WWCBA Handbook 2015

Www WCBA MISSION STATEMENT“To promote and manage a quality calendarof bowling activities providing a high level of choice and satisfaction to client groups.”OFFICIAL YEARBOOK2015 A REV:5:0107

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CONTENTSExecutive Officers and Addresses.......................................................................................... 2Executive Committees for 2015.............................................................................................. 5Sub-Committees for 2015........................................................................................................ 6Management Committee & General Meetings 2015/2016................................................ 7Programme 2015..................................................................................................................... 10List of Clubs And Secretaries - 2015..................................................................................... 13Affiliated Leagues & Organisations 2015............................................................................ 25Affiliated Clubs 2015............................................................................................................... 29Association Rules & Bye-Laws Names, Objectives and Constitution............................ 39Warwickshire Ladies County Crown Green Bowling Association..................................48The Referees’ Society (Established 1986) Name, Objectives & Constitution.............. 49League Competition Rules.................................................................................................... 51Business Houses League And Cup Rules............................................................................ 56Merit Competition Rules........................................................................................................ 58Rules for Cup Competitions.................................................................................................. 61Rules for Arthur Mitchell Cup Competition.......................................................................64Policies, Strategies and Guidelines...................................................................................... 67WWCBA Code of Conduct Strategy..................................................................................... 69Bowling Courtesies to be Observed By Both Genders.................................................... 73WWCBA Equality Policy.......................................................................................................... 74WWCBA Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Statement............................................... 75WWCBA Child and Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy................................................. 76Standing Orders For General Meetings.............................................................................. 77Wwcba Guidelines For Member Clubs/Affiliated ClubsEngaging In Disciplinary/Appeals Procedures.................................................................. 78Procedure to be used by WWCBA Clubs For Grant Application....................................80Guidelines for Clubs whose Greens Face Closure............................................................. 81Insurance................................................................................................................................... 82WWCBA Coaching Scheme.................................................................................................... 83Laws Of The Game of Crown Green Bowls......................................................................... 85 1

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND ADDRESSES JOHN REID (Kings Norton) PHIL WHITEHEAD (Moor Lane)President 2014-2015, Merits & Cups Officer 2013-2015 Deputy President 2014-2015DAVID PERRY (Sutton Park) CHRIS PRICE (Broomfield) Chairman 1996-2015 Association Secretary 2015 2

DARREN SIMPKIN (Greville Arms) DARREN ANDREWS (Deers Leap) Association Treasurer 2008-2015 Fixture Secretary 2013-2015President Chairman & RegistrarJohn Reid (Kings Norton) David Perry (Sutton Park)33 Shirley Road, Cotteridge B30 2JA. 28 Whitestone Road, Halesowen B63 3PU.Telephone: 0121 218 6716 (H) Telephone: 0121 602 0903 (H)07757 611502 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Association TreasurerDeputy President Darren Simpkin (Greville Arms)Phil Whitehead (Moor Lane) 211 Gilbertstone Avenue,51 Dean Road, Erdington B23 6QE. South Yardley B26 1HR.Telephone: 0121 628 8841 (H) Telephone: 0121 706 1434 (H),07799 260281 (M) 07717 297122 (M), 07525 975868 (W)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Secretary Fixtures Secretary & WebmasterChris Price (Broomfield) Darren Andrews (Deers Leap)139 Viceroy Close, Bristol Road, 5 Bandywood Crescent,Edgbaston B5 7UY. Kingstanding B44 9JX.Telephone: 07534 612077 (M) Telephone: 0121 325 1218 (H),Email: [email protected] 07973 839352 (M) Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 3

Referees Secretary & Welfare Officer Active Management Committee 2015Mervyn Edwards (Moor Lane & Lea Hall) Steve Miller (Brookhill)118 Aylesford Road, Handsworth B21 8DG. 10 Wells Walk, Marston Green B37 5PS.Telephone: 07714 704164 Tel: 0121 770 1330 (H), 07774 843896 (M)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Officer Mick Mitchell (Great Barr)Phil Ellett (Raven) 132 Grestone Avenue,7 Camborne Road, Park Hall, Handsworth Wood B20 1LD.Walsall WS5 3JB. Tel: 0121 554 2724 (H), 07986 317869 (M).Telephone: 07771 521324 (M)Email: [email protected] Colin Pollard (Boldmere St Michael) 151 Church Lane, Aston B7 5UG.Coaches Officer Tel: 0121 294 0696 (H), 07984 595893 (M)Jodie Faulkner (Ye Olde Knowle) Email: [email protected] Longdon Road, Knowle,Solihull B93 9HY. Alan Tipton (Sutton Park)Telephone: 07894 040507 (M) 57 Antrobus Road, Boldmere,Email: [email protected] Sutton Coldfield B73 5EX. Tel: 0121 354 9609 (H), 07896 249140 (M)County Matches Liaison Officers Email: [email protected], Junior and Veterans CountyMatches and Midlands Alliance Danny Wiggin (Sutton Park)Championship Matches 43 Church Road, Sheldon B26 3UF. Tel: 0121 743 5498 (H), 07505 000169 (M).Darren Simpkin (Greville Arms) Email: [email protected] orSee Association Treasurer for contact info. [email protected] County, Veterans and Junior Peter Wiseman (Pheasant)County Team Championship Matches Flat 1, 146 Court Lane, Erdington B23 5RG. Tel: 0121 244 1648 (H), 07759 215212 (M)Jodie Faulkner (Ye Olde Knowle) Email: [email protected] Coaches Officer for contact info. Michelle Meadowcroft (Baldwin)Merits & Cups Officer 17 Chilwell Close, Solihull B91 3YL.John Reid (Kings Norton) Tel: 07795 361810 (M).See President for contact info. Email: [email protected] President Anne O’Loughlin (Hall Green)Cath Pooler (Greyhound) 2306 Stratford Road, Hockley Heath,47 Abbotsford Avenue, Great Barr B43 6HB. Solihull B94 6NY.Telephone: 0121 353 1957 Tel: 01564 784720 (H), 07971 073789 (M) Email: [email protected] 4

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES FOR 2015Ex-officio: President John Reid Deputy President Phil Whitehead Secretary Chris Price Treasurer Darren Simpkin Chairman David PerryRegistrar: David PerryPast Presidents: M. Mitchell, M. Edwards, S. Miller, G. Harper, D.C. Allcock, A. Tipton, D. Perry, J. Hjelter, T. Turner, M. Johnson, A. Powell, R. Gurley, D. SimpkinLife Members: D.C. Allcock, M. Edwards, R. Gurley, G. Harper, J. Hjelter, M. Johnson, C. Marson, S. Miller, M. Mitchell, D. Perry, A. Powell, D. Simpkin, A. Tipton, T. Turner, D. WigginManagement Committee Members: C. Pollard, P. WisemanLadies Management Committee Members: Cath Pooler (President), Michelle Meadowcroft, Anne O’Loughlin, Jodie FaulknerBCGBA Referees: J. Beechey, R. Cooke, M. Edwards, P. Ellett, S. Homer, D. Simpkin, D. Andrews, D. Perry, S. Meddings, Liz CooperBCGBA Delegate: John ReidBCGLBA Delegates: Jodie Faulkner, C. PriceVice Presidents: P. Brady (RABL), P. Brewer (Foden), D. Chester (Lea Hall), J. Davis (Greyhound), P. Ellett (Raven), Jodie Faulkner (Ye Olde Knowle), A. Godden (Beeches), M. Hancock (West Warwickshire), B. Jones (George), Michelle Meadowcroft (Baldwin), M. Mitchell (Great Barr), L. Mole (Tanworth in Arden), R. Morris (Beaufort), Anne O’Loughlin (Hall Green), J. Overy (Hamstead Social), C. Price (Broomfield), A. Seager (WM Police), G.F. Smith (Weoley Castle WMC), R. Swann (Sutton Park), R. Tuffnell (Richmond), M. Wakelam (Romsley), T. Williams (George), P. Wiseman (Pheasant) 5

SUB-COMMITTEES FOR 2015Competitions: J. Reid (Chairman) D. Andrews, C. Pollard, P. Wiseman, S. Miller, P. Whitehead, Michelle MeadowcroftLeague: D. Andrews (Chairman) P. Ellett, M. Edwards, C. Pollard, P. WisemanDevelopment: P. Ellett (Chairman), D. Andrews, M. Edwards, Jodie Faulkner, C. Pollard, D. Wiggin, C. PriceDisciplinary: P. Ellett (Chairman), C. Price (Secretary) D. Andrews, A. Tipton, M. Mitchell, D. Wiggin, S. Miller, Michelle Meadowcroft, Jodie FaulknerReferees: M. Edwards (Chairman) D. Andrews, P. Ellett, Jodie FaulknerSenior, Veterans & Midlands Alliance County Selection: D. Perry (Chairman) J. Reid, P. Whitehead, P. Gamsby, A. BrackenJunior County Selection: J. Reid (Chairman) P. Whitehead, Michelle Meadowcroft, M. Mitchell, M. Edwards, D. AndrewsLadies County Selection: Maggie Pailing (Chairperson), Michelle Meadowcroft, Jodie Faulkner, Sue Dunkley, Sarah SterlandLadies Junior Michelle Meadowcroft (Chairperson)County Selection: J. Reid, Anne O’Loughlin, P. WhiteheadLadies Veterans Anne Fisher (Chairperson)County Selection: Website Project Team: D. Andrews (Chairman), D. Simpkin, P. Ellett, C. Price, Jodie FaulknerPresentation Night: J. Reid (Chairman), D. Simpkin, C. Price, M. Edwards, Jodie Faulkner, Michelle Meadowcroft 6

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE &GENERAL MEETINGS 2015/20162015 FULL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS ALL MANAGEMENT MEETINGS COMMENCE AT (1900 hours)February 9th 2015 August 10th 2015March 16th 2015 September 14th 2015 April 13th 2015 May 11th 2015 October 12th 2015 November 9th 2015 June 8th 2015 December 14th 2015 July 13th 2015 2015 GENERAL MEETINGS 25th March 2015 at 1930 Hours Secretaries General Meeting 23rd September 2015 at 1930 Hours September AGM (Rules Revision)2016 FULL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS (1900 hours) January 11th 2016 February 1st 2016 (Sub-Committee Selection) 2016 GENERAL MEETING January 27th 2016 at 1930 Hours January AGM (Finance & Elections) AGM DATES (WEDNESDAY)March 25th 2015 – Secretaries General Meeting September 23rd 2015 January 27th 2016 7

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PROGRAMME 2015January 2015 15 Fr W&W Cup 1st Round (32 Teams)28 We W&W AGM (Lea Hall) 16 Sa League FixtureMarch Junior Ladies County Championship (Grange, Warrington)23 Su World Club Championship Prelim (Irlam, Greater Manchester) 17 Su W&W Veterans Merit Final (alternative date)25 We W&W Secretaries General Meeting W&W Junior Doubles Merit Final29 Su World Club Championship Prelim (Irlam, Greater Manchester) Ladies County (Staffordshire)April 23 Sa League Fixture5 Su World Club Championship Prelim 24 Su W&W Debbie Williams Mixed Pairs (Irlam, Greater Manchester) Prelims (If required)11 Sa League Fixture Arthur Mitchell (1st round) (Closing Date) (32 Teams)12 Su World Club Championship Prelim (Irlam, Greater Manchester) 30 Sa League Fixture Ladies Club Championship 31 Su Ladies Dorothy Piearce Memorial Pairs (Baldwin) (Whitchurch) (Local Finals)18 Sa League Fixture June19 Su World Club Championship Finals 6 Sa W&W David Perry Individual Merit (Irlam, Greater Manchester) (Prelims)24 Fr W&W Cups Prelims (If Necessary) Ladies Debbie Williams Individual Merit (Local Finals) (Broomfield)25 Sa League Fixture 7 Su Senior County (Potteries)26 Su Midlands Alliance Championship (Potteries & District) Ladies County (South Yorkshire) Ladies County (Burton & District) 13 Sa League FixtureMay 14 Su Junior County (Yorkshire)2 Sa League Fixture 16 Tu Ladies Veterans County Championship (Severnside, 9.30am)3 Su Senior County (Merseyside) 19 Fr W&W Cup 2nd Round (16 Teams) W&W Veterans Merit (32 or less entries) Final 20 Sa League Fixture Arthur Mitchell (Preliminary Round) 21 Su W&W Junior Merit Final (Closing date) (64 Teams) 27 Sa League Fixture9 Sa League Fixture 28 Su W&W David Perry Individual Merit Final Ladies Average Winner Classic (TBC) (Fulwood Cons., Preston) Ladies County (Shropshire)10 Su Junior County (South Yorkshire) 10

July 15 Sa League Fixture1 We BCGBA Jack & Jean Isherwood BCGBA Junior Individual Merit Final Veterans Merit Final (Wales)4 Sa League Fixture 16 Su W&W Mens Pairs Final5 Su Senior County (Yorkshire) Ladies County Semi-Finals or Mavis Dearden Supplementery Ladies Arthur Mitchell (2nd round) (Closing Date) (16 Teams) 22 Sa League Fixture Junior Ladies Merit (Local Finals) Ladies Junior Merit Final (Poynton Sports Club)9 Th BCGBA Veterans County Championship (Prelims) 23 Su ALL W&W Cup Finals11 Sa League Fixture 29 Sa League Fixture British Ladies Merit Finals 30 Su W&W Debbie Williams Mixed Pairs Final (Haunchwood) September12 Su Junior County (North Lancs & Fylde) 5 Sa League Fixture17 Fr W&W Cup 3rd Round (8 teams) 6 Su Senior County Final18 Sa League Fixture 12 Sa League Fixture19 Su Midland Masters Prelims Arthur Mitchell Semi-Finals25 Sa BCGBA Senior Individual Merit Final (closing date) (4 Teams) (Potteries) 13 Su Junior County Final26 Su Ladies County (North Derbyshire) 19 Sa League Fixture W&W Mens Pairs Prelims Ladies Waterloo Cup FinalAugust (2 Green Neutral Venue)1 Sa League Fixture 20 Su Ladies County Final (2 Green Neutral Venue)2 Su Senior County Semi-Finals or Senior County Supplementary Competition Midland Masters Finals (TBC) Arthur Mitchell (3rd round) (Closing Date) (8 Teams) 23 We W&W Rules Revision AGM6 Th BCGBA Veterans County Championship 26 Sa BCGBA Champion of Champions (Final) (Waterloo, Blackpool)8 Sa League Fixture 27 Su BCGLBA Champion of Champions (Waterloo, Blackpool) Arthur Mitchell Final Ladies Dorothy Piearce Pairs Finals October (Stockingford AA, Nuneaton) 3 Sa BCGBA Mixed Pairs Final9 Su Junior County Semi-Final or Junior (Yorkshire) County Supplementary Competition January 201614 Fr W&W Cup Semi-Finals (4 Teams) 27 We W&W AGM (Lea Hall) 11

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LIST OF CLUBS AND SECRETARIES - 2015ACOCKS GREEN BRITISH LEGION BEAUFORT SPORTS AND SOCIALPlaying at Tyseley WMC, Number One Green, Coleshill Road,Warwick Road, Tyseley B11 2EX Washwood Heath B36 8DX Telephone: 783 211037 bus goes past club. Bus Nos 28, 93 and 94 or Outer Circle 11 toHon Sec: Gary Edwards Fox & Goose PH.10 Rookwood Road, Acocks Green B27 6AF.Tel: 708 1271 (H), 07725 135700 (M). Hon Sec: Bob PedlinghamEmail: [email protected] 47 Lynbrook Close, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5PU.BALDWIN Tel: 448 0481 (H) 07876 075838 (M)230 Baldwins Lane, Email: [email protected] Green B28 0QBTelephone: 733 7944 BEECHES Thornbridge Avenue,Green is located behind Hungry Horse Pub Great Barr B42 2AE(formerly The Baldwin). Bus No 5 fromBirmingham to Solihull stops outside. Bus No 952 from City to door. No 28, Mon-Sat, until 19.30 hours. 997, alight Thornbridge Avenue.Hon Sec: Claire West110 Scribers Lane, Hall Green B28 0PD. Hon Sec: Alan GoddenTel: 745 6861 (H) 07788 147894 (M) 62 Delhurst Road, Great Barr,Email: [email protected] Birmingham B44 9UU. Tel: 360 2201 (H)(note only drinks purchased from pub can be Email: [email protected] around the green) BELL INNBANBURY Old Church Road,The Onward Club, Harborne B17 0BB107 Helmswood Drive,Chelmsley Wood B37 7NS Bus Nos 11 & 29 - alight at Old Church Road, proceed around church to Bell Inn. Parking isBus No 97 to top of Greenland Road. allowed on Church car park if services notGreen almost opposite, just to the right. taking place.Hon Sec: Mac Whitehouse Hon Sec: Tony Fenlon108 Whitebeam Road, 23 Goodwyn Avenue, Oldbury,Chelmsley Wood B37 7PD. West Midlands B68 0ES.Tel: 770 9268 (H) 07879 073595 (M). Tel: 422 5079 (H), 07887 376122 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 13

BLACK HORSE Temporary Contact: James HughesBristol Road South, B31 2QT 41 Southfield Avenue, Castle Bromwich B36 9BATelephone: 475 1005 Tel: 07950 254907 (M) Email: [email protected] Nos 62, 63,19 and 27pass the door.Entry to green is through the main bar. BRITISH OAK Pershore Road, Stirchley B30 2XSHon Sec: Mr Dave P. Tims Telephone: 458 1758Flat 59 Beeches Court, 1 Ashill Road,Rednal B45 9YB. Bus 45 or 47 from City to the door. Train toTel: 453 5726 (H), 07852 881068 (M) Bournville Station, ¼ Mile to Pershore Road.Email: [email protected] (No dogs allowed around the bowling green)BOLDMERE SPORTS & SOCIALBoldmere Road, Boldmere B73 5HQ (An electric fence has been erected, DO NOT climb over or between the electric fence)200 yds from traffic lights at Chester Road.Bus No 111 from City passes entrance. Hon Sec: Tony Irving 105 Central Avenue, Northfield,Hon Sec: Mick Lavender Birmingham B31 4JG.302 Marsh Lane, Erdington, Tel: 604 1984 (H), 07752 599252 (M)Birmingham B23 6HR. Email: [email protected]: 07779 074957 (M).Email: [email protected] BROOKHILL Holly Lane Sports Club, Holly Lane,BOLDMERE ST MICHAELS Erdington B24 9LHChurch Road, Boldmere B73 5RYTelephone: 373 4435 Bus Nos 25 and 866 stop outside club .Bus No 66 to Church Road/Chester Road junction. Hon Sec: Steve Miller 10 Wells Walk, Marston Green B37 5PS.Hon Sec: Andy Sprason Tel. 770 1330 (H), 07774 843896 (M).26 Danford Way, Great Barr B43 5JL Email: [email protected]: 682 5076 (H), 07811 311668 (M)Email: [email protected] BROOMFIELD Edgbaston FoundationBRADFORD ARMS Community Sports Ground,Toby Pub & Carvery, Chester Road, Portland Road, Edgbaston B17 8LSCastle Bromwich B36 0AGTelephone: 748 7675 Bus Nos 11A, 11C, 80, 127, 128 & 129 to junction of City Road/Portland Road.Bus Nos 93 and 94 from City. Hon Sec: Jonathan BlakemanTemporary Contact: Rob Andrews 41 Pel Crescent, Oldbury B68 8SS17 The Orchard, Marston Green B37 7DH. Tel: 07832 120855 (M).Tel: 07505 363875 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Website www.broomfieldbc.com 14

COLEBROOK DRAKES DRUMHaslucks Green Road, Shirley, Corner of Aldridge Road/11 Old Oscott Lane,Solihull B90 2LL. Great Barr B44 8TRTelephone: 733 3731 Telephone: 360 2224 Bus No 46 from Snow Hill to door.Bus Nos 4, 5 or 6 from City to Haslucks Green Hon Sec: Robert Capenerjunction then 6 or 9 to Colebrook. 97 Glenmead Road, Great Barr B44 8UE.Train to Shirley station. Tel: 605 0453 (H), 07969 691968 (M) Email: [email protected] Sec: Jonathan Griffin178 Acheson Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 2JA ERDINGTON & RICHMOND B.C.Tel: 745 7066 (H), 07971 717490 (M) Erdington Conservative Club,Email: [email protected] Orchard Road, Erdington B24 9HU Bus No 28 to top of road or 966 outside club.COLLEGE ARMS Hon Sec: Gerry O’BrienStratford Road, Hall Green B28 8BJ 6 Moxhull Drive, Sutton Coldfield B76 1LZ.Telephone: 777 0619 Tel: 351 2701 (H), 07785 337714 (M). Email: [email protected] Nos 1, 4, 5, 6, 31 and 41 to door. NOTE: Only drinks purchased from the club may be consumed around the green.Hon Sec: Ken Hunt30 Peel Close, Hampton In Arden, FODENSolihull B92 0AL. Number Two Green, Beaufort S&S,Tel: 01675 442297 (H) 07580 566315 (M) Coleshill Road, Washwood Heath B36 8DXEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 783 2110 Bus Nos 28, 93 & 94 or Outer Circle 11 to Fox & Goose.CROWN FORGET ME NOT Hon Sec: Julie M HargravesTyburn Road, B24 0TH 532 Bromford Road, Hodge Hill B36 8AL.Telephone: 373 2050 Tel: 748 3239 (H) 07718 021657 (M) Email: [email protected] No 67 & 914 pass the Club. GEORGEHon Sec: Colin Bates George Road, Oldbury, Warley B68 9LN55 Goodison Gardens, Erdington B24 0AQ. Telephone: 421 9921Tel: 0121 537 4782 (H), 07546 697545 (M) Bus No 128 from City to the George or 127 toEmail: [email protected] Wernley PH then walk along Bleakhouse Road. Alliance Team Play at the Pheasent B.COnly drinks purchased from the club, (Abbey Road, Warley, B67 5NQ. Tel: 429 1991)may be consumed around the green. Bus Nos 128 and 258 pass the door. Hon Sec: Paddy McGuinnessDEERS LEAP 11 Conway Avenue, Oldbury, Warley B68 9NS.Queslett Road East, B43 7EE. Tel: 552 6329 (H) 07917 858161 (M) Email: [email protected] No 33 Stops outside pub, 934 stops short walk.Hon Sec: Darren Andrews5 Bandywood Crescent, Oscott B44 9JX.Tel: 325 1218 (H), 07973 839352 (M).Email: [email protected] 15

GREAT BARR Hon Sec: Peter FlowersRay Hall Lane, Great Barr, B43 6JF 301 Yardley Road, Yardley B25 8NA. Tel: 628 6480 (H), 07745 329240 (M)Bus 5 and 46 from Scott Arms and 5 and 46 from Email: [email protected] Bromwich to Birmingham FA grounds.Bowling Green on site 100 yards along track. HAMSTEAD SOCIAL Old Walsall Road, Great Barr B42 1HYHon Sec: David Upton36 Claverdon Drive, Great Barr B43 5HP. Hon Sec: John OveryTel: 357 7745 (H) 07585 065545 (M) 1 Ipswich Crescent, Great Barr B42 1LY.Email: [email protected] Tel: 537 5199 (H), 07972 017470 (M) Email: [email protected] ARMSDamson Lane, Solihull B91 2RB No dogs allowed on club groundsTelephone: 711 8031 HARBORNEBus No 73 from Solihull or Chelmsley Wood to door. Green Man PH, Harborne B17 9NE Telephone: 427 0961Hon Sec: Ant BrackenFlat 9, Springfield Court, 1228 Stratford Road, Bus Nos 24, 22, 23, 29, 29a from City to corner ofHall Green B28 9BJ. Metchley Lane and Harborne Hill.Tel: 777 3436 (H) 07763 347436 (M)Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: Mrs Jenny Mason 36 Pinewood Drive, Bartley Green B32 4LD.NO after match refreshments will be provided. Tel: 421 3281 (H), 07752 461039 (M) Email: [email protected] Court Lane, Erdington B23 5JX (No after match refreshemnts will be provided.Telephone: 07762 757446 Only drinks purchased at the pub may be consumed around green)Bus No 7 or 65 from City to Terminus, then turn leftinto Court Lane (400mtrs), Local bus No 66, 66A HIGHCROFT SOCIALand 111 goes past PH. Highcroft Social Club, 485 Slade Road, Stockland Green B23 7JGHon Sec: Ian Parton-Smith132 Coles Lane, Sutton Coldfield B72 1NP. Bus Nos. 65 & Outer Circle 11.Tel: 07907 931115 (M)Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: Kenneth Cattell Flat 2, 30 Wendover Road, Erdington B23 5GG.(NOTE only drinks purchased from pub can be Tel: 07882 833230 (M)consumed around the green) Email: [email protected] GREEN HOCKLEY HEATHRear of Bulls Head Inn, Recreation Ground, Old Warwick Road,Stratford Road, Hall Green B28 9EF Hockley Heath B94 6HHTelephone: 702 0931 Bus Nos 149, 150, 151 and X20.Buses 4, 5 and 6 to Stratford Road / Fox Holliesjunction. Train to Hall Green station then south Hon Sec: Mrs Lorrie Sparkson Stratford Road for ½ mile. 11 Field Way, Hockley Heath, Solihull B94 6PQ. Tel: 01564 782721 (H) Email: [email protected] 16

HOLLYFIELDS KINGS NORTON EX-SERVICEHollyfields Sports & Conference Centre, 1853 Pershore Road, Kings Norton B30 3DJWoodacre Road, off Holly Lane, Bus Nos 11, 18, 41, 45, 47 or 49 to Cotteridge.Erdington B24 9PA Hon Sec: Paul KellyTelephone: 373 1018 26 Lewis Road, Stirchley B30 2SX. Tel: 444 6705 (H). 07798 790468 (M)Bus No 966 stops opposite Woodare Road, Email: [email protected] yeards to club. LEA HALLHon Sec: Bill Coleing Wood Lane, Handsworth B20 2AP23 Heathgreen Close, Chelmsley Wood B37 6UH. Telephone: 356 4126Tel: 788 0079 (H) No 11 to the Calthorpe Arms, Wood Lane.Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: Jayne Skelding 41 Harringay Road, Kingstanding B44 0UB.KING GEORGE V Tel: 07545 810585 (M)Tally Ho Sports & Conference Centre, Email: [email protected] Road, Edgbaston B5 7RN (Note only drinks purchased from club can beTelephone 0121 626 8228 consumed around the green)Bus Nos 62 or 63 to Tessall Lane. M & B PORTLAND ROAD No. 1 Green, Edgbaston FoundationHon Sec: Mrs Bev Pritchard Community Sports Ground,1 The Croft, Middlemore Road, Portland Road, Edgbaston B17 8LSNorthfield B31 3UE. Bus Nos 127, 128, 129 or Outer Circle No 11ATel: 604 7495 (H), 01902 773658 (W), and 11C to Portland Road/City Road junction.07790 977936 (M) Hon Sec: Karen RollsEmail: [email protected] 24 Lowfield Close, Halesowen B62 0EZ. Tel: 680 1202 (H) 07986 087806 (M)KINGS HEATH PARK Email: [email protected] Road, Kings Heath B14 7TQ MAGGIESBus Nos 11 & 35 to park gate. 165 Shirley Road, Hall Green B28 9LA Telephone: 777 8444Hon Sec: Colin Weaver No 3 or 40 Bus stops at Shirley Road No 11 toFlat 64 Fairbourne Tower, Fox Hollies then walk down School Lane.2 Portfield Grove, Erdington B23 5UD. Hon Sec: Steve WitherspoonTel: 472 5232 (W) 07532 042398 (M) 58 Charingworth Road, Solihull B92 8HZ. Tel: 743 6237 (H), 07758 724840 (M)KINGS NORTON Email: [email protected] Wychall Lane, Kings Norton B38 8AH. Fixture Sec: Steve SterlandTelephone: 458 1570 95 Yewtree Lane, Yardley B26 1BD. Tel: 680 0742 (H), 07966 381562 (M)Bus Nos 47 and 49 pass in Wychall Lane. Email: [email protected] Sec: Andy James (Note: only drinks purchased from pub can be74 Middlemore Road, Northfield B31 3UW. consumed around the green)Tel: 448 0202 (H) 07552 221034 (M)Email: [email protected] 17

MINWORTH SOCIAL & LODGE OLD CROSSMinworth Social & Lodge, Robinson Way, Old Cross Hotel, Causeway Green Road,Minworth, Sutton Coldfield B76 9BB. Langley Green B68 8LDTelephone: 351 1527 4 ended in Premier League, 3 ended in BusinessNo 71 bus stops within approx. 100 metres of club. Houses. Bus No 88 from City to the door or 449 from West Bromwich.Hon Sec: Shane Fardon94, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1HH. Hon Sec: Mrs Lorraine DeakinTel: 0121 354 6835 (H) 07982 034218 (M) 29 Fisher Road, Oldbury, Warley, B69 4EL.Email: [email protected] Tel. 544 6325 (H). 07818 559639 (M). Email: [email protected](Only refreshments purchased in the club mayconsumed on the premises. Anyone bringing their OLTON TAVERNown refreshments may be asked to leave Lode Lane, Solihull B92 8NUthe grounds). Telephone: 742 0515MOOR LANE Bus 957 from city to door. Bus Nos 900 or 60 to theMoor Lane Sports & Social Centre, B6 7AA Wheatsheaf Hotel/Toby Carvery, then 71, 72 or 73Business Houses Team play at Beaufort, No. to door.1 Green, Coleshill Road, B36 8DX.Hon Sec: Lorraine Vinall Hon Sec: Steve Myatt8 Compton Drive, Streetly B74 2DB. 68 Arlescote Road, Solihull B92 9HY.Tel: 353 2755 (H), 07746 659413 (M) Tel: 742 2076 (H), 07804 863786 (M)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] CC PAVILIONSStreetsbrook Road, Solihull B90 3PE Pavilions Sporting Club,Telephone: 744 5694 Meriden Drive, Kingshurst B37 6BXBus Nos 4, 5 or 6 from City to Robin Hood Motel,Club half a mile from island along Streetsbrook Hon Sec: Carl PocockRoad (via Solihull Lane). 64 Orpwood Road, Stetchford B33 8LL.Hon Sec: Eddie Musgrave Tel: 604 7193 (H), 07958 005676 (M).78 Leafield Road, Solihull B92 8NZ. Email: [email protected]: 743 3177 (H), 07908 095840 (M)Email: [email protected] INNS FOUR OAKS (BUTLERS ARMS) PHEASANTLichfield Road, Four Oaks B74 4BL 273 Abbey Road, Smethwick B67 5NQTelephone: 308 0765 Telephone: 429 1991Cross City Line train to Butlers Lane Station or Bus Bus Nos 127, 128 and 129 pass the door.No 102 from City to Mere Green. Hon Sec: Alan GriffinHon Sec: Alan J Powell 64 Woodnorton Road, Rowley Regis B65 0QZ.21 Roman Way, Cotton Green, Tel: 559 4864 (H), 07769 815337 (M)Tamworth, Staffs B79 8NF. Email:. [email protected]: 01827 53667 (H)Email: [email protected] 18

QUESLETT ROYAL OAKQueslett Road, Streetly B74 2EY Manor Lane, Halesowen B62 8PZ Telephone: 421 5371Bus Nos 156, 995 & 996 from City to door. Bus No 9 from City to the door.Hon Sec: Ian Jordan Business Houses Team playing at15 Morland Road, Great Barr B43 7JG. Cradley Sports, Colley Lane, B63 2TNTel: 01564 233235 (H), 07840 591625 (M) Telephone: 01384 566442Email: [email protected] or Bus 29 from City, or 11 outer [email protected] Hon Sec: Maggie Pailing 7 Old School Drive, Rowley Regis B65 8DD.(Note only drinks purchased from pub can be Tel: 559 0179 (H), 07577 702235 (M).consumed around the green) Email: [email protected] RUBERY SHELDON JOHN CONNOLLYHodge Hill Road, Birmingham B34 6DR Rubery Recreation Ground,Telephone: 747 2482 off New Road, Rubery B45 9JA Bus No 63 or 144, Access to the green is throughBus No 55 from City to door. the car park at rear of shops almost opposite the Rose & Crown PH.Hon Sec: Keith Randall Hon Sec: Roy Phillips96 Heath Way, Shard End B34 6NB. 193 Bournville Lane, Bournville B30 1LX.Tel: 688 3557 (H), 07813 441632 (M) Tel: 243 7510 (H), 07814 589988 (M)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] & HUNNINGTON SELLY PARKRomsley & Hunnington Cricket Club, Selly Park Tavern, 592 Pershore Road,Rear of 322 Bromsgrove Road, Selly Park B29 7HQ .Telephone: 472 4392Halesowen B62 0JW Bus Nos 45 or 47 from the City or Cotteridge stops at the door.Opposite Bluebird factory Bus Nos 9, 19 or 241 Hon Sec: Carla Harrellto Somers Social Club then 20 mins walk up 150 Midland Road, Cotteridge B30 2EY.Bromsgrove Road to Club. Tel: 07826 522962 (M) Email: [email protected] andHon Sec: Maurice Priestman [email protected] Maple Road, Rubery B45 9EB.Tel: 453 4809 (H). SOLIHULL MARSH LANEEmail: [email protected] Solihull Tennis & Cricket Club, Marsh Lane, Solihull, B91 2PFROYAL AUSTIN BRITISH LEGION via Solihull By-Pass.Quarry Sports & Social Club, Hon Sec: Mrs Pat Simpkin82 Quarry Lane, Northfield B31 2PY 3 Beechmore Road, Sheldon B26 3AR.Telephone: 475 1032 Tel: 603 9373 (H), 07929 244697 (M) Email: [email protected] Nos 35, 44, 62, or 63 to Quarry Lane. 19Hon Sec: Gary Humphreys19 Longhurst Croft, West Heath B31 4SG.Tel: 477 3981 (H), 07540 995119 (M)Email: [email protected]

SOMERS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB SUTTON PARKThe Grange, 2 Grange Hill, Halesowen B62 0JL The Sutton Park Hotel, Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 5UY.Bus No 9 from City, 241 from Dudley and Telephone: 362 4951002 from Weoley Castle or Merry Hill. Bus No 107 to the door, from Sutton Coldfield TownHon Sec: Stuart Hesslewood Centre buses 377, 451, 107 and 68C to the door.45 Firth Park Crescent, Halesowen B62 9PG.Tel: 602 1193 (H), 07895 980614 (M) Hon Sec: Stuart ThrelfallEmail: [email protected] Tel: 07792 859134 (M) Email: [email protected] PRIORThe Bowling Green Inn, Shaw Lane, Car park is pay and display, redeemable at bar.Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4BHTelephone: 01527 861291 TANWORTH-IN-ARDEN Solihull, West Midlands B94 5AWFollow A38 to Hanbury Turn PH, turn left intoHanbury Road, then 2nd right into Shaw Lane, (Please Park In School Grounds.) via A435 fromapprox. 1 mile under two bridges, carry on Maypole, left at Portway to Tanworth or A34 tothrough the village past the Boat & Railway pub, Evans Halshaw Garage, then via Blackford Roadjust after the delimiter signs the Bowling Green Inn and Tanworth Lane to Earlswood A4023 thenis on the left. signed to Tanworth.Hon Sec: Valerie Harman Hon Sec: Stuart Bishop6 Raglan Court, 30 New Road, 3 Hollyhurst, Water Orton B46 1PS.Bromsgrove B60 2JJ. Tel: 747 9141 (H), 07963 113925 (M)Tel: 07894 465546 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] TRIPLEXWWCBA Premier Captain: Geoff Mycock Triplex Sports Club,Tel: 01527 876978 (H), 07941 681689 (M) Eckersall Road, Kings Norton B38 8SRBusiness Houses Captain: John Russell Bus No 47, alights at The Camp Public House,Tel: 01527 876242 (H), 07403 425222 (M) Camp Lane, Club 200 yards up Eckersall Road.Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: Brian NiblettSTREETLY SPORTS 74 Willmore Grove, Kings Norton B38 9RE.Streetly Sports Club, Briar Avenue via Tel: 459 3921 (H), 07835 782382 (M)Thorney Road, Streetly B74 3HX Email: [email protected] Chester Road follow signs for Manor Primary TYSELEY WMCSchool, Club entrance next to School). Warwick Road, Tyseley B11 2EXHon Sec: Lilian Cemm 37 bus goes past club.128 Baltimore Road, Great Barr B42 1QL.Tel: 357 3162 (H), 07887 522438 (M) Hon Sec: Martin RothenEmail: [email protected] 23 Charingworth Road, Solihull B92 8HY. Tel: 07859 056270 (M) Email: [email protected] 20

VALLEY WASHWOOD HEATH & WARD END CONSWest Midlands Travel Social Club, Maitland Hall, Washwood Heath Road,No. 2 Green, Wheelers Lane, Ward End B8 2HF. Telephone: 327 0633Kings Heath B13 0ST Bus Nos 90, 92, 93 and 94 to Ward End ParkGreen number 2, with the floodlights. main gate, Club opposite.Buses 76 and 27 to Hollybank Road, 11 to the Hon Sec: Jeff WeetmanBillesley pub, 2 and 3 to Billesley Fire Station. 9 Stancroft Grove, South Yardley B26 2JB.50 to Wheelers Lane. Tel: 789 7385 (H), 07792 369320 (M) Email: [email protected] Sec: Andrew Ainsworth213 Court Oak Road, Harborne B17 9AD. WEOLEY CASTLE INNTel: 07811 198622 (M) Somerford Road, Weoley Castle B29 5NAEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 256 5600(No parking on the drive next to the green. Bus No 29 from City to door.All Drinks must be brought from the Club.) Hon Sec: Alan BloreWARD END SOCIAL 7 Broad Acres, Northfield B31 5SE.Normanhurst, St Margarets Road, B8 2BA Tel: 604 1683 (H), 07818 748569 (M)Telephone: 327 0123 WEOLEY CASTLE WMCBus Nos 55, 56, 90 or 70 to Sladefield Road. Barnes Hill, Weoley Castle B29 5TYHon Sec: Tony Westwood Bus No 29 and 29a from City (Colmore Row /c/o Ward End Social Club, Broad Street), to Barnes Hill.10 St Margarets Road, Ward End B8 2BA.Tel: 327 0123 (Club) 07443 514253 (M) Hon Sec: George F SmithEmail: [email protected] or 55 Greenfield Road, Harborne B17 [email protected] Tel: 426 1306 (H), 07796 323099 (M) Email: [email protected] RFCWarley Rugby Club, Tat Bank Road, WERNLEYOldbury, B69 4NH Wolverhampton Road, B68 0LR Bus Nos 126, 127 to the door.Hon Sec: Jean Willetts119 Manor Road, Smethwick B67 7HH. Hon Sec: Peter DrewTel: 558 7236 (H), 07982 899050 (M) 51 Stanley Avenue, Quinton B32 2HA.Email: [email protected] Tel: 07967 368796 (M) Email: [email protected] Midlands Travel, No. 3 Green, WEST BROMWICH FOOTBALL SUPPORTERSWheelers Lane, Kings Heath B13 0ST Westbourne Road, West Bromwich B70 8LD Telephone: 553 1733Bus 76 or 11 to Wheelers Lane. Bus Nos 404 or 417 from West Bromwich BusHon Sec: Roger Gilliver Station to Oldbury, alight at Margaret Street.Flat 4, 127 Mary Vale Road, Bournville B30 2DN.Tel: 07828 997276 (M) Hon Sec: Steve BennettEmail: [email protected] 28 Bell Heather Road, Clayhanger WS8 7RB. Tel: 01543 376063 (H), 07967 676708 (M) Email: [email protected] 21

WEST WARWICKSHIRE WYTHALL CAOlton & West Warwickshire Club, 52 Silver Street, Wythall B47 6LZ78 Grange Road, Olton B91 1DATelephone: 706 3594 From City boundary at Maypole, Old Alcester Road to Wythall, approx 1 mile to Swan PH turn rightPublic transport via Warwick Road to into Silver Street - 100 yds.Solihull town, alight at Dovehouse Paradethen via Grange Road. Hon Sec: Phil Richardson 64 Oakwood Road, Hollywood B47 5DX.Hon Sec: Mike Hancock Tel: 01564 822760 (H), 07527 673749 (M)Island Cottage, No 10 Brockhill Lane, Email: [email protected] B97 6QX.Tel: 01527 61176 (H), 07940 791757 (M) YARDLEY WOOD SOCIALEmail: [email protected] 118 School Road, Yardley Wood B14 4JR Telephone: 474 2026WHITE HARTEvesham Road, Headless Cross, From City, No 2 bus to Yardley Bus Garage, turn leftRedditch B97 5EJ. at island into School Road, walk about 200 yardsTelephone: 01527 545442 to Club, or No3 Bus to Ravenshill Road – School Road, walk past Church & over Bridge, Club onBus No 147 to door. right hand side.Hon Sec: Ian Humphreys Hon Sec: Mrs. Veronica Smart69 Mickleton Close, Oakenshaw, 117 Langstone Road, Warstock B14 4QT.Redditch B98 7XY. Tel: 474 3618 (H), 07909 736181 (M)Tel: 01257 457246 (H), 07854 251238 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] YE OLDE KNOWLEWOODBOURNE SPORTS Grange Road, Dorridge B93 8QARumbush Lane, Earlswood B94 5LWTelephone: 01564 703203 On B4101 Knowle to Hockley Heath Road, adjacent to Railway Inn. Access via Dorridge Village Hall.Train from Moor Street Station to Earlswood Bus No 151 (infrequent) from Solihull, alight atStation, Leave Station turn right, Woodbourne Dorridge Village Hall or walk 0.6 miles alongis 350 yards on the right, just past Earlswood Grange Road from Dorridge Railway StationMethodist Church. (reached by rail or by 40A or 40C bus from Solihull).Hon Sec: Rob Fall Hon Sec: Dr Bryan Chapman6 Holly Drive, Hollywood, Wythall B47 5JT. 26 Woodstock Crescent, Dorridge B93 8DP.Tel: 649 9932 (H), 07794 420047 (M) Tel: 01564 770995 (H).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected](No dogs allowed on sports field)IF ANY OF YOUR CLUB DETAILS CHANGE PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] WITH THE NEW DETAILS 22

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AFFILIATED LEAGUES & ORGANISATIONS 2015BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT ERDINGTON & DISTRICTSUNDAY BOWLING LEAGUE MID-WEEK LEAGUEHon Sec: Ron J. Waite Hon Sec/Treasurer: Mervyn Edwards109 Olton Boulevard East, 118 Aylesford Road, Handsworth B21 8DG.Acocks Green B27 7NH. Tel: 07714 704164 (M).Tel: 07837 043828. Email: [email protected] HOUSES LADIES LEAGUE FREE PRESS CUPHon Sec: Brenda Griffin Hon Sec: Martin McGuinness34 Lilac Avenue, Great Barr B44 8LX. 78 Devon Road, Oldbury, Warley B67 5EJ.Tel: 605 0204 (H). Tel: 420 2160 (H), 07969 461178 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] & DISTRICT BOWLING LEAGUE FRIDAY MIXED LEAGUEHon Sec: Derek C. Brookes Hon Sec: Peter Richards14 Ridgewood Avenue, Wollaston, 11 Claverdon Drive, Great Barr B43 5HR.Stourbridge DY8 4QH. Tel: 358 3598 (H).Tel: 01384 374180.Email: [email protected] HEART OF ENGLAND FRIENDLY BOWLING LEAGUEDUDLEY BUILDING SOCIETY Hon Sec: Mrs. Eunice SimpsonBOWLS LEAGUE 23A Drawbridge Road, Majors Green,Hon Sec: Dave Law Shirley, Solihull, B90 1DD.22 Moncrieffe Street, Walsall WS1 2LB. Tel: 246 0791.Tel: 01922 630153. Email: [email protected]: [email protected] KINGSWINFORD AND BRIERLEY HILLEAST BIRMINGHAM MONDAY BOWLING LEAGUEBOWLING ASSOCIATION Hon Sec: Graeme UnderhillHon Sec: Derek Challenor 16 Broad Street, Kingswinford DY6 9LP.534 Bromford Road, Hodge Hill B36 8AL. Tel: 01384 823788 (H), 07808 684411 (M).Tel: 747 4465 (H), 07833 184208 (M). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] www.kingswinford.crowngreen.comEAST BIRMINGHAM LADIES FRIDAY BOWLING LEAGUEOVER 60’s BOWLING ASSOCIATION Hon Sec: Mrs. Lilian CemmHon Sec/Treasurer: Gerry Harper 128 Baltimore Road, Great Barr B42 1QL.40 Dower Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 6TX. Tel: 357 3162. Email: [email protected]: 308 4770 (H), 07988 603113 (M).Email: [email protected] Hon Treasurer: Mrs Jane Skelding 41 Harringay Road, Kingstanding B44 0UB. Tel: 07545 810585 (M). Email: [email protected] 25

MIDLANDS ALLIANCE CHAMPIONSHIP SUMMIT GARAGEHon Sec: Steve Miller PREMIER BOWLS LEAGUE10 Wells Walk, Marston Green B37 5PS. Hon Sec: Mel Evans MBETel: 770 1330 (H), 07774 843896 (M) 1 Otterburne Close, Heath Hayes,Email: [email protected] Cannock, Staffordshire WS12 2TW. Email: [email protected] DISTRICTBOWLS ASSOCIATION SUTTON COLDFIELDAssoc. Sec & Treasurer: Bev Pritchard BENEVOLENT BOWLING ASSOCIATION1 The Croft, Middlemore Road, Hon Sec: Mrs Pauline MillerNorthfield B31 3UE. 10 Wells Walk, Marston Green B37 5PS.Tel: 604 7495 (H), 01902 773658 (W), Tel: 770 1330 (H), 07789 003624 (M)07790 977936 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] WEDNESDAY SUPER LEAGUEOLDBURY & DISTRICT Hon Sec: John BeecheyBOWLING LEAGUE 19 Fountain Close, Longbridge B31 4NF.Hon Sec: Sheila Newman Tel: 604 3043 (H)47 Brian Road, Smethwick B67 7LQ. Email: [email protected]: 601 1462 (H), 07510 129048 (M).Email: [email protected] WEST BROMWICH MID-WEEK BOWLING LEAGUESMETHWICK AND DISTRICT SUNDAY Hon Sec: Michael HutchinsMORNING BOWLING LEAGUE 64 Bristnall Hall Lane, Oldbury B68 9PB.Hon Sec: Colin Grove Tel: 07445 800065 (M).193 Tower Road, Tividale, Warley B69 1PF. Email: [email protected]: 01384 859297 (H).Email: [email protected] YARDLEY WOOD & DISTRICTS BOWLING ASSOCIATIONSOUTH BIRMINGHAM LADIES LEAGUE Hon Sec: Deborah BrothertonHon Sec: Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper 22 Goodrest Croft, Yardley Wood B14 4JT.12 Hartbourne Drive, Halesowen B62 8ST. Tel: 430 7244 (H).Tel: 501 2933 (H) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] www.crowngreen.com/yardleySOUTH & WEST BIRMINGHAM IF ANY OF YOUR CLUB DETAILSOVER 60s BOWLING LEAGUE CHANGE PLEASE EMAILHon Sec: Tony Miners22 Verbena Road, Northfield B31 1NG. [email protected]: 476 9933 (H), 07771 266317 (M). WITH THE NEW DETAILSEmail: [email protected] 26

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AFFILIATED CLUBS 2015ALCESTER BOWLING CLUB BILSTON TOWNMeeting Lane, Alcester B49 5QT Villiers Avenue, Bilston Telephone: 01902 493617(No parking at green) Hon Sec: Alfred D. Smith,Hon Sec: Mrs. Jean Bannister 6 Birnham Close, Lynwood Park Estate,April Cottage, 9 Moorfield Road, Tipton DY4 8AW.Alcester, Warks. B49 5DA. Tel: 557 9147 (H), 07812 935698 (M).Tel: 01789 762910 (H), 07767 233354 (M). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] BIRMINGHAM CO-OPERATIVEANCHOR MEADOW SPORTS AND SOCIAL B.C.Aldridge Community Centre, Barrows Lane, Yardley B26 1SA)Off Middlemore Lane, Aldridge WS9 8AN Hon Sec: Gill IngramHon Sec: Mrs Shirley Ward 106 Scott Road, Olton B92 7LL.38 Norfolk Crescent, Aldridge WS9 8RF. Tel: 707 1691(H), 07568 080947 (M).Tel: 01922 451707 (H). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] BOURNVILLE PARKASTON MANOR Bournville Park, Selly Oak RoadAston Manor Cricket Club,Church Road, Perry Barr B42 2LA Hon Sec: Mr Brian L. Banner 59 Oak Farm Road, Kings Norton B30 1ET.Hon Sec: Mrs. Pam R. Bolton Tel: 451 3187 (H).361 Kingstanding Road, Email: [email protected] B44 9TH.Tel: 605 6944 (H), 07943 285311 (M). BOURNVILLE SOCIAL CLUBEmail: [email protected] Mary Vale Road, B29BAGGERIDGE Hon Sec: Garry SmithMiners Welfare Club, 2/204 Mary Vale Road, Bournville B30 2DH.The Straits, Lower Gornal, Dudley DY3 3AA Tel: 07782 240666 (M). Email: [email protected] Sec: Mrs Karen Johnson25 Brunel Court, Coseley, Dudley WV14 8JJ. BOURNVILLE SPORTSTel: 07961 123622 (M). Linden Road, Bournville LaneEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 458 2209 or 451 4264BAKELITE Bus No 11 to Bournville Lane or train to BournvilleMinworth Social & Lodge, Robinson Way, station via Cross-City line. By Road follow signs forMinworth, Sutton Coldfield B76 9BB. Cadbury World. Green at corner of Bournville LaneTelephone: 351 1527 and Linden Road.Hon Sec: Shane Fardon Hon Sec: Ray Pickering94, Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B72 1HH. 15 Peters Avenue, Northfield B31 2RR.Tel: 0121 354 6835 (H) 07982 034218 (M) Tel: 07786 068644 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 29

BRADES VILLAGE COOMBS WOODWarley Rugby Club Sports Ground, Coombs Wood Sports & Social Club,Tat Bank Road, Oldbury, Warley B69 4NH Stewarts Road, Halesowen B62 8MDTelephone: 552 1048 New club house and bowling greenHon Sec: Robert Hickman21 Parkfield Close, Lapal, Halesowen B62 OHL. Hon Sec: Mr. Michael G. WalkerTel: 602 5412 (H), 623 9478 (W), 31 Waresley Park, Hartlebury,07964 293904 (M). Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7XF.Email: [email protected] Tel: 01299 251726 (H). Email: [email protected] SONS OF REST BC COSELEY ATHLETICBrookvale Park, George Road, Coseley Athletic Club,Erdington B23 Pear Tree Lane, Coseley WV14 8HAHon Sec: Roland C. Millard Hon Sec: John Bailey14 Corbridge Avenue, Great Barr B44 9UQ. 42 Rounds Road, Coseley, Bilston WV14 8TD.Tel: 360 6562 (H). Tel: 01902 491826 (H). Email: [email protected] EDGBASTON44A Harborne Road, B15 3HE COSELEY TAVERNTelephone: 454 5649 166 Upper Ettingshall Road, Coseley, Bilston WV14 9QYBus Nos 10, 21, 23, 29 and 103 pass the Club. Hon Sec: Mrs. Jennifer HillHon Sec: Melissa Bennett 53 Caddick Street, Bilston WV14 9HS.53 Summer Road, Rowley Regis B65 9QG. Tel: 01902 674588 (H).Tel: 601 1824 (H), 07810 750619 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected] CRADLEY HEATH LIBERAL CLUBCHURCH HILL (was ST. MARYS) 60 Upper High Street, Cradley HeathHydes Road Sportsfield, B64 5HU Telephone: 01384 566415Hydes Road, Wednesbury WS10 0DR). Next to Salvation Army & Opposite Library.Hon Sec: Ish Patel61 Remembrance Road, Friar Park, Hon Sec: Gary CoveWednesbury WS10 OTD. 24 Clyde Avenue, Halesowen B62 9PW.Tel: 07891 704695 (M). Tel: 423 2371 (H), 07718 660632 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] SOCIAL CRADLEY SPORTS AND SOCIAL Colley Lane, Cradley B63 2TNParkfield Road, Coleshill B46 3LE Telephone: 01384 566442Telephone: 01675 462170 Hon Sec: Bob GarrettHon Sec: Bob Jones 86 Butchers Lane, Halesowen B63 2RX.8 Chelmsley Grove, Tile Cross B33 OEU. Tel: 01384 569446 (H), 07866 834818 (M).Tel: 779 5416 (H), 07833 644408 (M) Email: [email protected]: [email protected]. 30

DUDLEY-DELL GORNAL & SEDGLEY LABOUR CLUBD.M.B.E.C. No. 2 Green, Clarence Street, Upper Gornal, DY3 1UPHigh Ercal Avenue, Brierley Hill DY5 3QH Hon Sec: Terry SlaterHon Sec: Graeme Underhill 3 North Oval, Upper Gornal, Dudley DY3 1XJ.16 Broad Street, Kingswinford DY6 9LP. Tel: 01902 680214 (H), 07711 178179 (M).Tel: 01384 823788 (H), 07808 684411 (M). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] GRASSHOPPERDUDLEY SPORTS The Lickey Hills, RednalKing George VI Park,High Street, Kingswinford DY6 8BB Bus No 62 from City to Terminus, 900 yds along Lickey Road to Island, after 200 yds green at rear ofHon Sec: Mrs. Doreen Wood Rose & Crown Hotel by golf shop.56 Elgar Crescent, Pensnett, Brierley Hill DY5 4JJ.Tel: 01384 626213 (H). Hon Sec: Gordon PhillipsEmail: [email protected] 117 Thurlestone Road, Longbridge B31 4LU. Tel: 476 0262 (H), 07724 689129 (M). Email: [email protected] GREETS GREENWindmill Hill, Colley Gate, Farley Park, Whitehall Road,Halesowen B63 2DA West BromwichNo 9 bus from Halesowen to Stourbridge or No 9 Bus No 42 or 43 from W.B. Bus Station to Greenbus from Stourbridge to Halesowen. Hon Sec: John TaylorHon Sec: Mr. Neil Bate 45 Russell House, Holyhead Road,54A Dunns Bank, Brierley Hill DY5 2ER. Wednesbury, WS10 7BB.Tel: 01384 897964 (H), 07592 403135 (M), Tel: 556 9103 (H), 07806 308410 (M).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] HADCROFTThe Glasscutters Arms, Hadcroft Public House,Barnett Street, Wordsley DY8 5QL Grange Lane, Lye, Stourbridge DY9 7DX. Telephone: 01384 422061Hon Sec: Jane Gritton25 Ashwood Avenue, Wordsley, Hon Sec: Robert HickmanStourbridge DY8 5DF. 21 Parkfield Close, Lapal, Halesowen B62 OHL.Tel: 01384 350657 (H), 07737 877993 (M). Tel: 602 5412 (H), 623 9478 (W),Email: [email protected] 07964 293904 (M). Email: [email protected] Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 5PE HENLEY IN ARDEN Henley In Arden Sports & Social Club,Hon Sec: Brian Cahalin Stratford Road, Henley In Arden B95 6AP32 Essex Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 6NS.Tel: 308 2594 (H). Hon Sec: Dr. Jon ButlerEmail: [email protected] 85 High Street, Henley In Arden B95 5AT. Tel: 01564 795216 (H), 07974 564811 (M). Email: [email protected] 31

HIGHFIELD LANGLEYHighfield Park, Highfield Lane, Crosswells Road, Langley, Oldbury B68 8HHQuinton B32 1QR Green is next to Hotshots Snooker Club.Hon Sec: Roy Clarke9 Marquis Drive, Halesowen B62 8TE. Hon Sec: Norman JonesTel: 602 1164 (H), 07840 283777 (M). 3 Merton Close, Oldbury B68 8NG.Email: [email protected] Tel: 552 2841 (H) 07712 906764 (M) Email: [email protected] HOUSEHilly House Public House, LITTLE ASTON142 Himley Road, Dudley DY1 2QH Between 14 & 16 Little Aston Lane, B74 3UFHon Sec: Richard Bate Hon Sec: Roy Partridge22 Pebworth Grove, Dudley DY1 3BQ. 19 Le More, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B74 2XY.Tel: 01384 253833 (H), 07931 336229 (M). Tel: 308 6908 (H).Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] GEORGE VI LYE & WOLLESCOTEHockley Heath Social Club Wollescote Park,Stratford Road B94 5NH Wollescote Road, Wollescote DY9 7JGHon Sec: David Edwards Transport to green, 142 Diamond bus from36 Longmore Road, Shirley B90 3DY. Stourbridge or Halesowen, to junction of WalkerTel: 744 2720 (H). Avenue and Wollescote Road)Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: Gerry BedfordKINGS HEATH 5 Wollescote Road, Stourbridge DY9 7JU.The Bulls Head, Kings Norton, B30 Tel: 01384 341157 (H), 07974 038716 (M). Email: [email protected] Sec: Mrs. Ann McCaugherty46 Edgehill Road, West Heath B31 3RU. MARSTON GREENTel: 476 2783 (H), 07807 274343 (M). Rear of St Leonard Church,Email: [email protected] Elmdon Road, B37 7BTKINGSHURST Hon Sec: Mrs Trevelyn UnderwoodPavilion, Meriden Drive, Kingshurst B37 6BX 104 Aylesford Close, Marston Green B37 7BY. Tel: 684 2358 (H).Hon Sec: Brendan Mulready Email: [email protected] Mullens Grove Road, Kingshurst B37 6LL.Tel: 770 2996 (H), 07415 907131 (M). MARY STEVENS PARK Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge DY8 2ADKINGSWINFORD CONS.Conservative Club, 24 Oak Street, In Park – to right hand side if using main entranceKingswinford DY6 9LS at roundabout top of Worcester Street.Hon Sec: Mrs Lynn Taylor Hon Sec: Roger Wynne52 Marriott Road, Netherton, Dudley DY2 0JZ. 1 Stourhurst, Lower High Street,Tel: 01384 236371 (H), 07941 840783 (M). Stourbridge, DY8 1TE.Email: [email protected] Tel: 01384 378977 (H), 07725 643632 (M) Email: [email protected] 32

MERE GREEN BOWLING CLUB PENSNETT SOCIALMere Green Community Centre, Pensnett Social Welfare, Commonside,Mere Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B75 5BT Pensnett, Brierley Hill DY5 4AEHon Sec: Mrs Christine Herbert Hon Sec: Warren Cole27 Roughley Drive, Four Oaks, 82 Sandhurst Road, Kingswinford DY6 8PE.Sutton Coldfield B75 6TA. Tel: 01384 357485 (H), 07949 463671 (M).Tel: 308 4388 (H), 07779 611242 (M). Email: [email protected]: [email protected] ROWLEY LABOURMOOR POOL (Harborne) Rowley Labour Club,Moorpool Estate, on the corner of Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis B65 9ALPark Edge and Ravenhurst Road Telephone: 559 3337Hon Sec: Frances Legg Hon Sec: Andy DawesFlat 2, 10 Oak Hill Drive, Edgbaston B15 3UG. 26 Gadds Drive, Rowley Regis B65 9LN.Tel: 454 9886 (H). Tel: 533 9813 (H), 07557 408506 (M)Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] CONSERVATIVE ROWLEY OLYMPICAND UNIONIST CLUB (3 ends with lights) Haden Hill Park, Barrs Road,Halton Street, Netherton, Dudley DY2 0JP Cradley Heath B64 7HAHon Sec: Maggie Hulme Hon Sec: Derek Bowen4 Beauty Bank, Cradley Heath, Warley B64 7HY. 286 Oldbury Road, Rowley Regis B65 0QG.Tel: 01384 825270 (H), 07894 323210 (M). Tel: 559 7184 (H), 07769 860680 (M),Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] CHAPEL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (SOLIHULL) CLUB2 The Uplands, Smethwick B67 6EQ Union Road, Solihull B91 3DHGreen location entrance to car park off Meadow Hon Sec: Amos EamesRoad, No. 88 Bus run’s past the Chapel. 36 Barnfield Drive, Solihull B92 0QB. Tel: 705 3084 (H),Hon Sec: Mrs Ann Longford Email: [email protected] Clarendon Road, Smethwick,Warley, West Midlands B67 6DA. ROYAL SUTTON COLDFIELDTel: 558 0121 (H), 07930 557724 (M). BRITISH LEGIONEmail: [email protected] Tudor Park, Tudor Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BAPENNManor Road, Penn, Wolverhampton Hon Sec: Miss Tracey Meikle 37 Redcroft Drive, Erdington B24 0EG.Hon Sec: Geoff Wylde Tel: 382 6390 (H), 773 5222 (W),5 Harald Close, Perton, 07758 282634 (M),Wolverhampton WV6 7NJ. Email: [email protected]: 07508 803114 (M).Email: [email protected] 33

SEDGLEY EX-SERVICE STILE INNThe Walk, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 1PN Harrow Street, Whitmore Reans WV1 4PBTelephone: 01902 680404 Hon Sec: Geoff WyldeHon Sec: Ian Dallaway, 5 Harald Close, Perton,76 The Ridgeway, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 3UW. Wolverhampton WV6 7NJ.Tel: 01902 681455 (H), 07815 845258 (M), Tel: 07508 803114 (M).Email: iandallaway@ btinternet.com Email: [email protected] do NOT to use the rear access to Sedgley Ex STREETLY METHODISTie DO NOT use Springfield Grove to approach the Carlton Avenue, Streetly B74 3JJbowls green. Hon Sec: Russell Ham,SHAG 35 Queslett Road East, Streetly,Hob Moor Road, Small Heath B10 9BS Sutton Coldfield B74 2ER.Telephone: 772 0892 Tel: 353 3300 (H). Email: [email protected](Buses 17 and 98) SWINDONHon Sec: Peter Cruise The Pavilion, Hinksford Lane Playing Fields,135 Hob Moor Road, Small Heath B10 9BH. Hinksford Lane, Swindon, Dudley DY3 4NUTel: 247 0303 (H), 07813 286042 (M),Email: [email protected] Hon Sec: Irene Price 6 Penn Road, Gospel End Village,SOLIHULL Sedgley, Dudley DY3 4AQ.Ramada Hotel, High Street, Tel: 01902 678479 (H), 07972 312191 (M),Solihull B91 3RF Email: [email protected] Solihull Parish Church TALLBOATS Haden Hill Park, Halesowen Road,Hon Sec: David Dabner Old Hill, Warley B64 7HS4 Beaminster Road, Solihull B91 1NA.Tel: 704 3579 (H). Hon Sec: Nigel PestridgeEmail: [email protected] 4 Uncle Bens Close, Oldbury B69 4TU. Tel: 544 1342 (H), 07515 624782 (M),SOLIHULL LADIES Email: [email protected] Hotel, High Street,Solihull B91 3RF THE LAURELS Windmill Hill, Colley Gate, Halesowen B63 2DYOpposite Solihull Parish Church. Park in the hotelcar park and enter through reception. There is a Hon Sec: Cedric Walterscharge for parking. 26 Park Street, Stourbridge DY8 1BY. Tel: 01384 373718 (H), 07817 458609 (M),League Sec: Doreen Thompson Email: [email protected] Queens Court, Alderham Close,Solihull B91 2PR.Tel: 711 3865 (H), 07910 564053 (M),Email: [email protected] 34

THIMBLEMILL RECREATION CENTRE WEOLEY HILLThimblemill Road, Smethwick B67 6NR Adjacent 63 Fox Hill, Selly Oak B29 4BQNo Floodlights. Under 16’s not allowed in club Hon Sec: Mrs Christine A Pashleylounge – childrens room only 23 Green Meadow Road, Selly Oak B29 4DD. Tel: 604 5721 (H), Email: [email protected] Sec: Paul Chapman6 Bowling Green Drive, Smethwick B67 5PJ. WEST BROM DARTMOUTH CCTel: 429 8341 (H). Sandwell Park Golf Club,Email: [email protected] Birmingham Road, West Bromwich B71 4JQTHE TOWERS Hon Sec: Pat EdenWalsall Road, Great Barr B42 1EY 21 Little Hardwick Road, Streetly WS9 0SD.Telephone: 358 4627 Tel: 353 3219 (H), 07940 318856 (M), Email: [email protected] Sec: Miss Paula Stevens58 Courtenay Road, Great Barr B44 8JA. WEST MIDLANDS POLICETel: 357 0897 (H), 07979 724072 (M), Tally Ho! Police Training Centre Social Club,Email: [email protected] Pershore Road, Edgbaston B5 7RNVICTORIA PARK Hon Sec: John BethellVictoria Park Bowls Club, 211 Northfield Road, Kings Norton B30 1EA.Victoria Road, Tipton DY4 8SN Tel: 458 1316 (H). Email: [email protected] no. 229 42 & 44 West Bromwich to Tipton WEST MIDLANDS TRAVELTemp Sec: Malcolm Jones Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath B13 0ST10 Wells Close, Tipton DY4 0AP.Tel: 0121 530 2599 (H). No alcohol to be brought onto premises.Email: [email protected] No dogs allowed. No parking on driveway.WATER ORTON Hon Sec: Chris HoldenSt Blaize Avenue, off Vicarage Lane, 205 Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath B13 0ST.Water Orton B46 1RT Tel: 07510 509580 (M), Email: [email protected] No 70 from City to Coleshill Road. Walk viaOpenfield Croft to playing field. Green adjoins WHITE HORSEplaying field. White Horse Public House, New Street, Quarry Bank DY5 2BAHon Sec: John Cheatham21 Mercer Avenue, Water Orton B46 1NG. Hon Sec: Martin SimpsonTel: 748 3998 (H), 07791 225761 (M), 7c West Street, Quarry Bank,Email: [email protected] Brierley Hill DY5 2DS. Tel: 01384 567383 (H), 557 6242 (W),WALMLEY 07966 233808 (M),Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield B76 1QN Email: [email protected] 115 and 914 from Birmingham city centre 35Hon Sec: Kenneth Pitchford03 Abbey Road, Erdington B23 7QQ.Tel: 0121 686 3878 (H), 07960 141165 (M),Email: [email protected]

WILLENHALL NORDLEY BOWLS CLUB WOODMAN MOUNT PLEASANTWillenhall Liberals Club, Woodman Mount Pleasant Public House,Villiers Street, Willenhall WV13 1DE off Cot Lane, Kingswinford DY6 9ST Hon Sec: Brian WyattHon Sec: David Bate 24 Lambert Court, Kingswinford DY6 7RA.54 Redbourn Road, Bloxwich WS3 3XT. Tel: 01384 278087 (H), 07944 714055 (M),Tel: 01922 491206 (H), 01902 635964 (W), Email: [email protected] 610531 (M),Email: [email protected] WOODMAN SALTWELLS Woodman Saltwells Public House,WOMBOURNE CRICKET, Saltwells Road, Netherton, Dudley DY2 0BPTENNIS & BOWLING CLUB Telephone: 01384 561404Church Road, Wombourne, Hon Sec: Sandra BaillieNr. Wolverhampton WV5 9EZ 22 Woodcroft Avenue, Tipton DY4 8AE. Tel: 557 5733 (H), 07752 103907 (M),Hon Sec: Sue Heap Email: [email protected] Tollhouse Way, Wombourne,Wolverhampton, WV5 8AF. WOOTTON HALLTel: 01902 898064 (H), 07530 123706 (M), Wootton Hall, Wooton Wawen,Email: [email protected] Henley In Arden B95 6EE Hon Sec: Peter SladeWOODFIELD SPORTS & SOCIAL 21 North Drive, Wootton Hall,Woodfield Avenue, Penn WV4 4AD Wootton Wawen, Henley In Arden B95 6EQ. Tel: 01564 795707 (H), 07923 004916 (M),Hon Sec: Nick Howells Email: [email protected] Tyler Road, Rose Hill, Willenhall WV13 2JD.Tel: 01902 633222 (H), 07889 555991 (M), WYLDE GREENEmail: [email protected] Wylde Green Hotel, Birmingham Road, Wylde Green B72 1DHWOODLANDS PARK Hon Sec: David MillerBetween 208-210 Northfield Road, 1 Bromyard Avenue, Sutton Coldfield B76 1RQ.Kings Norton B30 1ED Tel: 351 3552 (H), 07969 395172 (M). Email: [email protected] Sec: Miss Rosemary Shutt194 Middleton Hall Road, IF ANY OF YOUR CLUB DETAILSKings Norton B30 1DP. CHANGE PLEASE EMAILTel: 458 2547 (H).Email: [email protected] [email protected] WITH THE NEW DETAILSWOODLANDS BOWLING & SOCIAL CLUB126 College Road, Moseley B13 9LH 36Hon Sec: Alan Brooks85 Scribers Lane, Hall Green B28 0PP.Tel: 744 3584 (H), 07940 850109 (M).Email: [email protected]

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ASSOCIATION RULES & BYE-LAWSNAMES, OBJECTIVES AND CONSTITUTION1: The Association is to be known as the ‘Warwickshire 4: (A) The following sub-committees shall be and Worcestershire Counties Bowling Association’ formed by and from the Management and is to be affiliated to the British Crown Green Committee at a meeting to be called on a Bowling Association. Monday immediately following the Annual General Meeting, and each of the 4 elected2: The objectives and powers of the Association are to Committee Members must serve on the League encourage, control, manage and regulate the game Sub-Committee or the Competitions of Crown Green Bowling in the Counties under the Sub-Committee and each Sub-Committee shall direct jurisdiction of the Association. select its own Chairman at that meeting viz:Committees (i) A League Sub-Committee of three members, plus Fixtures Secretary.3: (A) The business of the Association shall be a transacted by a Management Committee (ii) A Competitions Sub-Committee of five consisting of a President, Deputy President, members, plus Fixtures Secretary. Chairman, Past Presidents, Life Members, Association Secretary, Treasurer, Fixtures (B) Additionally, the following Sub Committees and Referees Secretaries, a Development shall be formed from the total Management Officer, a Coaches Officer, County Matches Committee, such Sub-Committees to elect their Link Officers and a Merit and Cups Officer and own Chairmen. a Welfare Officer and 4 other members all of whom shall be elected at the January Annual (i) A Senior, Veterans and Midlands Alliance General Meeting. Member clubs and Affiliated County Selection Sub-Committee consisting Leagues/Associations will be invited before of 2 Management Committee Members who the January AGM to submit nominations for will be the Team Managers, 2 Co-opted Management Committee membership which voting members who will represent squad will be considered along with retiring committee players and the Association Chairman who members seeking re-election. Nominations will will chair Sub Committee meetings. The Sub also be invited from the floor at the AGM. committee will be serviced by the County Matches Link Officer. (B) The Management Commit tee may f ill Management Committee vacancies by co-opting (ii) A Junior County Selection Sub-Committee voting members should the need arise after consisting of five members, four appointed having first exhausted the nominations list by the Management Committee and one generated at the last AGM. Co-opted members appointed by the Warwickshire Ladies will retire at the next AGM but may make County Crown Green Bowling Association. themselves available for election. (iii) A Disciplinary Sub Committee consisting of (C) A quorum shall be formed when seven or more five members. members are present. (iv) A Referees Sub-Committee, consisting of two members, together with two co-opted voting members elected annually from the Referees’ Society. 39

(v) A Development Sub-Committee of 6 (I) All other matters will be dealt with by themembers comprising of the Development Association Secretary.Officer (acting as Chairman), the Association (J) The Warwickshire Ladies County Green BowlingSecretary, Fixtures Secretary, the Referees Association shall be represented at ManagementSecretary and two other elected members. Committee meetings by up to 3 WLCCGBA(vi) A Ladies County Selection Sub-Committee Management Committee Members for theconsisting of 5 members exclusive purposes of formal liaison, information (C) The Senior, Junior, Veterans County and Ladies exchange and financial management.Selection Sub-Committees will be responsible Membershipfor setting and enforcing a policy on attire. Foradministrative purposes the sub-committees 5: (A) Any bona fide bowling organisation which maywill be serviced by the Association Secretary. be deemed by the Management Committee to be of ‘Club’ status, shall be eligible for (D) Each Sub-Committee shall be empowered to membership but must be accepted by theco-opt further members should the need arise. Management Committee; only such approved (E) The officers of the Association, i.e. the President, Member Clubs shall be allowed to take part in Deputy President, Chairman, Association the Association League Competitions.Secretary and Treasurer, shall be ex-officio Other Clubs and bona fide Organisationsmembers of all sub committees, and they, wishing to be affiliated for the purpose oftogether with elected members only, shall be promoting or taking part in competitions otherentitled to vote, other than the Senior County than League bowling,within the framework ofSelection Sub Committee. Past Presidents and the Association, shall also be accepted by theLife Members wishing to have power of vote Management Committee.must gain election to a sub committee. (B) (i) Member Clubs will notify the Association (F) Finance, Rule Book, Entertainment and Secretary annually by 31st January of theirSocial matters shall be dealt with by the full intention to enter teams in the Premier,committee. Alliance and/or Business Houses Leagues for (G) Management members wishing to hold a voting the ensuing season.seat on a Sub-committee must be in attendance (ii) Divisions of 12 teams will be set by theat the election meeting or, have submitted an League Sub-Committee annually duringapology to the Association Secretary indicating February and clubs will then be advised bytheir wish to seek election. Absent/non-apology the Association Secretary of their leaguemembers will be placed on a sub-committee status for the ensuing season.as deemed appropriate by the Management (iii) In the event of an imbalance in the leagueCommittee. formations the League Sub-Committee will (H) The Fixtures, Referees, Senior, Junior, Midlands then determine how to proceed with teamsAlliance,Veterans County and Ladies Selection not set into a division of 12 teams. (iv) ClubsSecretaries shall be responsible for all matters that then withdraw a team, or teams, afterappertaining to the respective competitions the 31st January but before the first leagueduring the playing season. matches will be fined £50. 40

(C) New clubs wishing to participate in the Premier Management Committee shall be eligible to vote. league, Business Houses league or existing Officers, Past Presidents, Life Members and Members clubs wishing to field a second team in the of the Management Committee shall not be eligible Alliance league or Business Houses league must to act as delegates. notify the Fixtures Secretary not later than 30 November prior to the forthcoming season. 8: (A) The Association Secretary shall convene a Special The application must be accompanied by a General Meeting at any time on receiving a deposit of £20 which will be credited to their requisition to that effect signed, or submitted account for the following season. Any default electronically, by the Secretaries of not less than will result in the loss of the £20 deposit. After three Clubs belonging to the Association, such the 30 November new clubs may be accepted if a Special General Meeting shall have power to vacancy exists. amend or alter these rules. (D) It is the duty of the Host Club to ensure (B) The Management Committee shall have power that every effort is made to provide a green to convene a Special General Meeting for any of acceptable quality. The Management purpose including the amendment or alteration Committee may terminate the membership of any Rules or Bye-Laws. of any club that does not agree, when instructed by the Management Committee, to (C) Each club shall be required to be represented implement a ‘Green Improvement Plan’ deemed at such a Special General Meeting and any club necessary, following inspection, by the League failing to be represented shall be fined £20. Sub Committee. 9: Annual General Meetings, the Secretaries MeetingMeetings and any other Special General Meetings shall be non- smoking meetings.6: Two General Meetings shall be held annually, one in January for the presentation of the Balance Sheet Subscriptions and Finance and consideration of financial matters (which shall not require notice of motion) together with the 10: (A) The Annual Subscription for Member Clubs election of Officers and transaction of business for shall be: the ensuing season; the other in September/October for consideration of Association Rules and Bye-Laws, (i) a fee of £45.00 for Premier Teams, and/or League, Cup and Merit Rules, which shall require Business Houses ‘A’ teams. notice of motion. Standing Orders will be applied. Additionally a General Secretaries Meeting shall be (ii) a fee of £35.00 for Alliance Teams, and/or held annually in March or April for the distribution of Business Houses ‘B’ teams. relevant paperwork for the ensuing season and the transaction of other related business. Each club shall (iii) a fee of £10.00 per team for the Cup be required to be represented at all three meetings Competitions. and any club failing to be represented at any of these three meetings shall be fined £20.00. (iv) a levy of £1.00 for each registered member, of all Member Clubs, to be used for a Junior7: Each Club shall be entitled to send one delegate Development Fund. to each meeting, together with a representative, exclusive of Members of the Management Committee, (v) a levy of £0.50 for each registered member, but only the delegate together with Members of the of all Member Clubs, to be used to assist the funding of the Senior County Team. (vi) a levy of £0.50 for each registered member, of all Member Clubs, to be used to assist the funding of the Ladies County Team. 41

(B) The annual affiliation fee for Clubs and other be doubled and must be paid to the Treasurer,Organisations not taking part in the Association otherwise membership will be considered asLeague Competitions shall be £10.00, which ceased and re-entry into the League will be atshall be paid by June 30th. If any affiliation the lowest Division.fees due to the association are unpaid by (G) All clubs are responsible for their methods of30th June the Management Committee will, payment of subscriptions, registrations or fines.by ordinary resolution, terminate that club’s Any charges incurred by revoked cheques will beor organisation’s affiliation and they will be the direct responsibility of, and be passed on to,suspended forthwith from playing within the the submitting club for payment in addition toauspices of the association. All Clubs whether the original sum.affiliated to another county or not which playin leagues which are directly affiliated must 11: All Fees shall be forwarded to the Hon. Treasurer ofaffiliate to the Association. All Affiliated Leagues the Association not later than the 1st June each year.shall provide the Association Secretary, by the If any monies due to the Association are unpaid byend of May each year, with a complete list of 3lst October in any year, the Management Committeeclubs competing within their Associations and a will, by ordinary resolution, terminate thatcurrent list of their rules and/or regulations. organisations membership of the Association. Should (C) All Organisations of ‘Club’ status wishing to such organisation wish to continue its membershiptake part in the Cup Competitions shall pay an dues for the past year, together with fees for theentrance fee of £10.00 ensuing year, must be paid to the Treasurer prior to (D) All member clubs will pay £10 annually at the the January General Meeting, otherwise membership March General Secretaries meeting to fund the will be considered as ceased and re-entry into the provision and maintenance an electronic Official League will be at the lowest Division.Yearbook accessible on the website www. 12: The Accounts shall be audited by professionally qualified accountants or other persons experiencedwwcba.com. (E) All Member Clubs will participate in the Personal in financial or administrative matters and the printed Accident Insurance Scheme and will pay annually Balance Sheet sent to each Club belonging to the a fee, to be determined by the Management Association, together with notices calling the January Committee, per registered player in accordance Annual General Meeting.with the list of registered players required Mode of Altering Rules and Bye-Lawsby Rule 15. All Affiliated Clubs, Leagues and 13: (A) With the exception of financial matters, noticeAssociations may participate in the Personal of any proposed amendment or alteration of theAccident Insurance Scheme. Rules and Bye-Laws of the Association, together (F) All Member Clubs will be required to pay any with the names of the proposer and seconderfines imposed by either the Management of every such amendment or alteration shallCommittee or an appropriate Sub- Committee be given in writing to the Association Secretarywithin one calendar month of due date of the 28 days at least before the General Meeting atissue of a fine statement. In the event of clubs which such amendment or alteration is to befailing to comply the fines will automatically considered. 42

(B) The proposer (any Member Club or Management Failure to establish that any new member is a fully Committee Member) must obtain a seconder paid member of the previous club will, if proved, lead (another Member Club or Management to the loss of any shots scored in League and/or Cup Committee Member) to be identified in matches by that player for the new club, also making accordance with (A) above. the player liable to be debarred from all Association competitions until any previous debt is fully paid. (C) Notices containing all valid amendments and Supplementary registrations can be made at any alterations are to be circulated to all Clubs within time during the playing season and shall become the Association 10 days before the General effective immediately such registration is received by Meeting by the Association Secretary, Officers, the Association Treasurer. All registrations to be on Past Presidents, Life Members and Members of the official forms provided and all listed members of the Management Committee. Association Clubs will each pay an annual registration fee to be determined by the Management Committee. (D) The Chairman of any General Meeting at which All competitions excluding the W&W Individual Merit amendments and alterations to Rules and Bye- and the W&W Junior Individual Merit, shall be open Laws are considered, shall allow an amendment to all bowlers of either gender. It shall be a condition or alteration to be moved, by any delegate of Membership that all clubs will allow properly or Management Committee member, to any registered players of member clubs to participate notified amendment or alteration, providing on their greens as visitors in competitions under such amendment is relative to and does not the control of the Association, unless specifically alter the context of the notified amendment prohibited by that club. or alteration unduly, and in the event of the same being seconded by another delegate or Transfers Management Committee Member and being carried by a bare majority of those present, and 16: An official transfer form will be provided by the entitled to vote, shall be considered as a notified Association Secretary on request. Transfer requests amendment or alteration. will be considered by the Association Secretary at any time during the league bowling programme subject14: No Rule or Bye-Law, League Competition Rule, Cup to: Competition Rule or Individual Merit Rule, shall be altered, rescinded or added to, without the consent (i) the player being a fully-paid member of the Club of the majority of those present, and entitled to vote, from which he/she is transferring. at the General Meeting. (ii) the player having deposited his/her membershipMembership and Affiliation for Individual Players fee with the Club to which he/she is transferring.15: A list of all members of Association Clubs must (iii) the player having obtained the support of both be forwarded to the Registrar of the Association Clubs in writing on the official transfer form and each year before such members take part in any having submitted the form to the Association Association Competition, and all players selected or Secretary. taking part in such competitions must be from the list furnished. It is the responsibility of the submitting (iv) the player paying a transfer fee of £10.00 to club to ensure that any new member who has joined the Association which will be returned if not them is a fully paid member of the previous club. approved by the Management Committee. 43

(v) if approved the transfer request will become (C) Member or affiliated Clubs and Associations effective up to 14 days after receipt by the organising merit competitions, whether Association Secretary. The Association Secretary restricted or open, MUST invite the Referees will inform the player, his new club and the Society to provide qualified referees to control League Secretary of the effective date of the final stages. A referees fee as determined by the transfer within 14 days of receipt. Referees’ Society will be paid by the organising body to the Secretary. Referees will be provided (vi) the player not playing in the current league with travelling expenses, lunch and tea. The programme in away fixtures for his/her new club organisers will be responsible for providing all on a green on which he/she has played a league measuring equipment likely to be required by game, Premier, Alliance or Business Houses, the referees. during the current league programme. (D) PENALTY - Any Club or Association who fails (vii) Having submitted a transfer request the player to comply with Rules 18a, 18b and 18c may be will not be eligible to play for the club from barred from running any competition, other which he is transferring during the 14 days (or than one involving its own members only, for less) in which the Association Secretary deals a period of not less than one and no more than with the transfer request. five years. Penalty for a subsequent offence under these rules may lead to the offending17: Any player taking part in League or Cup matches for Club or Association being barred from running two Clubs in the same season shall be suspended competitions sine die. Further, any player who from the Association for twelve calendar months. knowingly takes part in any event which is not This rule does not apply to an authorised transfer. affiliated and approved under these rules may be suspended for a period of not less than one year.Promotion of Contests Any subsequent offence under these rules may lead to the offending player being barred from18: (A) Member or Affiliated Clubs and Associations the Association sine die. organising competitions and inviting entries from outside their Club or Association but not from 19: Only properly licensed Betting Book facilities will outside the WWCBA must apply to the County be allowed to operate at WWCBA controlled events, authority for affiliation and approval and pay a and then only with the prior written consent of the fee of £6.00 BEFORE they advertise the event in WWCBA Management Committee following a written any way. Any advertising literature MUST state application and the payment of a fee of £20.00. ‘Approved by and affiliated to the WWCBA’. The fee payable will be reviewed and determined annually by the Management Committee of the (B) Member or affiliated Clubs and Associations WWCBA. organising competitions and inviting entries from outside the WWCBA must apply to the Appeals County authority for approval BEFORE the event is advertised in any way. Further they must send 20: An enquiry into any suspected breach of these to the WWCBA a remittance of £6.00 which, if Association, League, Cup or Merit Rules and Bye- approval is granted, will be forwarded to the Laws, by a Player, Club or Affiliated Organisation may BCGBA for affiliation under their Rule 11b. Any be instituted by the Management Committee: advertising literature MUST state ‘Approved by WWCBA and affiliated to the BCGBA’. 44

(A) at the request of the Player, Club or Affiliated evidence as may be required or refuse to attend the Organisation which may lodge a complaint enquiry, the Management Committee shall have provided that such complaint is in writing and power to suspend such Affiliated Organisation; Club has been submitted to the Secretary within 3 or Player. calendar months of the alleged offence, etc., taking place. Reinstatement (B) at its discretion. 24: Any Affiliated Organisation, Club or Player suspended or expelled by the Association shall automatically21: In the event of any enquiry being instituted on be reported to the BCGBA for confirmation, and the complaint of any Affiliated Organisation, Club if confirmed, reinstatement shall be by written or Player, such Affiliated Organisations, Club or application, to be in the hands of the Association Player shall forthwith deposit with the Association Secretary not later than the last day of January in Secretary the sum of £20.00, which will be returned each year. if the complaint is upheld. On the deposit being made and a written statement of the facts placed with the 25: No application for reinstatement shall be entertained, Association Secretary, an enquiry shall be instituted under any circumstances whatever, from a Player by the Management Committee. who has once been reinstated.22: The Management Committee shall have power to Eligibility reprimand, suspend, fine or expel any Player, Club or Affiliated Organisation, who shall infringe any Rule 26: With the exception of normal team changes, where or Bye-Law, or whose conduct shall, in their opinion, Premier and Alliance teams are competing in render him/her or them unfit for membership but no corresponding Premier and Alliance leagues (i.e. in a Player, Club or Affiliated Organisation shall be dealt Premier Division 1 and Alliance Division 1) no visiting with, without first being summoned to appear before player shall be allowed to compete in a Warwickshire the Management Committee to explain his or their and Worcestershire league or cup match on a conduct, and given opportunity to advance his/her or green where he/she has practised or played in their defence. In the case of such breach of conduct other competitions during the preceding 14 days, meriting suspension or expulsion, at least two-thirds otherwise than when such competition has been a of the Management Committee then present must County Match Warwickshire and Worcestershire Cup vote in support for suspension or expulsion. or Merit competition or a Local League, Cup or Merit Competition directly affiliated to the WWCBA or the Anyone so summoned to appear before the BCGBA. Management Committee shall be entitled to receive at least seven days notice in writing by Recorded Awareness Delivery from the Association Secretary, giving particulars of the breaches of conduct being the 27: It is the duty of every member of every club subject of complaint. affiliated to this Association to acquaint himself/ herself with the Rules and Bye-Laws of the23: The Management Committee may demand the Association, and of the Rules and Bye-Laws production of any books, documents or other governing the League, Cup and Merit competitions. evidence deemed necessary in dealing with The Management Committee of the Association any complaint or enquiry. Should any Affiliated will at no time accept a plea of ignorance Organisation, Club a Player refuse to furnish such when considering any breach of the Rules and Bye-Laws as laid down in this Manual. 45

28: Each Club shall be furnished with a copy of the British Merit & Cup Finals - Players Clothing Crown Green B.A.’s Official Handbook each year, and each Club and every member thereof shall be bound 34: On all association finals’ days (Merits and Cups) by the Rules and Bye-Laws of the Association in like players are to wear conventional clothing and are not manner, as though such Club and each member permitted to wear tracksuit bottoms, denims or shorts. thereof had entered into, and signed, an agreement In the Junior Merit Final, this dress code will apply with the Association to that effect. from the quarter final stage onwards. In the case of team contests, any offending player failing to complyInterpretation with the dress standard must be substituted before the start of the game. Enforcement of the dress code29: The Management Committee shall have powers to will be the responsibility of the Officer in charge and/or deal with any matters not provided for in these Rules the Referee. and Bye-Laws. Club Closure/Amalgamation30: The WWCBA shall be the interpreter of these Association Rules and Bye-Laws governing the 35: A Club or Associated Club on application to the League, Cup and Merit Competitions, and from its Association may by agreement amalgamate with decision there shall be no appeal other than where a another Club. The receiving club may if so desirous player makes a complaint and fails to get satisfaction retain the league status of the merging club only if from his/her Club, League Association or County the number of merging club members exceed the Association, he/she shall have the right to appeal registered playing membership of the receiving club. to the British Crown Green Bowling Association on The name of the merging club, if retained, will only depositing £100.00, which shall be refunded at the be used in conjunction with the above arrangement discretion of the Management Committee of the for one year, after which time the name will revert to BCGBA. that of the receiving club.31: The Management Committee shall at all times have Child Protection authority to select any green belonging to Member Clubs for the purpose of promoting County Matches 36: All member clubs are required to identify a Welfare and other Associations Competitions. Officer for Child Protection issues within their club and to notify the W&W Welfare Officer who will maintain a database of identified Welfare Officers.32: Heeled foot-wear of any kind should not be worn by Dissolution participants on greens where league, cup a merit events are played under the jurisdiction of the 37: Should the Management Committee decide, by a Association. Nothing in this rule shall apply to any majority, on the grounds of expediency or otherwise, player who suffers a disability. to dissolve the Association, the Committee shall call a Special General meeting of the Association, givingCaptains to act as Adjudicators 21 days notice to Member Clubs. At this Special General meeting, if a two-thirds majority of those33: In League matches and Cup matches (except the present and eligible to vote decide to dissolve the finals) the Captains, or their nominees, will act Association, the Management Committee shall have jointly as Adjudicators. They are allowed on the power to dispose of the assets of the Association green during play and will act as measurers. No other after all liabilities and debts have been cleared. The persons other than the players are allowed on the beneficiaries of such assets shall be the Member green. Clubs. 46

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WARWICKSHIRE LADIES COUNTYCROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATIONRules & Bye-Laws 9. Prize winners will forfeit their prize money if they do not attend the Presentation Evening unless they have1. The Warwickshire and Worcestershire Ladies County sent an apology. Crown Green Bowling Association (WWLCCGBA) is incorporated to and an integral part of the 10. Affiliation fee to W&W shall be paid each year. Warwickshire and Worcestershire Counties Bowling Mode of Altering Rules and Bye-Laws Association and is to be affiliated to the British Crown 11. The WLCCGBA is responsible for the preparation, Green Ladies Bowling Association. amendment, maintenance and control of its own2. The objectives and powers of the Association Rules and Bye Laws. are to encourage, control, manage and regulate 12. Notice of any proposed amendment or alteration of the game of crown green bowling for Ladies the Rules and Bye-Laws of the Association shall be in Warwickshire. given in writing to the delegates and players 7 days before the Annual players meeting.3. A Selection Committee consisting of 5 members 13. No Rule or Bye-Law shall be altered, rescinded or shall be elected at the Annual Players Meeting. added to, without the consent of the majority of The County Liaison Officer should also be present those present and entitled to vote at the Annual at Selection meetings. In the event of a Selection players meeting. Committee member not being available for a meeting the voting shall be given over to Matches/Competitions the Captains. 14. County colours agreed with the WWCBA must beCommittees worn by all county players and officials. 15. An Individual Merit competition will be held each4. The business of the Ladies County falls under the control of the WWCBA in liaison with the Ladies year. The winner of the Merit will also represent Delegates and Ladies Selection Committee. Warwickshire and Worcestershire at the Champion of Champions at the Waterloo Hotel, Blackpool.Meetings 16. A Dorothy Piearce Ladies Pairs competition will be held each year.5. The Annual Players Meeting shall take place following 17. A Junior Merit competition will be held each year. the BCGBA AGM to discuss rule changes and to elect 18. Finalists for all BCGLBA competitions should wear delegates and selection committee for the following their respective county colours if they have them season. otherwise navy and white or black and white should be worn.6. Elected delegates will have the power to amend or 19. Entry fees will be increased by £1.00 per person on alter any rules. This may take place by convening a the BCGLBA and Dorothy Piearce Pairs entry fee for Special General Meeting of players. prize money.7. Delegates for the BCGLBA AGM shall be the Ladies Interpretation County Liaison Officer and the Secretary of the 20. The delegates shall have the power to deal with WWCBA. 1 further delegate may attend. any matters not provided for in these Rules andSubscriptions/Affiliations Bye-Laws.8. The annual affiliation fee for Clubs and Leagues shall be £10.00. All Leagues and Clubs playing in league matches or any competitive bowling must be affiliated to the WWCBA. 48