OCTOBER 2026 NEWSLETTER
President’s Day Monday 12th October. Information about the day has been emailed to you and a sign up sheet is on the board if you wish to participate. Friends and family are welcome to join us on the day. Club Captain, Kevin, will organise some competitive games of bowls.
The Indoor Short Mat season starts on Tuesday 13th October, a week later than initially planned because of members’ availability. Information and dates have been emailed to all members who have signed up for the Short Mat league. Fixture cards will be available soon.
Presentation Evening and Annual Dinner Saturday 23rd October. As usual, this has proved to be a very popular event and we have had to close the numbers at 72. In order to accommodate more members and guests we would have to hold the event at a different venue. Should we hold this somewhere else, eg. Romsey Golf Club, Hanger Farm, Masonic Hall Eling? Please let us know your views – it’s important!
Notice of the AGM on Friday 6th November starting at 2.00pm, is on the board. Please can we have nominations for GPC members. Don’t assume that the current committee will automatically carry on next year. It is very important that you, the members, nominate who you wish to serve. The post of Vice President has been vacant for too long. I am not President for life so do please think about the need for succession. Also, if you have any proposals or motions that you wish to be discussed and voted on please send them to Gill Bushell, Club Secretary, no later than Friday 9th October. Tea/coffee and scones with jam and cream will be served after the AGM, followed, of course, by the usual Open Forum for you to raise any other matters you wish.
PCSO Richard Williams has been booked to make his presentation, which he describes as a talk and conversation, on ‘Scammers and Fraudsters’ on the morning of Wednesday 4th November. I’m reliably told that this is very worthwhile and so should prove interesting and helpful in adding to our understanding of what is a growing issue of concern to everyone. Details and a sign up sheet will be on the board soon. This event is booked for the week when we expect our new outdoor carpet to be fitted (see the next item overleaf).
If all goes to plan our new outdoor carpet will be fitted during the week beginning Monday 2nd November. There is some preparatory work that we need to do beforehand. Vic Baker will manage this work but any offers of help would be much appreciated. Please see Vic if you are able to offer any help. Although Greenguage will comply with all necessary safety regulations and requirements it is essential that we are mindful of our safety when visiting the Centre during this week, which we have been eagerly awaiting. Please be vigilant!
On Friday 30th October, in place of roll up, we will have a farewell game of bowls on the old carpet. This will be between two teams – our winter members v our full members. Fish and chips afterwards and Bingo, as it is the last Friday of the month. See the noticeboard for details nearer the date.
Our next events after this are Curling on Friday 20th November, Fish and chips and Bingo on Friday 27th November, Christmas Lunch at Romsey Golf Club on Thursday 3rd December, the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 5th December and the Club Christmas Draw on Friday 11th December. Joyce and Bob are always happy to receive any suggestions for social events in the new year.
Bowls Etiquette and Guidance documents were emailed to members last March and some paper copies placed in the Clubroom. Further copies are available so if you want to remind yourself of these important matters when bowling, please take one of each.
Many of you will know that Lin Parker had an accident when leaving the Bowls Club recently, was unconscious and had to be attended to by paramedics. Thankfully, her next of kin contact details could be located because Ros was in the office that day. A very helpful suggestion, in line with the practice of some other clubs, has been made by a member that we should all have a note of our contact details including any necessary medical information in our bowls bags that can easily be found by anyone. Please can we all do this, for the benefit of all.
With my appreciation, as always, for your support. Steven
President, on behalf of the GPC
