NEWSLETTER   

28th September 2026​​​​​​​

President's Message

OPEN DAY

Thank you to everyone who attended our official opening on Saturday.  It was great to see so many people at the club. The new uniform, on display for the first time, looked particularly smart. Thanks to Grant and Julie for getting everyone fitted out.

To see Malcolm, Ross, and Jenny at the club helping out was a great way to start our season. These people are loyal club members who have had health difficulties but still made the effort to be there.

Our loyal helpers in the kitchen, bar, and green staff: a big thank you. Wendy, for selecting the teams and other jobs, a big thank you.

The spirit was positive, and that is how we want to keep it at our club.

To our junior lads (promotions committee) who sold raffle tickets, well done, Barney and Mark, and to anyone else that I have missed, thank you.

It is great to see so many new members at our club. I am sure you will enjoy it. Welcome.

The day started with welcoming speeches, and Mally threw down the jack; Di then sent the first bowl down to open the season.

Teams played 3 games of 5 ends. Steve Hurley's team of Pete De Goldi, Alister Clarkson & Glenys Bell won the President's Cup.

GREEN

We will try to have the green open on Tuesday from 3 pm until 4 pm, weather-dependent, and limited to 30 minutes until the green hardens up. Check the website to ensure the banner on the main page reads GREEN OPEN.

LOCKER ROOM FRIDGE

The locker room fridge will be open starting Tuesday. We will have Speights Ultra, Speights, and soft drinks. Please write what you drank in the book accurately (e.g., Ultra, Speights, Coke, or Sprite).  We need this for stocktaking.  The fridge will be locked on a Saturday when we have interclub.

UNIFORM

If you play or roll up on Saturdays, you must be in full club uniform.  This will be when club champs and interclub are on.

If you don't have the correct bowling shoes, you need to get some. Players may not realise this but some rinks were bruised on Saturday due to incorrect footwear. Also, if you have trouble bending, have a look into using a bowling arm. Dumping damages the green, especially when it is still soft.

Thursday night is club night, where we all have a drink, and some people have a meal.  If you want a meal, you need to order by Wednesday.  It all helps our club spirit and coffers.

We wish Rohan all the best playing for New Zealand in Australia.

Enjoy your bowls and good bowling. Clappy

Club Night Menu

Meal this Thursday for Club Night:

• Mixed grill - sausage, loin chop, steak, chips, green salad

• Choice from the Bar menu

Bar Menu

• Bar Basket – choice of 4, with chips $15

1 seafood stick, 2 crumbed squid rings, 1 hotdog, 3 chicken nuggets,

3 samosas, or 3 mini spring rolls

• Cottage Pie $10
• Toasted sandwiches $5
  • ​​​​​​​tomato, cheese, onion
  • ​​​​​​​cheese & onion
    
  • ​​​​​​​ham, cheese & pineapple
• Basket of chips $5

Dinner will cost $20 or as per Bar Menu.

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

World Bowls - Champion of Champions

Rohan Ware is off to represent our Club and of course New Zealand at this prestigous event. Supported by Lucy this will be an amazing experience as they leave NZ this week. The Club is behind you Rohan, go well!

Here's a quick summary of the event:

The 2026 World Bowls Champion of Champions will be held at cluBarham, New South Wales, Australia, from 6–10 October 2026.

The Championship will bring together 34 men and 28 women from 35 nations, with national champions competing for one of World Bowls’ major international singles titles.

The link below will take you to the World Bowls website where you can follow the event.

Champion of Champions​​​​​​​

Online Registrations

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Club Champs - these are open now also using the online forms (see button below) or those in the Clubrooms.

We have also created a new form this year for players who have yet to find a team for Club Champs. Use the online form below to advise your details and the team events you'd like to play in. There's no guarantees but at least it gives the Match Committee an opportunity to fill teams where possible.

New Uniforms

Message from Julie & Grant

There are still some uniforms to be collected, they can be picked up at Club Night this Thursday.

Remember, bring your old uniform back to receive the new one!

​​​​​​​Just a reminder as we head into the new season, please don't approach Julie about uniforms while she is playing or preparing to play please!

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

Centre Desk News

September Newsletter from the Centre is available here.

Exciting news is that the Town vs Country clash has been revived and is on October 10th.

Raffles - ​​​​​​​Lotto Draw

Winners from the latest Draw are as follows:

Bonus Number = 17

Sheet 3 - Week 1

• Winner - Bazza
• One offs - The Whares and Murray Menzies

Sheet 2 - Week 10 (Final week)

• Winner - Cougar
• One offs - Clive & Rocky

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

Please let Barney know if you would like your number in the next round, this is for those in Sheet 2 currently, which will become Sheet 4. Reminder it's $20 for 10 weeks.

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