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And we’re back! We were anticipating the possibility of some resumption of bowling this summer and were awaiting guidance from the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA). That guidance finally arrived at the weekend (the last possible moment!) and the Committee have met and agreed a way forward. The national guidance envisages a 4 step … Read more

Government Advice is that Bowling Greens can now open but, initially in Steps 1 and 2, only under restrictive conditions. Step 3, from 17 May at the earliest, is planned to allow larger groups and use of Clubhouses. The Club has undertaken a risk assessment and agreed the following guidance for members which must be … Read more

Even though we are not playing, the green still requires regular maintenance and, of course, we want it to be ready once things get going again. Normally we employ a contractor to scarify the green. This process removes dead and dying material and lets in air to stimulate growth. This year, the contractor kindly lent … Read more

Dear All Hope you are well and managing to cope with the current situation. To those of our colleagues who are perhaps not so well we wish you a speedy return to good health. This is just a brief update. Two weeks ago the mower broke down and we are awaiting a new part. As … Read more

And so the first week of re-opening the green is over! Eleven people used the green, some on two occasions, and more have booked for this week. The green is looking great and, despite conditions being variable due to the weather, everyone has enjoyed the chance to get rolling again. The main takeaway from this … Read more

Laura recently noticed a great many Peacock Butterfly caterpillars when she visited the green so I popped up there to take a look and get some photos. Sure enough, some nettles up behind the shelter were alive with them. Both Laura and I had the same reaction on first seeing them …. Ugh! But as … Read more

Government Advice is that Bowling Greens can now open but, initially in Phase 1, only under very restrictive conditions. The Club has undertaken a risk assessment and has agreed the following guidance which must be followed to protect our members and comply with the national restrictions set out in the British Crown Green Bowling Association … Read more

I walked up to the social club this afternoon and came across Bill who was working on the green. Our conversation covered many topics including wondering whether or not we would get to play at all this season. We both hoped for the best. Spookily, I found this in The Guardian when I got home: … Read more