Newsletter Issue 300 12/10/2026
Hello everyone,
Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was ‘by’ (bye). Look out for this issue’s deliberate error.
Let’s go.
BOWLS STUFF
Yetton Ladies:
Please note – the list is now up to be signed.
We need a minimum of 16 players to play on Saturday, 31st October against Cotswold – 2 rinks at home and 2 rinks away.
The dates of the subsequent matches are up for you to tick your availability and whether you are prepared to be a driver. We need 2 drivers please.
Please sign up by 19th October to enable the selection to take place in time. As detailed in the notice on the board, should we lose this first match, we will go on to play in the plate as opposed to the trophy.
Please sign up it’s a great experience.
Singles Draw Competition:
On Saturday 10th October Graham Whiting’s held another of his excellent singles draw competitions. There were cash prizes and breakfast bops available. The eventual winners were
1st Dave Owen 36
2nd Steve Bluck 35
3rd Mark Tester 31
Many thanks to the volunteers who helped with the bar, catering and marking.
Carpet:
The Bowls carpet will be stretched on Tuesday 13th October at 7.30 a.m.
Clothing:
The Bowls committee have updated the Bowling regulations Section 1.6 (Clothing) as follows:
“Members are asked to wear a MidGlos club shirt when bowling in the club or for away matches against other clubs, however, a white bowling shirt with a collar is acceptable.
Members representing the club in National tournaments are required to wear a club shirt.
EIBA registered coloured trousers, regulations skirts, cropped trousers or shorts, of bowls manufacture, may be worn. When ‘greys’ are specified, this means plain mid/dark grey/black/burgundy trousers or shorts (not cargo) for men and skirts, slacks or shorts for ladies.
National, County or Club insignia and the persons name may be worn on shorts, bouses, jumpers and cardigans.
Except for beginners during their introduction sessions, it is not permitted to wear jeans.
Dress code for Club finals is to be Club shirt and whites below the waist.”
Your locker?
The sorting out of lockers has now been completed and we’re left with the contents of 15 lockers for which we haven’t been able to identify the owners. At the end of October these “owners unknown” items will be disposed of so please CHECK IF THEY BELONG TO YOU. If they do please tell reception so that we can update our records and you can retrieve your possessions (they’ve been moved to different lockers).
The locker numbers are: 35, 52, 68, 69, 83, 95, 241, 295, 305, 306, 383, 386, 392, 461 and 466.
Unclaimed bowls (currently 14 sets), carriers and shoes will be given to David Giles to be used for coaching or to be offered up for sale.
200 Club results for September:
1st Max Butler
2nd Rachel Corish
3rd Linda Watkin-Jones
BOARD STUFF
With your help we have been busy tidying up and de-cluttering plus redecorating the Cooper Suite. We hope you notice a difference and many thanks to the volunteers who have been working so hard to improve the club.
Urgent:
The need for more volunteers, especially for Reception, has now become critical. In particular, we may have to close the club on Thursday evenings because there is nobody to look after Reception. If you play on Thursday evenings, please consider offering to help when your team don’t require you. Full training will be given. Let Liz or the office know if you can help.
Please tell us what you think.
We have been trialling a new coffee bean in the new machine and would appreciate your opinion compared to the beans in the old machine.
SOCIAL STUFF
Every Wednesday night is now Club night! From 6 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. you can come along for roll-ups or rescheduled matches, beginners’ practice at only £2 per hour. Card games, board games, darts and table tennis are all available and the bar is open so just come along for a chat and a drink.
Cribbage has now moved back to Tuesday evenings, fortnightly. The next date is 13th October, 7-9 p.m..
The next quiz night is on Saturday, 17th October with Amanda & David Hanks as the quizmasters. Cost is only £6 per person, £7 for non-members including a buffet. Enter on the notice board by reception.
Yoga is held every Wednesday from 12.30 – 1.30p.m. The cost is £10. Please bring your own mat.
Keezen is held on the 2nd Friday of the month with the next being 13th November.
We hold a whist drive run by Rachel at 7p.m. on the first and third Friday evenings. The next is on the 16th October.
Bingo : the next date is Sunday 25th October. Please bring a raffle prize.
The NOCTOBER event is fast approaching and is the first of what will be an annual event. Join us on Saturday 31st October from 6.30 to 10.30 for a fun evening of bowls, bites and YOU!
Dust off your bowls, dig out your best costume and join us for a spectacular night at the club. Come as a wicked witch, your favourite character or just as your wonderful self. Fancy dress is optional. Bring family and friends along too, the more the better.
What’s included – 7 ends will include Spider, Legs Eleven backwards, Blind as a bat, A jack in hand & more. A delicious spooky hot dog or bat burger. Prizes for the funniest and most fabulous costumes. Games include Mummies, Spiders & worms, Eye ball mash and others.
Tickets are members £12.50, Non bowlers £10. Spaces are limited – grab yours before they vanish into the night!
We can’t wait to see you there – it’s going to be a scream!
Breast cancer – wear it pink week, Monday 19th October to Friday 23rd October:
Wear it PINK, share it PINK, dye your hair PINK, show that you really care PINK.
Enter the sweepstake or make a donation at Reception. Your support really will make all the difference.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
This has proved to be a very popular feature. Please let me have your headshot photo with a bio and you will be in the newsletter. – Tony Letts
John Gallagher Black — Vice Captain
I’ve been playing bowls for 6 years and joined Mid Gloss Indoor Bowls Club in 2019. As Club Vice Captain and a volunteer on the maintenance and gardening team, I love the friendly atmosphere, great company, and the perfect mix of skill and calm the game brings. I enjoy both social and competitive matches, and I’m always happy to help new members find their feet on the green.
When I’m not on the green, you’ll find me playing pool and darts, or spending time with my two dogs — my Rottweiler Bruce and Chihuahua Dobby. I also enjoy spending time with my wife, Catherine Gallagher Black, who also plays bowls and is Club Captain.
PUNNY ENDING:
A friend of mine loses his cool when he’s arranging the clothes in his wardrobe. I think he needs help with hanger management.
IN CLOSING…
The next issue is out on Monday 26th October.
I’m always contactable at the email address below.
Bye for now, Tony Letts. chairman@midglos.co.uk
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