NEWSLETTER
24th September 2026

• Membership -steady stream of membership coming in -keep the Stewards busy and Denis smiling by  paying asap. and avoid the late payment penalty.
• Stewards – lets keep Acle the top club in the Region and continue to have a Steward on duty every time you come into the club. To take some pressure off the existing ‘gang ‘we need just a couple more volunteers. Surely you can spare 2hrs a week to help this amazing club -please see Simon who will arrange training. You will have a Christmas Lunch to look forward to and the amazing ‘brussell sprout ceremony ‘to endure!!!!!
• Tournament on Sunday 27th – see and pay  ‘Father Christmas Chris’ on arrival if you want a bacon bap( we only have 40 on order so be quick)and order your lunches asap so the kitchen can be prepared. 
• Sunday Raffle – over 20 top quality prizes to be won – all for a great Charity -Nelson’s Journey. 
• DIY guys and gals -there is a box of tapes for sale for 50p -every home should have one -only 50p.
• Tuesday 29th Ultimate Bowls Tourny -for those watching on webcams and were confused at last weeks matches -the scoring for Ultimate Bowls is as follows –
• After first end 10 shots for holding shot
• 2nd -5 shots for holding shot
• 3rd shot -3 points
• Every toucher gets 3pts
• Holding shot at final end -3pts 
• It is a game of 3 bowl pairs -of 5 ends  but  scoring starts right from the first end -hence you get final scores of 54-51.for example- the game is very popular in Aussie land. 
• The Final of Ultimate Bowls is on Tuesday 6th October -well worth a look.
• Ladies Comps – look out for entry forms for the Club and County Ladies Comps and remember this year our winners in Singles and triples go to the County Finals.  

NEWSLETTER

19th September 2026

• Tim’s Tourny – there are still 3 vacancies for the Pairs Comp on Tuesday 29th Sept  in the evening -contact Tim – 07962188019 -timstone78@outlook.com 
• County League shirts – Gentlemen please return the county league shirts you no longer require asap. 
• Sewing Machine – anybody know anyone who repairs sewing machines -leave message for Denis. He needs some practise before he enters Sewing Bee next year.!!!!

Newsletter 12th October 2026

• Comps – if having difficulty booking rinks for Comps  then Whatsapp  or Text Simon and he will do the booking for you.
• Next Season -Committee are looking at starting some leagues alittle later next season to cut back on  cancellations. If you see your cancelled match re-scheduled for Xmas  Day -do not panic -we have just ‘parked’ it there while we find a date. Boxing day perhaps !!!!
• Markers – Excellent support for the Markers Course this coming Sunday afternoon. Well worth attending. 
• Sponsors – Pleased to report all last years Sponsors have signed up again for this coming season. Denis is negotiating with two more for this season. No doubt negotiations will take place in the bar as usual. 
• Hoodies and jackets – you may have seen the U30s sporting new  Marsh Harrier ‘hoodies’and it has been agreed that we will invite members to purchase same and for those who are not keen on the hood part we will have jackets as well for sale. We will order a number of each so we can display and you can try them on to determine sizes. Reminder ladies Denis is on hand to assist. 
• Village league -we have no Trophy for this league -any offers?

Newsletter
14th October 2026

Hosts – doubt if there is another club that has or will host the following –

Norfolk Youth Academy

U30s County side

O60s  Mens County side 

Markers Course

Ultimate Bowls Tournament over 3 weeks

Hosting 18 Round Tablers. 

Running a Beginners Course

Running an Advanced Coaching Course

Running exams for National Youth Awards 

Organising a weeks bowling holiday at Potters. 

National U21s Tournament as well as 

Raising  money for Charities

Well done to all who were involved

In addition to the above of course ,we have members who attend –

Norfolk County Mens Indoor Meetings

Norfolk County Ladies Meetings both EIBA and Federation codes

Have reps on Acle Recreation Committee

Have reps on Acle Social Club Committee

Attend National Federation Executive Meetings

Once again our thanks for those who give up their time to keep the sport and Acle IBC thriving. 

Newsletter
10th October 2026

• Congrats to Bradley and Harry on being selected for an England U18s  International Trial this weekend -good luck boys -wear the Acle shirt with pride. 
• MacMillan Nurses – we will put out raffle books soon to raise money for the Norfolk MacMillan Nurses. WE NEED MORE PRIZES. Please leave in the office. 
• Club and County Comps – best you all start booking your matches as there will be no extensions  of play by dates allowed.
• Ultimate Bowls -thanks to the success of this years events the club have authorised Tim to go ahead with next years Tournament.  Lets hope the final is as good -51-51 -all down to very close measure. 
• Subs -still 200 members not paid -very disappointing.
• Potters Poster -see details of the chance to bid for a fantastic 2 day break at Potters during the World Championships. 

Newsletter
29th September 2026

• Sunday Tourny – Congrats to Ken and Barney and all helpers ,the Tournament raised £1035-00 for the Nelson’s Journey Charity. Congrats to the winners, Sheila, Brian and Jenny who were 7-1 down agst Mark,Simon and Rocky early on. New names on the Trophy, that’s what we like. 
• Ladies Comps – correction from last week it is the Ladies Singles and Pairs who go thru to the County Finals. Entry Forms  out.
• Box of tapes – hurry while stocks last we have black tapes for sale -every DIY guy or gal should have some in their tool box. 
• Membership -pay your subs asap. -keep the Stewards busy and Treasurer happy. 
• County League gets underway next Saturday with Swifts  playing Kites and Acle Mens A v Beccles A at Acle. Two good matches to watch . 
• National Youth Awards -congrats to Bradley on reaching the Silver Award standard.
• Language – just a reminder to members  to be aware that not everyone is at ease with swearing on or off the green.
• URGENT REQUEST -any members not involved in the county league anymore and  who still has his team club shirt please return asap, especially any with ‘Rhino’ on. Just hand in to Stewards. Thanks. 

Sunday Evening Sets League

Please would Captains note that an additional round of games has been added to your schedules on 4th April 2027.     This is mainly to achieve each team playing each other twice.