LAWN BOWLS
Lawn bowls is truly a sport for all, accessible to all ages and abilities. It offers a wonderful blend of sporting challenge and social activity, with differing levels of competition to suit your preference.
By its very nature, bowls creates and nurtures a wide social circle, which new bowlers very quickly become part of. There are also the additional benefits to be gained from enjoying gentle exercise out in the open air.
Fixtures spread right across the week and across the playing season. Although well-suited to those enjoying their retirement, for those who do work full time there is a regular club evening on Wednesdays as well as many weekend fixtures and club competitions to participate in.
GETTING STARTED
April - July
We welcome new bowlers trying out our beloved game for the first time or experienced bowlers rekindling past interest. At the beginning of the season we have open mornings on Saturdays, 10.30am to 12pm, beginning April 18th and running up until the end of May. We also hold member training sessions every Tuesday morning from 9.50am to 12pm at which new bowlers can also be catered for. All you need is a pair of flat soled shoes, e.g. trainers. We will provide you with bowls.
Saturday (April-May) | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday (April-July) | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
If your interest is piqued, we offer half price membership for new bowlers and a discounted price on club shirts and trousers/shorts. We look forward to seeing you.
OUTDOOR ROLL-UPS
April - September
Roll-ups are informal, friendly sessions where everybody that pitches up is guaranteed a game. Games may be arranged as pairs, triples or fours, as numbers dictate, with teams drawn by lot. Usually played over 14 ends, it provides a good-natured, sociable game of around 2 hours duration. An 'umbrella' competition adds a gentle competitive element, with a trophy awarded to the highest ranked bowler come the end of the season.
Monday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
If you are an experienced bowler and would like to come to the club and join in a game then simply come along to a roll-up session half an hour before the advertised start time and introduce yourself to whoever happens to be nearest.
SHORT MAT BOWLS
October - March
Short mat is an indoor variant of bowls played on a significantly shorter length rink within the confines of the clubhouse. Games are typically arranged as fours with teams drawn by lot. Usually played over 8 ends, it provides good-natured, short format games. Typically, each person plays two games during an afternoon session. Several competitions and a season-spanning 'umbrella' give the chance to compete for a place on the honours board!
Wednesday | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
If you fancy giving short mat a try then come along to a roll-up session. Come to the clubhouse at the advertised start time and say hello. Just remember to bring some clean, flat-soled shoes.
