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 FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER

Hello Members,

We are very pleased that two of the club stalwarts have agreed to continue their role. Namely, Keith as Captain and Philip as Chairman. We are also very pleased to welcome Tabitha back after a short break and thank her for taking on the Management Secretary role. Clubs cannot survive without volunteers, so many thanks to them and the rest of the committee for their endeavours.

The committee met recently and noted that the clubhouse electrics are secure following PAT testing. 

Despite some damage to the green from a dog scratching the surface in December the team have been busy doing the necessary ‘winter’ work to keep it in top condition. It is already looking good. Members will be asked to assist with work around the green, ‘painting’ the boards on the inside wall of the green, securing some loose paving slabs around the sprinklers on the green surrounding wall and weeding the path surround. It is also the intention to ‘paint’ more preservative on the outside walls of the clubhouse when the weather improves. The plan is to do some of the work on the green on Saturday 11th March, 10am, please pencil it in your diary.

The fixtures have been arranged for the Mens NBA, two Federation leagues and NANSA league with more to be arranged for the friendlies.

It is noted that we still have a vacancy for a female member representative on the committee. Are YOU interested?

We are getting enquiries from bowlers wishing to join us for the new season when there will be club matches afternoons, evenings and weekends. So, there will be a game for you, at a time to suit and at a level of competitiveness to suit. Seven days a week you can also play a social ‘roll up’. All this for only £65 subscription, £2.70 a week. Where else can you get such a healthy leisure pursuit so cheaply! It is also hoped to plan regular ‘member day’ sessions, organised for morning/afternoon/evening. Please let us know if there is a particular day/time you would prefer.

It was profitable last season, both for attracting new members and financially, to advertise and be open to the public regularly. In order to do this again we need members to volunteer to be at the green at times throughout the week. Please give it some thought for the summer.

You can still join us for short mat bowls with lots of fun, drink and biscuits for only £1.50, come along to the clubhouse every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm throughout the winter months through to April. No previous experience or equipment required! Over 20 members continue to enjoy the short mat sessions. Three gentlemen have made their way into the top four after the ladies led the way until now. Leading now is Bob A (56), Keith P (54) and then Gay B (50). In the preliminary round of the cup competition there were wins for David R, Jackie P, Edna B, Jean N and George B. In the first round proper Keith P defeated John Br, 6-1, Jean N beat Philip E 9-1 and John H defeated Roger O.

LOST! The club competition Triples Trophy has been missing, it appears, since 2018. The winners that year do not have it and we realise it has not been presented since. If you know anything please let us know. 

You may have seen or heard that the NNDC bid for Levelling up funding for the Marrams area, including a ‘new’ clubhouse, failed. We are determined to continue to pursue the council for improvements to our facility.

The bar will continue to be open every Friday from 7pm for members and visitors. Drinks at club prices! 

For more information see the club website at cromermarramsbowlsclub.com or phone Neil on 01263 513901 or 07814060413.

During your visit to play bowls at Cromer, if you are more active, why not try the Tennis Club.  Website below.