Monday 5th August

Swanley vs Kings

This was a very hot day but we kept our cool by winning 57 - 45. Well done to all.

Swanley vs Petts Wood

Another warm and muggy day and another win 76 - 49. Top rink on the day was Gerry Moss, Terry Palmer and Edith Challoner.

Swanley vs Bexley Park

Another win this time with a score of 71 - 43

Swanley vs Met Police

The weather was kind to us again and due to an illness we turned up one player short but it all worked out in the end with one rink playing pairs. We did loose with a score of 55 -83 but the buffet afterwards was very nice.

Swanley vs St Michaels

Another nice afternoon weather wise and another resounding win for Swanley 100 - 76. Top rink of the day was R. North, R.Neep and K.Gibbs. Well done to all who played.

Fred Tyler Knockout Cup 3rd Round

The Swanley 1 team travelled to Bethlem Royal Hospital Bowls club and despite rain at the beginning of the match managed to win with a score of 35 -30 therefore moving them onto the Quarter Finals.

This will take place on Tuesday 13th August at 5.30pm at The Olympic. 

The opposition is Orpington Excelsior 1. 

This may well be our toughest match yet and we would love to see some spectators cheering us on so why not come on down at some point in the evening and give our team your support.

George Parker Trophy

We were drawn against Helio Mirror for this game with one team playing at home and one team playing away however Helio brought both teams to our green as their green was fully booked. We had a win of 45 - 29 and will now be in the semi final which will be against Manor House and to be played by the 1st of September. When the date has been set then a notice will be put on the board in the club house.

Coming up

The last game in the North West Kent League will be on Thursday 15th August but Mike Bartlett and Keith Mitchell have decided to have a match between the two teams and a small trophy will be up for grabs. This will take place on Monday 19th August at 5.30pm. May the best team win.

Bank Holiday Club Drive

This is now going to be a match between the 2 captains, Keith Gibbs and Keith Mitchell, again for a small trophy so put your names down and who will you be playing for I wonder?

We will also be holding a spider on that day as well.

Cancelled Games

The following game has been cancelled :-

3rd Sept     Woodlands Park

Please alter your diaries accordingly.

Green Maintenance

There is a small group of people who help to keep the green in a playable condition and we should all be very grateful to them for their dedication.

We need to increase the number of people that help so If you can spare the time then your help will be greatly appreciated generally on a Monday and Wednesday morning from 10am. Just turn up or give Mike Bartlett or Les Robus a ring to see how you may help.

Shorts

Just a quick reminder on the rules with regards to wearing shorts. Shorts can be worn as long as the captain of the home team is agreeable. As captain of the Midweek games I have no objection with the wearing of shorts however when visiting other teams then the etiquette is to approach the captain of the opposing team and ask if it will be ok to wear shorts. If they object then you will have to wear long trousers. It is very rarely refused but it does happen so just bring a pair of trousers with you just in case. 

If you don't drive or not happy driving to away games then please contact the relevant captains and they will arrange lifts for you with someone. Similarly if your happy to give a lift to someone let us know and then we can contact you if needed.

As for the current dress code members are respectively reminded that a white shirt, polo shirt or blouse is to be worn above the waist and grey trousers and skirts below the waist. Some games (mainly weekends) and finals day will require white trousers or skirts. Please check the availability sheets for dress code. Please no jeans, tracksuit bottoms etc.  If you are just having a roll up then you can wear what you like but you must wear regulation shoes on the green.

I've been asked if you can put your names down for games using this site. The answer is a yes and a no. No you can't directly put your name on to the website but Yes if you use the contact form your message will be seen and will be acted upon and confirmed. If you don't wish to use the form then phone, text or email will work just as well.

£10 REWARD

It has been decided that if you introduce someone to the club who subsequently becomes a member then you will be rewarded with a £10 reduction in your membership fee for next year. In other words bring in 7 members and there will be no membership fee for you next year. Now that's not a bad deal is it? So get talking to your neighbours, friends, family etc and claim your reward.