Bowls England April 2020 News Letter click below

https://www.bowlsengland.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BDA-Newsletter-April-20.pdf

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Bowls England April Workout Exercises   click below

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjtPZ9KqcGZA1L0fHqxfMeg/videos?view_as=subscriber

                                      Covid-19 Update – HPBC Green Opening 20.05.2020
To all HPBC members

I received an email from Bowls England, indicating that Bowling Greens could be re-opened, but has to be based on each club’s own decision as to whether it would be appropriate to do so. 

In order to open, each club must ensure that a risk assessment has been identified and is in place, this must include taking all possible steps to ensure the safety of the club members.   As with all of these types of decisions, they need to be discussed and voted on by the club’s management committee.

The committee members discussed the re-opening yesterday and a majority decision agreed that the Bowls club green will NOT be open for anyone to go there and play bowls in any form.
 
It was felt that in the best interests of the members health risks, it would be far too much to take on board at this current time. 

The committee agreed to review the situation again regarding the re-opening of the green on the 25th June.  Even then it will depend on the current covid-19 situation and advice from the associations HPBC are members of.  If and when a decision is finally made to reopen it would be at least a further two weeks before playing could commence, as the Green and clubhouse facilities would have to be “sanitised/cleaned” to ensure our members health and wellbeing are safe.
If anyone has any question or comments on the above please let me know.
 

Please keep safe and well in these challenging times.

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Regards,
Hugh Neale
Hon. Club Secretary
 

Christmas Party at Clubhouse

Sunday 15th December 2019

Instead of giving out Christmas Cards.

Members signed a card and donated money

£100 was collected for Alzheimer's & Dementia.

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Thank you message from Sheila Buckley

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From: Sheila Buckley <>
Date: 23 March 2020 at 19:35:49 GMT+8
To: "clubsec.hpbc@outlook.com" <>
Subject: Thank you
 

Dear Richard

I am writing on behalf of everyone here at Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Services to thank you and your fellow Hesketh Park Bowling Club Members for your donation of £100 from your Christmas Fundraising.

Especially at this time we are so grateful for the donation which will help us to continue to support those in the community that need us most.

With Kind regards

Sheila Buckley

Sheila Buckley

Fundraiser

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From Hugh Neale

Hon. Club Secretary
 
Subject: Fwd:  Bowls England News:

SIGN UP FOR NEWS, CHAT, KEEP FIT AND CLASSIC MATCHES

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From: Matt Wordingham <>
Date: Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:43 PM
Subject: Bowls England News: SIGN UP FOR NEWS, CHAT, KEEP FIT AND CLASSIC MATCHES
To: Matt Wordingham <>
 
News release – Tuesday 24th March 2020

Note to County Administrators: Please circulate widely

SIGN UP FOR NEWS, CHAT, KEEP FIT AND CLASSIC MATCHES

Bowls England is committed to keeping our members fully informed, particularly during this period of isolation.

We will be issuing regular updates via our e-newsletter - to subscribe and receive all of the latest news straight to your inbox, simply visit the Bowls England website 

www.bowlsengland.com and add your email address to the relevant area at the bottom of the homepage.
 

We will shortly be launching our official Bowls England Podcast ‘The Extra End’, with Bowls International editor Sian Honnor chatting to our Chief Executive Tony Allcock OBE in episode one.
 
We are also in the process of providing a ‘Keep Fit’ guide advising all members of appropriate ways to stay healthy in the comfort of your own home.
 
Support will be provided for all clubs, as well as opportunities to enjoy your time at home with some bowls-related quizzes and some classic matches from yesteryear.

Kind Regards
Matt Wordingham
Publications/Media Officer
t.  01926 334609
www.bowlsengland.com

 

Hesketh Park had their Annual Christmas afternoon on
Sunday 15th December.

The members were entertained by Ray Johnston on the keyboard playing

Christmas carols which everyone sung along to.

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A special treat was a performance from member Pauline Griffin

who did Burlington Bertie and was dressed appropriately.

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There were sausage rolls, mince pies and nibbles all washed down by mulled wine.

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A big thank you to Jackie Amess for the lovely mulled wine and to all the other members who supplied food to make it a great afternoon.

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Hesketh Park Bowls Club would like to wish all the members and their families a

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2020.

The Macmillan Coffee Morning was a great success and many members and friends of Hesketh Park came along to enjoy coffee, tea & cake. 

The Mayoress from Dartford came to give her support.
The club raised £639.83 selling items on the Gift Stall, Tombola,
and a raffle with prizes, a cake made to look like flowers, and a hamper.

Donations were given from various people.

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Message from Roy Wood

Matches played Saturday 8th Bexley Park &
Sunday 9th Horton Kirby September 2019

Hi All

What a good weekend it was!!!

A win at home against Bexley Park giving us 9 points was followed by a superb win away at Horton Kirby, 8 points. At the moment we are sitting in 6th place in the league and a win away at Halls in 2 weeks could see us reach the dizzy heights of 4th place, (here's hoping).

So a massive well done to all who took part, (including super sub Carmen who turned up to cheer us on), and thank you to the ladies for their support in these games.

I attach a photo below of the back drop to the Horton Kirby game which is one of my favourites of the grounds we visit.

More news tomorrow!

Thank You

Roy

Hesketh Park Bowling Club

Friday 16th August 2019

Joan & David Bassett 
Held a special event in aid of charity.

 They were sponsors for a Ladies Competition called
The Macmillan Trophy, 
Cream teas, prosecco, sandwiches and cakes were supplied.

Joan & David raised £300 from Cream Teas a raffle and Donations.
Thanks to Barbara & Jackie for organising the ladies game.

Joan would like to thank everyone that helped on the day.

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Winner Sue Tutton receiving the Trophy from Joan Bassett.

Alice & Wally Lewing Day

Sunday 11th August 2019

The Alice & Wally Lewing Day was well supported with some good bowling and lots of laughter.  The green was in great condition to play on.

We had a lovely salad lunch with lots of yummy deserts afterwards. In the afternoon there was also tea and cake for everyone.

Many thanks to Vicky and her family and all the volunteers that helped on the day.  Thank you for all the donations towards the food by members and friends of Hesketh Park.

The final was between Sue & Dave Tutton and Barbara & Vic Emson.

Congratulations to the winners Barbara & Vic Emson.

Thanks to Richard Competition Secretary for organising this event.

THE MACMILLAN TROPHY

Macmillan Singles Trophy
for Ladies on Friday 16th August 2019 
This Competition Starts at 2.00pm

​David and Joan Bassett
will be be providing an afternoon Cream Tea, 

including sandwiches & cakes about 4.00 pm.

Male Members and their partners, that are NOT playing are most welcome. Please try and attend this event as all proceeds go to the Macmillan Trust, this is such a good cause.  
Put your name on the sheet at the club

or text Joan Bassett on 07552 059363

or phone on 01322 225286 if you would like to play 

or would like an afternoon cream tea.

The cost will be £5.50 for the Cream Tea or £7.00 with a glass of
Prosecco included.​   Prosecco only £1.50 per glass.
This is a fund raising aftenoon so please support this event.​
Please sign up asap.
Thank you

Joan Bassett