COVID19 UPDATE: 28 March 2021
The government’s roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions in England consists of four steps, and lawn bowls as an outdoor sport may resume from Monday 29th March
(Step 1). From this date, the rules on social contact will change. People will not be required to stay at home, and will be permitted to meet outdoors in groups of up to six people, or as a group of two households, for exercise or recreation.
As a committee we feel steps can be taken on the following dates, to allow members to be able to play games. With restrictions to keep everyone safe.
The club can reopen on Monday 29th March 2021 with the following restrictions:
Rule of 6: which will mean a maximum of 12 people to be at the club during this time, this will be only bowlers, no spectators.
Club Days: Tuesday, Thursday, will be as before 10am and 1pm, Saturday will stay at 1pm.
Frostbite competition: extended from 31st March till the 5th May 2021.
The following restrictions will apply:
Social distancing at all times: and all current safety precautions must be followed.
Club house and toilets remain closed: you can get your equipment out of the Club House, but please change outside. No more than two people inside Club House and masks need to be worn.
Doubles games: can be played on all rinks.
Triples only on rinks 1 and 3 examples: If 10 players turn up,you can do a triple on rink 1 and a doubles match on 3.
All players must log that they have been at the club on the Rink Booking Form with the following information:
Date.
Time in and out.
Name on the rink they have played on.
This information has to be kept for 21 days for track and trace.
All other Times: Anyone booking a time slot at any other time must book with John Mahan by email jbmahan@btinternet.com or by text on 07539447682. You will then be informed that you have your time slot, via email or text.
No one should play unless they have done one of the above.
Any club member who wishes to play/practice according to these rules will need to do the following as they arrive and leave the club:
Clean all surfaces you touch, handles, locks, Jacks, mats, etc.
Please bring your own Gel and cleaning wipes, and take any waste home.
Do not use the Parish Rooms or facilities, please respect ABCA restrictions.
Don’t use Club House to talk to others stay outside as much as possible.
Social distancing rules must be strictly adhered to at all times.
Practical ways to keep everyone safe:
Do not shake hands before, during or after a game.
Only one player should handle the mat during the session.
Two jacks (one at each end) should be used and this should be set by one player only throughout the session agreed by skips.
If scoring only one person to handle score board/scorecard.
Do not touch your opponents’ bowls with your hands
Avoid measuring for shot/s.
When you leave:
When you finish playing, change your shoes and leave the club immediately – ensuring that you have sanitised all equipment used and anything you have touched, and that the club is secure.
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• The Parish Rooms and Toilets are now open and can be used from Monday 12 April 2021. Statement from ABCA: There is only one cubicle in the Gents and one cubicle in the Ladies are in use. Because of the size of both the Gents and the Ladies toilets, only one person at a time is allowed into the area. Engaged/Vacant signs are in use on the outer doors, off the kitchen. All surfaces that are touched must be sanitised after use. A mask must be worn all the time you are in the Parish rooms.
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Roadmap Timeline
The government will review four tests ahead of each Step. The dates outlined within this document are the earliest that we may move to each step and may be subject to change. You can read a summary of what will be included in each step on the government's website.
• Step 1: Begins on Monday 29 March
• Step 2: begins no earlier than Monday 12 April (confirmation expected w/c Monday 5 April)
• Step 3: begins no earlier than Monday 17 May (confirmation expected w/c Monday 10 May)
• Step 4: begins no earlier than Monday 21 June (confirmation expected w/c Monday 14 June)
As we move through each new Step of the government’s roadmap, we will update our guidance accordingly. Please note that this guidance is based on the information published by the government to date, and will be updated following any further updates. A maximum of one week’s notice ahead of each change is expected.
Please feel free to contact the Secretary or any of the committee if you have any questions.
Club competitions:
These can restart from 10th May 2021, you will need to book to join the following competitions. Open singles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Handicap singles. You will need to do this via the Members pack entrance form or email, text, phone John Mahan by the dates on the 2021 programme. The entrance fee will also need to be paid to join these competitions.
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From 17th May 2021 The club can allow up to a maximum of 30 people:
This will only happen if the government agrees that this step will go ahead or another date is given then as a club we will revise the dates.
• Normal club afternoons will take place at 1pm on Thursday and Saturday.
• Sybil Pickup trophy will be able to start on Tuesday 18th May 2021 at 6pm.
• Club house will be open but with no more than 6 people should be in the Club house at a time.
All other dates as the 2021 programme attached to the members pack, all this is subject to the government guidelines, when we will inform the membership if this happens.
It is in all our interest to keep to these measures, to keep safe and protect others. Please feel free to contact The Secretary or any of the committee if you have any questions,
Government Guidance for Sports and Physical Activity Tier Four:
Indoor gyms and sports facilities will close. Outdoor sports courts, outdoor gyms, golf courses, outdoor swimming pools, archery/driving/shooting ranges, riding centres and playgrounds can remain open for individual exercise, and for people to use with others within your household, support bubble, or with one person from another household.
To allow this to happen all games will need to be booked through the Secretary via text or email so that numbers can be controlled and for track and trace requirements. It would help if bookings are for a 90 minute session within one week (Mo-Su) periods. This would mean you arrive at the start time and leave once your time is up, and no more than twice in a week to allow as many people to play as possible. Please advise date and time you would like, and a reply will say if available.
Anyone booking a time slot must do so with the Secretary: jbmahan@btinternet.com or by text on 07539447682.
March 2021 Greens All Ready to Go!
The following restrictions still apply:
Do not come to the Club if you have a fever (high temperature), new cough, or loss of or change to your sense of smell
• Social distancing at all times, 2m recommended, and all current safety precautions taken as per the details below and the information sheet on the Clubhouse door
All players and spectators must log that they have been at the club on the Rink Booking Form in the Clubhouse with the following information:
• Date.
• Time in and out.
• Name against the rink they have played on.
This information has to be kept for 21 days for track and trace requirements.
No one should play unless they have done one of the above.
Any club member who wishes to play/practice according to these rules will need to do the following as they arrive and leave the club:
• Clean all surfaces you touch, handles, locks, Jacks, mats, etc.
• Please bring your own Gel and cleaning wipes, and take any waste home.
• Only use the Parish Room facilities one person at a time and please respect any ABCA restrictions.
• Don’t use the Club House except to complete the Rink Booking Form, and collect playing equipment . Do not linger, stay outside as much as possible.
• Social distancing rules must be strictly adhered to at all times.
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Practical ways to keep everyone safe:
• Do not shake hands before, during or after a game.
• Only one player should handle the mat during the session.
• Two jacks (one at each end) should be used and this should be set by one player only throughout the session agreed by skips.
• If scoring only one person to handle score board/scorecard.
• Do not touch your opponents’ bowls with your hands
• Avoid measuring for shot/s.
When you leave:
When you finish playing, change your shoes and leave the club immediately – ensuring that you have sanitised all equipment used and anything you have touched, and that the club is secure.
There will be no club competitions till all members are able to take part.
It is in all our interest to keep to these measures, to keep safe and protect others.
Please feel free to contact the Secretary or any of the committee if you have any questions.
ELECTRICITY TO THE PAVILLION
This has now been installed and the Committee wish to thank those who helped with the design, funding and installation.
This will be of great benefit to all members
NEW CLUB COMPETITION
Wednesday 'Frostbite' Tournament
From Wednesday 21st October 2020
To 24th February 2021
12.45pm to start at 1pm
CLUB COMPETITIONS
DUE TO THE CONTINUING UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING THE COVID19 VIRUS PANDEMIC AND THE FACT THAT SOME MEMBERS ARE THEREFORE UNABLE TO TAKE PART, THE COMMITTEE HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL ALL CLUB COMPETITIONS FOR 2020
(Wednesday 'Frostbite' Competition Excluded)
All entry fees for the Club 2020 Competitions will be carried over to 2021 unless specifically requested by the Member
2021 CLUB COMPETITIONS
COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES
14 SEPTEMBER 2020
1) Electricity Supply to Clubhouse
The work has now been completed and will be of great benefit to all members
2) Reopening the the Greens
No changes to the rules published on 10 July 2020
3) Parish Rooms
Toilet facilities now available
Please see revised ABCA statement above for user regulations
4) New Club Competition
Wednesday pm 'Frostbite' Competition
Details under Competitions
5) AGM
Due to the Covid19 restrictions it will not be possible to hold the AGM in November.
The Committee are working towards a way to get all AGM information to all members by letter or email
If any member has items for inclusion in the agenda, please forward these to the Secretary
NEXT MEETING
To Be Decided
AGM Wednesday 4th November 2020
CANCELLED
Playing on the Green
Members are reminded that only flat soled bowling shoes can be worn on the green. Children are only permitted on the green when taking part in an organised game or session and wearing flat soled shoes
ELECTION OF CLUB OFFICERS
At a Special EGM of the Club held in the Clubhouse on Thursday 12 December 2019 the positions of President, Chairman, Club Secretary and Treasurer were filled in accordance with the Club Constitution and Rules
One Committee Member was elected and other members will be invited to join in due course.
The names of those elected are given in the 'Officers & Committee' Section of this Website
Green Cleaning
Steve Sharpe has placed a notice in the clubhouse for more volunteers. The rota has been worked in strips of the green which would be your responsibility rather than the full green
2019 Season Winners
Mens Open Singles : Winner Jason Norris (Left)
Runner up : Alan Coppock
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Mixed Pairs
Winners : Louise and Jason Norris (L)
Runners Up : Fiona and John Land
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Roy Harvey Memorial Trophy (Balloted Triples)
Winners – Ruth Smith, Alan Green, John Mahan
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Sybil Pickup Trophy Winner : Alan Coppock
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THE NEW CLUBHOUSE
At long last, the New Clubhouse is operational.
A Big 'Thank You' to all those who helped with this project.
The next phase will be to install Power and Water
The requirement for Electricity is a priority and this will be discussed with the Acton Bridge Community Association Committee at their first meeting in 2020
2020 Programme
The 2020 Programme as agreed at the AGM held on 6 November 2019 will be added to the 'Events' Section of the Website
Club Competitions
THE CLUB COMPETITIONS FOR 2020 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
Details of competitions for next season 2020
Bowls England
- Enter via the Entry Form to be available in the Clubhouse
- These competitions include mixed pairs/fours etc. National finals held at Leamington.
Bowls Lancashire
- Enter via county website
- These competitions – includes county singles, pairs etc.
- Finals played on county final day in July with top 2 winners going through to play in the National finals held at Leamington.
TUESDAY EVENING CLUB BOWLING
(Sybil Pickup Trophy)
CANCELLED FOR 2020
CLUB BOWLS STICKERS
New club stickers have been purchased ready for all club members to use if required.
Please see the Secretary.
ACCESS TO THE GREENS
THE ACCESS CODE HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED
PLEASE CONTACT THE SECRETARY IF YOU HAVE NOT
RECEIVED THE NEW CODE
TROPHY AND CLUB COMPETITION WINNERS CAN BE FOUND ON THE CLUB HONOURS' PAGE
Macmillan Cancer Support
The Club has raised £100 towards the total of £4000 by Bowls Lancashire to support this Charity.
FINALS DAY 2014
WINNERS
WINNERSWWFINALS DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2013FINALS DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2013FINALS DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2013Congratulations to:Mens Singles Winner - JasonMixed Pairs Winners: Adrian & RosHandicap Singles Winner - JasonMens Pairs Winners - Alan M & TomFINALS DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 2014
Congratulations to:
Mens Singles Winner - Jason
Mixed Pairs Winners: Louise & Jason
Handicap Singles Winner - Adrian
Mens Pairs Winners - Alan C & Albert
Ladies Singles Winner - Cathy
Evening Pairs Winners - Alan & Wendy
Congratulations to:Mens Singles Winner - JasonMixed Pairs Winners: Adrian & RosHandicap Singles Winner - JasonMens Pairs Winners - Alan M & TomCongratulations to:Mens Singles Winner - JasonMixed Pairs Winners: Adrian & RosHandicap Singles Winner - JasonMens Pairs Winners - Alan M & TomFINALS DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2013Congratulations to:Mens Singles Winner - JasonMixed Pairs Winners: Adrian & RosHandicap Singles Winner - JasonMens Pairs Winners - Alan M & TomFINALS DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2013Congratulations to:Mens Singles Winner - JasonMixed Pairs Winners: Adrian & RosHandicap Singles Winner - JasonMens Pairs Winners - Alan M & TomFINALS DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22 2013Mixed Pairs Winners: Adrian & RosHandicap Singles Winner - JasonMens Pairs Winners - Alan M & TomMens Pairs Winners - Alan M & Tom
NEW CLUBHOUSE
Working Parties will continue to be arranged Please come along and help
Help is also required for Hedge Cutting and Kerbstone relaying
CLEANING THE GREEN
More members are now needed to assist with the cleaning rota. This would take approximately 1 hour - Two people, time to suit yourselves.
With additional members on the rota you would only be needed once every 7/8 weeks, if you can help please contact the Secretary
Lancashire 'Super Nines' Competition 1 June
We were pleased to enter a team and had very enjoyable games on a fine sunny day.
POINTS FROM THE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Grand Reopening Day - June 2 2013
Members are reminded that it is a condition of play that flat soled bowling shoes with no ridges or indentations are worn on the green
Bowling shoes should not be worn from the car park to the green. Loose gravel can damage the soles and be brought to the Green
REPLACEMENT OF THE GREEN
April 26 2013 - New underlay in place
NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING:
To Be Decided
AGM Wednesday 4th November 2020
CANCELLED
12/04/21
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