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It is with great sadness that I have to report that Brian Terry passed away on 15th March 2025.
Brian was a renowned, extremely popular player and active officer of the club holding many posts during the years including, 2nd & 3rd Team's Captain, General Secretary, Vice president and President.
Although Brian stopped playing before Covid, he continued to be a member and was granted Life Membership in 2019.
The following is the email that Chris Dalrymple received from Brian's daughter, Claire.
'Hello,
I am the daughter of Brian Terry.
It is with regret that I let you know that Dad passed away on 15th March 2025 in Bournemouth Hospital of pneumonia.
Dad really missed his bowling and whilst his health was declining he had recently purchased a mobility scooter so that he could attend home games during the upcoming season and was really looking forward to the weather improving so that he could get out and about.
The funeral is at Bournemouth Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 12:30 in the small chapel should anyone wish to attend.
Kind Regards
Claire Hohne'
The season is nearly here, Whooppee!
The green will open at 10.00am on Monday 21st April
Weather Permitting
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A reminder that the Club Spring Meeting takes place this coming Friday, the 28th of March. Come along, meet and chat with your fellow club mates and find out what's going on this season. The Bar will be Open and the 2025 Club Handbooks will be available for collection.
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A Very Big Thank You to Brian, Paul, Mel, Neil and Chris for sorting out the mess of the Urinals and the plumbing in the Men's toilet facilities. The pictures below are before and after their excellent work.
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The Jack | Get to know Kieran Jaycock!
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Afternoon Tea Party
On Friday afternoon, around 35 members and guests got together for a tea party organised by Karen and Maureen with support from Helen, Sooki, Ken and Peter.
The clubhouse was well decorated by the team with assistance from Mel, Brian, Neil and Paul who rolled back the short-mat mat and set out the tables.
The members sat down to sandwiches and tea followed by cheese scones, plain scones and fruit scones with cream and jam. There was a healthy debate as to whether it should be jam first or cream first. It was left to personal preference. After scones there were cakes arranged on cake stands.
The afternoon was finished with a raffle run by Ken and Peter and finally a game of Heads or Tails that was won by Den Newham.
Thanks go to the members who helped clear up and wash-up the dishes.
A good afternoon was had by all.
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Details of Membership and Competition Entries have been submitted to Bowls Hampshire and Bowls England via their Websites.
Good luck to all those members who have entered County and National Competitions in 2025.
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The Entry Forms for the 2025 B&DBA Competitions are now on the club noticeboard.
They will be removed for submission on the 28th of April.
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Club Membership is sadly down this year. It currently stands at 61 which includes all playing and social members who have renewed their membership and also those who have indicated that they will be renewing this year. Last years total membership was 83.
Sadly, due to the reduction in numbers there will not be a third, 'B', Team playing in the NFBA League Division 5 this year.
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The Club Open Days, where we hope to recruit new members, has been put back to a warmer part of the season for this year and coincides with the Bowls England BOWLS' BIG WEEKEND.
Our Open Days will take place during the Spring Bank Holiday on Sunday 25th May and Monday 26th May.
Please come along to impart your Bowls Knowledge and Experience and help grow our membership.
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Sadly, last year the Harry Wright Competition was not well supported and so changes have been made to make it more viable.
The duration of the competition has been cut down from running throughout the season to 10 weeks and will start on Monday 26th May, following the Open Day event. The Competitor with the Best 6 Scores will Win and there is no negative scoring.
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You can download the recent B&DBA Newsletter by clicking on the following.
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I bumped into George Dickson a few days ago, down in the Town. I am very pleased to say that George is looking very well and is in good spirits. In the bad times last year, he was in a very poor state and was down to 8 stone in weight. He is now up to 10 stone and managing to get out and about, albeit with a wheeled walker. He is hoping to get down to the club during the coming season and if well enough be able to get on the green. I'm sure you will join me in wishing George well and in hoping to see him at the club this year.
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Paul Wright has published a new report for 2025. Click on 'Green Side Up' to view this fascinating read which illustrates how much thought, planning and work goes into making our green the best playing surface possible. I'm sure that you will join me in thanking Paul and his helpers for all the hard work they put in, on the green and it's surrounds.
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The new Bowls Hampshire Online Website is up and running. In this, it's first year, it will only be used for Affiliation, Membership and Competition Entry administration. Following this, the website will be expanded to include other aspects of Bowls Hampshire activities.
As the Club Membership Renewals come in this year, members names are added to the Bowls Hampshire Online Website. Members names have always been a requirement of Bowls Hampshire so that they can calculate affiliation fees and verify competition entries.
Members who have already entered their names to the Bowls Hampshire Competition Entry Forms, on the club noticeboard, have also had their names and contact details entered on the new website.
The Entry Forms, on the club noticeboard, will be removed on the 24th February, for submission.
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Club Membership Renewals have been slow to come in this year. To date, 30 members from last year have renewed and 34 have not done so, as yet.
It is important to know what our membership will be, for this year, as later in February we have to decide how many club teams can be entered into Leagues and Inter Club Competitions.
Therefore, we need to know ASAP what our membership level is. Invitations to renew membership were sent out at the end of last year and if you haven't renewed as yet, you can download a renewal form by clicking on either Renewal Form 2025.xlsx or Renewal Form 2025.pdf.
However, if you have decided not to renew this year it would be a great help to know this. If so, it would be appreciated if you could let Geoff Robins know by contacting him on 07754 010469 or by email.
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Chris Spry, who joined us in May last year, has been very busy designing and developing a new design of Bowls Scoreboard. Using his inventive accumen he has invested his own time and money in producing an advanced design of Scoreboard which is easier to handle, lighter, rest free, windproof and has an advertising panel.
His design is registered and he has a website that you can view by clicking HERE.
Thanks to Chris, we will have new Scoreboards this year and he has agreed to supply them to the Club at cost price.
Well Done Chris and Success for the Future
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You can download the recent Bowls England communiqué by clicking on the following.
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A great time was had by the 36 members who attended the Chistmas Party on Friday the 13th.
The fantastic Ploughmans Spread was followed by Paul's General Knowledge Quiz, Frank's Name That 60's - 70's Tune and Debbie's Raffle.
It was a most convivial evening and well done to Doug Jones who's Plus 2 team won the quiz.
Also, congratulations to Pat Allington who won the prize for the Best Chistmas Jumper.
This very successful event raised over £350 for the club from the bar, food and raffle.
This was due to the fantastic efforts of Ivan who oganised and ran the event.
Harry for preparing the bar and serving all evening.
Debbie for organising and running the raffle.
Paul and Frank for the quizes.
Also, to Maureen and Ken, Karen and Sookie and also Mel for helping Ivan before, during and after the Party.
Click on the picture alongside to see the small gallery of pictures.
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Bowls Hampshire Women’s Area Secretary
It was announced at the recent Bowls Hampshire AGM that Carol Broomfield (Ringwood) would be taking over as Women’s West Area Secretary. It may take a little while for Kim Harris to hand over to Carol. So for now, Mike Squires, the Men's Bowls Hampshire Western Area Secretary, is currently the main Bowls Hampshire West Area contact.
Many Congratulations to Carol. On behalf of all Ringwood Members we wish Carol every success in her new role as the Bowls Hampshire Women’s West Area Secretary, in the new season.
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The New Forest Bowling Association Competition Entry Forms, for 2025, have been posted on the club noticeboard. However, there is no rush as the forms won't be removed until the middle of March 2025.
The Finals Day will be held at Fordingbridge Bowling Club on Sunday 7th September 2025
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Ivan has set up a small second hand book stall at the club. The proceeds from this will go to towards replacing our very ancient cooker which is no longer fit for purpose.
All books will be sold for 75p each and Ivan has donated 40+ books to kick it off. Donations of books would be very much appreciated.
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You can download the recent Bowls England communiqué's by clicking on the following.
2025 National Championships entries are now OPEN!
The Jack | Last minute Christmas gifts!
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from the Newsroom
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Ivan's Coffee Morning, on Monday, was a great success.
Plenty of members turned up to enjoy the convivial atmosphere and have a good chinwag whilst devouring lovely cakes and biscuits, all washed down with either Coffee or Tea.
Many thanks to Ivan who organised and ran the event, with help from Karen, Maureen, Ken, Sooki, Brian and Mel. (I hope I haven't left anybody out)
Also a very big thank you to the ladies who baked and/or donated the lovely cakes and biscuits.
A total of £200.60 was raised for club funds with many thanks to the members who came along.
Hopefully, see you all again at the Christmas Party.
Ringwood Ladies - B&DWBA Triples League - Division 2 Winners 2024
Ringwood Ladies receiving their Trophy from President Suzanne Ager at the B&DWBA Luncheon on the 8th November
Left to Right. Sue Wyatt, Margaret Clifford Smith, Debbie Senior, Suzanne Ager, Mavis Hammond, Helen Blackiston, Eileen Clarke
Below - Helen Blackiston receiving the Lillian Lynex Runner Up trophy from B&DWBA President Suzanne Ager
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Prize Presentation 2024 Extra Photos
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Club Competition Winners and Runners Up, who didn't receive their trophies at this year's Prize Presentation and Social Night, received them at the Club AGM
Don't worry about the rotation of the picture alongside (software glitch)
Just click on it to view the gallery of pictures
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Coming Up Events
This Coming Monday 25th November. Ivan's Coffee Morning. 10am - 1pm in the Clubhouse. £2.50 Inc. Coffee/Tea & a Cake. Everyone welcome, Bring your friends.
Friday 13th December. Christmas Party. 6.30 for 7.00pm in the Clubhouse. Further details to follow.