The Green Team has now treated and killed a lot of the moss which we need to do in the effort to stop it getting on the green by footfall and wind blown spores.

The next move is to clear away the dead moss and re-edge the path around the green. Some tarmac areas will require repairs as a follow up to this operation. 

For the work to be completed during the green closure period the Green Team need some help. One suggestion is a weekend working party. Any able bodied members who would be willing to help at a future date (to be arranged) are asked to reply to Roger Gatland (roger.65@live.co.uk).

Resuming the Short Mat Programme has been reviewed by the Cat’s League Team Leaders and the RBC Directors.

COVID cases are still high but with there is hope that the Omicron peak has been passed. We have agreed that the Short Mat Programme should remain on hold for another week or two. Providing the COVID situation improves we will aim for a restart with a practice session on Tuesday 8th February, the League to commence the following week and Saturday Drives to restart on Saturday 12^th February.

New league participants are always welcome.

We will review this later in January and a further announcement will be issued.

With the current COVID-19 Omicron surge the Cat’s League Team Leaders and the Club Directors have exchanged views on the risk of re-starting Short Mat activities. These were planned to commence tomorrow – Tuesday 4^th January. It has been decided to cancel the Practice Session tomorrow and pause the start of the Short Mat League and Saturday Drives for the moment.

We will keep the situation under review. A further announcement will be made via e-mail and on the Club Website/Latest News and on our Facebook page in due course.

Here is the final Bowls Surrey Newsletter for 2021

Donyngs IBC have decided to cancel next Wednesday’s Spitfire League. This is due to the current COVID situation and concern about the large numbers of bowlers that would be in the club at the end of Session 1 and the start of Session 2.

Dear Members and Friends

Preparations are being finalised for this year’s event. Due to the current COVID-19 situation we ask all attendees to wear a mask in the Clubhouse unless you are consuming a cup of filter coffee, tea or a delicious sausage roll, mince pie or home-made cake!

The Clubhouse will be well ventilated. Although the heaters will be on, please wear warm clothing as the temperature will not be as cosy as usual.

So do join us for our final event of 2021. All proceeds are in aid of Club funds. See the attached flyer for full details. If you have any good quality surplus items to donate to the Bring & Buy table that would be appreciated

The 2021 League finished on 1st December with the Lions securing top place with a win over the Tigers. Well done to the Lions – team leader Alan Beaver, Brenda Avery and Gill Jarrett who played extra sessions after several team members had to withdraw.

Current 2022 plans are that a new pairs league will commence on 11th January. New teams will be drawn on 4th January after a practice session. All are welcome to this practice session which will start at 2 pm.

As we head into the final week of the league the latest table shows the Leopards and Lions vying for the top spot which will be decided on Tuesday (30th) and Wednesday (1st) when each of them play the potential wooden spoonists – Pumas and Tigers.

A new league will commence on Tuesday 11th January with new teams. On Tuesday 4th January there will be a practice session starting at 2pm. If you would like to try this version of the sport of bowls come along then or come to the Saturday Drive tomorrow or on Saturday 4th December.

Message from Ames:

Godstone can’t get a team on Wednesday so the Spitfire League match is cancelled on Wednesday . It may be rearranged or cancelled so further information is expected at a later date.