Excellent day at the bowls club
We had an excellent Saturday morning at the City of Ely Bowls Club in Nutholt Lane. Members and visitors enjoyed three competitions played simultaneously throughout the morning.
2023 World Pairs Champions Greg Harlow and Nick Brett were battling against each other in the National pairs.
The Ely team of Greg and Stuart Popple kept the Huntingdon pair of Nick and Louis Baker on their toes and delighted the club supporters. Nick and Louis secured the win and go through to the next round.
Alongside this exciting game Greg’s mum Barbara Harlow triumphed against Janet Buck in the first round of the club’s women’s singles. Both women enjoyed a challenging game with first timer Janet gradually closing the scores but unable to secure the win.
Having taken an early lead, Barbara went on to win and go through to the next round.
More entertainment was provided by Bedford club Kempston and Fakenham Club Gallow playing against each other in the Women’s National Bowls Quarter final.
Both teams played well with Gallow women securing a good win and going through to the semi final.
Not a bad morning’s entertainment. Worth popping in and seeing what your local bowling club has to offer. New players always welcome for both indoor and outdoor bowls.
Pauline Stonehouse, City of Ely Bowls Club
Sign up to NSPCC Number Day
Schools across the East of England are being encouraged to sign up to NSPCC Number Day to help more children engage with and enjoy maths.
Number Day is an annual event aimed at children in nurseries, primary and secondary schools, with teachers and pupils raising vital funds for the NSPCC while having fun with maths.
This year’s event takes place on Friday, February 3, and will see free curriculum-based downloadable activities available to schools across the country to help liven up their lessons while raising funds for the children’s charity.
Johnny Ball, veteran children’s TV presenter and maths enthusiast is supporting the NSPCC’s Number Day too, he said: “The NSPCC’s Number Day is a great way for all children and schools to celebrate the joy of learning mathematics while supporting such a great cause.”
The NSPCC website has suggestions for activities and games children and teachers can enjoy. Once teachers sign up they can find out more about activities, including ‘Dress up for Digits’ where children, pupils and staff can wear an item of clothing on Number Day with a number on it and make a donation to the NSPCC.
The funds raised from this event could help fund NSPCC school’s programs like Speak Out Stay Safe, which teaches children in an age-appropriate way to recognise the signs of abuse and speak out if something is worrying them.
Our school’s team is looking to recruit new Speak Out Stay Safe volunteers throughout January that are passionate about preventing child abuse. Volunteers will deliver workshops in primary schools to years five and six.
If you’re interested in becoming a Speak Out Stay Safe volunteer or learn more about other volunteering opportunities please email volunteerrecruitment@nspcc.org.uk or visit www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/volunteering-nspcc-childline/volunteer-in-schools
If you would like to know more about taking part in the NSPCC’s forthcoming Number Day please visit: www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/charity-fundraising/schools-fundraising-ideas/number-day/
Candia Cross, NSPCC school's service manager for the East of England
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