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Welsh Government announcement 28/01/2022

January 28, 2022 | Comments Off

Following the Welsh Government announcement this afternoon, from 28th January, restrictions to outdoor events and gatherings will be removed as Wales completes move to Alert level 0. • From 28th January, Wales will return to Alert Level 0, meaning there will be no restrictions on gathering or number limits for indoor activity • Clubs and operates must still carry out a COVID risk assessment of your club or facility in order to mitigate the risk of spreading Coronavirus • Face-covering rules will remain in force with the exception of hospitality settings such as restaurants, pubs, cafes and nightclubs • The
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Welsh Government announcement 14/01/2022

January 14, 2022 | Comments Off

Following the Welsh Government announcement this afternoon, from 15th January, restrictions to outdoor events and gatherings will change, where by 500 people can participate and 500 can spectate. Other dates to highlight are the following; • From 22nd January, Outdoor Restrictions will return to Alert Level 0 • From 28th January, Wales will return to Alert Level 0, meaning there will be no restrictions on gathering or number limits for indoor activity – This is on the condition if the downward trend of cases continues • Clubs and operates must still carry out a COVID risk assessment of your club
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Welsh Government announcement 22/12/2021

December 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Following the Welsh Government announcement this afternoon, Wales will move to Alert Level 2 from Sunday 26th December at 6am. (Wales Coronavirus Control Plan – https://gov.wales/coronavirus-control-plans ). This will result in regulations being reintroduced, which will include the following; • 2-meter social distance must be maintained at all times • Face masks to be worn inside • One-way systems in facilities and clubs have to be put in place • A limit on gathering and organised activities – maximum 30 people indoors and 50 people outdoor • No spectators permitted • Implement a Track & Trace system • Carry out
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Welsh Government Announcement- 10th December

December 10, 2021 | Comments Off

Following The Welsh Government announcement this afternoon, we would like to remind all clubs of the safety precautions they should take to mitigate risk. Wear a face covering inside – This can be taken off while on the green Carry out a COVID risk assessment of your club or facility Ensure good hygiene by having cleaning stations around the club Communicate all COVID procedures to your members You can find guidance on the BowlsWales and the National Governing Bodies websites, which is monitored regularly in line with any Welsh Government restrictions.
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Welsh Government Announcement- 6th August 2021

August 6, 2021 | Comments Off

The First Minister has confirmed that Wales will move to full Alert Level 0 this Saturday 7 August. This means that most current legal restrictions will move into guidance, there remain some specific legal protections listed below: Everyone must continue to isolate for 10 days if they have Covid-19 symptoms or if they have a positive test result. Face coverings will continue to be required in most indoor public places in Wales, including on public transport, in shops and in healthcare settings. There will be exemptions for people who cannot wear them, as there are currently. All those responsible for
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WELSH CROWN GREEN BOWLING ASSOCIATION 2021 VET’S MERIT FINAL.

July 15, 2021 | Comments Off

Photo show. Dave Mathias and the fifteen players and Deputy President Jack Hunt. The 2021 Vet’s Merit Final was held this year at Benllech BC. Our host for the day was Immediate Past President, Dave Mathias. The honour is given to the Immediate Past President to host this event in their area and one they look forward to. Qualifying rounds are held in each of the four Crown Green areas ( Flintshire, Glyndwr, Gwynedd and Wrexham) where sixteen progress to the final day. Our Referees were DT Evans, Alan Davies and Arthur Peake. The only lady in the line
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Covid Guidance Update For Lawn Bowls

April 15, 2021 | Comments Off

BowlsWales, WBA and WWBA have been working together over the recent months to ensure guidelines and information to clubs are compliant with any Welsh Government regulations. Return to play guidelines for clubs will be released next week and can be found on BowlsWales and WBA & WWBA websites. These guidelines will be in accordance with the anticipated Welsh Government announcement on 23/04 permitting outdoor organised activity of up to 30 people to take place from Monday 26th April. Key information for clubs is as follows; Travel should be minimised but any travel taken is at a club’s/person’s own risk. Travelling
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COVID-19 easing of restrictions brought forward

April 9, 2021 | Comments Off

BowlsWales and the National Governing Bodies (WBA, WWBA, WIBA, WLIBA, WCGBA, WSMBA) welcome the Welsh Government’s movement to bring forward the easing of restrictions and that in doing so they have sought to prioritise sport and exercise. The Welsh Government have issued a written statement, and due to the improving coronavirus situation in Wales dates for the return of sport have been brought forward. Outdoor Group activity for up to 30 adults can restart from the 26 April, where it had previously been the 3 May. Indoor sporting facilities, including gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools will be able to reopen
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Welsh Government announcement- 26th March

March 26, 2021 | Comments Off

BowlsWales, WBA, WWBA and WCGBA welcome the Welsh Government’s announcement that Organised outdoor children’s activities can resume. This will allow any person under 18 years old to take part in organised outdoor activity. The number of people who can meet outdoors is now a maximum of 6 people from 2 different households. You will find Club guidelines on BowlsWales and NGB websites. In addition, the following areas will be considered as part of the 22 April review, if the public health situation continues to remain positive and vaccination rates continue to increase: Gyms, leisure and fitness facilities Outdoor attractions Outdoor
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Welsh Government announcement, 30th November- Update

November 30, 2020 | Comments Off

Following today’s Welsh Government announcement there is no change to participating in bowls. Leisure facilities (indoors and outdoors) will remain open. The First Minister specifically stated that access to sport facilities was being protected because of the important benefits to mental well-being associated with exercise. There are no changes to the regulations for sport and exercise, except that ice rinks will be closed. However, pubs, cafes, restaurants, and bars will have to close by 6pm and will not be allowed to serve alcohol. You can find our guidelines here.
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