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Oct 11, 20221 min read

Another chance to Drink Tea for MND

We are holding a second coffee morning, Fri 18th November 2022, 10 til 12, to raise funds for our Captain's charity - the Motor Neurone...

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Sep 25, 20221 min read

Green Autumn Renovation Work

No Bowls but it was a busy time on the green this week. Firstly, the green was scarified, and large amounts of dead organic matter...

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Sep 20, 20222 min read

Finals Day 2022

Written by Hilary G, Competitions Secretary 2022 Photos by John A. A fresh breeze and a wintry sun welcomed the faithful to the pond for...

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Sep 13, 20222 min read

Celebration! 50 years at the Club

There was much laughter and applause at Finals Day on Saturday as President Barry surprised John Davies with a gift to celebrate 50 years...

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Sep 11, 20221 min read

Roll-up Reminder!

Monday 12th September 2022 at 5.45pm Just to remind everyone that, although the umbrella has finished, there will be a final roll-up...

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Aug 29, 20221 min read

Roll-up Reminder!

Tonight (Monday) 5.45pm Just to remind everyone that, although the umbrella has finished, we are still having a roll-up this evening,...

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Aug 11, 20222 min read

We drank Tea for MND!

A worthy cause The Captain's charity this year is the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND). Last week, to raise funds for MND, the...

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Jun 18, 20224 min read

Barmy bowlers in Bournemouth, part 3!

It was another morning of beautiful sunshine in Bournemouth. Banwell bowlers drifted a few at a time into the dining room. Some were...

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Jun 16, 20223 min read

Balmy Bournemouth bowling tales, part 2....

After a few bevvies, and a night in comfortable, if not hot and sticky slumber, we all met up in the dining room at breakfast. There were...

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Jun 15, 20222 min read

Bowling tales from Balmy Bournemouth, part 1

After a couple of years of covid cancellation, the Bournemouth Tour was finally on. We packed our bags, polished our woods and set off...

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May 24, 20221 min read

Clubhouse plunged into darkness

Well alright, it was not that dramatic, but owing to an accident on the corner of Church Street, the main road, including the clubhouse...

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May 13, 20221 min read

The green gets refreshed

GREEN UPDATE The green got a much needed drink on Tuesday and Wednesday. The extended period without rain had left it looking quite...

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Apr 19, 20221 min read

Not finger lickin' good

Today the green was cut and had it's first spray. This will be a monthly routine during the playing season. The spray includes a chemical...

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Apr 19, 20221 min read

Testing Testing Testing

Hi Folks just getting the hang of the new website. Above is the president in full flow Meanwhile Hilary contemplates!! Or has he just...

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Apr 15, 20221 min read

Every Picture Tells a Story

The green cut today ready for opening on Presidents day tomorrow. Some Workers AND.... Happy Bowling. Have a great season

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Never mind Covid - how about a little Swing Fever?

As you may know from activities in 2019 onwards, when Mac Kirby was club Captain, he is a Samaritan. As a volunteer, he mans the phones,...

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Dec 22, 20212 min read

Trophy presentation night, November 2021

It was a star-studded, well-oiled presentation night at Worlebury golf club, with special guests, County President Tony Whitmarsh and his...

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Dec 22, 20211 min read

Merry Christmas from our lunching ladies!

The club's ladies had a really good year this year. Led by Pamela Gibbons, we assembled a couple of teams for two of the ladies' triples...

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Oct 15, 20211 min read

Going green! Renovation teamwork at the club.

Autumn renovation work commenced in earnest this week with a deep scarification of the green to remove dead organic matter (Thatch). Two...

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Oct 13, 20211 min read

Eyes down for BBC Bingo (Banwell Bowling Club Bingo, that is! )

A good night was had by all at our annual bingo night. Some of us had played a match during the afternoon, and had no time to go home...

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