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Hatfield Indoor B.C. Officially Re-Opening Significant work has been done with the most notable the quality of the new LED lighting. However,
very hard work was put into the unseen, the removal of the
old asbestos ceiling panels. The Mayor of Welwyn
Hatfield Borough, Counsellor Lynne Sparks carried out the Opening ceremony unveiling a plague to commemorate the Day. She was welcomed by President of the Club Richard Lush, Chairman Roger Carter and the Project co-ordinator Brian Burfoot. Also in attendance was an array of presidents and representative including Matt Rayner from Hatfield Community Sports fund and Cllr Tony Kingsbury. The work was carried out thanks to a significant grant from Hatfield Community Sports Fund topped up by Sports England. Brian Burfoot concluded by saying that Hatfield Bowls Club is ready for the local community to come and enjoy the wonderful game of bowls.
2017 Finals Ladies Club Championship winner Mary Banks & the Men's Championship winner John Morrison presented with their Trophies by Club President Richard Lush.
St Albans & District Ladies Finals 2017 The Finals was held at Potters Bar B.C. on 9th September. The day may have
been cloudy with a sprinkling of showers but this didn't spoil the Pairs Runners-up Sylvia Pullen & Alison Hall
The triples Final was against 2 teams from Hatfield
B.C. Mary Banks, Alison Hall & Barbara Albrecht
who won against Dee Morrison, Kathleen Cottington & Peggy Pike.
Officers Singles Winner Marilyn Hedger
Well done Hatfield Ladies! Royal Leamington Spa
is where the England National Bowls finals are held each year. Four of our ladies got through all their games to play in the County Finals booking their place in the National's where they played against Kent and Huntingdonshire in the Women's National Fours Championship. Many went from the Club travelled to Leamington to give the team vocal support. Representing Hertfordshire (B) was an honour and great achievement for 'the team' and our Hatfield Club.
Frank Skelton's 100th Birthday On the 24th April the Club celebrated this very special event with a party for Frank on this, his 100th birthday. The Party was attended by Frank's wife Vera, members of their family and a large number of Club members Frank has bowled at the Hatfield Club both Indoor and Outdoor for over 30 years. Vera and son Phil were also keen bowlers. The Hatfield Ladies laid
on an excellent buffet and a good time was enjoyed by everyone
Visit by the Mayor
Cllr.Les Page the Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Lady Mayoress Bette Page visited Hatfield Lawn Tennis & Bowls Club on Saturday 11th April. The
Mayor was able to watch the Indoor Finals and chat to a number of the Bowlers who were in this years Indoor Finals.
The Mayor met a number of the Social Members and Dart members and joined them for a drink at the Bar. He also joined a number of outdoor members for their opening roll-up of the new outdoor season. Both the Mayor and Mayoress
being bowlers themselves joined
in for 10 ends.
During the tea interval the
Club presented the Mayor with an engraved glass tankard as a memento of the visit. The Mayoress
was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Club President
Mrs Kathleen Monk. Many photos of the Mayor's visit are
on display in the Club House. The Club is grateful to the Mayor and Mayoress for giving
up so of their time to come and meet Club members and share ina very enjoyable day. |
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