. The choice is yours, something creative or artistic, perhaps a collage?
An early entry that has been put forward shows the sort of thing we had in mind.
Another early entry of various Club members enjoying themselves in a local pub was deemed to be fun, but not eligible! If they would like to reconvene at our bar and try again.......
Send your entries by the end of May to canterburybowlingclub@ymail.com . Visitors to our Club are welcome to submit a suggestion.
Monday 22 April - the outdoor season starts
On a chilly Saturday, over 60 men bowlers assembled to blow away the cobwebs of winter in the annual Captain's team v President's team match. The green was heavy, but the sun shone (occasionally) and it was good to feel a part of the outdoor bowls fraternity.
Sue Close (Club President) launches the first wood of the season
An early reference to the rule book was required when the following scenario was confronted on one of the rinks when they came to do the measuring (we were assured that this was not staged).
Similarly, on a not much warmer Sunday, a very creditable 40 ladies attended their Chairlady's team v Captain's team competition.
Many thanks are due to; Richard Close for his formal photographs; the Captains, the Chairlady Marion, the President Sue, for their organisation of the events; to Damian Hone and his greenkeeping team for the excellent greens (despite the weather) and to River Caterers for their delicious ploughman's.
Tuesday 16 April - changing of the short mat guard
The AGM of the short mat section of the Club last week saw significant changes in the Committee structure with a number of the leaders stepping down after many years of service. Michael Hutchison (Chair), Bob Keen (Fixture Secretary) and Jane Carey-Harris had between them over 20 years of stewardship.
During their tenure the short mat section has gone from strength to strength and they all deserve great credit for this success. Short mat is a well-loved feature of the winter months at the Club and more people than ever have taken it up.
The new Chair is Bryan Nicholson, who has John Smith (Treasurer), Carleton Horner (Secretary), Jenny Anderson (now Club Captain) and Cedric Harding carrying on, as well as adding to their previous roles. Bryan has been instrumental in getting the East Kent Short Mat League (and its website) off the ground.
One or two more short mat bowlers are needed to spread the load in the new committee.
Sunday 14 April - Race Night winner
Another enjoyable evening from the Social Committee yesterday as on Grand National day they organised an evening's food and entertainment. Plenty of thoroughbreds were in attendance and the paddock was crowded.
Royale Race Nights organised the commentary and took the bets.
No-one lost their shirt.......
