Category: General News

Sadly Bill Webster passed away on Wednesday.  He had been in quite poor health recently.  Bill was an active member of DBC for many years.  He was a true characterful Scotsman who thoroughly enjoyed his bowling.  

Our thoughts are with his wife, Gwen, and the family at this sad time.  

It is with great sadness we are informing you of the sudden death last weekend of Rachael Whiting, wife of Jeff Whiting.  They were both until quite recently active members of the Bowls Club both through bowling and helping with social events.

For those who remember Rachael, you will know what a quiet, unassuming person she was.  If ever there was a ‘gentlewoman’ it was Rachael. 

Rachael funeral will be on Thursday 11th December at the West Wiltshire Crematorium at 3.00pm with a get together afterwards at the Bear Hotel Ballroom.

Our thoughts are very much with Jeff and the family at this sad time.

Club Captains Ellen & Ian presented £950 to Debbie Filler (Friends of Canons House) and £950 to Terry and Juliet Bazeley (Devizes PHAB) at a very well attended coffee morning where the atmosphere had a real buzz about it.

Debbie and Terry gave a brief insight into what they try to achieve in their respective roles and what is involved in the general running of these much needed facilities. Like a lot of others they depend on volunteers and fundraising. We hope the money raised will help in some small way and allow them to give their members/residents some much deserved extras which most of us take for granted.

Thanks must go again to the generosity of members, and in particular to two generous donations received from Rob Butler (on behalf of Fiat Lux Lodge) and Darren Woodcock (on behalf of the Social Group).

Ian & Ellen, Club Captains

Thank you to everyone who braved the rain and came along to support my President’s Day. The weather prevented any bowling, but a back-up plan had already been put in place in the form of a ‘Name that Tune’ quiz.  This was professionally presented by one of our new members, Wayne Dicker, and had the room buzzing as well as singing. 

The meal afterwards was ham salad followed by a delicious dessert of strawberry meringues and cream.  Thanks must go to Sue Reeves and her team of helpers for all the hard work which went into preparing this. The Bar was busy but expertly manned by Sheila, Terry and Ricky.  What more could I have ask for on a wet and windy President’s Day?

This marks the end of another successful outdoor season.  Winter well and enjoy your indoor/short mat bowling.

David Greenwood

Club President 

Congratulations to the B team in the Mid Wilts Triples League.  

Following their win on Thursday they have ended the season at the top of the Premier Division. This is a well deserved and impressive achievement. Every member who has played for the team should feel really proud!  

A ‘feather in the cap’ for the team leaders, Terry Miles and Colin Shewring, who we hear are ‘over the moon’!

Well done everybody. 

Ian & Ellen

Club Captains