NEWSLETTER   

2nd November 2026​​​​​​​

President's Message

A warm welcome to our recent new members to Belfast Bowling Club.  I am sure that you will enjoy your time at Belfast.  Don't hesitate to ask members where things are if you're unsure.

Interclub Teams

As an example for new members; the teams for the weekend are published in the newsletter (or when available from the Selectors) and, in some cases, on the board outside in the locker room. If you are unavailable, please put your name on the board in the locker room so the selectors know you are unavailable. It is frustrating for them when you do not put your name up and then tell them later that you are unavailable.

If you are on the duty team (when playing at home), you are responsible for setting out the scoreboards, mats, jacks, etc.  Please don't leave it to the same people.

Also in regard to Interclub, we are very fortunate to have the support of Morrison Ave as an additional "home" venue. If you play there please make sure to support their Club in some way across the bar or buying food, don't just finish your game and disappear. Often its a great opportunity to sit down after your game for a chat with any Club members who might be host Club.

Outdoor Viewing Area

We have a nice outdoor viewing area; please don't move the seats on the decking. The wind catches them and blows them onto the green.

Travel for Interclub Matches

We need to be mindful of petrol costs and take as few cars to games as possible.  If you travel with someone else, make sure to offer some money to pay petrol costs, everyone should help with this.

We are now entering the silly season, and I don't want any harm to any members. Remember to drink responsibly and get home safely.  You are all very precious to Belfast Bowling Club.

The committee has a meeting on Tuesday, and we'll set a date for our Christmas function.

Club Bowls

The club bowls in the locker room are for everyone to use.  If you take a set, please sign the book so we know where they are.  Please return them after you use them, as we have several Christmas corporate functions before Christmas.

Remember, club nights are on Thursdays, where you can get a nice meal, and we have good raffles as well; you don't have to drink alcohol.

Good luck to Lofty, who is in hospital today to have an operation on his hand.  We wish you a speedy recovery.

Good Bowling, Clappy

Club Night Menu

Meal this Thursday for Club Night:

• Homemade bacon 'n' egg pie, chips, green salad, beetroot salad OR

• Selections from the Bar Menu - link to the menu is here.

Dinner will cost $20 or as per Bar Menu

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

Ace of Spades

Murray & Carolyn have this up and running again, so get your tickets for $5 next Thursday - the prize is up to $300 if your draw out the Ace from the reduced card pack.

Bar Tab - Weekly Prize Draw

No winner last week so Bar Tab is now $75​​​​​​​

Kitchen Roster

Saturday Lunches

Could we please seek names to Jill from members who wish to go on a roster to make sandwiches and rolls on a Friday afternoon at 3pm at the Club. These provide lunches, alongside pies and toasties for our members on a Saturday.

A big thank you to Jazz and Sandra who have run the kitchen and sales in previous years and are no longer able to do so. It's been a fantastic help, taking the pressure off players. We are very grateful. 

A big welcome back to Jenny who has offered and is very keen to run the kitchen. You will see her from 11am on Saturdays. Thank you Jenny.

Club Champs - Women

Round 2 of Women's Club Champs games are in the letter that Adele wrote last week. Please read the letter again through the link below, but here's a quick look at those matches for Saturday afternoon.

Pairs - Adele & Trina vs Glenys & Jacqui

Pairs - Heather & Jill vs Rebecca & Julie

Singles - Lucy vs Tania

Letter from Adele - Match Committee

Club Champs - Men

The Match Committee have set out the following compulsory matches to be played:

Saturday 7th November - 1pm

• McDonald vs Woodsford - 4's
• Rees vs Hurley - 4's
• Pascoe vs Young - 4's
• Reilly vs Becks - 4's

Saturday 14th November

• compulsory 4's - 2nd life

Steve Lilley Coaching

Coaching session returns for Tuesday at 4:30pm.

Raffles - ​​​​​​​Lotto Draw

Winners from the latest Draw are as follows:

Bonus Number = 33

Sheet 3 - Week 6

• Winner - Di De Goldi
• One offs - Mark & Geoff

Sheet 4 - Week 3

• Winner - Jason G
• One offs - Ross & Chanelle

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

HAM RAFFLES

The Ham raffle promotion first 10 sheets are sold out!

There will now be another 5 sheets available at the bar for casual sales. So anyone can buy a number ($4) in any sheet. Chanelle will have a container at the bar for the coin.

Hams have been confirmed from Peter Timbs, raffles will be drawn on Xmas party night and supplied the following Thursday.

Thank you to everyone for your support of this raffle.

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

Centre Desk News

September Newsletter from the Centre is available here.