Hi everyone 
What a lovely morning …

As you know President Irene was looking forward to the Opening Day of our 2020 season, BUT sadly Covid-19 changed all our plans. 
We don’t know when bowling will commence again. Irene would hope that we could all meet, perhaps in late July, for a bowling session:
Irene has been in touch with everyone either by phone or by leaving a message.
In the meantime, take care, keep safe, and look out for each other, especially those living alone.

Three members have kindly offered assistance with shopping, delivering medication etc  to any club members who require help over the coming weeks:

Margaret Thompson            07876263273
Andrew Murphy                   07792159284
Jeff Raine                            07872469613 

Best wihes

Nan

Hi everyone
As expected things changed quickly yesterday pm.. 
Keep well and safe .. I will keep in touch..
Nan

Dear all, Following the last email things, moved very quickly and we have had to close somewhat quicker than planned. The pavilions and grounds are now closed with immediate effect. This is regrettable but is entirely necessary to safeguard our members, our staff, our families and wider society in general. It is hard to predict when we may reopen but we will be guided by advice and instruction from the government, hopefully, if we all do the right thing it will not be that far away. In the intervening period, we hope you and your families stay safe. 

The CIYMS Management Committee

Dear all, 

I regret to inform you that it has been decided that the pavilions and grounds will close with effect from 5.00pm Friday 27^th March at the very latest. Should instruction come from government to close earlier than this then that will, of course, supersede this decision. This decision is in the best interests of all our stakeholders but predominantly our members and our staff, their families and friends and the community in general. We will continue to be guided by the appropriate authorities and will keep in touch as things change for the better. In the meantime, take care and look after yourselves and your families. 

The CIYMS Management Committee and Belmont Social Club Management Committee. 

To all members:
Sad news  … Willie Watson passed away this evening.
Willie was an long-standing member of Knock with a distinguished bowling history.
He was an Irish International who competed at the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Brisbane and Edinburgh, winning 2 bronze medals between 1978 and 1986.
He will be remembered as a fierce competitor with a dry sense of humour and will be missed by many.
Our deepest sympathy to his wife and family.

Nan

To all members

We are living through an unprecedented and what could prove to be a very long, difficult time for us all and you will know by now that, on advice given by the government, we have had no option other than to cancel our Opening Day.

I was looking forward to welcoming everyone to our 2020 season and it is disappointing for us all but especially for those members who have joined us this season.  How Covid-19 will affect the rest of our season, at the moment, no-one knows but I hope we will all look out for each other and keep in contact as far as is possible, especially with those living alone. We will keep you informed of any updates on decisions taken by the bowling associations when we get them, meantime until we can all get together again stay safe and Keep Well everyone. 

Irene