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.

This popular event returns this year. Please come and bring a friend! See the flyer for further information.

Items for the Bring’N’Buy stall and Christmas Draw prizes are very welcome. These can be left in the clubhouse on Friday mornings or most Tuesday/Wednesday or Saturday afternoons (not Weds 7th Nov) or brought on the day. Thank you to those who have already donated items.

CATS LEAGUE The current schedule will finish on 1st December. There will be no further fixtures in 2021. There will be a practice session on Tuesday 4th January. Just turn up if you want to play. Team leaders will stay afterwards and draw for new teams to rectify the current imbalance and add any new …

We have 20 attendees signed up so far. There is still room for more winners, finalists and partners to attend. So please let Lyn or Sam know you would like to add your name. See notice for e-mail addresses.

Many thanks to those members who have offered to bring a cake. We will have ample supplies now.

If you would like a commemorative certificate as a winner or finalist and haven’t ordered one then you need to do this by Wednesday 10th November.

Please note that Donyngs IBC now have caterers and the Spitfire League matches will be followed by sandwiches & cakes and players will now be charged £6 so PLEASE BRING THE CORRENT MONEY!!!

Extract from Donyngs IBC Newsletter:

We have been asked to publish the dates of future rounds of the Spitfire League. These are:

Spitfire League – Wednesdays

November 3^rd 4.30 pm v Purley Bury

November 17^th 2.00 pm v Godstone

December 15^th 4.30 pm v Banstead Rainbow

January 26th 2.00 pm v Purley Bury

February 9th 4.30 pm v Godstone

March 16^th 2.00 pm Finals

Colin Hibbs – Saturdays/Sundays

See Donyngs IBC website – Fixtures

The Committee has decided to hold the AGM in person at the clubhouse on Thursday 21st October at 7pm.The start time is 30 minutes earlier than that shown on the rear cover of the Fixture Card. All the AGM papers have been sent to members who have email and a paper copy will be offered …