News From the Club Secretary
Monday, 21st October 2024
Useful information for club members
Presentation Night
Presentation Night took place last Friday, the 18th of October, at the Auctioneer. The evening was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by the 68 members and guests who attended. The attendance was similar to last year. Congratulations to all the prize winners. It was nice to see several of our newer members picking up trophies. Hopefully more members will enter the club competitions next year. Presentation Night next year will take place at the Auctioneer on Friday the 17th of October.
Coffee Mornings – Joker & Monthly Draw
Some of those who participate may not be aware that the annual subscriptions of £12 for the Joker and also £12 for the Monthly Draw are now due. The Joker subscription should be paid to John Proctor and the Monthly Draw subscription to John Sibley. In respect of the Monthly Draw 63% have paid, there are still 28 members yet to pay. There are 14 numbers still available for anyone who would like to join in.
Winter Social Activities
Just a reminder of the planned programme of social events over the next few months:
Saturday 16th November – Domino Drive (a poster is up in the Bower)
Saturday 7th December – Christmas Party (a poster will be going up shortly)
Saturday 18th January – Bingo Night
Saturday 24th February – Quiz Night
Saturday 23th March – Ukulele Music Night
Club Tour 2025
Just a reminder that a £50 deposit is required from everyone who has their names down to go on the tour and should be paid to the Tour Treasurer, Pat Backhouse, at the November Coffee Morning on the 2nd of November.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AGM is to be held on Monday the 25th November at 7pm in the Bower. The Agenda, together with the previous year's Minutes, the 2023/24 Accounts, and the Secretary's Annual Report will be circulated shortly. Items for discussion under Agenda items 3 (Matters Arising from the 2023 AGM) and 10 (Any Other Business) must be received by the Hon. Secretary no later than Sunday 24th November. Please note only matters under these items which have been brought to the attention of the Secretary prior to the meeting will be discussed at the meeting.
League Team Performances 2024
The club competes in five leagues. Our performances this year are summarised as follows:
The team in the Over 55’s Carliol League finished runners-up to Subscription who emerged as the winners. Our thanks to Mike Scott for acting as Team Captain.
The team in the Carliol Thursday League finished in 6th position out of the 10 clubs who participated. Courtfield emerged as the winners. Our thanks to John Proctor for acting as Team Captain.
The Men’s team in the Stan Bragg League finished in 9th position out of the 13 clubs who participated. Caldbeck again emerged as the winners. Our thanks to John Sibley for acting as Team Captain.
The Ladies team in the Cumbria Ladies League finished in 6th position in the league. Wigton again emerged as the winners. Our thanks to Hazel Jefferson for acting as Team Captain.
The Second Division of the Eden Valley Mixed Triples League was won by Wetheral. Promoted!! Our thanks to David White for acting as Team Captain and well done all those members who participated..
Short Mat Bowls
The 2024/25 season commenced on the 1st of October. There are 3 sessions per week – Tuesdays 1.30-3.30, Wednesdays 7.00-9-00, and Fridays 7.00-9.00. Playing fees are £2 per session with tea/coffee & biscuits provided. The annual subscription is £10 to be paid before the end of October. Membership is limited to 40 members. The first Thursday evening league match took place on the 10th October at West End and Wetheral were victorious!
Club Uniforms
Lesley Hewson is responsible for ordering club polo shirts, jackets and gilets and would like to know if any members would like to place an order in readiness for the new outdoor season. If so, enter your name with your order on the list on the club notice board in the Bower where there are pictures of the shirts etc, and a measurement chart. Alternatively contact Lesley direct on 01228/561210 or 07548665450 or by email on lhewson50@gmail.com. Don't delay as Lesley is about to put in an order.
Annual Subscription
In accordance with the club rules the annual subscription for full members (£70) and social members (£10) is due to be paid on or before the 1st March next year. The payment options are as follows:
Online - Barclays Bank
- Sort Code 20-18-47
- Account No. 30935549
- Payee name - Wetheral Bowling Club
Cheque – made out to “Wetheral Bowling Club”
Cash
If at all possible please pay online in February, otherwise at the coffee morning on the 1st of March. Should any member not wish to renew their membership I would be grateful if you would let me know please as soon as possible.
Thank you. Enjoy your Xmas & New Year!