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Latest Roundwood News.......
With the exception of the Sunday League all internal winter leagues are now under way. The Sunday League commences on 6 October. Fixtures
and results can be found on the Leagues page of this website.
A Singles Winter League 2019/20 is also under consideration, to be played throughout the winter utilising vacant rinks - those wishing to partake
can obtain further information from the Club notice board.
Two reminders:
Belated congratulations to Arthur Cooper on his 95th birthday - the oldest member of the Club we believe.
Roundwood Bowls Club shirts are available through Liz Warren - £25.00 each or at a reduced price for new members who purchase within a
given time after joining.
The next Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 3 October.
With the exception of the Sunday League all internal winter leagues are now under way. The Sunday League commences on 6 October. Fixtures and results can be found on the Leagues page of this website.
A Singles Winter League 2019/20 is also under consideration, to be played throughout the winter utilising vacant rinks - those wishing to partake can obtain further information from the Club notice board.
Two reminders:
Belated congratulations to Arthur Carr on his 95th birthday - the oldest member of the Club we believe.
Roundwood Bowls Club shirts are available through Liz Warren - £25.00 each or at a reduced price for new members who purchase within a given time after joining.
The next Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday 3 October.
We had a fun bowls session today, July 12th, with 10 ladies who go to aquarobics at the Wensum Valley. We had so much fun, that we have booked two more sessions in August. Some may even become members!
Sue Maxim
Membership renewal forms for the 2019/20 season are now available in the club. Annual subscription is due on or before 1 September.
Entry forms for 2019/20 Club and County competitions are now available in the club (end of bar). Entry closes on 18 October 2019.
Further information can be found on the notice board in the club.
On Sunday 28 April, over 30 members and wives of the Men's B team, who finished third in Division 3 North of the County League, held an end of season lunch at Wensum Valley Hotel and Country Club. A good time was had by all and thanks to Thelma, Geoff and Frank for arranging.
The out-door season has now commenced with Roundwood members playing for various clubs including Carters, Reepham Nomads, Anglia Windows, Lakeside, Bawdswell, Easton and Cawston. All clubs seek additional players and anyone interested in playing outdoors can be accommodated.
Annual General Meetings
Some 65 members attended the AGM’s of the Club and Social Club held on 26 April when:
a. The retiring chairman Chris Binns thanked all those involved in running the Club for their efforts over the past year and noted that Roundwood was one of only two clubs that had increased its membership during the year.
b. Amendments to the Club rules were approved.
c. A new three-year rental agreement had been reached with the owners. The rental fee paid by the Club was increasing to £2,500 pa over the next 3 years.
d. The Treasurer reported excess income of £12,039.68 over expenditure. There was no need to increase membership or rink fees in the coming year but stressed the need for annual subscriptions to be paid by 1 September.
e. Mike Kett was elected a Trustee to replace Chris Binns, who was retiring as a trustee and member of the Management Committee. The new Chairman will be appointed at the first meeting of the newly elected Management Committee.
f. John Hipperson was elected Club Men’s Captain to replace Robin Clitheroe, who was retiring.
g. Maureen Stiles was elected a member of the Management Committee to replace Tony Robey, who was also retiring but will continue to assist Rob Hoffman with the Club’s website.
h. The Chairman of the Social Committee provided a summary of events/activities organised by the Social Committee in the past year and ideas for social events during the 2019/20 winter season. The Social Committee Treasurer reported that the Social Committee had a bank balance of over £10,000.00. It was noted that the Social Committee provides the Club with funds to help cover major expenditure. All the current Social Committee were re-elected.
i. Presentations were made to both Chris Binns and Robin Clitheroe for their outstanding efforts on behalf of the Club.
Presentations
Following the AGM presentations were made to:
a. Club (& County) competition winners and runners-up.
b. Internal league winners and runners-up.
c. those who have assisted in various ways in running the Club, i.e. roll-up coordinators, coaches etc.
d. bar staff who have looked after Club members during the year.
Photographs of the AGM and Presentations can be seen in the photos section of the website.
Internal Club Competitions 2018 / 2019 - Winners and Runner-Ups
Summer Indoors 2018
Club (& County) Competitions
Winter Leagues 2018/19
There is now a new page on the website. It is called 'For Sale' and is available for anyone to have bowls items for sale post posted. Details to Rob Hoffman.
Thanks are also due to Sue Hunter who, working enthusiastically and vigorously, was responsible not only for finding the sponsors but also for organising money raising events. Chris Binns, Chairman 01603 860460 email – cbinns@uwclub.net
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