NEWSLETTERS
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SAFEGUARDING
I f any member has any concerns about anyone involved in bowls-whether directly or indirectly- please report them as soon as possible.
The club Safeguarding Officer is Jaynes Greenacre or you can contact the Lead Safeguarding Officer at the EIBA - safeguarding@eiba.co.uk
Batchelor Party
This must be a first. Denis received an email from the organiser of a ‘batchelor party weekend’ asking if we could host a coaching session. Always up for a challenge and something new so Denis ‘volunteered’ 4 club coaches, Aaaron, Karel, Simon and Julie to put the boys thru’ their paces with different exercises, having sufficient breaks to allow time in the bar, of course.
The ‘boys’ were taking a break on the Broads and moored at Acle Bridge so they could be ready for their ‘have a go at bowls ‘event on Sat afternoon.
As you can see from the photos all enjoyed themselves
This must be a first for the sport ,and of course for Acle Indoor Bowls ,who even put on a Gin Festival as an extra treat.
Acle ‘Swifts’ Flying High
Many congratulations to our ladies Swifts team. They completed the season finishing 2nd in their league. A mix of a great team spirit throughout the side on top of some dedicated coaching from Aaron and his team
.This is a great result from what was previously known as Acle’s ‘C’ team but now ,quite aptly known as the Acle Swifts.
Colin Starkings in Barbados
Bill Downie in The Maldives
Jayne Routledge in Cyprus
Edna Land in Lanzarote
Charlie Meechan in Malaga
Barry McGrath in Cyprus
Julie & Jackie on a bridge in South of Milan. Porta Vicoinese.
Wendy in Borneo
Sue, David, Brian & Colin in the Caribbean
Alan & Sally Davies in Madeira (+ Ronaldo)
Steve & Sally Webb at Monte Mar BC, Gran Alacant
Alan & Sally in The Maldives
Wouldn’t it be great if we could show more pics like this from around the world?
Please send them in and we’ll add them to this gallery
Newsletter
27th August 2026
- Reminder – The Village Leagues and Tuesday Night Ladies league have been re-scheduled and are ready for collection.
- Nationals – with the above being changed it allows for 3 rinks to be booked for c/c or Nationals or casual play on the nights when the Ladies League is played.. There is the odd Tuesday also when Village league plays ,that there may be 3 rinks free for same.
- Club Comps -with the release of these extra rinks we will be in a position to start our own club competitions a lot earlier than we thought.
- Stewards – we have a Stewards meeting at 10-30am on Monday 7th September and anyone interested in becoming a Steward is welcome to turn up and listen in. We have 2 vacancies, for these extremely important positions as they are the first point of contact for would-be members, and as I have in the past had to visit a lot of clubs , as Director Of Development, I know just how important that first contact is – Denis
- Marker’s Course – Roy ( Himpo) has agreed to run a much needed ‘Marker’s Course ‘on Sunday afternoon on the 18th October. I would recommend those interested in helping out by ‘marking’ a match for their friends attend , especially those who kindly volunteer to mark at the Annual Junior Tournament in January. There will be a ‘volunteer list’ posted on the main board at the entrance or just give your name to Simon or a Steward.
- Domestic league Schedules – please collect asap so that we can identify any mistakes before we go to the printers for publication of our scorecards for the season.
- War Memorial -the full l name of the Rec Centre is the ‘Acle War Memorial Recreation Centre’ and I am sure many of you have never seen the actual war memorial plaque which was on a wall on the new patio area. This plaque has been renewed and in addition you will notice a new plaque positioned on the main hall wall ,which will soon be accompanied by soldier silhouettes.
- Membership -remains at £45-00pa with an extra £5 for a locker. Payment can be made on line via the website or to the duty stewards . Payment by card but if you see Denis he will only deal with cash!!! Arkright is alive and well and lives in Acle.
Newsletter 24th August 2026
- Canadian Champions – Eric and Rob Gallipeau our Canadians friends have just won the Canadian National Pairs -but they still have to play in the Canadian PBA Comps to qualify for Potters -we wish them well.
- Tim’s New Project – watch out for news on the Bowls Talk podcast thing, as we have agreed to host a Pairs Competition at Acle early season on Tuesdays -watch this space or media for more information.
- Water bottles -we have quite a collection of water bottles left behind -please collect yours in the next week as we are undertaking a very early spring clean soon.
- Village and Ladies league – all been re-scheduled so destroy your old stuff and collect new schedules from the table. Thanks as ever to Denis’s IT assistant Bill for sorting.
- Ladies league start on 13th Oct and sheets are in blue
- Village League starts 20th October and sheets are in Yellow.
- Congrats to all our ladies in the County Silver Vase Federation Team on their victory at Skegness
A group of players from Acle travelled out to Alicante in Spain for 10 days of sunshine and Bowls. They were playing a local team at Monte Mar Bowls Club and drew their first game 70-70.
Makes the rest of us back here in the cold and wet quite envious.
Newsletter 21st August 2026
- Comps- Nationals and Club -Important Info
- Busy busy -we have a full program of matches for our domestic leagues this coming season so those who have entered Nationals and Club and County Comps be aware.
- We have 1 rink free on Monday evenings, we can move the league matches around so you have a double session
- We have 1 rink on Thursday evenings
- There is a chance that we can accommodate some comps on Saturdays around the County League fixtures.
- There are usually 3 rinks free on Sunday mornings.
- There are 2/3 rinks free on Sunday Evenings, even if we have the Sunday League playing and we will open up all the rinks if needed on other Sunday evenings.
- Friday 4th December – we have 6 rinks free
- Friday 29th Jan – we have 6 rinks free.
- Simon is happy to open up the club for Nationals on Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons. His preferred tipple is rum.
- Domestic Club Comps such as handicap, O60s will be played at the end of the season from 9th March, so entries will not be out until the New year.
- Season 206/27 –looking ahead we will be allocating a lot more dates next season specifically for Comps prior to Christmas.
- Guidance - For those new to the sport ,the priority for bookings are -Nationals, then Club and County Comps, then League matches and then casual play,. So your league match could be cancelled at anytime ,but the club will re-arrange that match. The majority of our members entering Comps do try not to have to interrupt any league fixtures.
- PS if you are entering the Men;’s Club and County Comps they have to be in by 18th September. And not the Oct date which was on the earlier entry forms.
Our sponsors enjoyed a day out at Acle Indoor Bowls Club where they tried their hand at bowls (some for the first time)
An enjoyable day it was too hot both them and our members that were present to look after them.
The Acle men’s B team (AKA - Acle Rhinos) finished their season off with a fine 6½ - ½ win away at Lowestoft Railway and in doing so secured the League 2 title. They will now play in Div 1 alongside Acle A next season. Huge congratulations to Peter and his bunch of ‘Merry Men’. A great team effort.
International Visitors
The club was host to several International players getting in some practice before the play at the Potters World Bowls tournament.
Pictured are David (English) & Gary (New Zealander), both representing Canada and Darren (English) & Frank (Netherlands), both representing Thailand.
We wish them all the best of luck at Potters.
NEWSLETTER
30th July 2026
Fun Night – Mon 10th Aug at 6-30pm -turn up and register with Tim – what’s that all about??? – turn up and find out
Norfolk County O 60s Mens team – will now play their matches at Acle -1st game is on Tuesday 15th December at 10-00am against the old enemy Suffolk. Clive Wright -yes our Clive Wright is the new captain and he drinks Fosters !!!!!!.
Sunday Sept 20th from 2-15pm -the first meeting of the Norfolk Junior Academy will be hosted by Acle.
Sunday 27th September – The Simon Ollie Tournament will take place -book your team in with Barney or KSG. All proceeds to Nelson’s Journey Charity and any raffles prizes would be appreciated.
Howden Insurance – if you are due to renew your Car or House Insurance remember to contact our Sponsors -Howden Ins of Southend -Those who have already contacted them have saved a lot of dosh – tel 01702 225400 and quote ‘Acle Bowls. ‘
Potters Holiday – we have a holiday for sale for 2 at Potters ,during the World Bowls Championships ,in a Bungalow Plus accommodation – brochure price 778-00 -from Tuesday 12th January -Make an offer in a sealed envelope -Marked ‘Potters Holiday”and pass to Steward – all proceeds to club funds. This is a thank you from Potters to Acle for all the help we have given them over the years. You will of course also have free entry to all the World Bowls matches on those 2 days.
Macmillan Nurses -rather than clash with the Simon Ollie Charity we will hold our annual Macmillan Nurse Raffle in October and again raffle prizes -clearly marked -Macmillan - can be left in the office.
Road Closure – roadworks ( there’s a surprise) start again on South Walsham Road/Bridewell Lane, in Acle ,from 10th to 21st Aug. A notice about dates and which parts affected is on the main Board in the club. You will be able to gain access to the club ,as they need to keep it clear for the Drs and Swallowtail ,but there will be delays.
Newsletter
7th August 2026
- Fun Night – reminder that Tim is organising a ‘fun night’ of bowls at the club this Monday Night the 10th -just turn up and register with Tim for a 6-30pm start.
- Commonwealth Games – Acle had a connection with the Games in that the Falkland Islands bowler practised at Acle the other year.
- Canadians – our Canadian friends hope to qualify again for Potters this coming January as they enter their qualifying rounds in Canada over the next few weeks.
- Members - we are certainly a truly global club and even have members from Suffolk !!!!!!!!
- Roll ups – just a reminder that the club is Open on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings for roll-ups -no booking possible so just turn up., and of course on any day when we used to have summer leagues playing ,as these are actually now available to book for roll ups.
Acle Ladies Dominate in the Atherley National for Norfolk
All of these Acle members were part of the successful Norfolk Team in the National Final of the Atherley. A great advert for our club and of course Norfolk. Well done all
Photo shows the triumphant Acle U30s team with their opponents Beccles. This was a home and away fixture with the total combined scores of both events deciding the winner.
Our thanks to Barney who had the idea of an annual event of this kind to help build a successful U30s unit at Acle, capable of moving forward and challenging for the National Title which the club won many years ago.
NEWSLETTER
11th August 2026
1. Winter leagues – all ready for collection except the Thurs Mixed Pairs 1st Div.
2. Coaching – We have just 5 spaces left for the 19th Sept Beginners Course from 10-00am and 2 Vacancies for the Advanced Course starting Sunday 20th September at 10-00am . The next advanced course in November is already full but the Beginners Course from 31st October has vacancies.
3. Mens A team – your new kit is ready for collection. I would like to see all players collect their kit in the next 2 weeks ,in case we need to make changes -no doubt to the waist.( tho’ diet sheets are an alternative) The club is open most mornings ,including weekends, and Monday , Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Make a note of any kit changes and put on my desk in the Office so we can order in time for new season.
4. Sponsors – the following Sponsors have committed for the coming Season-
Rhino Builders Supplies,
Goodley Financial Services
Lucas & Wyllis -Solicitors
Howden Insurance of Southend
The Limes, Acle
Guild Healthcare
Thorpe Travel
Their support, as ever ,is much appreciated and enables us to provide our County and National teams with top quality kit.
Acle Shirts make their North American Debut
Proud to say that acle indoor shirt made there outdoor pairs debut yesterday in Kitchener.
They played in the Bill Bottiger Memorial Tournament. It is a very popular event in honour of Canada's most decorated players. The shirts went 3-0 and just fell short in the points accumulated for the day and finished a respectable third place.
The shirts were very well like by all and got some good attention.
The Simon Ollie Charity Shield 2025
Took place at the Acle Indoor bowling club on Sunday 21st September
Winners Tim stone Harry stone and Rob Parker
Runners up G. Ball A. Lee C. Wright
A very successful day with £1038.00 raised for the local charity Nelsons Journey
Big thanks to Ken and mel for donating the prize money
£500 was raised on the raffle thanks to local
Business donating prizes .
Gorleston pavilion, Gt yarmouth races, Norfolk museums, Basecamp, Hirst farm shop and cafe, Broadland sports club, Potters holidays, Great Yarmouth pleasure Beach
Farmfoods, Cantly cock, Caldicot hall, Aldfeds estate agents, Marina centre, Tesco caister, Claire Vout, Richard church, Stephen Smith, Jane Wymer whisky for spider , Gwyn
Donations
M. Hodgson £100. A piggot £25, G.ball £20
Thanks to all who made this such a successful day Dennis Simon Mel Linda Edna Ken jane Claire vout plus everyone who took part and supported Us
Barney and ken
