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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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.

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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.

CONFIRMED BOOKINGS BELOW
Thursday 22 October 12 pm. CL/ML
Sunday 25 October 11 am.  JI/AB/JI

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As of October 2020 you can still book a 1 hour bowling green slot by emailing bowlingmanorpark@yahoo.com or by texting/phoning 07763 973396. All bookings of up to 4 players will be allocated to the top green, unless you say otherwise. I.e one single booking of 4 players or 2 separate bookings of 2 players. Please indicate i) Your name ii) The names of anyone else bowling with you, iii) The date/day/time you wish to play, iv) Your contact details. We will then confirm your booking and update our website, to avoid any double bookings. 
Click here for the Phase 2 guidelines issued by the BCGBA which we have previously issued to all our members. In agreeing to play it is expected that you read and comply with the guidance. In addition we request that you clean/sanitise your hands or wear gloves when entering and exiting the green and refrain from touching the railings surrounding the green. As the bowling green is in a public park, you are requested to practice social distancing with people in the park.

(Social members given a 6 point start)
Simon Turner 21 Linda Thomas 3
Jane Ingerson 21 Jim Capstick 4
John Horlock 21 Anne Donoghue 14
Lawrence Shirley 21 Neal Linsky 18
John Billing 21 Dave Thomas 7
Anthony Brierley 14 Luke Jones 21
Dave Whitehead 18 Anne Donoghue 21

Congratulations to Manor Park who beat Gamesley 246 – 194 over 2 legs. First leg 6 Sept: Gamesley 99 Manor Park 101. Second Leg 13 Sept: Manor Park 145 Gamesley 95.

The weather may have been bad, but the bowling certainly made up for it. We had three thrilling games between four of our bowlers. It was great to see the social bowlers in action, particularly as it’s their first season.

Results:  
Final A:   Luke Jones 21 Linda Thomas 14
Final B:  John Horlock 21 Jane Ingerson 8
Doubles Final:  Luke Jones/Jane Ingerson 21  Linda Thomas/John Horlock 20

Click here for details of the groups and photos.

Since the lifting of the Coronavirus restrictions the club has received a number of new membership forms, which is great news for the club, but also for those new members to get out in the open air again.

Social Membership normally costs £12 per annum, but this year the club is offering FREE membership to all NEW social bowlers.  So if you’ve never been a member of our club before, all you need to do is print off an application form. Please scan or take a photograph of the completed form and email it to bowlingmanorpark@yahoo.com .  If you’re not on email please ring our secretary, Bryan Buckland on 07547 593796.