Here we are at the end of what turned out to be a very busy season despite the slow start due to the Covid restrictions. Its been a successful season, with all but a few social fixtures going ahead and notable recognition that Kidlington is one of the top clubs in the County, with requests for the use of the green as a neutral venue for 5 County / National finals, league semi-finals, and re arranged Past Presidents and County Games.

I would like to thank all those club members who have supported the club by playing in the many social fixtures. But also to those who have given up their time to help out with the:

• Acting Captain role
• Maintenance, gardening and hedge cutting
• Coaching and supporting the new members
• Bar persons
• General support and refreshments for the many County, and other fixtures/ finals we have hosted over the season.

You are too many to mention but you know who you are. The club would not exist without this support, and look forward to more participation to keep the club running next year as we will be hosting both the Middleton Cup and Home Counties games in 2022.

Notable club successes.

Congratulations to the Senior 4’s team of Alan Rowe, Bob Wright , Jim Feeley and Paul McGrath who represented Oxfordshire at the recent National finals in Leamington Spa. They won the first round, but were then narrowly defeated by Warwickshire, who were the eventual runners up of the competition.

Congratulations to Mandy Rodway who was runner up in the Blay Cup competition last weekend. Kidlington were well represented by Veta Bennet who was beaten in the Semi final and Joy Williams who participated in the Blay Plate competition. Well done ladies.

Dates for the Diary.

Sun 19th September. Finals day. See notice board for details.

There will be a workparty to put the green to bed. Please see notice board for details.

1st October 2021. Start of short mat season in the clubhouse. Thereafter Friday afternoons, 2-4 pm. Contact Flo Harris or Charlie Holley for more details.

16th October 2021. Presentation Evening and meal. Please add your name and food choices to the list in the Foyer. The meal will be free to bowlers as a thanks for continuing to support the club by paying rink fees during the season. Guests £5.

Wed 27th October AGM. 7 pm in the clubhouse. Please add your names to the sheet in the foyer if you are able to support the committee for 2022. The club cannot run without a committee, and its not good for the club or the existing committee members to continue to take on numerous roles.

Friday night socials.

These will commence fortnightly throughout the Autumn/ Winter months form 7 -10.30 pm on the following dates: There will be a bar rota and many hands make light work so please volunteer to help if able. Training can be given if required.

October 8th and 22nd
November 5th and 19th
December 3rd and 17th (Xmas raffle see below)
There will be no Friday night socials on Dec 24th (xmas eve) or 31 st (new years eve)
Jan 7th and 21st
Feb 4th and 18th
March 4th and 18th
April 1st and 15th.

Sat 27th November Skittles night with fish and chip supper. 7pm. Cost £10 per person.
Numbers will be limited so please add your name to the list in the Foyer.

Friday 17th December. Xmas draw. 7 pm. In the Clubhouse. With mulled wine and mince pies. Draw to start 8.30 pm.

As they say in bowling terms at this time of year, ”Winter well,” but don’t forget the club is there for you, and your support is appreciated.