LATEST NEWS

March 2008

The new season is fast approaching and our appetites were whetted on 9th February when we challenged Mid-Suffolk Indoor Bowls Club to a friendly match at Stowmarket. The overall result, with Capel winning on four of the seven rinks and by 139 shots to 109 shots, was excellent. Everyone had a very enjoyable afternoon, so thanks to John Band for working hard to arrange this. This well supported event looks set to become an annual challenge now. Thanks also to the social committee for getting our social calendar underway on 26th January with an enjoyable quiz night, kindly hosted by Tony and Liz Gulliver. Now why is it that the highest scoring round was the 1950’s?

Turning now to the outdoors season, it’s time to look out the equipment and look forward to building on last year’s successes, hopefully with better weather. Our Greenkeeper, Terry O’Hara, Neville Rumsey and a small team of helpers have worked hard throughout the winter to ensure that our green is in tip top condition, not helped this year by the very mild, wet conditions. Our first league game is on Monday 5th May and fixtures for this season appear in other sections of this web site. Please ensure that you enter your availability in the book provided as soon as possible, especially for early games. There is good news later in the Season when Capel will be hosting the Samford League finals on 14th September.

SMOKING. At a recent committee meeting it was agreed that this season we would actively discourage anyone from smoking within the Bowls Green open area as well as in the buildings. Members are asked to note this and set a good example for our visitors. Also the weekly variation of rink settings by colour code will also be discontinued. Each team will be allocated a rink setting to use every home game, and in this way should be able to get to know their allocated rinks better.

THINKING OF TAKING UP BOWLS BUT NEVER PLAYED?
We are always delighted to welcome new members of all ages (we have members aged from 16 to 90!). Why not come along on a club night, held most Fridays from 25th April, and give it a try? We can usually put our hands on equipment for you to use and you will be made most welcome. Call our club secretary John Wright (311009) first, or if you want more information.