Outdoor Flat Green Bowling and Indoor Short Mat Bowling

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
29/10/2009 13:39

I would like feedback from ANYONE interested in outdoor flat green bowling, and indoor short mat bowling.

If we can get the numbers there may be the possibility of both facilities being operational in the very near future. How far would you travel for such facilities? Do you have your own set of bowls? How often would you use such facilities? If this gets off the ground then there are spin off's like games nights, party nights and visits to and from other bowling clubs in Cyprus.

smwredd


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
29/10/2009 14:02

I am moving to Alsancak in December. I have done indoor short mat bowling so might be interested in joining. Bowls probably too heavy to bring with me so would have to find some after I arrive, keep me posted on progress via email on s_m_wredden@hotmail.com if you like.

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
29/10/2009 14:06

I have lived here for 7 years and this has been talked about on several occassions. In fact sunset beach put down a single lane some while ago. I would play probably 3 times a week and travel as far as is necessary. I don't have my own woods at present but would willingly buy a set at Christmas when I am in England

Jaybee


Joined: 11/11/2008
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
29/10/2009 14:28

was only talking about that this summer about how it would take off and had a discusion with a Greens supplier in UK You wold need a 2 donum plot if it was new build To allow for 9 lanes and changing room/club house.Let me know how you feel after you see what replies you get

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
29/10/2009 14:47

Very interested! My wife and I both played lawn bowls for quite a few years in South Africa. We have our woods here gathering dust! I am a qualified umpire in South Africa. We are in Lapta and would probably be prepared to travel as far as Catalkoy westwards.

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
29/10/2009 15:32

Hi All. Thanks for your replies. In response to s.m.Wredden better bring your bowls with you as there are no bowls suppliers here in the north. "Jaybee" Possibility of a 5 lane outdoor green being built. "matula" your skills could be put to good use and the green may hopefully be built in Lapta. Ask amongst your friends etc see if they would be interested in bowling.Will keep you all posted via this forum.

Ozbey


Joined: 04/03/2009
Posts: 304

Message Posted:
29/10/2009 17:27

Can anyone here build anything flat and level enough? (What's a spirit level?)



Seriously though, I'm sure it would be popular if priced right. The Expat community are mostly of the bowls playing age group and I bet hundreds of them used to play before moving here, not to mention the holiday visitors.



Good luck,

Ozbey.

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
29/10/2009 19:55

I was a keen bowls player and have qualified as both an umpire and a coach. Bowls is not just for old folk by the way.



In our area there is a very large young contingent 12 years and up and some excellent bowlers among them.



I and my family would be very happy to play over in TRNC. It has to be better than a perishing north easterly wind coming over the bowling green wall.



Liz

el-tel


Joined: 02/08/2009
Posts: 66

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 10:05

My Wife and i have never played bowls but would love the oppertunity to learn to play. Terry

ustwo


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 67

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 12:51

We were only talking to somebody about bowling the other day,my husband and I would love to bowl ,hope it happens ....wouldn't mind travelling, nowhere is that far here is it?

Straybearx



Joined: 08/03/2007
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 16:43

Have played a little out door, would travel from Karmi to Lapta / similar distance east

firebreathing


Joined: 20/05/2009
Posts: 47

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 18:05

Hi Nutty Nora



My husband and I live in the Lapta area and would be prepared to travel anywhere West of Girne.

We have not played seriously but would be very interested now that we are living here and have time on our hands.

We dont possess the appropriate footwear or woods but would be prepared to purchase them from the UK if necessary.

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
30/10/2009 18:23

Hi All



We're really pleased with the response so far. We are moving closer to having the short mat up and running in the very near future the outdoor green will take a bit longer. Both facilities will be in the Lapta area. Will keep you posted.

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 13:04

Sounds promising nuttynora. We know a few friends who although they have not previously played are interested in the project.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 13:41

The 'old' Astro supermarket at Alsancak would make an excellent indoor venue

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 16:03

what a cracking idea hippo, you know it will lie empty for ages before someone turns it into a huge yapi market.

The trouble is Cypriot mentality would mean a huge rent would be asked by Mr Astro.

Perhaps if someone was to approach him and suggest that he sets it up as a business, that might work as an all year round venue as a//c is in already

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
31/10/2009 16:53

Like the idea of the Astro. Plenty of parking aswell.



Will be keeping our fingers crossed !!!



Liz

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
01/11/2009 23:52

Hi All



Going on a fact finding trip, to Aphrodite Bowling Club, later this week with a local businessman who is interested in developing the outdoor bowling green. Will let you know the outcome of the visit.



As you can see there has been a good response in this limited forum however there must be lots of people who do not have acces to this web site that would be interested in taking up bowling. So spread the word to your friends. The more interest we can generate the greater the possibility of this project coming to fruition.

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 11:17

Hi nuttynora, Glad things are ticking along. The Aphrodite bowling club---is that in South cyprus? Keep us posted, thanks.

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
02/11/2009 12:17

Hi Matula. Yes Aphrodite bowling club is at Erimi just outside limassol.



They have a web site http://www.aphroditebowls.com/bowling_diary.htm

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
05/11/2009 18:50

Hi All



We went to Aphrodite Bowls Club at Erimi today. The purpose of the visit was so that our businessman could see for himself what building the club entailed. Not sure if you all know what great facilites Aphrodite Bowling Club have, it was perhaps one of the best clubs on the island to show him. He was suitably impressed and is now going to contact a builder to get plans drawn up. Again as soon as we have any more news we will post it here.

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
06/11/2009 09:58

you seem to be doing more than has been done before. As a keen bowler who has been frustrated for 7 years I wish you luck in this venture and look forward to buying some new woods

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
27/11/2009 13:28

Hi Again



This is Cyprus so not surprising that we have hit a snag!!! The guy who was going to lease us the land has changed his mind. However not giving up and are in talks with another fellow. Will keep you posted.

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
27/11/2009 16:56

Why am I not surprised! Pity though. Thanks for you efforts nuttynora.

tonykyte


Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
27/11/2009 18:50

Try Gordon at Celebrity Hotel/Lambusa

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
27/11/2009 20:28

I suggested that to a local 5 years ago. It would be ideal but just didnt know how to go about it and unless that was your job in the UK to building and maintaining an indoor bowling green who on earth would do it cos the locals wouldnt have a clue.

Lambousa Gordon


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 1992

Message Posted:
28/11/2009 12:06

NN,



I'd be very interested in talking about this with you.



Please feel free to contact me on 0533 862 4662.

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 16:40

Nutty Nora



Any news on the indoor bowling green

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
09/01/2010 22:33

Hi all



Still not given up on the project. There are another 2 interested parties and we hope to have talks with them in the coming week. Again I will keep you posted.

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 15:44

Hi all



Had a meeting today with one of the interested parties. Venue that we looked at is the ideal setting in which to build the green. Now looking to see if anyone is interested in making a small investment in this venture. If you are please call me on 0533 886 1724

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 16:19

What happened to Astro?

Checkmate


Joined: 31/08/2008
Posts: 140

Message Posted:
12/01/2010 23:18

Can you reveal where the green is to be put?

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
13/01/2010 00:43

Don't make it too far West & I don't think it will do well here in the height of summer. Far better in Winter, Spring & Autumn.

birdyblaster


Joined: 19/10/2009
Posts: 131

Message Posted:
13/01/2010 02:48

Message 30



nuttynora



im sure if you are such a believer in this venture you shouldnt need any investors from cyp44,i read it as you was offering a service and a great day out for all,its a investment on your behalf,VENTOUR. but i suppose i can understand your worries about investing your money into somthing in north cyprus,and hoping the ex pats will use and make this venture work,after all the interest shown,,but come on,we all know north cyprus and the dreamers living here,no 1 wants to put there money where there BIG mouths are..DO THEY? thank god im not bowler. but i think what a great idea.

susanstrud



Joined: 22/09/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
13/01/2010 23:41

I played competitive ten pin bowling for 20 years until 1997,when I took early retirement .I am left with swollen knees which I think is because of this sport but I would like to do bowls if there becomes a facility here.Not sure if I would take to it ! Any opinions from the experts as to whether my ten pin bowling experience would help!

kind regards,Sue.

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 18:42

Birdyblaster



I would appreciate if you would refrain from commenting on this thread unless you have something worthwhile to contribute.

Thank you.

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 18:50

susanstrud



Unfortunately having played ten pin bowling will not aid you in playing outdoor/shortmat green bowling. But if

this venture gets off the ground we would love you to join as I'm sure you would enjoy the game.



Scruff



The green, if built, will be in the Lapta area. There will be sunshades at each end and if floodlights are installed we shall be able to play after the sun has gone down. The bowling has worked very well in the south of the island which has a host of clubs, and I see no good reason why it should not work here.

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 20:37

Re message 35 Susanstrud. At our club in South Africa an Austrian couple joined who were skittles players. It took a long time to calm down their delivery and they were in the ditch more often than not but they persevered and both became quite good green bowlers. Pace is not all that is needed.

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
21/03/2010 12:20

Hi All



In case you missed the update. Project has NOT come off the rails. Talks taking place end of March and we have investors. Now all we need is an idea of numbers of potential members. Either contact us via this forum or email blueboycyprus@hotmail.co.uk or tel 05338861724. Will keep you all posted.

Poodledog


Joined: 20/11/2009
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
22/03/2010 17:45

Just recently moved to Karasiyaka, complete with set of woods and, ALTHOUGH A NOVICE, would love to find somewhere to play. Has there been any development since "Nuttynora" first posted item? Any replies would be useful. Note new email address: peterwills45@hotmail.com.

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 10:03

Hi All



Just to let you all know that we have started a facebook page - Bowling Flat Green Trnc.

briano


Joined: 05/05/2009
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 11:45

There are currently four Bowls Clubs in the south; the one mentioned, at Erimi, two located in Pafos and one in Coral Bay (15km from Pafos). Two more clubs will be opening shortly: a new club in Coral Bay (May) and one in Chlorakas (November), not far away. All but one are owned by Hotels.



In addition, the Athena Hotel, in Pafos has 22 rinks and hosts many friendly games form visisting UK clubs - as do the other clubs. The Atehna hosted the European Championships in 2007 and 2009 and will be holding the Atlantic Championships in 2011 and the Champion of Champion event in 2012. For a small island, Cyprus has done wonderfully well in attracting major world championships.



I am sure there would be a BIG take up if facilites were available in the north.

tiff60


Joined: 27/04/2009
Posts: 12

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 13:14

I Discussed this with a chap last week, he suggested that the Stumble Inn / Filling Staion would make a good club house and the land in front could be made into bowling greens .

leylandlad


Joined: 15/11/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 15:46

Very interested in this thread.



Nuttynora please feel free to email me on martin_cosycottage@yahoo.co.uk . I (like you) am looking at possibly setting up a Flat Green Club in the north.



I have several plots of land earmarked for possible purchase and development and maybe we could work together on the project???



am over in NC next week (29th) March and if I can get it off the ground then i will be doing in the Girne area.



Thanks

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
23/03/2010 18:18

Hi All



What a good response from such a small forum. So far 29 people have expressed in interest in bowling.

Check out the facebook page Bowling Flat Green Trnc.

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
24/03/2010 12:28

Never played bowls but have played boules which is great. Would be interested in playing bowls. Why not combine it with a boules court, this does not need much space and is also played on fine gravel so would not need much maintainance.

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
24/03/2010 15:24

http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&ref=mb#!/profile.php?id=100000920321844&ref=mf



the link to the facebook bowling TRNC

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 16:50

Hi All



Just a quick update email address changed to trncbowling@hotmail.com



Number of potential members now stands at 41.



Would appreciate if you could ask friends who are interested in playing to contact us.

leylandlad


Joined: 15/11/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 17:37

keep up the good work Yvonne!!!

Jetski


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 584

Message Posted:
13/04/2010 19:36

Now that the auction has moved up the road, wouldn't the old lambousa auction room be a good area for indoor short mat? Just a thought.

russler


Joined: 04/09/2009
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 16:52

Never played because we did not have the time in the UK, here we do! We hope this gets of the ground and if so we will be joining no matter what! Really wish you luck in pulling it all together.

leylandlad


Joined: 15/11/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
21/04/2010 17:11

potential members now up to 45 i believe!!!!!



lets get that up in to 3 figures as quickly as possible and hopefully that will mean a venue being built??



ADVERT in the Lambousa Theatre Companies latest programme which is out tomorrow, a flyer being distributed by the British Residents Society and a link to a questionnaire to be posted on this very web site tomorrow (as long as Izzet approves it first)!!!



Things really are looking like they could take shape, right, who has got any money!!!!!!!

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
30/04/2010 10:45

Hi All



Quick update. Project still on course, land being looked at and number of potential members up to 79.

briano


Joined: 05/05/2009
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
30/04/2010 11:11

If you need ant advice on costs etc. of setting up a bowls club in Cyprus, I am sure there are bowlers in the south who could give you some advice. The new Coral Bay club opens on Sunday; very impressive 40m x 40m, eight rink green.



SKY will be broadcasting an All (British) Star bowls event from Pafos 21-23 Sepetmber, first prize £25,000 I am told. 2011 Pafos hosts the World Bowls Atlantic Championship (not sure which part of the Atlantic, Cyprus is in?) and 2012 World Bowls Champion of Champions event.

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 20:00

Hi Briano Had a look at the new green. Very impressive. We are just about to purchase land and start the build. We used to bowl from the Phaethon. When we are up n running you must come up for a game.

briano


Joined: 05/05/2009
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 20:22

Yes, I have moved from Aliathon to play there; restaurant/bar should be completed by end of June.



i wish you well with your project, it is a major task, but you know that!

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 20:14

Hi all



Project is still alive. I know we hav'nt posted for ages but we had a few snags. Things are finally coming together and in the next couple of weeks we will be in a position to tell you more. Green will be built in the Lapta area. If you have friends who are interested please let them know. So far we have over 80 people interested in playing.



trncbowling@hotmail.com

Temomed


Joined: 22/07/2010
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
01/09/2010 21:04

My wife and I spend about 3 months a year in our appart. in Girne.

We are also members of a local bowls club in uk. Very interested

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
04/09/2010 12:42

Hi Terry



I have added your names to our database. You can check this forum periodically for updates or check out our facebook page



http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&ref=mb#!/profile.php?id=100000920321844&ref=mf



you can also contact us on email at



trncbowling@hotmail.com

nuttynora


Joined: 29/05/2009
Posts: 118

Message Posted:
06/10/2010 17:18

Hi all you Bowlers. A little update - I know it seems as though it's taking forever to get this green built but I ask that you just have a little more patience. Things are going in the right direction.