YOUR COMMITTEE
CHAIR Steve Bold,
SECRETARY Maggie Moseley
TREASURER Christine Squire
MEMBERSHIP, and SAFEGUARDING Laurie Scullard
SOCIAL Ian Sisson, Rob Howarth, Trish Jordas
Mark Heywood, Bob Moseley
Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 4.00pm
PRESENT: Steve Bold, Maggie Moseley,Bob Moseley, Laurie Scullard, Mark Heywood, Trish Jordas, Christine Squire, Rob Howarth Steve welcomed everyone to the meeting.
1. APOLOGIES – Ian Sisson
2. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING were agreed.
3. MATTERS ARISING- None
4 .CORRESPONDENCE and MEMBERS’ SUGGESTIONS Maggie received email from Alan Anderson re dates for the Johnston Trophy this year
5. TREASURERS REPORT TO COMMITTEE Christine reported that she was still having issues with Santander in that they didn’t realise we were a charity. That is all sorted now. With the boost of the £2000 grant from Taylor Newton Hibbert we now have a bank balance of £5321. Trish thanked Christine for her help with the money involved with the Christmas Lunch.
6. MEMBERSHIP REPORT There were no changes to the membership numbers.
7. GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE REPORT Mark cut the green last week and will be starting pre-season maintenance in the coming weeks. Rob reported that the mower used for cutting the car park and chairmans lawn needed the blade sharpening and had a faulty connection to the battery. Bob to have a look at it. 7a. Grant Application and Remedial Work on Gutter Steve reported that Ians grant application to the Taylor, Newton, Hibbert Trust had been successful and we have received cheque for £2,000. This will pay for the bulk of the materials required to replace to edging around the green. Steve to ask Bill Keating to go ahead with ordering the materials. The other grant that we have applied for will be put forward to their next meeting in March. The positive news is that it has been deemed suitable for a Community Grant by Westmorland and Furness Council.
8. SOCIAL SUB COMMITTEE The Village Hall is booked for a pre-season social to be held on Wednesday 18 February commencing at 6.30pm. This will be a games evening with Indoor bowls as before and other games, yet to be determined. It will be a Jacob Join with a £3 per head charge to include a raffle ticket. Further details will be circulated shortly. Steve thanked Trish for organising the Christmas Meal which was very successful.
9. FORTHCOMING EVENTS The AGM will be held on Wednesday 4 March 2026 commencing at 7.30pm. Followed by Cheese and Wine. Allithwaite Friendly. Date yet to be confirmed by Allithwaite. We have offered them Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 April. Johnstons Trophy Saturday 27th June (TBC)
10. SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION POLICY There were no safeguarding issues.
11.GRASS CUTTING Decision on the grass cutting for the Church to be made after discussion with John Hibbert of PCC as to whether thy wish us to continue doing it.
12. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Barbara reported her concerns with regard to the purchasing of kitchen and cleaning supplies last year (including tea/coffee etc). It was a bit haphazard to say the least. The committee agreed that it would be better if one person was responsible for obtaining these. This will hopefully be resolved before the season starts.
The following was agreed: Enrolment Day Saturday 14 March commencing at 10.30am Gardening Day Saturday 21 March commencing 9.30 onwards. Please bring your own gardening tools
Maggie to send out a Questionnaire for the 2026 season which will need to be returned promptly in order to give us information prior to the AGM.
Ian and Maggie to put an item in the Grange Now giving date of enrolment plus a few other details about the club to encourage new members.
Mark to obtain and fit another outside light to give some light to the car park area by the gate.
Steve thanked Bob for repairing the plastic numbers used for scoring for the start of the season.
12a Match Fees and Subs – advance discussion Following our successful grant application it was decided that Social Membership for next year would increase by £5 to £20 per year but Full Membership would remain at £40 per year. Also there willl be no increase in match fees. The increase will be subject to membership approval and will be brought to the meeting by the Treasurer to be voted on.
12b. Outside Floodlight Mark to obtain and fit a new floodlight to give some light to the car park area and around the gate.
13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 4.00pm
Minutes of the AGM held Wednesday 5 March 2025 in Lindale Village Hall
Present: There were 27 attendees. Bob Moseley (Chair),Steve Bold, Mark Heywood, Christine Squire, Maggie Moseley, Julia Hill, Trish Jordas, Ian Sisson, Rob Howarth, Rose Bridson, Roy Hill, Colin Whittaker, Mercedes Mendez, Laurie Scullard, Ann Scullard, Brian Cowley, Barbara Pettit, Paul Crowder, Martin Gregory, Pam Gregory, Mike Squire, Graham Honeybone, Laraine Keating, Bill Keating, Les Dixon, Rebecca Burrows, Mike Atkinson
Welcome from the Chairman. Tributes and a minute’s silence were held for Glenise Heywood, Bob Bridson, Marjorie Knowles, John Coward, Dave Archer and Rose Bland who passed away last year.
Apologies received: Alan Anderson, Ann Anderson, Erline Robinson, Phillip Gregory, Anne Burridge, Mark Burridge, Chez Jordas, Mike McInerney
2 Minutes of the Previous AGM held on 6 March 2024
The Minutes were approved as a correct record. (Proposed: Mike Atkinson, seconded: Paul Crowder)
3 Matters arising from the AGM Minutes
There were no matters arising.
4. Chairman’s Report for 2024
The Chairman gave his annual report to the AGM (appended to these Minutes)
5, Treasurer’s Report for 2024
Christine our temporary Treasurer at this point in the meeting, due to the passing of Glenise Heywood earlier in the year, stated that we were in a slightly better position than the previous year. Initially Laraine Keating took over until the vacancy was permanently filled. Christine Squire will be our new Treasurer (following approval later in the meeting). Bob thanked both of these members for their help at a difficult time. Thanks also go Julia Hill for auditing the accounts and claiming Gift Aid for the Club.
These accounts from 1 November 2023 to 31st October 2024.were sent out with the Agenda.
Proposal: To approve the Accounts to 31st October 2024 (Proposed: Steve Bold and seconded: Laurie Scullard.
6. Social Sub Committee Report/Membership Report
Ian gave his Social sub committee Report (see Appendix) and Laurie followed this with his Membership Report. (sent out with Agenda).
Bob thanked Ian and Laurie for their reports.
Resignation of Members of the Executive Committee and Election of replacements
Bob resigned as Chairman but staying on Committee as Vice Chairman. Steve Bold taking over as Chairman. Proposed: Maggie Moseley and seconded: Barbara Pettit.
Christine Squire to take over the position of Treasurer. Proposed: Laurie Scullard seconded: Ann Scullard
The members were asked to re-elect the remainder of the existing committee en bloc. Proposed : Mike Atkinson seconded: Paul Crowder.
The following is therefore a full list of the executive committee and their positions (where applicable).
Chairman: Steve Bold
Vice-Chair: Bob Moseley
Secretary: Maggie Moseley
Treasurer: Christine Squire
Membership Secretary: Laurie Scullard
Social Sub committee: Ian Sisson, Rob Howarth, (with assistance from DiSisson/Rebecca Burrows
Additional Members: Trish Jordas (Assisting the Secretary where possible)
Safeguarding Officer: Laurie Scullard
8 Nominations Required for Team Captains:
Bill Keating to take over the position of A team Captain following the departure of Mike Fish from the club, (Proposed: Mike Atkinson seconded :Laraine Keating|)
Martin Gregor/Paul Crowder to take over position of B team Captains taking over from Ian Sisson. Thank you to Ian. Proposed: Les Dixon seconded: Bob Moseley
Mark Heywood/Mike Atkinson to take over position of Seniors A Captains taking over from Bill Keating. Proposed: Julia Hill seconded: Bob MoseleyAll other Captains to remain for a further year.
Therefore the Captains for next year are as follows:
Kendal & District A Bill Keating
Kendal & District B Martin Gregory/Paul Crowder
Kendal & District C Chez/Trish Jordas
Rothay League A Barbara Pettit
Rothay League B Maggie Moseley/Ian Sisson
S Westmorland Seniors A Mark Heywood/Mike Atkinson
S Westmorland Seniors B Trish Jordas
9. Election of Holding Trustees
Ian Sisson, Mercedes Mendez and Roy Hill to remain as Holding Trustees.
Proposed: Bill Keating seconded:Ann Scullard
10. Team Selections
This will take place on Wednesday 12 March at 7.00pm between Captains and Committee and publicised on Enrolment Day 15 March. The teams will be posted on the Noticeboard.
11, Social Bowling
Agreed that this would be from 2pm on Friday afternoon and the first session will be 21 March 2025.
12 Diary Dates/Bowling Competitions 2024
Saturday 15 March Enrolment and Chairman’s Rollout Commencing 10.30am
Saturday 22 March Gardening Day commencing 10.30am
Sunday 27 Apr Allithwaite Friendly
Saturday 28 June Johnston Trophy
13. Green and Grounds Maintenance Responsibilities
Green cutting/maintencance Mark/Mike/Bill/Bob
Banks Brian Cowley
Car Park Cutting/Chairman’s Lawn Paul Crowder/Rob Howarth
Hedges Ian and team
14 Date of Next AGM
The date of the next meeting will be confirmed at a later date.
Discussion Items (Chair: Steve Bold)
Saturday 15 March Enrolment and Roll Out/Green Opening Day. – 10.30 onwards with Roll Out taking place at 12 noon.(Cakes appreciated)
Saturday 22 March Garden Tidying/ Club Maintenance. Can volunteers come along with gardening tools . (Refreshments will be served)
Xmas Meal Agreed it will be a lunch not an evening meal.
Church Field Agreed with John Hibbert, subject to the agreement by members, that we will take on the cutting of a strip of land at the bottom of the church field for 12 months to be re-assessed each year. Payment this year will be equivalent to the rent that we pay to the Parochial Council for the Bowling Green . To be re-assessed yearly. A vote was taken in favour of us taking on this work which was unanimous.
Knock Out Bowls Single Competition. It was agreed that this should be run again this Season.
Following Ann Anderson's request for a review of the £1 away match fee. The reasoning behind it was that we could either impose the match fee or increase subs by up to 25% to cover all our outgoings
The Chairman closed the meeting, thanked members for attending and hoped that members
would stay on afterwards for cheese, wine and a chat.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Good news my final Chairman’s Report. Do I sense you’re thinking the day would never come. Well it has – so listen carefully.
Considering all the sadness surrounding the club in recent times, with the loss of both players and partners, we could all do with a big cheer up.
Hopefully coming together again for the new bowling season will be just the tonic needed, particularly for those who have had to bear such a loss.
I, personally, think if we can all adopt a positive and optimistic mindset going forward for this season, we can put our gloom behind us and also reverse the disappointments of last year’s league result.
I firmly believe with the players we have, both the A and B teams are capable of pushing for the top placings.
It goes without saying that the high of last season was of course, the Kendal C Team led by Trish and Chez, for not only gaining promotion but finishing top of the league winning £ prize money. I am sure if they can reproduce the same form they will be pushing the B team all the way
For your information the first game in Division 5 is between our B and C teams – what an opener ( Place your bets early).
I must mention the Rothay B team and say that they too are on their way up having not finished the season at the bottom of Division 2 where they have languished for many a year. So Rothay A team players had better look out as your positions could be very precarious this season.
The social bowling on Friday afternoons went from strength to strength and was cheerfully enjoyed by all, with the elderly lads and newcomers playing alongside the more experienced players. I would like to thank both Ann Anderson and Mike Fish for running the sessions
With regard to the social bowling Competitions, the Johnston trophy (New Format), the Taylor Trophy with Jacobs Join and End of Season Competition with Pie and Peas were extremely well attended and hopefully the members will respond with the same enthusiasm this coming season.
The Mike Fish Men’s and Ladies Knockout Competition which was running during the season, with Quarter, Semi and Final matches being run on 1 day towards the end of the season proved to be popular with most members taking part. Hopefully, this event will run again this season using this same format – Well done Mike.
Individually, it was nice to see the likes of Paul Crowder who stepped up to the A team 3 times and Graham Honeybone who played up from the C team once for the A team and several times for the B team. Well done you two and also to all the other B team players who played in the A team when necessary
Also Alan Dunham acquitted himself well as a regular A team player – stick with it Alan the best is yet to come.
However, the most amazing feat of the season (guess what? – anyone) was Dave Archer winning the Taylor Trophy – what a player, but I suspect Bill might have had some input. Nevertheless it was nice to see Dave’s big smile – the likes of which we will never see again – wherever you are Dave – well done mate.
Nearly there – I think some of last seasons disappointing early results were down to the state of the green with pre season practice not being possible. But what a transformation has taken place for the coming season. Much of the credit for this yet again, is down to Mark’s efforts. With luck and early practice, we should be able to get off to a good start with some real positive result.
I feel I ought to mention Rebecca who joined us as a social member midway through last season on the understanding that we allowed her to clean not only the clubhouse but the toilets too. To top that on match days she takes over the kitchen making tea for both home and away players and supporters. What a breath of fresh air she is around the place – Welcome Rebecca.
As Chairman for the last few years, I cannot think how I and the club would have coped without such a proactive committee, knowing that if anything needed doing it was done with such professionalism and no fuss. Thank you all for making my job easy.
So would you join me to show our appreciation for the committee. But not only that, I thank you the membership for making this club what it is and remember any club is only as good as its members – so well done you lot, Before I finish, on behalf of the Club, I would like to thank Roy and Julia for donating an outside bench to the club. I am sure Roy will spend many an hour sitting there mulling things over. Also to Janet and Denise for donating a bench in memory of John Mac. How we all miss his jokes.
Finally, I would like to welcome our new Chairman Steve who I am sure is more than capable of doing a good job and bringing in some fresh thinking and new ideas . I trust you will all give him the backing and support you have all given to me.
Thank you all.
SOCIAL SUB COMMITTEE REPORT
Our first organised event was last September which took the form of an End of Season Friday Afternoon informal bowing competition followed by Pie and Peas. We were blessed with lovely weather and a good turnout, making this a most enjoyable event.
On the 1st November we organised a Halloween Evening at the clubhouse with the side panels creating a further temporary room, decorated with carved pumpkins and candles. This was well attended, everyone (some in fancy dress) enjoyed hot dogs and pumpkin pie and tested their memory with the Halloween themed quiz devised by our resident Quizmaster, Steve Bold. The carved pumpkin competition, judged by Rebecca, was won by Alan and Jan Dunham.
Last week, and most of you were there, we organised an indoor bowling and dominoes event in the Village Hall, again with the ever-popular Pie and Peas. Bob took charge of the bowling on our one remaining indoor mat, with a high degree of skill apparent, whilst the dominoes was organised by Steve. The bowling comp was won by on-form Christine and Mike and Martin and Pam knocked spots off the opposition to win the domino comp.
Thanks are due to all the helpers which make these events such good fun and special thanks to fellow sub committee members, Diane, Rob and Rebecca.
IAN