OUR OPEN DAY ON SATURDAY

We were pleasantly surprised with the level of interest shown by members of the community in the local region to our Open Day invitation, despite the weather being a little unsettled and grey.

We’d call it a reasonably successful day and we thank everyone who responded to our invitation to come and enjoy a day of bowls, to see if it’s for them, to meet club members and relax and enjoy some refreshments. The day might be summed up best by a comment posted by Ann Manning on the Forum page of local Shiplake Villages website :

"I have lived in Lower Shiplake for more than 30 years and having seen the Open Day poster for Shiplake Bowls Club I decided to take the bull by the horns and go. So, this morning I went at 10.30 in the grey and wet with slight apprehension but I need not have worried everyone made me so welcome - and I do mean everyone. Started with tea or coffee and then on to the green for a practice with some lovely people who showed us the ropes and gave us some tips. I loved it!

So, if anyone in Lower Shiplake, Shiplake or anywhere local - young or old - if you have been thinking about trying bowls I can thoroughly recommend it, Lovely club house and bar all in all a great morning.  Thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome we will be back"

ANN MANNING,  Shiplake Parish Councilor.

Location of Green and Clubhouse

Next to Memorial Hall Playing Fields, RG9 4 DW. Plenty of parking and very good facilities. Upon arrival at the location marked on the map below, park in the Memorial Hall car park and walk south along the edge of the recreation ground.  You will find us on your left, immediately after the tennis courts.

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