Just to let everyone know, we have invested in an upgrade to the website URL address. This removes the ‘wordpress’ from our web address so it becomes simply www.meersbrookbc.com. This has the effect of giving more exclusivity in our web address and web site so it feels more like our own, and also significantly improves the search ability for our site on all the major internet search engines making us easier to find.
Tidy-Up / Maintenance Day
At 9am on Saturday 31st March, we are looking for a few spare pairs of hands to help get the green and the surrounding paths tidy ready for the season.
We know that there will be several people bowling in competitions elsewhere and will be unavailable; we won’t need lots of people, but the more we get the quicker we’ll get it done!
Copious amounts of free tea, coffee and biscuits for all helpers! Any questions, get in touch with Adam Blackwell.
Burkhill Shield
On Sunday 1st April, MBC will host the first annual ‘Burkhill Shield’, in memory of Steve Burkhill. Steve was a very well respected and valued member of our club, and held various positions within MBC. He sadly died very suddenly at the end of 2016, at the age of 58, and is missed by all.
This competition has therefore replaced the MBC Open Competition, that was won last year by Richard Atkin.
Bowling starts at 9.30am, with hot food available all day. The bar will also open at 11am. The competition is approved by SYCGBA.
We hope to see as many people there as possible for what will be a brilliant day. For any more details, please contact Adam Blackwell or Gary Hill.
This week at MBC – w/c 19th March
Whilst not strictly an MBC event, Sunday 25th March is the day that MBC A team travel to Leyland to play in the World Club Championships at Fox Lane!
We’re trying to organise as much support for the team as possible on the day at Fox Lane. If anybody is planning on attending, please contact Adam Blackwell know as we may be able to share lifts, allowing people who would otherwise struggle to attend the event to grab a spare seat and make the trip over to Preston.
If you haven’t already seen it, a copy of the draw can be downloaded here: World Club Championship Draw 2018.
NOTE: Matches scheduled for Sunday 18th March have been postponed due to the snow! These matches will now be played on Sunday 15th April, and the final delayed a week to Sunday 22nd April.
Bowls Fees
After selection and team meetings over the last few weeks, the bowling section fees will be put on the club notice board tomorrow (weather dependant). Just a quick reminder that these, and your MBC club membership, are to be paid before any bowler can represent the club in 2018.
- Club membership can be paid over the bar to any board member, bar staff or Adam Blackwell.
- Bowls fees are to be paid to either Jack Clarke, Sarah Clarke or Adam Blackwell. Alternatively, bowls fees can be left in a clearly labelled money envelope behind the bar.
If anyone has any questions, please contact Adam Blackwell or use the contact form provided.
Gin & Jazz Night
Saturday 28th April will be the debut of our newest social night – Gin & Jazz Night! With over 10 different gins and 4 different tonics, theres over 40 different combinations of gin and tonic, with live jazz music making it an unmissable night.
For any more information, please contact Pete Tomlinson or use the contact form provided.
Tommo’s MBC Super Deal
Saturday 21st March sees the return of Tommo’s MBC Super Deal!
The game starts at 8pm so be in early to get your seats. Other games on the night will include MBC Hi or Low Card and the Safe Cracker, which was been won both of the last two social nights – Amy Ainley and Natalie Drabble being the lucky £100 jackpot winners.
There are still a few boxes left in the game. £5 buy in and every box wins a prize so you definitely won’t walk away empty handed! If you want to buy in, or have any more questions, please contact Pete Tomlinson or use the contact form provided.
We hope to see as many people there as possible, always a good night.
MBC does Sport Relief 2018
For Sport Relief 2018, MBC will be taking part in the official Sport Relief Sweepstake – Guess Jonnie’s Steps! Guess how many steps Paralympic sprinter Jonnie Peacock will track on the Sport Relief app in one day!
For £2 per go, everyone will be given the chance to guess how many steps Jonnie accomplished in the day! The person who guesses the closest number to Jonnie’s step total is the winner – they get to keep half the cash, while the rest goes to Sport Relief to help change lives.
Just £2 could buy a test that quickly and accurately diagnoses 6 people with malaria in Malawi so they can get the right treatment, fast.
Lets help change lives today at MBC
How to enter
The official Sport Relief poster is on the end of the bar with a donations box. Simply put your name on the sheet and your guess, and put your £2 in the box! An overflow sheet will also be put on the bar for when the official sheet has filed up – there are only 30 spaces!
Please feel free to donate more than the £2 entry fee! Any extra donations will not be part of the sweepstake prize money, and will be donated to Sport Relief.
Jonnie’s official step count will be published online after 3pm on Friday 23rd March, and the winner of the sweepstake will be published online as soon as possible.
Team Meetings
The dates for 2018 team meetings are below. Please make every effort to attend your teams meetings as you will elect your captain, vice captain and playing rules/conditions (ie. sweep money) for the 2018 season. If you cannot attend for any reason, please contact last years captain in advance.
- Saturday A team – Tuesday 6th March @ 7.45pm
- Saturday B team – Tuesday 13th March @ 7pm
- Saturday C team – Tuesday 6th March @ 7pm
- Tuesday A team – Tuesday 13th March @ 8pm
- Tuesday B team – Tuesday 20th March @ 7pm
- Wednesday Ladies team – Wednesday 14th March @ 7pm
- Vets team selection meeting – Wednesday 14th March @ 2.30pm
Please note: bowls fee’s will go up on the notice board as early as possible after the 20th March 2018. These must be paid before the player can play for and represent MBC in any league bowling fixtures. Please contact Adam Blackwell or Jack Clarke with any questions.
Don’t forget about new kit!
The dates to try on and order your new kit are:
- Friday 9th March 7pm – 11pm
- Saturday 10th March 1pm – 11pm
- Tuesday 13th March 7pm – 11pm
- Wednesday 14th March 7pm – 11pm
If anybody can’t make these dates and would like to try the kit, please contact Adam Blackwell directly and he will arrange another night to meet him at the club and try on the kit.
Alternatively, click here to order online.
Good Friday Fun Day
Join us on Good Friday (30th March) for a day of bowls competition as well as other mini games to start the season off with a bang. Use the day for practise on the green or just a social day with friends to start the bowling summer.
The games start at 10am, and over the day there will be:
- a 32-man bowling handicap tournament
- a darts competition
- a pool competition
- a cards game
- a surprise game
Entry costs £5 to play in all 5 events, and only £3.50 to people who aren’t entered to bowl! All games will run simultaneously so nobody will be sat around doing nothing for too long, making it a more enjoyable day for all.
TO ENTER, PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON THE NOTICE BOARD IN THE CLUB OR CONTACT ADAM BLACKWELL OR MEL HOBSON.
Refreshments will be served all day, as well as the bar opening at 11am. Come along and have some fun. just pray for the sun!
Note: Bowls handicaps will be decided by Mel Hobson and one other member of his choice on the day, no arguments.
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