31^st July 2020

The Riverain Outdoor Club will reopen on Tuesday 4^th August.
Due to coronavirus restrictions there will be a number of conditions to play at this time.

Occupancy	There will be a maximum of 3 rinks in use at any one time, and no more than six players (a triple) per rink.
Booking	Rinks will be available in three slots 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00 and 18:00-dusk. Rinks MUST be booked in advance by telephone to Dave Jefferies.
Direction	The direction of play will be from the pavilion to the river only. No play from the indoor club to the railway. This provides the maximum available space for players to maintain social distancing.
Track & Trace	All players and markers must sign in on a sheet provided by the entrance to the pavilion.
Facilities	The pavilion is closed, except for signing in (see above) or to obtain the key to the toilets. i.e. No tea, coffee or drinks. The toilets are open. Please use the sanitiser provided. The changing rooms are closed as social distancing is not practicable within them.
Equipment	Please only use the jacks, mats and scoreboards that have been placed in the conservatory. We recommend that only one person per rink touches the jack, mat and scoreboard. Also the scorecard, if one is used. Also, each player should touch their own woods and use their own measure. Please sanitise the equipment used at the end of your session and replace it in the conservatory. A pedal bin is provided for disposal of sanitising wipes.
Clothing	The dress code is relaxed for this season for roll-ups, but proper shoes must be worn. The use of face coverings and/or gloves will not be mandated.
Competitions	The Wednesday League will run, commencing on the 12^th August. To enter on any Wednesday, please book your place with Dave Jefferies by the end of the day before. Internal competitions will run where possible. Brian Pyke will call for entries to Singles, Pairs and Triples competitions.

Good luck to all members who wish to bowl this season. Let us at least get some practice before we all go back indoors.

On other topics, there will be no Presentation evening this year.
The monthly ladies lunches that run through the winter season will resume in September.

Riverain Latest News...
24^th November 2019	The Riverain Outdoor Club held its Annual General Meeting. The meeting was attended by about 40 members. The club finances are in good shape and match fees for next year will remain unchanged.
9^th November 2019	Congratulations to Riverain member Glenn Williams. He will be taking part in the England Under-25 Trial at Rugby Thornfield on Sunday 1^st December.
3^rd November 2019	A gala day was held in the Indoor Club to raise money for the Keech Hospice. 64 Members and their guests played through the day. A total of £500 was raised.
19^th October 2019	The Riverain Outdoor Club held its annual Presentation Evening. A large turnout enjoyed a meal as the trophies were handed out.
18^th October 2019	Congratulations to Riverain's Tony Webb, who has been selected for the BIIBC Over 50's International Series. The event will be played at the Lakeside Coastal Village between 24 and 27 January 2020.
8^th September 2019	The Riverain Outdoor Club completed its season with its Finals Weekend. There was an exciting finish in each of the club internal competitions with most of the titles being decided by just one or two shots. (We won't mention the pairs!) Congratulations to all the finalists. Thanks to the large number of members who turned up to umpire, mark, make tea and support the games. The winners are... Club Championship - Joan Welch Mens Singles - Brian Mills Mens Handicap - Colin Trussell Ladies Singles - Ashley Tresise Ladies Handicap - Ashley Tresise Two-Wood Singles - Gordon Chaplin Mixed Singles Plate - Kim Dear Graded Pairs - David Wells, Gordon Chaplin Triples - Terry Boon, Martin Gray, Di Pearce Jess Parsons - Brian Mills Roll-up League - Bill Vandyke
25^th August 2019	The Riverain Outdoor Club completed its 2019 league season by finishing top of Division 3 of the East Bedfordshire League. Finishing with 9 wins from the 13 games, Riverain advances to Division 2 next season.
3^rd August 2019	The Riverain Outdoor Club held its Triples Day. This annual tournament was closely fought by 24 members drawn into 8 triples. All games being won by narrow margins. The winning semi-finalists (Terry Boon, Martin Gray, Di Pearce and Steve Phillips, Chris Bramwell, Geoff Brown) will compete in the final on the clubs finals weekend in September.
26^th May 2019	The Riverain Outdoor Club held the Jess Parsons Trophy competition. This annual fixed jack tournament was closely fought. Brian Mills successfully defended his title, winning by just one point.
26^th April 2019	The Riverain Indoor Club held its Annual General Meeting. The meeting was attended by about 30 members.
19^th April 2019	A gala day was held on Good Friday in the Indoor Club to raise money for charity. 64 Members and their guests played through the day.
10^th April 2019	Hot news from the Nationals being held at Nottingham: The Riverain Trio of Sharon Allen, Joan Welch and Jenny Ralph have just won the NAT 0ver 50 Triples with a score of Riverain 17 Shots - Madeira (Devon) 16 Shots.
8^th April 2019	The Indoor Club's finals weekend has just taken place, with some excellent bowling played in great spirit. Congratulations to the winners of the internal competitions. Ladies Singles - Joan Welch Mens Singles – Jamie Claydon Junior Singles – Sam Andrews Ladies Pairs – Debbie Roe, Sharon Allen Mens Pairs – Matt Hayzelden, Glenn Williams Mixed Pairs – Heather Stapleford, Paul Andrews Mens Triples – Mick Allen, Matt Hayzelden, Paul Haskings Mixed Triples – Joan Welch, Rob Claydon, Jamie Claydon Mixed Fours - Shirley Page, Rose Castle, Matt Hayzelden, Paul Andrews
21^st March 2019	Congratulations to Riverain members who have triumphed in various county competitions. The finals were played at Herts BC, Watford over the weekend of 16-17^th March. The list of winners is as follows: Ladies Fours - Joan Welch, Dawn Grisley, Jackie Bryant, Jenny Ralph Mens Fours – Bradley Prowle, Jamie Claydon, Phil Russell, Tony Webb Mixed Fours – Joan Welch, Debbie Claydon, Richard Knight, Tony Webb Mens Triples – Phil Russel, Bradley Prowle, Tony Webb Mixed Triples – Joan Welch, Richard Knight, Jamie Claydon Ladies Pairs – Joan Welch, Jenny Ralph Mens Pairs – Sam Andrews, Paul Andrews Ladies Singles – Devon Cooper U25 Singles – Matt Hayzelden U18 Singles – Rhianna Russell Officers Singles – Andrew Greenall
14^th March 2019	Congratulations to Riverain member Devon Cooper. She has won the British Isles Junior Singles Championship.
14^th March 2019	A number of Riverain members have reached the final stages of various competitions. The finals will be played at Herts BC, Watford over the weekend of 16-17^th March. The list of those who have achieved this so far is as follows: Congratulations to all. Ladies Rinks - Joan Welch, Dawn Grisley, Jackie Bryant, Jenny Ralph Mens Rinks – Bradley Prowle, Jamie Claydon, Phil Russell, Tony Webb to play Mick Allen, Paul Haskings, Matt Hayzelden, Paul Andrews Mixed Rinks – Muriel Saunders, Gill Walker, Matt Hayzelden, Paul Haskings to play Joan Welch, Debbie Claydon, Richard Knight, Jamie Claydon Ladies Triples - Dawn Grisley, Jackie Bryant, Jenny Ralph Mens Triples – Phil Russel, Bradley Prowle, Tony Webb Mixed Triples – Joan Welch, Richard Knight, Jamie Claydon to play Megan Mackinnon, Jackie Bryand, Max Mackinnon 2 Wood Triple – Debbie Roe, Joan Welch, Jenny Ralph Singles – Tony Webb Mens Pairs – Aaron Prowle, Matt Coppen to play Sam Andrews, Paul Andrews Ladies Pairs – Joan Welch, Jenny Ralph Mixed Pairs – Jenny Ralph, Mike Bertrand Officers Singles – Andrew Greenall U18 Singles – Rhianna Russell to play Rebecca Turner U25 Singles – Devon Cooper to play Matt Hayzelden Ladies Singles – Devon Cooper to play Joan Welch Riverain members are also through to various National Finals to be played at Nottingham: Ladies Triples - Megan Mackinnon, Devon Cooper, Heather Stapleford to play 09:30 24^th Ladies Two-wood Singles - Devon Cooper to play 18:30 25^th March Ladies Singles - Devon Cooper to play 09:30 29^th March Mens Singles - Glen Williams to play 12:00 29^th March Ladies Pairs - Devon Cooper, Heather Stapleford to play 09:30 27^th Mens Over 50 Triples - Andy Joliffe, Mark Amos, Peter Elliss Over 60 Singles - Mick Allen to play 13:30 12^thApril
16^th February 2019	On Saturday, it was a full house in the club as the Indoors and Outdoors clubs worked out their friendly rivalry with a match against each other. The indoor club sneaked a victory.
30^th January 2019	On Wednesday evening at Herts Watford, the Mixed Fours of Joan Welch, Jenny Ralph, Richard Knight and Glenn Williams reached the National Finals. These will be held at Hartlepool on 23^rd - 24^thFebruary.
28^th January 2019	Congratulations to Devon Cooper for winning the Under 25 Singles championship at Ely Bowls Club.
27^th January 2019	Unfortunately the Yetton Team went out in the quarter Final Stages of the Yetton Trophy to Dolphin. Well done for getting this far and we would like to thank the supporters that travelled with the team to give their support. The Ladies took part in the Vivienne trophy on Thursday against Huntingdon and won after a very tense close game. The final score was 69/64, this takes the ladies into the quarter finals on February 7th where they will play Colchester. Devon Cooper is taking part in the Semi-Finals of the Under 25 Singles at Ely Bowls Club this morning. If successful she will play later this morning in the Final.
20^th January 2019	24 Members enjoyed a game of target bowls to hone their skills. Congratulations to John Collins, Doreen Collins and Mary McGill for winning the day.
18^th January 2019	There are vacancies at the indoor club for next season. We are looking for a Ladies Captain and Ladies Vice-Captain. If you are interested in taking on one of these committee positions, please contact one of the committee members.
17^th January 2019	The Riverain Ladies won their 3^rd round match in the Vivienne Trophy. They will now advance to play Huntingdon on the 24^th January.
13^th January 2019	The annual Riverain Juniors Generation Game took place on the 12th January 2019 with 12 of our juniors pairing up with a parent to play in a round robin against each other. After some very good play from all, the last four included our youngest player LillieMay and three of our more experienced ones - Rhianna, Adam and Jamie H. The eventual winner, with the best shot difference after a brilliant run in all of his games was Jamie who skipped for his Dad. Well done Jamie – 2019 Generation Game Champion!
5^th January 2019	On the 5th January the Riverain Ladies won a momentous victory in the Yetton Trophy, beating the holders, Swale Ladies. They now play the quarter finals on a neutral green at West Berks (Newbury) against Dolphin.
18^th December 2018	Congratulations to two of our young members who have achieved international recognition Congratulations to Devon Cooper in making travelling reserve in the Ladies Senior International Team playing at Falcon IBC from Friday 8th March to Sunday 10th March 2019. Congratulations to Devon Cooper in making the U25 International Team for the B.I.W.B.C Series at Belfast IBC on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February 2019. Congratulations to Glenn Williams in making the U25 Mens International Team to be held on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th February 2019 at Aberdeen IBC Scotland.
25^th November 2018	The Riverain Outdoor Club held its Annual General Meeting. The meeting was well attended. All the current club officers were unanimously re-elected for another year. It was announced that next season's match fees would be £3 per player for both mid-week and weekend fixtures.
16^th November 2018	The Riverain Outdoor Club held one of its periodic quiz nights in the outdoor pavilion. Team Who Us? emerged victorious with the Canterbury Belles runners up.
4^th November 2018	A gala day was held in the Indoor Club to raise money for the Keech Hospice. 64 Members and their guests played through the day. A total of £520 was raised.
12^th October 2018	The Riverain Outdoor Club held its annual presentation evening. Members enjoyed a fine meal and the club's trophies were presented to the winners.
25^th September 2018	Congratulations to Letchworth Garden City for topping the 2018 table in the Stevenage Mixed League. Riverain Outdoors Club finishing just one point behind in second place.
24^th September 2018	Rule Change For the Evening Leagues during the 2018/1019 indoor season. If an end is killed, the jack will be respotted on the appropriate respot point. This will prevent the situations seen in the past whereby a game can run late at night to complete 21 ends.

2-Wood Singles	16 March	Glenn Williams v E.Elmore of Huntingdon
Family Pairs	17 March	Rob Clayton, Jamie Clayton
Ladies Fours	19 March	Joan Welch, Dawn Grisley, Jackie Bryant, Jenny Ralph v St.Neots
Ladies Pairs	24 March	Joan Welch, Jenny Ralph v Swale
Over 60 Fours	3 April	Mick Allen, Mike Bertrand, Terry Godden, Roger Manning v Newquay
Ladies Over 60 Pairs		Muriel Saunders, Gill Walker
Over 50s Triples		Sharon Allen, Joan Welch, Jenny Ralph

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The Outdoor Club finals weekend brings the season to a close. Not all competitions were held this year and the highly shortened timetable meant that several club members were unable to enter all those competitions that were held. However, there was a good turn out to support the weekend - from a social distance of course.

Ladies Singles	Heather Stapleford
Ladies Triples	Debbie Roe, Megan Mackinnon, Heather Stapleford
Ladies Fours	Joan Welch, Dawn Grisley, Jackie Bryant, Jenny Ralph
Over 50 Triples	Sharon Allen, Joan Welch, Jenny Ralph
Over 60 National Fours	Mick Allen, Mike Bertrand, Terry Godden, Roger Manning
Over 60 Pairs	Muriel Saunders, Gill Walker
Over 60 Singles	Peter Ellis
Over 60 Singles	Sharon Allen
Two Wood Singles	Heather Stapleford