Vernon Lewis

It’s my fault. I should never have listened to that stupid boy in the first place.

“Vernon,” he said, “if you want your writing career to be a success you have to engage with social media.”

“Social media,” I replied, “what’s that when it’s at home then?”

I was sorry I asked because

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Updated 07-05-2015 at 08:20 PM by Vernon Lewis

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According to Raymond I should be exploring the outer reaches of sporting research in my blog. He makes it sound a bit like an episode of Star Trek. Apparently sports psychology is the future for aspiring champions like Raymond. He even quoted a Guinness advert that tells everyone to ‘believe’ (he didn’t say ‘believe what’ mind). After a few pints of Guinness most of our members would probably believe ...

Updated 27-03-2015 at 08:54 PM by Vernon Lewis

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In my father’s day the great attraction of bowls was, and I quote:

“Vernon boy, its cheap as chips!”

How times have changed. My father must be turning in his grave up the allotment.
Nowadays lots of clubs have their own different coloured tops just like football teams. Some even change them every other year!

I can still vividly recall the day my father handed me my first ...

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Vern has just been encouraged to write a blog that will ride on the popularity of Fifty Shades.
It's mainly unchartered waters for Vern or at least waters he hasn't fished in for years!
However he's given it a go but as a new member he does not wish to give offence to any existing members.
If you wish to read it please visit this link:
http://verns-lawn-bowls-tips.blogspo...ndda-grey.html

Updated 10-03-2015 at 02:09 PM by Editor

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Hello again, Vernon Lewis, Top Skip, here.


Today I’m going to explain why:

• (i) this particular coach thinks using two fingers is acceptable on the bowling green and
• (ii) how Brylcreem can give you the edge in a tight match.

When I started bowling as a young lad I had to be very careful what hand signals I used on the green. Most of the bowlers in those days ...

Updated 10-03-2015 at 02:10 PM by Editor

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