Management Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD AT CLUBHOUSE ON MONDAY 12^TH MAY at 10AM 

CLUB DRAW WINNERS: Sue Budde, Andrew Dixon, Kathy Dixon 

1.        APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ATTENDEES

Apologies – Carol Rushton, Kathy Dixon

Attendees – Derek Budde, Sue Newton, Susan Gorman, Marjorie Goodfellow, Daid Sanders, Bill Heron, Martin Sugarman, David Gorman, Steve Rayner, Kate Johns, Roger John, Jane Cummings, Mark Ireland. 

2.       MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (attached to email)

Agreed as a correct record 

3.       MATTERS ARISING

It was agreed to offer Sundays and Mondays to the Ageing Well Festival.

DS reported that the bank have still not got our accounts sorted, it will be chased. 

4.       TREASURSER’S REPORT (David Sanders)

21K in current account and 100k in saving account 

5.       CLUB WINTER CAPTAIN’S REPORT (David Sanders/David Gorman)

N/A 

6.       CLUB SUMMER CAPTAIN’S REPORT (Bill Heron)

BH reported that 5 matches have been played, a mixture of wins (at home) and loses (away).  The 2:30 start means that matches often do not finish until gone 6 (some complaints about this); some visiting teams have concerns about their parking time running out.  It was agreed that at ALL matches parking voucher purchase would be mentioned.  Thanks were given to the Cptaincy Team. 

7.       INTERNAL CLUB COMPETITIONS SECRETARY REPORT (Mark Ireland)

MI reported that there are 3 weeks between rounds on internal competitions (as requested).  Lista are already up, some competitions have to play the first round by15th June.  Competition entries are up by 11% on last year.  The Roving Jack has 18 entries, MI said that his mum would be very pleased……. 

8.       UPDATE ON FIXTURES (Jane Cummings)

No changes.  Wealden have already contacted regarding the Winter fixture and JC will respond. 

9.       GENERAL UPDATE ON BAR/BUILDING/GARDEN WORKS (Derek Budde)

MR and crew have been busy in the garden, its looking good.  He cleans the green by working around the games in the diary.

DB and DS reported that there has been difficulty in getting a response from the builder, linked to Iron Works, to remove the tiles on the floor (some asbestos present) and to give them (and us) an idea of time frame and works required.  They will chase. 

10.    COUNTY MATTERS (Kate Johns and Roger Johns)

KJ reported: County competitions have started; Top Club will be on 31^st May at 10am

RJ reported: County and National competitions have started.  The dress code HAS to be applied.  Team members must wear identical club kit, but although the colour must be identical for the ‘bottoms’ the style my vary.  If a player is in breach of the dress code then they are given a warning, a second breach will lead to disqualification and not being allowed to enter the following season. 

11.     LEAGUE MATTERS

Hove (David Sanders): the other teams are – Woodingdean, Saltdean and Southwick.  It starts in August.

BH+D (Carol Rushton): all in hand for the first match.

BH+D (Derek Budde): 1 match has been played at Woodingdean and we got 6 points out of 10.  Next match is this coming Tuesday, at home to Lancing.

NS (Steve Rayner): the list for signing is up, and many newbies have signed.  The first match is 26^th May. 

12.    UPDATE ON SOCIAL EVENTS (Marjorie Goodfellow or Wendy Eliz)

MG reported that the Opening of the Summer Season lunch went well, this was agreed by all.   Thanks were given to all those who helped.  After discussion it was agreed that the Roy Holm Cup food would be a buffet style, rather than fish and chips.  It was also agreed to keep the cost as low as possible, but a profit still needs to be made so that the club has enough funds to operate.

DS said that the club relies on money raised through social events and the club draw in order to able to run efficiently, without debt.

13.    SUGGESTION BOX

It was empty. 

14.    AOB

New member applications - it was agreed to accept John Gough as a new member

SG showed the revised Rules and it was agreed to put them on the website, send to members and put in the clubhouse. 

15.    TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING 

The meeting closed at 11:20

The next meeting will be on Monday 9^th June at 10am

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MINUTES OF THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETINGHELD AT CLUBHOUSE ON MONDAY 10TH MARCH at 10AM

The club draw winners were: Peter Meyrick, Rob Rushton, Bryan Sanders.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ATTENDEES 

1.Apologies – Sue Newton, Jane Cummings, Carol Rushton, Marjorie Goodfellow, Martin Sugarman

Attendees –Wendy Eliz (WE), Mark Ireland (MI), Steve Rayner (SR), David Gorman (DG), Bill Heron (BH), Roger Johns (RJ), Kate Johns (KJ), David Sanders (DS), Kathy Dixon (KD), Derek Budde (DB), Meirion Rice (MR) popped in.

2.MINUTES OF LAST MEETING 

These were agreed as a correct record.

3.MATTERS ARISING

The Seaford match on 10th June need to be rearranged (clash with the Ladies League).

MR reported that he is trying to make the surroundings of the green more manageable and interesting.

After discussion about the ‘emptiest’ day to clean the green it was decided that from April onwards clean cleaning would happen on Wednesday mornings, completed by 10:30.

MR reported that the feedback from the trial Twelves game held earlier in the week was successful, although some said that they were tired at the end (so many less ends next time).  MR agreed to look at the fixture list once finalised and that he would arrange matches accordingly, Friday evening were suggested.

4.TREASURSER’S REPORT (David Sanders)

The club has 24K in the current account and 100K in the saving account. 

DS reported that he is having trouble paying for services as he cannot carry out BACS transfer.  The bank are also asking for full details of the committee members.  

It was further agreed that the Treasurer (David Sanders) will have the authority to transfer funds via BACS and he will be a single signatory however, should he not be available then it was agreed that the Mark Ireland and the Secretary (SG) would be joint signatories.

5.CLUB WINTER CAPTAIN’S REPORT (David Sanders/David Gorman)

DS reported that the season is nearly over, we played Shoreham at Adur last week and are playing Adur this week,  There are two more games against Portslade (home and away).

We have three more Saturday League matches.  Next year we hope to have six rinks open (cutting back the trees means that rink 6 is now longer covered in frost all morning), this would mean two more teams could participate.

6.CLUB SUMMER CAPTAIN’S REPORT (Bill Heron)

BH reported that he had received lots of support and tips from previous club Captains and the Captaincy Team. CH has shown him how to access and add to the website, including team selections.

BH checked what his role in the club events was and it was agreed that the events team make posters and put up signing up sheets, whilst he organises the teams (thus organising the bowling aspect of the event).

BH checked about raffle prizes – one per rink per match.  He will give pens for top rink prizes.

BH suggested a welcome email be sent to all members about the summer season, reminding them to sign up etc.  BH will put together an email to send.

Social events calendar will be displayed I the clubhouse.

BH queried the parking vouchers and after discussion it was agreed that SG will distribute vouchers to KD, SR, CR, DB, DS and BH (all who run home matches).  Reminder that the vouchers are valid ALL DAY and we sell them at a discounted price of £4.

BH asked about scorecards and DS said that he would print some off and leave at the clubhouse.

7.INTERNAL CLUB COMPETITIONS SECRETARY REPORT (Mark Ireland)

MI has asked the engraver for a speedy return of the cups.  It was agreed to use the old St Ann’s V the Drive cup be used when needed for competitions.

8.UPDATE ON FIXTURES (Jane Cummings)

We assumed that Janae had checked the games mentioned in the minutes.  There is a clash on 10th June with Ladies League in the morning and a friendly with Seaford in the afternoon, so this needs to be rearranged.

9.GENERAL UPDATE ON BAR/BUILDING/GARDEN WORKS (Derek Budde)

MR reported as above (Matters Arising).

DB reported on the building work for the balcony balustrade.  The up-rights have rotted away so need replacing, whilst the ‘ceiling’ has asbestos and is failing, re-building the whole structure (except the flooring, maybe) looks likely.  DB, DS, AD are overlooking the project.

Tree pruning is happening all this week.

10.COUNTY MATTERS (Kate Johns and Roger Johns)

KJ reported:  Two teams have been entered into the Gladys Rowland (£16 per team) and the first match is 8th June.  Teams will be selected on ability.  The Double Rink (Home and Away) is against Crablands on 3rd July.  Top Club is Home against Arundel on 31st May.  All systems are go.

RJ reported: Two teams have been entered into the Edward Rowland (£16 per team) and teams will be selected on ability.  The men are also entered into the Abergavenny (Home and Away) against Hurstpierpoint on 14th May. 

11.LEAGUE MATTERS 

Hove (David Sanders): First match is at the end of May.  Final play offs are early in May.

Ladies League (Carol Rushton): N/A

BH+D (Derek Budde): Meeting is tonight when teams will be drawn.

NS (Steve Rayner): Leagues are all sorted, starts in May, hopefully new members will take part.  The final play offs are the same weekend as our finals…………………

12.UPDATE ON SOCIAL EVENTS (Marjorie Goodfellow or Wendy Eliz)

WE listed all the events:

21st April – Easter Egg Drive £3 plus £1 spider (KD will supply prizes)

26th April – Opening of the Summer Season £10 plus £1 spider

7th June – Roy Holm Cup £10 (may increase as its fish and chips)

19th July – Captains Charity Day £10 strawberry cream tea and Captain V President format

23rd and 24th August – Finals weekend, with cake sale on 23rd

21st September – cheese and wine

19th October – Bingo Quia

14th December – Christmas Cheer

All are on the fixtures list.

13.SUGGESTION BOX

There was a discussion about the ‘quality’ of the raffle prizes and the fact that we do not always have wine.  It was agreed to change to monetary prizes once our stock was depleted.

Some form of instruction on what to do when you are the first one at the club (and also the last).  DS to send to SG his current list and she will add/check and then email to all members and display at the club.

14.AOB

SG shared the form she needs to complete for BHCC parking permit department.  She will print out a version for those in charge of matches to complete.

DS reported that he had a quote for a new burglar alarm system of £360, with a fob not key.  It was agreed to go ahead.

DS wanted to check if the club still needed POINT OF CONTACT on the fixture card, it was agreed to remove it.

DS emptied the Sussex Heart Charity collection point and sent £140 to the charity.

DB reported that members of the Drive who played in a competition at Adur were runners-up, well done.

15.TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The meeting closed at 11:50

The next meeting will be on 14th April at 10am

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These minutes are in draft form only and have yet to be ratified at the next A.G.M on 20th. January 2006

MINUTES OF THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB AGM

HELD ON TUESDAY 21ST JANUARY 2025 at 11.00

1.Apologies for Absence were received from:

Kate Johns, Roger Johns, Bernie Banks, Chris Heath, Jan Heath, Bryan Sanders, Sue Shuker, Lesley Heanen, Kevin Heanen

There were 38 members present in the room.

2.A minute’s silence was held to honour the passing of Sylvia Wilkinson.

3.The minutes of meeting held on 16/1/2024 were agreed as a true record.

4.There were no matters arising from the 2024 AGM.

5.President’s Report 2024 – Derek Budde

For the last 6 years, I have had the honour and privilege of being the President of The Drive Bowling Club, during this time there have been a number of improvements at the club.

There was a new shed, for the gardening equipment, the bowling equipment and a new changing room for the ladies.  Also, there has been new fencing installed on the south and east side of the green allow the removal of the electric fencing giving more access to the green.

In the clubhouse, the old tea bar and the main bar were removed and a new kitchen and bar installed along with new ceiling and lighting.

Not forgetting in 2020 we had to work with Covid regulations.

And in 2025 there is going to be a new balcony balustrade installed. 

Thanks need to be given to the club Secretary, Susan Gorman, the club Treasurer and Winter captain David Sanders and the club captain Carol Rushton along with thanks to the remaining committee for giving up their time and commitment throughout the year.

Thanks were given to Derek for all his hard work.

6.Summer (April – September) Captain’s Comments 2024 – Carol Rushton

I’m delighted to present my report to the members of the Drive Bowling Club for the Summer Season 2024.  Having been Vice-Captain in 2023, I was honoured to be the Club Captain 2024 for the summer months.

You might like to know how well we performed overall in the friendlies this summer and what tremendous results we did achieve. As you know, all the friendly matches on our fixture card are just that – friendly – with the results not having any more importance beyond having a satisfying afternoon of bowling against other local clubs.  But, bowls is a competitive sport with a winner, a loser and a result at the end, and I think it is good to summarise how we did overall just for the record. We can congratulate ourselves on having some outstanding results against some well-respected opposition who were at times rather surprised about our quality of play and breadth of bowls knowledge and ability. So, here are the stats: -

Total of 40 matches (18 April 2024 to 26 September 2024). This is a match on average every 4 days.

12 matches were Cancelled: (4 for rain, 7 by the opposition not fulfilling the fixture and 1 by us unable to round up a team) leaving 28 matches played.

Won = 19; Drawn = 1; Lost = 8 (3 of which were only by 5 shots or fewer)

This represents an overall success rate of 68%.

Shots for = 1004; Shots against = 904. Difference of +100

You may also like to know that 51 (of the 67 members) regularly joined in.

I must thank you all for signing up, turning up and playing with masses of enthusiasm and spirit. Thank you to all the tea makers, the car drivers, those who swept up and set up the rinks and cleared up at the end, those who were willing reserves, those who were called up at the last minute to play and everyone who has participated or assisted in some way to make a match take place.

Thank you for all the laughs we had in the car journeys (or was that just in ours?), the map readers (Kate – for getting us back home from Bognor with Google Maps on my phone), And, of course, to those who equipped and ran the bar.

We had 3 social Club Drives during the summer – The Roy Holm Trophy, The Charity Day (supporting Wellbeing of Women) and the President V Captain match. All were great fun and enjoyed by all.

Thank you to the Catering Team for arranging refreshments for these events as well as for the Opening of the Green, the Finals Weekend and the several other social events during the summer.

We are so fortunate, that all of us bowlers in our age group, are playing a sport that gives us so much enjoyment with all the added benefits and advantages of socialising with one another, being outdoors, providing exercise and creating a purpose to look forward to the dates when we have a match to play.

Lots of us have played much more sweaty and vigorous sports in our younger days and now, with dodgy knees notwithstanding, we are all giving ourselves an absolute treat by being bowlers of The Drive Bowling Club.

My thanks must go to Sue Newton and Steve Rayner for their support in the Captaincy team, and to other club members who have been captains in the past who offered help and advice when needed. This all helped bring everything together on match days.

Also, my thanks to our club committee members for your support to ensure that we all have the opportunity to take part in bowling with or for the club in friendlies, leagues and various competitions, as well as rollups and casual get-togethers.

Thanks were given to Carol for all her hard work.

7.Winter (October – March) Captain’s Comments 2023-2024 – David Sanders

Winter Friendlies are now a big part of our club with several clubs coming to us for a fun friendly, especially the now annual Christmas match against The Pirates. We have home and away matches with Portslade, both early and late in the season, plus home and away matches with Popes Mead and 5 indoor matches.

The Winter Saturday Triples League continues to be a big part of the Winter with Hollingbury and The Drivers sharing the Ireland Cup for last season finishing in March.  A total of 10 teams take part.

The new season of The Fraser Cup (Aussie Pairs) competition has got off to a great start. You can now track your progress (list on the noticeboard) once you have completed 10 sessions.

Thank you to all those who have supported me this last year.

Thanks were given to David for all his hard work.

8.Update from County Representatives – Kate Johns, Roger Johns

Women’s County Delegate Report for 2024

The Sussex County Bowls President for 2025 is Marilyn Doust from Gildredge Park.  There are now eight badged women Sussex County players from The Drive seven of whom represented Sussex in various county matches during the 2024 season.  There are also another six women who have gained points towards their county badge. It’s a great achievement that of the 28 women members of The Drive almost

half of them are playing either in County matches or County competitions or both.

Although none of the women either in county singles or team competitions reached a final this year, there were good wins and narrow defeats along the way. We also represented The Drive in the County Top Club competition, Double Rink and entered two teams in the Gladys Rowland competition.

Two new county competitions were introduced in 2024 – Mixed Pairs and Mixed Fours. Neither of these competitions are awarded county points but it is an opportunity to play against players from Sussex clubs that we don’t usually meet.

Entries for the 2025 County competitions are now being accepted via the Sussex

County Women’s Bowls website. Closing date is 31 January.

Derek congratulated all ladies who had received their County Badge this year.

Men’s County Delegate Report for 2024

The men achieved their best result in the Senior 4s by reaching the County Semi-final losing

to White Rock. Team: Derek Budde, David Sanders, Colin Bryant and Mark Ireland.

In the Men’s Triples we reached the area final (Derek Budde, David Sanders and Mark

Ireland) losing to Hove and Kingsway.

Entries for the 2025 County competitions closes on 31 January.

9.Update from the committee – Susan Gorman

The committee continues to meet every month to ensure the smooth and successful running of your club.  This year has seen the council agree to sell us parking permits, which we are permitted to sell on to others, to enable them to park in residents’ bays.  This is a trial for a year and we are keeping a tally of every voucher purchased from us.  We have also been pressuring the council to alter the parking meter outside the club to a pay by card machine

Each member of the committee has a specific role (or roles) to play, and I am sure that some of those who run the various leagues would like to say a few words about their league in order to encourage more of you to take an active part.  I’ll ask Steve to start………

Steve - Nicholas Soames is for a mix of experienced and new players.  A team is 6 people (3xmen, 3xwomen) and it is played in an Aussie Pairs format.  It is a chance to play in a competitive game, often on grass.  It is played on Mondays at 6pm (lifts are arranged) and there are 6 games in total.

Please contact Steve or sign up if you are interested.

Carol – The Brighton and Hove District Ladies League is formed of 7 local clubs and we play 12 matches (6xhome, 6xaway).  It is played on Tuesday morning and a team consists of 6 players, 2 triples.  Only 2 badged players may play.  The first match is Tuesday 3rd June at Southwick Park.  Please sign up for the matches on the board in the main ladies’ changing room.

Derek – The Brighton and Hove District Men’s Bowling League is played on a Tuesday evening at 6pm, home and away from May until the end of July played on three rinks therefore 12 players are required for each match.  Last year we finished runners up in division 2 but for the coming season there maybe changes as 2 clubs have closed therefore the leagues may be different.  Any male player that wishes to bowl in the league needs to add their name to the list that is in the men’s changing room.

David – The Hove League is a pair, a triple and a rink team with players drawn just before the match to see who plays where.  It is normally played in the second half of the season.  This is our fourth year in the competition and we have gotten to the play-offs every year.  Last year we were beaten in the final at Hollingbury by Rottingdean.  The semi-final and final are played early in the following year at Hollingdean, at the beginning of the season when the green is very heavy, putting us at a distinct disadvantage.  Thanks to Simon who helped and all those who took part.

10.Company Secretary’s Report 2024 – Andrew Dixon

It was reported that The Directors of the Drive Bowling Club Limited have carried out a number of property transactions over the last 18 months in relation to the gardens that TDBC own in Eaton Grove. 

Garden Licensing fees had been collected from the properties in Eaton Grove for a number of years but the new owner of numbers 4+6  wanted to buy the gardens.

We have sold gardens 2+2A+4+6+8 for 18K each, garden 10 for 15K.  Most of the transactions included the purchasers covering all our costs. Had all been sold on a leasehold basis of 999years, with restrictions (e.g. not putting up greenhouses/sheds and keeping the fence in good order).

The club has therefore got 87K in its bank account.

TDBC still owns half of the garden of number 12 (owner refuses to pay the garden leasing fee and did not respond to correspondence regarding the purchase).  It will make it difficult to sell, as the owner only owns half a garden.

The Drive Bowling Club Limited will now be dissolved, should happen within the next 6 weeks.

Thanks were given to Andrew for his expertise and hard work in dealing with this matter.

11.Treasurer’s Report for the year ending 31st October 2023 – David Sanders

The figures are very similar to last year. Income from The Saturday League was good considering the weather last winter and income, from Aussie Pairs holding its own.

Social and bar takings did well thanks to Kathy and her team, and Marie for her work keeping the bar well stocked.  Another well supported finals weekend helped income with plenty of support from friends and family.

The committee propose that next year Subscriptions will remain at £175 which will be inclusive of all Match Fees. The only exception will be Saturday Morning League, Aussie Pairs, competitions, and any fund-raising events. Incorporating match fees into our subscriptions has worked extremely well.  

Our new Friend of The Drive Bowling Club membership worked well for non-members wishing to support the club.  The cost of this membership is by donation with no bowling rights. 

We have spent money on taking the electric fence away on the South side, making the path wider and new fencing.  This has made a big improvement.  This coming year we will be spending money on the balcony and replacing the existing balustrade with a smart new modern one.  We also have several trees that need attention.

Many thanks to Mark Ireland for auditing the books.

Our Sponsors - Please use our sponsors if you can. They are very generous to our club.

Place Farm House: Quality care whether for respite or longer care.

Bungard: Independent Family run Funeral Directors.

Pete & Bernie: Local friendly Painters & Decorators.

Baked: in Church Road for excellent breakfast, brunch and lunch.

A1 Car Search: RAC Approved dealer status giving customers amazing peace of mind.

We are always looking for new sponsors to place a banner within the club boundaries.

12.Confirmation of the membership fee for February 2024/2025 (see treasurers report)

It was agreed that it be £175, inclusive of all match fees and is payable by the end of February 2025.  New members pay £20 for the kit (worth at least £60).

David mentioned that the Aussie Pairs Friday competition fees were collected and used to purchase something that the club wanted, previously the money was used to purchase the drink coolers in the bar area.

Mark Ireland

Thanks were given to David for all his hard work.

13.To discuss any propositions sent to the secretary

None have been received from club members.

Proposed and seconded by the Committee - That the club revise its committee structure by removing the roles of Vice-captain and Junior Vice-captain and replacing them both with a Captaincy Support Team.  The team would support both the summer and winter Captains, so their term of office will run throughout the year.

This proposal was agreed by the meeting and thus the roles of captain and Junior Vice-captain will be removed from the officer posts and be replaced by Captaincy Team roles.

14.It was agreed that the following club members be club officers for the forthcoming year.   If any club members feels that they would like to assist in any way please speak to any officer.

PRESIDENT – Kathy Dixon

CLUB SECRETARY – Susan Gorman

TREASURER – David Sanders

FIXTURE SECRETARY – Jane Cummings

CAPTAINS:

SUMMER – Bill Heron

WINTER – David Gorman

CAPTAINCY TEAM – Sue Newton, Steve Rayner, Martin Sugarman

COMPETITION SECRETARY – Mark Ireland

MAINTENANC E MANAGER/S – Derek Budde

GREEN KEEPER/S – Meirion Rice

TEA/CLEANING ROTAS – Lesley Heanen

BAR MANAGER/S – Marie Morgan

SOCIAL MANAGERS – Marjorie Goodfellow and Wendy Eliz

WEBMASTER – Chris Heath

COUNTY DELEGATES

MEN – Roger Johns

WOMEN – Kate Johns

BRIGHTON AND HOVE DISTRICT LEAGUES

MEN – Derek Budde 

WOMEN – Carol Rushton

NICHOLAS SOAMES LEAGUE – Steve Rayner

HOVE LEAGUE – David Sanders

WINTER SATURDAY MORN ING LEAGUE – David Sanders

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER – Susan Gorman

SECRETARTY TO THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB LIMITED – no longer required

15.Club Coaches avid Sanders and Kate Johns were confirmed.  Thanks were given to both.  David mentioned that the Sunday morning sessions for new bowlers is continuing, all are welcome to come and lend a hand.

16.Roll Ups and Functions/Events

After discussion it was agreed that the Wednesday roll-up session would no longer be organised in the winter schedule, but members were free to come along and sort themselves.  Members were reminded to complete the Fire Check Book, turn off/on the electric fence, and the alarm, switch off ALL lights when leaving and when not in use, lock up after checking.  Put out and take in the banner.

It was agreed that the social events were not very well supported in 2024 so the Social Managers will look at the scheduling of them for 2025

17.AOB

Reminder to check the website for information, Match Duties (when playing on Rink One at home) and the Tea/Cleaning Rotas.  Full details of what the Match Duty involves can be found on the website and on the notice board.

New date for CPR training is 28th March (9-12), please let Susan know if you were on the previous list and can now make the new date.

A reminder that there is a suggestion box which is looked at committee meeting, please use it for ideas for improvements and anything else.

The question of when the sycamore trees would be coppiced was raised and it was agreed that it needed to happen as soon as possible.  Derek to sort.

Meirion suggested a new format of play involving 12 people playing pairs.  It was agreed that he will send details to Susan, to share to members.  It was agreed that we will trial the format within the club before offering it as a possible format to other clubs.

David asked that the banner always be put out on the fence whenever the club was in use, remembering to bring it in afterwards.

Committee members were asked to stay behind to check dates for next meeting – agreed to meet on Thursday 30th January at 10:30

The meeting closed at 12:47.

The next AGM will be held on Tuesday 20th January 2026.

MINUTES OF THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD AT CLUBHOUSE ON THURSDAY 5^TH DECEMBER 2024 at 10:30

1.     APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ATTENDEES

Apologies – None

Attendees – Kate Johns (KJ), Mark Ireland (MI), Steve Rayner (SR), Susan Gorman (SG), David Sanders (DS), Jane Cummings (JC), Carol Rushton (CR), Derek Budde (DB), Sue Newton (SN), Andrew Dixon (AD), Kathy Dixon (KD), Roger Johns (RJ)

2.     MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

Agreed by SG pointed out that the Rescue Ready Training to be held on 31^st January 2025 at 9am was missing (there are 14 members taking part.

3.     MATTERS ARISING

Th balustrade work is still happening (DB, AD, DS overseeing)

It was agreed that we would pay towards the cost of the pollarding of some of the sycamore trees that is currently happening.  The area is much lighter already and hopefully we will be less plagued by their seeds.   The sale of the garden has gone through, many thanks were given to AD.

DS reported that he has had difficulty finding an investment product that will give us more interest on the club’s money.  Doreen has given the club £500, thanks were expressed.

MI reported that BHCC has given permission for the sale of Patcham Court Farm to the Post Office, so we can expect work to begin on their old site that borders the club.  We are hoping that we will be consulted and that we can make use of the access road leading to the sub-station.

4.     AGM

It was agreed to add a couple of items to the agenda (SG to sort)

DN confirmed that he had asked the person we wanted to be President and that they have accepted.

It was agreed to ask various club members to take on the following roles:

Housekeeping (rotas)

Events

Greenkeeping

Winter Captain

Summer Captain

Vice/Junior Captain

If the committee proposal at the AGM goes through then those nominated for Vice/Junior Captain positions will form the Captaincy Team.

5.     AOB

It was agreed that RJ and KJ would organise meetings for the ladies and the men interested in taking part in County matches in 2025.

KD asked if the Bali Brasserie in February was still okay, all agreed.

KD questioned the amount of organised events and roll ups happening, as the attendance was quite low on some.  It was agreed to ask the members at the AGM.

6.     TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The meeting closed at 12pm

The next meeting will be Thursday 6^th February at 10:30 (after a brief meeting after the AGM, especially for new committee members).

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MINUTES OF THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD AT CLUBHOUSE ON THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2024 at 10AM

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ATTENDEES

Apologies – Kathy Dixon

Attendees – Mark Ireland, David Sanders, Sue Newton, Susan Gorman, Kate Johns, Roger Johns, Jane Cunnings, Steve Rayner, Derek Budde, Andrew Dixon

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

Agreed as a true record.

MATTERS ARISING

The new balustrade has been ordered (£7700 +VAT)

A new SumUp machine has been bought and will be in use ASAP.

TREASURSER’S REPORT (David Sanders)

DS reported that we have 16K in current account and 81K in savings.  DS reported that we are looking at a higher interest, fixed rate savings account.

AD reported on the last remaining garden sale, there have been major delays caused by lack of action by the solicitor at GWCA.  The owner of number 2a has been very patient and supportive.  He has asked for a contribution towards the cost of removing the tree, this was agreed (we already have a quote, see below).  Once the money has been paid (18K) then the bank account will be closed and the company disbanded,

Thanks were given to Andrew for all his hard work in selling off the land that was previously rented by the houses.

CLUB WINTER CAPTAIN’S FIRST REPORT (David Sanders)

DS reported that he has had problems getting enough players for some matches, two more are coming up this month.  We lost indoor to Preston (-30) and Wealden (-1).

All Saturday League matches have been played so far this season.

More ‘outside’ players have been coming to roll ups (last year we made £550 from non-members).

UPDATE ON FIXTURES (Jane Cummings)

JC reported that we have been offered 4 matches in June on Mondays, but it was agreed that June was already way too busy and we wanted less in June (due to County and League matches starting).  JC will check with Beach House Park again.

GENERAL UPDATE ON BAR/BUILDING/GARDEN WORKS (Derek Budde)

DB reported that the bank area behind the club house had been flattened, weeds and roots removed and then the area covered with black sheeting to stop any regrowth at a cost of £982 +VAT.

A quote for tree removal of over 5K has been received, another will be got

COUNTY MATTERS (Kate Johns and Roger Johns)

KJ reported: she attended the AGM.  The County competition entry fee will now be £6, the website is live and entries must be in be 31st January 2025.  The two-wood competition will be drawn on the day.

RJ reported: the AGM is next month and fees to Bowls England will be increasing in line with inflation in the future.  Clubs cannot refute someone’s membership without following the Disciplinary Procedures.

It was agreed that meetings would be held for the men (RJ to organise) and ladies (KJ to organise) to encourage them to enter County competitions.

JC to check the website for dates to try to avoid clashes with matches involving a team from The Drive.  Also to check on BHCC website for upcoming events.

LEAGUE MATTERS (David Sanders/Hove, Carol Rushton/BH+D Ladie’s, Derek Budde/BH+D Men’s, Steve Rayner/Nicholas Soames)

Hove (DS): there will be a meeting soon, so DS needs to know about the fixtures arrange so that he can arrange the league matches around them.  Last year there were a couple of major clashes with County matches, KJ and RJ to inform DS of any dates of which they are aware (e.g Top Club, Bill Hawkins etc).

BH+D (DB): went to the AGM, match fees will be £30 per team,£5 for the Bill Hawkins.

BH+D(CR): no changes made at the AGM.  CR will run it next year.

NS (SR): AGM is in February, fees are £20.  Last year £220 was donated to the St Peter St James Trust from the fees.  Next year SR hopes to encourage new bowlers to enter.

UPDATE ON SOCIAL EVENTS (Kathy Dixon)

KD sent in a report vis SN: The attendance has been down for the last few events and it has been agreed to cancel the cheese and wine event.  RJ was asked to hold another Bingo Quiz furing the Christmas Cheer event, he agreed.

AGM

SG asked for a proposition of changing the rules to include: Winter Captain, Summer Captain, Captaincy Support Team removing the Vice-captain and Junior Vice-captain posts, tis was agreed.

A new President was suggested and DB will speak to the person.

DS reported that the subscription will not change for next year.

It was agreed that the date for the Drawn Triples internal competition would be 12th July 2025.

Many thanks were given to Derek, for all the work that he has done as President over the klast few years.

AOB

DS reported that Aussie Pairs is going well.

SG will run the Wednesday roll up during Potters week.

MI gave an update on the Post Office, planning at Patcham will get approval and Hyde Homes has agreed that the Post Office site in Hove will be suitable for 120 homes (50% shared ownership and 50% affordable rent).   BHCC are aware of our parking concern.  MI and AD will be our point of contact during the planning application for the Hove site.

RJ reported that we are getting abit short of lockers, a check will be made to fine spares.

DS reported that we have a potential eight new members (one 17 year old) – awaiting payment of fees before confirming all.  It was agreed that we would continue to monitor the situation, as we wanted all members to play in friendlies and legues if they wished.

SG reported that her and SR wil be going to a community sport event in Withdean Leisure Centre on 21st November, networking.

SG reported that the club will be able to buy visitor parking permits, she is currently chasing the parking department for confirmation.

TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The meeting closed at 12:05

The next meeting will be Thursday 5th December at 10:30

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MINUTES OF THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD AT CLUBHOUSE ON THURSDAY 3^rd OCTOBER 2024 at 10AM

1.        APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ATTENDEES

Apologies – Jane Cummings

Attendees – Derek Budde (DB), David Sanders (DS), Roger Johns (RJ), Kate Johns (KJ), Sue Newton (SN), Steve Rayner (SR), Kathy Dixon (KD), Andrew Dixon (AD), Mark Ireland (MI), Susan Gorman (SG), Carol Rushton (CR)

2.       MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

These were agreed as a correct record

3.       MATTERS ARISING

DB confirmed that the ground behind the clubhouse will have a black covering and Josh has been contacted re: gardening work.

DS reported that the green steps and various ‘spare’ items were purchased from The Vicarage Bowling Club at a cost of £75.

It was unanimously agreed that the sycamore trees must be cut back/down ASAP as the rinks nearest them are unplayable.  DB to arrange.

DS reported that we have held 2 sessions as part of the Ageing Well Festival (11 on Sunday and 8 on Monday), they will be offered a joining fee of £50, which will last until the end of February (when subs are due).

4.       TREASURSER’S REPORT (David Sanders)

DS reported that we have 1£15000 in the current account and £81000gs account, he intends to look for an account with more interest.  Thanks to Andrew Dixon for all his work on selling the gardens.

AD reported that the sale of garden area at number 2 (lease and plane written/drawn up and approved) which the club received £18000 at no cost, as all fees were paid by the owner of house number 2.  The Drive Bowling Club Company will now be closed.  The club still own a slice of the garden at number 12.  Thanks were given to AD for all his hard work in this matter.

5.       CLUB SUMMER CAPTAIN’S REPORT (Carol Rushton)

Thanks were given to CR for all her hard work over the summer season.

CR reported that of 40 matches 12 were cancelled, of the 28 that were played we won 68%.  She commented that she really enjoyed the matches BUT that people often signed up for matches without first checking their diaries – some pulled out at the last minute due to holidays/close family weddings!

6.       CLUB WINTER CAPTAIN’S FIRST REPORT (David Sanders)

DS reported that there are lots of matches coming up and that the Saturday League is about to start.

7.       UPDATE ON FIXTURES (Jane Cummings)

JC reported vis email that there were changes to two matches – Saltdean is  ow 13^th April and Newhaven 4^th June, the latter date was queried as we have requested that June be made a bit cleared on the fixtures list in order to spread the matches out over the season  more evenly.

8.       GENERAL UPDATE ON BAR/BUILDING/GARDEN WORKS (Derek Budde)

Bar is doing well, thanks were given to Marie Morgan.

DB reported that the balcony balustrade is being replaced but more meetings will be held to discuss with the builders any structural issues (DB, DS, AD to attend).

AD reported that the leak to the ladies changing room appears to have been rectified by the works carried out.  It will continue to be  monitored.

9.       COUNTY MATTERS (Kate Johns and Roger Johns)

KJ reported: Kate attended the County Women’s Executive meeting at Adur on 11 Sept.

The County Secretary, Kathy Flood, reported that no county points would be awarded for the Mixed Competitions that were introduced this year.  The reasons given were:

County points awarded by the women’s section are only for unbadged singles and pairs plus the National Championships at County level.  With over 200 women on the points list anyone wishing to obtain a County badge can enter the women’s National County competitions.  Over the last few years three counties have dropped out from  inter-county friendly matches resulting in only seven matches being played.  Gaining points for women has been reduced from eight to six.  It had previously been agreed at the Joint Meeting when the men informed the women they were introducing the Mixed Competitions that no Points would be awarded.

Twenty-six badges were presented this year.  Thirteen will be presented in 2025.

Horsham Bowls Club will only be hosting one ‘outsider’ matches in 2025.  Other venues will have to be found.

Following the death of our patron Queen Elizabeth, King Charles has declined an invitation to become Bowls England patron.

A discussion was held concerning why the Proposition approved by the AGM in 2023 to merge any areas that had a large disparity in the number of competition entries had not been implemented.  It was explained that when the draw was made in Feb 2024 the men’s County Secretary and men’s Competitions Secretary who manages all the comps online found that the computer system was not set up to merge two areas in one group.  It could be done for two areas being merged in both groups, east and west, which seemed unfair to the west area where there was hardly any disparity.  The delegates felt this explanation needed further investigation and Treasurer Tricia Fry undertook to discuss with one of the Directors of the Adur Indoor Bowling Club who had been the first in Sussex to set up the B4B computer system for Adur (which is also used for County) to ascertain his opinion.  A further discussion will be held at the AGM on 6 November. 

RJ reported: The men’s section will not be awarding badge points for mixed matches, as the women’s section had voted against it.   A VP in Area 3 (our area) is needed.  The meeting is next week.

10.    LEAGUE MATTERS (David Sanders/Hove, Carol Rushton/BH+D Ladie’s, Derek Budde/BH+D Men’s, Steve Rayner/Nicholas Soames)

Hove (DS): We finished top of our division and wil play in the finals day, once arranged.  There is 1 proposition for the AGM – play finals day in the same season

BH+D (DB): There is 1 proposition for the AGM - that we play 18 ends (not 21) with 1 on the first 2 ends.

BH+D(CR): We finished 5^th out of 7, Portslade held the Ladies Day as they won last year.  The AGM is on 10^th October and CR has asked our ladies to attend (at Adur).

NS (SR): We played in the finals day, losing to Henfield, who lost the Felbridge in the final.  There may be more clubs in each division nest year.

11.     UPDATE ON SOCIAL EVENTS (Kathy Dixon)

The fish and chips bash was not very well attended, maybe there were too many things going on in a short space of time.  There is a Bingo Quiz coming up on 20^th October, which RJ is helping with.

12.    AOB

MI asked for date for drawn triples to be decided.

DS reported that we are to purchase a new SumUp machine which does not require a phone.

New member: Susan Barlow, 8 Harrington Road, Brighton BN1 6RE. susbarlow333@gmail.com 01273553845 and 07788501234

13.    TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be Thursday 7th November at 10:30

MINUTES OF THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD AT CLUBHOUSE ON THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2024 at 10:30

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ATTENDEES

Apologies – Sue Newton, Andrew Dixon

Attendees – Derek Budde (DB), Roger Johns (RJ), Kathy Dixon (KD), Steve Rayner (SR), Susan Gorman (SG), David Sanders (DS), Jane Cummings (JS), Mark Ireland (MI), Kate Johns (KJ), Carol Rushton (CR)

1. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

These were agreed as a correct record.

1. MATTERS ARISING

JC reported that Saltdean wanted to move their fixture from May to April 13th, agreed, JC to meet with DS to look at the winter fixtures.

Bar prices still need updating.

1. TREASURSER’S REPORT (David Sanders)

DS reported that we have £14600 in the current account and £63600 in the savings account

1. CLUB SUMMER CAPTAIN’S REPORT (Carol Rushton)

CR reported that up to 31st August we had won 16 of our 31 matches, lost 6 and drawn 1, 8 were cancelled (all Home matches).  Parking was discussed at this point with SG informing that she had met with the council leader to try and get parking at the Drive improved. 

CR reported that we have 625 points for and 539 points against.

Thanks were given to Carol for a successful and well-run season.

1. CLUB COMPETITIONS SECRETARY’S REPORT (Mark Ireland)

MI reported that all were completed successfully on finals weekend, changing the morning session to the evening worked really well.  Next year we should consider a roving jack competition and draw the pairs for the ladies competition (and maybe the men’s and mixed).  The food was good, thanks were given to Kathy and her team, plus all the other volunteers and to Mark.

1. UPDATE ON FIXTURES (Jane Cummings)

JC reported a new fixture Newhaven on Friday 16th May x4 triples, Southwick 4th September cancelled.  It was agreed that on the first Thursday of the month any matches MUST be home ones and that the committee meeting would start at 10am.  Plus take into account all the weekend happenings – Pride (first weekend in August) and all the others.

The winter match on 3rd October to start at 1pm so committee will start at 10am.  JC to meet with DS regarding the winter matches.

1. GENERAL UPDATE ON BAR/BUILDING/GARDEN WORKS (Derek Budde)

DS reported that various quotes have been obtained and that DB, DS and AD are working on it together.

The balcony gully and roof have been repaired but are being investigated and checked for the future.

It was agreed that the bank behind the clubhouse be cleared and have a weed resistant membrane put down (estimated cost (£982).

There was much discussion about the way forward regarding the gardening generally (as the plants are growing through the fences and over the paths) and it was agreed that DB would contact Josh and we would employ him to come for two days to clear and then for one day every couple of months.  DD would still do the gardening club on Sundays.

The squirrels are taking the markers…….so DB, DS and MI will mark where they should go on the rink side of the bank.  This ,means that everyone will know where to put the markers when the squirrels have moved them about!

1. COUNTY MATTERS (Kate Johns and Roger Johns)

KJ reported: Nothing to report, executive meeting is next week and KJ will attend.

RJ reported: Nothing to report.  Forms are in the men’s changing room for the County matches.

1. LEAGUE MATTERS (David Sanders/Hove, Carol Rushton/BH+D Ladie’s, Derek Budde/BH+D Men’s, Steve Rayner/Nicholas Soames)

Hove (DS): Played 4 out of 6, 2 good wins against Saltdean and Hove and Kingsway.

BH+D (DB): Men finished as runners up.  The men got to the semi-final in the Bill Hawkins – well done.

BH+D(CR): The Drive finished 5th out of 7.  Everyone had a lovely time and many will be going to presentation on 10th September, Shoreham.

NS (SR): The Drive got through to the semi-finals, at Haywards Heath against Henfield.  New members have been playing in the competition and they will hopefully encourage others.  Well done.

1. UPDATE ON SOCIAL EVENTS (Kathy Dixon)

On September 25th there will be a roll up followed by fish and chips, with everyone receiving a FREE drink.

RJ will help with the Bingo Quiz on 13th October.

Thanks to Kathy and all her team of volunteers.

1. AOB

The Ageing Well Festival covers two of our Sunday mornings (29th September and 6th October) SG will be informed of numbers who have booked.

DS reported that we have purchased the ‘steps to the green’ from Vicarage (£25), Adur have given us a green fee for the match (£75).

Silver Sunday will happen in October.

Wednesday roll ups will start on Wednesday 2nd October – volunteers will be needed to organise the sessions – DS to email all.

DS reported that Roy Holm wanted to run a bridge/chess/mahjong/whist club on Tuesday afternoons (October to March).  Those attending will pay £3 plus £1 for tea/coffee and biscuit.  It was agreed that this would be fine with Roy being the responsible person, to check everything is switched off/locked etc. 

1. TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The meeting closed at 12:05

The next meeting will be Thursday 3rd October at 10am 

THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

MINUTES OF THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD AT CLUBHOUSE ON THURSDAY 4TH JULY 2024 at 10:30

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ATTENDEES

Apologies – Roger Johns, Kate Johns, Susan Gorman, Kathy Dixon, Carol Rushton, Steve Rayner, Jane Cummings, Chris Heath.

Attendees – Sue Newton, David Sanders, Derek Budde, Andrew Dixon, Mark Ireland.

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

These were agreed as a correct record.

MATTERS ARISING

DS had obtained an estimate for the balcony floor.

SR was to investigate the purchase of a sail flag for the club

Seating tables for outside still to be investigated.

Proposal that DS spray the Green and purchase machinery required. Health and Safety issues were discussed and David Sanders agreed to proceed.

TREASURSER’S REPORT (David Sanders)

In the C/A there is £21,000 and in the S/A  £63,500.  Financial and development plans for the future to be discussed.

AD reported that £18,000 was due by the end of August 2024 plus another £18,000 within the next few months.  This will conclude the garden sales which have been agreed.  One half garden will remain in the possession of the Drive BC.

Thanks to AD for his work involving the above sales.

AD thanked The Drive BC for supporting the Well Being of Women charity.

Thanks also to AD for his generosity on the day.

CLUB SUMMER CAPTAIN’S REPORT (Carol Rushton)

Summary of May and June’s friendly matches.

17 on the fixture card, won 9, lost 5, 3 cancelled home matches with Vicarage, Burgess Hill and Peacehaven.

Shots for 1036, against 921(=+115)

Of the 9 matches won, 8 were home and 1 away (Popes Mead on carpet)

Of the 5 matches lost 1 was home (Southwick Park) and 4 away.

Incidentally, there was a very uneven spread of home and away matches in May and June; 12 home and 5 away.

Also, June is very busy with 10 matches in 30 days (+2 social matches) all other months each have only 7 matches in 31 days. This uneven spread made June absolutely manic at times this year as there were also far more club bowlers successfully going forward in counties, nationals and Gladys/Edward Rowland which in itself is wonderful news.  So onward for the remaining three months of the summer calendar.

Thanks to Steve and Sue for great support on and off the rinks

N.B. Carol Rushton is unable to be present for the Captain v President match due to an important family gathering.

CLUB COMPETITIONS SECRETARY’S REPORT (Mark Ireland)

Nothing further to report.

UPDATE ON FIXTURES (Jane Cummings)

No further information.

GENERAL UPDATE ON BAR/BUILDING/GARDEN WORKS (Derek Budde)

Unfortunately, work has had to be cancelled due to incorrect materials but will continue on the 5th July.

Building works – further estimates to be sought regarding balcony repairs.

COUNTY MATTERS (Kate Johns and Roger Johns)

KJ reported: Although we had a number of individual players entering various county competitions unfortunately, at varying stages we have now all been knocked out. 

The Drive entered Top Club which we lost to Henfield in the second round.  The Drive has also entered the Double Rink competition which starts on July 4th against Pagham.  The Drive B team are through to the third round of the Gladys Rowland competition against Horsham Park to be played by 21st July.

RJ reported: N/A

LEAGUE MATTERS (David Sanders/Hove, Carol Rushton/BH+D Ladie’s, Derek Budde/BH+D Men’s, Steve Rayner/Nicholas Soames)

Hove (DS): League not started yet, matches to be finalised.

BH+D (DB): Men’s League, currently we are second in the league prior to Tuesday’s match. There are two games left. One away at Lancing and one home to Mackie.

BH+D(CR): Played 4 matches (out of 12)

Points for =14 and against =16, so about middle of the table (of 7 clubs)

Good shot difference with for =140 and against = 117

Good interest from our players with distinct difference with home bowlers and away bowlers but it seems to work.

Pleased that a new member Deborah O’Donovan is taking

NS (SR): Last game at BH, still waiting for final results and league table. We are possibly top, more likely runner up. Overall successful with new members contributing Meirion, Oliver and Nigel.

part.

UPDATE ON SOCIAL EVENTS (Kathy Dixon)

DS to send a global email reminding members of forthcoming events.

AOB

Spraying of the green (dealt with already).

Information noted about Bowling holidays.

Purchase and installation of fridge discussed and agreement to proceed .DB and SG to liaise.  It was agreed that it must be frost free.

TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The meeting closed at 11:50

The next meeting will be Thursday 1st August at 10:30

THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

MINUTES OF THE DRIVE BOWLING CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD AT CLUBHOUSE ON THURSDAY 6TH JUNE 2024 at 10:30

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND ATTENDEES

Apologies – Roger Johns

Attendees – Sue Newton (SN), Kathy Dixon (KD), Mark Ireland (MI), Derek Budde (DB), Jane Cummings (JC), David Sanders (DS), Steve Rayner (SR), Carol Rushton (CR), Susan Gorman (SG), Andrew Dixon (AD)

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

These were agreed as a correct record

MATTERS ARISING

DB reported that Premier Windows have been chosen to replace the balcony doors (£3000+).

DS reported that a quote is being obtained regarding replacing the balcony flooring, in order to keep the building water-tight and free of damp.

DB said that the paper is hanging off the wall in the ladies’ changing room and needs to be pulled off, its an eyesore.

DB reminded all that the fencing will be replaced during the week of 17th June and that no bowling during the day will be allowed, evenings only.

The new water fountain has already been use and was much appreciated.

SR will investigate (Sale Flags) a banner for the club

The committee will continue to investigate seating/tables that can be use easily by everyone.

TREASURSER’S REPORT (David Sanders)

Currently we have 21K in the current account and 63K in the savings account

AD reported about the garden lease sale.  Number 8 have paid the deposit and will pay the remainder in August.  Number 2 will pay 18K for the garden, pollard the trees and clear the rubbish.  Numb er 12 have not replied but when they get a new tenant or try to sell the club will remind them that they will not be allowed to use the part of the garden that belongs to the club.  The water meter is still on the land now belonging to number 2 but we have right of access.

CLUB SUMMER CAPTAIN’S REPORT (Carol Rushton)

CR reported that we have played 8 friendly games, winning 5.

There has been lots of interest in the games, and teams have been changed when necessary.

Burgess Hill will be bringing 3 triples to our game, it was agreed to go ahead.

CLUB COMPETITIONS SECRETARY’S REPORT (Mark Ireland)

MI reported that the lists are all on the board, ahead of schedule.  There are three weeks between roun ds.  Numbers taking part are up 11%.  The money collected doesn’t cover the cost of engraving.

UPDATE ON FIXTURES (Jane Cummings)

JC has still to contact Newhaven and New Cross, also Horsham.  Next year no matches are to be arranged on Tuesday, due to Ladies’ League and Men’s League matches.

GENERAL UPDATE ON BAR/BUILDING/GARDEN WORKS (Derek Budde)

It was agreed that we need a regular gardener, SG will forward Josh’s details to DB and investigate getting someone in to use Qualjex biocide to spray on the green, the club could buy the machine needed (DS to investigate machine). 

DB has given the club a new Henry hoover (downstairs). 

SG to continue investigating fridge/freezer replacement/s after getting opinion from social team.

COUNTY MATTERS (Kate Johns and Roger Johns)

KJ reported: all fours, senior fours and triples have been knocked out.  They have played against some strong opposition,  We still have 3 teams in the County Pairs.  Top Club will be away on 22nd June at Henfield, Gladys Rowland will be at home in the second round.  Ladies have been playing in County matches against other Counties.

RJ reported: the senior four team have been given a walkover and will be in the area final on 9th July.  Maria and David Sanders are still in the mixed fours.  The Edward Rowland game is tonight, DB has played in County matches against other Counties.

LEAGUE MATTERS (David Sanders/Hove, Carol Rushton/BH+D Ladie’s, Derek Budde/BH+D Men’s, Steve Rayner/Nicholas Soames)

Hove (DS):  We got through to the final, losing to Woodingdean but beating Rottingdean.  Club won £30 which has been donated to our charity day.  DS and Simon Wigdor have chosen the teams for the first two matches, we are in it to win it.

BH+D (CR):  The first match is Monday 10th June, at home to Southwick Park (date/time moved at request of Southwick Park)

BH+D (DB):  4 out of 6 teams are on 20 points, he has suggested playing 18 ends and that has been accepted by opponents.

NS (SR):  2 away games, won 1 lost 1.  It is used as a way of introducing new player/bowlers to competitive bowling in a supported way.

UPDATE ON SOCIAL EVENTS (Kathy Dixon)

Roy Holm Cup all sorted, KD has organised her team.  Choc ice cream is in the freezer.  There are 39 people taking part, CR is sorting out the teams and Roy is providing top rink prizes.  The club draw will take place on the day.

The charity day needs more names, AD is helping to organise by providing the tea.  Bowling will start at 2:30 with tea at 4pm.

AOB

SG reported on Bowls Bash training she had undertaken from BE, but it was agreed that the Sunday morning sessions are enough.

The committee expressed their sorrow that Ann Steward will be unable to collect her earned County badge as she is physically unable to bowl outdoors at the moment.

TIME AND DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The meeting closed at 12;20

The next meeting will be Thursday 4th July at 10:30