16 Apr
8 DAYS TO OPENING
15 Apr
9 DAYS TO OPENING
Saturday Roll Ups will start at 2 pm this season
14 Apr
10 DAYS TO OPENING
Provisional Handbook being prepared which you can view on the Calendar Page, I expect this to change as Lockdown eases and more events are planned
PICTURES ON THIS NEWS PAGE HAVE NOW BEEN MOVED TO THE GALLERY
13 Apr
11 DAYS TO OPENING
It has been decided to run The Hendy Shield on Wed 26 May at 2pm All welcome put your name on the list on the Ladies Board or send a message on the Contact Page
12 Apr
12 DAYS TO OPENING
11 Apr
13 DAYS TO OPENING
10 Apr
14 DAYS TO OPENING
9 Apr
15 DAYS TO OPENING
8 Apr
16 DAYS TO OPENING
After a Sub Committee meeting it is hoped to run the Muddiman on the afternoons of APRIL 26,27,28,29,30 (there will be a paper list in the Club corridor) but please submit your name on the Contact us page or ring Mike
Also it is intended to start the Monday Morning Triples soon, same as above there will be a paper list in the Corridor but please submit your name on the Contact Us page or ring Mike
7 Apr
17 DAYS TO OPENING 29 names on list
Thanks also to Lloyd and Ray with help from Dave Turner the Slabs around the Green are smart once again
Thanks to Lloyd and Barry the Ladies Case stand/ Seat/Table is just awaiting the opening of the Carpet shop for the top finish
16 Apr
8 DAYS TO OPENING
15 Apr
9 DAYS TO OPENING
Saturday Roll Ups will start at 2 pm this season
14 Apr
10 DAYS TO OPENING
Provisional Handbook being prepared which you can view on the Calendar Page, I expect this to change as Lockdown eases and more events are planned
PICTURES ON THIS NEWS PAGE HAVE NOW BEEN MOVED TO THE GALLERY
13 Apr
11 DAYS TO OPENING
It has been decided to run The Hendy Shield on Wed 26 May at 2pm All welcome put your name on the list on the Ladies Board or send a message on the Contact Page
12 Apr
12 DAYS TO OPENING
11 Apr
13 DAYS TO OPENING
10 Apr
14 DAYS TO OPENING
9 Apr
15 DAYS TO OPENING
8 Apr
16 DAYS TO OPENING
After a Sub Committee meeting it is hoped to run the Muddiman on the afternoons of APRIL 26,27,28,29,30 (there will be a paper list in the Club corridor) but please submit your name on the Contact us page or ring Mike
Also it is intended to start the Monday Morning Triples soon, same as above there will be a paper list in the Corridor but please submit your name on the Contact Us page or ring Mike
7 Apr
17 DAYS TO OPENING 29 names on list
Thanks also to Lloyd and Ray with help from Dave Turner the Slabs around the Green are smart once again
Thanks to Lloyd and Barry the Ladies Case stand/ Seat/Table is just awaiting the opening of the Carpet shop for the top finish
18 DAYS TO OPENING 27names on list
6 Apr Sad news
Just heard the news of the death of former member Frank McGinnity 23 Mar aged 88
Funeral 12 noon 9th April St Boniface Church Shirley
27 Mar Pavilion Roof now completed
6 Apr Sad news
Just heard the news of the death of former member Frank McGinnity 23 Mar aged 88
Funeral 12 noon 9th April St Boniface Church Shirley
27 Mar Pavilion Roof now completed
26 Mar
Now 24 names for Opening Day , keep adding your names, I am sure that half a game will be enough for me , if I can last that long, it's been a long time
22 Mar Progress on the Pavilion
Now 24 names for Opening Day , keep adding your names, I am sure that half a game will be enough for me , if I can last that long, it's been a long time
22 Mar Progress on the Pavilion
22 Mar Pavilion Roof Top photo shows old perished roof sheets removed to expose the battens. Lower photo new laminated steel sheets in place on the Harland Crescent side.
More to follow
Opening Day proposed for 24 April 2.30 so far 14 names on the Rinkbook list There will be just 24 playing places so we may have to share the game to give everyone a chance to bowl
6 Mar B E issues thoughts for reopening still awaiting confirmation
No inside until 17 May No further Short Mat this Spring
We have provisionally decided to make Opening Day 24 April so Rink booking Online again for the first 3 weeks max 6 on rink
On Monday 8th March we will be attending a Sport England briefing on ‘Return to Play’ with sport-specific guidance expected from the government via DCMS by Monday 29th March, which is the same day as Step 1 of the government roadmap. At Step 1 we expect affiliated clubs to be able to open and play to return based on the ‘Rule of 6’ and from 12th April Step 2 is likely to allow outdoor catering on site, changing rooms to be open and the easing of travel restrictions. Step 3 from Monday 17th May means larger groups should be able to gather at clubs and inside catering to take place with restrictions and, finally, Step 4 from Monday 21st June should allow the easing of all restrictions
2 Mar S&D MEN Free Competitions this year in place of last years Jubilee all entries will need to be done on line
Competitions available for entry Singles, Veteran Singles, Under 25s, Pairs, Benevolent Pairs, Triples, Fours All entries must be by 16 th May and can be done on line by individuals by electronic form on the S & D Website
Assistance can be given by sending a message on the Clubs website 'Contact Us ' page
28 Feb S&D MEN will be discussing Affiliation fees
Derek Place10:18 AM (15 minutes ago)
Dear AllFurther to the 'throwaway' line by Dave Rowan for the treasurer to look at the accounts and see whether any compromise on fees could be made in view of the current financial position of clubs, I can confirm that the treasurer, together with the Finance sub committee have met and are making recommendations regarding fees for 2021.
Now comes the BUT! Fees etc have to be approved at General Meetings so it has been agreed that a Special General Meeting will be virtually held and conducted by email. Thus the meeting will be deemed to have been held on Monday 15th March 2021 and you are ALL urged to reply to the following proposals, by email back to me please.
Proposal 1: That Capitation fees be set at Zero, Nil, Nothing, Nada for the 2021 season. (You are reminded that we have already agreed to not charge for competition entries in 2021. The only fees that will be charged are the Club Affiliation: £25 per club, Championship league fee: £25.00 per team, Combination rink league fee: £20.00 per team, Combination triples league fee: £15.00, match fee: £8.00.
Proposal 2: That said fees shall not be due until 31st May 2021. Invoices will be sent out on the 1st May. By agreeing to this proposal Rule 4 of the Constitution is temporarily suspended!
As I said (wrote) earlier please respond by email by the 15th March 2021 (Any votes cast after this date will not be considered but may still be charged!!!).
Warm regards and looking forward to a playing season
Derek Place
Meetings Secretary S&DBA
23 Feb
Bowls England issues a letter with hopes for 2021 season
However the guidance for limit of 2 households and max 6 people from 29 March seems to have limiting restrictions until 17 May awaiting further guidance. SEE LETTER in COVID BOWLING PAGE above
Possibility of Opening Green on 24 th April under Covid conditions with limited singles or pairs with electronic Rink booking as last season Clubroom not open until 17 th May
20 Feb
Civil Service colleague bowler Dave Cutler is selling off his Bowls shop stock in Devon
On Ebay click on the word advanced which is to the right of the 'Search ' box Then scroll down to sellers and select 'only show items from' and enter 'davidc945' then click search
Fill your boots If you buy more than 2 David will discount the postage so send him an email to agree discount before you buy Mike
5 Feb
Bowls England announces the cancellation of all British Isles events for the 2021 season with the aim to promote use of local clubs , however We are still planning for a full competitive season including national competitions and national championships---more to follow
On Monday 8th March we will be attending a Sport England briefing on ‘Return to Play’ with sport-specific guidance expected from the government via DCMS by Monday 29th March, which is the same day as Step 1 of the government roadmap. At Step 1 we expect affiliated clubs to be able to open and play to return based on the ‘Rule of 6’ and from 12th April Step 2 is likely to allow outdoor catering on site, changing rooms to be open and the easing of travel restrictions. Step 3 from Monday 17th May means larger groups should be able to gather at clubs and inside catering to take place with restrictions and, finally, Step 4 from Monday 21st June should allow the easing of all restrictions
More to follow
Opening Day proposed for 24 April 2.30 so far 14 names on the Rinkbook list There will be just 24 playing places so we may have to share the game to give everyone a chance to bowl
6 Mar B E issues thoughts for reopening still awaiting confirmation
No inside until 17 May No further Short Mat this Spring
We have provisionally decided to make Opening Day 24 April so Rink booking Online again for the first 3 weeks max 6 on rink
On Monday 8th March we will be attending a Sport England briefing on ‘Return to Play’ with sport-specific guidance expected from the government via DCMS by Monday 29th March, which is the same day as Step 1 of the government roadmap. At Step 1 we expect affiliated clubs to be able to open and play to return based on the ‘Rule of 6’ and from 12th April Step 2 is likely to allow outdoor catering on site, changing rooms to be open and the easing of travel restrictions. Step 3 from Monday 17th May means larger groups should be able to gather at clubs and inside catering to take place with restrictions and, finally, Step 4 from Monday 21st June should allow the easing of all restrictions
2 Mar S&D MEN Free Competitions this year in place of last years Jubilee all entries will need to be done on line
Competitions available for entry Singles, Veteran Singles, Under 25s, Pairs, Benevolent Pairs, Triples, Fours All entries must be by 16 th May and can be done on line by individuals by electronic form on the S & D Website
Assistance can be given by sending a message on the Clubs website 'Contact Us ' page
28 Feb S&D MEN will be discussing Affiliation fees
Derek Place10:18 AM (15 minutes ago)
Dear AllFurther to the 'throwaway' line by Dave Rowan for the treasurer to look at the accounts and see whether any compromise on fees could be made in view of the current financial position of clubs, I can confirm that the treasurer, together with the Finance sub committee have met and are making recommendations regarding fees for 2021.
Now comes the BUT! Fees etc have to be approved at General Meetings so it has been agreed that a Special General Meeting will be virtually held and conducted by email. Thus the meeting will be deemed to have been held on Monday 15th March 2021 and you are ALL urged to reply to the following proposals, by email back to me please.
Proposal 1: That Capitation fees be set at Zero, Nil, Nothing, Nada for the 2021 season. (You are reminded that we have already agreed to not charge for competition entries in 2021. The only fees that will be charged are the Club Affiliation: £25 per club, Championship league fee: £25.00 per team, Combination rink league fee: £20.00 per team, Combination triples league fee: £15.00, match fee: £8.00.
Proposal 2: That said fees shall not be due until 31st May 2021. Invoices will be sent out on the 1st May. By agreeing to this proposal Rule 4 of the Constitution is temporarily suspended!
As I said (wrote) earlier please respond by email by the 15th March 2021 (Any votes cast after this date will not be considered but may still be charged!!!).
Warm regards and looking forward to a playing season
Derek Place
Meetings Secretary S&DBA
23 Feb
Bowls England issues a letter with hopes for 2021 season
However the guidance for limit of 2 households and max 6 people from 29 March seems to have limiting restrictions until 17 May awaiting further guidance. SEE LETTER in COVID BOWLING PAGE above
Possibility of Opening Green on 24 th April under Covid conditions with limited singles or pairs with electronic Rink booking as last season Clubroom not open until 17 th May
20 Feb
Civil Service colleague bowler Dave Cutler is selling off his Bowls shop stock in Devon
On Ebay click on the word advanced which is to the right of the 'Search ' box Then scroll down to sellers and select 'only show items from' and enter 'davidc945' then click search
Fill your boots If you buy more than 2 David will discount the postage so send him an email to agree discount before you buy Mike
5 Feb
Bowls England announces the cancellation of all British Isles events for the 2021 season with the aim to promote use of local clubs , however We are still planning for a full competitive season including national competitions and national championships---more to follow
On Monday 8th March we will be attending a Sport England briefing on ‘Return to Play’ with sport-specific guidance expected from the government via DCMS by Monday 29th March, which is the same day as Step 1 of the government roadmap. At Step 1 we expect affiliated clubs to be able to open and play to return based on the ‘Rule of 6’ and from 12th April Step 2 is likely to allow outdoor catering on site, changing rooms to be open and the easing of travel restrictions. Step 3 from Monday 17th May means larger groups should be able to gather at clubs and inside catering to take place with restrictions and, finally, Step 4 from Monday 21st June should allow the easing of all restrictions
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3 rd Feb
With great sadness short mat bowler Lynne Burns has died from cancer 15 th January
ORDER OF SERVICE pdf or publisher symbol above
30 th Jan
Memorial service for Janice Entwistle will be held on 5 February 2021 for further information please contact granddaughter Gillian mob. 07855291713 or home 01256359499
28 th Jan received a thank you to Keith and Mike and all at Pirrie Park from Clic Sargent for our cheque of £152
27 th Jan
S&D men have had a zoom style AGM details will be on the S&D website but one item noted was that there will be no Southampton Open Tournament this year, shame as I am sure that this would have been my year especially with all the practice that I have put in !!!!!!!
Keep safe until we have all had the jab
I have had a few enquiries from members wishing to pay 2021 subs. At this time it is acceptable to hold your payment until the Clubroom is open again.
Subject to the previous 'AGM' set figures ,see AGM page above, or your wish to pay the Full Fee please make any cheques payable to Pirrie Park Bowling Club and post to the Club or drop in the letter box.
These will be collected frequently and banked as suitable. Thanks
19 Jan
Sad news
Former Lady bowler Janice Entwistle died in hospital today
7 Jan
The Club collection plus funds held with the Treasurer have been sent to Clic Sargent for our charity for Jeans Place as our 2020 charity. A cheque for £152 has been posted.
The Committee have also agreed to extend this charity for a further 12 months as the usual collections have not been made during 2020
4 Jan Tier 5 Total Lockdown
Bring on the Summer
26 Dec Tier 4 NEW LOCKDOWN WEEK 9
10 th DEC
Provisional AGM minutes published on Temp AGM page above
With great sadness short mat bowler Lynne Burns has died from cancer 15 th January
ORDER OF SERVICE pdf or publisher symbol above
30 th Jan
Memorial service for Janice Entwistle will be held on 5 February 2021 for further information please contact granddaughter Gillian mob. 07855291713 or home 01256359499
28 th Jan received a thank you to Keith and Mike and all at Pirrie Park from Clic Sargent for our cheque of £152
27 th Jan
S&D men have had a zoom style AGM details will be on the S&D website but one item noted was that there will be no Southampton Open Tournament this year, shame as I am sure that this would have been my year especially with all the practice that I have put in !!!!!!!
Keep safe until we have all had the jab
I have had a few enquiries from members wishing to pay 2021 subs. At this time it is acceptable to hold your payment until the Clubroom is open again.
Subject to the previous 'AGM' set figures ,see AGM page above, or your wish to pay the Full Fee please make any cheques payable to Pirrie Park Bowling Club and post to the Club or drop in the letter box.
These will be collected frequently and banked as suitable. Thanks
19 Jan
Sad news
Former Lady bowler Janice Entwistle died in hospital today
7 Jan
The Club collection plus funds held with the Treasurer have been sent to Clic Sargent for our charity for Jeans Place as our 2020 charity. A cheque for £152 has been posted.
The Committee have also agreed to extend this charity for a further 12 months as the usual collections have not been made during 2020
4 Jan Tier 5 Total Lockdown
Bring on the Summer
26 Dec Tier 4 NEW LOCKDOWN WEEK 9
10 th DEC
Provisional AGM minutes published on Temp AGM page above
8 Dec
Above Ray & Barry continuing with painting and storage construction in the Gents changing room
Below Lloyd with high level painting in the newly floored equipment room
Above Ray & Barry continuing with painting and storage construction in the Gents changing room
Below Lloyd with high level painting in the newly floored equipment room
2 Dec Tier 2 NEW LOCKDOWN WEEK 5
26 Nov
Unfortunately not the confirmation that we wanted so it looks like we will remain closed until we are elevated to Tier 1. It would seem that the Club will remain closed through the Christmas period. Please take advantage to add your message to the Xmas page above by sending your message on the 'Contact Us' page above
26 Nov Awaiting P M official announcement
25 Nov Information papers posted to all full members regarding the substitute meeting for AGM
We have received a thank you from the Royal British Legion that the Poppy collection in the Club collected £33.84 even though we were not in attendance very much, thanks and well done.
24 NOV
Awaiting teir structure for opening but it does not look good
LATEST
After the Government announcement the Club will close again from Thursday 5th November, Staff will again be furloughed under the revised scheme.
Those members wishing to stand for Office should now enter their request on the 'Contact Us' page (see Temporary AGM page above)
7 November
Below work in progress in Ladies changing room, including repainting lower locker doors
Below work in progress in Ladies changing room, including repainting lower locker doors
Below work in progress Gents changing room including refurbishment of lower lockers and construction of case standing spaces
Above The new Canopy now completed
OCT 31 Gents changing room now refloored. lockers put in place, yet to be installed and old floor lockers to be refurbished thanks to Barry, Ray and Lloyd. Both centre bowls case storage seat/tables to be constructed
OCT 25 Short Mat Roll Up sessions running well Tue, Wed and Sat
Ladies Locker Room now refloored and 15 new lockers fitted just awaiting the centre section and waiting for Gents lockers (temporary store) moving to refloored Gents changing room this week
CORONAVIRUS LATEST WEEK 28
29 September Another season ends, what a strange year. Work in progress , the Canopy outside the Clubroom is nearing completion thanks to Mike Shilley, Barry Digweed,Lloyd Blackford and Mark Inder and the major refit of the Changing rooms is well advanced with clearing the lockers and repainting thanks to Barry Digweed, Mark Inder,Lloyd Blackford and Ray Alexander with Mo Hawkins, Katherine Page and Sue Digweed. When repainting complete the Floor will be relaid and New lockers fitted.
If government restrictions allow Short Mat will start 13 October with roll ups on Tue Wed eve and Sat pm. Book your space on the Rinkbook by 'Contact Us' or by phoning the Secretary
BINGO will start this Friday 2 Oct at 8 pm
23 September
Changes at the Club due to increased Government restrictions.
The usual hand hygiene must be maintained and you will be temperature tested and listed on entry
You will need to wear masks entering the Club until you are seated at numbered tables, please make a note of your table number. ONLY SIT IN MAXIMUM OF SIX
A mask should be worn while moving around the Clubroom
Order & state your table number and pay for your drinks at the Bar and return to your seat, DO NOT WAIT FOR YOUR DRINKS, these will be brought to your table by Committee Members.
In order for the premises to be empty by 10 pm please order and consume your drinks by 9.55 pm and prepare to leave the premises. YOU ARE BREAKING THE LAW IF YOU ARE ON THE PREMISES AT 10 pm
16 September Notice to all members with Lockers
At the end of the outdoor season both Mens and Ladies changing rooms will be modernised
Please remove all locker contents to home for a brief period. Many Lockers will be replaced and the rooms will be refloored and decorated
10 September Bowls England issues guidance for continued bowling under Covid new Government advice Max 6 Hands Face Space
27 August
One Day Pairs competition almost completed but prizes shared as rain washed out the final
Well done Keith & Barry and Brian & Neil and thanks to organizers and barstaff
10 August
Successful start up of Monday Morning Triples and the Friday Night League with internal teams getting back into competitive bowling, well done organizers !
Roll ups on Saturday and Wednesdays still popular
3 August
Latest B E Guidance published on the COVID BOWLING page
20 July Committee have confirmed the Club will open Wednesday and Friday evenings and if volunteers available the bar will be open for the Saturday afternoon Roll up.
Paid employees will return.
The latest casualty is the September Floodlit competition where it was thought impossible to manage under the Covid restrictions. Now preparing for 2021
11 July Successful Roll Up for 16 bowlers with 2 careful triples.
Wednesday 15 trial 7 rinker to bowl on 1,3,5,7 so max 24 bowlers carefully. Drinks available but still no draught beer.
7 July After a discussion by a Sub Committee preparations are being made to open this Friday 10 July. Access to the Clubroom is on the LEFT through the passage. Wait at the Inside Clubroom doors to be Temperature checked. Your name will be listed for tracing purposes for 21 days.It is worth noting that there is a limit of 30 members at present.
Hand sanitizer is available both in the passage and at the entrance to the Clubroom. Access to the Bar is by a One Way queueing system. Payment can be made using cash. There is no draught beer at present but a supply of Ale, Lager and Cider as well as the usual cans and bottles. Service for the 2 Fridays 10 and 17 will be by volunteers. Bowling will be allowed this Friday on a 'first come ' basis Saturday and Wednesday it may be possible to arrange some sort of Roll Up depending on numbers.
The Committee is planning to meet on 20 July to decide on the way forward with opening using paid Staff.
Slowly, Slowly, Gently Gently
2 July Bowls England releases additional guidance highlighting that Changing Rooms should remain closed.
Maximum number on site at any one time to be 30.
Maintain 2 mtr Social distancing where possible.
A deep cleaning of the Bar Area is completed
Continue with Hand Washing & Sanitizing practices.
30 June Latest advice from Bowls England about opening of Clubrooms
SEE COVID BOWLING PAGE
23 June After the P M relaxation of the 2 mtr rule the Bar Committee has agreed to prepare to Open the Clubroom on Friday 10 July with limited Bottle / Can beer and the usual spirits and mixers, there may be some crisps (temporary supply) on a TAKE AWAY basis . It is likely that you will be subjected to a non contact forehead temperature check on entry. Chairs may be spaced further apart than usual
There may also be the oportunity to play bowls in a 'Roll Up' and it is also possible that arrangements will be made for a Roll Up on Saturday 11 but Primarily Full Roll Ups will start on Wednesday 15 July. If successful this Bar opening will be repeated on 17 July.
Only after the 17 July will a decision be made to officially open. Along with the return of paid staff.
2 nd June Bowls England releases additional guidance where up to 6 individuals could in theory bowl on a single rink , for the immediate future to see how things go , if you wish to arrange a Pairs game please book a rink as normal but include the 4 names in the booking details. The popularity will be monitored. MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING
Confirming still only equipment Mats Jacks and ~Scorecards. Coaching guidelines also amended but not thought to be requiring any special provisions.
1 st June Chairman Keith opens Pirrie Park Green after the lockdown Rinks can be booked via the Contact us page
Just a note to remind members that 2020 Fees are now due
Since the end of November with thanks to Barry Digweed, Lloyd Blackford, John Delamore, Ray Alexander and Mike Shilley with units bought from Wren's The Kitchen has been refurbished, It has been cleaned and refilled by Sue Digweed and Mo Hawkins
WELL DONE ALL SEE BELOW
Just waiting for the finishing touches !!!
Just waiting for the finishing touches !!!
While the Kitchen was being done the sub standard flooring in the Ladies toilet was replaced and preparations to replace the Bar flooring was started. Now completed. Provisional plans to upgrade the Gents changing rooms at the end of 2020 season, watch this space!
2019
Once again 96 bowlers enjoyed the Tournament Day 16 June, The early rain cleared to leave a pleasant day. Congratulations to the team from Banister Steve Whitehead, Janet Whitehead, Brian Dibden and Stewart Buchanan who triumphed, well done!
April 2019 Another Short Mat year comes to an end
Congratulations to
Dave Tarrant & Steve Shard for winning the Pairs with Runners Up George Cherry and Mary Shilley
Followed by the Championship Winner Ben Cherry with Runner Up Bill Moffatt
Enjoy the Summer , See you in October
Congratulations to
Dave Tarrant & Steve Shard for winning the Pairs with Runners Up George Cherry and Mary Shilley
Followed by the Championship Winner Ben Cherry with Runner Up Bill Moffatt
Enjoy the Summer , See you in October
