News and Views

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 first meeting of Bowls Lincolnshire Executive met on the 15th December 2008 to discus their

A review of all Fees is high on the Agenda for a meeting in late August early September

Invoices to Clubs will be posted in late December - Dues to be returned by 31st January 2009.

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.

A President for Season 2009/10 has been found - name to be announced shortly. Further information from 01522 882902 - John Fulcher

Amy Monkhouse ( Louth I.B.C. ) and Billy Jackson (Lincoln I.B.C.) have qualified for the

Finals of the Champion of Champions at Warners Lakeside I.B.C., Hayling Island, Hants,

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No.2 Cuthbert Close, Quarrington,

Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8WS

Tel: (o1529) 309091

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Email: Trevor Cope03@aol.com

The sponsorship will cover meal costs and assisted travel to all Competitive Matches.

Please note that Lincgreen continues in business and are valued supporters of the

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

Mac Holland (Selector) Keith Jordan ( E.B.A. County President 2004 ) Philip Wilkinson (Lincsgreen)

The English Indoor Bowling Association and the English Womens Indoor Bowling Association

County Clubs have kindly agreed to sponsor the Middleton Cup & Francis Burton Trophy Matches by offering

Players and Executive are invited to give the Clubs full support in their fund raising efforts on match days.

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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.

Allan Bonney has accepted the above position which has been vacant for several years.

ZIPPERS BOWLING ASSOCIATION

(Founded in 1996 by Harold Gibson)

Do you play bowls? Have you had invasive heart surgery; key-hole surgery; a stent or new valve put in; or even had a pace-maker fitted?

Are you grateful enough to say ‘Thank You’ in a more tangible way to those who have helped you? If you can answer ‘YES’ to these questions, then why not come and join us. In the 13 years of our existence, we have raised over £100,000 for cardiac and coronary care units, including rehabilitation centres, in over sixty hospitals around the country.

Membership is in excess of 200, both ladies and men from 27 counties play bowls - both indoors and out - by invitation from Bowling Associations or Clubs who are willing to host a Charity Day for us. These matches take place all over the country, but members can choose their most convenient venues.

If you would like more details about the Assoc. or would like to join, please contact our Membership Secretary,

J R (Bob) Hope,

21 Icknield Close,

Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, Warwickshire B50 4BZ Tel: 01789 774546

Patron: Tony Allcock M.B.E.