Photos - 2020
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Charity Horse Race - 8 February 2020
Our third Horse Race Evening in support of the Charity ‘Friends of Friar Gate Bridge’ (FFGB) took place in the Clubhouse on Saturday 8 February 2020.
Yet another ‘sell-out’ event and a great evening of entertainment.
Our thanks go to:-
1. The marketing team of Howard Thomas (FFGB), Richard Knowles, Graham Buckley and Malcolm Holden - who between them found sponsors for all 8 races and pre-sold horses to some 56 ‘owners’.
2. The Race Sponsors:-
- Race 1 - The Green Room, Littleover Barber
- Race 2 - Littleover Butchers
- Race 3 - GB Photos and Lara
- Race 4 - The ACHME Corporation
- Race 5 - Mortgage and Finance Arena
- Race 6 - The Spotted Calf Cafe at Holbrook
- Race 7 - Lymn Undertakers
- Race 8 - Derby Foam and Upholstery Supplies
3. Dennis Young for printing posters and printing / selling tickets
4. Graham Buckley for controlling the crowds at the entrance door - and for the photos
5. The ‘bookies’ - Mandy Coons from FFGB and Malcolm Holden (trainee bookie)
6. Helen Legg, Sheila Knowles and Pat Bousefield for the catering at half-time.
7. Mary Moore for the raffle prize
8. Barrie Ladds for manning the bar throughout the evening.
Finally, thanks to everyone for supporting the event and making it a fun-packed evening.
Aluminium Clubhouse doors - 27 July 2020
New Aluminium Clubhouse Doors were expertly fitted by Trade Windows (Derby) Limited on Monday 27 July 2020.
They are sturdy, with toughened glass, have high a standard of thermal insulation, and are draught free - and have a long life.
Doors can be opened both inwards and outwards - to better meet safety requirements.
Funding for these 'top of the range' doors was kindly provided by 'The Tom Carey' Fund.
Club Doubles Competition - 16 August 2020
On Saturday 23 March 2020 at 8:30 p.m., Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a state of total 'lockdown' across the U.K. in an attempt to halt the rapid spread of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Accordingly, the Club was closed with immediate effect and all members notified.
On Saturday 16 May 2020, the Club's Green re-opened, on a very restricted basis, in line with Government and BCGBA regulations and guidelines. All Club buildings (Clubhouse, toilets and bowls shed) remained closed.
The re-opening procedure was fully documented - 'Green Re-opening - Phase 1 Post COVID-19 - dated 17 May 2020' - and was circulated to all members. The procedure included a pre-booking system via the Club's Secretary (for Track & Trace purposes), a maximum of two members allowed into the Club’s grounds at any one time, and was strictly in line with updated Government and BCGBA regulations and guidelines.
On Sunday 16 August 2020, the Club's restrictions were further relaxed - again in line with updated regulations / guidelines - and an updated procedure was produced 'Green Re-opening - Phase 3 Post COVID-19 - dated 10 August 2020'. This procedure included social distancing, stringent sanitisation measures and a continuation of 'Track & Trace' documentation.
The relaxation allowed the Club to organise its first competition of the season – which was a ‘tester’ to determine the extent to which members felt safe to resume bowling. The bowls shed and toilet block were re-opened - but there was limited and controlled access to the Clubhouse. A maximum of 30 members (including players) were allowed entry into the Club grounds.
The Doubles’ Competition, well organised by Dennis, was limited to 24 members – and a waiting list quickly developed. Thanks to Dennis for the organisation.
Susan West presided over the event - and our thanks go to Susan.
At the start of the competition, Pete Cooper donated a set of 4 jacks to the club in memory of his late wife, Mary. We took the opportunity to have a formal presentation and then used the jacks in the competition.
The competition was won by Mark Wilson and Paul Eason. Runners up were Ian Millward and Julie Eason.
Photos courtesy of Graham Buckley.
Club Doubles Competition - 13 September 2020
The second internal competition of the season was held on Sunday 13 September 2020 - strictly in line with Club procedures which encapsulated prevailing COVID-19 regulations.
Once again, the weather was kind to us.
The Clubhouse remained closed - and all refreshments were served from a table placed across the door.
Thanks yet again go to Dennis for organising the event - and to Susan for presenting the prizes. Thanks also to Sheila for the catering and to Mark for manning the bar.
The two losing semi-finalist teams were Liam & Martin Kirkland and Bernard Johnson & Peter Cooper
The competition was won by Mark and Tracey Wilson.
Photos courtesy of Graham Buckley.