Wednesday 29th saw the change over at the Foresters, Marlene handed over the pub to Carl and said her last good byes. There were 19 club members and 2 guest Andrew and Lesley from Cuckmere who came up to check out the club and have lunch. It was a bright and sunny afternoon but got quite cold as the sun went down.
The club will be starting our training session this Saturday 2nd Feb. 10am start.
We hope to practice our shooting and pointing to brush off the rust we have gained over the winter. Also we will be looking for names to form our North Downs League and SCPA 6 a side teams for this season. Please let Jeff know whether you want to play in both leagues or one league or none.
Timber as far as the eye can see..please watch out for the splinters when we have boules on the beach. The beach is covered with tons of wood from the sunken cargo ship.
The timber is all over the section of beach we use. In places the wood is over eight feet deep all along the high water line, from Littleampton to Brighton
The following photo's were sent by Dan from the Chicago Club. This was there first meeting of the New Year. Notice the patented "boule warmer"
On Saturday 19th Jan. We held our normal boules session but after the first game we made our way back into the pub. This was our farewell to Marlene, the staff arranged the glasses and we supplied the bubbly.
The Club arranged to have a necklace made by one of our local jewelers. As you can see from the photo's it is in the shape of a silver boule with a 9ct gold Bee as our emblem. On the reverse inscribed is Marlene's name.
Also a print showing a group of early boulist, I am sure that must be Mike
The photo's where provided by Jeff and Peter R.
6-a-side League Division 3
Team
Lamb
Adur Leisure
Southampton City Pilgrims
Portchester Petanquers
Admiral Cunningham or Ship Wrecks Play-off required
Limesdowne Marvels
ABC Wasps Promoted
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Neville Lee past away last night, as you all know Neville as been ill for some time. I have spoken to Sonia and said that if she requires any help to please contact me. When I know information on the arrangement I will let you all know.
As from this week, the committe has decided to make Paul Roberts our Vice Chairman. He will be there to assist Joan when ever is required.
Hi Everyone,
Don't forget this Sat.. Marlene's presentation, straight after the first game,, a glass of bubbly and a piece of cake.
See you all there.
This is just to let you all know that I have arranged the NDL AGM to take place at the Foresters Arms, Kirdford.
On Monday 18th Feb to start at 8pm.
I will send out the Agenda next week, could anyone who has anything for the Agenda please drop me a line as soon as possible.
I will be stepping down as Sec this AGM, can we have a new volunteer, its quite a good job.
Today was a great day, the sun came out and the wind and rain went away.
Pity that so few players turned up for the afternoon session, lot of reports that due to the road being closed at the Onslow Arms people couldn't find their way!!
I have been asked to mention the name of those who did come and play.
Val, Tony F. Tony R. George and Jeff
Hopefully the bridge will be open for Saturday.
26 hearty soles turned up for the first main club day of 2008.
It was a chilly day but the rain held off until after lunch. We had 3 full games before lunch and everyone played very well.
For the third year running Jeff managed to get fannied on the first day of the year. He reckons it is just a wake up call to get himself going for the rest of the year (also it may be due to too much Christmas pud)
Just to remind all of the club, that we will be presenting Marlene with her going away present on Jan 19th, the committee hope that we will have a good turn out from our members to say good bye to our lovely landlady.
Today was the first boule day of the new year. With a very cold biting wind 12 of us took part in a couple of very cold games of boule.
Even so the standard of play was good, hindered by loads of clothes and most of us had our gloves on. Shooting was boule to boule otherwise with the hard ground everything flew straight over.
Saturday will be our first main club day, come on everyone lets get started in the New Year.
