NEWSLETTER    13th April 2026​​​​​​​

President's Message

Canterbury BC - CoC Finals Weekend

This weekend, we have the Champion of Champions events at our club.  We have 8 teams playing, so come along and support them.  We also still need volunteers to help with the BBQ, bar, etc.  This is your chance to help your Club.

Email Greg on gregclapp@outlook.com

The green is now closed, but will be open for limited periods on Thursday and Friday for players participating in the COC events.  Thursday 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm and Friday 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm.

Closing Day

Thank you to all members who attended our closing day function on Saturday, 11 April 2026.  We were lucky with the weather.  Congratulations to the winning teams.  A big thanks to our Patron, Malcolm Taylor, for coming along and performing the official closing.  Malcolm presented prizes to the winning teams and offered very encouraging words about the performance of our Teams over the year.

Prize Giving

Our prize giving is on Thursday, 14 May, starting at 5:30 pm.  There will be pork and lamb cooked on a spit roast along with vegetables.  The cost will be $10 per head.  There will be some entertainment provided on the night.  You can pay at the bar and bring your partner along.

Coaching Session for Junior Bowlers

On Wednesday, 15 April 2026, Tayla Bruce, a NZ Blackjacks & World Champion, will be at the club between 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm.  This is to coach our Junior players, men and women.  This is a great opportunity to get one-on-one coaching and tips. Junior selector Michael Rees will also be there, and as you know, he is a former Junior Champion of Champions.  Please make every effort to attend, as these opportunities don't come along often. This is for Juniors only.

​​​​​​​AGM

With the season now closed, it is time to focus on the role of Club officers during the next few weeks. Positions for the next year will be written on the board for nominations.  During the year, I have had a lot of advice on what should or shouldn't be done around the club.  This is your chance to come and contribute.

Regards, Clappy

Barefoot Bowls 2026

This year's Barefoot Bowls event concluded at the end of March a great time had by all and fantastic feedback on the fun people had. Photos of winning teams are shown below.

It was a credit to all that helped bring this event together over the 6 weeks.

Editor apologises for delay in posting this story.

Club Night Menu

This Thursday we are offering the following menu at the Club:

• ​​​​​​​Roast lamb, roast potatoes and vegetables - $20
• Roast beef, roast potatoes and vegetables - $20

Please have your orders in to Ann by Tuesday evening at 7pm on 027 314 2351

See you there.

ANZAC

Our Club will be hosting an ANZAC breakfast and service outside the play centre on Saturday, 25th April 2026. Anzac Service is at 8am. Leaving from the club house for the Cenotaph.

Breakfast 9.30am after the service. 

Cooked Breakfast:

• Adult  $20.00 pp
• Children $10.00 pp

Pre Sold tickets only, available at the Bar.

Murray Jones

Bowls Canterbury - Update

We have received the following documents from the Centre:

1. Centre Desk March Newsletter
2. BC Review Update
3. Minutes from the BC Meeting held 18 March

Please click on each document link to open them.

Centre Awards Night 2026

The invitation to attend this year's event is now open. How about celebrating the oustanding achievements of the season!

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026🏢 Venue: Addington Raceway & Events Centre⏰ Doors Open: 4:00 PM⏰ Awards Commence: 5:00 PM

Tickets are $55 per person which includes dinner and dessert. The Club will once again arrange for the booking of tables, but if you're interested in attending would you please advise your names to Jill Olesen on 027 200 8627

Working Bee

Volunteers wanted for a Working Bee for this Friday starting at 9.30am to clean up the leaves in the carpark, please bring your Leaf Blowers or whatever you have to pick up the leaves.