Clwydian Senior Citizens Bowling League 2026
| Chairman | Secretary | Treasurer |
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Geraint Roberts rroberts213@btinternet.com 07989 470107
Fixture & Competition Secretary John Dowber john.dowber@sky.com 07809 716101
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David Griffith 07778 494123
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John Smith jalfsmith7@gmail.com
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Tue 14th Apr 27 Matches
Welcome to the Clwydian Seniors Bowling League
Please note that we now have a Face Book group page, look for Clwydian Seniors Bowling.
Please note, ALL registration fees are due by 15th March 2026
Presidents Day 2025
A DIVISION
Winner - Mark Ball(Vardre) Runner-up - Jenny Hadwin(Highbury)
B DIVISION
Winner - Tom Williams(East Parade) Runner-up - Emlyn Hughes(Ruthin)
C DIVISION
Winner - Patrick Allen(Dyserth) Runner-up - Brian Eames(Grove Park)
D DIVISION
Winner - Hazel Graham(Kinmel Bay) Runner-up - Dave Thomas(Penrhyn N H)
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For Grove Park BC Triples Competion, Sunday 4th October 2026, see Club Competitions
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Clwydian Senior Bowling League
Minutes of AGM held at Spring Gardens
on 30th January 2026 at 2pm
Welcome – The Chairman, Geraint Roberts, opened the meeting at 2pm and welcomed everyone to Spring Gardens.
Chair Report
Thanks was given to the committee, in particular the 2 John’s (Smith & Dowber). He advised that we now have a new secretary (since November) in the form of David Griffith.
Thanks also to Spring Gardens for their continued support in hosting this AGM, to Club Captains for sending results in time, to President Joan Simpson of Old Colwyn for hosting the Presidential Day, to Host Clubs for various comps and Rhos Park Seniors Vets Championship.
Winners of 2025 season leagues are as follows;
Div. A- Rhos Park A
Div. B- Mochdre Park A
Div. C- Penrhyn New Hall
Div. D- Abergele D
Leading averages were;
Div. A- Ivor Jones, Rhos Park A
Div. B- Marion Williams, Mochdre
Div. C- Ted McCarthy, Penrhyn New Hall
Div. D- Chris Jones, Abergele
Merits- President’s Day
Div. A- Mark Ball, Vardre Runner-up – Jenny Hadwin (Highbury)
Div. B- Tom Williams, East Parade Runner-up – Emlyn Hughes (Ruthin)
Div. C- Patrick Allen, Dyserth Runner-up – Brian Eames (Grove Park)
Div. D- Hazel Graham, Kinmel Bay Runner-up – Dave Thomas (Penrhyn N.H.)
Pairs
Div. A/B- Phil Holmes & Geraint Roberts, Highbury
Div. C/D- Sally Morris & Mike Larkin, Meliden
Divisional Cups
Div. A- Gwyn Williams Cup – Vardre (beat Min-y-Don)
Div. B- Old Colwyn A (beat Vardre B)
Div. C- Penrhyn New Hall (beat Eirias Park C)
Div. D- Penrhyn New Hall (beat East Parade C)
Apologies -
Pete Newell-Trefnant (He is prepared to stand again for Div A Rep)
Departed Friends;
Club representatives were asked to name all members that had sadly passed away over the last year. A minutes silence was observed in their memory.
Minutes of Last Meeting
The 2025 AGM minutes were accepted as a true record and no matters were arising.
Secretary’s Report by David Griffith
Being new to the post the secretary introduced himself to the floor and having also just been introduced to the game last season said he had thoroughly enjoyed his time on the green. He looks forward to many more enjoyable hours of bowls and meeting members of the League in the process. Many thanks to all for being elected to the post. He will endeavour to hold the post to the best of his ability.
He has asked all clubs to confirm contact details so that an up to date record is on file with the committee and to inform of any changes when they occur.
Treasurer's Report by John Smith
A copy of the ‘Income and Expenditure Account for 2025’ was circulated prior to the meeting. The closing surplus is £312.52 (Corrected from £412.52 at AGM due to typo error)
The accounts are in a healthy state.
Clubs are asked to please pay their Affiliation Fees by 15th March.
No questions were arising.
Inter League Report by Merfyn Jones
An explanation of the competition between the 4 leagues was given. Namely Wrexham, Deeside, Gwynedd and Clwydians.
We were pipped to the title by Wrexham even though we beat them and even though they had won fewer games. It was due to them having a very convincing result in one of their matches and claiming the aggregate against us despite losing to us. Well done to all that took part in representing us.
Ian Mitchell was welcomed as a new selector.
Election of Officers- The following were elected;
Inter League selectors – Geraint Roberts, Merfyn Jones, Ian Mitchell
Chairperson – Geraint Roberts
Secretary – David Griffith
Treasurer – John Smith
Fixture Secretary – John Dowber
President (Outgoing)– Thanks was given to Joan Simpson (Old Colwyn) for the past year
President (Incoming)- Will be from Penrhyn New Hall and will be confirmed at their AGM on 24th February 2026. The Chain of Office will be passed on at next Committee meeting.
Divisional Reps:-
Div A – Pete Newell (Trefnant)
Div B – Dave Russel Jones (Bryn Newydd)
Div C – Derrick Evans (Kinmel Bay)
Div D – Helen Smith (Grove Park). Thanks was given to Dusia Price (Abergele) who stepped down from the role.
Honorariums – The following were discussed and agreed;
Treasurer - £200,
Secretary - £200,
Fixture Sec. - £200
Proposals by the Committee :-
1. Constitution
The following amendments to the constitution were proposed and accepted unanimously;
- A. Registration of players- A player’s registration for a team will be established when they play their first game for that team.
- B. The post of Hon Registrations and Records Secretary is to be removed from the list of Officers of the League in the constitution and thereby the honorarium for the post.
- C. The quorum required for committee meetings to be 6 in lieu of 7.
- D. President’s Day prizes to be increased as follows; Winner £80, Runner up £50, Semi -finalists £20
- E. Funding provided by the League for President’s Day to be reduced to £150
- F. Pairs competition entry fees to be increased to £10/pair so as to increase prizes. Paired players shall be from the same club.
- G. League Division Cups- In the event of a draw the winner will be decided by the number of games won. Should there still be no result a player from each team shall be nominated to undertake a playoff game (First to 11). Nomination of the player must be done prior to the commencement of the tie.
- H. Handicapping of teams will be calculated on league position but also with subjective consideration.
- I. In Merit qualifiers the scratch time is to be adhered to before making the draw
The following amendment to the constitution was proposed and discussed by the floor and voted on thereafter.
- J. Leagues- So as to relieve congestion to fixtures it is proposed to introduce 5 leagues in lieu of 4 for the 2027 season.
Votes for – 28, Votes against – 18, Therefore motion carried.
2. New teams for the 2026 season.
Denbigh ‘C’, Sunny Rhyl ‘B’ and Bryn Newydd ‘B’ have submitted teams for inclusion in the League for 2026. These were accepted into the League.
A ‘Provisional Framework’ for the Leagues was proposed for this coming season. This had been circulated with the Agenda. No objections were raised.
3. Fixtures
There are 27 dates during the season. 26 League games plus 1 blank for Colwyn Festival.
Start date – 7th April 2026. Last League game 22nd September 2026.
This gives 25 Tuesdays. Therefore, we require 2 Fridays for League games.
Suggest 8th May and 7th August 2026 and accepted.
Presidents Day–Tuesday 29th September 2026. Preliminaries– Friday 25th September 2026
4. Cups
Matches will commence in May in 2026.
The meeting closed at approx. 3.15pm
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