An Historical Overview |
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1966 - 1979 |
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| 1966
The Association who had been touring Wales on alternate years since before
the First World War through a domestic dispute within the W.B.A. found
themselves without opponents. This was resolved by holding an independent
tour.
1967 For the final time a W.B.A. team toured against the L&SCBA and although a verbal invitation was offered for us to tour in 1968 it was never confirmed. 1968 Inaugural Tour to Wales against the Welsh Private Greens B.A. Thus as one door closed another opened to establish the camaraderie that is still evident in this new century with our annual competition for the coveted "Croeso Cup". 1970 75th anniversary. The Earl of Lonsdale accepted office as Patron. 3000 commemoration lapel badges were struck. The Midland Counties Game was played with 14 rinks. 1972 Indoor Section formed, finally getting off the ground, having been muted since 1966. 1974 Indoor Challenge Shield presented by Past President Bill Rayment. 1975 Hon Vice Presidents' Fund formed. To help improve finances of the Association. 1976 The Great Drought and many clubs nearly lost their Greens, through water restrictions. 1977 Queens Jubilee Year. Association Secretary Eric Crosbie became President of the EBA. 1979 Greens Insurance scheme started by L&SCBA, 25 clubs joined in first year. |
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