NEWSLETTER   

19th October 2026​​​​​​​

Marker Required

Would it be possible for someone to mark one of my games in the Centre Over60's Singles this Thursday 22nd October please.

It's my last game starting around 2pm at Burnside.

If you could help out please text or call Mike Jones on 0272220028.

Over 60's Fives

The Club have been fortunate to have an increased number of players for this event. Colin has added another team but we still have 5 reserves each week, but everyone will get games.

Cheers Colin Taylor

Bar Tab - Weekly Prize Draw

The Executive have decided to introduce a weekly Bar Tab prize draw on Thursday's Club Night.

To win a member must be in the Clubrooms at the time of the draw, which we expect to occur just before the meal is available.

How will it work:

• Initial prize will be a $50 bar tab
• If unclaimed it will jump to $75, then $100
• If still unclaimed the prize will reset to $50
• The winning member must be in the Clubrooms at the time of the draw
• All "financial" members from our Membership Database will be allocated a constant number
• New members, once their application is approved and subscription paid, will be added to this draw

The winner has the opportunity to spend the Bar Tab how they like, it doesn't have to be alcohol but it can't be redeemed for cash.

We encourage members to come along and enjoy each other's company and a meal on Club Night and who knows you may have the cost of your meal covered if you win!

No winner in the first draw, Bar Tab now $75

GOOD LUCK

Club Night Menu

Meal this Thursday for Club Night:

• Selections from the Bar Menu

Please place your order with Jill as per below.

Bar Menu

• Bar Basket – choice of 3, for $15

​​​​​​​Seafood

• 1 seafood stick
• 2 crumbed squid rings
• 3 fish bites
• chips

​​​​​​​OR

• 1 Hot dog
• 3 Chicken nuggets
• 3 Samosas / spring rolls
• Chips

​​​​​​​Light Meals $15

• Cottage Pie
• Fish Pie

Toasted Sandwiches

2 fillings $5, 3 fillings $6, with Chips $10

• Cheese & onion
• Relish, cheese & onion
• Tomato, cheese & onion
• Ham, cheese & onion​​​​​​​

Basket of Chips $5

Dinner will cost as per Bar Menu.

Orders to Jill please by 8pm on Wednesday on mobile 027 2008627.

Online Laws Course

Our club already has one of the most valuable resources an umpire needs: members with years of bowling experience and knowledge. Becoming an umpire is a rewarding way for players to stay involved, support fellow bowlers and strengthen bowls across Canterbury.

We need more trained umpires, and our club can help. Bowls Canterbury Umpires Assoc.'s friendly, practical training builds confidence in understanding the Laws and also measuring (seperate learning) accurately—skills that benefit both members and their club.

Canterbury's own online Laws Course—Coming Soon. Places are strictly limited and expected to fill quickly. The course begins within the next few weeks. Once places are filled, members may have to wait for another opportunity.

Our online course will guide you through the full Laws book in eight weekly, one-hour Microsoft Teams sessions, followed by the Bowls New Zealand Laws Umpire assessment.

​​​​​​​If you're interested please get in contact with Mike Jones 027 2220028

Coaching Sessions

Steve Lilley is offering Playing Members an opportunity to develop their game with his coaching sessions.

When: Every Tuesday afternoon from 4:30pm

Just turn up, no booking required. Be sure to check the Club website to make sure the green is open. Great to see players taking advantage of this opportunity.

Annual Subs

Subs for 2026/27 are now due. The new Subs for this season were confirmed at the AGM as follows:

Payment of Subs can be made by payment at the Bar or direct credit to our Bank Account - Belfast Bowling Club Inc
Account ASB 12-3149-0405480-00
Please include Subs as Reference

Raffles - ​​​​​​​Lotto Draw

Winners from the latest Draw are as follows:

Bonus Number = 26

Sheet 3 - Week 4

• Winner - Geoff Bills
• One offs - Di De Goldi & Matt Rennie

Sheet 4 - Week 1

• Winner - Jenny Thomas
• One offs - Debbie G & Glenys Bell

All winners have been notified and the judges decision is final. Prize money will be behind the bar on Thursday night.

Cheers from the promotions committee.​​​​​​​ Barney on 021505064

Monthly Open Half Day Triples - Cancelled

Due to unforseen circumstances, two clubs have had to cancel their Monthly Half Day Triples Tournaments for the remainder of the season. The Clubs are:

Riccarton Racecourse Bowling Club and Kaiapoi Bowling Club.

Centre Desk News

September Newsletter from the Centre is available here.