Andy Thomson • July 25, 2020
July 25th 2020 - Newsletter
QMPBC Update 25th July 2020
Hi Everyone,
Hope you are all keeping well and motivated!
I know it is not long since I sent out the last update, but there are several things that I need to let you know about:
Short Mat Bowls Final: “This will be held on Saturday 8th August at 2p.m., following social distancing and government advice. Qualifying players have been advised. It is to be played on the short mat carpet, outside on the green. Players are required to wear greys and club shirts or a white top. The draw will take place at 2p.m. and each game will be 7 ends of 4 woods each. The final will be 9 ends. We will be using the short mat red and black woods, so no need to bring your own. The woods will be sanitised after each game for your safety.
In accordance with bowls England guidance we cannot have more than 30 people on site at any given time. Within the 30 each qualifying player has been counted for plus a guest/supporter, plus markers and other officials. There are therefore very few places left. If anybody wishes to attend please contact Carol Kenneth on 07895003404 who will advise you if you will be able to attend, there is also the possibility that the guidance will be amended which may allow further spectators.
The bar will be open to keep spectators and players refreshed , Hooray!!
We are at the mercy of the weather for this outdoor event so let's keep everything crossed.”
Back to Bowls: This is going well, thanks to Mike Brown. In the five weeks since it began, nearly 50 people have safely enjoyed rolling woods again. Time for bowling is limited as it is planned to close the green after the Short Mat Bowls Final. So if you want to bowl please get in touch with Mike Brown (07515 487232 between 9am and 12 midday) as soon as possible to book your slot.
Refurbishment of the Green: You are all probably aware of some of the idiosyncrasies and irregularities of our green, despite all of Rod Soar’s efforts. The committee has decided that with bowling so seriously disrupted this year, it is an ideal time to have the green re-laid and re-seeded. We have been assured that if the green is re-laid in August, there is enough growing time to have it ready to be played on by the start of next season in April. That is why we are intending to close the green early. When we begin bowling again next year, we will have a new and less frustrating green to play on. 😊
Club Maintenance: We are very grateful to those who help with the maintenance of the premises for us all to use and enjoy. At the moment we don’t have a maintenance manager to coordinate things, but there are still a number of things that need doing to the club house and the thatch: repairs to the guttering, painting, creosoting and cleaning windows. The small shed needs reroofing with felt and the front hedge needs cutting again. We would be very grateful for anyone who could help us with any of these projects. Contact me or Dave Radley.
Regards,
Andy
25/07/2020
Quorn Open Day Sunday 25th May 2025 A HUGE THANKYOU to all of the Quorn Bowls Club Volunteers who contributed in making our Quorn Bowls Club Open Day a really successful event. The positive feedback and comments were so pleasing for all involved. Comments such as:- excellent facilities - such a friendly Club - really liked trying the Bowls experience - Target Bowls excellent for families - very good tuition - enjoyed playing, will try again on Friday evenings - didn’t realise this delightful green space and Club was here in the centre of Quorn - nice Clubhouse, bar and catering facilities - looking forward to trying Bowls again - all positive for Our Club. Well done to all of the members who made the Open Day/Big Bowls Weekend a resounding success. Mal Mugglestone Development 07889 307989
Hi everyone, It is with great sadness that I have to let you know of the death of Barbara last night. She was a core member of the club and a past president, who was tireless in her work for the club. She was a great lady and will be sorely missed by all. She was Stephen Smith's aunt and I'm sure that on behalf of you all, I can assure Stephen of our sympathy, our thoughts and our prayers. I will pass on funeral detail when they are available. Kind regards, Andy
Hi everyone, I hope you have all had a good Christmas/New Year. Dave Radley is asking if there is anyone in the club who is a qualified first aider and who would be willing to be named in the handbook for this year. If so, please contact him. On another matter, I have to affiliate all our members by 21st February, which is before we actually sign on for this year. We do not get any refunds if I register someone who then doesn't join. So if you are a member, but are not planning to join as a FULL member this year, it would be helpful if you could me know. Many thanks, Andy
Hi everyone, I hope you have all had a good Christmas/New Year. Dave Radley is asking if there is anyone in the club who is a qualified first aider and who would be willing to be named in the handbook for this year. If so, please contact him. On another matter, I have to affiliate all our members by 21st February, which is before we actually sign on for this year. We do not get any refunds if I register someone who then doesn't join. So if you are a member, but are not planning to join as a FULL member this year, it would be helpful if you could me know. Many thanks, Andy
Hi everyone, A big thank you to all who turned out to the AGM last evening. It was the largest attendance that I can recall and at one point I was beginning to worry if I’d run out of ballot papers! It was also one of the shortest that I can remember! John expanded on the financial report, highlighting where our income comes from – E.g. 25% from subscriptions and 33% proceeds from the bar! He also brought us up to date on the discussions concerning the development of the club and appealed for anyone with experience of architecture or the building industry to help. A modest increase in subscriptions was proposed and agreed: Full members: £100; Social bowling members (and first year full members): £50. Junior and social membership to remain the same at £5. The Club Person of the Year award this year went to Jean Willson. In recognition of his years of service to the club, it was announced that the committee had decided to confer honorary membership on George Ince. The new committee was elected en bloc, given that there was only one nominee for each position. The new committee is: President: Dave Walters Vice President: Gill Aspinell Treasurer: John Ventham Secretary: Andy Thomson Housekeeper: Vicki Bustin Property & Maintenance: Paul Eggleston Greenkeeper: Dick Hogg Development: Mal Mugglestone Health & Safety: Dave Walters Ladies’ Safeguarding: Kath Rothera Men’s Safeguarding: Dick Hogg Ladies’ Secretary: Barbara Lindsey Ladies’ Representative: Pat Radley Men’s Secretary: Stephen Smith Men’s Representative: Dave Radley Jean handed over the chain of office to Dave, and Dave spoke highly of Jean’s presidency and proposed a vote of thanks to her. The date of the next AGM was set as Thursday 5 th December 2024. Can I take this opportunity on behalf of the club to wish all members a very happy Christmas and a successful New Year. Regards, Andy
Hi Everyone, The Finals Weekend went off very well indeed. A big THANK YOU to all those involved in the arrangements – to the competition secretaries, to those who did the catering, to those who marked and scored for the matches, to those who came to watch and support and to the players themselves. There was some very good bowling. Inevitably there are winners and runners up. The results are as follows: COMPETITION WINNER RUNNER UP Men MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP M. Brown M. Wiggins MEN’S HANDICAP M. Brown J. Ventham MEN’S TWO WOOD A. Thomson A. Woodforth MEN’S NOVICE SINGLES M. Wiggins S. Carvell MEN’S PAIRS J. Ventham & K. Harrington M. Schiavone & A. Woodforth MEN’S VICTOR LUDORUM M. Brown Mixed MIXED 7 UP, JOHN LEE TROPHY K. Harrington D. Walters MIXED 101, GWEN MEE CUP K. Harrington R. Hogg Ladies LADIES SILVER CUP G. Aspinall P. Radley ROSE BOWL HANDICAP P. Radley G. Aspinall LADIES WYNN BOON K. Rothera G. Aspinall LADIES TWO WOOD C. Kenneth K. Rothera LADIES MAIDEN CUP S. Eggleston S. Norton LADIES PAIRS S. Eggleston & P. Radley J. Brooks & K. Rothera LADIES VICTRIX LUDORUM G. Aspinall Congratulations to all the winners, and particularly to Gill Aspinall and Mike Brown It was great to see the green teeming on Friday – we had 40 people bowling, only slightly below capacity! Friday roll-ups will continue, weather permitting, until 22 nd September. On Friday September 29 th , it is our traditional Candlelight Roll-up. If you wish to play, you will need to sign up. Sheets are in the Thatch. One difference this year is that we are offering a pizza supper, so make your choices when you sign up. The last Sunday event is the Mixed Triples Open Gala. It is open to all playing members and the sign-up sheet is in the Thatch. The final roll-up is on the afternoon of Sunday 1 st October. After that the green will be closed. During the winter we offer Short-mat bowling in the club house. The sign-up sheets are in the Thatch. There will also be Friday evening socials, but more about that in due course. Regards to all, Andy
