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Bowls: Your chance to play bowls at a ‘hidden gem’ in the heart of Gloucestershire

Contributed Wed, 9th Aug 2017 at 09:00

The weather may not have been great recently – okay, so that’s a bit of an understatement! – but that’s no reason not to get out and about. That’s the view of Falcon Bowling Club, the “hidden gem” in the...The weather may not have been great recently – okay, so that’s a bit of an understatement! – but that’s no reason not to get out and about. That’s the view of Falcon Bowling Club, the “hidden gem” in the...The weather may not have been great recently – okay, so that’s a bit of an understatement! – but that’s no reason not to get out and about. That’s the view of Falcon Bowling Club, the “hidden gem” in the...

Bowls: MidGlos Indoor Bowling Club is ready to rock and roll

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 10:00

Any club that boasts a 14-times world champion among its membership must be doing something right. And that’s certainly the case at MidGlos Indoor Bowling Club where the iconic Tony Allcock is a life member. Allcock was the king of bowls...Any club that boasts a 14-times world champion among its membership must be doing something right. And that’s certainly the case at MidGlos Indoor Bowling Club where the iconic Tony Allcock is a life member. Allcock was the king of bowls...Any club that boasts a 14-times world champion among its membership must be doing something right. And that’s certainly the case at MidGlos Indoor Bowling Club where the iconic Tony Allcock is a life member. Allcock was the king of bowls...

Bowls: Mike Mace, Dan Mason and Neil Williams on a roll for Overbury

Contributed Sun, 25th Jun 2017 at 09:30

The in-form Overbury Bowling Club are through to the quarter-finals of the men’s WBA County Triples after two impressive wins – the first against Hewell. It was nip and tuck in the early stages with Hewell leading 7-6 after the first...The in-form Overbury Bowling Club are through to the quarter-finals of the men’s WBA County Triples after two impressive wins – the first against Hewell. It was nip and tuck in the early stages with Hewell leading 7-6 after the first...The in-form Overbury Bowling Club are through to the quarter-finals of the men’s WBA County Triples after two impressive wins – the first against Hewell. It was nip and tuck in the early stages with Hewell leading 7-6 after the first...

Bowls: Unsung Hero: Rosemary Nelson, Overbury Bowling Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 23rd Jun 2017 at 10:00

For someone who doesn’t like talking to the media, Rosemary Nelson is very good at it. The soon-to-be 80-year-old has found herself fielding more phone calls than usual this year after being made a life member of Overbury Bowling Club in...For someone who doesn’t like talking to the media, Rosemary Nelson is very good at it. The soon-to-be 80-year-old has found herself fielding more phone calls than usual this year after being made a life member of Overbury Bowling Club in...For someone who doesn’t like talking to the media, Rosemary Nelson is very good at it. The soon-to-be 80-year-old has found herself fielding more phone calls than usual this year after being made a life member of Overbury Bowling Club in...

Bowls: Overbury Bowling Club enjoy that winning feeling

Contributed Sat, 10th Jun 2017 at 09:00

Overbury Bowling Club are certainly piling up the wins this season. The team of Stuart Yapp, Mike Mace, Dan Mason and Neil Williams are through to the second round in the men’s WBA County Fours (Rinks) after a 27-20 home victory over Hewell. ...Overbury Bowling Club are certainly piling up the wins this season. The team of Stuart Yapp, Mike Mace, Dan Mason and Neil Williams are through to the second round in the men’s WBA County Fours (Rinks) after a 27-20 home victory over Hewell. ...Overbury Bowling Club are certainly piling up the wins this season. The team of Stuart Yapp, Mike Mace, Dan Mason and Neil Williams are through to the second round in the men’s WBA County Fours (Rinks) after a 27-20 home victory over Hewell. ...

Bowls: Why Lydney Bowling Club are sitting pretty

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00

Visitors to Lydney Bowling Club will be made to feel very comfortable this season. That’s because the club’s pavilion underwent a major makeover last year to coincide with their 90th anniversary and the new-look facilities are now... Visitors to Lydney Bowling Club will be made to feel very comfortable this season. That’s because the club’s pavilion underwent a major makeover last year to coincide with their 90th anniversary and the new-look facilities are now... Visitors to Lydney Bowling Club will be made to feel very comfortable this season. That’s because the club’s pavilion underwent a major makeover last year to coincide with their 90th anniversary and the new-look facilities are now...

Bowls: Captain’s Log: Margaret Davies, Bishop’s Cleeve Bowling Club

Bowls: Pineholt Bowls Club getting ready for showpiece occasion

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00

Pineholt Bowls Club’s showpiece tournament celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The Open Tournament – so called because it is open to any club in Gloucestershire – takes place this year on Sunday 6th August. It is a 4-rink...Pineholt Bowls Club’s showpiece tournament celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The Open Tournament – so called because it is open to any club in Gloucestershire – takes place this year on Sunday 6th August. It is a 4-rink...Pineholt Bowls Club’s showpiece tournament celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The Open Tournament – so called because it is open to any club in Gloucestershire – takes place this year on Sunday 6th August. It is a 4-rink...

Bowls: Overbury Bowling Club make flying start to the new season

Roger Jackson Tue, 23rd May 2017 at 14:00

Overbury Bowling Club went into the new season with high hopes but even they are exceeding their expectations with their current run of success. So says vice-chairman Mike Mace, who contacted The Local Answer to highlight just some of their... Overbury Bowling Club went into the new season with high hopes but even they are exceeding their expectations with their current run of success. So says vice-chairman Mike Mace, who contacted The Local Answer to highlight just some of their... Overbury Bowling Club went into the new season with high hopes but even they are exceeding their expectations with their current run of success. So says vice-chairman Mike Mace, who contacted The Local Answer to highlight just some of their...

Bowls: Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s four-day party to mark 90 years

Roger Jackson Tue, 23rd May 2017 at 11:00

Four days of celebrations to mark Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s 90th anniversary got off to a flying start - and they kept on getting better and better. The party began on Thursday evening with a six-rink showpiece occasion against North... Four days of celebrations to mark Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s 90th anniversary got off to a flying start - and they kept on getting better and better. The party began on Thursday evening with a six-rink showpiece occasion against North... Four days of celebrations to mark Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s 90th anniversary got off to a flying start - and they kept on getting better and better. The party began on Thursday evening with a six-rink showpiece occasion against North...

Bowls: Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club celebrate 90th anniversary

Roger Jackson Thu, 18th May 2017 at 09:20

Four days of celebrations begin tonight to mark Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s 90th anniversary. And anyone who thinks bowls is a game for people whose idea of a night out is an evening in front of the telly ought to get themselves down to...Four days of celebrations begin tonight to mark Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s 90th anniversary. And anyone who thinks bowls is a game for people whose idea of a night out is an evening in front of the telly ought to get themselves down to...Four days of celebrations begin tonight to mark Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club’s 90th anniversary. And anyone who thinks bowls is a game for people whose idea of a night out is an evening in front of the telly ought to get themselves down to...

Bowls: Moreton-in-Marsh Bowling Club built for success

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

Clive Bennett loves Moreton-in-Marsh Bowling Club so much he built their clubhouse. The retired builder, who is president of the Gloucestershire Bowling Association, built their new home in Redesdale Place when their previous venue in Hospital Road...Clive Bennett loves Moreton-in-Marsh Bowling Club so much he built their clubhouse. The retired builder, who is president of the Gloucestershire Bowling Association, built their new home in Redesdale Place when their previous venue in Hospital Road...Clive Bennett loves Moreton-in-Marsh Bowling Club so much he built their clubhouse. The retired builder, who is president of the Gloucestershire Bowling Association, built their new home in Redesdale Place when their previous venue in Hospital Road...

Bowls: Tewkesbury Bowling Club are ready for the next chapter in 189-year history

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

As places to play sport go, there can't be too many better than Tewkesbury Bowling Club. Situated in Gander Lane, club members could almost be forgiven for losing focus as they gaze over the Vineyards to the imposing Abbey that dominates the...As places to play sport go, there can't be too many better than Tewkesbury Bowling Club. Situated in Gander Lane, club members could almost be forgiven for losing focus as they gaze over the Vineyards to the imposing Abbey that dominates the...As places to play sport go, there can't be too many better than Tewkesbury Bowling Club. Situated in Gander Lane, club members could almost be forgiven for losing focus as they gaze over the Vineyards to the imposing Abbey that dominates the...

Bowls: Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club chairman Alan Taylor ready to roll for new season

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00

The new outdoor bowls season is upon us and Alan Taylor, the chairman of Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club, is as enthusiastic about the 2017 campaign as a teenager about to go on his first date. Alan has been playing bowls for more than 30 years but...The new outdoor bowls season is upon us and Alan Taylor, the chairman of Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club, is as enthusiastic about the 2017 campaign as a teenager about to go on his first date. Alan has been playing bowls for more than 30 years but...The new outdoor bowls season is upon us and Alan Taylor, the chairman of Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club, is as enthusiastic about the 2017 campaign as a teenager about to go on his first date. Alan has been playing bowls for more than 30 years but...