ON THE GREEN

As the current season draws to a close, we can reflect on a very successful playing record on all fronts. 

On Tuesday evening past, the men’s Senior team secured its place in the NIPGL Division 2 with a 5 points win over Mossley. The objective to retain Div 2 status was achieved which was a superb effort by all who played throughout the season.

This combined with the men’s B team finishing 5th in Division 4, and the unprecedented success of the Vets playing group who won 3 leagues, 1 cup, and a singles championship, made it a season of which we can all be rightly proud.

Both ladies teams also enjoyed a fine season, finishing 5th in the Senior league and mid table in the Junior league as well as reaching the semi final in the Stylux Cup. The Bel league squad also finished as runners up which was a great achievement.

Congratulations to all members who played in all these competitions doing our Club proud.

CLUB CUP FINALS

Please remember the various finals are taking place this week. The mens Novice Cup Final was played on Monday evening ,John Dunn finishing ahead of Gordon McConnell. The next scheduled finals are on Friday starting with the Smith Cup Final at 2pm and the Rea Final at 7pm, with others throughout the day on Saturday.

Please come along and support those in these various competitions finals, all the details for which can be found on the recent mail sent by Charlie Costley.

WINTER BOWLS GROUPS

A reminder for all those brave enough to battle the elements, the winter bowling groups will recommence from Monday 30th September at 2pm. Each session will finish with a cuppa and all members are welcome.

I.B.A.DINNER

The annual dinner and prize distribution of the Irish Bowls Association will be held in Falls Bowling Club on Friday 4th October. If you would like to attend this dinner, it is important you advise me as soon as possible so we can secure the appropriate number of tickets. The cost is £25.

CLOTHING

If there are any items of club clothing not yet paid for, it would be appreciated if this can be done asap please to allow us to finalise accounts.

CLUB DATES FOR THE DIARY 

Annual DInner ..Friday 11th October ..Holywood Golf Club..More details shortly.

EGM and AGM ..Greeves Room.. Friday 29th November 7pm.

Louis

Our President, Liz Carson, held a coffee morning last Friday, which was a huge success.

The coffee morning was in aid of MND, which she chose as her charity during her year of presidency. The event has raised over £2,000. She would like to thank everyone who came along and made the fundraiser so successful. You can add further contributions up to Presidents Day.

Well done, Liz.

Hi all,

The draw has been completed for the Mixed Triples tournament and will be displayed on the club notice boards from Monday afternoon. There is a smaller entry than previous years so there will be fewer games and the tournament should end earlier. I am sure all the competitors would appreciate support from other members not taking part in the event.

MIXED TRIPLES 2024

The Mixed Triples tournament will be held on Friday 16th August, starting at 1.30pm.

It will be a 2 bowl triples competition played over a round robin league guaranteeing all players 2 games of 6 ends. The winning triple from each section will then play a semi-final of 6 ends, followed by a final of 7 ends.

Triples have been drawn but it is personal choice what position each member plays and they may change for other matches.

There may be a takeaway tea organised for anyone who wishes to stay after the final.

Charlie Costley

NIWPGL 

 FINALS

If you were at the Club Friday or Saturday last, you will have watched some super bowls produced by all the finalists. We were very fortunate with weather and congratulations are due to Nan McBride and the team for doing the Club proud in hosting the event and overseeing the weekend. Thanks also to all those who chipped in and helped in various ways.

 SENIOR INTER ASSOC. GAMES. 

Proud to report that Karen McNeill was selected for this event and played in all 3 games.

 CUPS

The Senior ladies team will play in the semi final of the Stylux Cup against Falls Club next Monday 12th August at Pickie Bowling Club starting at 6pm.

NI VETERANS BOWLING 

LEAGUES

Congratulations to Vets 2 who have secured Zone B Section 2 league. The team has amassed 90 points with 2 matches to play and are confirmed as league winners. Outstanding achievement.

CUPS

The Club won both semi finals at Shaftesbury last week and will play in the Finals of the Thornton and Stevenson Cups on Friday 23rd August at Belmont Bowling Club..More detail later.

CHAMPIONSHIPS

The semi finals of the various competitions are being staged at Belmont Bowling Club on Friday this week 9th August. 

Jeff Raine will represent the club in the McMurtry Singles starting at 10.30am , and in the afternoon at 1.30pm, Jim McMullen, Ron McBride, and Tony Wilson will feature in the Richardson Triples.

Please try and get along and support all the players in these important matches. The Club has done extremely well to reach these stages of various competitions and with your backing can hopefully go even further.

Louis

Nan McBride is President of the NIWPGL this year and therefore the finals are at CI Knock. Please see below the schedule for the final games.