22nd MARCH all are invited to QBC HQ for the first Quiz night of the year. Cash prizes for the winners £2 per head with a max of 6 per table. Bar will be open at the usual club prices, plus a raffle.
27th April will be our first gala of the summer playing season. Its our second year holding it, and places went in record time. Its a way of getting rid of the cob webs of winter, stretch the muscles and get a dose of vitamin D (weather permitting) All are welcome, the more the merrier, to watch the players. Drinks will be at club prices and other refreshments will be available throughout the day
Hi All, Getting near now for the outdoor Bowls season. I hope, like me, that you are looking forward to this.The Tivoli website does not yet confirm the opening dates for the Greens or the 2025 Season pass prices.We will let you know when we hear something further but keep an eye on their website as this is often the first place to show this information.Meanwhile we have been in contact with Tivoli/their new owners, as previously advised, but again no news has been received to date. Please ensure that you have sent back to Hilly your Renewal membership and Competition forms for the 2025 season.Bowls fees can now be made by Bank Transfer or alternatively please give your cheque/cash to Hilly or Kevin.Copies of the forms emailed to you previously can be found on the Bowls noticeboard situated in the downstairs corridor of the Club which leads to the meeting room. Tuesday/Sunday roll ups start from Tuesday 29th April. Thursday refreshers from 1st May - details shown at the bottom of page. Remember to visit Emma, our website guru. She can answer all of your general Bowls and RAFA 381 Bowls Club questions.Give her a try now.You will find Emma in the top right of the screen when you go to our Bowls website. www.lovebowls.co.uk/club/rafa381bowls. Just click and then ask a question. OPEN DAY - A reminder that we need your help here.Our Open day is to be held on Saturday the 26th April 2025 to encourage new Bowls membership. Please put this date in your diaries.We will be meeting in the Clubhouse Function room c 1.30 for a 2.00pm start, followed by some bowling for the potential new members on the B Green.You can indicate your availability on our website or just let me know. FUN DAY 2025 - This is to be held on the A Green on the 27th April 2025.Registration 1.45pm for 2.00pm start.Mike Kibby is arranging our Fun Day and has asked that you indicate if you are available on the website or let him know separately if you are able to attend. FIXTURES 2025 - Fixtures and Social events for 2025 are now shown on our website https://www.lovebowls.co.uk/matches?skip=0&search=&fix=true .You can indicate your availability for all Social events and Friendly only matches.Once we know the Bowls membership numbers this year then the two BML teams will be chosen - Angels and Flyers.Meanwhile please get your membership and competition forms back to Hilly asap so that we can finalise our teams and competitions for this year. BOWLS RULES - Please click on the following link for a quick refresher of Bowls etiquette and rules;https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ef52fba537ab7236b33a611/t/611753e6e7841a61e1147317/1628918759297/LAWN+BOWLS+ETIQUETTE+AND+BASIC+RULES.pdf . THE 381 CLUB & Bowls - Want to know what is happening at The 381 Club this month or our future Bowls events; https://lovebowls.co.uk/club/rafa 381 bowls CARPET BOWLS - We continue to meet every Tuesday morning at the Club - 9.45 for 10.00am start during the Winter season.Come along and catch up with everyone.Coffee/Tea available. That's it from me for now .......... Ian Key dates for your diary;- Tuesday mornings - Carpet Bowls at The 381 Club 9.45 for 10.00am.- 25th April 2025 - Pre season Party 7.30pm at The 381 Club- 26th April 2025 - Open Day for new potential members . 2.00pm . Your help needed.- 27th April 2025 - Fun Day. Registration 1.45pm / start 2.00pm.- 29th April 2025 - Tuesday Roll Ups start - 9.45 for 10.00 am. Finish midday.- 1st May 2025 - Thursday weekly Refreshers start 10.15 -11.30am- 4th May 2025 - Sunday Roll Ups start, Midday informal roll ups.- 27th June 2025 - Friday Booze busters starts- 26th September 2025 - Skittles at The 381 Club, 7.15pm- 28th September 2025 - Fun Day. Starts 2.00pm on the Green- 20th October 2025 - Bowls AGM at The 381 Club (time tba)- 5th December 2025 - Winners Cup Presentations / Christmas Party at The 381 Club. https://lovebowls.co.uk/club/rafa381bowls
RAFA/The 381 Club YOUR ENTERTAINMENT FOR MARCH 2025(including 1st week of April) Great Entertainment – Great Company Sat 1st 8.30pm – Pier Pressure – this is one of the most talked about bands we’ve ever had. Come and find out why this 10 piece band has caused such a stir. Expect a busy night and seats will be at a premium! So be warned, get here early! Sun 2nd 2.00pm - Rita & Dave’s Ukes Mon 3rd 2.00pm – Mah-jong – come and have a go8.00pm – Ladies Darts League Rafa “A” Vs ARBL Tues 4th 9.45am – Indoor Carpet Bowls – Come and join in the fun!12.00pm - RNA Meeting2.00pm – Crochet Group6.15pm – RAFA Branch Choir practice8.00pm – Quiz night – Kyle is your quizmaster!! Wed 5th 11.30am - Reading Group2.00pm - Ladies Darts (friendly)8.00pm – The Regis Jazz Band – not appearing this month – but we await their return. Watch this space! Thu 6th 2.00pm – Games8.00pm – Line dancing Fri 7th 2.00pm – Craft Group7.00pm – Bingo! Cards on sale from 7pm for 8pm prompt start10.00pm – Meat Raffle Sat 8th 8.00pm – Kit Bradshaw– such a hit on his last visit, we know we will have another fun night with Kit keeping us entertained. Sun 9th 2.00pm – The Minstrels plus Blue Jam with Chris Mustchin on drums – present their dual band performance. Perfect sounds for a Sunday afternoon. Mon 10th 12.15pm Lunchtime Talk – “Operation Chastise” A talk from Richard Thomas, the story of the 617 Dambusters Raid.This talk promises to be a very interesting insight into the real operation behind the Dambusters Raid.£5 for members £8 non-members which includes the usual soup and sandwiches. Please book in advance over the bar no later than Sunday lunchtime.2.00pm – Mah-jong – new players always welcome7.00pm – Sequence Dancing Taster Session – a new experience to try. Come along to find out more. Non-members £3 suggested donation, cash only.8.00pm – Ladies Darts League Rafa “B” Vs Aldingbourne Tues 11th 9.45am – Indoor Carpet Bowls. Come and join in the fun!2.00pm – Crochet Group6.15pm – RAFA Branch Choir practice Wed 12th 2.00pm – Ladies darts friendly – Come and join the ladies playing for fun. Thu 13th 9.30am – 11.30 am – Veterans’ Breakfast Please book at the bar or telephone the Club on 01243 865615. This is to assist with purchasing stock for the breakfast. See posters for more details.8.00pm – Whist – come along and join us. All welcome.8.00pm – Line dancing Fri 14th 10am-2.00pm – Bognor Flashback Group – come and reminisce about the “Good old days” when you would get pennies for the returned empties.2.00pm – The Craft Group2.30pm – 3.30pm Simon Meade of Arun Films will presenting a talk local film, television and cinema history before showing 3.30pm – 4.30pm The Punch And Judy Man (1963) You are welcome to come to either talk or film or talk and film.7.00pm – Bingo. Get your cards early for 8pm prompt start10.00pm – Meat Raffle Sat 15th 8.00pm – Lightning Brothers – a lively band that enjoys playing what we enjoy dancing to. Should be a good night! Sun 16th Anyone interested in bringing their talent to entertain our members? Mon 17th AGM – Both RAFA 381 Branch and The 381 Club have their AGMs today. Come along to see how things are shaping up into the future.2.00pm – Mah-jong No matter if you are winning or losing, there is always laughter from the table. Come and find out how it is played.6.30pm Uckers – Uckers is a game played in the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy Association have introduced it to the Club and it is proving a hit with players. It is played by four people with the players opposite each other partnering to form 2 teams. The game itself is essentially Ludo with extended rules that make it a more absorbing and skilful game.Come along and join in the fun. If you can make up a team of 4 all the better.8.00pm – Ladies Darts League Rafa “B” Vs Newtown “D” Tues 18th 9.45am – Indoor Carpet Bowls2.00pm – Crochet Group6.15pm – RAFA Branch Choir practice Wed 19th 10.00am – 12.00pm Brew For The Few – always well attended. We have The 381 Minstrels performing, and all proceeds go to Wings. Donations of cakes and raffle prizes most welcome. Come along for this great social occasion, tea/coffee, cake and chat. Everyone welcome.11.30am – Poetry Group – a popular morning of relaxed sharing of “all sorts” of poetry, to read or recite but most of all to enjoy.2.00pm – Ladies friendly darts. Come and join the ladies playing for fun and to improve skills and accuracy. Thu 20th 2.00pm – Games8.00pm – Line dancing Fri 21st 2.00pm – Sequence Dancing Taster Session – a new experience to try. Come along to find out more. Non-members £3 suggested donation, cash only.2.00pm – The Craft Group – working towards their next project. Come and see how it is progressing.7.30pm – Disco Don is back with his much anticipated Country and Western themed night. Come dressed in style! (Optional)10.00pm – Meat Raffle Sat 22nd 8.00pm – Alan Roberts – our entertaining guitarist gets us moving to the groove on the dancefloor with a good general mix to suit everyone’s tastes. Sun 23rd Anyone interested in bringing their talent to entertain our members? Show people how you craft, play a particular game or play your music, and share the joy with other members. Mon 24th 2.00pm – Mah-jong – come and see how it is played. Easy to learn - a lifetime to master.8.00pm – Ladies Darts League Rafa “B” Vs Newtown “A” Tues 25th 9.45am – Indoor Carpet Bowls – Come and join in the fun!2.00pm – Crochet Group6.15pm – RAFA Branch Choir practice Weds 26th 2.00pm – Ladies darts friendly – Come and join the ladies playing for fun and improve their skills. Thurs 27th 8.00pm – Line Dancing8.00pm – Whist night tonight Fri 28th 2.00pm – The Craft Group7.00pm – Bingo! Cards on sale from 7pm for 8pm prompt start10.00pm – Meat Raffle Sat 29th 8.15pm – Ask The Dog – such a great band covering a span of decades with some stomping classics. Sun 30th An empty hall just waiting for someone to fill with fun pastimes to share with our members. Music practice, games, comedy sketches, open mic or jam session. We’d love to hear from you Mon 31st 2.00pm – Mah-jong Come along to find out how it is played.8.00pm – Ladies Darts League Rafa “B” Vs Lambs Ba-Bas
Hello,This years AGM will be held at the club in the blue room on Sunday the 30th March at 10:30.Subscriptions will also be taken on the day £50 or £20 for concessions.
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PORTLAND BOWLING CLUB KILMARNOCKPortland Bowling Club, South Hamilton Street, Kilmarnock are currently recruiting for both playing and social members for the 2025/2026 season. Playing Membership: £75 for the first year rising to £150 thereafter.Anyone transferring from another bowling club where they have been a playing member are required to pay £150 for the first year. The Gents section presently hosts a number of Club Championship competitions and matches against other clubs. The Ladies section also hosts Club Championship competitions and matches against other clubs. There are a number of internal matches held on Saturdays as well as our TOP 9 Competition and our Mixed Triples League played throughout the season. There is also a weekly Wappenschaw match by both sections. A Ladies Open Triples and Gents Open Pairs and Fours Competitions are also held at the Club. The greens are available to members from 10.00 am every day. Social Membership: £30 per year with a maximum of 50 members.Our newly formed Social/Events Management Team are currently working on numerous events for throughout the year.📷The Club have recently opened the bar before each Kilmarnock FC home game allowing members and guests to have a drink prior to attending matches.
Friday 7th February 2025 Quiz Night 7pm for 7.30pm start Saturday 8th March 2025 Sportsmans Dinner 7pm Friday 4th April 2025 Quiz Night 7pm for 7.30pm start Sunday 4th May 2025 Afternoon with live music All members and guests are welcome
Membership renewal is on the Saturday 29th March 3.00pm
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