NLFCBA AGM & ‘Developing Your Club’ workshop

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.

Guide to Successful Grant Funding

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

Bowling Scorecards

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)

North Lancs & Fylde CBA – Management Committee Role Vacancies

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.

Endsleigh Insurance Renewal

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/

NLFCBA & NLFLCBA Amalgamation

Following the Extraordinary General Meeting held at Broughton & District Club on Sunday 19th November 2023, all member affiliated NLFCBA clubs in attendance voted unanimously in favour of the amalgamation of the North & Lancs & Fylde County Bowling Association and the North & Lancs & Fylde County Ladies Bowling Association. This will take place with immediate effect.

The NLFCBA Bye Laws and Constitution have been updated and can be found by clicking on this link to the NLFCBA website: https://nlfcba.com/rules-laws/

NLFCBA – Extraordinary AGM and Safeguarding Courses/DBS Renewal

North Lancs & Fylde CBA – Extraordinary AGM

This is to advise that there will be a North Lancs & Fylde CBA Extraordinary AGM to be held on:

Sunday 19th November 2023 at 1pm
Broughton & District Club
Whittingham Lane
Broughton
PR3 5DA

Meeting Agenda:

  1. Amalgamation of North Lancs & Fylde CBA and North Lancs & Fylde Ladies CBA

Representatives from Affiliated Clubs and Leagues are invited to attend.


Safeguarding Courses and DBS Renewals

North Lancs & Fylde CBA County Safeguarding Officer, Sue Sinclair, will be holding a Safeguarding Course and DBS Certificate Renewal on the weekend of the 25th/26th November at the following locations and times:

  • Saturday 25th November 2023, 10:00 to 1:00pm at Norbrek Bowling Club, Clovelly Ave, Norbreck, Blackpool, FY5 1RZ
  • Sunday 26th November 10:00 to 1:00pm at Canberra Sports & Social Club, Samlesbury Aerodrome, A59 Samlesbury, BB2 7LD

Prices:
DBS Renewal is Free
Safeguarding Course is £15 for the first person from the club and £5 for the second person.

Please text Sue Sinclair on 07515 288102 or email to suesinclair1958@gmail.com to book club members onto the Safeguarding Course and for the DBS renewal.

Note: Anyone attending the course and for DBS renewal will need to bring with them a form of photo ID, Driving Licence/Passport and copy of a utility bill with home address.
DBS certificates need to renewed every 3yrs from the date of issue.