Items of Interest:
BOWLS ENGLAND [B.E.] - CLUB OF THE YEAR
24 entries had been received and the quality had been excellent. Winner was Ware B.C. {Hertfordshire} and runner-up Putney B.C. - Surrey AREA TWO.
CLUB CLOSURES
The following Clubs have regrettably closed:- Capel & Beare {Area 3}, Worcester Park (Area 2} .
BOWLS ENGLAND [B.E.] - NARROW RUNNING BOWLS
B.E. Chief Executive , Tony Allcock has written to WORLD BOWLS expressing concern on behalf of grass root bowlers of England.
COUNTY WEBSITE
Have you yet looked at the new County website ....WOW. Log on to www.surreycountybowls.co.uk -I am sure you will be impressed.
IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY KNOW Moveable Groundsheets [I.e. fixed to wooden/metal frames].
B.E. have explained There is no single type of moveable groundsheet , making it impossible for B.E. to carry out a risk assessment on them. Therefore, having considered the issue carefully, we do not endorse moveable groundsheets and they should not be used in National or County competitions. Clubs wishing to use them for all other matches, including Club friendlies and leagues should be aware of insurance implications. Clubs may however, continue to use FIXED groundsheets in line with Law 19.1of the Laws of the Sport of Bowls. More Elf n Safety\!!!!!!!!

I am going to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous [hopefully] New Year.

Doug Smith S.C.B.A. AREA 2 COUNCILLOR