News - STUDLEY ENTACO BOWLS CLUB

2019 NEWS

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24th Sept 2017
entaco players enjoy their end of season match against each other

What a way to end the season! A glorious afternoon, a cup of tea at 8 ends, games played in great company followed by a buffet with lots of cake and Captain Sue's best joke of the season!
For more of the same be sure and join us next year.

Top Left-It's a measure for the Spider..winner Mike Varnum
Bottom Right - You don't get many 'heads' like this! Nor white woods like those!

24th Sept 2017
A chance to get most of the Entaco Interberga Team together for group photo

For results and all photos of finals day 2017 click here>>>****

Make a Date in your Diary- Thursday 28th September, 9am start -all hands needed on the green to apply top dressing and 'Put the green to bed' for this year.

5th September 2017
Inkberrow Interberga Presentation Evening
Barbara Jeffrey is presented with the Interberga League winners trophy by Tony Lamare.

29th August 2017....Entaco win interberga league.
by the narrowest of margins we held on to our lead at the top of the league to be crowned 2017 champions.
(click here to see final table positions)

Entaco remain in the Redditch triples league, division one for another season . well done to all who played and supported.
a fine season and a creditable number of points to finish fifth.
(click here to see final table)

School bowling days 2017

On the warm sunny afternoon of Wednesday 5 July 2017 the final event in the Club's Schools Programme took place. It was the much-awaited match between the Red Team from St. Mary's Primary School against the Blue Team from St.Mary's Academy. The format was two teams of eight pupils getting two shots each at four targets (at differing lengths) and then having a second round at the same targets. At the halfway point the Reds had what appeared to be an unassailable lead, buoyed on by support from their classmates, but the Blues rallied in the second half and the end result was very close! The Reds from St. Mary's Catholic Primary school became the first holders of the trophy by the narrowest margin of 101 points to 99!!

The three afternoon sessions and the match were much enjoyed by year 5 pupils and the feedback from the schools was very positive – so much so, that I feel we must put it in our programme for next year! Some of the youngsters showed real talent and style, so hopefully a seed has been planted in their mind?

I would like to thank all the Members who helped in the running of the four sessions and hope that the Membership gives their support for next year's School Visits. Also thanks to Bromsgrove IBC, Welford BC and Pershore Bowls Centre for the loan of smaller bowls. Also, for £500 in sponsorship money from Bristol Street Motors and Taylor Bowls for the gift of 3 sets of 00 bowls.

The hope of forming a Junior Section didn't materialise, with only one girl and her parents coming along on the appointed Saturday morning, however, as the lady from the Bowls Development Alliance said – some 85 pupils had a go at bowls and they and their families now know of the existence of their local bowls club!
George

Club Competitions Draw 2017

For the 2017 Club Competitions draw click here>>>>>First Round

Juniors at Entaco

For the first time in our history we have had two groups of 10 year old pupils bowling on our green. Two classes of around 26 pupils from St Mary's C of E Academy spent around 1 1/2 hours on the green each. Six rinks were set up each with a target and club members as instructors and scorers. The children, boys and girls, all showed great skill and soon mastered the basics. We do hope they all enjoyed their afternoon out and as many as possible are keen to join us on Saturday morning, 10th June at 10.30 am for our first ever Junior Bowls Club....and it's free.

RECRUITMENT

If you missed our Open Day, don't worry you are still most welcome to visit our green to try your hand at bowling.
It's FREE with no immediate obligation to join.
Just call Mike Bell on 01527 502016 to arrange a time.
Most days available .

Go Green with ASDA!

When you go shopping at ASDA -Redditch, don't forget to ask for your green token...
and then pop it in the Entaco Bowls Club slot!
The more tokens the more funds we get.
Runs from April 1st 2017 for 3 months.

New for 2017 - Go Raise Funds with you purchases

Go Raise free funds for Entaco Bowls Club whenever you shop online.
We’ve partnered with Go Raise - a brilliant and effortless way to raise money for Entaco Bowls Club
Simply shop as usual with all your favourite retailers and, as a thank you, they will donate a percentage of the amount you spend to Entaco Bowls Club, at no extra cost to you!
So whenever you buy anything online - from the weekly grocery shop to renewing insurance or booking a holiday – you could help us raise £1000s in additional free funding this year.
Simply sign up to support us before you shop www.goraise.co.uk/Entaco-Bowls
How it works- Sign up to support us at www.goraise.co.uk/Entaco-Bowls
Click through to shop with your favourite retailers - there are over 3,000 to choose from including M&S, John Lewis, Expedia, Boots, Sports Direct, Argos and more.
When you make a purchase, a donation is generated and Go Raise will pass this on to us.
Simple!

Race night

Our 'Race Night' event this year managed to raise just over £850. A great contribution to club funds! Now an important annual event 'Race Night including a fish & chip supper' has proved to be a winner. Held at the Studley Sports & Social Club during early March and always well attended it is a date not to miss.