23/3/2022

Knockout Competition, Friday, 29 April 2022
Caroline Cahill is organising a Knockout Competition on Friday, 29 April 2022 starting at 10:30 so anyone interested in taking part should contact her by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). It will be a competition involving 32 people (16 pairs) which will be selected by a random draw of all entrants on the day. 

To start the competition, there will be 3 rounds of games with 6 ends followed by the final which will be 5 ends, the winners of which will be awarded the trophy. 

All pairs who lose their first match will then play for the 'Plate' competition so all players will play at least 2 games.

Light refreshments and hot snacks will be available. 

More details can be found HERE.

Geeti Granger
 11/3/2022

Flick Drummond MP visits the Clanfield Bowls & Sports Club
We were delighted when Flick Drummond (seen in the picture holding Chalky our Club mascot) accepted our invitation to visit the Club on 11 March 2022. Heavy rain put paid to a planned bowling taster session, but it didn’t pour cold water on us trumpeting our achievements to date.

Teresa Attlee and Michael Trippick outlined how the Club is organised, potential projects in the pipeline and how our future direction includes more Friendly bowls matches with other Clubs, as well as maintaining a busy programme of daytime and evening events to cater for all our members.

Teresa said that the Club is immensely grateful for the grant assistance it received from central government during the Covid-19 pandemic. She also expressed our thanks to the local East Hants District Councillors who have continued to support the Club to make improvements that have included purchasing kitchen equipment, children’s sized bowls, outdoor seating and tables.  

Flick enjoyed her tour of the premises and said she was impressed by the hard work and dedication shown by so many volunteers that has clearly made this such a successful Club in the heart of the local Community.

 

Flick Drummond with Teresa and Michael.

 
 16/3/2022

Portchester Friendly March 2022

We played our first friendly in the new 2022 programme against Portchester at home on Wednesday, 9 March. The weather was kind, the game thoroughly enjoyed by all, and Portchester were perfect guests and great fun. After the game the Portchester Captain wrote the following:

Hi Michael,
Thank you for your comments and the friendly match was thoroughly enjoyed by all our members.

Your club facilities are excellent, and your hospitality is second to none.

I have analysed the results and it made interesting reading. Clanfield were winning by 48 shots to Portchester's 33 shots after 8 ends. It just goes to show what a topsy turvy game Bowls can be.

Your gift of Chalkie was most appreciated and I will present him to our membership at our pre-season meeting on Saturday.

Finally, good luck on your club's journey. With your current organisation I feel sure that your Club will be a big success story.

Best Wishes

Dave (Winter league captain)

At the end the result was Portchester – 82, CBSC – 70. Our new Club Mascot, “Chalky” was presented for the first time to a visiting team and very well received. My thanks to all who were involved in making this a great day out.

Michael Trippick

Click HERE for photos.

 
1/3/2022

Stewards' 'Thank You' Evening for Volunteers
A Stewards' 'Thank You' Evening was held for our volunteers on Tuesday, 1 March 2022. Mike (Smith) opened the evening by showing a light-hearted video, created by Teresa, that illustrated the way we kept our spirits up during the past year. Click HERE to watch the video.

He continued by thanking all our volunteer stewards for the time they've given to the Club and the dedication they’ve shown while carrying out the tasks required to keep our members safe and to maintain all the H&S and COVID-19 regulations. Although the
COVID-related regulations have now been relaxed, Karen and Helen summarised the need to maintain the H&S regulations required of an organisation such as ours and the importance of meeting these requirements if we are to retain our 5* Hygiene rating. Glenda also reminded us of the importance of following the money related procedures so she can keep accurate and detailed accounts.

To round off the evening, after a final Big Thank You, we all enjoyed an excellent buffet and informal conversation.

Geeti Granger
28/2/2022

First 'Craft and a Cuppa' Monthly Gathering
Our first 'Craft and a Cuppa' morning, held on Monday, 28 February 2022, was a great success. Over 20 members and guests came along with their craft projects, including knitting, crocheting, bobble making, tapestry, patchwork and model making. Once work began, anyone walking into the Pavilion was greeted with a sea of people busily working and chatting away with fellow members/guests having a thoroughly good time. It was a joy to behold.

The next gathering is on Monday, 28 March 2022 so please add this date to your diary and come along to enjoy yourselves. (Photos to follow soon.)

Geeti Granger
12/2/2022

Music & Supper Night
A great evening was had by all, listening and dancing to Damiain Lodrick's singing and playing whilst enjoying their snacks and drinks. By the end of the evening everyone was on the dance floor having a great time. As 'a picture paints a thousand words' photos taken at the event can be found HERE.

Our grateful thanks to all members of our Entertainments Team for all their efforts to organise and run these very enjoyable events.

Geeti Granger
9/2/2022

'Craft and a Cuppa' Monthly Gathering (Last Monday of each month)
We are starting a 'Craft and a Cuppa' open morning on the last Monday of each month, starting on Monday, 28 February 2022. Tracey Wilkins will be hosting the first event in the Bowls Pavilion and would love to see you there anytime between 10:00 and 13:00.

Whether it's needle crafts such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, needle felting or model making that interest you, just bring your materials along to this relaxed setting. If you are looking for inspiration or guidance, or you just fancy a cuppa anyway, come along and see what others are doing and take it from there.

We hope you can make this a regular date in your diary.

Geeti Granger
1/12/2021

CBSC Climate and Environment Policy
CBSC adopted a Climate and Environment Policy in December 2021. It reads:

A changing climate has profound implications for the lives of everyone today and for future generations as well. In keeping with the EHDC Climate and Environment Strategy 2020-2025, CBSC is committed to ensuring that any decisions we make about our facilities or our working practices, consider the impact on the environment, with the aim of keeping our carbon emissions as low as is reasonably practicable. 

Teresa Attlee
 2/11/2021

Debbie Martin wins the U3A Trophy, 16 October 2021
Debbie Martin won the coveted Open Bowls Championship, U3A, in Javea, Spain beating Michael Masson, Dad, en route to a star winning performance

PhotoDebbie Martin wins U3A Trophy
 
 20/10/2021 Highlights of the 2021 AGM

A copy of the minutes for our recent AGM which was held on Wednesday,
29 September 2021, is on the notice board in the Pavilion and can be found HERE. Below are the highlights:

Opening

Michael opened the meeting by welcoming the 45 members who attended and acknowledged the apologies sent by 20 members. He then reminded everyone that, although he will remain a Trustee he is not standing for re-election as Chairman & Club Secretary.

 

COVID-19

Past 18 months have been most unusual because of the pandemic. Safety of our members has been a main priority so we have adhered to HMG’s regulations as closely as possible.

 

Finances

Examined 2020-21 accounts were reviewed.

COVID-19 had an adverse impact on subscription income, entertainment & catering, open days and marketing initiatives. Grants of c£30K allowed us to cover this loss of income and also make some improvements.

Current status of accounts for 2021-22 show a conservative surplus of £2400.

 

Rule Change

Proposed rule change to Section 2.2 was approved so it now reads:

Where a person who was not a Member in any part of any preceding Subscription Year joins after 31 May, the subscription for the period up to next 31 March may be a reduced amount as decided time to time by the Management Committee.

 

Membership

Membership numbers, having dropped from 250 during our first year because of COVID-19, are on the rise again. We had 146 members at the time of the AGM.

 

Management Committee

David Charleton was elected as our new Chairman and warmly welcomed to this role by all. Current members of the Management Committee were re-elected.

 

Milestone Achievements

  • Maintained 5-star catering certificate and alcohol licence.
  • Improved kitchen facilities.
  • Resolved many ‘snags'.
  • Awarded c£30K grants which were used for PPE, sanitation equipment, dispensers & signage, new shed, wooden bench, Bowls Buddy wheelchair + ramps, widening pathways, outdoor tables, awning and a contribution to ongoing overheads.
  • Shortlisted for Bowls England Story of the Year 2020 Award.

 

Bowling Activities

  • Organised Pairs & Triples matches twice a week.
  • Held 7 friendly matches against local clubs–some at home and some away.
  • Singles Ladders Competitions.
  • More Roll Ups, Knock-out Competitions, Internal Fun Competitions and Friendlies against local clubs will be organised going forward.

 

Plans for
2021-22

Portsmouth & District League

  • Members decided not to join the P&D League for the 2022 season.

 

 

Entertainments Programme

  • Weekly Games Evenings to start again on Wednesday,
    6 October 2021.
  • First quiz to be held on Saturday, 9 October 2021.
  • Future events include more quiz nights, bridge, coffee mornings, cream teas and TV specials.

 

 

Facilities Improvements

  • Improvements being considered include additional awning and solar panels.

 

 

Lottery & Fundraising

  • 3 ways to raise funds for our Club are EHDC lottery, easyFundraising and AmazonSmile (see full details on our Support Us page).
  • We receive 50p for each ticket purchased for the EHDC Lottery and linked to us. We are on track to receive c£900.00 this year.
  • Percentage of purchase price spent through AmazonSmile and easyFundraising is donated to our Club if you register to support us.

 

Challenges 

Clanfield Junior Football Club

  • Expected start date is September 2022.
  • Need to plan for sharing some facilities in Pavilion.

 

 

Increasing Membership

  • Mailshot to previous members.
  • Survey current members to ask how we can encourage them to bowl more and attend entertainment events.
  • Consider the need to open more days.
  • Marketing initiative, including leaflet drop.

 

Presentation & Thanks

Michael was thanked sincerely for his devotion to our Club since it’s conception. He was presented with an engraved, glass trophy.

Kathy Trippick, Michael’s wife, was also thanked for all the support she has given Michael and our Club and was presented with a bouquet of flowers.

Geeti Granger
31/5/2021

Grant Application for a Second Bowls Wheelchair
One of our aims, as an inclusive Bowls Club, is to make the game of bowls accessible to those with a mobility problem as well as to those who are able bodied. Our bowls Club is one of the few clubs in the country to offer the use of s bowls wheelchair to give our members greater self-sufficiency to enjoy the game of all-weather bowls. Toyota GB has teamed up with Paralympics GB and Jonnie Peacock to launch Parasport, an online hub to empower disabled people to become m ore active. The Toyota Parasport Fund supports the purchase of specialist disabled equipment. If our grant application is successful, we are hoping to purchase a second bowls wheelchair (battery propelled). The details of our registration are on the Parasport website.

Teresa Attlee
24/5/2021
Radio Interview
Phill Humphries recently interviewed Michael Trippick for Petersfield's Shine Radio. To get a feel for the philosophy and ambience of the Club just click on the link to listen to the short Interview.
Geeti Granger
 21/5/2021
Catering Facilities
We are very excited to announce the opening of our catering facilities. Initially, we plan to be open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00-20:00, subject to volunteer help being available. Following the relaxation of restrictions we are now allowed a limited number of members inside our Pavilion so we are starting by selling tea/coffee and snacks. As and when further lockdown easing is confirmed we hope to offer a more extensive menu including hot food. We will also be launching a new programme of events, including the popular quizzes.
Helen Glover
1/3/2021
Outdoor Improvements at the Bowls Club
As we reported in the Newsletter in December, during the Coronavirus pandemic we are continuing to do our best to respond to the challenges of encouraging Members to play bowls again or to volunteer. One area where we have been active is in making various improvements to the outside space, both to counteract the temporary loss of the Pavilion, as well as to provide better utility all year round. In December 2020, the new bowls shed (with its small ramp) was safely installed at the foot of the disabled pathway to give better access to all. In future, we will be storing the bowls equipment in the new shed and using the existing shed for storage of the heavy rink-cleaning and gardening equipment. In January 2021, we took delivery of a new bench that we purchased using funds contributed by Sport England. In recognition of their support during these difficult times, the plaque on the bench is dedicated to their generosity. In early March 2021, two rows of paving slabs will be laid to increase by a further 1200mm the usable width of the walkway that runs in front of the Pavilion. Subject to receiving planning permission, we are also planning to install a fully retractable dark green awning (3000mm x 2000m projection) on the brickwork above the windows to the right of the bi-fold doors (facing the rinks) to provide some cover against light rain and sunshine.
Finally, we are grateful for the recent support from Councillor Evans and Councillor Denton enabling us to purchase five new wooden round tables with seats that we will position along the newly extended walkway. We all look forward to the day when we can enjoy some outdoor conviviality in addition to the activity on the bowling rinks.
Teresa Attlee

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