As we are unable to hold a meeting this month I have tried to write
a news letter to share whatever information we have.
Both Terry and Gary have added to it and I will post a copy to David
who I believe is making good progress now and I am sure we
continue to wish him well.
Obituaries
As is customary at our meetings we will start by remembering the
bowlers who we have lost.
Ken Wild of Nether Edge, Barry Clinton of Thorncliffe and Jim
Holloway of Ecclesfield all passed away before our March meeting.
Roger Garbutt – who was 82 years of age passed away at the
beginning of May Everyone will remember Roger as competitions
secretary for the Association a role he filled with enthusiasm and
hard work for many years. As a metallurgist Roger worked in
Redcar, Rotherham, Tinsley Park and Stocksbridge. When he
retired he joined Stocksbridge Bowling Club and became a stalwart
member of their committee. Later in life he decided to join a club
nearer his home in Whiston and that was when he joined Catcliffe
where again he was a hands on member.
His funeral is at Rotherham Crematorium on Tuesday 19 th May.
Mourners at the funeral are restricted to immediate family and two
bowling friends who have been invited
The family feel it would be nice to have flowers to make up for so
few people being allowed to attend. They are also hoping to
arrange an Ashes Scattering Ceremony at a later date when
charitable donations may be made.
Flowers can be sent through “Forget Me Not Florists” at Rotherham
Phone 01709 829204
Keith McSloy – aged 71 Keith was secretary of Sheffield & District
Social Clubs Bowling Association for many years running their leagues and competitions. He started bowling in 2001 when ha
retired from the police force and continues to play at Niagara for
Intake, when that club folded he played in the Vets team at Colley.
He became involved with S&DSCBA when he started helping Mrs
Knowles who used to run that Association. He was a formidable
opponent on the green.
His funeral will be held at Grenoside on Thursday 28 th May at 3.30,
Frank Ellis has been invited to represent bowling. The cortege will
be leaving his home on Wellbeck Rd Walkley at approximately
2.45pm If anyone wishes to stand at the kerbside as a mark of
respect.
Trevor Brown a long time member of Longley Park BC playing in
their Vets A Team until the end of last season. Trevor was taken ill
on holiday before Christmas and died on the 10th March.
Harry Gillott of Firth Park died on 31 st March aged 88. He had not
played for several seasons due to ill health which he fought
valiantly. He was a lovely chap who always followed the progress of
Firth Park in the leagues.
Ruth Noble – also of Firth Park who died on 5th April aged 80. She
used to play at Abbeyfield and came to Firth Park with her friend
Maureen Barraclough. We had many good times with her and she
played until last season when she was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Albert Bedford – a life member of Middlewood Park BC Aged 93 he
had been playing until last season. A former President of the club
and a real gentleman.
Tom Shepherd – a member of Grenoside Bowling Club passed away
on May 2nd aged 89. He was still playing up to last season and was
well known on the circuit for his bowling skills, his sportsmanship
and friendliness. Many members will remember him as in his old
age he had a distinctive shuffle across the green but despite his age
he was a formidable opponent.
He was a farmer from the Worrall / Bradfield area and he will be
sadly missed for his stories, poems and singing.
Roger Dunne – a member of Bradway Bowling Club. Sadly Roger
was in hospital and succumbed to Covid 19. He was a Vets B team
player on a Wednesday and Friday.
Tina Mullins – who died on the 6th May a member of Meersbrook
Bowling Club. She was a regular member of the Wednesday
evening team and the Saturday C Team.
Michael Gaughan – a member of Crookesmoor Bowling Club. He
had been a member of their B team but had been unwell for a while.
It is so sad these bowlers have all died at a time when their bowling
friends were not allowed to attend their funerals as part of the
bowling community.
If memorial services or commemoration of life meetings are to be
held in the future I will if asked, pass on the details to members of
the Association.
As the national lock down is beginning to be lifted some bowling
greens are opening to allow play. This has to be carefully planned
and guidelines issued by BCGBA must be closely followed at all
times.
Their guidelines still state there must be no competitive play and
most County Matches and Competitions will be rolled over to next
year. The 2020 Handbook will be rolled over to next year and
addendum’s sent out as required. They will try to complete the 2019
ladies Champion of Champions later in the year.
S&DPBA Champion of Champions which should have been held on
the 8th May was cancelled but I will try and run it if possible later in
the season.
Several clubs have applied to Sport England for a grant to cover
affiliation fees groundsmen payments etc. The application has to be
done on line and before Thursday.
Please keep this years handbooks as we may be able to roll them
over to next year, but this has not definitely been decided.
The only funny story I got back from my email last week was that
Joan Ramage thinks she looks like Shirley Temple now she hasn’t
had her hair done for such a long time.
I really can’t think of any thing else to mention except that David is
beginning to feel stronger which is good news.
Gary is standing in for him at the moment and doing an excellent
job.
Terry is chasing up your monies from the council and regularly
speaking to Andy Philips in the Recreation Dept concerning the up
keep of the greens and any other matters.
Thank you and Keep Safe Jennie
Meersbrook Bowling Club Limited 
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