Brampton Bowls Club

It was another busy weekend at the club with the Australian pairs on Saturday won by Keith Warwick & Brian Foster with Wick Wilson & Sonia Carleton runners up.
On Sunday a team went to Lazonby to play in a friendly then on Monday we played host …on a very hot afternoon..to Hartlepool Old Boys. They were visiting as part of their Cumbrian tour and as usual when they come we had a great afternoon.

It’s with great sadness that I have to tell you that John Davidson died this morning. He had been ill and not played for sometime but will be fondly remembered at the club.
He looked after the green for many years and won many competitions at the Club. He was very competitive and had a certain way that’ let you know ‘if he wasn’t happy with your bowls but he would also help you out and give advice when needed….. a true gentleman.
John and his late wife Joyce were at the Club for many years and we now have his great grandson as a junior member who will hopefully go on to win as many trophies as John.
Our deepest sympathies go to his son Gerald & wife Gillian ,daughter Christine & husband Keith & his grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Update…
John’s funeral will be held at Carlisle crematorium on Thursday June 11th at 11.00am.

Another good afternoon with our friends from the Civil Service. Good craic,lots of laughs,a few drinks ,lovely buffet and some decent bowls!
It was great to see them all again and we wish them luck on their visit to Dumfries tomorrow.

Positive body language leads to positive results.

Nice to see some new faces on the green this afternoon for the Come & Try Bowls day. Hope they all enjoyed it and maybe want to join our club.Its not too late if you missed today’s taster session just come along and speak to someone at the club.
A few photos below of some of the people who came to try bowls.

Well done to everyone that played yesterday in the Club pairs.
It was very close with two pairs finishing on the same points & another pair 1/2 point behind them!
1st….Brian Forster & Colin Falder …won by shot difference
2nd…Susan Kay & Charlie Maclagan
3rd…Nigel Watson & Sheila Wilson

Today is come & try bowls for anyone interested in trying something new.
It’s from 1-4.00pm and all you need to bring is flat shoes.

Today….Sunday 10th May…a lovely day to come and try bowls 1-4.00pm

A reminder that today’s jumble
starts at 1.00pm

Thanks to everyone that came to the coffee morning on Saturday. Hope did the 100 club with the winners as follows
1st..A. Peart. 2nd..F.Johnston. 3rd. G. Lightfoot & 4th A.Reid
Well done to them.
Ladies President Christine reminded members to put their names down for all the league games and friendlies…sheets are on the boards.
On Sunday we welcomed President Susan and her team from Hexham House. A great afternoon without the rain that was forecast!.

Next Saturday 9th May it’s the club pairs starting at 1.00pm.

On Sunday it’s our clubs ‘come and try bowls ‘afternoon. Everyone is welcome …just bring flat shoes. It’s from 1.00-4.00pm. Refreshments available.

It’s the monthly coffee morning tomorrow
Saturday 2nd May. Everyone welcome
9.30-11.15am