With the club celebrating its 40th anniversary this season, the committee decided as one way of commemorating the event, to purchase two new sets of gates to the green. The old ones were, to say the least, on the way out.

When founder member Trevor Poole passed away last December, the family decided rather than purchase a bench in his memory, they would pay for one of the sets of gates.

Last week, the gates were duly ensconced in their new home, and they really do look magnificent. Painted in green, they have the initials SBC in gold leaf and caricatures of a lady bowler and a gentleman bowler, likewise in gold leaf.

They set everything off, and I am sure will be a talking point during the games.

The committee would like to express their thanks to the Poole family for their donation of the gates. A plate in memory of Trevor has also been put on them.

One little problem has arisen, though. The question has been posed as to who are the two bowlers that sat for the caricatures on the gates. Graham, John and myself had some fun the other day suggesting various people, and have come up with who we think resembles them the most.

Just for a bit of a giggle, here is another quiz for all you quiz buffs. Get down to the green, have a look at the gates, then tell me who you think most resembles the caricatures. I am sure if anyone gets the same answer as the three of us did, we will come up with a suitable prize for them, but the two names must agree with our selection.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Once again a couple of people thought they had escaped my poison pen when they had their birthdays last week and there was no mention in the Observer. I told you I like people to have a false sense of security.

Last Saturday was party time for Oliver Lee Dugmore. That little boy who used to bowl ever so well down at the green celebrated his 18th with a party at the RAOB Club. It certainly makes you feel older when you realise all the youngsters are now of voting age.

Mark you, mum Amanda certainly was feeling the strain more than a little the next day; her excuse that it was just a head cold was not accepted. Bamps John managed to keep off the whisky, well at least until after nine o'clock. Then he made up for lost time. He said he was trying to find out if he could feel as bad as he did the other week, when he over imbibed at Graham Poole's.

Nan Gloria was trying to keep level-headed all night. Nobody could understand why, until the cat was let out of the bag - Gloria was celebrating the next day. I am too much of a gentleman to say how old she was, but certainly I always defer to the older generation.

Anyway, to both of you, hope the hangovers were not too bad, and you both had great birthdays.

MANAGEMENT MEETING

A reminder to all committee members that the management meeting is on Sunday at 6 pm. A number of issues need to be sorted out, so a full turn out if possible please.

LUCKY WINNER

Lucky winner of Place the Face No. 6 was Gladys Irvine from the happy whisters crowd, who correctly identified 'Kiltie' as being yours truly.

Her name was drawn from the hat by Don Howells.

PLACE THE FACE NO. 7

Obviously a good number of you folks have good memories. You must have, to notice the little cutie was none other than Ann Lewis as a 'very young girl'. She has worn well, don't you think?

Quite a large entry for this one, so again names will be drawn next week.

By the way, a warm welcome to the game, to all our fellow bowlers from Tenby who have joined the fun.

PLACE THE FACE NO. 8

Another easy peasy one this week, I reckon. Although obviously taken when he was quite young, he has not changed that much. The only clue - if you really need one - is 'Do you need a double take'.

I look forward to the 'phone going crazy on this one.

BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED

I am gobsmacked, I really thought that members would 'phone in droves to put their names down for the schools coaching scheme.

Surely it is not the cost of £13 that is putting people off, I cannot believe that.

Is it a case of, 'Well I would like to, but I am sure there will be plenty of others'?

Well, let me tell you, so far there have been just two names entered for the course, which will mean that we as a club cannot participate, which in turn will mean that the 72 children from Saundersfoot School who have said they would like to learn the game, will not be able to come along.

We must have at least eight qualified coaches. At the moment the club has four.

Come on now folks, it is a great opportunity to give something back to the kids. It will only mean an hour on a Monday and a Tuesday morning for a couple of weeks. Surely we can rustle up at least half-a-dozen coaches.

Remember, when the course is completed, you get for your £13 your membership for a year, a metal lapel badge, a certificate of qualification and your coaching manual. Not bad value, plus you are then a qualified coach, able to help not just children, but other adults also.

Please, please, don't let the kids or the club down, give us a call. There is a meeting between the area coaching officer and all interested parties on Tuesday, March 12, at 7.30 pm, in the pavilion, when details of the actual training course will be discussed. Would as many as possible please make the effort to come along.

WHIST EVENING

The tournament fortnight at Heatherton caused a couple to miss their evening of fun and frolics, but there were still seven-and-a-half tables running at the weekly whist drive.

Fending off all-comers to take top honours was R. Baggott. First lady was E. Fryett, while second was M. Whittaker. Jim Rose was first gent, with E. Pendlebury second.

Top scorer in the first half was G. Irvine, while the booby went to W. Thomas and longest sitter was H. Gough.

The raffle prizes went to L. Waters and R. Jones.

NARROW BIAS