Friday 18th July 2025 Cloudless skies and warm sunshine greeted members on arrival at Leigh Park, the home of Fareham Bowling Club, for the first of three matches in South Hampshire. Brian, the Club President, sensibly welcomed us on arrival inside the air conditioned clubhouse, and the bar was open for those who declined the offer of tea and coffee from the ladies of the club. As the club had a league fixture later in…
Sunday, 13th July 2025 Friends were delighted to mark a 90-year milestone with Fosseway Bowls Club. Although the heat had eased slightly, the sun remained in full force, accompanied by a welcome gentle breeze. John Thompson once again led as Friends’ Captain of the Day, no doubt hoping for a win today. The bar, cheerfully managed by Brian, was kept busy, and we were kindly treated to savoury rolls — a welcome snack to tide…
Saturday 12th July 2025 ☀️ On one of the hottest days of the year, Friends gathered at lunchtime at Thringstone Bowling Club, where Secretary Mick Carrington extended a warm welcome. The bar was at the ready, serving a range of cooling refreshments, while club members—some of whom were later to play—generously provided savouries and a splendid assortment of homemade cakes. 👥 Captain of the Day for Friends, John Thompson, took charge of operations, although he…
The Friends of English Bowling played Wilstead Bowls Club on Sunday 29th June to celebrate their 40th Anniversary, we received a very warm welcome from Pat Geary before the start of the game. The club have been great supporters of Bowls Bedfordshire, 4 of their members being County Presidents, Jean Tait was the EWBA President, and she was also The European Bowls Union President and Pat Geary was also the Eastern Counties President. 13 Counties…
Saturday 28th June The visit to Flitwick Bowls Club took place a year later than planned due to scheduling commitments on both sides, but we were delighted to finally join them in celebrating their impressive 100-year milestone. We were warmly welcomed by Club Secretary Sue Taylor, who greeted us with tea, rolls, and the welcome gesture of an open bar. Although the green had suffered from disease over the winter, considerable efforts had been made…
Monday 23rd June 2025 We were greeted at the gate by Vice Chairman Peter who was running the day for Wellesbourne. A good selection of rolls was on offer for lunch and the whole event was very well organised. We were privileged to be the first of the club’s celebration matches and local dignitaries were on hand to show their support for the club. The local press photographer Rob Lavers took lots of shots during…
Sunday 22nd June 2025 On a much cooler day than of late, the Friends gathered in Broadway for a match against the men of the Three Counties Bowling Association led by well- known Friends member John Bates, their 2025 President. The Broadway club, led by their President Sue Davies, made us very welcome and the green was in perfect condition for our game. After the usual formalities and photographs, the match got underway and a…
Saturday 21st June The first match of a busy weekend in the Cotswolds was a return visit to Chipping Campden BC, 15 years after the Friends last visited to celebrate the club’s centenary in 2010. On a warm but initially sunless day we were welcomed to the club by Match Secretary Roger and Captain of the Day Terry. The club has a spacious clubhouse and an excellent green, and, after sampling some delicious bacon rolls,…