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Are you looking for a friendly and sociable sport that's easy to learn and keeps you fit? Why not try bowls at Auriol Bowling Club?

For more information see About our club or contact us on 020 8873 7006. We're looking forward to welcoming you!

AGM

The 2021 AGM was well-attended, particularly in view of the preceding late night for many at the Presentation Dinner Dance! Outgoing President Brian Russell thanked the General & Social Committees, and also the members, for all the extra effort put in over the course of the last two Covid-struck years to keep the club not only alive but thriving. He also thanked members for their generosity in raising a grand total of £1500 for his chosen charity, Guide Dogs for the Blind. He finished by welcoming the incoming President Rosemary Westcott (pictured) who closed the meeting with a flourish!

Presentation Dinner Dance

The Presentation Dinner Dance was held at the Royal British Legion club in Surbiton. A splendid 3-course meal was provided by the catering team there, led by Auriol President Brian Russell's daughter Lyn and husband Tony, and served by friendly and enthusiastic waiting staff, several of whom were also members of Brian's family.

Trophies were presented to championship winners by Brian Russell, assisted by Club & Competitions Secretary Jan Kentish, and certificates handed out to the losing finalists.

Music for dancing was provided by club member James Rayne, back by popular demand, and a really good evening was had by all.

Our photos show the trophy presentations to the club 2021 Singles Champions Brenda Lisney and Brian Russell. Other photos from the presentations can be seen in the Picture Gallery.

Auriol Triumph in the Carol Shannon Trophy

At Sutton & District Bowling Association Finals Day Di Newman, Rosemary Wilman and Doreen Weight overcame Epsom in a match that was decided on the last end, Auriol scoring 2, to achieve their 19-18 victory. To reach the final the club met Cheam Fields, Ashtead and Sutton. With 10 clubs represented in the finals there was a good number of spectators, and the support of Louis Pelosi and Vic Saunders was much appreciated by the players.

The Carol Shannon Trophy is a new Sutton & District Ladies Triples knock-out competition, to run alongside the existing Arthur Hughes Triples Trophy for men. The Shannon family donated the trophy in memory of their mother who died in 2019, aged 90. She had been very involved in bowling and its organisation locally for many decades.

ABC League - Final Results

After a very testing season, due in part to our glorious British summer, Team E ('Elle'), led by Keith Gomm, emerged as worthy winners of the ABC League. For more details, see Results .

Hot Shot Heroes

Many congratulations to the team of Chris Ballard, Keith Gomm and Geoff Izzard on achieving a Bowls International Hot Shot perfect score of 9 in one end during a Tons League match against Purley on 16 August 2021. Very well done to the three of you.

Out-of-season Social Club

The Brunch Club has moved to Thursdays for the closed season, starting at 10.30 (and see below). In addition, though, we now have approval to run Monday social sessions for members during the winter, for tea and biscuits, playing games, and a general get-together. These run on the same timings as the Thursday Brunch Club, viz. from 10.30 - 3.00. As ever, please observe any Covid restrictions.

Brunch Club

The Brunch Club runs on Thursdays during the closed season, starting at 10.30 a.m. All categories of member (Full, Social, Working) are welcome, to enjoy the company of others, as well as the hot food & drinks available. Please carefully observe any Covid restrictions, to ensure a safe environment.

Spanish Tour - Latest update on tour dates

The bowls tour to Spain, originally planned for October 2020, then re-arranged courtesy of Covid to April 2021, then to October 2021, has now been re-booked for Tuesday 19 - Tuesday 26 April 2022. For further details contact Keith Gomm.

Defibrillator

The defibrillator is sited on the side of the cupboard in the Seminar Room in the Pavilion, by the door nearest to the changing rooms corridor. For further information please go to http://www.cardiacscience.co.uk/education-hub/.

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