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. 

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 01702225400 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 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

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
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 by18th September. And not the Oct date which was on the earlier entry forms.

Newsletter
11th August 2026

• Winter leagues – all ready for collection except the Thurs Mixed Pairs 1st Div.
• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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.