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.

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.

Portchester Friendly March 2022

We played our first friendly in the new 2022 programme against Portchester at home on Wednesday 9^th 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 Chalky 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.

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.

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.)

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.

'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.

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. 

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

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: