# MidGlos IBC


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- [Newsletter Issue 89](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-89/): Hello everyone, There weren’t many of us there but yesterday there were some very good finals played. Well done to all involved and thank you to Maurice Freebrey and Andy Price for giving up their time to mark. Charlie May acted as photographer and apologies to the folks who played in the previous finals when photos weren’t taken. The intention was to take everyone in their finery on the presentation evening on 20th April when, don’t forget, there will be a free buffet and the bar will be open. There are still four finals to be played … – the men’s […]
- [Newsletter Issue 88](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-88/): Hello everyone, I hope you all remembered to alter your clocks. It comes as a surprise to my elder daughter every time we either spring forward or fall back. How she manages to miss all the reminders I’ll never know! Kath sent me a photo of a Tile which must belong to somebody – it’s been in Kath’s safekeeping for quite a while. Dinosaur that I am, I had to ask her what it was! I guess if it’s yours you’ll know what it is. If you’ve mislaid it, please claim it at reception. There are rather a lot of outstanding […]
- [Newsletter Issue 87](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-87/): Hello everyone, Another week, another newsletter! First of all, I’m pleased to learn that the ladies at least read the newsletter since we had a record number attending the Ladies Meeting. Thank you to all who turned up and the apologies received (several due to Covid – thankfully, although in some cases nasty, nowhere near as serious as it was). This week it’s the turn of the men. Their meeting is to be held at 19.00 on Friday evening. The bar won’t be open but drinks from the chiller cabinets will be available. Why not combine a drink with friends at […]
- [Newsletter Issue 86](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-86/): Hello everyone, Isn’t it lovely to see sunshine and the days lengthening but the first item on this week’s agenda is sad. You will have seen his photo up in the club at reception. Gordon Brown, a former long-standing member has recently died. His funeral will be on 23rd March at 3pm at Gloucester Crematorium and afterwards the wake will be at the club. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. The Ladies’ section meeting is to be held tomorrow at 12.45p.m. This is an important meeting when we plan for the year ahead. The meeting is usually held in […]
- [Newsletter Issue 85](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-85/): Hello everyone, We’re back after a very enjoyable time at Potters. Some of us had been before and knew what to expect but all the newcomers were very impressed and I think would like to go again. Apart from bowling, there is plenty to do. A few ladies and Ron Wilks enjoyed line dancing (Sandy Kerr does have a video to prove it!). Several of us managed a bracing walk along the front at Gorleston where we found the Banksy original about which I had read in the paper a few weeks ago. Howard and Russ (a very good Notts player […]
- [Newsletter Issue 84](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-84/): Hello everyone, By the time this hits your device, we’ll be well on our way down to Hopton on Sea in Norfolk! The club should be a lot quieter this week with thirty of us away. We know we’ll have a good time but I’ll report on how well we do on the bowling front in the next newsletter. In the semis of the Wednesday night interclub competition, Cheltenham beat MidGlos B and Bishops Cleeve beat MidGlos A so it’s Cheltenham v Bishops Cleeve in the final. The postponed Mason’s game between MidGlos A ladies and North Wilts ladies was played […]
- [Newsletter Issue 83](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-83/): Hello all, I hope you’ve come out of Storm Eunice unscathed, dry and with the minimum of damage, if any, to your home and garden. Thankfully we’ve escaped apart from some disrupted journeys due to fallen trees. Because of Eunice, the EIBA have allowed us to postpone the Mason’s game until next week. Hopefully the wind will have died down by then but it’s still very blustery in Chedworth at the moment. The A team played Carterton yesterday in the Wessex when only one rink managed a win so whether they go through to the next stage will all depend on […]
- [Newsletter Issue 82](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-82/): Another week gone! Is it just age or is time moving more quickly? Sadly, we’re approaching the end of our winter bowling. That’s good news, I know, for our outdoor bowlers but it means that we have to say goodbye to a lot of folks for a while.  However, if you’re finding the greens too much of a push or you’re tired of getting soaked or scorched, we bowl indoors throughout the year. Now is the time to give it some thought as captains are beginning to look at their summer teams and any vacancies. Steve Bluck can always accommodate new […]
- [Newsletter Issue 81](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-81/): February already! And it’s lovely to see the days lengthening, snowdrops in bloom, daffodils shooting through and the gardens generally waking up. The downside is that, now that we are able to get into the garden, we can see all the jobs which we should have done before winter closed in. The parts which I’ve tackled so far look a whole lot better but it shows just how much more there is to be done! There’s another busy week-end coming up. It is the start of the men’s and ladies’ Interclub matches on Saturday. The men are playing at 10.00 while […]
- [Newsletter Issue 80](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-80/): Hello again, If you’ve been into the club today, you will have seen that the notices about mask-wearing have changed.  As from today, masks are no longer mandatory. It’s time to learn to live with this virus which is here to stay in one form or other just like influenza. However, as we make our own risk assessments of various situations every day, this is no different.  If you are still happier to wear a mask, please do so, as it is your own personal choice. The sanitisers are still around for your use as are two jacks. I stress that […]
- [Newsletter Issue 79](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-79/): Have you been watching World Bowls? I can’t believe that both Nick Brett and Mark Dawes are out of both the men’s pairs and the mixed. When Mark’s local club closed, he should have come to MidGlos. We’re half an hour nearer than the Spalding club which he joined meaning that he could have got more practice in!! Seriously, there have been some really good matches and quite a few surprises. The interclub matches went ahead last Saturday with Cheltenham coming first, followed by Barnwood. MidGlos gained third place while Cheltenham Spa were fourth. Congratulations to all winners and thank you […]
- [Newsletter Issue 78](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-78/): Well, I really don’t have the time to write this newsletter what with bowling, walking the dog, cooking, cleaning and watching World Bowls on YouTube until it begins on 17th on Terrestrial TV. There have been some cracking matches already. I should be spot on now having watched the masters at work. Sadly, there’s more to it than that but it makes great viewing if you’re a bowler! As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, the finals of the mixed Saturday Interclub matches take place this Saturday morning from 10.00am. If you’re not playing, please come to support. In the evening it’s […]
- [Newsletter Issue 77](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-77/): Happy New Year again! This is the first newsletter of a much better year, we hope! Some dates for your diary as support is always welcome for these matches: This Sunday, 9th January Wessex B is playing Fairford. 10.00a.m. start. On 15th January, the finals of the Saturday Interclub begin at 10.00a.m. On 16th January Wessex A is playing Cotswold B. 10.00a.m. start. On Friday 21st January the ladies are in action. MidGlos A plays MidGlos B in the next round of the Masons. 10.00a.m. start. On 23rd January, Wessex A is playing Fairford. 10.00a.m. start. Wessex B is playing Chipping […]
- [Newsletter Issue 76](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-76/): Happy New Year!  Let’s hope we’re on the way back to normality. It’s been difficult for all of us but I particularly feel for those of you who’ve been bereaved during Covid times and those of you who live alone. I know our club is a lifeline to so many people and to have that taken away has exacerbated an already trying time. It’s been lovely to see the club come back to life and to hear laughter and banter on the rinks again. Long may it continue! Huge congratulations go to Mike Prosser for reaching the final stages of Champion […]
- [Newsletter Issue 75](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-75/): Hello again, Sadly, the first thing I have to report is the death of Alan Woodbridge after a short illness. He was one of the founder members of our club when it was housed in The Domes. He was a good bowler who ran The Musketeers, was a well-respected businessman and served in World War 2. Our thoughts are with his family. Whilst on the subject of The Domes, I read this week that they were considered unsightly by the local residents and have now been deflated in preparation for a climbing centre to be built. Thankfully, there were only a […]
- [Newsletter Issue 74](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-74/): Hello everyone, Although I said there wouldn’t be a newsletter this week, there are some pieces of information which you need to know. Since the introduction of Plan B by the Government, the EIBA have issued new guidelines which are pretty much as they were except that the wearing of masks when entering, leaving and moving around the building is now mandatory as opposed to voluntary unless you are exempt. Our Health and Safety Director suggests that a lateral flow test should be taken at home and a negative result obtained prior to coming the quiz on Saturday evening. These test […]
- [Newsletter Issue 73](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-73/): Hello, The EIBA have just issued new guidance to reflect the government plan B. It is now mandatory to wear a mask when entering the club and at all times until you leave – with the exceptions of when you are playing or seated having a drink or eating. If you have an exemption then ideally wear your badge so it is clearly visible. These badges are available via the government web site. Remember, you cannot challenge a badge wearer as to why they are wearing a badge. I have been asked to publish the dates on which the club is […]
- [Newsletter Issue 72](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-72/): Hello, Well here we are in December! Living where we are, we’ve already had three falls of snow! If only it would fall just on the gardens and fields and not on the roads! Unfortunately the following ‘photo did not arrive in time for last week’s newsletter. It is Jim’s fire engine with Maggie, daughter Nicola, son James, grandson Josh, Jim’s two sisters, his brother-in-law and niece standing alongside. He would have been very proud. In view of the appearance of the new Covid variant (omicron), the EIBA have issued updated guidance. We are asked to voluntarily wear a mask when […]
- [Newsletter Issue 71](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-71/): Hello again, Like most of you, I can’t believe it’s almost December. Where has the year gone (apart from a few months spent locked down)? This afternoon, Howard and I along with several other MidGlos members attended Jim Geoghegan’s funeral. It was very moving. In his final few days he had asked that his fire engine be there. It is some years since he worked for the London Fire Brigade, but he and a number of the old crew who used to work with him when he drove the vehicle, clubbed together to buy and restore it. It had to be […]
- [Newsletter Issue 70](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-70/): Greetings everyone, In the last newsletter, I reminded you that the quiz was on the following Saturday. It was a fun evening as usual despite our not winning again but, unlike bowling, it’s the taking part that counts! Only joking (not really but I have to pretend). The next quiz is on 18th December when our quiz master/person/whatever will be Steve Bluck ably assisted by Tricia. It is the Christmas Quiz so I think that all the rounds will have some sort of Christmas feel to them. Sadly for some of you, it is already fully booked! These evenings are proving […]
- [Newsletter Issue 69](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-69/): Hello everyone, After the sad news of Jim Geoghegan, I now have details of his funeral. It will take place at 1.00pm on Thursday 25th November at Coney Hill Crematorium, Gloucester. Full fire service send off and afterwards at The New Dawn Inn Norton. Family flowers only. Donations to Myeloma U.K. Unfortunately our men lost in the Denny on Saturday against Bristol so are now out of that competition. On Sunday MidGlos A played MidGlos B in the Wessex with the A team coming out on top. This is a round-Robin format so they will both go on to play again. […]
- [Newsflash 8](https://midglos.co.uk/newsflash8/): Hello everybody, Very sad news. Sadly Jim Geoghegan died early this morning. He had struggled for a few years with myeloma but it finally got the better of him after a stoical fight. He was a very proud man who never wanted a fuss made. When he knew that his time was limited, his primary thought was Maggie. He’s left a very big hole in the life of his family. Our thoughts are with Maggie, his daughter Nicola, son James, grandson Josh and his two sisters. He was an absolute authority on fire safety and official guidelines to follow having served […]
- [Newsletter Issue 68](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-68/): Hello everybody, Last week I flagged up that our men are playing Bristol in the Denny cup on Saturday morning starting at 10.00am and on Sunday, MidGlos A team is playing MidGlos B team in the Wessex. The added attraction of this Sunday game is that bacon baps will be available as long as stocks last! There is a notice on the white board by reception reminding people to come along and support both events. These games are great to watch and you can learn a lot. Do try to come along if possible. The team players really appreciate encouragement from […]
- [Newsletter Issue 67](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-67/): Hello everybody, If you were in the club this morning, you will have seen me in a different role! My Mrs. Mop role! Mark is off ill so members of the Board are “mucking in” or “out” would be more to the point! If anyone else fancies a turn, you’d be more than welcome – just give your name in at reception. While on the subject of reception and office duties, there is now a gap on a Thursday afternoon 3.30-6.00. Sheila is covering at the moment but, if she takes on anything else, she’ll need a bed at the club. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 66](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-66/): Hello everybody, Not a lot to say this week. However, the list is now up for the next quiz on 13th November. Make sure you get your name down to avoid disappointment. If you are just a team of two, there are a number of fours with whom you could join since six is the maximum. As I said in the last newsletter, it’s a fun evening. I have a few reminders to mention… Outdoor coats must not be left rink-side. We have both a ladies’ and gents’ cloakroom. Please leave your outdoor gear there as well as bowls bags (if […]
- [Newsletter Issue 65](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-65/): Hello everybody, So thrilled to tell you that our membership numbers have now reached 300+ (not all playing members but the majority are) and there are still new people coming in asking about coaching and membership. This is such welcome news since many clubs have had to close due to the pandemic. If you see a new face, don’t forget to introduce yourself and offer some friendly words to help them feel welcome and comfortable. Indeed, we pride ourselves as a club, in being friendly and respectful. As I’ve said many times, we are all members here for two reasons – […]
- [Newsletter Issue 64](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-64/): Hello, We arrived back from Potters on Friday afternoon after a great time! Even the weather was kind to us apart from a couple of showers one day. Thursday was absolutely beautiful – sunny and warm but Howard and I didn’t see much of it since we were bowling in the last sixteen, followed by the quarters and the semis. On Friday morning we played the final and won! Sixty-one teams entered the tournament. In the first round, you play three games of twelve ends or one and a half hours each with one on the first end. When you reach […]
- [Newsletter Issue 63](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-63/): Me again. Hello, Great news – the membership numbers are looking very healthy! Everyone appears to be really happy to be back and operating normally unless you’d rather take the cautious approach which is fine. All we want is for members to feel comfortable. Lists are now up for the men’s Wessex A and B teams, the ladies’ Mason’s A and B teams, the ladies’ Yetton Trophy – 2 rinks at home and 2 away, the Top Club teams and the 20/21 club competitions for which you signed up pre-lockdown. If you still wish to play in them, tick where Sandy […]
- [Newsletter Issue 62](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-62/): Hello everyone, We’ve almost completed a week of the new season! It’s been lovely to see, feel and experience the buzz of a full and happy club again. “Welcome back” to the summer outdoor bowlers and a warm welcome to all our new members (I’m pleased to say that there are quite a few). Not all of the newcomers are new to bowling but some are. I trust that whichever category they fall into, they will get the usual friendly, warm and inclusive greeting from whomever they meet or play with or against. We are very fortunate to have a number […]
- [Newsletter Issue 61](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-61/): Hello, I’m not saying anything about the weather since I may jinx it but … enjoy! First of all; many thanks to those of you who’ve come forward to volunteer. More of the office vacancies have now been filled. However, the catering side of things is still looking very needy. It’s a big ask to expect Jill and Sheila, both of whom give up a lot of their free time already, to do all the catering on their own. Please offer your help if at all possible to lighten their load. Although there’s no real recognition of the performances of the […]
- [Newsletter Issue 60](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-60/): Hello, Let’s start with the good news, an update on Whist – Rachel Corish has agreed to take over running these evenings which will begin on 1st October at 7.00pm followed by 15th October. In future, these evenings will be held at 7.00pm on the first and third Friday of the month. If Whist is your thing, please come along to support her. The winter season begins in just over a week. All of the membership renewal forms have now been picked up, hand-delivered or posted. Don’t forget that your fees must be paid before or on the first day of […]
- [Newsletter Issue 59](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-59/): Hello, Well, I seem to have jinxed the weather! The forecast which I’d seen promised good weather for the Bank Holiday but, once again, it was wrong. At least it was dry but that’s about all I can say. Sorry for raising your hopes! I’m very pleased to announce that Sandy Kerr was runner-up as New Coach of the Year. Congratulations to him and thank you to all those who voted for him. He was presented with his certificate during the day at Leamington last Sunday in between National finals. Needless to say, he’s delighted but the highlight of his day […]
- [Newsletter Issue 58](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-58/): Hello again, It doesn’t seem long since I last wrote a newsletter but here I am again with yet another Bank Holiday approaching! And again the weather seems to have forgotten that it is a Bank Holiday – maybe it’s compensation for the tough time we’ve had over the last eighteen months! I’ve been pleased to see a steady stream of outdoor summer bowlers filtering into the club to pick up their registration forms and, in some cases, to have a roll up. The pile in the boxes is definitely going down nicely. That brings me onto the really good news […]
- [Newsletter Issue 57](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-57/): Hello again (somewhat sooner than usual). The membership renewal packs are now available at reception to be pickedup. Payment for the year ‘21/22 is due from 1st September but feel free to pay beforehand. May I stress that payment must be made before you play your first game of the new season which begins on 20th September. The health questionnaire is not included in the pack. However this form isavailable at reception. The completed forms are kept securely. It is optional that you fill it in but, should anything have changed since you last filled one in, please take another one […]
- [Newsletter Issue 56](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-56/): Hello everyone, Just back from a lovely few days in Pembrokeshire. We were expecting really iffy weather but, in fact, it was beautiful apart from one morning when we had Welsh rain! By the end of the first day I looked like the rising sun but fortunately that subsided and I am now just nicely tanned! There is one slight amendment I need to make to the information in the last newsletter about substitution of players to make up a team. If a team is one short, they can recruit anyone to make up the shortfall but, if that person is […]
- [Newsletter Issue 54](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-54/): Hello everyone and welcome back to a much more normal Midglos! Our aim is for everyone to feel comfortable. Please respect the feelings of those who are still a little nervous. Nobody should feel pressured into doing something with which they are not entirely happy. I think most of you will now know that Roger Preece died on 6th July. He was a lovely man, always very cheerful and friendly and a very good bowler. Our thoughts go to Gill and his family. Mark has given the details of his funeral should you wish to attend. Please be informed that should […]
- [Newsletter Issue 53](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-53/): Hooray!!! We eventually heard from the EIBA at the close of business last night. They have been waiting to hear from the Sports Minister at the Sports and Culture government office but, since it has not yet been forthcoming, the EIBA ( aware that clubs have very little time to respond ) have gone ahead and issued their guidance. Basically it is as the government has stated – all restrictions are lifted as of 19th July. We have decided to go with our original summer etiquette which is that all restrictions are lifted but, if you wish to practise caution, that […]
- [Newsletter Issue 52](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-52/): Hello,One and a bit weeks to go to freedom, maybe!!! Fingers crossed because I, for one, have had enough! The National Gardens last Sunday went very well despite the appalling weather. Thank you so much to the volunteers who helped on the day and to the people ( not only ladies ) who donated the cakes and the plants. There was a huge variety of cakes which were, without exception, delicious. Since we have a four month old puppy, who is a digger, I wasn’t in the market for plants this year! However, all those donated were extremely healthy and varied. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 51](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-51/): Hello everyone, First of all, many thanks to those of you who turned up to help with the clean-up at the club. In all, there were fifteen of us. I hope that you agree when you see it that there is a huge difference. The club outside now looks much more loved. With several pairs of hands (and one set of paws), the task was not too onerous and I think we all enjoyed ourselves – there was certainly a lot of laughter. National Garden Scheme on Sunday 4th July at Midglos. Pam has asked that the plant donations be brought […]
- [Newsletter Issue 50](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-50/): Hello everyone, 14th June is almost here when we should know if the final restrictions are to be lifted. I suspect not all of them will be! I have already mentioned that, on Sunday, 4th July we are offering our car parks, providing refreshments and making our toilet facilities available for the visitors to the local open gardens around in support of the National Garden Scheme. If you intend to visit the gardens and partake of the refreshments, cash only, please. Prior to this event, we need a clean-up to the outside of the club. The shutters and windows need “de-spiders […]
- [Newsletter Issue 49](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-49/): Hello everyone, My goodness, it’s almost June. At least the weather is a little more as it should be at this time of year. Since I didn’t write a newsletter last week, I wasn’t able to mention the sad news of Cyril Leach. I didn’t know him when he was a playing member of the club but I certainly knew him of recent years. He was a true gentleman with many fascinating wartime memories. A few months ago, we listened to him reminiscing about such times on Radio Gloucestershire – very interesting. Heart-felt condolences to Annie and his family. Sadly, I’ve […]
- [Newsflash 8](https://midglos.co.uk/newsflash-8/): Good morning, I haven’t lost the plot! I know I wrote the last newsletter only yesterday. However, the EIBA have now issued their guidance about returning to bowling in Step 3 of releasing us from lockdown. Since we’d heard nothing from the EIBA, despite having contacted them, we issued our guidance based on the government’s recommendations that we use common sense. However, the EIBA have chosen to ignore the common sense approach and instead revert to their guidance issued last summer although teams of four are permitted to play provided the size of the building is large enough – we more […]
- [Newsletter Issue 48](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-48/): Hello everyone, Really great news! Stage 3 releasing of the lockdown is going ahead on Monday 17th May as we had hoped. This means that we can return to bowling under the rule of six. The summer schedules are now on the website. Both the Friday morning and Friday evening umbrellas start again on 21st May. There is a new summer etiquette which will be published here and at the club. This is guidance only as we are now free to make our own assessment of the risks. Basically, it is for the two teams playing to agree unanimously between yourselves. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 47](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-47/): Hello everyone, This is not a full newsletter but just to inform you of some more sad news. Alan Yates has died after a long illness. He had not been a member for a while because of ill health. However, I remember him from the Friday morning umbrella when he was usually the last to arrive. He was a very jolly character with plenty of stories to tell. His funeral will be held at 2pm on Friday 14th May. To follow it online, log into:www.obitus.comUsername: cixu1935Password: 570536 Our thoughts and condolences to Steven and family. Take care,Linda.Linda Watkin-Jones.Director (PR & Marketing)
- [Newsletter Issue 46](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-46/): Hello, It’s good to see so many of you taking advantage of the free bowling. Don’t get used to it – it won’t last for ever! Seriously, it’s lovely to see the club waking up again after its enforced hibernation. Unfortunately, it’s not tropical in the club since the heating isn’t yet on and we’re having to keep an airflow blowing through to comply with the current restrictions. However, I believe that the heating will be back on from 17th May should it be necessary. But don’t let that put you off, put on another layer and come and have a […]
- [Newsletter Issue 45](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-45/): Hello again, I bet you were laughing on Monday if you got up to the same sight as we did – a few centimetres of snow covering everywhere and still falling! You can imagine how all the pub and restaurant owners must have felt! However, as soon as the sun appeared, it started melting quite steadily and, by the time we were due to leave the house, the snow had disappeared. Our table was in the sunshine and, apart from a few moments when a cloud shrouded the sun, it was pleasantly warm and so lovely to be out in the […]
- [Newsletter Issue 44](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-44/): Hello everyone, What a change in the weather! Fingers crossed that something considerably warmer is coming our way for Monday! Our table outside is booked for 1.00 p.m. No laughing if it’s freezing cold and wet – we’re going whatever! The virtual voting for the AGM is going well but there is still time if you haven’t already voted. As soon as we have the final figures, I will include all the information in the next newsletter. It will then be “all systems go” to get the club ready for re-opening. Alleluia! We now have details of Ray Turner’s funeral. It […]
- [Newsletter Issue 43](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-43/): Hello everyone,Not quite as nice today but yesterday and Tuesday were wonderful – a taste of summer weather with spring flowers. I don’t know how far into Gloucestershire it’s spread but we’ve woken up to Saharan dust all over the cottage windows and cars! We’re creeping ever closer to being able to meet each other again. We have already entertained friends in our garden, are seeing our local daughter and family at the week-end and are travelling there and back in the day (we usually stay over) to see our other daughter and family next week. Coupled with the awakening gardens, […]
- [Newsletter Issue 42](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-42/): Hello everyone, More sad news … This morning, Ray Turner died. He had had problems with his heart for many years and was in hospital having undergone more surgery to fix his internal defibrillator. This was a success but sadly, he was too weak to fully recover. Our heartfelt condolences go to Pam and his family. He was a very kind, gentle man with a dry sense of humour. He will be greatly missed at the club by the members and by those who served with him on the Board. By now you all will have received the AGM voting papers […]
- [Newsletter Issue 41](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-41/): IMPORTANT AGM VOTING Hello everyone, Today the Accounts have been signed off and the Directors’ and Chairman’s reports approved. These were the final pieces of the jigsaw to be completed before the issuing of the AGM pack. As you are aware, this will be posted in the Members’ Area of the website or mailed out to those who do not have Internet access. This will happen next week so meeting our deadline requirement of 24th March! PLEASE go to the website, visit the Members’ Area using the password which Kath will provide again (just in case you’ve put it in a […]
- [Newsletter Issue 40](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-40/): Hello everyone, Sadly, I have to start with sad news. You have already been informed by Kath but in case some of you missed it, I have to report that Colin Inward, a former full member and latterly a social member died earlier in the year. More recently, Muriel Cooper, Reg Cooper’s wife, died after a long illness. Reg was a founder member of the club. Many of you will have known them although I didn’t. We send our condolences to the respective families and friends. I heard some very useful information recently. If you have been pestered with scam telephone […]
- [EIBA National Competitions Statement - February 2021](https://midglos.co.uk/eiba-national-competitions-statement-february-2021/): Dear EIBA Club Correspondent and County Contacts With the Government issuing its road plan out of the National Lockdown and the hope to return to a more normal life the EIBA Board have agreed the following in relation to its National Competition schedules. 2019-2020 National Finals With Indoor Bowls not being able to fully return to normal until at least 21st June 2021 the outstanding National Finals for 2019-2020 will be deferred once more until 25th September to 14th October 2021. The schedule of finals and location will be confirmed in the coming weeks. 2020 Summer National Competitions It is with […]
- [Winter National Competition Entry Forms 2021/22](https://midglos.co.uk/winter-national-competition-entry-forms-2021-22/): Please find attached a covering letter, Winter National Competitions Entry Forms for the 2021/2022 season along with a copy of the rules. Any entries along with payment need to be received by the 7th June 2021.  Entries can either be made via the club or individuals can enter directly with the EIBA. Entry Form A can also be found on the EIBA website.  If you require a hard copy of the entry forms please advise accordingly and we will arrange for these to be sent. If you have any queries are require any further information or assistance, /please do not hesitate to […]
- [Amended Team Competition Dates 2021/22](https://midglos.co.uk/amended-team-competition-dates-2021-22/): Please find attached an amended version of the Team Competition Dates for 2021/2022, it has been necessary to amend some dates to avoid clashes of competitions. Any changes to dates are highlighted in yellow.  Please disregard the previous version of the team competition dates. The dates will also be available on the website from Wednesday 3rd March 2021.Stay safe and keep well. Kind Regards ClaireClaire Edson Competitions AdministratorEnglish Indoor Bowling Association Ltd Tel No. 01664 481900
- [Newsletter Issue 39](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-39/): A muted “ Hooray “! We have heard the official response of the EIBA to the road map out of lockdown announced by the Government on Monday. No earlier than 12th April 2021, indoor bowls clubs will be able to open and have individuals or people from the same household play on the same rink – hardly financially viable for a club with premises the size of ours! No earlier than 17th May 2021, indoor clubs will be able to open and allow up to six bowlers from different households or members of two households to play on a rink – […]
- [Newsletter Issue 38](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-38/): It’s getting harder and harder to find news since we’re not seeing anyone, doing anything or going anywhere! The gardening is on hold again. I do quite enjoy it when I’m out there but not in subzero temperatures! It’s freeeeezing out there. Even our dog was keen to get home and snuggle up to the Aga yesterday! In terms of the club, we are closer to being able to put the initial AGM papers on the website well in time for the first deadline date of 21st February. As I have already said, it will all be explained in as clear […]
- [Newsletter Issue 37](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-37/): Having said in my last newsletter that gardening was out of the question, I have actually done some this afternoon and feel better for it. Should the mild weather continue (I’m not expecting it to) I’ll get on with some more tidying tomorrow. The longer this lockdown continues, the harder I find it to motivate myself to do things. However, the news is starting to be a little more positive and Howard and I are having our first vaccination on Sunday (there must be some mistake, I think – we’re still mere striplings!). AGM I mentioned in the last newsletter that […]
- [Newsletter Issue 36](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-36/): Now that the World Bowls has finished, I guess it’s back to the jigsaw! I really enjoyed the bowling (the downside is that it underlines just what we’re missing). There were some excellent matches and, as for Mark Dawes, he couldn’t do a thing wrong in the final. Unfortunately, his local club has now closed. An opportunity for us?!! If he were truly committed to the sport he’d be prepared to travel the hundreds of miles!! Sad news for the members of Churchdown Bowling Club. The club has now closed. We do have some members of Midglos who are also outdoor […]
- [Newsletter Issue 35](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-35/): Hello everyone, Not a lot to report since we’re following government guidance and staying at home. However, the leaks in the gents’ loos are now fixed. Dave Carter came last Friday but, after he’d finished, there was still an issue which he was able to identify but needed another part. He returned on Monday after work and now all is dry. Many thanks to Dave, again. I do hope you’ve all been watching the bowls. I don’t know why I didn’t get an invitation since I haven’t missed a shot yet. Seriously, there have been some excellent matches and, one good thing about […]
- [Newsflash 7](https://midglos.co.uk/newsflash-7/): We have just heard the sad news that Bob Baldwin of The Wannabees died on Christmas Day. It’s sad at any time but particularly so on such a day and in such a year. Our thoughts are with his family. Bob was a lovely, quiet, unassuming man and an excellent bowler who was very capable in any playing position. I had the pleasure of playing in the same interclub team with him on a few occasions.  A true gentleman. He will be sadly missed. Linda Linda Watkin-Jones.  Director (PR & Marketing)
- [Newsletter Issue 34](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-34/): I’m writing this on the first official day of yet another lockdown (Lockdown 3)! It may be the last but, then again, it may not be. We have a target of 15th February by which time the majority of our club should have been vaccinated and, three weeks later, protected against this horrible virus. I want to believe that that target is achievable! Apparently, when you are called for your vaccination, it speeds up the process enormously if you have your NHS number available. This is easily found on anything issued by the NHS, i.e. a prescription or repeat prescription. I […]
- [Newsletter Issue 33](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-33/): What a year! When I began writing the newsletters, the idea was to keep in touch with everyone during the “short” time when we would be closed! Although we were open for a couple of months, I never imagined that this crippling situation would still be affecting us nine months later. There is light at the end of the tunnel now but, from what we hear, we’re still several months away from normality. You will not be surprised to learn that the club has suffered due to the enforced closures. In order to assess where we are and our future, we […]
- [Newsflash 6](https://midglos.co.uk/newsflash-6/): Heartening Christmas good news newsflash! On the shortest, possibly darkest day of the year – a glimmer of hope! We have just heard that Dave and Mavis Williams have had their first Pfizer Covid jab administered, with the second due on 8th January. There must be more of our members who have already been given their first dose. Please get in touch if you have, ideally by responding to this newsletter, via the “Leave a Reply’ section on the website. My goodness, how we need some good news after so many Christmas plans have been thwarted. Very best Christmas wishes, Linda. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 32](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-32/): Good morning, When I began writing these newsletters, it was in an attempt to keep in touch with all of our members during the initial lockdown. I never dreamt that I’d still be doing it leading up to Christmas! What a year it’s been! And, unfortunately things are not about to get any better! Some of you may have already had one vaccination. I certainly hope so and with no side effects. I wish you well and hope that it won’t be too long before the rest of us have the opportunity to have the vaccine. It’s the only way out […]
- [Newsletter Issue 31](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-31/): Good morning, Graham Griffiths Following the death of Graham Griffiths and, due to the restrictions of Covid19, numbers are very much restricted at funerals. If you would like to donate to Leukaemia research in his memory, please make your cheques payable to Leukaemia UK and either post it to the club, drop it in on a Monday or Thursday morning or post by hand into the box outside the club at any time. Club news The blinds for the new louvre windows have now been ordered and will be fitted shortly. Huge thanks to Shirley Cromie who very generously donated sufficient […]
- [Newsletter Issue 30](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-30/): Good morning,  As promised, please find Peter Thompson’s reply from the EIBA. We’re desperately disappointed but determined to continue the fight as you’ll see in Howard’s response. We are most definitely being treated unfairly. Why does the two metre rule no longer apply to indoor bowling when the government’s national rules still state “Hands, Face, Space“? How is it that people are allowed to pump iron in a gym when they’ll be expelling air at a forceful rate, folks are permitted to swim in public indoor pools (presumably ensuring that their saliva and mucus remains in their own little bubble) and […]
- [Newsflash 5](https://midglos.co.uk/newsflash-5/): Newsflash … and a very sad one. Graham Griffiths. Campbell received this sad news this afternoon, Sunday, 6th December. “It is with my deepest sympathy to inform you that my Dad passed away at 1.30pm this afternoon, Rob.” Our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time.  It is very sad at any time but particularly so at this time of year but this year in particular. Graham was an excellent bowler who contributed a great deal more than bowling to the club. He has been greatly missed during his illness. A sad loss to the club and especially […]
- [Newsletter Issue 29](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-29/): Good morning and welcome to our first day in Tier 2. We’ve now had confirmation from the EIBA that, unless we are under 18 years of age, disabled or playing singles with a family member, we cannot bowl indoors. Obviously operating under these restrictions is not financially viable so we will have to remain closed. However, we are very unhappy about this and Howard has written to Peter Thompson, the Chief Exec of EIBA detailing our concerns. A copy of the letter follows: Good morning Peter, This is neither a personal attack on you nor one on the EIBA; it is […]
- [Newsletter Issue 28](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-28/): Hello again, This is going to be a tough one – trying to put a positive angle on today’s dismal news. We, as expected, have been put into “Tier 2” which means that we are not allowed to bowl indoors unless with a family member (not exactly financially viable)! Although it is to be reviewed fortnightly and the next review is on 16th December, I cannot see that anyone is going to be put into a lower tier before Christmas especially since we are being advised to see as few people as possible before being allowed to meet up to three […]
- [Newsletter Issue 27](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-27/): Hello again, One week down, three to go, provided we’re released then! It’s not quite the same as in the spring is it?! Things have been happening at the club, though. The fresh air supply is in the process of being fitted. To alter or add to our present system was going to cost somewhere in the region of £20,000. We made an executive decision that this was a step too far! Instead of having the side doors open and having to put up with leaves blowing in and the doors breaking free of the wedges, thus very annoyingly banging when […]
- [Newsletter Issue 26](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-26/): Here we go again – the first newsletter of another lockdown! As I said before, we did it last time so we’ll do it again, but the weather is not likely to be quite as favourable as last time! Hey ho, let’s hope this lockdown achieves what the government is hoping for. Fortunately, we managed to get the last of the finals completed last Sunday. The winners were : M.Prosser – men’s singlesJ. Kemsley – Pat Dunstan cupL. Watkin-Jones, R. Fry and G. Fry – Sue Waterston cupM. Prosser – Champion of Champions Congratulations to everyone and well done to all […]
- [Newsflash](https://midglos.co.uk/newsflash-2/): 5pm, 4 November 2020 I’ve just heard that the planned lockdown is to go ahead so, as frommidnight, we are closed. I’m desperately sad about this. I shall write the full newsletter tomorrow. LindaLinda Watkin-Jones.Director (PR & Marketing)
- [Newsletter Issue 25](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-25/): Hello again, More really good news! Thank goodness there’s something positive to report in these dark days (in more ways than one). Membership Our current membership stands at 311 (as of Tuesday this week) – not far off pre-Covid times. Within that number are 237 standard members and five under 14s (two boys and three girls). New members continue to be attracted, mainly via the website. Competitions This next paragraph is for the attention of the ladies mainly – no, not The Full Monty or The Chippendales but we need more ladies to commit to the competitions. The cost is a […]
- [Newsletter Issue 24](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-24/): Hello again, Really good news – our membership numbers are steadily climbing. Just this week a total of nine new members have signed up (at the time of writing this – 3.30 on Wednesday afternoon). The age of our membership now ranges from 10 years right up to folks in their nineties! It is so true – bowling is a young person’s game that “older” people can play! Coaching doesn’t stop after you’ve had your initial three free sessions. Every Thursday afternoon coaching is available if you would like help with a particular aspect of your bowling. Put your request in […]
- [Newsletter Issue 23](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-23/): We’re back! Potters Update We had a great time at Potters but not quite Potters as we know it. We’ve been going twice a year for a number of years to play in a mid-week tournament. Such tournaments are played almost every week from September to March. Anyone can enter and there’s usually a mixture of abilities from a holiday guest who has no idea what they’ve signed up for right through the abilities to National winners and England players. The usual format is for rinks but this time, due to Covid, it had to be three wood triples. Unfortunately, we […]
- [Newsletter Issue 22](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-22/): Hello again, The good news is that I’m away next week at Potters (very different from what we’re used to. They have made huge changes in order to comply with the ever-changing rules imposed be the government and the EIBA) and so there won’t be a newsletter. While on the subject of changes, I do hope that you realise that our changes are for exactly that reason – we have to respond to the ever changing government’s rules and those of the EIBA. In order to space out the teams more, the Monday and Tuesday afternoon leagues and the Wednesday morning […]
- [Newsletter Issue 21](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-21/): YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU! Thank you to all those people who’ve kindly come forward with offers of help to man the office. However, we still have vacancies on alternate Thursday afternoons 1.30 until 3.00p.m., alternate Friday afternoon/evenings 3.00 until 7.00p.m. and alternate Thursday evenings 6.30 until 10.00p.m. If you can help, please, please give your name to Angela Holbrook in the office. Full training will be given. As I’ve said before, some people give a lot of their time but the same people cannot be expected to bear the brunt of the work all of the time. We’re all here primarily […]
- [Newsletter Issue 20](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-20/): Good news! We are still permitted to bowl in our Covid secure environment! However, we are now restricted to trips only from today, Thursday. It could have been so much worse! The EIBA could have decided to cancel all bowling. BUT they haven’t – thank goodness! My only option for a winter with no bowling would have been to slit my wrists! Steve Bluck, our league Secretary, is in the process of contacting all rinks captains to organise their teams into trips as from this evening. If you were down to play this evening, please check the changes beforehand. Since table […]
- [Newsletter Issue 19](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-19/): This will be the last newsletter before the winter season starts on Monday, 21st. For those of you who are not familiar with the new Covid etiquette for bowling at the club, please make sure that you read the “ winter bowling etiquette “ in Newsletter 18, on the web site and on the tables at the club. This is so that we can continue to bowl in a safe environment. We have spent a lot of time and effort covering every aspect necessary to comply with the new Covid code. All we ask is that you make every effort to […]
- [Newsflash](https://midglos.co.uk/newsflash/): Newsflash! Since the bar has been closed for several months, some of the stock is now out of date and has to be discarded.  However, there are some items whose expiry date is at the end of September. This stock will be available on a “first come, first served” basis at half price. The items will be on a table near the bar. Beat the rush and enjoy! Also, please look out for our new bowling Winter Etiquette that also combines the new Rule of Six that comes into law on Monday 14th September. Both these pieces of information will be […]
- [Newsletter Issue 18](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-18/): Hello again, As promised, there follows a summary of the main points discussed at the GMC on Friday afternoon. It is important that you read the details on your winter playing schedule sheets. Since some of the leagues have a greater number of teams, it has been decided that there will be a staggered start time for the START of the game, not the arrival time. You should be ready to play at the stated time. The reason for the staggered start time is to avoid clustering at reception as people queue to pay rink fees. Could I also ask you […]
- [Newsletter Issue 17](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-17/): Hello again, First of all, a huge “thank you” to those of you who responded to my plea for more volunteers to man the office. A number of people came forward with their names offering different times when they could assist. After tomorrow, I’ll know if I have to go on my knees again or if we have enough bodies. On Friday we shall be having our first GMC meeting (both the directors and bowling committee). There are several items on the agenda, one of which is the heating and air-conditioning system. We have had a quote from two different companies […]
- [Newsletter Issue 16](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-16/): Hello again,Yet more information, I’m sorry! The EIBA have issued new guidance. We now have to wear masks to enter the club and while using our lockers. However, we do not have to wear them while playing, thank goodness, provided we maintain two metres distance. I believe that we have to put them back on while at our lockers but, should you stay for a coffee or beverage of any other description, you may remove said mask. On leaving, again the mask should be worn. However, if you have any reason for not wearing a mask, you do not have to […]
- [Newsletter Issue 15](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-15/): Hello again, Well, thank goodness we didn’t have the current weather during lockdown. My Mum used to say that, once it started, it didn’t know when to stop and I’m beginning to think she was right! As in the last newsletter, I’m delivering information from Mr. Bluck. All leagues will use only one scorecard per game. This was trialled last winter and was successful. In case some of the captains are getting “twitchy”, Steve assures me that the league schedules will be issued over the week-end after the GMC on 4th September. However, there is still time to form new teams, should you […]
- [Newsletter Issue 14](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-14/): Hello again, This is going to be quite different from usual as I’m deliveringrequests from Steve Bluck and Angela Holbrook. In order to make Steve’s life easier and boost the club’s revenue, we need one more team each in the winter on a Monday afternoon (trips), a Monday evening (fours), a Wednesday morning (fours) and a Thursday morning (trips). If you think you could form a new team, please get in touch with Steve – this will obviate the need for byes and, as I said before, bring more revenue for the club. YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!This is Angela’s plea: As […]
- [Newsletter Issue 13](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-13/): Hello everyone, We’ve now been back in action for almost two weeks and all is going well, I’m pleased to say. The Covid secure code has been well-received and adhered to. I think it’s true to say that we’re all so pleased to be back that we’d accept almost anything just to feel more normal. I believe that the code that we’ve adopted is reasonably straightforward, unlike the following which I read in the paper at the end of last week. It tickled me; I hope you appreciate it, too: Matt Hancock’s list of clear, simple and easy-to-follow rules for the […]
- [Newsletter Issue 11:](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter/): 17 July 2020 Hello everyone, Here it is!! Fantastic news! We are opening for our familiarisation week on Tuesday 21st July from 10.00am until 1.00pm. The same times apply on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The idea is for you to come and see what we’ve done and for you to feel comfortable with the safety measures taken. If you haven’t already done so, you will have the opportunity to empty your lockers. You can also top up your membership card with whatever amount you’d like but don’t forget to bring a £1 coin so that you can have a coffee and […]
- [Newsletter Issue 199](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-199/): Hello again,Another gruelling week of tennis! Both singles finals were captivating. I don’t understand or follow football but I hope England does it. The result will be known by the time this newsletter hits you🤞. Frank Skelton has solved some of the new government’s problems: See you in Rwanda! We don’t hear much from our members who play outdoors in the summer but Emily Burke did extremely well to reach the area final of the National Champion of Champions where she had to play one of her mentors, Lindsay Collins. If she managed a win this time, well done … but if she […]
- [Newsletter Issue 198](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-198/): Hello again, I’m absolutely exhausted and I’ve got another week to go of Wimbledon! I’m busy decorating in the morning and then tennis in the afternoon. As far as meals are concerned, we have what I call Wimbledon food – quick and easy. I was decorating this morning with no idea of what we would be eating this evening when my daughter called and invited us to supper (cooked by her husband ‘cos she too is a tennis addict). Back to the club – and firstly a big thank you to David Harris who, single-handedly planted the olive trees and brought in gravel […]
- [Newsletter Issue 197](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-197/): Hello again,   Not much news to fill a newsletter last week but here we are again. A week ago, Steve Bluck was our quizmaster under very trying conditions – the microphone system decided to give up the ghost! He still just about had a voice by the end of the evening but those who have difficulty hearing at the best of times were somewhat challenged (or rather the other members of their team having to remember and repeat the question). However, we got through and it was still an enjoyable evening. Jill Whiting is hoping against hope that it can be fixed […]
- [Newsletter Issue 196](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-196/): Hello again … after a week off – there was nothing much to report. Sadly, I have to report the death of Stephen Tomkins on Wednesday of a heart attack. I, for one, was so shocked. I’d been playing against him recently when we’d exchanged experiences of Bucklers Hard in the New Forest. He was a lovely man and a very good bowler. In the winter he bowled on a Monday morning, Tuesday for Strollers, Wednesday for Astras and Friday afternoon for Chums. This summer he was playing for Ark Angels on Mondays, Heavenly Angels on Tuesdays and Mentors Plus on […]
- [Newsletter Issue 195](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-195/): Hello again, Hope you’ve enjoyed the bank holiday. Other than bowling at the club this morning, we do our best to stay off the roads on bank holidays. I do hope none of you was foolish enough to enter the cheese-rolling events this morning! Cars were abandoned everywhere. We toyed with the idea of opening our overspill car park for the morning but, why would people pay when they can abandon their cars in the most unlikely places for free?! For me, summer has arrived – The swifts are buzzing around our cottage. I know it’s quite a screech that they […]
- [Newsletter Issue 193](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-193/): Hello again, Just a quick newsletter this week before we head off to the New Forest for a few days although it looks as if we’ve chosen the wrong week! Should have gone last week since I’m not keen on rain, wind and cooler temperatures! Hey ho, it is what it is and we’ll have to make the most of it. There’s not much new to add this week other than to refer you to last week’s letter and the various requests for help. I don’t know if there has been any response but, could you have another look and see […]
- [Newsletter Issue 190](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-190/): Hello again, Another week gone and here we are again. I’m writing this in sunshine and inside out of the perishing wind. I know that some outdoor greens have already opened and, those that haven’t, are on the brink of doing so. Our former crown green bowling club is already open and the leagues have begun! We’re made of tough stuff further north! I do hope the weather warms up for you but, don’t forget, we’re here if you need a warming cup of coffee. The AGM was held on Wednesday evening when there were almost more apologies than attendees and, […]
- [Newsletter Issue 189](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-189/): Hello again, Half way through April already and almost a third of the year gone! I’m sure time goes quicker these days. Even youngsters remark on how time flies. But …. everything is starting to burst into life after sleeping for far too long. I love the different fresh greens of Spring. The days are longer, the sun is shining, it’s warmer and it’s finally stopped raining (for now). It’s coming up to GCSEs and A levels so the weather is bound to be good! On Friday evening it was our Presentation Evening. It was sad to see that not all […]
- [Newsletter Issue 188](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-188/): Hello everyone and I mean everyone. If you have now left to bowl outside during the season, we are still here at MidGlos and I will endeavour to keep you up-to-date with what’s going on. We look forward to welcoming you back in September. Before your summer season begins outside, we have the presentation evening this Friday at 7.00p.m. with a free buffet and the bar open. Please come along to support whether you are a winner or not. You’ve all taken part in our leagues and many of you have played in the club competitions. The winners and runners up are as follows: Winners […]
- [Newsletter Issue 187](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-187/): Hello everyone, Happy Easter everyone. Hope your clocks sprang forward last night and that you’re not an hour behind! Roger Fry has asked me to post the finals information.He and Gill have worked hard on this but he is aware that there may still be some changes to be made. It’s not easy – each time one thing is altered, it throws something else out.  I’ll post it as is but the ladies’ singles will be played at 1.30p.m. on Wednesday, 3rd April and the ladies’ trips is now at 10.00a.m. on Saturday, 6th April. Finals Day Programme MIDGLOS INDOOR BCORDER OF […]
- [Newsletter Issue 186](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-186/): Hello everyone, 21st March may well be the official first day of Spring but we seem to have reverted to Winter! We went to see our elder daughter and family in Guildford yesterday. Not only did we drive through hail on the way but walking from their house to lunch out was freezing in the rain and biting wind. At least it’s sunny today but no warmer. A reminder that the club will be open from 6.00p.m. to 9.00p.m. this Wednesday, 27th March for members to play club comps or any unplayed league matches. Please book rinks at reception. Please note, […]
- [Newsletter Issue 185](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-185/): Hello again, Well done to Fin last week for winning a nice amount of money in the Open Singles Circuit. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be this week as he was knocked out this morning (Sunday). However, the last I heard, Lee, his Dad was still in it and about to play his third game. Let’s hope he was successful. Sadly, after this morning, we are out of the Wessex. We were beaten by Welford who, last week beat Dolphin, the current holders of the title. We did really well to reach the quarter finals. Well done to all who contributed. Maybe […]
- [Newsletter Issue 184](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-184/): Hello again, Let’s see if I can get everything right this week! First of all – congratulations to MidGlos for beating GVPBA on Saturday afternoon. But, last Sunday, we had a young MidGlos lady winning both the pairs and singles in our U18 competition. Erin Burke, along with Dylan Williamson won the pairs and Erin also won the singles. Very well done! Photos Many, many congratulations to our Wessex A team who beat West Berks A this morning. When we arrived after five ends, we were behind but things soon changed with all four rinks winning making it an impressive win […]
- [Newsletter Issue 183](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-183/): Hello everyone, We’re all back safely from potters after a lovely few days, despite various illnesses. As a group, we did really well. There were four MidGlos teams and three of us qualified for the last sixteen of eighty-eight teams in all. Our team got knocked out in the last sixteen, Mike Prosser’s team was knocked out in the quarters and Steve Hancock’s team fell in the semis. We certainly didn’t let the club down. We usually make the trip to Horsey to see the seals but I wasn’t well enough this year. However, one of the pups made the journey […]
- [Newsletter Issue 182](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-182/): Hello, As promised – the newsletter before we go away. Yet more good news for our youngsters – Finley Williamson won the Loddon Vale Open Singles last week-end winning seven games! Quarter Finals 2-1 against Scott Evans Semi Finals – 2-1 against Barry Jenkins Final 2-0 against Mikey Titcombe All three opponents are multiple winners of such titles. Brilliant effort from Finley! Dylan Williamson lost in the quarter finals and Tom Evans lost in the last 16. Well done to all of you! We’re very proud to have you as members of our club. Keep it going. The third round of […]
- [Newsletter Issue 181](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-181/): Hello again, I’ve just returned home from walking Molly and I’m delighted to announce that we saw our first six lambs of the season in a field in the village. What a lovely sight! More good news! Our Wessex A team beat Cotswold A this afternoon. One home rink won while both away rinks won meaning that we came out overall with a healthy win which qualifies us for the play off on 10th March. Really well done guys. Here’s hoping that you go even further. Not such good news for the ladies in the Tony Allcock match on Saturday against […]
- [Newsletter Issue 180](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-180/): Hello, More exciting news about our youngsters – a week last Friday Dylan Williamson and Louie Hodges played an under 18s singles match where, this time, it was Louie’s turn to come out on top. Well played both of you. This now means that Louie has qualified and will join Finley Williamson to play in the last sixteen of the under 18s finals in Nottingham on 7th April. We wish them both really good luck. Finley and Lee Williamson are playing against Dan and Tom Holmes (Malvern) at Welford on Avon on 21st February in the area final of the family […]
- [Newsletter Issue 179](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-179/): Hi again, I’m feeling quite pleased with myself since I’ve just spent a few hours in the back garden tidying up, doing what I should have done at the end of last season but the endless rain made it impossible. The sad thing is that most of our garden lies at the front of our cottage so I’ve only hit about an eighth of it. At least I’ve made a start. As I said last week – another quiet week-end apart from the friendly against Wey Valley who were on tour. I didn’t get my name down soon enough since I […]
- [Newsletter Issue 178](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-178/): Hello everyone, I can’t believe that a twelfth of the year has almost gone! But at least the days are lengthening. Our summer outdoor bowlers are already talking about the coming outdoor season. It’s really sad for those of us who choose to play indoors all the year round to have to say “au revoir” to so many of our friends. However, we’re not there yet so let’s not think about it. There is actually very little to say this week since it’s been a quiet week-end. The friendly against Bishops Cleeve due to be played on Saturday was cancelled. As […]
- [Newsletter Issue 177](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-177/): Hello everyone, Well, the snow didn’t come which was just as well since we had no volunteers to clear it had it arrived. Please, don’t leave everything to the few stalwarts who always come forward. The possibility of snow is not over for several weeks yet. I have realised that there’s definitely something to be said for hibernating. I’m sure I was born into the wrong country. Storm Isha is about to hit now. Roll on the warmer months. Did you watch “World Bowls”? There have been some stunning matches with some surprising results. Many of the “big” names were knocked […]
- [Newsletter Issue 176](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-176/): Hello, Have we got something to shout about!! Our young players, Dylan and Fin Williamson have won gold playing for England in the pairs against Wales in the U18s on Saturday! In the whole competition, England came second to Scotland overall. England took two golds – Dylan and Fin in the pairs and three other players in the trips. England also achieved a silver in the singles and bronze in the pairs (there were two England entries in each element). People will soon be talking about MidGlos. Tony Allcock was our claim to fame historically but now we have the Williamson […]
- [Newsletter Issue 175](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-175/): Happy New Year! It doesn’t seem a whole year since I last wrote that. Hope you all had a good Christmas. We had a lovely time and Father Christmas brought some great presents. Once again, I won’t be stuck for anything to watch on television since World Bowls 2024 started on Friday. It is being broadcast on YouTube. My only problem is that there aren’t enough hours in the day for me to watch everything, bowl myself and do all the other things that I have to do in a day! Both the Wessex A and B teams were playing at […]
- [Newsletter Issue 174](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-174/): Hello everyone, Not many sleeps now before that friendly old man drops down the chimney. I always hated the idea of him getting burned in the hot chimney so we had to leave the door ajar for him. Fortunately the less trustworthy folks never cottoned onto it. The teams for the England under 18 squad for 2024 have now been published. Dylan and Fin Williamson are playing in the pairs and fours. Josh Hodges is a non-travelling reserve. Well done guys – we’ll be following your progress onwards and upwards. On Friday, 15th December, an inspection of the kitchen and bar […]
- [Newsletter Issue 173](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-173/): Hello, I can’t believe it’s nearly Christmas again! This year has flown by. Even people of a younger age than the majority of the club are saying the same thing. Our younger members and the future of our club are doing extremely well. Fin was invited to trial for the under 25s England team. He wasn’t successful this time but, since he is still only sixteen, he’s got many more opportunities. On Saturday, Louie Hodges and Dylan Williamson were playing Australian pairs against Josh Hodges and another youngster from another club at Bristol. Louie and Dylan came away the victors with […]
- [Newsletter Issue 172](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-172/): Hello again, I’ve just returned from a week-end away in Guildford with my daughter and granddaughters. She is an artist and was exhibiting at a Christmas Fayre at Silent Pool Gin Distillery. Since her husband is away in Valencia this week, I was looking after the girls. The alternative was to take them with her. Thank goodness I went. It was SO cold (Kate was in a gazebo outside from 8.00a.m. to 5.30 p.m.!). She was well wrapped up but still blue when she got back. Thankfully, it proved to be a very good day for her. It was the last […]
- [Newsletter Issue 171](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-171/): Hello, Well it really has felt like we’ve skipped autumn and gone straight into winter this week-end. Before I go onto the news, can I remind you that your bowling shoes should not be worn outside. It was reported by John Boulton that mud was hoovered off rinks 3&4 during the cleaning of the carpet this week. Please respect this very expensive facility. As you know, five of our younger members went to Northampton to play in the under 18s England trials. I am pleased to announce that Fin and Dylan Williamson have been chosen to join the squad with Josh […]
- [Newsletter Issue 170](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-170/): Hello again, I think you all know that I write this on Sunday so, at the moment, I’m thinking of our young under18s who are in Northampton playing in England trials. When I hear how they’ve done, I’ll post it here. For some considerable time, there has been great confusion over National rink fees. The co-ordinator for our area has finally come back to us with a suggestion that each club votes on a choice of two proposals. He will then go with the majority decision and announce it on Tuesday, 21st November. So, at last, we will all be “singing […]
- [Newsletter Issue 169](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-169/): Hello everyone, Yet another busy week-end! As predicted, it was a very different story for the Wednesday evening Interclub – Cheltenham Town beat MidGlos. However, on Saturday morning, in the first of the Saturday Interclub matches, Barnwood beat Cheltenham Town and MidGlos beat Cheltenham Spa. In the afternoon, MidGlos was playing GL1 in a friendly when MidGlos were victorious again. Well done to all who took part irrespective of the final outcome. On Sunday morning both of our Wessex teams were playing each other. Initially, it was very close. Eventually the A team began to pull away but it was still […]
- [Newsletter Issue 168](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-168/): Hello everyone,Another busy week-end for MidGlos! However, before that, on Wednesday evening it was the second outing for MidGlos, this time against Bishop’s Cleeve when we won again. This Wednesday, we’re against Cheltenham Town when it will probably be a very different story. We’ll do our best, though. Before I go on to this week-end’s matches, I must first send huge congratulations to our five youngsters who’ve got through to the under 18 Mixed international trials at Northampton on Sunday, 19th November. It is for selection for the u18s mixed England team to take part in the British Isles Championships in […]
- [Newsletter Issue 167](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-167/): Hello, hope you all remembered to put your clocks back. I have to start with sharing a little of your chairman’s big day on Saturday. It started off with a short live interview on Radio Gloucester at 9.10a.m. over the ‘phone. We then had a calming cup of tea before setting off to Cirencester for the book signing at 11.00a.m. Our younger daughter, Sarah who is local was first to have her book signed before heading off into town to hand out flyers directing folks to Octavia’s bookshop to buy a copy and have it dedicated and signed by the author. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 166](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-166/): Hi folks,I did miss something last week – it was the first of this year’s Interclub on Wednesday, 18th and this coming week will be the second round with MidGlos playing their first game. On Thursday, Paul who runs the mobile Potter’s Shop visited the club and had a very successful day. I wasn’t able to visit until packing up time but he very kindly opened up one of his many packed boxes to search for the item I’d requested. Hey presto! Not only did he have the make I wanted but in the right size too. If you missed him, […]
- [Newsletter Issue 165](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-165/): Hello again, Lots to say this week – just hope I remember everything! First of all, I’d just like to say how pleased we are with the take-up of the club shirts. They seem to be coming in thick and fast. If you’ve ordered one, check the table between reception and the coffee machines for yours. While on the subject of checking, don’t forget to check all the notice boards. New things are appearing all the time. The noticeboard almost opposite to the ladies’ loos is where notice of the friendlies is posted. There are a couple up there now. There […]
- [Newsletter Issue 164](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-164/): Hi everyone, We’re back from a great few days at Potters. Great bowling and lovely company! There were just three teams of us from MidGlos but we join Nottingham which boosts our numbers. Sadly three of our members couldn’t make it due to illness. Fortunately, since they had doctor’s notes, they will get their money back. Two of our teams reached the last sixteen and one team got knocked out in the quarters. We certainly didn’t disgrace our club. Steve Bluck informs me that when Inlaws were playing against Okays on Thursday morning, the former team managed a hot shot. Dave […]
- [Newsletter Issue 163](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-163/): Hello everyone, First of all, if you have picked up one of the yellow MidGlos league handbooks, you may have noticed that there are several printing errors within. As a result, a new set will be produced soon. Top Club begins this coming Sunday, 8th October at home against Cotswold but the next dates, although down as Tuesdays will in fact be Sundays (the actual dates are correct). The Bristol friendly away has been changed to 21st October and the Tony Alcock Ladies v Gents is now on 29th October. Keep checking the noticeboards for the lists to sign. And please […]
- [Newsletter Issue 162](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-162/): Hello again, Just back from a day’s singing at The Three Counties Autumn Show. Very tiring but at least it was dry after all the horrendous weather forecasts in the week leading up to it. I was asked by a member last week for the spare rink availability during the winter season. Here goes: Mondays. 9.00a.m. – 12.00 noon – 2rinks 12.00 – 1.30p.m. – 7rinks 1.30p.m. – 3.00p.m. – 4rinks 3.00p.m. – 7.00p.m. – 7rinks 7.00p.m. – 9.00p.m. -2rinks Tuesdays 12.00 noon – 1.30p.m. – 7rinks 1.30p.m. – 3.30p.m. – 4rinks 3.30p.m. – 7.00p.m. -7rinks 7.00p.m. – 9.00p.m. – 4rinks […]
- [Newsletter Issue 161](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-161/): Hello everyone and welcome to the new season. Let’s just call it that ratherthan “the winter season”. It’s been so lovely over the last few weeks seeing the familiar faces (attached to bodies) coming into the club again. I love it when the rest of the “family” is back. Let’s make it a really good season. The summer league winners were:Monday – Ark AngelsTuesday – In LawsWednesday – WallabiesThursday – In Laws Congratulations to all concerned. Enjoy your free game. The winners of this month’s 200 Club were:1st prize – £50.00 – Alan Williams2nd prize – £20.00 – Maggie Geoghegan3rd prize […]
- [Newsletter Issue 160](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-160/): Hello everyone, Just one week to go to the winter season! It starts on Monday, 18th September and all of the winter league schedules are now up on the website. The samples of the new club shirt are now at the club with plenty of different ladies’ and men’s sizes for you to try. I ordered mine a few weeks ago without waiting for the samples to arrive. Fortunately, I ordered the correct size! If you have a Wessex shirt and are no longer playing in that team, could you return it to the club, please? Many thanks. Please try your […]
- [Newsletter Issue 159](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-159/): Hello everyone, Glorious weather at last! June seems a very long way away! Since then, we’ve had everything except sandstorms! It’s here for about a week – make the most of it. As I announced in last week’s newsletter, John Tolmie’s funeral is this Wednesday at 12.30 at Cheltenham Crematorium. The wake afterwards is at The King’s Head in Bishops Cleeve. Could you let the office know if you intend to attend as soon as possible in order to give Edna an idea of numbers for the caterers? A new member joined last week to add to our expanding junior section. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 157](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-157/): Hello, Got the car and I love it! Maybe I’ll find out what all the buttons do sometime. First of all, my apologies to Sandra Bailey. I missed her name off the list of names playing in the fours in Leamington. In transferring the information from my phone onto my iPad, I missed Sandra off. As yet, I haven’t had an update on how everyone did. Win or lose, it is a great achievement to qualify. I announced last week that the mobile Potters shop is coming again in October. Obviously this is open to all our members but it is […]
- [Newsletter Issue 155](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-155/): Hello again, Normal timings resumed – no long week-end away but I did go car hunting – test drive later today! Of the three options for the new club shirt, No. 1 was the outright winner. When and if you come to order, you can opt for short or long sleeves (it is your choice). Personally, I shall go for one shirt of each. I believe Kath will be ordering a few sample sizes which will be available for you to see at the club in the near future. If you have read the accompanying letter from the Chairman in your […]
- [Newsletter Issue 154](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-154/): Hello everyone, Somewhat later than usual but we’ve been in Pembrokeshire for a long week-end. We had a lovely time with our younger daughter and family. I won’t bore you with the deflating details but our departure was delayed by an hour or so. However, our wonderful son-in-law saved the day with his quick thinking and strong muscle power (it was probably the thought of having to put up with us for another day or so that inspired him). Seriously, we do get on very well. As you know, we are trying to get four rinks of pairs going on Tuesday […]
- [Newsletter Issue 153](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-153/): Hello everyone, I was beginning to think that I’d scuppered the summer by mentioning the winter season in the last newsletter. However, the sun has reappeared this morning (Sunday). Let’s hope it stays for a few weeks (I love the warm weather). Talking about the winter season. Bright Sparks on a Tuesday afternoon is looking for more players. There are only six teams in this league and, to lose one, would mean that the league would have to fold. Please get in touch with Steve Bluck at sdbluck@sky.com if you would like to join the team. The 200 Club draw was made on […]
- [Newsletter Issue 152](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-152/): Hello everyone, Well, what AM I going to do now?!! Wimbledon’s finished! I’m exhausted having just played five sets against Djokovic! Thank goodness I got the right result! I was bitterly disappointed yesterday so I needed that win. What a match! Moving on…. we had a lovely break away but now we’re back to business. I have to start by congratulating Pam Slater for her excellent Cotswold Perfumery talk. Everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed it and have requested more from her. Her next one will be on pearls and she has promised to do one to do with Christmas probably in […]
- [Newsletter Issue 150](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-150/): Hello everyone, Another week, another newsletter! I can’t believe we’re half way through the year already! There’s not a great deal to mention this week except that we forgot to put on the notice about the Cotswold Perfumery talk on Tuesday 4th July that we do need you to sign up if you intend coming. We need to know numbers so that we provide sufficient cake. You don’t need to make a special trip in – just call reception and we will add your name(s). It is open to both members and non-members so feel free to bring along your friends. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 149](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-149/): Hello, Although the newsletter is not out until Monday or Tuesday, I usually write it on Sunday. Today is no exception although I am a little weary since I’ve been singing in the heat in three sessions at The Three Counties Show in Malvern. Very enjoyable but quite tiring. Sadly I have to report that Betty Marchant died at the end of last week. In her time she’d been an excellent bowler but had, for a long time suffered ill health and was in a home latterly. She was a lovely lady who loved her bowling. Our thoughts are with her […]
- [Newsletter Issue 148](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-148/): Hello again, Despite only five people baking cakes (not just one each, I might add), we had plenty! The turnout for the open day was very disappointing. I suspect that the glorious weather was against us in that most people probably wanted to soak up the sun. We advertised via posters, hand-delivered handouts, Radio Gloucester and Facebook but, as I said the attendance was disappointing. However, we now have four very positive prospective members who have already signed up for the quiz next week and a possible three more interested. So it was worth doing in the end. A huge thank […]
- [Newsletter Issue 147](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-147/): Hello everyone, There wasn’t a great deal of news to report last week, hence no newsletter. However, we are now in the week leading up to our OPEN DAY this Saturday, 10th June, 10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Thank you to all those of you who’ve offered help on the day. My plea now is for offers of homemade cakes. Please, let either reception or Jill Whiting know if you are able to provide one. We usually have a lovely variety. I hope the word has been spread and that sufficient folks have been tempted to visit and have a go. I e-mailed […]
- [Newsletter Issue 146](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-146/): Hello again, A couple of days late but better late than never. We were away for a long week-end near Monmouth until Monday evening. We had a lovely time with stunning weather! For obvious reasons, we missed the quiz but I believe it was very successful as usual. The next one will be on 17th June when your host will be Sheila Kingswell. We also missed the draw for the 200 Club. The lucky winners were: 1st prize of £50.00 – Colin Bell 2nd prize of £20.00 – Dave Heather 3rd prize of £10.00 – Rachel Corish Congratulations to the recipients. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 145](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-145/): Hello, Apologies for being a day late with the newsletter but I had a rather hectic week-end singing. I was singing in Gloucester Cathedral with members from my choir on Saturday morning during the Floral Festival. On Sunday, I was at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern where we did three three-quarter hour performances. It was a long day at the end of which, by the time I got home, I was too tired to write the newsletter. Sadly, I have to report the death of a former member, Peter Joyner who died on Monday, 24th April. His funeral will be […]
- [Newsletter Issue 144](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-144/): Hello again, I hope you’ve enjoyed a good bank holiday. Some of us were bowling yesterday morning so it didn’t feel like a holiday but at least my team won so it did feel good. A few weeks ago we had four generations playing. Unfortunately the timing was wrong to include the photo because it fell in the week when I posted all of the competition shots. However, the Wilks family can now take pride of place on their own. From left to right we have Ron, Vince, Charlie and Harry. I have taken the names from memory (not a good […]
- [Newsletter Issue 143](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-143/): Hello everyone, This has nothing to do with the club or bowling but I’m buzzing. I’ve just come back from a singing workshop led by Mark de-Lisser. Look him up – he’s amazing! Such an inspiration! He coached The Dementia Choir; he arranged “Stand by Me” for the wedding of the Sussexes and coached the gospel choir; he’s a voice coach for “The Voice” and “The Masked Singer”. I could go on but what a man and so genuinely lovely! Sorry, I just had to tell you all about him. Now onto club business: The 200 Club numbers were drawn on […]
- [Newsletter Issue 142](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-142/): Hello, I’m sure the Denny Plate team members are still buzzing from Saturday’s Final but more of that later. For those of you who were not at the AGM, the most important changes to announce are: The annual Presentation Evening was enjoyed by all who attended. Our thanks to Steve Bluck and Gill and Roger Fry for organising the evening and all of the work leading up to it – much appreciated. Our photographer for the evening was Howard (just be thankful that we didn’t get just feet)! The winning lady of the Friday morning umbrella was Maggie Geoghegan  The winning […]
- [Newsletter Issue 141](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-141/): Hello everyone, Welcome to the summer season of indoor to some of us and outdoor to many of you. Sad to see you go but we’re looking forward to you coming back in September. In the meantime, I’ll try to keep you informed of the happenings at MidGlos. There will be an open day coming up in the near future. I’ll keep you posted. The update on the finals played last week are as follows: On Tuesday: Over 65s Ladies’ Singles – Pam Margrett beat Linda Watkin-Jones. On Wednesday: Club Champion – Lee Williamson beat Gill Fry after an epic game […]
- [Newsletter Issue 140](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-140/): Hello everyone, I usually write the newsletter on Sunday evening so that it will be ready for Monday morning. However, when I got back home after two three hour games, I was just too tired. First of all, Joan Surman’s funeral has been organised for 11.30a.m. at St. Christopher’s Church, Warden Hill on 24th April and afterwards at Cheltenham Bowling Club. The first of the finals days was very busy and quite well supported by spectators. Thank you. Results: Morning: Men’s 4 wood singles – Lee Williamson beat his son, Fin. Ladies’ 4 wood singles – Gill Fry beat Bev Forshaw. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 139](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-139/): Hello, Another week, another newsletter and sadly, another death. Joan Surman, a long-standing member of MidGlos indoors and Cheltenham outdoors sadly died on Friday. She had had a few health issues recently but this final one proved to be too much.  She had been a very active member of the club in the past but, more recently, she just concentrated on her bowling. She was an excellent lead, both indoors and outdoors, competing in internal leagues and national competitions where she was very successful. She was always full of life and ready for a laugh. She will be sadly missed. Our […]
- [Newsletter Issue 138](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-138/): Hello, This time next week, we will be on British summertime! Hooray! Let’s hope that warm, sunny, summer weather comes with it! The first of the “live” 200 Club draws took place on Friday evening with the following outcome: 1st prize of £50.00 – Philip Jones 2nd prize of £20.00 – Beth Williams 3rd prize of £10.00 – Graham Whiting The winner of the snowball was not present so it is rolled over to next month when it will be worth £100.00. The draw takes place on the third Friday of the month between 6.45p.m. and 7.00p.m. which means that next […]
- [Newsletter Issue 137](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-137/): Hello again, First of all – ladies, our annual meeting is this Tuesday, 14th March at 12.45 in The Cooper Suite. If you read the notice boards, you will know that this is not short notice but it came as a surprise to some members on Saturday when we were talking about it. We’re all guilty of walking past notice boards but please try to keep an eye on them. I hope as many of you as possible will be able to make it (it was well-supported last year). The last of the ladies’ Interclub round robin was played on Saturday […]
- [Newsletter Issue 136](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-136/): Hello everyone, We’re back! We had a great time. This time we had some newbies to Potters. They loved it and are coming again. As far as the bowling goes, we didn’t do quite as well as usual. Chris and Mike Prosser and Jackie and Paul Phelpstead got through to the quarters but were knocked out. However, we all enjoyed it nevertheless. We have learned that it’s best to have a check list before setting out. I should, at this point, mention that “what goes on at Potters doesn’t always stay at Potters” if the newsletter writer happens to be within […]
- [Newsletter Issue 135](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-135/): Greetings, When this arrives in your inbox, we’ll be well on our way to Potters to play in the EBF midweek tournament. The first thing I have to mention is an amendment to the information about the monthly draw for the 200 Club. It will be on the third Friday of the month, i.e. the next one will be on 17th March at 18.45. The bar will be open from 6.15 p.m. Don’t forget – if you’re not there to receive the snowball prize, it will be carried forward. When it’s finally won, it could amount to “big money”! Our quiz […]
- [Newsletter Issue 134](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-134/): Hello everyone, Another week has flown by and we’re heading to that sad time of year when we have to say goodbye to our outdoor bowlers. To that end, Steve Bluck has asked that last year’s summer captains confirm their teams for this coming season. New teams are always very welcome. If you’d like to enter a new team, please let Steve know. Remember, in the summer, we have leagues on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The umbrellas still run on both Friday morning and evening. Last year, we ran Australian Pairs on Wednesday mornings. Look out for the notice to […]
- [Newsletter Issue 133](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-133/): Hello everyone, I’ll start with the sad news. I have to report another death. Jim Clifford died on 4th February. He was a lovely, gentle man who had been ill for quite a time. His wife died a couple of years ago. He missed her dreadfully. Initially he used to come to the club just to watch and be in the company of friendly faces. However, after the lockdowns, he stopped coming. So sad to lose yet another lovely man. Our condolences to his family and friends. And now the bad news. I didn’t have the results of the friendly against […]
- [Newsletter Issue 132](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-132/): Hello everyone, Thankfully there are no deaths to announce this week but it is both Barrie Hesling’s funeral at midday on Tuesday and Steve Pope’s at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday. The Area Final of the Mixed Pairs between Malvern and North Wilts proved to be a very exciting game on Friday evening with the young Malvern couple eventually winning. They will now go on to play the National Final at St. Neots in Cambridgeshire. The first round of both the men’s and ladies’ interclub took place on Saturday. The men’s was a very close run thing with Barnwood beating MidGlos by […]
- [Newsletter Issue 131](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-131/): Hello, That’s January almost gone! At least it’s a little warmer for now. I was rather hoping that our spate of members dying had come to an end but I have to report that Irene Barrett, wife of Steve Barrett has sadly died. She had to stop playing due to ill health a few years ago but she still came to watch. When she was well she was always a very bright, cheerful lady. Our condolences to Steve and family. Steve Pope’s funeral is on 9th February at 11.00a.m. at The Oak Chapel, Cheltenham and afterwards at Cheltenham Football Ground. It’s […]
- [Newsletter Issue 130](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-130/): Hello again, Wow! Did you see the final of World Bowls? What a game! It really was a true final and between two “qualifiers”. It’s good to see some new names and faces coming through. Talking of faces and World Bowls, did you see Margaret and Campbell McColl on Saturday in the crowd? I now have a photo of Steve Pope whose death I announced recently. Sadly, I have another death to announce. If you’ve been into the club last week, you will have seen that yet another photo is up at reception – that of Barrie Hesling. He was a […]
- [Newsletter Issue 129](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-129/): Hello everyone, There’s lots to announce this week but I’ll start with the sad news which you will already know if you’ve been into the club this week. I now have a photo of Joy Bloor whose death I announced last week. Sadly two more long-standing members have died this week – John Punshon and Steve Pope. I don’t have photos of them yet. John was a lovely chap who bowled in Sheila Kingswell’s teams and latterly used a short stick to steady himself when getting down to bowl. Steve ran a couple of teams and used to captain the Wessex […]
- [Newsletter Issue 128](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-128/): Hello all, Finally, I think I am on the road to recovery after nearly three weeks. On Saturday our men were playing away (with the ladies’ permission!) at a neutral green and beat Bounds Green in the Denny Plate and progress to the National Quarter Finals on Saturday 28 January. Well done to all who played. Also on Saturday, MidGlos came out on top in a closely fought friendly game away to Malvern Hills. Well done. Yesterday, both Wessex A and B were playing Fairford and Cotswold B respectively. Wessex A won but our B team drew on points scored but […]
- [Newsletter Issue 127](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-127/): Happy New Year! Let’s hope it’s a good one for all of us. I hope you all had a great New Year’s Eve. Mine was spent in much the same way as Christmas – suffering from some sort of quite nasty virus (not Covid). At least I stayed awake! On my twenty-first (not that long ago!), I had ‘flu. I could not even lift my head off the pillow and, since then, I’ve always said that if you can walk around, you have not got ‘flu, just a heavy cold. However, I think that this is ‘flu but, since I’ve had […]
- [Newsletter Issue 126](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-126/): Hello everyone for the last time in 2022! Hope you had a good Christmas. We had a lovely time spent with our younger daughter and family and now we have our older daughter and family with us. We had a great time at Potters. We’ll have to wait until another time to get to the final stage (if ever!). We were knocked out in the last sixteen whereas Bev and Dave Forshaw reached the semi-finals with their two partners. Well done both! The shows were excellent as usual and, although the Christmas show was a spectacle, that particular week is a […]
- [Newsletter Issue 125](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-125/): Greetings, It’s my birthday (forty and a bit bigger bit than last year) and we’re off to Potters to play in Champion of Champions. We’ve never quite reached the final but we’ll give it another go! What a week we’ve had! We had quite a dollop of snow which is still largely here in Chedworth. My car is lovely in the summer but absolutely hopeless in conditions such as we’ve had all week. Were it not for Howard’s car, I’d have been marooned. There’s no way I can still get it down our steep lane and onto the treacherous lane which […]
- [Newsletter Issue 124](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-124/): Hello from a very snowy Chedworth! I know we’re not the only ones to have had the white stuff. However, being so high up, we’ve had more than our fair share and, for the moment, can’t get out of our village. Whichever way we turn out of our drive, there is a hill to negotiate. Even if we were to get so far, we wouldn’t get past yesterday’s abandoned vehicles so here we are stuck until a decent thaw sets in! On Friday, as I’d reported in last week’s newsletter, the A and B ladies’ teams were playing each other. On […]
- [Newsletter Issue 123](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-123/): Hello again, Christmas is fast approaching and my diary is crazy (mainly with bowling)! I don’t know how I’ll fit in all the jobs I need to do but somehow I’m sure I’ll squeeze it all in. Don’t forget to sign up if you’re coming to the Christmas Friday evening umbrella on December 16th. Not only will there be turkey baps and mince pies but mulled wine too! The Christmas raffle will be drawn on that night too so lots of reasons to come. We need to know numbers by 12th December at the latest. The following day, it’s Norman’s quiz. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 122](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-122/): Hello again, Let’s start with the sad news. Sadly, our oldest member of the club, Ken Spink, died last week. He was such a lovely man. I inherited John Tolmie’s team (Jet Set), which became “The Easers” before Covid struck. Ken had been a member of that team for a number of years. Howard and I bowled in that team with Ken until John handed over to me. We continued to bowl together until this season. Towards the end of the summer season, he was given weeks rather than months to live. He decided reluctantly that it was time to “hang […]
- [Newsletter Issue 121](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-121/): Hello again, Well, the BBC were at the club filming and interviewing for about three hours on Thursday. After the editing, we came out with about two minutes, at most, exposure on the 6.00p.m. and (for some) the 10.00pm News. Our chairman is available for autographs provided you make an appointment! I think he did come across well but we were all disappointed that the club wasn’t mentioned by name. Both the producer and journalist had written down MidGlos IBC but we were still referred to as a “bowling club near Gloucester” – not really what we wanted. However, it was […]
- [Newsletter Issue 120](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-120/): Hello everyone, We have a potentially very exciting week ahead of us! The BBC coming to the club all rests on an executive giving his final approval to Gloucester as the focus. Apparently, it can all change at the last minute! However, at the moment it is Gloucester so we have to be prepared. Fingers crossed it all goes ahead. Let’s hope the above proves not to be the case! Lots of Nationals are being played at the moment. If you happen to be on an adjacent rink, please respect the importance of their game over yours, i.e. look to see […]
- [Newsletter Issue 119](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-119/): Hello all, Thank goodness! I have no deaths or funerals to announce. Let’s hope it stays that way for a long time. I have been asked to inform everyone that, if a team finds itself short of a player on the day, not to ask someone on reception to fill in. This has happened in the past and it means that Kath has to step in and man reception as well as doing her book-keeping work for which she is employed. I announced all the upcoming National matches taking place at the week-end in the previous newsletter. It was a very […]
- [Newsletter Issue 118](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-118/): Hello again, I hate being the purveyor of bad news but sadly, I have to report that Bill Notman died in his sleep on Saturday night. He hadn’t been well enough to play this season but I really thought he’d recover and be back. He was an excellent lead with a lovely dry sense of humour. He will be missed at the club especially by Chums and Campbell in particular. They had been bowling partners, colleagues and friends for some years. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Monica White’s funeral is on Monday, 14th November at 1pm […]
- [Newsletter Issue 117](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-117/): Hello everyone, I’ll start with the uplifting news before the yet more sad news. I was pleased to see that a good number of folks made the effort to wear something pink on Friday in support of breast cancer awareness, particularly since so many of our ladies have been affected by it. On Friday evening at the umbrella and the Whist club lots of people made the effort (some more than others – yes, that is your responsible Chairman sporting the very fetching outfit. Thank goodness he had trousers on too!). A number of Nationals took place over the week-end. The […]
- [Newsletter Issue 116](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-116/): Hello all, Once again there is some sad news. Those of you who’ve been into the club this week will have seen that Shirley Cromie has died after a short illness. Another shock since she was always so spritely and, like Hugh, she’d been playing outdoors all summer. For many years she was the club coach and was still part of the present coaching team. Many of you will have begun your bowling career by being coached by Shirley. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts are with Colin Carter and Shirley’s family. The first friendly was […]
- [Newsletter Issue 115](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-115/): Hello everyone, Some sad news to begin with, I’m afraid. The oldest member of our club, Hugh Hart died on Thursday, I think. He was 94 but still playing both outdoors and in. In fact he played on Monday. Such a shock but so good that he was active to the end. He was in the police force in his younger days, a former director of the club and a good bowler with a keen sense of humour. My team members on a Monday morning and Friday afternoon will certainly miss him. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad […]
- [Newsletter Issue 114](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-114/): Hello again, By the time you read this, we’ll be well on our way to Potters to compete in a mid-week tournament. So excited. Really looking forward to the break. In the meantime, the sheets are ready for you to sign up for the club competitions. Go on. Have a go. It’s a worthwhile experience, win or lose. In addition, there are several sheets up for the upcoming friendlies. Again, put your name down and give it a go. Some are at home and some are away. It’s good experience. On 21st October it is “Wear it Pink” day when we’re […]
- [Newsletter Issue 112](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-112/): Hello everyone, Wow! Doesn’t our wonderful country do things well! Yesterday, everything was timed, and carried out, to absolute perfection. What a sendoff for a such a loyal and exemplary monarch! King Charles has a hard act to follow but he’s had an excellent example from his very dear mother. Today is the belated start to our winter season. Let’s make it a good one! There will be lots going on as usual with the addition of our trial week-end opening. We are open on both the first and second week-ends of October. Book a rink and give it a go. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 111](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-111/): Hello everyone at this sad time, For the majority of us, Queen Elizabeth II was the only Sovereign we’ve ever known. Although we knew her days were numbered, it has still come as a shock to the Nation. As a mark of respect, we will of course, be closing the club on 19th September, the day of the funeral.  Our winter season will therefore be delayed by a day. The scheduled Monday morning games are to be played on 2nd January 2023 instead. I believe that, since there is an equal number of teams on a Monday afternoon and evening, those […]
- [Newsletter Issue 110](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-110/): Hello, As I announced last week, we had a board meeting on Thursday where week-end opening was discussed. Having correlated the information gained from the questionnaire returns, as it stands, the number of members prepared to commit to week-end bowling is low. Let me clarify “week-end opening”. This would be in addition to the week-end days when we will already be open i.e. the friendlies, interclubs, competitions, etc. will still be going ahead. On those days, provided there are rinks available, the club will be open to our members. Booking is advised. We are also talking about additional week-end opening where […]
- [Newsletter Issue 109](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-109/): Hello again, There is a board meeting being held this Thursday afternoon after the Thursday morning league game when week-end opening is on the agenda. If you still haven’t completed the questionnaire online or filled in a printed copy at the club, please make sure that your opinion is heard. We are looking for genuine commitment in order to make it financially viable. I am pleased to report that Bruce Gavaron now has enough names for the Ralliors to be entered on a Tuesday evening, thus meaning that the league will now be able to go ahead so securing some £3,000.00 […]
- [Newsletter Issue 108](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-107/): Hi everyone, Thankfully the rain did indeed come but not enough to spare us a hosepipe ban if you’re with Thames Water as we are! Just four weeks to go now until the winter season begins. Don’t forget to pick up your registration documents from reception to save the expense of postage. Payment is due before you play your first game in the new season. Also, if you haven’t already completed the questionnaire re: weekend bowling, then please do so asap. Forms are available at reception or you could use the interactive form in one of the previous newsletters. Please let […]
- [Newsletter Issue 106](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-106/): Hello everyone, It’s been another scorcher this week with more to come! The beauty of indoor bowling is that it’s air-conditioned and very pleasant. We’ve even had members coming in just to sit and watch and have a coffee in comfort rather than be at home sweating. The new registration packs are now ready for collection at reception. Fees can be paid at any time when the club is open (check on the website if you’re unsure) and, don’t forget that fees are due before you play your first game of the new season which begins on Monday 19th September. The […]
- [Newsletter Issue 105](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-105/): Hello, August already! I can’t believe it! It’s nearly the winter season: more of that later. On 19th July a group of children from a primary school in Abbeymead came with the project leader, Amy, the headteacher and a couple of other adults to experience the game of Bowls. As part of their project on the Commonwealth Games, they are trying to experience as many of the sports involved as possible. They were expecting to watch a demonstration but were delighted to hear that they were actually going to try it for themselves. They were split into three rinks led by […]
- [Newsletter Issue 103](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-103/): Hello again, We’re back from our little break in Pembrokeshire which didn’t quite go to plan since less than an hour after we arrived, we were on our way to A&E in Haverfordwest from where we transferred to Minor Injuries. I have to say that it didn’t look very “minor” to me! Howard had gashed his leg rather badly! I’ve spared you the one before the copious amount of strapping! We were back at our local “minor injuries” yesterday where it was redressed and antibiotics prescribed for the infection which had just started. He sees the nurse at our doctor’s on […]
- [Newsletter Issue 102](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-102/): Hello everyone, Wimbledon’s over! Thank goodness we’re going away on Tuesday for a well-deserved break in Wales! I’m exhausted after all that tennis! I’ve finally found the ladies’ outfit for us to complement the very dapper men’s uniform! Again it has to be in club colours but that’s not a problem. If you’d still prefer to socially distance, then it will be easily solved when both the men and the ladies are kitted out in my preferred option! Do fashion designers really believe that their creations will catch on?! The following ladies’ shoes are on sale at the very reasonable price […]
- [Newsletter Issue 101](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-101/): Hello everyone, American Independence Day! We’re not American but it was the birthday of one of our former dogs! There nearly wasn’t a newsletter this week – I’ve been SO busy at Wimbledon! I’ve played every match so far. I’m an avid fan. Everything stops for a fortnight apart from my bowling matches. I just love it! I only wish I could play bowls like the tennis players execute their game. If you’re playing this Wednesday, take care since the carpet in the foyer is being taken up and the tables and chairs in the lounge area need to be moved […]
- [Newsletter Issue 100!](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-100/): Hello everyone, Here we are – our 100th issue and not much to announce! We’ve had a busy few days this week-end since our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters from Guildford have been visiting but I really thought I should make the effort to write the newsletter since we’ve reached such a milestone! Because they didn’t arrive until Saturday afternoon, we were able to attend the Friday evening umbrella. It was a different format since we played to wherever the jack landed i.e. no centring the jack. Howard and I love playing to an off-centre jack since that is what we’re used […]
- [Newsletter Issue 99](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-99/): Hello, I’m nearly there – one more newsletter to go to get to the 100! I first started this little project in order to keep folks believing that there would indeed be life after Covid back at the club. I, for one, found the lockdowns and subsequent restrictions very difficult and I believe I was not alone in feeling isolated and cut off from all that we’d come to take for granted. I do hope that my regular writings helped, particularly those of you who live alone. To follow up on the local national gardens event last week-end when we provided […]
- [Newsletter Issue 98](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-98/): Hello everyone, What a busy week-end! Quite a few of us were at the club on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the almost final session of the light changing was completed. There is a row of smaller square lights, which I had never noticed, still to be done. However, that will be tackled very soon. From now on, there should be no more flickering! The guys have done a sterling job. They have saved the club a lot of money and given up their free time for the small reward of a bacon/sausage bap and a mug of tea/coffee! Thank […]
- [Newsletter Issue 97](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-97/): Hi everyone, What a few days! Even if you’re a republican, you surely couldn’t have failed to be impressed by how wonderfully we do these special occasions! I must admit that I hadn’t fully appreciated the enormity of the occasion of the platinum jubilee before the event. I had just taken for granted that I’d witnessed a silver, gold, diamond and now a platinum jubilee in my lifetime! Although I don’t remember it, I’d even rolled about on the floor during the coronation muttering the plaintive words “I’m sick of the keem. I’m sick of the keem” having been subjected to […]
- [Newsletter Issue 96](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-96/): Hi, Although Monday’s date appears at the top, I actually write this on the Sunday. Just got back from Cheltenham having been to watch some of the open singles competition at Suffolk Square and a walk around the great variety of stalls at the Suffolks Sunday Market. Can’t believe we’re nearly in June – it was freeeezing!  However, the sun is out now and it’s an entirely different story! If you’ve never done the Sunday Market, it’s well worth it. It was a first for me in more than one way –          a. I’ve never been before and               b. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 95](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-95/): Hello everyone, Again, not a lot to report but just keeping you all in the picture… The first phase of the new LED lights is completed – half of the bowling hall is now done. The guys started work at 8.00a.m. on Wednesday and worked solidly until 3.30p.m. apart from a bacon butty break (supplied by Sheila and Elly) at 11.00ish. Howard came home absolutely “cream-crackered”. Graham went to bed at 9.00p.m. and Frank was still bent double on Thursday morning! Ten men turned up to help. Many, many thanks to all of you. The difference is amazing! Rinks 1 to […]
- [Newsletter Issue 94](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-94/): Hello folks, We’re back after our few days on the Dorset/Somerset border. We hired a converted barn which had been finished to a high standard with the furnishings to match. Having booked several months ago, we had no idea that we’d be so lucky with the weather. We couldn’t have wished for better. On the Saturday, we went to Shaftesbury where the Hovis advertisement of many years ago (1973!) was filmed and walked up the cobbled hill. Fortunately it’s not as long as the one in Clovelly in Cornwall but just as quaint. I mentioned the ad. to my hairdresser and […]
- [Newsletter Issue 93](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-93/): Hello folks, Not much to report this week. I hadn’t even realised that this week-end is a bank holiday week-end! That’s one of the beauties of retirement – every day’s a holiday! I wish! A reminder about Whist – it will continue throughout the summer with the next one being this Friday, 6th May. The quizzes too continue all year with the next one being 21st May. We’re away next week-end so there probably won’t be a newsletter next week unless there’s anything urgent to report. Work starts on the rink lights on 18th May. We’re anticipating that it will take […]
- [Newsletter Issue 91](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-91/): Hello everyone, The Club Competitions have finally been completed with the last one being played on the morning of the Presentation Evening – last minute or what?! As with many of the competitions this year, the delay was down to Covid followed by a pre-booked holiday away. It was the ladies’ over 65 four wood singles between Bev Forshaw and Pam Margrett. It was a very close match in which the lead kept changing with Bev eventually winning. Well done both – an exciting game to watch. Unfortunately, we didn’t do a head count on the night but both the lounge […]
- [Newsletter Issue 90](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-90/): Hello everyone, Well, we’ve said “goodbye” to our outdoor bowler friends for the summer season. How sad but we wish them well in their various clubs and look forward to reuniting in September. In the meantime, there are still events in the winter season on which to be reported. Recently both Nathan Kitchen and Steve Knight were competing in events much more prestigious than club competitions. Nathan was playing in the National Finals in Nottingham in the 2 wood where he lost in the last 16, 20:21 to the eventual winner, Jamie Walker. Well done, Nathan – a sterling performance! At […]
- [Newsletter 298](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-298/): Newsletter Issue 298             14/09/2026 Hello, Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was Septemeber.  Look out for this issue’s deliberate error. We are delighted to be welcoming back […]
- [Newsletter Issue 297](https://midglos.co.uk/3825-2/): Newsletter Issue 297             31/08/2026 Hi there! Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was entrry.  Look out for this issue’s deliberate error. Let’s go. BOWLS STUFF Honours boards: […]
- [Newsletter Issue 296](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-296/): Newsletter Issue 296             17/08/2026 Hello there! Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was M0nday.  Look out for this issue’s deliberate error. Let’s go. BOWLS STUFF Winter season: […]
- [Newsletter Issue 295](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-295/): Newsletter Issue 295             03/08/2026 Hello there! Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was emial.  Look out for this issue’s deliberate error. Let’s go. BOWLS STUFF Winter season: […]
- [Newsletter Issue 294](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-294/): Newsletter Issue 294             20/07/2026 Hello there! Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was Contactible. There was also  an error which slipped through, practice instead of practise. Well […]
- [Newsletter Issue 293](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-293/): Hiya! Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was Delibarate.  Look out for this week’s deliberate error. Let’s go. Bowls stuff I have just taken part in the […]
- [Newsletter Issue 292](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-292/): Wotcha! Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was Dilligently.  Look out for this week’s delibarate error. Let’s go. Bowls stuff Sunday 14 June 2026 saw the first […]
- [Newsletter issue 291](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-291/): Wotcha! Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was Socail.  I’ve included another in this issue so keep your eyes peeled. Let’s go. Bowls stuff Layla Avaron has […]
- [Newsletter 290](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-290/): Serves me right. Did you spot the deliberate error last time? It was a double ‘the’ in the Punny ending  section. Except that an unintended error occurred in the Getting […]
- [Newsletter Issue 289](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-289/): Newsletter Issue 289    4/5/2026 Good grief! Apparently some of you thought I was being serious about never making mistakes. I had hoped that the emoji would show that it was […]
- [Newsletter Issue 288](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-288/): Crikey! My first newsletter. Better get on with it then. But let’s make one thing clear right from the start. If I’ve not mentioned something which you think I should […]
- [PREVIOUS NEWSLETTER ... an important change!](https://midglos.co.uk/previous-newsletter-an-important-change/): The free buffet is on Friday, the PRESENTATION EVENING not the AGM. Apologies, Linda
- [NEWSLETTER 287](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-287/): This is it – my last newsletter – better make it a good one! Hello to the summer season but first of all some important things to tie up: Last […]
- [NEWSLETTER 286a](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-286a/): This really is the penultimate newsletter. I did forget something, and other things have come up today. On Saturday, there was a markers’ course held at our club when fifteen […]
- [NEWSLETTER 286](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-286/): Hello everyone, Well, this is the last week of the winter season and my penultimate newsletter. For me and for many of us, this is a sad time of the […]
- [NEWSLETTER 285](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-285/): Happy Easter everyone, It is actually Easter Sunday when I’m writing this – beautiful sunshine but still that chilly wind. We all enjoyed our break in Torquay last week-end but, […]
- [NEWSLETTER 284](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-284/): Hello, My goodness, a quarter of the year has almost gone. Don’t forget that next week-end the clocks spring forward by an hour. I mentioned that the U25s were playing […]
- [NEWSLETTER 283](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-283/): Hello, I hope all the Mums amongst you had a lovely day yesterday. I have to report that the annual Tony Allcock match on Saturday was narrowly won by the […]
- [Revised NEWSLETTER 282](https://midglos.co.uk/revised-newsletter-282/): Hello again, The report from Simon Burke about our young stars from last week came in too late for last week’s newsletter. So here it is: National U25s Two Rink […]
- [NEWSLETTER 282](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-282/): Hello again, The report from Simon Burke about our young stars from last week came in too late for last week’s newsletter. So here it is: National U25s Two Rink […]
- [NEWSLETTER 281](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-281/): Happy belated St. David’s Day, First things first – the friendly at home against Newport last week. Unfortunately we didn’t quite manage to get our own back, missing out by […]
- [NEWSLETTER 280](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-280/): Hello again, A whole day without rain! I can’t believe it! Not only that but the sun has been out, it’s mild and really very pleasant and … I’ve managed […]
- [NEWSLETTER 279](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-279/): Hello everyone, I’m writing this with the rain lashing the windows yet again! When will it stop?! BRILLIANT NEWS! The U25s England team was playing this week-end at Ffrith in […]
- [NEWSLETTER 278](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-278/): Hello everyone, Both Wessex teams were playing today home and away. The A team was playing Cotswold A while our B team was against Carterton. At the same time our […]
- [Newsletter 277](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-277/): Hello again, First of all, let me remind you that it really is time to think seriously about the future. The AGM is on Wednesday, 22nd April. That is the […]
- [Newsletter 276](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-276/): Hello, Wow! What a final to World Bowls. Based on his performance leading up to the final, I had tipped Paul Foster to win but Rob Paxton proved me wrong. […]
- [NEWSLETTER 275 ... 19th January 2026](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-275-19th-january-2026/): Hello again, My bowling really should be improving – I’ve played so many shots at World Bowls from the comfort of my armchair. There have been some wonderful matches and […]
- [NEWSLETTER 274.     12th January 2026](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-274-12th-january-2026/): Hello, First of all, I have to apologise to Erin Burke who was a travelling reserve this week-end for the Mixed U18s International Series up at Cumbernauld IBC in Scotland. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 273](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-273/): HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let’s hope it’s a good one. An update on the recent matches played on Friday and Saturday: The Mason Trophy was played on Friday morning, one rink […]
- [Newsletter Issue 272](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-272/): Hello, The last newsletter of 2025! It doesn’t seem like two minutes since it was the first letter of ‘25, and here we are at the end! First of all, […]
- [Newsletter Issue 271](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-271/): Hello, The last newsletter before Christmas and the good news is that today was the shortest day! From now on the days begin to lengthen, admittedly imperceptibly initially, but we […]
- [Newsletter Issue 270](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-270/): Hello, There’s quite a lot of information this week. First of all, we played the Egham this morning against Solihull. We knew it would be a tough one, but although […]
- [Newsletter Issue 269](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-269/): Hello again, Some relatively old news first – Nathan Kitchen reached the final of the Open Singles, having beaten Tom Evans in the semi-final. Unfortunately, Nathan was beaten by Martin […]
- [Newsletter Issue 268](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-268/): Hello all, My goodness, I can’t believe it’s December already! First of all, if you weren’t able to get a ticket for “The Cherry Reds” and chicken and chips, make […]
- [Newsletter Issue 267](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-267/): Hello all, The results of the MidGlos v Welford friendly last Sunday came in too late for last week’s newsletter, but we achieved another good win – 110/62. Today in […]
- [Newsletter Issue 266](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-266/): Hello, What a good news week for MidGlos!! On Wednesday, Louie Hodges and Dylan Williamson heard that they’d been selected to play in the U18’s England squad this season – […]
- [Newsletter Issue 265](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-265/): Hello everyone, Yesterday, we watched the home team of Trips play in the U30’s match against Carterton. There was some excellent bowling, and I’m pleased to report that both the […]
- [Newsletter Issue 264](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-264/): Hello, First of all, if you made a note of the dates for the bingo sessions, please scrub them. There are a few clashes with friendlies. No problem, the bingo […]
- [Newsletter Issue 263](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-263/): Hello again, I hope you all enjoyed the extra hour in bed (that’s if you remembered to put the clocks back an hour)! Looks like the cooler weather has finally […]
- [Newsletter Issue 262](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-262/): Hello from a very soggy Chedworth, The Table Top Sale yesterday was well-advertised in various places and the take up of the tables was very good. However, Amanda and David […]
- [Newsletter Issue 261](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-261/): Hello again, WOW! Have we got something to shout about! Fin Williamson has qualified to play in the World Pairs at Potters this January with Ryan Whitlock from Torquay. We’ll […]
- [Newsletter Issue 260](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-260/): Hello again, We’re back from a great few days at Potters. The weather was lovely apart from Friday when we were leaving. The two blobs in the sea are ladies […]
- [Newsletter Issue 259](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-259/): Hello again, By the time the newsletter is out we’ll be either on our way to Potters or there. Just four of us are joining the Nottingham group to play […]
- [Newsletter Issue 258](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-258/): Hello again, The sad news first – the funeral of Alan Baines will be held on Thursday, 25th September at St. Lawrence’s Church, Church Lane, Gloucester. GL4 3JB at 1.30p.m. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 257](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-257/): Hello again, I’ll start with the sad news. Alan Baines died last Monday after a long illness. He played for as long as he could, but eventually had to give […]
- [Newsletter Issue 256](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-256/): Hello, Congratulations to Vince Wilks, Clive Shaw and Fin Williamson, who have reached the last eight of the Summer Indoor National Open Trips. This match is to be played on […]
- [Newsletter Issue 255](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-255/): Hello, September already! Having had weeks of heat and unbroken sunshine, there’s definitely an autumnal feel to the weather now. This year, for once, we can’t complain that we’ve had […]
- [Newsletter Issue 254](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-254/): Hello, First of all, my apologies to Dave Wiggall ( I spelled his name incorrectly in the last newsletter). There isn’t a lot to report this week but here goes: […]
- [Newsletter Issue 253](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-253/): Hello, Not many weeks now until the summer season ends and the busy winter season begins. To that end, the membership renewal packs are now ready and at reception. Please […]
- [Newsletter Issue 252](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-252/): Hello everyone, I’ll start with the sad news. I’m afraid it’s rather short notice but Jan Gavaron’s funeral is at Gloucester Crem on Wednesday, 13th August at 1.00p.m. and afterwards […]
- [Newsletter Issue 251](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-251/): Hello, we’re back from our few days away in Pembrokeshire. Some of the “news” may be a bit late since it would have been in last Monday’s newsletter had there […]
- [Newsletter Issue 250](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-250/): Hello everyone from a damp Chedworth today, Those of you who were at the club any time after Thursday will have noticed that the original very heavy and cumbersome chairs […]
- [Newsletter Issue 249](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-249/): Hello again from an even hotter and sunny Chedworth, In my younger days, I would have loved this weather and I never thought I’d be agreeing with the (as I […]
- [Newsletter Issue 248](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-248/): Hello again from hot, sunny Chedworth! Despite the glorious weather we’re enjoying at the moment, it’s reached the time of year when we need to start thinking about the winter […]
- [Newsletter Issue 247](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-247/): Hello everyone, And the heat goes on! Fred Croxton and I along with the “i-sing choir” were singing at Cheltenham Racecourse this morning. At the same time we were cheering […]
- [Newsletter Issue 246](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-246/): Hello again, Much as I love the sunny weather, I’m not liking the humidity. Thank goodness we can escape to the air-conditioned club. Those of you who bowl outdoors, do […]
- [Newsletter Issue 245](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-245/): Hello, Hope all the Daddies are having a lovely day and enjoying the sunshine. If you have looked at Dave Coates’s funeral service sheet, you will have seen it … […]
- [Newsletter Issue 244](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-244/): Hello, We had a lovely few days away where we managed to see a rare sight – the witch of Wookey Hole. The mixed weather didn’t stop us from doing […]
- [Newsletter Issue 243](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-243/): Hello, By the time this hits you, we’ll be driving down to Bathampton to stay in a converted farm building for a few days. I’ve been watching the weather forecast […]
- [Newsletter Issue 242](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-242/): Hello again, A sad week, I’m afraid – we’ve lost two members this week – Campbell McColl on Thursday afternoon and Dave Coates on Friday. Campbell has suffered for a […]
- [Sad News](https://midglos.co.uk/sad-news-2/): It is with a sad heart we announce the passing of Cambell McColl. *Link to Facebook post by Cheltenham Bowling Club below: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12JNp9e2nmR
- [Newsletter Issue 241](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-241/): Hello again, Still enjoying the beautiful weather? I love it but we really could do with some rain now (at night, of course) – the gardens are so, so dry. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 240](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-240/): Hello everyone, Having spent most of the week-end filling my garden pots, I got very excited when it clouded over and big spots of rain fell. But, after a few […]
- [Newsletter Issue 239](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-239/): Hello everyone, Last week I announced the sad news that Dai Jones had died after a very short illness. His funeral will be on Tuesday, 27th May at 11.00a.m. at […]
- [3 MidGlos Players in OSC Ranking List](https://midglos.co.uk/3-midglos-players-in-osc-ranking-list/): Congratulations to the following MidGlos players for making the top 32 players in the OSC Ranking List and qualifying for the OSC Grand Final: View the full ranking list here: […]
- [Sad News](https://midglos.co.uk/sad-news/): SAD NEWS It is with great sadness and disbelief that I announce the death on Thursday of Dai Jones. I was in the club on Thursday morning where Barbara Nelmes […]
- [Newsletter Issue 238](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-238/): Hello everyone, I do have some sad news to announce but I want to do it separately when I have a photo. We do have some really good news. Ross […]
- [Newsletter Issue 237](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-237/): Hello again….. again one day late. This time, because of Easter. Hope you had a good time. We spent a lovely couple of days with both daughters and their families. […]
- [Newsletter Issue 236](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-236/): Hello again – one day late! There is a reason – we didn’t get back from Torquay until midday(ish). It was a great week-end and I think we all got […]
- [Newsletter Issue 235](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-235/): What a weekend! I’m shattered – I was bowling Friday evening, Saturday morning and twice today! I’ve just gotten back, and now I’m writing this. First of all, my apologies […]
- [Newsletter Issue 234](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-234/): Hello, Quarter of a year gone already! The last week of our winter season! Much as I like the sunshine and warmer days (not to mention the lighter nights – […]
- [Newsletter Issue 233](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-233/): Hello again, The weather today’s not very cheery but it has been springlike this week. I even saw my first three lambs this year on Wednesday in a field in […]
- [Newsletter Issue 232](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-232/): Hello, Much as I love this beautiful weather, it means there’s no excuse for not doing the garden! We were rather naive when we agreed to buy our property. We […]
- [Newsletter Issue 231](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-231/): Hello again, What beautiful weather! The only problem is… it means I’ve got to hit the garden – a daunting prospect ‘cos, by the time I’ve got to the end, […]
- [Newsletter Issue 230](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-230/): Hello again, I’m back from a lovely few days in Montpellier (France) with our elder daughter and her two daughters – a lovely girlie break – lots of shops! First […]
- [Newsletter Issue 229](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-229/): Hello again, First of all please note that the club will be open on two consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6.00 p.m.: 25th February and 5th March This is for any […]
- [Newsletter Issue 228](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-228/): Hello, The sad news first – a former member (until recently when he had to give up due to ill health), Tony Maisey has died. I have no other details […]
- [Newsletter Issue 227](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-227/): Hello again, First of all – our open day yesterday from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. The first people arrived soon after 10.00 a.m. and the last ones left just […]
- [Newsletter Issue 226](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-226/): Hello, What a World Bowls that was! Seeds dropping like flies to qualifiers! I really wanted the men’s singles final to go to a tie break but Jason Banks played […]
- [Newsletter Issue 225](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-225/): Hello again, As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, the area final of the Mason’s was played on Friday morning against Malvern. Well done to the away team who won but […]
- [Newsletter Issue 224](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-224/): Hello everyone, In the not too distant future, I predict that we’ll be travelling down to Potters to support at least one of our youngsters at World Bowls. They are […]
- [Newsletter Issue 222](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-222/): This is the last newsletter for 2024. Last week, I posted the sad news about Allan Tansley. His funeral will be held at 13.30 at Gloucester Crematorium and afterwards at […]
- [Newsletter Issue 221](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-221/): Hello again, It has now been confirmed that refreshments after Bob Read’s funeral will be held at Lonsdale Road Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome. The Christmas quiz was well-supported as […]
- [Newsletter Issue 220](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-220/): Hello everyone, As promised, the arrangements for Bob Read’s funeral – it will be on Wednesday, 18th December at Gloucester Crem at 2.00p.m. Again, as promised, an update on the […]
- [Newsletter Issue 219](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-219/): Hello everyone, The sad news first – Bob Read died on Friday, 22nd November. His funeral details have not yet been announced. We’ve lost another lovely man. He stopped playing […]
- [Newsletter Issue 218](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-218/): Hello everyone, Just one month to go ( I’m sure the little ones are counting down the sleeps until he arrives ). The Christmas lights were turned on in Cheltenham […]
- [Newsletter Issue 217](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-217/): Hello everyone, What a week-end! I’m absolutely “tired”, particularly since we’ve just returned from a drinks and nibbles get together with our new neighbours! No lunch, 21 ends and alcoholic […]
- [Newsletter Issue 216](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-216/): Hello again, At least we’ve seen the reappearance of the sun today (Sunday) after a rather gloomy week. More excellent news for our younger members! Three of our U25s have […]
- [Newsletter Issue 215](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-215/): Hello everyone, What a very successful week-end for MidGlos! The Denny and the Yetton were being played on Saturday morning against Malvern – two rinks at home and two rinks […]
- [Newsletter Issue 214](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-214/): Hope you all remembered to turn your clocks back an hour last night. Not sure the weather has realised it’s autumn/winter now. It’s glorious today. Long may it last. On […]
- [Newsletter Issue 213](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-213/): The sad news first, I’m afraid. A former MidGlos member, Jim Lee who was in a care home has died. Funeral arrangements to follow when we have details. I didn’t know him […]
- [Newsletter Issue 212](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-212/): What a busy week-end!  On Friday evening, the first round of the U18s open singles took place at MidGlos against Carterton. Two of the three boys will continue to the […]
- [Newsletter Issue 211](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-211/): Hello again, We’re back after a great week away. Our team didn’t quite make it – although we lost in the quarters by one shot, we really shouldn’t have done. However, […]
- [Newsletter Issue 209](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-209/): Hello everyone,  I hope you all survived the rain, hail, thunder and lightning which began on Friday. The journey to the club on Friday evening which normally takes 25/30 minutes […]
- [Newletter Issue 207](https://midglos.co.uk/newletter-issue-207/): Hello for the last time this summer season! Just ONE WEEK to go! How exciting! I do like summer (if we have one) but I no longer dread winter because it […]
- [Newsletter Issue 205](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-205/): Hello again, And it’s still sunny! We wish all of our members who are playing in the finals in Leamington the best of luck. I’ve been told that Dylan and Fin Williamson […]
- [Newsletter Issue 204](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-204/): Hello again, I can’t believe it’s still sunny. I’m loving it but I’m not sure everyone feels the same way. It was definitely sunny and hot when we played our friendly against […]
- [Newsletter Issue 203](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-203/): Hello again, Today’s the day for the match at Suffolk Square between MidGlos IBC and Cheltenham BC at 2.00p.m. Supporters more than welcome. We’ll need it!! Whether you’re playing or spectating, […]
- [Newsletter Issue 202](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-202/): Hello, Although I said that there wouldn’t be a newsletter this week, here I am. As a result of the Board meeting held earlier today (Friday), there are too many items […]
- [Newsletter Issue 201](https://midglos.co.uk/newsletter-issue-201/): Hello again, Yet another musical performance for Fred and me. This time in The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham Sunday afternoon in the heat! We had some lovely feedback afterwards which does […]

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