Notice of AGM - Sunday 23rd August at 2.30pm
The 2020 AGM will be held on the above date.
A quorum of 30 persons is required, so please attend if possible. We would be obliged if you could inform us if you wish to attend the meeting in order to assist in the setting out the room. All necessary measures will be taken to ensure your safety at the event, including social distancing, temperature checks and hand sanitizers etc.
If you are a sponsor requiring a player for your team or if you would like to be put in touch with a team, please contact the office. We will be happy to help. Please do not give up on the club - we will meet your needs.
Please rejoin this season - the club is relying on all our members!
Full details of the AGM, an update on the building purchase, financial, and section reports have been emailed or posted to all members. If you have not received these reports, please telephone or email the office and leave a message with your contact details and they will be sent to you.
Contact - 01236 428641 and leave a message
or email admin@coatbridgeibc.co.uk
Update from SIBA on Return To Bowling
Monday 14th September
The SIBA Executive Committee has now published guidance for Clubs on how they anticipate a Return to Indoor Bowling after the lockdown caused by COVID-19.
This guidance has been prepared based on the Scottish Government’s Route Map and in consultation with Indoor Bowling Centres, SIBA Executive Committee, our partners and stakeholders.
The document (Click on the link below to read in full) has been sent to the Scottish Government and sportscotland and feedback has been received. It will be updated as we move to different phases of the Scottish Government guidelines.
Please remember all advice and guidance in our 'Return to Indoor Bowling Guidelines' is superseded by that of the Scottish Government. You can find out the latest general advice on their website. The next Government review date is anticipated to be around Thursday 30 July.
The SIBA Executive Committee currently believe that Indoor Bowling Clubs should be aiming for a return of competitive play in their clubs for Monday 14th September (there is a Government review date on Thursday 10th September) though each club will be able to recommence once the Scottish Government has authorised the start of Indoor Sports using their Route Map.
Further information about the way forward for our club will follow as soon as possible.
BIG LOTTERY BONANZA - 15th June 2020
During this very difficult and demanding time it would be great to get some good news - well here it is!
You will recall that a local community group Cliftonville & Coatdyke Community Group, with the full backing of the club directors, was set up to purchase the building and car park from North Lanarkshire Council. After nearly two years of hard work they have finally succeeded.
The Scottish Land Fund on behalf of the National Lottery Community fund have granted the group £190,690.
This wonderful grant will cover the cost of purchasing the building and car park, Lawyers fees, new disabled facilities,
some immediate repairs and the creation of a part-time Development Officer post for 1 year.
This is great news for Coatbridge Indoor Bowling Club going forward into our 50th anniversary year.
The club now becomes the 'anchor tenant' with a long term lease guaranteed and it secures the club's future in the long term. We can look forward to working with the new community group to tackle the many projects to upgrade the facilities.
The building will now be available to all local residents and it is the group's intention to provide some much needed social events for members.
If you would like any further information on the club feel free to contact us by email or telephone.
David Blades
President
Coatbridge Indoor Bowling Club
Welcome to Coatbridge Indoor Bowling Stadium
This website will be used to update members and visitors on what is happening in the club.
If you are interested in joining the club or would like to hold a function in our Clifton Suite please call or drop into the club and have a look around our facilities with no obligation. If you would like to hire a meeting room or conference facilities please do not hesitate to contact us on 01236 428641 or email admin@coatbridgeibc.co.uk
Please take the time to browse the website and hope you find it informative.
WANT TO TRY BOWLS?
Free Coaching
A new year a new challenge? Fed up with the telly?
Why not get out and "TRY BOWLS"
Never played before?
Don't worry, we can supply coaching,
bowls and shoes all free of charge.
We also have FREE coaching classes.
Come along for all or any of the classes,
which are being run by our accredited Scottish Coach
15th June 2020
Latest News on purchase of building by Community group - see above.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Check out the Community/Social groups currently using the facility
Bowling
We have an eight rink bowling green with a new playing surface and one rink is always kept free for public use.
Shoes and bowls can be hired free of charge so why not come along and have a go. Coaching can be arranged
on request.
Bowling is for all ages, so why not bring along your son or daughter, grandchildren or grandparents!
Tea Room
Our Tea Room is open from September to April
- 9.30am to 3.00pm.
We serve Breakfasts,
Tea & Scones,
Snacks and Light Lunches
at very competitive prices.
We are happy to open later for High Teas or Dinners on request.
Clifton Suite
We have an excellent Function Suite which is available for Weddings, Christenings, Funerals, Seminars or any other function.
The suite can accommodate up to 150 people (depending on event)and has a large dance floor, bar and a changing room
if needed.
