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.

Attached is copy of the North Lancs & Fylde CBA Bye-Laws, with proposed changes highlighted in red.

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 date of issue.

Nationally Recognised Qualification in Crown Green Bowling Coaching is now available to be booked online via the Coach Bowls website.

Two courses are currently available at two different venues and dates which includes a practical and assessment day. Places are limited, so please click on the link to the website to book your spot at your chosen venue.

The cost of the course is £150 and on successful completion, 65% of the course fee will be reimbursed through subsidies received.

CROWN GREEN – LEVEL 1 – ANCHORSHOLME BOWLING CLUB

Venue: Anchorsholme Bowling & Social Club, Anchorsholme Lane West, Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1LX

• Saturday 11th November 2023 – Practical Day @ Anchorsholme BC – Start Time: 9am
• Sunday 11th February 2024 – Assessment Day @ Anchorsholme BC – Start Time: 9am

Please click on the link below to visit the website for further details on the course content and to book your place:

CROWN GREEN – LEVEL 1 – COPPULL CONSERVATIVE CLUB

Venue: Coppull Conservative Club, 261 Spendmore Lane, Chorley, Lancashire , PR7 5DF

• Sunday 12th November 2023 – Practical Day @ Coppull Conservative Club – Start Time: 9am
• Sunday 18th February 2024 – Assessment Day @ Coppull Conservative Club – Start Time: 9am

Please click on the link below to visit the website for further details on the course content and to book your place:

The Bowls Development Alliance are relaunching their Week of Learning commencing on Monday16th October 2023.

The BDA are working in conjunction with Club Matters to run workshops on Club Finances, whilst delivering workshops on an Introduction to Safeguarding as well as an overview of the Club Health Checker. These free webinars are open to any Club affiliated to the BCGBA.

Dates and times for the upcoming workshops can be found below and more information about each workshop as well as the booking link for participants can be found on the BDA education platform by clicking this link to their website: https://bowlsdevelopmentalliance.com/education/

W/C 16th October 2023
Dealing with Increasing Costs
16th October – 10-11am
17th October – 6-7pm

Raising Money to Sustain your Organisation
18th October – 10-11am
18th October – 6-7pm

Financial Planning – Webinar
19th October – 6-7pm
20th October – 10-11am

Introduction to Safeguarding
18th October – 10-11am
20th October – 10-11am

Club Health Checker
16th October – 6-6:30pm
19th October – 11-11:30am

Future Weeks of Learning
January 2024 – w/c 22nd
March 2024 – w/c 11th
May 2024 – w/c 20th

Applications of interest are being sought for the formation of a new ‘County League’. The aim of the league will be to develop Club bowling across the five district regions of our County: Fylde, Preston, Lancaster, Blackburn and East Lancs.

Part of the appeal of this new league will be the opportunity to play against new players, and on new greens.

A finalised format has still to be agreed, but the general structure will be as follows:

• 6, or 8 players per team playing singles matches
• 6 teams per division, playing a standard home and away format through the season (April to September)
• Games will be played fortnightly, with teams only having one away fixture per month
• All matches to be played on Friday evenings
• Promotion and relegation across divisions

Several teams have already committed to the proposal and we are now looking for additional applications of interest to enable us to finalise everything ready for a launch in April 2024.

It goes without saying that we would like to achieve representation from all five regions of the North Lancs & Fylde County.

In the first instance, please contact County Secretary, Pete Harris, to confirm your interest in the league, by October 31st at the latest.

Email : pete.d.harris@bt.com
Mobile: 07956 412257

County Registrar for North Lancs & Fylde CBA, Geoff Foy, has decided to retire from his role. The committee would like to thank Geoff for all his hard work, dedication and commitment over the years. Enjoy your retirement Geoff, you deserve it!

Neil Payne will be taking on the role of County Registrar in addition to his position as County Finance Officer.

All new BCGBA player registrations and queries should be sent to Neil by email at financeofficer.nlfcba@gmail.com or alternatively Neil can be contacted on 07899 898645.

Details on how to apply and make payment can be found by visiting the North Lancs & Fylde CBA website at https://nlfcba.com/registrations-of-new-players-and-clubs/ where the new player registration form can be downloaded.

Please find attached copy the latest BCGBA Newsletter (29)

Please find attached copy of the latest BCGBA Newsletter (28)

MCR active are currently assessing demand for an indoor bowls centre in Manchester.

The survey will assess what demand for such a facility might look like from members of the public, any barriers that may exist and what additional facilities they would like to see provided.

The survey should only take 5 minutes to complete. To access, use this link online.

Entries are still being taken for the final two North Lancs & Fylde County Competitions of the 2023 season

Centenary Mixed Pairs

Saturday 9th September 2023 Two Gates/Darwen Subscription
Anyon Street, Darwen, BB3 3AA
Start time: 11:00am, all games 21 up off 3
Limited to 32 entries (no home bowlers)
£15 entry fee per pair
Closing date for entries: Saturday 12th August 2023

(This a qualifier for the BCGBA Centenary Mixed Pairs Finals to be held on Saturday 7th October 2023 at Owley Wood Recreation Club, Northwich, Cheshire)

County Pairs Competition

Saturday 7th October 2023 Frenchwood Social Club
Bence Road, Frenchwood, Preston PR1 4NJ
Commencing at 9:30am
Bar, refreshments and food available all day
All entry fees and £100 sponsorship paid out in Prize Money
Open to both Male & Female bowlers £20 entry fee per pair

Entries by text and cash payments to Andy Fleming on 07870 663876