August Newsletter
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THE WINCHESTER CLUB
August Newsletter 2025
Hello Everyone,
Have we just had the wettest and the hottest July ever or is it my imagination? I wonder what this month will bring us!
News from the Committee.
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It has been brought to the attention of the Committee that some members are smoking cannabis in the Cattle Market Car Park and the smell has come into the Club through the Churchill Room fire exit. The Club has CCTV all around the Club and inside of course and therefore those caught will face a disciplinary which could result in dismissal from the Club.
Signs will be going up to remind Members not to Drink or Take Drugs and Drive.
Medway Building Services will start work on the Disabled Toilet in November with the other 2 Phases starting in the New Year.
Bowls
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From Colin: Our Bowls Season is going very well, Our Ladies enjoying playing back in S&D League, and having good results! It’s their Annual Ladies Day on Saturday 2nd, with 60 Entries! Our “Ladies Champion”
Vicki Sara is in the Semi Final of the District ‘Champion of Champions” on 1st August. As for our Men, still mixed results….struggling on Tuesdays in Combination League, but top of division 3 in the Championship League on Thursdays. Weekend Comps going well. We have a “Prestige Fixture” on 24th August….away to Royal Household Bowls Club at Windsor.
Race Night
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Race night has had to be rescheduled and will now take place on
Friday 26th September. 25% of the proceeds will be deducted and donated to our charity The Alzheimer’s Society. For each race, you can become an Owner of a horse for £5 or a Jockey for £3. The winning owner and jockey will win a percentage of the money received.
More details will be on the T.V Screens shortly.
Entertainment
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Saturday 30th August……………….Abba’s Angels
Tickets on sale now. You will need a free ticket to gain entry to the Churchill Room. Tickets for Entry AND Food are also for sale at the Bar, The doors between the Churchill Room and the Market Bar will be closed for the evening.
Saturday 6th September ………Tributes to Tom Jones and Neil Diamond With Phil Loman
Saturday 11th October…………The Band Of the Bugles in the Morning
The CoverGirlz in the Evening
Saturday 25th October………….The Honky Tonk Strangers (C & W)
Saturday 1st November..……….Totally Elton
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Sadly, we have learnt of the passing of Eileen Elloway. She was a strong stalwart of the Club and organised a lot of Club raffles as well as selling bingo tickets on a Monday. She will be very much missed by her friends and family.
Before I finish two things…..I guess you must have realised that Our Gary isn’t around. He’s on the mend but might be missing for a week or two. I’m sure you must all want to wish him a speedy recovery. We will find a Card for you all to sign!
And Finally, Congratulations to our Ladies Bowls Champion Vic …Well done Girl!!! Fingers crossed for the semi-final of the Champion of Champions on the 1st.
Thats it!
Sandie.
August Newsletter 2025
Hello Everyone,
Have we just had the wettest and the hottest July ever or is it my imagination? I wonder what this month will bring us!
News from the Committee.
*******************************
It has been brought to the attention of the Committee that some members are smoking cannabis in the Cattle Market Car Park and the smell has come into the Club through the Churchill Room fire exit. The Club has CCTV all around the Club and inside of course and therefore those caught will face a disciplinary which could result in dismissal from the Club.
Signs will be going up to remind Members not to Drink or Take Drugs and Drive.
Medway Building Services will start work on the Disabled Toilet in November with the other 2 Phases starting in the New Year.
Bowls
*******
From Colin: Our Bowls Season is going very well, Our Ladies enjoying playing back in S&D League, and having good results! It’s their Annual Ladies Day on Saturday 2nd, with 60 Entries! Our “Ladies Champion”
Vicki Sara is in the Semi Final of the District ‘Champion of Champions” on 1st August. As for our Men, still mixed results….struggling on Tuesdays in Combination League, but top of division 3 in the Championship League on Thursdays. Weekend Comps going well. We have a “Prestige Fixture” on 24th August….away to Royal Household Bowls Club at Windsor.
Race Night
*************
Race night has had to be rescheduled and will now take place on
Friday 26th September. 25% of the proceeds will be deducted and donated to our charity The Alzheimer’s Society. For each race, you can become an Owner of a horse for £5 or a Jockey for £3. The winning owner and jockey will win a percentage of the money received.
More details will be on the T.V Screens shortly.
Entertainment
*****************
Saturday 30th August……………….Abba’s Angels
Tickets on sale now. You will need a free ticket to gain entry to the Churchill Room. Tickets for Entry AND Food are also for sale at the Bar, The doors between the Churchill Room and the Market Bar will be closed for the evening.
Saturday 6th September ………Tributes to Tom Jones and Neil Diamond With Phil Loman
Saturday 11th October…………The Band Of the Bugles in the Morning
The CoverGirlz in the Evening
Saturday 25th October………….The Honky Tonk Strangers (C & W)
Saturday 1st November..……….Totally Elton
************************************************************************************
Sadly, we have learnt of the passing of Eileen Elloway. She was a strong stalwart of the Club and organised a lot of Club raffles as well as selling bingo tickets on a Monday. She will be very much missed by her friends and family.
Before I finish two things…..I guess you must have realised that Our Gary isn’t around. He’s on the mend but might be missing for a week or two. I’m sure you must all want to wish him a speedy recovery. We will find a Card for you all to sign!
And Finally, Congratulations to our Ladies Bowls Champion Vic …Well done Girl!!! Fingers crossed for the semi-final of the Champion of Champions on the 1st.
Thats it!
Sandie.