Bowls

March 2025

SEDATE BOWLS CAN STILL BE COMPETITIVE

Bowls might appear to be the most relaxed of sports, but it can still be competitive – and members of Claygate Bowls Club always enjoy a win. Last season saw some great competition, with trophies awarded to winners during an end-of-season supper night at the Hare and Hounds pub.

The club is steadily growing and always welcoming to new members at its tranquil and leafy base in the grounds of Wingham Court on Oaken Lane. It is an exceedingly friendly village club that enjoys sociable, relaxed bowling, with informal practice sessions (roll ups) and for the more competitive, internal club competitions as well as friendly matches against other local clubs. For those preferring to practise by themselves or with friends, the greens are open most afternoons and evenings during the season.

The club is holding two open days to give potential members a chance to look around, chat to existing members and, most importantly, have a go. All are welcome to call in at the Wingham venue on Wednesday May 7 at any time between 2.30pm and 4.30pm or between 5.30pm and 7pm; or on Saturday May 17 between 2.30pm and 5pm.

There is no fee or special dress requirement – just wear comfortable clothing and so􀀴ft, flat-soled footwear (trainers are fine) as the club will provide all the equipment and encouragement needed.

For information please email Claire and Dave at claygatebowls@gmail.com or visit https://www.claygatebowls.bowlsclub.net/

source: Claygate Courier, March 2025 issue, page 21

March 2024

CLUB INVITES VILLAGERS TO GIVE BOWLS A TRY

Claygate's Lawn Bowls Club is looking for new adult members to boost numbers, with both beginners and experienced players very welcome.

The friendly club is based within the grounds of Wingham Court on Oaken Lane and is holding two open days in May, allowing anyone interested to look around, chat to members and have a go. The drop-in sessions are on Wednesday May 8 between 5.30pm and 8pm and Saturday May 11 between 2.30pm and 5.30pm.

During the week the club holds friendly “roll ups”, which are informal practice sessions, as well as internal competitions and friendly matches against other local clubs.

There is no fee or special dress requirement – just comfortable clothing and soft, flat-soled footwear (trainers will suffice); the club will provide all the equipment and encouragement you need.

For information, please email Claire and Dave at Claygatebowls@gmail.com or go to our website www.claygatebowls.bowlsclub.net

source: Claygate Courier, March 2024 issue, page 17