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. If that weren't enough, there are 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 working full time, there is a regular club evening on Wednesdays as well as many weekend fixtures and club competitions to participate in.
COACHING
April - July
If you fancy giving bowls a try then come along to one of our regular training sessions during the outdoor season. These sessions would be ideal for anyone without previous experience but who is interested in playing bowls. One of our qualified coaches will guide you through the basics and get you started.
Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
You are welcome to just turn up, whether that's for some introductory coaching or just to have a chat and look around. If you would like to participate, it would be helpful to get in touch beforehand so that we can tailor an introductory session for you. Please be aware that if you haven't pre-arranged a session you may have to share a coach's time with other members attending the session. Do remember to wear or bring some flat-soled shoes!
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 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 | 1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday | 1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
If you fancy giving short mat a try then come along to a roll-up session. Come to the clubhouse half an hour before the advertised start time and say hello. Just remember to bring some clean, flat-soled shoes.
