Calne Short Mat Bowls Club

Record Attendees!

Monday January 13th 2020: this proved to be the record number of attendees for a session, 33 members turned up for a game, with co-operation from the members, most got at least 1 hour, however we have had to make the following decision, so as of the 14th January 2020 we regret we will be unable to accept any new members as we have now over 50 and are finding that sessions are full, we will however operate a waiting list and when we are able to take on new players, they will be contacted in order.

We can only apologise for this , but the success of the club has been astounding as we have only been going 15 months!

Please feel free to come and talk to us at sessions and we can always give you a chance to play to see if you would like the game.

Christmas Fun – 23/12/2019

Monday afternoon saw the Short Matters let their hair down (those that had any!!!). It was a free session with food included and 28 attended.

Father and Mrs Christmas (with their little helper) and a reindeer, what more could you ask for – even the wood centre blocks were removed and replaced with larger items!

 

Christmas Fun

Monday afternoon saw the Short Matters let their hair down (those that had any!!!). It was a free session with food included and 28 attended.

Father and Mrs Christmas (with their little helper) and a reindeer, what more could you ask for – even the wood centre blocks were removed and replaced with larger items!

Here are some photos for your amusement.

Friendly v. Urchfont 28/11/2019

Calne travelled to Urchfont on Tuesday evening in a return friendly match, their second friendly, the mat was much shorter than we were used to and as a result it took a while to get used to it, however it was good experience and more friendlies are planned.

Urchfont Friendly 28th November 2019

Calne travelled to Urchfont on Tuesday evening in a return friendly match, their second friendly, the mat was much shorter than we were used to and as a result it took a while to get used to it, however it was good experience and more friendlies are planned. Our friends at Urchfont did a very nice supper and all in all whilst we lost on all rinks, it was a fun, sociable and challenging evening.

A big thank you to all at Urchfont.

Scores were, skips first

First Half

Stuart, Phil M, Les and Jennie lost 7-9

Wendy, Phil W, Bryan and Angela F lost 4-12

Second Half

Doug, Phil M, Les and Bryan lost 5-8

Norman, Phil W, Alan W and Mary E lost 6-7 (1 shot lost on the last end)

1st Anniversary of the Calne Short Mat Club

Wednesday brought the end of the 1st year at Calne Short Mat and to celebrate 24 turned up to enjoy what has become a very popular sport.

No cakes, balloons or fireworks, just good old fashioned fun, see below.

 

 

Our First Evening Session

As of winter 2019/20, our membership has increased and all 3 mats are often in use.

As a result it has been decided to start a Thursday night session to see if there is a demand for one.

The first evening session is on 31st October 2019, 6-30pm to 8-30pm, PLEASE NOTE due to previous booking, there will be no session on Thursday 21st October only.

Details of the existing sessions are as follows:

Where – Beversbrook Sports Facility, Beversbrook Lane, Calne, SN11 9FL

When – Every Monday and Wednesday (exc. Bank Holidays)

Time – Afternoons 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Cost – £3 per 2 hour session: Annual Membership (Nov-Oct) £10.00

Experienced and novice bowlers welcome, first three sessions free.

Required – all that you need to bring are flat shoes, to get you started, all other equipment will be supplied. Coaching is available.

For further information phone:

Stuart – 07974 804991 Secretary and Treasurer

Ann – 07779 464170 Session Organiser

So just turn up and enjoy the fun of gentle exercise and sociability that is short mat bowls!