Monday August 29th. Apologies for lack of updates your Ed. has been celebrating reaching the age of 65 years an event he feels very luicky to have been able to attend, thanks to all for the good wishes received. Gerald's equivelant to War & Peace now added to Men's BLOG.
Thursday August 25th. Both Mid Wilts league lost their final game of the season. The A team having struggled all summer and this last game was no different, just not good enough to stay in the top division. (note to Fixture Secretaries) best to make late games start at 6pm as we played our last two end in complete darkness, The B-Boys on the other hand have had a good season and for much of the time were in contention for promotion "well done to them" I like some others think that this competition has lost some of it's magic and has lacks some of the vision it was originally set up with. "but that's progress I suppose" .
Tuesday August 23rd. Latest Club Competition Results. Ladies Pairs Joyce & Rosemary Beat Angela & Jan 25-10. Ladies Pairs Semi Final Joyce & Rosemary beat Deniece & Patricia 27-8. Husband & Wife The Alexanders defeated The Garlicks 23-22. Mixed Pairs Josie Mulligan & Bryan Reeves beat Judith Howe & Peter Fielding 20-12. In The Ladies Rose Bowl Sue Ochyra defeated Rosemary Keen 21-13. Men's Handicap Don Tucker beat Keith Nelson 21-19. Ladies Handicap M Alexander beat B Turner 26-7. Ladies Pairs S Taylor & S Ochyra defeated L Thorouhgood & J Howe 27-19. Men's Championship Ron Morland Beat Don Tucker 21-13. Ladies Two Woods Sue Ochyra beat Angela 17-4.
Saturday August 20th. Report on Officers Triples added to Editors Blog.
Friday August 19th. Recent Club Comp results. In the Over 60's Marguerite Alexander beat M Greenwood 22-4 after 17 ends.In the Ladies Two Wood Joyce Little defeated Mary Pearce 17-10 after 19 ends.In the Men's Handicap Jonathan Cook lost to Ron Morland 20-22 after 26 ends. In The Husband & Wife Mike & Marguerite Alexander defeated Dave & Rose Keen 26-12. and in the Men's Handicap S Jones beat L Griffin 21-17 after 23 ends.
Thursday August 18th. Mid Wilts results posted to Men's Blog
Tuesday August 16th. Three Fours result posted to Men's Blog.
Monday August 15th. In the Men's Championship Ron Morland has defeated club veteran Jonathan Cook by 21 to 3 in only 16 ends.
Monday August 15th. New Photos added to 2011 Photo Page.
Monday August 15th. Report just in from the Court Jester. read about a good day for the Men's Four Rink side. go to Men's Blog.
The Quiz. See Editors Blog.
Monday August 15th. Apologies to my legions of fans for the delay with some reports. "Time now to catch up". starting with Three Rink result from last Friday. August 12th. Go to Men's Blog
Monday August 15th. Some recent Club Comp results. Men's Handicap Don Tucker defeated G Wright 25-18. Ladies Two Wood Joyce Little beat Sheila Garlick 15-10. Husband & Wife Pauline & Don Tucker defeated Daphne & Maurice Otridge 19-17. Ladies Rose Bowl Sue Ochyra beat Marguerite Alexander 21-14. Men's Championship Don Tucker defeated Duncan Poole by 21 shots to 10.
Monday August 15th. NWL Alpha result for Thursday August 11th. posted to Ladies Blog.
Sunday August 14th. First Batch Of Men's Captain'sd Day Photos posted to the 2011 Photo Page. more to follow when they come in.
Thursday August 11th. Results for Men's Mid Wilts games posted.
Monday August 8th. Ladies Handicap M Alexander beat A Roberts 21-13. In The Ladies Rose Bowl Rosemary Bradbury beat Patricia Reeves 21-11.
Monday August 8th. Online Huddle!! Good communication is vital to all organisations, so here we go. There are two prestigious winter events that involve providing three course meals. Presentation Evening & Christmas Lunch. The cost to the club this year has risen by £1.50 pp. If we take into account increased VAT and extra cost's such as heating, lighting, kitchen, and supplying napkins then charging £12.50 would in fact cause us to make a small loss. It has therefore been decided to raise the price this year to £15.00 pp. for both events in order to restore the margin to that of previous years. We do however believe that £15.00 represents extremely good value for a three couse meal.
Monday August 8th. Club Management are in the process of applying to the local authority for permission to prune and cut back certain Trees and Bushes within our boundary. We are also looking to tidy up the car park entrance and erect a new Welcome Board. In September the Management Committee will spend time considering how we as a club will manage our GREENS, ongoing. If you have any constructive contribution to make towards this discussion please write to the Club Secretary, Graeme Shaw, care of the club. In October the Committee will look at a maintainence plan for the premises, again if you think you are in a position to assist this process please write in.
Monday August 8th. Recent Club Comp results as follows. Ladies Two Wood M Pearce defeated P Reeves 16-11 after 20 ends. Men's Novices Viv Alexander defeated Phil Coombs 21-14 after 16 ends. Men's Handicap S Jones defeated Jim Scott 21-5 after 14 ends. Ladies Pairs Sue Taylor & Sue Ochyra beat Elsie Wheals & Marguerite Alexander 21-12.
Monday August 8th. E-Mail photo added to Ladies Blog. Ladies Captain's Day
Sunday August 7th. Club Men's Two Wood Competition. Many thanks to Gerald Webb for this outstanding detailed report your editor may have to sue the club after developing R.S.I. to get the full picture go to the Men's Blog. My last comment re the Treasurers new image is simply this, "he must have a great sense of humour, "hence the stubble".
Sunday August 7th. West Wilkts 4X4 Report Posted to Men's Blog.
Friday August 5th. Mid Wilts A Team. Result posted to Men's Blog.
Thursday August 4th. "And The Beat Goes On" Mid Wilts B-Boys result posted to Men's Blog.
Thursday August 4th. Report posted for Robin Hendry Memorial Game in Editors Blog.
Thursday August 4th. NEWSFLASH!! Members have been asking as to why the Treasurer appears to be cultivating a growth of facial hair, I think that if I had been a lifetime supporter of Swindon Town now would be as good a time as ever to start life in the lower division by attending home games incognito.
Wednesday August 3rd. Officers Triples report posted to Editors Blog.
Tuesday August 2nd. Three Rink Report posted to Men's Blog.
Monday August 1st. Visitor from another world. See Editors Blog.
Sunday August 31st. Walter Ireland Trophy. report posted to Editors Blog. Some photos posted to 2011 photos page.
Saturday July 30th. Men's Four Rink result posted to Men's Blog.
Thursday July 28th. Amazing photo of some old relics seen in the car park at Trowbridge Westbourne tonight, showing this raises a question which I am hoping someone out there may be able to answer. have a look under the 2011 Photos sub page which is attached to the main Home tab.
Thursday July 28th. Mid Wilts B-Boys report posted to Men's Blog.
Thursday July 28th. Mid Wilts A v Trowbridge Westbourne. result posted to Men's Blog.
Thursday July 28th. Four Rink result posted to Men's Blog
Wednesday July 27th. Men's Three Rink report posted to Men's Blog.
Wednesday July 27th. A Desperate report added to Ladies Blog.
Monday July 25th. Your ed was up the club tonight and pleased to see so many new members Spooning. On this very nice evening it seemed just the place to be Hon Sec on the green with Hon Treasurer on the verander buying the Chairman a drink "a little touch of heaven" meanwhile back to business four club comp results plus rink scores from friendly posted to Editors Blog.
Monday July 25th. Three Rink result posted to Men's Blog.
Thursday July 21st. Mid Wilts A Team bomb again. Reminds me of a Dusty Springfield song, "in the middle of nowhere" Report in Men's Blog.
Thursday July 21st. B-Boys Bounce Back Brilliantly!! See Men's Blog.
Wednesday July 20th. Chief reporter Gerald Webb has just reported that today there is nothibg to report.
Wednesday July 20th. Fourteen recent Club Competition results posted to the Editors Blog.
Tuesday July 19th. Men's Four Rink report posted to Men's Blog.
Monday July 18th. Note on yesterdays friendly posted to Editors Blog.
Sunday July 17th. Tourist Trophy report added to Men's Blog.
Saturday July 16th. West Wilts 4X4 result posted to Men's Blog.
Friday July 15th. Please note that draft minutes from last Monday's Management meeting have been posted in the passageway.
Friday July 15th. Latest North Wilts Alpha drama posted to Ladies Blog.
Friday July 15th. Four Rink report posted to Men's Blog.
Friday July 15th. North Wilts Alpha report posted to Ladies Blog.
Thursady July 14th. Go to Editos Blog and read "Something to be proud of".
Thursday July 14th. Mid Wilts B Team. Result posted to Men's Blog
Thursday July 14th. Mid Wilts A Team. Result postedd to Men's Blog.
Thursday July 14th. Ed. posted comment in Editors Blog.
Tuesday July 12th. A very busy day at the club tomorrow with the youngsters playing their final game for this part of the summer school initiative. They will be joined by about twenty club members and a Presentation will take place after the game. At the same time the main hall will be occupied by colleagues from the local Sainsbury's, who have agreed to sponser this part of the schools programme for this year and next.
Tuesday July 12th. Three Rink League. Result posted to Men's Blog.
Sunday July 10th. Men's Four Rink result posted to men's blog.
Sunday July 10th. What time of day is it? see Editors Blog
Saturday July 9th. Benevolent Triples report posted to Ladies Blog.
Saturday July 9th. Officers Triples report posted to Editors Blog.
Saturday July 9th. Ladies Friends afternoon. report to Ladies Blog
Friday July 8th. Result for Ladies Novices posted to Ladies Blog.
Friday July 8th. NWL Alpha report posted to Ladies Blog.
Friday July 8th. Men's Mid wilts A Team result posted to Men's Blog.
Friday July 8th. Men's Mid Wilts League reports posted to Men's Blog.
Thursday July 7th. Men's Four Rink report added to Men's Blog.
Thursday July 7th. NWL Ladies Team Alpha Report posted to Ladies Blog.
Wednesday July 6th. In the Ladies Rosebowl Patricia Reeves defeated Joyce Little 21-19.
Wednesday July 6th. Men's Three Rink result posted to Men's Blog.
Tuesday July 5th. Report on last nights activities posted to Editors Blog.
Monday July 4th. Bryan Reeves defeated Stuart Jones In The Mens Championship 22-17. In the Over Sixties competition Phil Coombs defeated Mike Mitcham 21-6 "blimey"
Monday July 4th. Seven new photos added to the 2011 photo tab. These relate to Presidents Day which I am pleased to say raised over £170 towards President Eleanor Mahoney's nominated charity, "The British Legion".
Sunday July 3rd. Report on Newcomers match posted to Club Games.
Sunday July 3rd. Note on NWL Alpha result posted to Ladies Blog.
Satyurday July 2nd. Three Rink result from last night posted to Men's Blog.
Saturday July 2nd. Coach Bill Cowan has organised a game for newcomers this very afternoon. If you are at a loose end why not go up and join in? should make a nice afternoon's bowling, all are welcome.
Friday June 1st. Devizes defeat Bradford On Avon in the Three Rink League. Full report tomorrow.
Friday July 1st. Mid Wilts League. A Team result posted to Men's Blog.
Friday July 1st. On Wednesday night in the Men's Handicap competition Ron Morland defeated Mathew Thompson 23-14. After a slow start Matt did manage to pick up seven shots in four ends which brought him to within two shots of Ron at the eleventh end. The score at this stage was 12-10 in Ron's favour. In the latter stages of the game Matt was unable to keep pace, result being a comfortable win for Ron.
Thursday June 30th. Mid wilts League Devizes B result posted to Men's Bog.
Thursday June 30th. Mid wilts League Devizes A lose away to Bradford On Avon full report will be posted tomorrow.
Thursday June 30th. Men's Three Fours League result posted to Men's Blog.
Thursday June 30th. Devizes NWL Alpha result posted to Ladies Blog.
Thursday June 30th. Yesterday Keith (half) Nelson played Ted Lincoln in the Men's Handicap. Result was a crushing victory for Keith. 21-4
No Date, No Comp. They may have played the game on the green, but certainly Didn't with their scorecard. Tony Marsh defeated Dave Greenwood in a competition on an unknown date. "thanks for the info guys"
Thursday June 30th. access to this site for the updating of reports has been unavailable for the last twenty four hours I will be uploading all the info I have during the course of today, sorry for any inconvenience to my adoring public.
Tuesday June 28th. Men's Mid Wilts league table posted to LeagueTab.
Tuesday June 28th. Men's Three Fours Result Posted to Blog.
Sunday June 26th. Ed has some photos and a short report on Paignton game these will be posted to Friendlies Tab on Monday June 27th.
Sunday June 26th. Intrepid Ladies posted to Ladies Blog.
Friday June 24th. NWL league result posted to Ladies Blog.
Welcome to London Bus weekend. A nine rink friendly, a four rink friendly and to cap it all Club Triples on Sunday. If you're playing in all three you could be putting down up to 168 woods over the three days and probably walking not too far short of a couple of miles. "Devizes Bowls Club home of the brave".
Friday June 24th. Result for Men's Mid Wilts A Team posted to Men's Blog.
Thursday June 23rd. No result received from Mid Wilts A, even though I am always available up to the witching hour, guess their manager still hasn't quite grasped the concept of rapid communication, maybe he thinks the internet was something worn by Ena Sharples.
Thursday June 23rd. Men's Mid Wilts B Team report posted to Men's BLOG
Thursday June 23rd. Men's Four Rink result posted to Men's BLOG!
Thursday June 23rd. Ladies Top Ten. Report added to Ladies BLOG!
Wednesday June 22nd. The nights are drawing in and there's news of a change of date. The Four rink match against Amesbury scheduled for Monday august 8th. will now be played on Monday July 18th. new availability sheets will be put in the Men's green folder in due course.
Open Pairs played on Saturday June 18th. The final scores. the first criteria for finding the winners was on shot difference and there was Andy McCann & Tony Marsh on 26-13 (plus 13) with Peter Fielding & Eddie Bowden on 25-12 alsp (plus 13) So the second criteria was highest number of shots scored so that meant Andy & Tony were the winners.
Tuesday June 21st. Latest Three Rink result posted to Men's Blog.
Sainsbury's supplied nine large earthenware roasting dishes to the catering team, on arriving at the club today a member of the team commented that one of the dishes had a chip in it, can't see the problem after all they did say they were needed for serving vegatables.
Mens Championship 2nd Round Matt Thompson defeated Mike Mitcham by 21 shots to 16. In this game Mike was well in contention and often in the lead upto about the tenth end, then Matt scored a four on consecutive ends taking a 16-9 lead which Mike was nether really able to threaten.
Monday June 20th. Weekend report from Intrepid Reporter posted to Ladfies Blog. Apologies to Phil Cave.
Saturday June 18th. Ed adds note on Open Pairs to his BLOG.
Saturday June 18th. A little mumble added to Editor's BLOG.
Saturday June 18th A triple set of reports from our senior reporter in the field, reckon he must have been hacking phones to get all this info. Go to Men's Blog for the full reports.
Friday June 17th. Rare ladies result posted, thanks to the intrepid reporter.
Thursday June 16th. Results for Mid Wilts A & B teams posted to Men's Blog.
NEW PAGE!! A new sub page entitled FEEDBACK has been added and will be used to record comments about the club received from those who use our facilities.
NEW MEMBERS!!! All applications put before the recent Management Meeting were approved and joining details will be in the post. Membership Secretary "Phil Cave" will be at the club tomorrow (Friday) and this coming Monday during the evening session, to take subscriptions and distribute keys and fixture lists.
CLUB COMPS Some recent results. Ladies Handicap Rosemary Keen (6) defeated Stella Wilson 26-6. Men's Championship Duncan Poole defeated Colin Little 21-12. Over Sixties Barry Alexander defeated Tony Marsh 22-17
Thursday June 16th. Today we have a further fifteen students coming from the school who as part of their currriculum, have to experience an alternative sport and they have chosen Bowls. this group will be coached by Trefor Jones, Jean Higgins, Yvonne Atkins and Bill Cowan with support from Sue Ochyra & Andy McCann.
Thursday June 16th. YOUNG AT HEART! Yesterday morning saw the second visit of students from Devizes School taking coaching from Pat Sharpe with the help of some county coaches this will continue for four weeks. In the afternoon our members gave coaching to five students who are taking part in an after school club, initiative.
Wednesday June 15th. Match report posted to Editors Blog.
Wednesday June 15th. Club Compwetition Results Posted. These reports taken mostly from returned score cards can now be found on a new sub page called COMP REPORTS under the main CLUB COMPS heading.
Wednesday June 15th. Contents of Thank You card posted to Editors BLOG.
Wednesday June 15th. Men's Tourist Trophy Report posted
Tuesday June 14th. Three Rink Report added to Men's BLOG!!
Monday June 13th. Small report on Bishops Cleeve friendly added to Friendlies Tab. including a photo
Monday June 13th. Note from Ladies Captain. Sheila would like to congratulate Sue Ochyra on getting through to the last eight of the County Two Wood and also a well done to Rosemary Bradbury for getting into the second round. Sheila was also very appreciative of all who gave up time on Saturday to act as markers "thank you" she also reported that Bev Lilley & herself lost out in the County Pairs by just one shot.
Monday June 13th. Over Sixties result posted. Sue Taylor beat John Root in the Over Sixties competition 21-10 (see editors blog for report)
WEBMASTER Today I return to woek after sic months, the committment to this site is 100%. Thanks to all those who continue to support my efforts.
CLUB PAIRS LATEST The afternoon will consist of three games of eight ends with no trial ends. So now you know the exciting format get your team entered.
NEW BOWLERS!!!
A special one off game is in the process of being arranged by Club Coach Bill Cowan. The date will be Saturday July 2nd. An availability sheet will be placed in the book shortly, All new bowling members are invited to participate in what should be great afternoon, kick off 2-30 pm.
CLUB PAIRS GAME
Why not grab a friend or a partner and join in the CLUB PAIRS COMP which is scheduled for next Saturday. Details on how it works to follow, but think it will be on a round robin basis however should be good fun.
Sunday June 12th. The Friendly V Bath this afternoon has been cancelled because of the weather, the game maybe rearranged later.
Sunday June 12th. The new Club Bookings database is now in place and will be updated as and when new bookings are agreed. Please be aware that the only person dealing with enquiries is Sue Ochyra, who in turn will liase with the Management Committee. Members are asked not to write entries into the Club Diary.
Saturday June 11th. Report on Devizes v Winsley Men's friendly posted.
Saturday June 11th. Sue Ochyra through to last eight of County Two Wood. full report posted to Ladies Blog.
Saturday June 11th. A full list of confirmed clubhouse bookings upto December 31st. has been posted and can be found on the CLUB HIRE tab. The purpose of this database is to assist members and outside organisations that are considering applying to hire the premises. This list will be updated as and when new bookings are agreed, if you wish to hire the club facilities please
e-mail sueochyra@hotmail.com
Saturday June 11th. From our own corespondant, Three Rink result posted to Men's Blog.
Friday June 10th. A Report from our intrepid reporter posted to Ladies Blog, have to say reckon anybody who was out bowling last night was intrepid.
Friday June 10th. In the process of setting up on the Club Hire page a list that will show all club bookings. This will help anyone considering booking the clubhouse to plan dates, or save them time in applying for dates alraedy taken. I will post a note when project is complete.
Thursday June 9th. Results for both of the Men's Mid Wilts leagues teams have been posted to Men's Blog. One of them marches on, the other falls back.
Thursday June 9th. Three comments added to Editors Blog.
Thursday June 9th. Club Comp. Men's Pairs posted.
Wednesday June 8th. Men's Four Rink result posted to Men's Blog.
Wednesday June 8th. From our Cub Reporter. The kids R back in town!!!! Today 20 students from Devizes school had their first taste of bowls when they visited the club with their tutor Sue Marshall. This was the first of six visits they will make to the club and follows on from the success of last year. They will be at the club every Wednesday until the 13th. of July from 11 until 12-15. They are being given the experience of bowls undwer the tuition of Pat Sharpe, the Bowls Wiltshire Development Officer and Coaches from all over Wiltshire, with the support of club members. If any member could spare an hour on a Wednesday morning why not come and join in and enjoy watching the younger generation having fun.
Wednesday June 8th. Info from intrepid reporter posted to Ladies Blog
Wednesday June 8th. Over 60's Comp result posted.
Wednesday June 8th. A full set of draft minutes are now available in the clubhouse.
Wednesday June 8th. Some points from the recent Management meeting posted and commented on in Editors Blog.
Tuesday June 7th. The club management committee met this morning draught minutes should be available by the end of the week, can we remind members that if they have any items that they wish the committee to consider, that these should be forwarded in writing to the Club Secretay by no later than July the 4th, in time for the next meeting to be held on Monday July 11th.
Tuesday June 7th. Note on Ladies County Pairs posted to Ladies Blog.
Tuesday June 7th. Further to yesterdays report on the Greenkeepers Championship I am pleased to report that many of the players commented on the excellant quality of our greens, taking into account that these players are greenkeepers themselves we can be rightly proud of our greens team. I would also like to thank the catering and bar staff for providing a superb lunchtime experience for all, including myself who having just popped in was invited to dine. "whos a lucky boy then"
Monday June 6th. Whistle Blower has supplied embarrasing photo of the Treasurer, check the home page.
Monday June 6th. Greenkeepers Championship Report posted. plus result for first round of Men's Championship between Ron Morland & Peter Fielding.
Sunday June 5th. Latest Four Rink result posted to Men's Blog.
Saturday June 4th. New item posted to Ladies Blog.
Saturday June 4th. A Three Rink League Table has been posted to a new sub page entitled Three Rink League. This sub page appears under the Club Comps main page.
Saturday June 4th. Three more photos added to 2011 photo page.
Friday June 3rd. Two Photos added to the 2011 photo page Mixed Spoons Top Green & Three Rink League at supper in the clubhouse.
Friday June 3rd. Club Comps three results added to Comps page and Men's Blog.
Friday June 3rd. Three Rink League result posted to Men's Blog.
Friday June 3rd. Match report posted to Ladies Blog.
Thursday June 2nd. 2 club comp results posted to Club Comps page and Men's Blog.
Thursday June 2nd. Mid Wilts League Results posted to Men's Blog.
Wednesday June 1st. Four Rink result posted to Men's Blog. plus NWL Alpha report posted to Ladies Blog.
"Feeling cheated and bored after cancelled games" Two games cancelled last weekend and another one this, do not despair all you have to do is turn up at the club Saturday June 4th. and join in an open club game. Be ready to kick off for 2-30pm
"Whatch Out" The kids are back in town. keep an eye on the news for more info on how you could get involved in the development of the club's future.
Wednesday June 1st. QUIZ UPDATE! It is proposed that we hold a Quiz-Nite on Friday September 2nd in aid of the Captain's charities. The cost per team is yet to be agreed but will include a light snack. This is a great opportunity to have some fun prior to the serious business of Finals Weekend. Avid web watchers spread the word, go out and get me 22 teams and let's fill the venue. As this is for charity if there are not enough club teams available we can get our friends and neighbours involved.
Tuesday May 31st. Men's Championship result posted to Men's blog D Keen & M Thompson.
Tuesday May 31st. Photo of new members with Trefor added to Home Page and 2011 Photos page. Don't forget you can download photos from the site to you own computer or just print them off they can also be used as desk top wallpaper. This photo was taken using an iPhone shows just how phones have improved their camera functions, also takes video.
Tuesday May 31st. Club Comps. Details added to BLOG & Comp Page.
Tuesday May 31st. Ladies County Triples posted to Ladies BLOG.
Monday May 30th. Men's Three Rink. Report posted to Men's BLOG
Apologies to the Ladies, unfortunatly at this time very little information is reaching me in regards to ladies league or friendly results ever since the comments received at the AGM I have made it my mission to revive the fortunes of this site, I am still hopefull that the position will improve, all you have to do is zap me a little E-Mail and I'll do the rest.
Result posted for Men's Championship. R Budden defeated D Russell.
Monday May 30th. A sub page called MID WILTS has been added to the Club Comps main page. this details the league positions after the first four weeks of competition. Further updated positions will be posted every four weeks. Ed thinks no point in playing in a league if you don't know where you are. Can anybody give me the same for Men's Four & Three Rinks, or any other leagues?
Would members involved in CLUB COMPS please put the scorecards in the box provided in the main room and ensure that the comp and date are recorded, I will be using these to update the site so please make every effort to ensure the info I need is available.
Monday May 30th. Work on the new storage facility is almost complete along with remedial works on various paved areas surrounding the greens, thanks to all who helped with the project. The Clubhouse canopy has recently been cleaned and the Planters around the green have been replenished, All this worked has been carried by volunteers, once again thank you all.
Sunday May 29th. Many thanks to the four teams that attended the Sainsbury's Charity Quiz. The winners were a team led by Terry Miles with a score of 70 out of a possible 110. A further fifty pounds was added to the Captain's charity fund which now stands in excess of £550.00. The Captain's would very much like to raise £1000.00 your Webmaster has agreed to do another quiz for members sometime in August. Details to follow.
Sunday May 29th. Two Club Comps results posted to Men'sa BLOG
Friday May 27th. Report On Three Rink game posted to Mens BLOG.
Thursday May 26th. Report on Ladies Friendly Posted to Ladies BLOG.
Thursday May 26th. NEWSLASH Both the mixed friendly matches this weekend against Swindon, & Melksham Town have been cancelled, Swindon could not raise enough players while Melksham Town's green was doubled booked.
Thursday May 26th. Mid Wilts results posted to Men's BLOG.
Thursday May 26th. News re Devizes Dark Horses Posted to Ladies BLOG.
Thursday May 26th. Would you like to join in on a fun quiz this coming sunday? form a team of four or just turn up on the night and we'll make teams up. All in aid of the Captain's charity. You don't have to stick to club members bring your friends along.
Torquay Update. So far I have 22 Bowlers for next years Torquay holiday thus looking for another ten to make up two complete teams. I am told that many enjoyed the Torak this year and as usual the bowling facilities are excellant. Contact Mike Ponting on 728005
Thursday May 26th. Comment posted to Webmasters BLOG.
Wednesday May 25th. Reports added to all three BLOGS. Also first photo added to new page 2011 photos located as sub page to HOME.
Tuesday May 24th. Items received from Ladies Captain posted to BLOG.
Tuesday May 24th. Webmaster adds new Editors BLOG for his musings, mumblings and trivia, plus on occasions some useful information..
Monday May 23rtd. County Fours result posted to Men's BLOG.
Monday May 23rd. So far I have three teams for the quiz this coming Sunday, could do with a couple more, so come on guys and girls join in, remember your fees will go to the Captain's Charity.
Monday May 23rd. 11 Photos added to Captain's Charity page.
Sunday May 22nd Webmasters comment added to Capt. Charity page.
Sunday May 22nd. Note on Ladies over 55s added to Ladies BLOG.
Sunday May 22nd. Captain's Charity Day - Report to follow
Saturday May 21st. Men's Four Rink Result Posted
Friday May 20th. Reports from Ladies Captian posted to Ladies BLOG
Thursday May 19th. Details on Ladies fixtures posted to Ladies BLOG
Thursday May 19th. Mid Wilts League results posted to Men's BLOG.
Wednesday May 18th. Men's 4 Rink result posted to BLOG.
Wednesday May 18th. Sue Ochyra has informed me that the game against Amesbury on June 4th. will now be at home.
Wednesday May 18th. I am pleased to announce that Gerald Webb has been promoted from Local Corespondant to Chief Corespondant. New reports added to BLOG.
Wednesday May 18th. Please note that our cleaners are on holiday from the 27th o May until the 4th. of June inclusive. Would members make every effort to ensure the clubhouse is kept presentable, bearing in mind the number of visitors we will be entertaining during this period.
Wednesday May 18th. Thank you to those who have contacted us re the 2012 Torquay Bowls Holiday. If you would like to join us next year please contact me by the end of this month. "don't miss out on great break".
Wednesday May 18th. Work on erecting the new storage shed for the bottom green is well under way. The concrete base has been extended and the first coat of paint for the sheds conponents has been applied.
Tuesday May 17th. Yeaterday there was a meeting of Club Coaches to setup the induction of new members. twenty one inductees are scheduled to participate in the sessions which will take place over the next few weeks.
Tuesday May 17th. Did you know that your Webmaster is completely self taught in the running of this site? "Would you be interested in helping out?" I am willing to spend time with anyone who would like to learn the ropes.
Tuesday May 17th. Weekend reports from our bowls corespondant Gerald Webb posted to BLOG.
Monday May 16th. Added new Bowls Humour sub page (see above)
Monday May 15th. Added new photo of bottom green to Homepage. Wow!! got to say looks magnificent. "Well done Greenkeepers."
Monday May 16th. Building Photo Sub Pages attached to the main Homepage. they include Archive, Old Devizes, Ariel Wiltshire, Past Times, 2010 & 2011. you can view, print and make photos into desk top wallpaper. If you see an image of yourself that you are not happy to be on public view please inform the Webmaster who will remove them from the site.
Monday May 16th. I am Looking for Quiz Teams Of Four to participate in a Charity Quiz to be held at the club 7.30 pm SUNDAY May 29th. Same format as our normal club quizes,. cost £10.00 per team. Please contact me ASAP if you would like to take part. ponting160@gmail.com or tel 728005 home or 07540 695920 mobile.
Saturday May 14th. Report from Geral Webb added to Men's Blog.
Friday May 13th. Report from Gerald Webb posted to Men's Blog
Thursday May 12th. Mid Wilts League results posted to Men's Blog
Wednesday May 11th. Two reports from Geral Webb added to Men's Blog
Tuesday May 10th. 2 reports from Gerald Webb added to Men's Blog
Monday May 9th. Quite a busy night at the club with the bottom green being used for County Fours and the top green fairly full of Spoons players, it was good to see many of the newer members including the youngsters who have just joined. If you are involved in County games and club comps please e-mail ponting160@gmail.com with results.
Monday May 9th. Weather Permitting The Spoons season gets under way tonight.
Monday May 9th. Just Added a page with some photos taken on Ladies Captain's Day 2010. Click on the tab above to view.
Saturday May 7th. Another very seccessful Open Day by lunchtime 24 potential new members had registered 8 of whom have already signed up for Coaching. After initail doubts about the weather thing got away at 10.00 am just about enough memners turned up to help with the event, special thanks to the ladies who provided tea & coffee. Both club captain's were on hand with club president Eleanor Mahoney in attendance to greet visitors.
The club has purchased a low profile storage shed which will be sited adjacent to the bottom green, this will enable items such as pushers to be kept within easy access for games played on this green.
Club Secretary Graheme Shaw is on holiday from Friday May 6th until Monday May 16th. Webmaster will endeavour to answer any queries in the meantime.
Warners have offered me a slot First week in October 2012 for a Bowls Holiday in The Isle Of Wight. Feedback would be appreciated. I imagine could be too late for most as indoor season would be upon us. I could of course try for March 2013, again feedback would be helpful.
Webmaster typing in fixtures by hand, hope I havn't made too many errors so bear in mind they are for guidance only. If you see any serious mistakes please let me know.
Your Management Committee are now providing a draft set of minutes within seven days of it's monthly meetings, previously full minutes were not generally available until signed off at the following meeting which in effect resulted in a five week gap between decisions being taken and details being posted for members. The first set of Draft minutes will be posted on Thursday May 5th.
I have booked an indoor bowls holiday at the Torak hotel in Torquay for five nights commencing Sunday March 18th. 2012. The cost per person including bowling and VAT is £220.00 per person. If you would like to book a place, please contact me no later than May 31st. There are a limited number of single rooms available. I have also registered interest with Warners with a view to arranging a post season indoor bowls break in September 2012. I am awaiting news from them as to whether there is any availability as these breaks are extremely popular.