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Click the picture alongside to view the picture gallery of the Trophies that were presented at the Presentation Evening held on the 24th October
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The Ringwood Fireworks and Bonfire Evening went off with a bang on Sunday 2nd November
Many thanks to Ivan for all his hard work sorting the food making the evening a great success
Thanks again to Peter on the bar and the small number of helpers!!
Click the picture alongside to view a small gallery of pictures
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The next Social Event is on Friday 28th November and is a Quiz & Nibbles !!( sandwiches, crisps etc….) Night
In the clubhouse, from 6.30 with the quiz commencing at 7.00pm.
Come as a team or play on your own, the more the merrier
Please let Karen know if you are able to attend for catering purposes along with any dietary requirements on Mobile: 07967 712876.
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The presentation evening was a great success with a fantastic turn out from the members.
Thanks go out to everyone who contributed to make the evening such a success.
From moving tables and chairs, setting up the room and not to mention tidying up, washing up all the pots and getting the club house back to normal. So many helpers, which was fantastic and I hope I don’t miss anyone.
The bar was well stocked & managed by our President, Peter and the large bottles of wine were a hit.
Carol Was a wonderful assistant at the bar and thanks for lending her garden table.
The Raffle was spectacular and organised by Debbie once again and Thank YOU for bringing another table along with your friends from Canada 🇨🇦, lovely to see them.
There were many contributions from members for the prizes which were much appreciated. Paul and his daughter kept everyone entertained with the amazing quiz which was a close affair with only 9 points separating the winners.
Games were played and another wonderful music quiz from Frank completed the activities which was followed by the awards presentations organised and set up by Doug.
The trophies were presented by President Peter Smith dressed with a very smart blazer and wearing his chain of office.
Sparkling trophies 🏆 along with replica memento's, of the seasons successes, were collected by almost everyone!
The buffet was provided by the Girls from Meyrick Park giving us a taste of the delights of Turkey 🇹🇷 !
What a night !! Click on the picture opposite to view some pictures from the evening.
Karen
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>A reminder that the Club and Bar will be OPEN on Sunday 2nd November when the Ringwood Fireworks are let off at 7.00pm.
There are only 10 tickets left at £17.00 pp.
To avoid disappointment, contact either
Pete Smith 07711 734577 Or Debbie Senior 07818 033832
Special Thanks go to Den Newman, David Lewis, Peter Smith, Amanda Smith, and Geoff Robins.
And also to Helen Blackiston who kindly provided rock cakes for the 'workers' as she was unable to attend on the day.
The job was completed by 12:00 - a good result.
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Just over £50 has been given to Geoff to add to club funds.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Club presentation evening.
Events Coming Up for Your Diary
Friday 24th October. 6.30pm. 🏆 Presentation evening @ the Club House. £17pp. Everyone welcome. Buffet to be provided by Meyrick Park Tea Shop.
Numbers will be required and tickets are available from Debbie Senior and Peter Smith.
Friday 7th November. 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Club AGM @ the Club House. The bar will be open !
Friday 28th November. 7pm - 9pm. Quiz with Sandwiches & Nibbles @ the Club House. Everyone welcome for this fun and exciting evening! The bar will be open.
Friday 19th December. 6.30pm. 🎄Christmas Party @ the Club House. Everyone welcome. Christmas Jumper Competition. Ringwood Bowling Clubs Famous Raffle. Music. Bar Open and a delicious Buffet - look out for further details including tickets!
Friday 30th January 2026. 10.30am. ☕️ Coffee Morning @ the Club House. With Bingo !! Bring your dabber !!! Everyone welcome.
Friday 27th February 2026. 7pm - 9pm. Cards & Games Evening @ the Club House. With Sandwiches & Nibbles. Everyone welcome & the bar will be open!
Friday 27th March 2026. 6.30pm for a 7pm start. 🌷 Club Spring Meeting @ the Club House. This is an unofficial meeting for the start of the 2026 season. The bar will be open !
Please come along to events to support the club.
Please note
There may be a small entry fee for some of the above events to cover expenses.
Willing helpers will be required for all events so don’t be shy - the more the merrier!
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Events Coming Up for Your Diary
Sunday 21st September. Green Closes at the end of the day.
Monday 22nd September. Ditch Clearing Party. Volunteers required. Contact Barry Vaughan on 07714 299194.
Friday 26th September. 10.30am. ☕️ Coffee morning @ the Club House. Everyone welcome please encourage family and friends to join us for a friendly natter !!
Friday 24th October. 6.30pm. 🏆 Presentation evening @ the Club House. £17pp. Everyone welcome. Buffet to be provided by Meyrick Park Tea Shop.
Numbers will be required and tickets are available from Debbie Senior and Peter Smith.
Friday 7th November. 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Club AGM @ the Club House. The bar will be open !
Friday 28th November. 7pm - 9pm. Quiz with Sandwiches & Nibbles @ the Club House. Everyone welcome for this fun and exciting evening! The bar will be open.
Friday 19th December. 6.30pm. 🎄Christmas Party @ the Club House. Everyone welcome. Christmas Jumper Competition. Ringwood Bowling Clubs Famous Raffle. Music. Bar Open and a delicious Buffet - look out for further details including tickets!
Friday 30th January 2026. 10.30am. ☕️ Coffee Morning @ the Club House. With Bingo !! Bring your dabber !!! Everyone welcome.
Friday 27th February 2026. 7pm - 9pm. Cards & Games Evening @ the Club House. With Sandwiches & Nibbles. Everyone welcome & the bar will be open!
Friday 27th March 2026. 6.30pm for a 7pm start. 🌷 Club Spring Meeting @ the Club House. This is an unofficial meeting for the start of the 2026 season. The bar will be open !
Please come along to events to support the club.
Please note
There may be a small entry fee for some of the above events to cover expenses.
Willing helpers will be required for all events so don’t be shy - the more the merrier!
Doug Jones has conveyed the details of George Dickson's funeral.
It will take place in the East Chapel at Bournemouth Crematorium on Monday 6th October at 12.00pm.
After the funeral, George's Wake will be held in the Clubhouse.
Family flowers only please.
Donations to Cancer Research UK can be made on line via the Tappers website or
by cheque sent to Barrow & Tapper, 29a Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HB.
All are welcome to attend the Funeral and Wake.
Click HERE to see the Funeral Details, Donations to Charity and Book of Remembrance
Kindest regards,
Amanda Smith
(General Secretary)
B&DBA Newsletter - September 2025
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Events Coming Up for Your Diary
Monday 21st September. Green Closes at the end of the day.
Monday 22nd September. Ditch Clearing Party. Volunteers required. Contact Barry Vaughan on 07714 299194.
Friday 26th September. 10.30am. ☕️ Coffee morning @ the Club House. Everyone welcome please encourage family and friends to join us for a friendly natter !!
Friday 24th October. 6.30pm. 🏆 Presentation evening @ the Club House. £17pp. Everyone welcome. Buffet to be provided by Meyrick Park Tea Shop.
Numbers will be required and tickets will be available from Debbie Senior and our Club President. Further details to follow.
Friday 7th November. 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Club AGM @ the Club House. The bar will be open !
Friday 28th November. 7pm - 9pm. Quiz with Sandwiches & Nibbles @ the Club House. Everyone welcome for this fun and exciting evening! The bar will be open.
Friday 19th December. 6.30pm. 🎄Christmas Party @ the Club House. Everyone welcome. Christmas Jumper Competition. Ringwood Bowling Clubs Famous Raffle. Music. Bar Open and a delicious Buffet - look out for further details including tickets!
Friday 30th January 2026. 10.30am. ☕️ Coffee Morning @ the Club House. With Bingo !! Bring your dabber !!! Everyone welcome.
Friday 27th February 2026. 7pm - 9pm. Cards & Games Evening @ the Club House. With Sandwiches & Nibbles. Everyone welcome & the bar will be open!
Friday 27th March 2026. 6.30pm for a 7pm start. 🌷 Club Spring Meeting @ the Club House. This is an unofficial meeting for the start of the 2026 season. The bar will be open !
Please come along to events to support the club.
Please note
There may be a small entry fee for some of the above events to cover expenses.
Willing helpers will be required for all events so don’t be shy - the more the merrier!

Dear Secretaries,
> Missing Bag
A member of Fordingbridge BC has lost a bag containing measuring equipment and a few keepsakes. It is the size of a large make-up bag, has a large "S" on it and has a large "S" key ring attached. A reward awaits the finder, so if anyone has seen it, please reach out to John Bundy This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Thanks.
Dave Whitt
B&D League Secretary
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I shall be standing down at the AGM as Match Secretary of NFBA; purely for personal reasons.
The Association will therefore be looking for someone to take over from me at the AGM. I’d be grateful if you could put the word out in you clubs and if anyone is interested, to kindly contact me.
The role of the Match Secretary is to arrange the friendlies of the Association and to maintain a record of everyone who has played for the Association. It’s obviously essential that they are therefore familiar with email, and Microsoft’s Word and Excel. All of next year’s fixtures have or will be arranged by the time of the AGM and I will be around as Immediate Past President to help the new incumbent, so they therefore won’t be left to do things on their own.
Yours,
Andy
Andy Wilson
President & Match Secretary
New Forest Bowling Association
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: 07798 517083
Saturday 6th September. B&DBA Morning Mixed B Team at Home versus Pelhams Sea Hawks. A big bounce back by the B Team, after last weeks disappointment, solidified 6th place in the final league match of the season. Rinks 1½ - ½. Shots 40 - 24. Points 5 - 1.
Saturday 6th September. B&DBA Mixed 1st Team Away versus Boscombe Cliff. After 30-odd years of B&DBA 1st Division bowling this disappointing result, from the last game of the season, means relegation to the Premier Section 2. Although finishing on equal with points with Highcliffe, the 1st team's shots difference of -106, sealed their fate. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 60 - 31. Points 10 - 0.
Saturday 6th September. B&DBA Mixed A Team at Home versus Poole Park B. Like the B Team, the A Team finish the season with a fine win, finishing in 6th place. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 49 - 37. Points 8 - 2.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 8th September. RBC Autumn Triples Final. 10:30 start. Featuring John Stone, Amanda Smith and Allan Mason (Sub. for Malcolm Chater) versus Denis Newham, Andy Mackay & Debbie Senior
Sunday 14th September. B&DBA Finals Day. 10.30am start. Featuring Derick Faulkner and Derrick Fulker versus Mark Howard and Cliff Van Wyk in the Over 65 Pairs.
If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a match.
It is with great sadness that I have to report that George Dickson passed away this morning.
George was a renowned, active bowler at Ringwood and an extremely popular member.
George has been unable to play bowls in the last two seasons and he will be fondly remembered by long standing members of the club.
George will be very much missed and our deep condolences go out his wife Pam, his family and friends.
Details of George's funeral will be posted when known.
Kindest regards,
Allan, on behalf of
Amanda Smith (General Secretary)
