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INDOOR & OUTDOOR
John H.Fulcher Lincolnshire President Midland Counties Bowling Association 2008 ********
Midland Counties overcame London & Southern Counties to win the Spring Cup in a match played at Wolvey B.C. on 10th September 2008.
It is with sincere regret that Tony Hoole , Junior Vice President has resigned due to business commitments. Tony has kindly agreed to continue with his bowls sponsorship.
Congratulations to Martyn Spencer ( Royal Mail Cart B.C.) on his selection to the Under 25s International Team - we wish him well.
An evening on Saturday 6th September, organised by Lincoln Indoor Bowling Club in conjunction with Lincoln City Football Club, raised in excess of £1,900. A cheque was presented to St.Barnabas Hospice.
At a Special General Meeting of Lincs E.B.A. and the Lincs E.W.B.A. held at Lincoln I.B.C. on Saturday 20th September, 2008, unification of the two Associations was agreed. The title will be 'BOWLS LINCOLNSHIRE' A Rules and Constitution was unanimously agreed.
Invoices to Clubs will be posted in late December - Dues to be returned by 31st January 2008. Match Sheets may be be photocopied as required. Return to Match Secretary ( Sandy Gray ) as soon as possible. Secretaries are reminded that Bowls England is requesting Club details a month earlier to enable the publication of the National Handbook in good time for distribution. late March, early April.
Sponsorship has been agreed with Trevor Cope Seeds Limited for the next two years. The sponsorship will cover meal costs and assisted travel to all Competitive Matches. (Middleton Cup, Midland Counties, Under 25s Two Fours, and Top Two Fours.) The County is truly grateful for this generosity and offer our sincere thanks.
Please note that Lincgreen advert is missing from the County Handbook. Lincsgreen continue in business and are valued supporters of the County, and we hope Clubs will give them their support. 01522 532939
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the Two Rink Top Four and the Under 25s Two Rink SIdes who have reached the Regional Finals
M.C.B.A. FINALS Congratulations to the Grantham Four on winning the Championship Ian Johnson Matthew Orrey Martin Pulling Dion Auckland
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY (E.B.A.) ANNUAL LUNCHEON 2008 Venue: The County Assembly Rooms, Bailgate , Lincoln. LN1 3AR Sunday 12th October 12.00 for 12.30 p.m. - Tel 01522 520098 95 attended the Luncheon in October 2007. Tickets £17.50
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REQUEST TO WEB-BROWSERS Please add the Lincolnshire Website to your Links for the benefit of your browsers.
** Congratulations to Lincoln I.B.C. on achieving a FIVE STAR rating with the City Council for their service to members and visitors.
Danny Brown General Manager of Lincoln & District Indoor Bowling Club
********* PRESENTATION OF SPONSORED SHIRTS BY LINCSGREEN TO UNDER 25s TEAM
Presentation of County Coloured Shirts to the Under 25s Team kindly sponsored by Lincsgreen Mac Holland (Selector) Keith Jordan ( E.B.A. County President 2004 ) Philip Wilkinson (Lincsgreen) Kevin Rand (Under 25s Side ) Mrs Wendy Wilkinson John Odell ( Past President)
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Bar & Lounge Lincoln I.B.C.
Bar Area - Lincoln & District I.B.C.
Green One - Lincoln & District I.B.C. A complete refurbishment has been carried out with improvements to the heating and ventilation. The bar and it's surrounds have been replaced and up- marketed with new furniture and fittings. Lincoln is now the largest Indoor Club in England with well in excess of a thousand male members.
**** LAWS OF THE SPORT OF BOWLS The situation appears to be: The English Indoor Bowling Association and the English Womens Indoor Bowling Association Laws of the Sport new edition are now available from E.I.B.A.. The English Bowling Association and The English Womens Bowling Association will be playing to the 4th Edition ( to be known as the 'Crystal Mark Edition' ) as from 1st April 2007.
CLUBS BEWARE Bogus Companies are contacting Clubs with regard to the Data Protection Act. Be very cautious before parting with your money. You may not need to register.
*********************** COUNTY HANDBOOKS ON SALE APRIL 2008 £1.20p
Advertise in our County Year Book £20.00 for a full page. 85mm x 125mm ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN
Sponsorship County Clubs have kindly agreed to sponsor the Middleton Cup & Francis Burton Trophy Matches by offering their facilities free of charge for Season 2007. Sponsoring Clubs: Bassingham B.C. Cleethorpes B.C. Perry Sports B.C. Scotter B.C. Grantham B.C. Hykeham B.C. Long Bennington B.C. Metheringham B.C. Blackstones B.C.
Two new Clubs have affiliated for 2008 Season. We welcome Binbrook & Sibsey Bowling Clubs
Players and Executive are invited to give the Clubs full support in their fund raising efforts on match days.
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County Information Are you looking for bowls information about Lincolnshire ? Search "Lincolnshire County EBA Bowls" with Google and you will find 220,000 sites listed including Accommodation - Restaurants - Hotels - Etc. Etc.
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Unification With unification of the two outdoor National bodies much in mind, a meeting between the Lincs EWBA and the Lincs E.B.A. met on Wednesday 7th November to discuss the ramifications of this move. It was a very positive meeting. The Delegates are due to meet again on December 12th 2007. It is hoped that the changes can be made with as little disruption as possible to the County Associations. Great progress was made at the meeting on December 12th - Next meeting on 12th April 2008 to finalise the suggested Rules and Constitution with a view to a Special General Meeting of both Associations in early September 2008.
E.B.A.C.T. At a meeting held on Thursday , 16th August 2007, the Trustees agreed that no change was necessary to the Charity Trust Title. The Trust will continue it's independence as the English Bowling Associations Charity Trust.
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County Greens Advisory Officer appointed Allan Bonney has accepted the above position which has been vacant for several years. Allan recently moved from Middlesex to Lincolnshire having served several years on the E.B.A. Executive. ( See Management Page for details )
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The County is pleased to support the Zippers and donate the above insertion to their worthy cause,
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