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Committee Meeting 31st. Jan. 2023 As everybody is aware Bernard Thomas stated he would be standing down as Treasurer at Christmas. At present nobody has come forward to take over, therefore
at the above meeting the Committee decided on the following changes in Personnel.
Howard W. Rees will stand down as Chairman and take over as Secretary.
Mike Jones will take over as Chairman, John Larke will remain as Vice-Chairman.
Howard J. Rees will take over as Treasurer. These changes will take place immediately. Please note this years AGM will be held at 6.45pm on Tuesday, 1st. November and not as earlier stated the 4th. October. Please make every effort to attend.
90th. ANNIVERSARY. To celebrate this and the outstanding season we have had it is proposed to have a Presentation Evening, to be held at Pontnewydd Golf Club on Saturday,19th November. The cost will be £12.00 per head to include entertainment and Buffet. If you are interested in attending could you please contact any one of the Committee.
All members are advised that the pre-season meeting will be held in the club pavilion at 6:30pm prompt on Wednesday 28th April 2021
22nd September 2020
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Members please note that club night has been moved to its winter schedule Tuesday night as long as pandemic rulings allow.
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Our club finals day was held on the 12th September and was a great result considering the effects of the current pandemic. The full results now posted under Club Finals Day.
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Many congratulations go to our Club Treasurer Bernard Thomas on his well deserved nomination for Clubman of the Year.
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19th March 2020
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In light of the current pandemic our club has received communications from the Executive Committee's of the Welsh Bowling Association, Monmouthshire Bowling Association and Newport Bowling Association to the effect that ALL league and competition fixtures are cancelled from this date until further notice.
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This decision is taken for the well being of our fellow bowlers and their families and MUST be paramount.
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Please remember to check and also consider helping any members and their families in difficulty through what is going to be a problematic time.
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5th March 2020
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All members please note the pre-season meeting listed for Tuesday 17th March 2020 has been cancelled and the club will be closed until further notice.
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Members are requested to keep in touch with this section of our website for further updates.
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28th February 2020
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All members are advised that the pre-season meeting will be held in the club pavilion at 7:00pm prompt on Tuesday 17th March 2020.
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2nd November 2019
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The funeral of our Club President Mr Don Peake will take place at 11:00am on Saturday 9th November 2019 at St Gabriel's church, Old Cwmbran, followed by a Private Internment.
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16th October 2019
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The club Annual Presentation Evening will be held on Friday 15th November 2019, at St Josephs Club 7- 00pm to 11.30pm. where an evening of top class entertainment will be provided by the versatile KEITH DAVID. A night of Laughter and Song awaits you.
7th October 2019
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All members are advised that the Annual General Meeting will be held in the club pavilion on Tuesday 22nd October 2019 at 7:00pm prompt.
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29th August 2019
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Club finals day has been changed to Sunday, 15th Sept. because
the re-arranged MBA game against Croesyceiliog is on Saturday,
14th Sept. at 3pm.
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If Finals Day is affected by bad weather it will
be re-arranged for after the club tour.
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3rd April 2019
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All members please note that the bowling green will be open at 5.00pm on Monday 8th April 2019.
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To anyone who would like to join the club or wish to try the sport, why not come along to our Club Bowling Green every Monday evening at 6.00pm for a taster session.
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A warm welcome by the members and our fully qualified coaches await you.
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27th March 2019
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CLUB FIXTURES
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Members to note the changes of venue to the following fixtures. Pontnewydd Wednesday 17th April is now a home game and the return match on the 21st August is away.
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4th March 2019
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All members are advised that the pre-season meeting will be held in the Club Pavilion at 7:00pm prompt on Tuesday 19th March 2019.
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24th August 2015
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The home match on Tuesday 25th August against St Julians is cancelled.
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11th July 2015
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Change of Fixture - All members please note the MBA 1st division match listed for the 25th July will now be played on Saturday 1st August, as the MBA Finals Day has been re-arranged for Saturday
25th July.
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16th June 2015
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1st Round WBA match Saturday 20th June - All members are requested to meet at Club House at 09:45am. Coach will leave at 10:00am and depart Saundersfoot at 8:00pm. Code of dress is white shirt and club tie.
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3rd May 2015
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All members please note club night will take place as normal on Monday 4th May.
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The friendly match against a select EVBA team on Friday the 8th May has been cancelled as the Association was unable to raise a side.
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12th April 2015
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On Saturday 18th April the Mayor of Torfaen Councillor Mandy Owen will be opening our green.
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An official photo call of all club members will take place prior to the commencement of the Captain v Vice Captain match.
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All members are advised to attend at 1:45pm and changed into club team shirt and whites.
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Please make every effort to attend.
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27th March 2015
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All members please note that the bowling green will be open at 2.30pm on Wednesday 8th April 2015.
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To anyone who would like to join the club or wish to try the sport, why not come along to our Club Bowling Green every Monday evening at 6.00pm for a taster session.
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A warm welcome by the members and our fully qualified coaches await you.
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31st December 2014
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Club Fixtures for 2015 now posted. See CLUB FIXTURES for details.
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27th October 2014
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Annual General Meeting
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The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th November 2014 at the Club Pavilion at 7.00pm.
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To all members please make every effort to attend.
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Presentation Evening
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The annual presentation will be held at St Josephs Club on Friday 21st November 2014 at 7.30pm prompt.
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Entertainment will be provided by top class artiste Keith David.
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4th August 2014
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The friendly match away to Crosskeys on Wednesday 6th August 2014 has been CANCELLED.
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17th June 2014
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All members are advised that an extraordinary meeting has been called for Monday 23rd June in the Club Pavilion start 7.15pm.
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21st March 2014 - Pre-season Meeting
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All members are advised that the pre-season meeting will be held in the Club pavilion at 7.00pm prompt on Tuesday 8th April 2014.
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Please make every effort to attend as very important issues will be presented to the membership.
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9th March 2014 - Extra Ordinary Club Meeting
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All members are reminded to attend this very important Meeting to be held at 7.00pm prompt in the Park Pavilion on Tuesday 11th March 2014.
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Please make every effort to attend.
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21st November 2013 - Extra Ordinary Club Meeting
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All members are reminded to attend this very important Meeting to be held at 7.00pm prompt in the Park Pavilion on Tuesday the 26th November 2013.
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Please make every effort to attend.
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26th October 2013 - Annual Club Presentation Evening
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The Clubs Annual Presentation Evening will be held in St Josephs Social Club St Dials Cwmbran on Friday 22nd November 2013.
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Top class entertainment will be provided by the one and only"Nicky Smiles".
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Members and their guests are reminded that the evenings proceedings will commence at 7:15pm prompt.
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12th October 2013 - Bowls Club Vandalised
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As everyone are by now aware our Bowls Pavilion was broken into on Wednesday evening 9th October and extensively vandalised to the exterior and interior.
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The damage caused to some of the clubs' equipment, memorabilia and historic item's of the clubs history were unfortunately destroyed beyond recovery.
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This was a mindless attack of substantial proportion including attempted Arson by persons so far unknown.
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The clubs management committee extend our grateful thanks to everyone who helped to clean up, officers of Torfaen Council and the local Neighbourhood Police Team for their prompt actions and extensive ongoing enquiries.
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A fuller report of the incident and Editorial printed by the South Wales Argus on Thursday the 10th and Friday 11th October can be viewed on-line.
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23 September 2013 - Annual General Meeting
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The Club Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 22nd October 2013 at the Club Pavilion.
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Members are also reminded that the deposit for next years Club Tour to Eastbourne will be due.
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23 September 2013 - Annual Club Presentation Evening
The Clubs Annual Presentation Evening will be held in St Josephs Social Club St Dials Cwmbran on Friday 22nd November 2013.
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Top class entertainment will be provided by the one and only"Nicky Smiles".
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Members and their guests are reminded that the evenings proceedings will commence at 7:15pm prompt.
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8 September 2013 - Tour Meeting
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All members and guests are reminded that a meeting will be held on Tuesday 10th September at 7.15pm in the club pavilion when final details for the club's annual tour to Newquay Cornwall on the 12th September will be made available.
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26th July 2013 - Principality Building Society Press Release
23rd July 2013
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Members please note the friendly match against Blaenavon on Wednesday 24th July has been cancelled.
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13th July 2013 - MBA Cup Semi Final 2013
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The semi final of the MBA Knockout Cup between Cwmbran Park Bowling Club and RTB Ebbw Vale was played yesterday evening at Crosskeys Bowls Club Pandy Park.
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The match was played on one of the warmest evenings experienced for many a year and the competition was even hotter.
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The match was played in an excellent sporting manner and the skill level displayed matched the occasion.
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Cwmbran got off to a flyer and at the end of the first end of 18 ends were 10 shots ahead without reply.
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The next 17 ends were nip and tuck with turnover after turnover right up to the last bowl on the last end when RTB finally ran out winners by the narrow margin of 4 shots (64 - 60) with the spoils shared with two winning and two losing rinks.
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Our grateful thanks to Umpire Paul Watkins and Crosskeys Bowls Club for the use of their facilities and the excellent after match buffet and last but not least the warm hospitality shown.
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Good Luck from the Crows to RTB Ebbw Vale and Beaufort Bowls Club for the Cup Final to be played at Bedwellty Park on 26th July 2013.
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Congratulations to Cwmbran for a great performance and an excellent team performance.
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28th May 2013 - Match Cancellations
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Members please note Newport O'60s match against Standard due to be held on 28th May 2013 has been cancelled due to adverse playing conditions
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28th May 2013 - MBA Match versus Chepstow
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All members please note the start time for the MBA match against Chepstow on Saturday 1st June 2013 is 2.30pm.
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22nd March 2013 - Pre-Season Meeting
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Will all old and new members please note that the Pre-Season Meeting will be held at the Club Pavilion on Tuesday 26th March 2013 at 7.30pm.
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Look forward to seeing you all there in readiness for the new season.
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18th November 2012
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Please note 15 new photographs taken at the clubs recent Annual Presentation Evening now posted. See Social Events for details.
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26th September 2012
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Club members are reminded of the forthcoming events:
Annual General Meeting
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The Club Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 30th October 2012 at the Club Pavilion.
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Members are also reminded that the deposit for next years Club Tour to Newquay Cornwall will be due.
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Annual Club Presentation Evening
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The Clubs Annual Presentation Evening will be held in St Josephs Social Club St Dials Cwmbran on Friday 9th November 2012.
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Top class entertainment will be provided by the one and only "Bruce Anderson".
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Members and their guests are reminded that the evenings proceedings will commence at 7:15pm prompt.
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2 September 2012 - Tour Meeting
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All members and guests are reminded that a meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th September at 7.15pm in the club pavilion when final details for the club's annual tour to Paignton Devon on the 7th September will be made available.
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18th July 2012 - Re-arranged Match
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Club members please note, the 1st Division MBA League Match against Blackwood will now be played on Thursday evening 9th August 2012. Venue away, start 6.00pm.
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3rd July 2012 - Match Cancellation
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Due to adverse weather conditions the Newport Over 60's League Match away to Caldicot on Tuesday 3rd July has been cancelled.
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This match will re-arranged at a future date.
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27th June 2012
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Members Please note the following Amendments to Fixtures for July 2012
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The second round of the WBA Carruthers Shield Club Championship will be played away to Tick Tock Bowls Club on Saturday 7th July 2012.
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2. The postponed MBA 1st Division Match against Bedwas and Trethomas has been re-arranged to take place at Bedwas on Sunday 15th July 2012. Start: 3:00pm.
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3. The postponed MBA 1st Division Match against Blaenavon has been re-arranged for Saturday 28th July 2012 at Home. Start 3:00pm.
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16th June 2012 - Match Cancellation
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The MBA 1st Division Match against Bedwas and Trethomas has been cancelled due to the inclement wet weather. This match will be played on a re-arranged date.
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16th June 2012 - WBA Carruthers Shield
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Cwmbran Park Bowling Club have been drawn at home against St Gabriels Bowls Club in the first round of the Welsh Bowling Association Club Championship of Wales on Saturday 23rd June 2012 at 3.00pm.
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The MBA Division 1 match against Blaenavon due to played on this date has been postponed and will be played on a date to be fixed.
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16th June 2012 - Re-arranged Match
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The Newport Over 60's League Match against Whiteheads Newport that was cancelled on the 1st May 2012 has now been re-arranged for Thursday 28th June 2012 at home. Start 2.30pm.
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15th May 2012 - Change of Club Night
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All members please note that forthwith Club Night has been changed from a TUESDAY to a MONDAY night
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9th May 2012 - Match Cancellation
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Yet again the weather has beaten us. The friendly match against Garndiffaith due to be played on Wednesday 9th May 2012 cancelled due to rain.
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1st May 2012 - Match Cancellation
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The match against Whiteheads in the Newport Over 60's League rained off. A new date to be re-arranged.
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18th April 2012 - Match Cancellation
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The friendly match against Ebbw Vale Welfare to be played at Cwmbran Park today was cancelled by mutual agreement due to weather conditions.
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8th March 2012 - Pre - Season Meeting
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Will all members please note that the pre-season meeting listed for Tuesday 13th March has been postponed until Tuesday 27th March 2012. Meeting will start at 7.30pm prompt.
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2nd March 2012 - Pre-Season Meeting
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Will all old and new members please note that the Pre-Season Meeting will be held at the Club Pavilion on Tuesday 13th March 2012 at 7.30pm.
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Look forward to seeing you all there in readiness for the new season.
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5th February 2012 - Extra Ordinary Meeting
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All members are reminded to attend this very important Meeting to be held at 7.00pm in the Park Pavilion on Tuesday the 7th February 2012.
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Please make every effort to attend.
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21st January 2012 - Club Fixtures 2012
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Club Fixtures 2012 are now posted.
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As the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Leisure League played on a Monday afternoon has been unfortunately discontinued with, the club has been accepted to compete in the highly competitive Newport Over Sixties League (O,60s).
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These matches will be played on a Tuesday afternoon. Match Times 2.30pm.
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8th December 2011
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Congratulations to Josh Parsonage on his selection to the Welsh Bowling Association Under 18 Academy.
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The Academy will hopefully provide a pathway to becoming a full International Player in the future.
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On Sunday 11th December Josh will attend an Academy "Training Day" at Cynon Indoor Bowls Centre where he will receive specialist advice on Fitness, Nutrition and Coaching.
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From the Officers and Members of Cwmbran Park Bowling Club "Good Luck" for the future to all who have been selected to the Academy.
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13th November 2011 - Annual Club Presentation Evening
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The Clubs Annual Presentation Evening will be held in St Josephs Social Club St Dials Cwmbran on Friday 18th November 2011.
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Top class entertainment will be provided by the one and only "JAY DENTON".
Members and their guests are reminded that the evenings proceedings will commence at 7:15pm prompt.
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13th November 2011 - Annual General Meeting
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The Club Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 1st November 2011 at the Club Pavilion.
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Members are also reminded that the deposit for next years Club Tour to Paignton is now due.
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19th September 2011 - Isle of Wight Tour 2011
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Tour match photo's and report now posted. See Club Tours.
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1st September 2011 - Club Finals Day
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Members are reminded Club Final's day will be held on Saturday 3rd September2011. First final commences at 1.00pm.
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1st September 2011 - Tour Meeting
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All members and guests are reminded that a meeting will be held on Tuesday 6th September at 7.15pm in the club pavilion when final details for the club's annual tour to the Isle of Wight will be made available.
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27th July 2011 - Match Cancellation
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The M.B.A. Division 1 League match due to be played on Thursday 28th July at Whiteheads has been cancelled at the request of the home side.
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The match has been re-arranged for Wednesday 24th August 2011 at Whiteheads.
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The friendly match against Newbridge has therefore had to be cancelled.
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18th July 2011
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Please Note the M.B.A. Division match on Saturday 23rd July 2011 against Beaufort is to be re-arranged as they will be involved in the 3rd round of the Carruthers Shield Welsh Club Championship.
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Good Luck Beaufort.
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7th July 2011
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The E.V.B.A. club championship league match against Pontyfelin Bowls Club on Wednesday 6th July was abandoned after only three ends were played due to adverse weather conditions.
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A new date will be arranged to resume the match.
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29 June 2011 - Club Announcement
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It is with regret that Cwmbran Park Bowling Club announce the sudden passing away of our club member Jim Cook at the County Hospital Griffithstown.
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Funeral to take place at 1.00pm on Tuesday 5th July at the Gwent Crematorium Croesyceiliog.
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19 June 2011
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Club members please note the following changes to fixtures for week commencing 19th June:
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The 2nd round Monmouthshire Bowling Association Cup match against Whiteheads has been re-arranged for Thursday 23rd June away for a 6.00pm start.
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The M.B.A. Division 1 league match away to Blaenavon has been postponed (new date to be fixed) due to the section winners W.B.A. Match to be played at home against B.S.C. Landore on Saturday 25th June 2011.
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17 June 2011 - Match Cancellation
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The 2nd round match in the Monmouthshire Knock Out Cup against Whiteheads on Friday 17th June has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
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A new date to be arranged.
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7th May 2011 - Match Cancellation
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The friendly match against St Julians on Saturday 7th May 2011 is cancelled due to weather and condition of green.
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2nd May 2011 - Match Cancellation
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The Eastern Valley Leisure League Match against Girlings due to be played away at Panteg Park on Monday 2nd May 2011 has been cancelled by the away team.
This match will be now be played later in the season.
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3rd April 2011 - New Sponsors 2011
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New sponsors advertisements for 2011 now posted. (See Sponsors)
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31st March 2011 - General Meeting
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To all club members please note that the annual pre-season general meeting will be held in the Club Bowls Pavilion at 7.30pm on Tuesday 5th April 2011.
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A warm welcome awaits all old and new members.
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29th January 2011
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Club Fixtures for Season 2011 now posted
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31st December 2010
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Happy New Year from Cwmbran Park Bowling Club
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1st December 2010
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The clubs Annual General Meeting was held on 30th November 2010.
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The list of Club Officers elected for 2011 now posted.
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28 November 2010 - Annual General Meeting
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The Club Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 30th November 2010 at the club Pavilion at 7.30pm.
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Members are also reminded that the deposit for next years Club Tour to the Isle of Wight is now due.
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11 October 2010 - Review of Season 2010
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Last season was another successful season in the clubs history.
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The Monmouthshire Bowling Association Division 1 Club Championship proved to be a hard slog to avoid relegation. The outcome went down to the wire in the last match of the season.
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However, fine teamwork throughout the series gained the necessary points to stay up to compete in division 1 for season 2011.
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Well done to everyone.
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In the local Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship the club successfully retained the Club Championship Title extending the record to twenty two (22) Championship titles.
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In both these championships the club achieved a remarkable invincible season winning all ten (10) matches, a fine team performance.
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Special thanks go to our Club Sponsors, Lovell Partnerships Ltd and our Club President Don Peake of Arthur Peake & Sons who sponsored the team with new kit.
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(See Team Photo Below)
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The season was finally wound up with a very successful Tour to Paignton Devon.
(See "Club Tours" for match reports and photos)
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Last but not least the officers and members of the club wish to express our grateful thanks to our Sponsors and Local Business Associates for their continued support.
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8 August 2010 - Congratulations James Davies and Joshua Parsonage
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James and Josh are the youngest members of the club and took up the sport of flat green bowls a couple of years ago. During that time they have progressed and are fast developing into proficient bowlers.
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This season they have both made an impression in Monmouthshire County Bowls in the Under 16s and Under 18s Competitions.
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Josh has been selected as reserve for the Welsh Bowling Association Alan Williams Trophy Pairs Competition Final to be held at Llandrindod Bowls Club on Sunday 22 August 2010.
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Monmouthshire Bowling Association U16s Singles Championship
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On 31 July 2010 the Monmouthshire Bowling Association Finals Day was held at Newport Athletic Bowls Club.
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James unfortunately lost in the Final of the U16s Singles Championship to an in form Joe Mower of Brynmawr Bowls Club.
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Monmouthshire Bowling Association U18s Singles Championship
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In the final of the U18 Singles Championship James narrowly lost to Adam King of Cwm Welfare Bowls Club.
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After a slow start James fought back to lie game but lost 21 – 19 to an excellent last Bowl from Adam.
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This achievement at County level now qualifies James to compete in the Welsh Bowling Association Championship Finals to be held at Llandrindod Bowls Club on Sunday 15 to Friday 20 August for the U18s Singles Champion of Wales.
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As a club we are proud of these youngsters as they are the first in the Clubs History to compete in these competitions.
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Good Luck to you both.
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Anyone wishing to take up the sport why not come along to our club night held every Tuesday Evening at 6.00pm at Cwmbran Park for a taster session.
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17 July 2010
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On Wednesday 14 July Cwmbran Park entertained the Strathmore Bowls Club Touring Team from Scotland.
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As the tourists were a mixed team we were ably helped out with two rinks of ladies from Pontyfelin Bowls Club.
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A two rink match of ladies and four rinks of men was played resulting in a win for both home teams.
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The evening function proved a great success with the exchange of Scottish and Welsh hospitality and new friendships made.
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On behalf of the Executive Committee our thanks to Pontyfelin Ladies and our own Catering Staff for an excellent day.
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11 July 2010
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Members please note four matches are to be played this coming week.
Wednesday 14 July we entertain the touring team from Strathmore Bowls Club Scotland, start 4.00pm.
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Friday 16 July we travel to Blaenavon B.C. for the rearranged (23 June) Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Match.
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Saturday 17 July we are away to Blackwood in the Monmouthshire Bowling Association Division 1 Match.
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Sunday 18 July we are home to Caldicot in the Monmouthshire Bowling Association Division 1 Match rearranged from 26 June.
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See Team Selection for full details of teams and start times.
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21 June 2010
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Members please note that the away match at Blaenavon on Wednesday 23 June 2010 in the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship has been cancelled by the opposition.
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Will members also please note that the away match at B.S. C. Landore in the section winners first round of the Carruthers Welsh Club Championship on Saturday 26 June 2010 is a 2.30pm start.
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The team to meet at Cwmbran Park Pavilion for a mid - day departure.
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15 June 2010 - Match Cancelled
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The match against Garndiffaith Bowls Club on Wednesday 16 June 2010 has been cancelled.
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A new match date will be arranged by the Fixture Secretary.
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1 June 2010 - Congratulations Kevin
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Many Congratulations go to our past club member and Welsh International Kevin Wall on retaining his selection in the Mens Senior England International Team 2010.
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This is his second successive International series for England.
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The British Isles Outdoor Bowls Home Internationals series will take place on Saturday and Sunday 3rd & 4th July 2010 at, Beach House Park, Worthing, England.
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Good Luck Kev.
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5 April 2010 - General Meeting
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To all club members please note that the annual pre-season general meeting will be held in the Club Bowls Pavilion at 7.30pm on Tuesday 6th April 2010.
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A warm welcome awaits all old and new members.
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17 January 2010
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A snapshot of the clubs presentation evening now posted with (12) new photographs: see Presentation Evening 2009.
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19 November 2009
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The Club's Annual Presentation evening will take place at St Josephs Social Club on Friday 20th November 2009.
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Members are reminded reception is 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.
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A short report and snap shot of the evenings events will appear on this site in due course.
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25 October 2009
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The Annual General meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th october 2009, at the Park Pavilion at 7.15pm.
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All members Please make every effort to attend.
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9 September 2009 - Congratulations
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Cwmbran Park Bowling Club wound up another successful season, having won the 2008 Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Title last May.
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This Cup Final was held over from last season due to adverse weather conditions.
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This success spurred the club on to retain this championship in the new league format.
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The title was won by the narrowest of margins pipping Blaenavon by a one shot aggregate over a ten match series, Cwmbran now extend the record to 21 Club Championship Titles.
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The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Leisure League Club Championship was retained for a fifth successive season and extends the championship record to 13 title wins.
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(For full details and results see Club Championship Titles and Honours and Club Match Results 2009) also Final League Tables.
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Further congratulations go to Brian Relland, Howard Rees, Charlie Docherty and Alan Cooper who played each other in an all Cwmbran Park Eastern Valley Bowling Association over sixties (O'60s) pairs Championship final held last Sunday 6 September at Panteg Park Bowls Club Griffithstown.
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Brian and Howard ran out winners on the day in a hard fought final, incidently the finalists (Alan & Charlie) won this title in 2003.
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Well done to everyone for an excellent season.
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27 August 2009
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A very successful Club Finals was held on Sunday 23 August.
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A short report and final results of the days events can be found under Finals Day 2009.
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21 August 2009 - Club Finals Day
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Club Finals Day will be held on Sunday 23 August 2009.
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First Competition will commence at 11.00am.
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13 June 2009 - Sporting Achievement
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Many Congratulations go to our past club member and Welsh International Kevin Wall on his selection for his first International cap for England.
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Kevin had a distinguished career with our club and Wales.
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His international career in Wales covered the period from 1997 to 2006 where he gained caps at all levels of the sport from Junior to Senior International Teams both Indoor and Outdoor and represented Wales in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne Australia in 2006 the pinnacle of his career so far.
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Later that year he moved to the Newcastle area where he married and now lives and works and now plays for GOSFORTH Bowls Club.
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As a result of his playing success and his residency qualification period at the age of 30 years he now starts out on a second International career for England a unique achievement.
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His first match for England is ironically against Wales at the Belmont Bowls Club Belfast Northern Ireland on the 26th and 27th June 2009 where the British Isles Home Internationals series will be held.
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Alas Wales loss England's gain.
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Good Luck Kevin from all your old team mates in Cwmbran.
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A fuller version of this report will be posted on our web site section in the near future headed "Club Championship Titles and Honours" under a new sub section PLAYER PROFILE.
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A full resume of Kevin's playing career can be found in that section of this web site.
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11 June 2009
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The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Match against Girlings on Wednesday 10 June was cancelled due to a waterlogged green.
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This fixture will be played at a future date.
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7 June 2009
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The Monmouthshire Bowling Association Division 1 match against RTB Ebbw vale on Saturday 6 June was cancelled due to a waterlogged green.
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This fixture will be played at a future date.
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1 June 2009
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Cwmbran Park Bowling Club have been drawn to play Pontardawe away on Saturday 20 June 2009 in the 1st round of the Welsh Bowling Association Carruthers Shield Club Championship of Wales.
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25 May 2009
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The friendly match scheduled to have been played at home on Saturday 23 May 2009 against Girlings was cancelled.
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17 May 2009
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Congratulations to Cwmbran Park who completed the section stage of the Carruthers Shield Club Championship of Wales on Saturday when they entertained Machen winning by 13 shots (74-61).
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The match was a hard fought affair played in the best of spirit and sportsmanship in rapidly changing weather conditions that tested the skills of both teams.
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As winners of section (24) Cwmbran progress to the 1st round of the knock out stage of the championship and await to see who their opponents will be.
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The club will play the winners of section 62 and will travel away to the West Glamorgan (Swansea) area on Saturday 20 June 2009.
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Full details of this section can be found in the WBA club match results.
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13 May 2009
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The friendly match against Pontnewydd Bowls Club due to have been played this date was cancelled due to inclement weather conditions.
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11 May 2009 - Congratulations
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Many congratulations to all Club members and the team that successfully won the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Final for season 2008.
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This final was postponed from last season due to inclement weather and played at Pontyfelin Bowls Club on Sunday 10 May 2009.
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Cwmbran Park played the final against local rivals Croesyceliog Bowls Club.
The match was a closely fought affair played in the best of competitive spirit on an excellent surface and in perfect weather conditions.
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The final outcome of this hard fought match was in doubt until the last few ends when Cwmbran ran out winners by 14 shots. (85 - 71)
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This win extends the club record to twenty (20) E.V.B.A. Club Championship Titles.
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The Dr F.T. Harrington Cup was presented by Eastern Valley President Ray David to the winning Captain Howard Rees.
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Congratulations to both teams for the sportsmanship and bowling skills displayed that was enjoyed by players and spectators alike.
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8 April 2009
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All club members please note that the Team selected for the first match of the season a friendly against Newbridge at Home on Wednesday 15 April 2009 start 6.00pm is now posted in the Club Pavilion and the Team section on this website.
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18 March 2009 - General Meeting
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To all club members please note that the annual pre-season general meeting will be held in the Club Bowls Pavilion at 7.15pm on Tuesday 7th April 2009.
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A warm welcome awaits all old and new members.
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16 January 2009
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Web site updates and new additions.
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Club and Eastern Valley Leisure League Fixtures for 2009 season now posted.
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New section Club Tours - seeTour report and 16 new photos.
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New section - Finals Day 2008 report and several new photos now posted.
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8th September 2008
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The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship Cup Final for the Dr F.T. Harrington Cup against Croesyceiliog Bowls Club due to have taken place on Saturday 6th September 2008 at Pontyfelin Bowls Club was abandoned due to a waterlogged green.
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A new date for this Cup Final to be re-arranged.
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On Sunday 7th September 2008 the weather finally relented for our Club Finals Day to be completed without any interruption to the day's programme.
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The event proved a great success. The large number of members and supporters present were treated to a feast of top quality bowling performances. Full results can be seen under Club Competitions 2008.
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Our sincere thanks go to the participants and volunteers for their hard work and the provision of refreshments to round off a very enjoyable day.
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A snapshot of the day's events will follow shortly.
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Members are reminded that a meeting to discuss the final tour arrangements to Plymouth will be held in the Park Pavilion on Tuesday 9th September 2008 at 7.00pm.
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11 August 2008 - Congratulations
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Congratulations to the Leisure League Squad in winning the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Leisure League Club Championship for the sixth (6) consecutive year.
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Well done to all concerned.
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10 August 2008
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On Friday the 8th August 2008 Cwmbran won section "A" in the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship.
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Cwmbran are now drawn to play section "B" winners Croesyceiliog in the final, scheduled to take place at Pontyfelin Bowls Club on Saturday 6th September 2008 for the Club Championship of the valley.
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Members please note that the postponed match against Crosskeys Bowls Club on Saturday
9th August due to weather conditions has now been re-arranged for Sunday 17th August at Crosskeys, Start 3.00pm.
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15 July 2008 - Team Selection
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Club Members please note teams selected for Wednesday, Saturday and the re-arranged match against Garndiffaith at home on Friday have now been posted.
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9 July 2008 - Match Postponed
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The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship match at Cwmbran against Garndiffaith this date was postponed due to the weather and a water logged green.
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A new date will be arranged in the near future.
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2 July 2008 - Match Postponed
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The Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship match at Blaenavon this date was postponed due to the weather and a water logged green.
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A new date will be arranged in the near future.
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30 June 2008 - Team Selection
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Members please note teams selected for Wednesday 2nd July away to Blaenavon and Saturday 5th July home to Caldicot have now been posted.
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Club Night is as usual Tuesday meet 6.00pm.
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Any person who wishes to sample the game of Bowls is very welcome to come along to try out the sport, our club coaches will be present to assist you.
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19 June 2008 - Re - arranged Fixture
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Will all members please note that the Eastern Valley Bowling Association Club Championship match away to Pontnewydd on 18 June 2008 that was postponed due to the weather, will now be played on Saturday 21 June 2008.
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Players to meet at Pontnewydd Bowling Green at 2.40pm for 3.00pm start.
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14 April 2008
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For The Attention of all members
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The green is now open from 2.00pm this date.
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The teams for this weeks matches both friendlies (Wednesday away to Newbridge and Saturday away to Belle Vue) have been selected and posted.
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A reminder to all members the first club night of the season is Tuesday 15 April meet 6.00pm
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new members or those who wish to try out the sport are welcome.
22nd March 2008 - Pre Season Meeting 2008
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This years pre-season general meeting will be held at St Josephs Social Club on Tuesday 8th April 2008 start 8.00pm.
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The management committe look forward to seeing old and new members and look forward to your support in the coming season.
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3rd February 2008 - Club Fixtures 2008 now Posted
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Go to Club Fixtures and Eastern Valley Bowling Association Leisure league to view Fixture Lists for season 2008.
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13th January 2008 - Club Bowls Coaches
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Congratulations to Mark Mann and John Alford who gained their Club Coaching Accreditation after a period of training under the auspices of The Welsh Bowls Coaching Association.
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This brings the total number of coaches in the club to five (5) (Brian Relland, Tony John and Roy Anslow)
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Anyone who wishes to take up the sport can contact us online or telephone, details can be found on our home page.
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21st September 2007 - Club Tour to Torquay 14 - 17 September 2007
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In celebration of the clubs Seventy Fifth Anniversary and for the first time in its history the season was wound up with a mini tour to Torquay.
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Three matches were played over the weekend.
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On Friday we were entertained by Torquay Bowls Club.
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Cwmbran ran out winners by 59 shots (151 to 92)
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On the Saturday the club travelled to Teignmouth and played Britton Park Bowls Club the result was a narrow loss by 12 shots (119 to 107).
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The last match was played on Sunday at Torbay Country Club who gave us a very warm welcome on the green . Torbay won by 33 shots 128 to 95).
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The playing record was as follows:
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Played 3. Won 1. Lost 2. Shots For 386. Shots Against 306. Shot Aggregate plus 80.
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The weather Hotel and Bowling Greens were excellent.
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Our thanks go to the Bowls Clubs for their hospitality and the friendship shown.
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A special vote of thanks go to our ladies who accompanied us on tour and in particular to our Secretary Howard Rees for his organisation and hard work that helped to make a memorable weekend thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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10th September 2007
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Cwmbran Park Bowling Club held their Finals day on Saturday last.
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The days events was blessed by good weather with perfect conditions for top class bowling.
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The competitors were well supported and a feast of Bowling was enjoyed by all.
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Club Singles Champion; John Alford
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Club Handicap Singles; Dorian Cook
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Two Wood Singles; Mark Mann
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Two Wood Pairs; Martin Szejbach & Alan Cooper
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5th September 2007
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Cwmbran Park Bowling Club will be holding their Club Finals Day on Saturday 8th September 2007 at Cocker Avenue leisure Park Bowling Green.
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Members will be competing for the following Titles:
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Club Singles Champion: J.I.H. Alford v B. Relland
Handicap Singles: D.J. Cook v M. Mann
Two Wood Singles: R. Dunbar v M. Mann
Two Wood Pairs: M. Szejbach A. Cooper v P. Mann D.J. Cook
First Competition Starts at 1:00pm
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2nd September 2007
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Cwmbran Park Bowling Club who were relegated last season (for the first time in their history) from the First (1st) Division to the Second (2nd) Division of the Monmouthshire Bowling Association League have regained promotion for next season.
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This was a fine achievement by everyone in the club.
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Due to the strong competition in the second division promotion was in doubt until the result of the last match of the season.
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Congratulations to everyone for a job well done.
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Full results of the second division results and league placings will be posted at a later date.
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29th August 2007
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Congratulations to the Leisure League team on winning the EVBA Leisure League Club Championship Title for the fifth (5) consecutive year.
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The club has now extended their record of Title wins to Eleven (11)
This successful Monday afternoon League was introduced in 1987 by the Eastern Valley Bowling Association hence it was aptly named the leisure league.
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Credit goes to all the players and teams from the various clubs who have supported and helped to develop the league into a friendly but competitive competition enjoyed by all.
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For results and details of the league see EVBA Leasure League Match Results.
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29th July 2007
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Cwmbran Park played the last of their Anniversary celebration matches against the Barbarians Team.
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The celebrated Barbarians team travelled far and wide from the West Country, South Wales and not to mention one Barbarian player an ex - pat travelled from his home in the South of France, a mark of true dedication and support to their team and to the sport.
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The Barbarians Bowls Association motto is, To Honour High Achievement in Bowls.
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The final result in this excellent match played in perfect weather conditions was an honourable draw at 113 shots each.
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This was achieved with thanks from the help of a small number of our past club players who still maintain their links with the club.
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The after match celebrations at our HQ,St Josephs Social Club was again an enjoyable evening.
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8th July 2007
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Cwmbran Park played their latest celebration match of their Anniversary Year against a select Eastern Valley Bowling Association President's Team.
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The Presidents Team was selected from all the Bowling Clubs within Torfaen from Blaenavon to Cwmbran.
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With the help of a few past Cwmbran Park player's who guested for Cwmbran on the day they won this enjoyable match by 63 Shots (155 - 92)
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Again the weather held and the after the match proceedings at St Josephs Social Club was enjoyed by all who took part.
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7th July 2007
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Cwmbran Park failed to gain a quarter final place in the Club Championship of Wales when they lost their 3rd round match in the Carruthers Shield away to a strong Gilfach Bargoed team by 33 shots (92 - 59)
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23rd June 2007
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Cwmbran Park won their 2nd round home tie against Tick Tock Bowls Club in the Carruthers Shield Club Championship of Wales by 13 shots (84 - 71).
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The club have been drawn away to Gilfach Bargoed in the 3rd round of the competition to be played on Saturday 7th July 2007 for a place in the quarter final.
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17th June 2007
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Cwmbran Park's latest anniversary celebration match against a select Monmouthshire Bowling Association President's Team was played in good spirits, with the home side winning by 136 shots to 77.
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The after match celebration's and excellent Buffet on the 22nd end was enjoyed by both teams.
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16th June 2007
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Cwmbran Park beat Aberavon B.C. in the 1st Round of the Carruthers Shield, by a shot count of 87 to 75. This has set up a home tie against Tick Tock in the second round, to be played on Saturday 23 June 2007.
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15th June 2007
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Cwmbran Park progressed to the third round of the M.B.A. Cup this evening by winning 91 shots to 65 away to Croesyceiliog.
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6th June 2007
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The draw for the second round of the M.B.A. Cup has been confirmed. Cwmbran Park have been drawn away to Croesyceiliog on Friday 15th June.
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4th June 2007
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The Carruthers Shield Open Draw has been confirmed by the W.B.A. Cwmbran Park have been drawn at home to Aberavon B.C. with the tie to be played on Saturday 16th June 2007.
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The winner will then face the winner of the Llanbradach / Tick Tock match.
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2nd June 2007
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The club completed a successful weekend in winning the opening match in the Monmouthshire Bowling Association 2nd Division campaign.
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Cwmbran won a hard fought game by a narrow 4 shots and 12 points to 2 in a local derby playing away to Croesyceiliog.
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Scores: Croesyceiliog 82 shots and 2 points. Cwmbran 86 shots and 12 points.
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1st June 2007
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The club has been successful in winning it's MBA Cup 1st round match away at Llanhilleth by a score of 89 shots to 44.
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30th May 2007
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Congratulations again to Mark Mann, on his continued selection for the Monmouthshire Bowling Association Championship Team.
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This is for the match to be played against Mid Glamorgan at Merthyr West End, on Sunday 10th June 2007, start 2.30pm.
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Congratulations to Mark Mann one of our youngest players, on his selection to the Monmouthshire County Team for his first Championship match.
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The first match in the County Championship of Wales campaign will take place on Sunday 27th May at Pontyfelin Bowls Club, New Inn. Start 2.30pm
