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The 2026 season is now underway with league games on the green most evenings of the week. So why not come along and support your local club whilst enjoying a drink (or two) from the bar. 

Our next competition of the year is The Steward's Cup on Sunday 24 May starting at 12 noon. This competition is open to everyone - both members and non-members. It will be a round robin format with the top 4 then going through to semi-finals. Handicaps will be given to less experienced bowlers so why not come along and give it a go! To enter please put your name on the entry form on the Bowling noticeboard in the Members' Room at the club. If you are unsure where that is, just ask at the bar. Entry is £4 payable on the day. Refreshments will be available to be purchased on the day. Please arrive by 11.45 to ensure a prompt start. 

Our first competition of the year the Green Opening/Easter Cup was held on Sunday 12 April. Club President Terry Lawless officially opened the green by bowling the first bowl of the season. Some initial rustiness was superseded by a beautifully smooth delivery from Terry. He'll deny it but has he been fitting in some quiet practice? Terry is pictured in what can only be described as a classic bowling pose. 

The competition itself was a straight knock-out competition with no handicaps. A typical cool April day featuring a mixture of strong winds, rain, sunshine and a couple of hail showers saw a great turnout of 32 competitors vying for the trophy. Despite the lack of handicaps some brilliant bowling in the early rounds from our newer bowlers resulted in wins over more experienced players - well done to you all! 

As the showers stopped and the sun came out the semi finals were both closely fought games with Mark Regan and Stan Matley falling at that stage to Chris Marsden and Mike Lucas respectively. Mark and Stan are pictured with their winnings. In the final Mike started strongly to pull away into a commanding lead only for Chris to claw his way back into it with some excellent bowling. In a tight finish Mike just edged it to claim the win. Mike and Chris are pictured with the trophy.  

Dates for our other 2026 competitions are:

Graham Hill Trophy                         Sunday 12 July

Merit Cup                                                Sunday 6 September                                          

Floodlit Pairs                                       Friday 18 September         

In addition we will be holding the Inter-team Trophy for our club league teams to enter. Qualifying  is on Sunday 3 May &  Sunday 17 May with the Finals Day on Sunday 14 June

ANY NEW BOWLERS OUT THERE?

If anyone is interested in joining the bowling section to play either in one of our league teams or perhaps as a social bowler please contact either Mike Lucas on 07746 876947 or Jane Lucas on 07593 349964.