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Bowls: Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club have a packed schedule to mark their 100th anniversary

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th Apr 2024 at 09:00

Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club are celebrating their centenary and it’s guaranteed to be a right royal year. That’s because one of the clubs they are playing to mark their anniversary are the Royal Household at Windsor Castle. That match... Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club are celebrating their centenary and it’s guaranteed to be a right royal year. That’s because one of the clubs they are playing to mark their anniversary are the Royal Household at Windsor Castle. That match... Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club are celebrating their centenary and it’s guaranteed to be a right royal year. That’s because one of the clubs they are playing to mark their anniversary are the Royal Household at Windsor Castle. That match...

Bowls: Stroud Bowls Club chairman Peter Williams in call for more support

Roger Jackson Mon, 22nd Aug 2022 at 12:00

Peter Williams has been playing for Stroud Bowls Club for 39 years. Now 69, he’s the club’s chairman, president, bar manager and competitions secretary. Unsurprisingly, that keeps him rather busy, but, equally unsurprisingly,... Peter Williams has been playing for Stroud Bowls Club for 39 years. Now 69, he’s the club’s chairman, president, bar manager and competitions secretary. Unsurprisingly, that keeps him rather busy, but, equally unsurprisingly,... Peter Williams has been playing for Stroud Bowls Club for 39 years. Now 69, he’s the club’s chairman, president, bar manager and competitions secretary. Unsurprisingly, that keeps him rather busy, but, equally unsurprisingly,...

Bowls: Captain's Log: Les Andrews, Cirencester Bowls Club men's section

Roger Jackson Tue, 31st May 2022 at 09:00

Les Andrews started playing bowls some 15 years ago and he admitted he became “quite addicted” to the sport. So much so that he’s now in his sixth season as captain of the men’s section at Cirencester Bowls Club and... Les Andrews started playing bowls some 15 years ago and he admitted he became “quite addicted” to the sport. So much so that he’s now in his sixth season as captain of the men’s section at Cirencester Bowls Club and... Les Andrews started playing bowls some 15 years ago and he admitted he became “quite addicted” to the sport. So much so that he’s now in his sixth season as captain of the men’s section at Cirencester Bowls Club and...

Bowls: David Jones on a roll after taking up bowls in his 70s

Roger Jackson Wed, 11th May 2022 at 09:00

David Jones has been playing bowls for only six years but it’s fair to say he is a quick learner because he is in his third year as chairman of Overbury Bowling Club. His first two years as the main man were badly affected by the lockdowns... David Jones has been playing bowls for only six years but it’s fair to say he is a quick learner because he is in his third year as chairman of Overbury Bowling Club. His first two years as the main man were badly affected by the lockdowns... David Jones has been playing bowls for only six years but it’s fair to say he is a quick learner because he is in his third year as chairman of Overbury Bowling Club. His first two years as the main man were badly affected by the lockdowns...

Bowls: Captain's Log: Jeanette Scott, Cheltenham Bowling Club ladies' section

Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Mar 2022 at 16:10

Jeanette Scott is the new captain of the ladies’ section at Cheltenham Bowling Club. But while she is new to the role this year, hers is a name that is very familiar to bowls players both at the club and around the county. That's because... Jeanette Scott is the new captain of the ladies’ section at Cheltenham Bowling Club. But while she is new to the role this year, hers is a name that is very familiar to bowls players both at the club and around the county. That's because... Jeanette Scott is the new captain of the ladies’ section at Cheltenham Bowling Club. But while she is new to the role this year, hers is a name that is very familiar to bowls players both at the club and around the county. That's because...

Bowls: Back in the Day: Tony Allcock OBE

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Nov 2021 at 09:00

Tony Allcock is one of this country’s most decorated sportsmen. The king of bowls, now 66, collected world titles for fun back in the 80s, 90s and early noughties, reigning supreme in all formats of the game. He was on top of the world both... Tony Allcock is one of this country’s most decorated sportsmen. The king of bowls, now 66, collected world titles for fun back in the 80s, 90s and early noughties, reigning supreme in all formats of the game. He was on top of the world both... Tony Allcock is one of this country’s most decorated sportsmen. The king of bowls, now 66, collected world titles for fun back in the 80s, 90s and early noughties, reigning supreme in all formats of the game. He was on top of the world both...

Bowls: Exciting times ahead for Falcon Bowls Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 19th Dec 2019 at 09:00

With the Christmas and New Year festivities almost behind us, many people’s thoughts now turn to the 12 months ahead. That’s certainly the case for Jon Ellis, who is one of those people who is eagerly looking forward to Spring 2020. ... With the Christmas and New Year festivities almost behind us, many people’s thoughts now turn to the 12 months ahead. That’s certainly the case for Jon Ellis, who is one of those people who is eagerly looking forward to Spring 2020. ... With the Christmas and New Year festivities almost behind us, many people’s thoughts now turn to the 12 months ahead. That’s certainly the case for Jon Ellis, who is one of those people who is eagerly looking forward to Spring 2020. ...

Bowls: Overbury Bowling Club trio are heading to National Championships in Leamington Spa

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Jul 2019 at 15:00

Overbury Bowling Club are celebrating after three of their star players booked their places in the end-of-summer prestigious 2019 National Championships in Leamington Spa. Bruce Hayward, Neil Williams and Dan Mason earned the right to rub...Overbury Bowling Club are celebrating after three of their star players booked their places in the end-of-summer prestigious 2019 National Championships in Leamington Spa. Bruce Hayward, Neil Williams and Dan Mason earned the right to rub...Overbury Bowling Club are celebrating after three of their star players booked their places in the end-of-summer prestigious 2019 National Championships in Leamington Spa. Bruce Hayward, Neil Williams and Dan Mason earned the right to rub...

Bowls: Unsung Heroes: David and Sylvia Chamberlain, Cotswold Bowls Club

Bowls: Cotswold Bowls Club all set for a very busy June

Roger Jackson Fri, 31st May 2019 at 09:00

The month of June is going to be a busy, busy one for Cotswold Bowls Club. That’s because they are playing host to a number of prestigious matches, starting on Tuesday 4th June when Bowls England take on the Welsh Bowls Association. ...The month of June is going to be a busy, busy one for Cotswold Bowls Club. That’s because they are playing host to a number of prestigious matches, starting on Tuesday 4th June when Bowls England take on the Welsh Bowls Association. ...The month of June is going to be a busy, busy one for Cotswold Bowls Club. That’s because they are playing host to a number of prestigious matches, starting on Tuesday 4th June when Bowls England take on the Welsh Bowls Association. ...

Bowls: Victory Park celebrating a very special milestone

Roger Jackson Thu, 2nd May 2019 at 12:30

This is a very big year for Victory Park Bowls Club because they are celebrating their centenary. And to mark the milestone they are hosting a Special Gala Day on Sunday 26th May which will involve matches against clubs from the surrounding area. ...This is a very big year for Victory Park Bowls Club because they are celebrating their centenary. And to mark the milestone they are hosting a Special Gala Day on Sunday 26th May which will involve matches against clubs from the surrounding area. ...This is a very big year for Victory Park Bowls Club because they are celebrating their centenary. And to mark the milestone they are hosting a Special Gala Day on Sunday 26th May which will involve matches against clubs from the surrounding area. ...

Bowls: Keith Bedford is proud to be president of the Gloucestershire Bowling Association

Roger Jackson Tue, 23rd Apr 2019 at 09:00

Keith Bedford is about halfway through his one-year term as president of the Gloucestershire Bowling Association and it will come as no surprise to anyone who knows him that he is loving every minute of it. The 58-year-old has been playing the...Keith Bedford is about halfway through his one-year term as president of the Gloucestershire Bowling Association and it will come as no surprise to anyone who knows him that he is loving every minute of it. The 58-year-old has been playing the...Keith Bedford is about halfway through his one-year term as president of the Gloucestershire Bowling Association and it will come as no surprise to anyone who knows him that he is loving every minute of it. The 58-year-old has been playing the...

Bowls: Overbury looking forward to start of the new season

Roger Jackson Wed, 3rd Apr 2019 at 14:50

The members of Overbury Bowling Club will be hoping that the glorious weather that we enjoyed in parts of February and March returns in mid-April. That’s because their new season gets under way on Sunday 14th April. The club is situated at...The members of Overbury Bowling Club will be hoping that the glorious weather that we enjoyed in parts of February and March returns in mid-April. That’s because their new season gets under way on Sunday 14th April. The club is situated at...The members of Overbury Bowling Club will be hoping that the glorious weather that we enjoyed in parts of February and March returns in mid-April. That’s because their new season gets under way on Sunday 14th April. The club is situated at...

Bowls: Captain’s Log: Gill Hodder, Stroud Bowls Club