We have recieved this information and wanted to inform all members.

Statement re Temporary Diversion of Patient Care to Axbridge Surgery

As of Monday 23 March and until further notice, Wedmore Surgery will be closed and unmanned.  When the Covid-19 situation settles, we fully intend to re-open.  There are absolutely no plans to close the branch site permanently.  This step has been taken due to the current situation.

Please only call the surgery if you really need us for a medical reason.  Our call volumes are very high and we need to keep the lines as clear as possible for patients who are unwell.  

We are happy to answer questions if you really are unable to source the information you need yourself.  There is lots of information on our website which is updated regularly https://www.axbridgeandwedmoremedicalpractice.nhs.uk/

Thank you for your understanding, patience and kindness during this unprecedented period.   It is very much appreciated by all of our team.

 We really appreciate your support.

 Thank you

 Axbridge and Wedmore Medical Practice Team

                                        Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club  

 Coronavirus    update from the Bowls Club 20^th March

The Clubhouse will be closed from this Sunday evening 22^nd March, with periodic inspections by Officers of the Club to check the well being of the premises.

So, if members need to retrieve any belongings then please do so now.

Indoor Bowls – all indoor bowls is currently suspended until further notice and we will keep you advised if and when we are able to resume any indoor bowls later this summer. 

The cancellation of the Indoor Section AGM next month has left us without the formal vehicle to elect the Indoor Committee Officers for 2020/21, a Committee that needs to be in place in order to plan and organise the next 12 month indoor program. Further information on this topic and our proposals will be included in the next bulletin.

The SCIBA AGM in June is cancelled.

Outdoor Bowls – most league organisations including SBA and Weston & District League have formally advised Clubs that their league and cup season is cancelled, whilst the SBA suggest they will confirm regarding County Competitions, County Tour and County matches in the next few weeks

All the Isle of Wedmore Bowls Club’s organised outdoor matches/ fixtures can now be considered cancelled for the season,  

Should the Virus be under control in 2 to 3 months then the Club could arrange a program of bowls for the remaining month/s of the season. Any membership fee requested, would be reduced to reflect the number of month/s remaining for the season. Sadly, current media forecasts suggest the whole summer will be blank.

Outdoor Green – continues to be maintained by ASMC, keeping the green in good order hopefully in readiness for bowls later this summer, whilst minimising costs where possible. As members will appreciate the Club will have a severe loss of income this summer with loss of membership fees, bar income and fund raising income eg. Ladies Open Triples Tournament, income which assists in covering the significant expense of green maintenance. We should take note, that the Club are only able to continue to cover the current Club outgoings due the sound financial policies of your Management team and the Club’s “current” healthy reserves.    

Members are requested to continue to keep other members not on email informed.  

As the Coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we will keep you informed of any further Club changes.

Continue to keep safe

It is sad but all Outdoor league fixtures have been cancelled for the 2020 outdoor season. We have had confirmation from SBA that all County league matches are cancelled and we now know that the C&D and W&D men’s over 60’s tripples will not take place.

Lets just hope that by July we may be able to get out on the green and at least manage some bowling.

keep well and safe everyone

Here are some pictures from last week end’s Indoor finals

The Clubhouse still remains open from about 8.30am as normal for members access and is locked up around 6pm. with the situation constantly under review.

However, complying with the latest Government advice to avoid non essential contact, the Club is now closed for all bowling activity. 

It is likely that the Clubhouse will be locked during the day in the very near future,

so if members need to retrieve any belongings then please do so now.

Outdoor membership renewals normally take place during April, which seems highly unlikely now according to the current predictions on restrictions being placed on the country’s population, especially those over 70 years old. It is more likely, if we are lucky, that members will get a part season outdoors and if so, then membership payments will be dealt with nearer that time. 

Members are requested to keep other members not on email informed.

We request that any members who have recently been abroad or in contact with a person who has contracted the virus, stay away from the Club for at least 2 weeks.

As the Coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we will keep you informed of any further Club changes, including the probable delay to the commencement of the outdoor season program.

Keep safe

MEN’S 4 WOOD
Winner – Ray Newell
Runner Up – Ron Barron
LADIES 4 WOOD
Winner – Sue Holtby
Runner Up – Maureen Hordle
MIXED PAIRS
Winners – Trish Newell and Terry Holtby
Runners Up – Sue Holtby and Nigel Fowler
MEN’S PAIRS
Winners – Ron Barron and Dennis Ball
Runners Up – Terry Holtby and Steve Young
MIXED TRIPLES
Winners – Pat McHale, Steve Wilkinson and Ray Newell
Runners Up – Trish Newell, Tony Shepherd and Richard McHale
FIRST TIME WINNERS
Winner – Terry Holtby
Runner Up – Steve Young
AUSTRALIAN PAIRS
Winners – Somebodies – Maureen Hordle and John Runciman
Runners Up – Outlanders – Terry Millard and Keith Burt
LADIES PAIRS
Still to be played

For those members that are on Facebook we have a members Group up and ready for you to join. There you can exchange information or just chit chat etc. During these exceptional times we can keep in contact with each other and provide moral support and some practical help if possible.

IOWBC Management Committee have decided that all remaining indoor domestic league matches and friendly matches vs other Clubs will be cancelled from next Monday 16^th March.

Team co-ordinators are requested to ensure their team members are informed since some are not on email.  Selectors / Match Secretary are requested to inform other Clubs regarding match cancellations.

The Club will remain open from about 8.30am as normal but will be locked up around 6pm. until further notice.

For the present, indoor members are still welcome to use the indoor rinks for casual groups and roll ups – your choice and decision.  

We request that any members who have recently been abroad or in contact with a person who has contracted the virus, stay away from the Club for at least 2 weeks.

Management Committee Meetings and Section Meetings are cancelled until further notice with any communication by email / tel as necessary.

The Indoor Section AGM & Presentation Evening on Friday 3^rd April is cancelled, but don’t worry any league winners will still get their much sought after pens and Competition winners their trophies and glasses.

The Coffee Craft morning on Saturday 4^th April is cancelled. 

The Italian Night on Wednesday 8^th April is cancelled, event organiser to ensure all applicants not on email are informed.  

As the Coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we will keep you informed of any further Club changes including a probable delay to the commencement of the outdoor season program which is currently scheduled for 18^th April and probable deferment of the Club AGM on 24^th April.

Keep safe

Starting on Saturday 14th with the Mixed Pairs at 9.00am

Men’s 4 Wood at 11.00am

Ladies 4 Wood at 1.00pm

Mixed Triples at 3.00pm

Sunday 15th starting with the New Winners at 9.15

Ladies Pairs at 11.00am

Men’s Pairs at 1.00pm

Australian Pairs at 3.00pm

There will be COFFEE/CRAFT STALLS on Saturday 4th April 10.00 till 12.30 in aid of Macmillan Cancer.
Please see notice in clubhouse and any members willing to make a cake or if you would like a table to display your craft/hobbies please add your name to the list.
If you require any further details please contact Trish Newell