NLFCBA & BCGBA Affiliation Fees

Reminder to all Clubs and Leagues that 2024 NLFCBA and BCGBA affiliation fees are now due for payment. Forms can be downloaded by visiting the website at  https://nlfcba.com/documents/

For any queries on payments please contact County Financial Officer, Neil Payne by email at financeofficer.nlfcba@gmail.com

Thank you to those clubs and leagues that have paid.

Clubs & Leagues are also reminded that if you have a change of Secretary or Treasurer, then please inform the County Secretary at pete.d.harris@bt.com so we can update our records, and ensure all correspondence goes to the correct person.

New Player Registrations

Please note that Neil Payne is now the County Registrar, having replaced Geoff Foy at the end of last season. The lifetime BCGBA registration charge for new bowlers is £15 and replacement cards are £5.

The new application form can be downloaded from the NLFCBA website by clicking this link Registrations of New Players and Clubs | North Lancs & Fylde County Bowling Association (nlfcba.com) which also includes payment details.

Any queries in relation to new applications, existing membership numbers or lost cards, then please contact Neil by email at financeofficer.nlfcba@gmail.com

If anyone is interested in being considered for the County team, please contact Kath Watkinson by email at kath157@hotmail.co.uk

Please find the excellent “Developing Your Club” presentation which was delivered by our County Development Officer Steve Clamp, to member clubs in attendance at the NLFCBA AGM on Sunday 18th February at the Canberra Club.

Any queries, please contact Steve Clamp at steve.clamp.bowls@gmail.com

To All North Lancs & Fylde Clubs, Leagues and members,

On Sunday 18th February, the North Lancs & Fylde County AGM is being held at the Canberra Club, Samlesbury, BB2 7LF.

Prior to the AGM, ‘Developing Your Club’ workshop will be presented by our County Development Officer, Steve Clamp.

The workshop will commence at 11:00am followed by the AGM, starting at approximately 12:15pm.

Please find the agenda for the AGM.

The Annual NLFCBA Financial report will be sent out via email to all Clubs & League secretaries separately by the County Financial Officer.

We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.

Bowls Buddies have today launched a ‘Guide to Successful Grant Funding’

The guide is a comprehensive support tool for Clubs on how to go through the funding process, along with a substantial list (albeit not exhaustive) of potential funding providers.

If anyone would like more information about the guide, Bowls Buddies are more than happy to answer any questions and/or give additional support if you contact them either through the Bowls Buddies website www.bowlsbuddies.com, or by email to bowlsbuddies@gmail.com

Steve Presnail Printers are doing a SPECIAL OFFER ON BOWLING SCORECARDS, (Prices valid until 30th April 2024). The Scorecards are double-sided, 99mm x 210mm and you can have whatever wording you like at the top, including your own club name or your sponsors details ~ check out the prices below:-

1,000 scorecards =  £35

2,000 scorecards =  £55

3,000 scorecards  =  £75

5,000 scorecards =  £110

10,000 scorecards = £195

Choice of Blue, Red, Black, Purple or Green ink printed on White 280gsm Card.

(Coloured Card is available at an additional £10 per 1,000 if required).

Samples of the Scorecards:

Follow these four points to order your scorecards today:-

1) Pick the design you prefer.

2) Let Steve know the name (wording) you want at the top of the card.

3) The colour of ink you would like and the quantity.

4) A delivery address. Free Delivery to your front door included in person or by courier on all orders.

Payment details will be on the Invoice that will be with the scorecards.

Steve can be contacted at the following to place your order:-

By email: ~ pressytheprinter@yahoo.com

By phone: ~ 07976 446424 ~ (9am-5pm or anytime via text)

By post: ~ Steve Presnail Printers

23 Raybourne Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancs,  FY6 7RT

The North Lancs & Fylde CBA have several vacant roles on the Management Committee, and we would like volunteers from the bowling community to help fill these positions as we look to continue to grow, improve and develop our sport in the County:

• NLF Junior Secretary
• NLF Regional Chairperson (1x Blackburn, Fylde, & Preston)
• NLF Regional Representatives (Blackburn, East Lancs, Fylde, Lancaster & Preston)

Role profiles can be downloaded from the NLFCBA website by clicking this link: https://nlfcba.com/north-lancs-fylde-management-committee-role-profiles/

Can you please share and if anyone requires further information about the roles, please contact County Secretary, Pete Harris on 07956 412257 or by email to pete.d.harris@bt.com

Closing date for entries is Saturday 10th February 2024.

To all Clubs and Leagues,

The BCGBA, Endsleigh Insurance Portal for 2024 for the purchasing of Public Liability, Personal Accident and Directors & Officers Liability Insurance, is now open by clicking this link to the website: https://www.bcgba.org.uk/club-insurance/

Pricing for 2024, quotes and renewals are now available.

The policy cover period now runs annually from 1st January to the 31st December 2024. Combined Sports Liability is the basic entry level of cover that the majority of clubs/leagues purchase.

To access the portal, get a quote and purchase or renew the insurance policy, Clubs and Leagues must use their BCGBA Membership Number.

If any Club or League needs help with their BCGBA number, then please get in touch by completing and submitting the contact form on the NL&FCBA website by clicking this link: https://nlfcba.com/contact/

Please find the latest BCGBA Newsletter for December 2023