We have been informed that Maureen Beattie sadly passed away earlier this week after suffering with cancer. Our condolences go out to her family and friends.
Maureen was a long standing member of the club and played in the Tameside Ladies and High Peak Mixed Pairs leagues.
The family has informed us her funeral will be a private affair. Donations can be made to cancer research.
The bowling leagues will be starting the season later than normal. Some are extending the season into October and dropping cup matches.
Tameside Vets – 19th May
Tameside Ladies – 2nd June
Stockport Vets – 3rd May
Longdendale – 8th May
High Peak Mixed Pairs – TBC
North Derbyshire – TBC
Click here for the latest statement from the British Crown Green Bowling Association about bowling in the new season.
Tameside council are reviewing a number of their leisure services, including the Etherow indoor bowling centre in Broadbottom which many of our bowlers use in the winter.
If you want to take part in their survey click on the link below.
As we enter a New Year, it’s time to look ahead positively to the 2021 outdoor bowls season.
Last year proved there is a great appetite for people to enjoy our sport in a Covid-friendly manner. Those clubs who did open their doors provided a hub within their community for their members and experienced good levels of participation.
We know that the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions have had a huge impact on people’s ability to play bowls. We know you have received a few surveys from us recently but this very short one will enable us to recognise how you are feeling and what support is needed to return, whilst building a national understanding of how different groups would prefer to be supported.
Jon Cockcroft, Bowls England Chief Executive, said: “When reflecting on 2020, it’s almost impossible to look beyond Covid-19 and its impact on our sport. Many outdoor bowls clubs remained closed, thousands of bowlers did not pick up a bowl in anger, the competitive season as we know it did not happen and the sport was affected financially at all levels of our game.
“We want to do everything possible to ensure that clubs can reopen safely in 2021 and that the bowling community can get back to bowls with confidence. Your feedback will be valuable to support the work are undertaking, in conjunction with the Bowls Development Alliance and the British Crown Green Bowling Association, to help make this happen.”
Mark Bircumshaw, British Crown Green Bowling Association Chief Executive said: “2020 has been the most challenging year and Bowls has been badly affected as all outdoor sports have. As we move into 2021 understanding how we reopen safely will be critical in getting our members back to the game we all love. Completing this survey will help us in conjunction with Bowls England and the Bowls Development Alliance to enable a safe return for all clubs across the Bowling community.”
The survey should take no longer than five minutes to complete and thank you in advance for your valuable contribution us to ensure that we can help to get you back on the green. Deadline for completed surveys is Sunday 28th February.
The club sends its condolences to the family of Dave Ellis whose father in law, Arnold, passed away on 28th November 2020. Arnold was a social member who used to play bowls with Dave most Saturday mornings. Dave and Arnold were also reqular attendees to our annual presentation social evening.
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Covid 19 Update – Click here
We were informed earlier today that Jim Capstick has sadly passed away after being admitted to hospital.
Our thoughts go out to his wife Anne and the rest of his family.
There are no details as yet about the funeral but given the restrictions due to Covid – 19 it is unlikely that club bowlers will be able to attend without informing the family first.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions the AGM will be held via Whatsapp video. If any member wishes to take part, please let us know and we will add you to the group.
Click here for the AGM agenda and supporting documents.
Due to the latest Covid -19 restrictions we will be closing the bowling green from 4th November. The green will re-open in April 2021.