Friday 13th June

25 June away Grosvenor Park 6.15pm 

Hi,

I have 9 members signed up for this match so far. Needs 3 more to make up the 4 triples.

Help?

Maurice 

Friday 13th June

Members,

There’s a quiz on Saturday 21 June 7.00. £3 + a raffle. List in the pavilion.

Please make sure you have a note of your emergency contact details in your bowls bag.  This is so important as was proved by an incident at Paddock Wood club recently.

If anybody has borrowed bowls from the trunk in the pavilion please let us know so that we can keep track of who has them.

The TriCast form is on the notice board. (You can’t miss it!) remember to bring a little extra money to the club to enter in the chance to win £80 on Race night Saturday 6 September.

It’s good to see the competitions are being played.  Don’t rely on someone contacting you, contact your opponent.

Don’t forget to look at the Hadlow bowls Club Web site.

There are several sheets about forthcoming events on the board.  Entries please.

It’s good to know that the Captains are getting plenty of response from those wishing to play in matches.

Finally thank you, the members, for supporting Jean Bailey’s Crazy Wing Walk fund raiser.   We hope she is back playing soon. 

Thursday 29th May

Farley trophy day Sunday 1 June 

10.00 am for 10.15 start.     Whites.         Lunch + tea/coffee £6

A few notes to make it clearer to those who may have forgotten how we play the Farley.

The names are drawn out randomly and put into groups of 4.  Then each player in the group plays the other players in the group.  Markers are from your own group.

You will be given a score card to keep your individual scores and your opponent’s scores on.  3 woods, 6 ends.

Hopefully all will become clear.   We need a dry day so fingers crossed.  Of course there will be a raffle too!!

Jean I.

Monday 26th May

Dear All

With regard to the June 8th home match, there has been a high demand for participation. Therefore it is an opportunity for the weekend  matches to articulate the broad selection criteria.

If there is a choice between for example a player who has played 6 to one who has played 2, the outcome / choice is obvious.

In the vast majority of cases, partners will both be selected .

Our matches are not league, therefore we want to win but it is not serious.

"One " hears at times,opinions on the performance of others, the suitability of playing partners etc.

Such noises are generally ignored.

The positions in the team have an eye on increasing awareness/experience , on for example what a skip has to cope with or the importance of the Number one.

With regard to June 8th, I will ask Groombridge about a 5th rink.

Brian R

Saturday 24th May

Hello Everyone,

As an update for the Marshall Cup, based on the responses from the Club Reps, Knockholt's game vs Longmead will be allowed to be played at a future date. This is despite Knockholt initially conceding due to COVID amongst some members. 

Please can the below Marshall Cup games be rescheduled as soon as possible to avoid any issues as we get closer to the date of the second round.

Marshall Cup - First Round

• Stanhope vs Beeches

• Solefields vs Borough Green

• Tonbridge vs Holmesdale

• Longmead vs Knockholt

• Amherst vs Hadlow

Friday 23rd May

Match Sunday JUNE 8TH Home 4 rinks Greys v Groombridge 

Names please

Brian R

Wednesday 21st May

Farley Trophy Sunday first of June.

Have you decided if it's ham or cheese for lunch; details on the board.

Sunday 18th May

We need someone to do the afternoon tea this coming Wednesday, is anyone free to help?

Lynne 

Sunday 18th May

1. UNO : A very enjoyable evening ; raising 45 pounds , the lowest winner Maurice and the highest David Co.

2 . Home match v Speldhurst; Lost 62:96. Very challenging conditions under foot !

Thursday 15th May

Wednesday 28 May away to Brenchley 2.30pm 

Hi all,

Please let me know if you are able to play the above mentioned match.

Maurice

Saturday 10th May

Dear Members

With reference to the Table Top Sale.

If you are making any cakes for sale, please list the ingredients due to people who have allergies.

Also if you have items for sale on the day, Jenny will be at the club from 1pm on Saturday 24th May, if you wish to bring up your items.  Or on the Sunday before 10.15 please.

Thank you.

Monday 5th May

Members

It’s good that we have started the season with some nice games and decent results. The captains haven’t had any problems picking teams.  I hope it continues.

The Weald and Sevenoaks league matches will be starting soon.

Next Saturday 10 May 2.30 club drive organised by Marjorie.  Casual dress.  Usually a fun afternoon,  more players, more the merrier.

Saturday 17 May 7.00 UNO evening organised by Brian.  An enjoyable evening.  If you don’t know how to play Brian will explain.  More names needed as Brian doesn’t want to cancel through lack of numbers.

Sunday 25 May Table Top Sale and Open Day from 10.30.  It’s important as many members as possible give a hand.  Bring your own lunch.

Sunday 1 June Farley Trophy day (whites), starting 10.30.  It’s played in groups of 4, selected randomly. An important day in our calendar. All day event with lunch supplied. £6 for the game and lunch.  Choose ham or cheese salad.  Raffle.

Saturday 21 June, Quiz night.

If it’s not convenient for you to get to the club to put your name down on the relevant sheet then please let Brian or Jean know by email or phone.

As you know we have had a problem with the watering system.  We’ve had a visit from the engineers and they are trying to get the spare parts asap.

Don’t forget to check the rota for when it’s your turn to cut the surround.

Dave I 

Friday 25th April

Home match Greys Saturday May 24th versus Hunton 

Call for names , it is not an urgent call 

Friday 25th April

Away match May 11th Sunday 4 rinks v Groombridge 2.30 start 

Dear All

A call for names please.

Regards ;

Brian R

Wednesday 23rd April

7th May Home match vs Cranbrook 2.30pm 

Hi all,

Can you please let me know by 30 April whether you are available to play the above home match.

Regards

Maurice

Monday 21st April

Dear All

Chris Roser as Captain of our Sevenoaks league team has asked for this general circular .

If you are interested in being considered for a place in the team would you please let Chris know by email . All "Entries " by April 26th please.

Regards :

Saturday 19th April

Saturday May 3rd Home match v Pembury Greys 4 Rinks 2. 30 

Dear All

Names please.

Regards :

Brain R

Wednesday 16th April

Wednesday 30 Apr away to The Grove 6pm 

Hi all,

Welcome all to the 2025 bowling season.

Can you please let me know by 23 April whether you are available to play.

Regards

Maurice

Tuesday 15th April

Various

Saturday April 19th  The first Roll up day     Weather permitting.!

Whilst in the club house there is a tea list to fill in.

Would you like to join the WhatsApp group ?  Just give Lynne Reeve your details and she will add.

There are still tee shirts to buy.

Open day and Table top sale on Sunday May 25th.  Jenny Cripps the focal point.

Brian R

Monday 14th April

Home Match Saturday 26th April Greys 2:30 v Tonbridge 

Names please for the first match of the season.

Regards 

Brian R

Thursday 3rd April

Members

The new season is looming so here is a little update.

There is still a lot of work to do to be ready for the first match.

The working party morning is now Monday. Why not come along and give a hand.

A lot of paving stones have been relayed but there are still more to do.

The ditches need cleaning out and the rubber added.

We have had a problem with the watering system and we are trying to water the green with a hose!  A nice gentle job for anyone at any time.

Most members have rejoined but some new members would be welcome.

After 16 months the lease agreement should be completed this week.  The club’s finances have been stretched to the limit to pay the Solicitors.  A lot of work has been done behind the scenes.

Finally,  we are trying to arrange a demonstration by the local Fire Brigade of using a defibrillator.  It will be held in the pavilion on an evening. PLEASE let me know if you are interested.

Dave I 

Thursday 3rd April

Please send out my thanks to those who turned up to help today.  Many hands made light work. The sand did eventually turn up and was moved in this afternoon.

A reminder that Monday morning is now the working party day but obviously work can be done any other convenient time.

Dave I 

Monday 31st March

Obviously a bit early, but the competitions have now been drawn and the sheets will be posted on the notice board tomorrow, so for your convenience, may I suggest you take copies of everything you've entered on your phones.

Happy bowling, and looking forward to a dry and sunny season, and seeing everyone on the green.

Lynne

Monday 31st March

Gentlemen

As you know we’ve had a problem with clearing our waste.  We now have a new company who are keen to help us to get cleared up.

They have delivered us two new bins.   We have go to load them a.s.a.p.

Any fit and able men please come to give a hand tomorrow morning, Tuesday.   At the same time we have a delivery of a large builders bag of sand that has to be unloaded at the gateway. This has to be unloaded to clear the gateway so the bins can go out.

I know it’s all a pain but many hands would make light work.

We are changing our working party mornings from Tuesdays to Mondays after this week.

I will appreciate any help.  If you can’t help in the morning let me know if you are able to come in the afternoon.

Dave I

Friday 14th March

The Tenterden Tea Bus is now full.  Only one bus available.  Anyone who has not already booked will still be able to attend but will have to drive.

Anyone who finds their own way to the tea will still need to book but only pay £24.50.

Please I need to know by 7th April.

Anyone who sends payment via the internet please let me know otherwise your booking may be missed.

Marjorie 

Friday 14th March

Dear All

Afternoon tea has been booked at Tenterden on May 1st.

Cost is £27 per person, which includes the bus from Hadlow to Tenterden and back.

Names and payments will  be needed as soon as possible. Contact Marjorie for further information if needed . 

Regards :

Tuesday 4th March

Dear All

A key date for us all; signing in day .!

Timing is from 10:15 and please be there for 10:45, when we shall vote in a new President.

Dave wants to inform us on the lease situation and also urge more help with the back log on the 

maintenance front.

A quick reminder from Lynne.

I will be there on the 22nd with the competition sheets; I hope you will be ready to sign up,and its still only £2 per entry.

Brian R