News Archive 2025

Last Call for Indoor Bowls

Another 'spare' Thursday has now become available following the quiz league postponing their finals night by a few weeks so we're going to hold a second doubles knockout on the 27th. 7pm start again.

21Mar25 by John Palmer

Greens Opening

The greens will open on Saturday 22nd March.

The first home match is in division 2 of the Highley League on the bottom green on Tuesday 1st April against Chelmarsh B. The first match on the top green is in Mid-Shropshire division 6 on Monday 7th April against Madeley.

20Mar25 by John Palmer

Indoor Bowls

Congratulations to Salopians on winning the Bylet Indoor Short Mat League.

As there is a 'spare' Thursday next week (20th), it has been decided to hold a one-off doubles competition open to all. 7pm start. Partners will be drawn and it will be a straight knockout.

14Mar25 by John Palmer

Special General Meeting - Update

Proposed changes to the club constitution were agreed. The main change being to allow Social Members of two years standing to vote at meetings and serve as officers of the club and committee members. The new version is here.
The following were duly elected as officers:
- Captain: Philip Field
- President: Dave Ager
- Treasurer: Pete Driver
- Secretary: John Palmer
- Bar Secretary: Louise Camm
Committee Members:
- Sue King
- Pat Dwyer
- Albert Cornes
- Pam Stinton
- Jane Cottam
- Gene Kelly
- Tony Moore

The following changes proposed by the retiring captain were discussed and voted on:

To reduce the bowling membership from £57 to £50. Defeated
To reduce additional club fees charged at £1.30 per player per match to £1. Defeated
To use Sub fees and additional club fees/medal money to pay additional league charges (currently known to be £150 for the upcoming premier league and approx. £45 for each Mid-Shrop team) instead of being an additional charge. Defeated
To increase social membership from £20 to £25 (works out at about 48p per week). Carried
To ensure that all those using the club for social events and activities are registered social members paying a full social membership subscription currently £20 (38p per week). Defeated
To advertise and promote our club for functions. Deferred to the new committee.
To consider a reduction for new bowling members to the club. Deferred to the new committee.

Bowling Meeting

At the subsequent bowling meeting, the following team captains were elected:

Premier - the team to decide.
Mid-Shropshire Friday: Albert Cornes
Mid-Shropshire Monday - Gene Kelly
Highley division 1 - Brian Walters
Highley division 2 - Jane Cottam
Seniors A - Rob Renke
Seniors B - Rob Hodgson
Seniors C - Pat Dwyer

25Feb25 by John Palmer

AGM Update

At last night's AGM, it became apparent that all the existing Committee Members and Club Officers (with the possible exception of the Secretary) were standing down from their positions. This has left the club in a precarious position and if sufficient members fail to come forward to help in the near future, it's likely that the club will have to close.

Your club needs you!

The meeting closed after it was resolved to hold a special general meeting on Monday 24th February at 8pm in the club.

This meeting will discuss the following:

Election of Officers and Committee
Proposals from the retiring Captain which were received too late to be discussed at the AGM. Available here.
Changes to the Club Constitution, tidying up some items and allowing Social Members of at least 5 years standing to become Committee members and/or Club Officers. The current constitution (dated 2014) can be found here and the proposed version (with changes highlighted) is here.

Pete Driver has produced a task list for each of the main roles involved in managing the club and they're available below.

Treasurer Bar Officer Greens&Surrounds General Maintenance

11Feb25 by John Palmer

2025 AGM and Bowling Meeting

The 140th Annual General Meeting of the Bylet Bowling Club will be held on Monday 10th February 2025 at 8.00pm in the clubhouse. The nomination form for members to serve as club officers and committee will be on the notice board in the club.

The agenda for the meeting can be found here.

Any proposals from members for discussion at the meeting should be given in writing or by email to the secretary by midnight on 5th February.

There are no proposals from the Management Committee.

The minutes of the 2024 AGM can be found here.

The AGM will be followed by a Bowling Meeting at which the number of teams we will be entering in the various leagues will be discussed and nominations for team captains will be invited. All bowlers, old and new are urged to attend.

The agenda for the bowling meeting is here and the minutes of last year's meeting are here.

13Jan25 by John Palmer

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