125 Years of Bowling in Forest Hill

The Forest Hill Bowling Club is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year, and they will be hosting three Special Celebration Matches plus other events throughout the summer season.

Bowls is a sport and pastime for everyone. You can make new friends at the Club and spend summer afternoons and evenings in safe and pleasant surroundings.

For those who have not bowled before or who have limited experience, the Club can provide the assistance of its qualified bowls coaches.

Their outdoor season starts on Saturday 20th April and runs until Sunday 22nd September. From the beginning of May, they meet for practice, skills and coaching on Tuesdays and Fridays at 5pm.

The Club’s members play matches on Wednesday afternoons, Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Why not pop along to try bowls for yourself?

Address: 28 Wynell Road, Forest Hill, SE23 2LW
Website: www.foresthill-bowling-club.com

Forest Hill Bowling Club

Would you like to play outdoor lawn bowls this summer? We are looking for both new bowlers and those with previous experience to join us this season.

Bowls is a game for men and women of all ages and sporting abilities. Participation promotes good health and offers the opportunity to make new friends. Coaching (by qualified coaches) and support can be provided for those wanting to start learning the game.

From mid April until the end of September, Forest Hill Bowling Club will hold club evenings on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5pm. League matches against other clubs are held on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings, with friendly matches held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Come along to the green and club house in Wynell Road, off Mayow Road.

For more information email peterharris1955 [at] hotmail.com

Anyone for Table Tennis?

A table tennis table has now been installed in the Horniman Triangle between the cafe and the sandpit. This was funded by the Forest Hill Ward assembly following a bid from the Forest Hill Society.

Please come along and give it a try!

Wacky Olympics - Saturday 20th August - Mayow Park

Information has been sent to us regarding a fun local event in a few weeks time, and all for a good cause....



Wacky Olympics – Mayow Park, Saturday August 20



Lewisham’s first ever Wacky Olympics – a family sports day with a funny twist

Date: 20th August

Location: Mayow Park, Sydenham (SE26)



Bring your trainers and winning attitude and join us for fun, laughter and games to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Take part in the space hopper and two people sack races. Get stuck together and go under in twin limbo & many many more silly competitions for the whole family.



Time: Opening ceremony for the Games begins at 12pm and ends at 3pm. To get involved in the games, contestants are encouraged arrive earlier to register.





Other activities include:

· Bouncy castle

· Food and refreshments

· Beat the goalie

· Face painting and arts and crafts and nail art

· A raffle



Entry for the games: £3 adults. £2 for children

Concessions: none





WHY I AM ORGANISING THIS EVENT

I’m a 33-year old L&Q resident from Forest Hill, who, had a clean bill of health and used to go to the gym 5 days a week. I was working as an Associate TV Producer for C4 until September 2009, when I was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukaemia after going to Lewisham Hospital for a routine blood test. On diagnosis, I was given a 20-40% chance of survival and spent four months in hospital isolation receiving chemotherapy. I’ve had to give up working to have 2.5 years of cancer treatment have had 72 blood transfusions to stay alive. Without the help of Macmillan Cancer Support, I would have probably lost my home. To show my enormous gratitude for the financial generosity received from the charity, I want to raise money for Macmillan Cancer to help other families affected by this disease.

Where is the money going to:

I aim to raise £5000 which will to Macmillan Cancer Support. In the process of trying to restrict the funds to local Macmillan services to support local people affected by cancer.



Alternatively you a can make a donation on

http://www.justgiving.com/Bengu-Shail0

Football Crazy

Maybe you had too many mince pies at Christmas, or maybe you would just like to make some new friends and kick a ball around. Either way, there are two new groups setting up locally, one for adults and the other for kids.

Sunday Kickabout

Sunday, 30 January at Mayow Park
Various contributors to local forum SE23.com are planning an informal kickabout for adults in Mayow Park. See this thread for further information.

Jumpers for Goalposts

Saturday, 29th January 10:00-11:30 at Blythe Hill Fields
Local parents Emily and Ian are organising the first of what will hopefully be a regular Saturday morning activity. Meet at the flat area near the adventure playground for the chance to meet other families in the area and for the kids to have a good, old fashioned kick around. Contact Emily on 07967 836 018 or emilyseed@hotmail.com or Ian on 07908 907 122 or ianmc5@hotmail.com for further details.