Latest club news
OUR NEXT BBQ
The next BBQ at the club will be on Saturday, 27th June - 1pm for a 1.30pm start. Please let Laurence know if you are coming (07944 560031). We would also really appreciate it if you could bring a prize for the raffle.
BINGO FUNDRAISER FOR THE CLUB
Join us for a Bingo evening at Hickling Barn to raise funds for our bowls club. It's on Friday, June 12th - Doors open at 6.30pm - eyes down at 7pm. You pay £7 for six games and there is free tea and coffee (bring you own refreshments if you wish). There will also be a raffle and if you are attending, any prize donations would be very welcome and much appreciated.
To get your tickets for the evening, please contact Paula: paula.hicklingbarn@gmail.com
GREEN CLOSURE
Please note that the green will be closed on June 1st as it is being sprayed. It will open again on Tuesday, after 12pm. Sorry for the inconvenience.
BBQ REMINDER
Don't forget that the first BBQ of the season is on Saturday, May 30th - 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
If you haven't already told Laurence that you are attending, please let him know as soon as possible on bealeslaurence@gmail.com or 07944 560031.
GREEN OPENS ON SATURDAY
Don't forget that the season starts with the opening of the green and the Marjon Trophy match on Saturday (April 25th), 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Please remember to wear club shirts for the event.
AGM REMINDER
Please remember that the club's Annual General Meeting is being held in the Methodist hall at 7pm next Tuesday, October 28th. This is an important meeting for the future of the club so please attend if you can. The agenda for the meeting and minutes of the last AGM and last club committee meeting are attached.
If you are unable to attend please send your apologies to John Parsons johnandbridgetp@gmail.com
HICKLING'S CUP FINAL WIN
HBC has won the North Walsham Cup final, beating Barton Turf 68-31 on Aylsham's green. Congratulations to everyone who took part in the match.
SEPTEMBER CUP - SINGLES MATCHES
The singles matches in the September Cup on Friday, September 5th will be played on five rinks. We will need five people to act as referees to score the matches. There will be sandwiches and cakes after the match.
The cup will be presented to the winning team on the day of the green closure.
SEPTEMBER CUP - TRIPLES AND SINGLES MATCHES
Friday, August 29th 2.30pm: TRIPLES
Rinks to be decided on the day
Yare vs Ouse
T. Reardon/I. Smith/R. Gibbs vs T. Symonds/A. Parker/H. Gibbons
Bure vs Wensum
S. Sainsbury/B. Aldridge/L. Beales vs L. Symonds/G. Collins/C. Watkins
Clavern vs Mixed
S. McKervey/D. Parker/D.Strover. vs J. Dale/J. Parsons/M. Jennings.
Friday, September 5th 2.30pm: SINGLES X 2
Opponents and rinks to be chosen on the day
Yare: T. Reardon, R. Gibbs
Ouse: M. Jennings, H. Gibbons
Bure: J. Dale, L. Beales
Clavern: D. Parker, D. Strover
Wensum: L. Symonds, C. Watkins
If you cannot play on either Friday, please call Ian Smith on 07967 923493 or John Parsons on 01692 584778 to let them know.
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CONGRATULATIONS - AND NEXT YEAR'S COMPETITION
Big congratulations to Sarah Smith for getting to the National Federation Ladies Champion of Champions final at Skegness this week.
If you would like to take part in next year's Mens/Ladies Champion of Champions competition please put you name on the list on the club house notice board by Sunday, September 7th. The club preliminary games have to be played by Sunday, September 21st 2025. If you have any queries please contact Stuart 01493 740909/stuart_elliott@btinternet.com
