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Hi All,The weather has been hot but we are lucky for home games to have the usual sea breeze to cool us a little.A drink in the air conditioned RAFA Club afterwards - what more could you ask for? . Alternatively if you prefer the sunshine a drink on the balcony will best suit you.A Great Club - make use of your membership. BML & FRIENDLY MATCHES - Please remember to put your names down for matches.If you are not in the two BML League Teams then there are still lots of "Friendly matches" to play. Both at Home and Away. UPCOMING MATCHES - Matches - rafa 381 bowlsRESULTS - Matches - rafa 381 bowls BML DIVISION 3 RESULTS - 9 Clubs compete:Flyers 11 match points / 7thAngels 20 match points / 4thResults as at 9th July 2026 BOOZEBUSTERS - An update from Tony ........ This year's Boozebusters has got off to a good start.After two weeks Jennys FOXES top the league. All Teams have some points, so it looks like being a close contest this year.The top three after week two ;1st; The Foxes 4 points shot diff +52nd; The Villains 3 points shot diff +123rd; The Bees 3 points shot diff NILfollowed by......The Eagles 3 points shot diff -4top the league.The Sky Blues 3 points shot diff -5The Gunners 1 point shot diff - 8Still lots to play for . If you are not playing come along and support the teams - drinks on the balcony at the Club afterwards. MID SEASON SOCIAL - Arranged by Ann.Come and join us for Crazy Golf and a Ploughmans on 22nd July 2026 5.45pm.Please put your name down and pay at the Club bar (£12.00 cash). THE LORRIMER CUP -16th August 2026. Hope you have submitted your team to Hilly for this year's Lorrimer. A great fun day.If you are not playing and are able to help on the day please can you let Hilly know.A great event with money raised for the RAFA "Wings Appeal". KNOCK OUT COMPETITIONS 2026 - The competitions are all now well underway. please ensure that you play your match within the timescales set for each round. THE "DRAWN PAIRS" competition is being held this Sunday from 10.00 am.The format will change slightly because of the weather/heat.There will be two games of 8 ends in the morning and one game of 8 ends in the afternoon.Please come along and support this on the day if you are not playing. If you have any items that you wish included in future Newsletters then please email me. That's it from me ........ Ian Key dates for your 2026 diary;- Tuesday mornings "Roll up" - 9.45 for 10.00am start.finish 12.00ish- Thursday mornings Weekly "Refresher Courses" 10.30am Rink A6- Friday evening "Booze Busters" competition's 5.30pm on the Green- Sunday morning "Roll Ups" - with Neil. Meet 12.00 pm on the green.- 22nd July 2026 - Mid season Crazy Golf Social followed by a plougmans at the Club.- 16th August 2026 - The Lorimer Cup 1.00pm- 25th September 2026 - Skittles evening at The 381 Club 7.15pm- 27th September 2026 - Fun time on the Green 2.00pm- 19th October 2026 - AGM 2.00pm at The 381 Club.- 18th December 2026 - Presentations and Xmas Party time at The 381 Club 7.00pm https://lovebowls.co.uk/club/rafa381bowls

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