Bowlers put season on hold

Oban Bowling Club (OBC) has this week set out its stall in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.

At what is a difficult time for everyone, OBC committee held an emergency meeting last Wednesday, March 18, to discuss possible arrangements for the coming season.

A statement sent out to members on Thursday March 19 read: ‘Oban Bowling Club has a duty of care to its members and we want to ensure we put the health and welfare of all our members first.’

Obviously decisions made by the committee at this meeting may have to change as a result of government guidelines.

The following measures were agreed at the meeting: The clubhouse, kitchen and green would be closed. All activities including bingo, quilters and Friday social evenings would be cancelled until further notice.

The joker would be suspended and re-start when the club opens.

A provisional opening date of Saturday June 6 was set but obviously this depends on government guidelines.

Members would be asked to pay half their annual fees by Friday May 1 so the club can continue to meet its running expenses including electricity, water and green maintenance.

Fees would be:

Ordinary members £60.

New members - first year only - £30.

Junior members under 16 years on April 1 2020 £5. Junior member over 16 years in full time education on April 1 2020 £30.

Social members £5.

To minimise social interaction, it would be appreciated if people would either pay by cheque or make a bank transfer to the club’s bank account.

Anyone wishing details on where to send payments or further information should contact Anne Stewart, OBC secretary, by telephone on 01631 563373 or email obanbowlingclub@gmail.com or Iain Boyd, president, on 07483 234955 or 01631 710722.