Metheringham Bowls Club Summer 2008

On 29 March many of our members met up at the Martin Moor Golf Club for our annual dinner. We all had a lovely evening, and the food was beautifully prepared and presented - so 5 stars to all at the Golf Club for giving us such a wonderful evening. We were even treated to a few *taped" songs from the "Billinger (Billinghay for those who are not from this area) Roughs" to see us on our way!

On the following Friday, 4 April we joined forces with the Football Club to stage a Race Night at the Star and Garter. It was a huge success for all concerned, and we would like to convey our thanks to all the members of the football club, who helped us - especially Pete Ford, Roger Dawson and John Wood. And as usual, we owe special thanks to Butch, the landlord of the Star and Garter, for allowing us to use his facilities, not just on this occasion, but also for committee meetings throughout the winter. Thank you, Butch!

On Sunday 20 April, our green was officially opened for the 2008 summer season. Of course, it rained, but the hardy people who turned up (from Metheringham Bowls Club and also from Dunston Bowls Club), managed to play a 12 end Bowls Drive so it was not a complete wash-out!

We had a Coffee Morning on Saturday 26 April, and that was also successful - bearing in mind we have had to buy various pieces of equipment for the green, during the closed season, these events have kept us afloat. We plan to hold another Coffee Morning at the end of the summer season, probably on a Saturday in September so watch out for the posters!

Now, the summer bowling season is fully underway. As Dunston Bowls Club has joined with us, this season, it means that we are participating in no less than 10 different leagues - so our green keeper, Maurice White, is very busy, but as usual, he manages to keep the green in excellent condition and whenever possible he tries to let people who wish to play in competitions, play on the rinks they want.

As usual, if you would like to play Bowls, please contact me for details.

Dawn Smith (01526 320502) or at dawnsmith@homecall.co.uk