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News

  • Competition Updates

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Rich Ellis

    Further news and updates on Crediton's successes in Major and Minor Competitons. Please support your Club and players by coming along an...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Jul 23
  • Competition Updates

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Rich Ellis

    Further updates on competitions as fixtures pile up thick and fast... Congratulations to all involved! Ladies Mary Abbott, Sue Grigg &...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 5 Jun 23
  • National Competition Updates

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Rich Ellis

    Below is an update on the progress made by our club members in the major competitions so far this season. Congratulations to all involved an...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 23 May 23
  • Aiming for the National Finals

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    Aiming for the National Finals As the season progresses Crediton Bowling Club members are rushing to the green to play in friendly matches,...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 4 Aug 22
  • Jubilee Fun and Competition success

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    The bowling season is well and truly up and running with friendly fixtures, league, club and County competitions well under way. It is pleas...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 17 Jun 22
  • Taster Day - Come and try out Bowls

    Taster Day - Come and try out Bowls

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Saturday 18th June at the Bowling Club in Newcombes Meadow. We will be giving Taster Sessions to anyone who would like to give bowling a go...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Jun 22
  • Mexican Night a success

    Mexican Night a success

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    A fun social evening was had by all, when Amy organised a wonderful Mexican evening, with delicious food, nachoes, fahitas and chilli con ca...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 8 Nov 21
  • Art classes back up and running

    Art classes back up and running

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Many thanks to Liz for resuming the art classes for the winter. It is a great social get together time for the participants. We need more ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 8 Nov 21
  • The end of a successful season for Crediton bowlers.

    The end of a successful season for Crediton bowlers.

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    It seems only last week that I was announcing the opening of the Bowling Green with Crediton President, Mark Theedom, rolling up the first ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Oct 21
  • Ladies do Leamington!

    Ladies do Leamington!

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    Ladies do Leamington! So this week it’s the turn of the Ladies to have the spotlight on them. Joan Martin and Liz Smerdon have spent ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Sep 21
  • Bowls is a Summer Sport!

    Bowls is a Summer Sport!

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    My thanks go to fellow member, Mike Haywood, who was playing a friendly bowls match when the heavens opened and the outcome can clearly be ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Sep 21
  • Competitions reaching Final stages

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    Competitions reaching Final stages It doesn’t matter whether the sun is shining or the rain is beating down this is now getting an ex...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Aug 21
  • Competitions a Plenty

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    With the glorious sunny weather and the careful easing of restrictions Crediton Bowling Club continues to be a thriving hub of activity. Th...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 26 Jul 21
  • Crediton Honoured with Devon Mixed President's Game

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Crediton was honoured to host many Devon bowlers in a game on Monday July 19th. The game was fought in searing temperatures, touching 29 deg...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 26 Jul 21
  • Bowls Devon Ladies President duties start

    Bowls Devon Ladies President duties start

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    Christine Marshall, a member of Crediton Bowling Club, has got her year of duties as Bowls Devon Ladies President with a Ladies Section game...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 Jul 21
  • Friendlies still wait to start!

    Friendlies still wait to start!

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    Friendlies still wait to start! As the government pushed back Step 4 into the full easing of social distancing then so the desire to start ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Jul 21
  • FULL WEEKS OF FIXTURES

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    FULL WEEKS OF FIXTURES June 21st was the official start of fixtures including friendlies and the bowling green will continue to look busier...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 25 Jun 21
  • Friendly fixtures to restart

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    As members arrived at Crediton Bowling Club this week they were greeted with a gift of a Fixture Card. Clubs throughout Devon have worked ha...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Jun 21
  • Bowls Competitions and Tournaments

    Bowls Competitions and Tournaments

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    Bowls Competitions and Tournaments When you first set out on a journey with a sport you have to learn the rules and regulations and then tr...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 16 Jun 21
  • Bowls move into a new gear

    Bowls move into a new gear

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    BOWLS TO MOVE INTO SECOND GEAR Article in Crediton Courier, written by Mike Canning It has been a slow start to the Bowling Season as due t...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 21
  • Big Bowls Weekend Success

    Big Bowls Weekend Success

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Mike Canning

    So much on at Crediton Bowling Club (Written by Mike Canning for Courier article) The sun shone all last weekend and club members were out ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 21
  • Fun Bowls for the Big Bowls Weekend

    Fun Bowls for the Big Bowls Weekend

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    There will be a weekend of fun and frollicks at the Crediton Bowling Green on May 29th & 30th (Bank holiday weekend). Details on the p...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 May 21
  • Big Bowls Weekend - Fun Days

    Big Bowls Weekend - Fun Days

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    We are joining with the Big Bowls Weekend being aranged by Bowls England to get folk to the greens. This will be in the same vane as our ver...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 May 21
  • Open Day April 24th 2021

    Open Day April 24th 2021

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Under the backdrop of blue skies, a magnificent looking green, and the anticipation of a new season over 40 members in 2 COVID secure sessio...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 27 Apr 21
  • Opening for new season April 24th 2021

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Being aware of covid guidelines and eager to get bowling, the club will have its Open Day on April 24th 2021. A comprehensive list of inter...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 19 Apr 21
  • Taster Days happening at the club

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    The club will be holding Taster Days (Play Bowls Fun Days) on the following dates:  All you need is flat soled shoes.  Friday 24th...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 Mar 20
  • The social art group back in New Year

    The social art group back in New Year

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Liz has given us an exercise in tonal values and how to paint them on the first day back after the New Year

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Jan 20
  • Bowls Devon Ladies President

    Bowls Devon Ladies President

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Christine Marshall is looking forward to the coming season as Bowls Devon Ladies President.  The fixtures indicate approx. 44 games to ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Jan 20
  • Members Art Group Exhibition

    Members Art Group Exhibition

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

      What a winter season, no bowling, but an art group sprang out of the ether to keep us occupied, ably run by Liz Smerdon.  After...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Apr 19
  • Crediton Overseas Tour hit Portugal

    Crediton Overseas Tour hit Portugal

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    For the fifth year running, Crediton has gone on Tour in Europe, this time to Albufeira in Portugal, with 17 people ready to take on the Ex-...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Apr 19
  • Success for Crediton Bowlers in Devon Competitions

    Success for Crediton Bowlers in Devon Competitions

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Crediton Bowling Ladies have just picked up the various Devon trophies they won in the 2018 season at a luncheon held by Bowls Devon on Sund...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Feb 19
  • Winter Season Fun

    Winter Season Fun

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    A new social activity has hit the club with plenty of followers.  It is an art session every Tuesday morning.  Under the expert ey...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Feb 19
  • Success for Crediton Bowlers in Devon Competitions

    Success for Crediton Bowlers in Devon Competitions

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Crediton Bowling Ladies have just picked up the various Devon trophies they won in the 2018 season at a luncheon held by Bowls Devon on Sund...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Oct 18
  • Bronze Medal At Commonwealth Games

    Bronze Medal At Commonwealth Games

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    We are very proud to announce that our member Robert Paxton has won the Bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Broadbeach Australia. ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 May 18
  • Queen Elizabeth Students choose Bowls for games lesson this term

    Queen Elizabeth Students choose Bowls for games lesson this term

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Queen Elizabeth students choose Lawn Green Bowling for their games lesson this term.  Crediton Bowling Club have hooked up with the cur...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 May 18
  • Success for Three Ladies Leagues

    Success for Three Ladies Leagues

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Triple Success for 3 Triples Teams at Crediton Bowling Club Crediton Bowling Club Ladies Triples teams are jumping for joy to have won all ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 Sep 17
  • Crediton Ladies Win Bowls Devon Benevolent Triples

    Crediton Ladies Win Bowls Devon Benevolent Triples

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    A Triples team of Joan Martin, Christine Marshall and Mary Abbott have just won the final of the Bowls Devon Benevolent Triple Competiton at...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 Sep 17
  • The Crediton Rainbow Guides Visit

    The Crediton Rainbow Guides Visit

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    We had great fun when the first troup of Rainbow Guides came to 'try out a new sport' as part of their challenge badge in their 30th...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 29 May 17
  • Play Bowls Taster Days are under way

    Play Bowls Taster Days are under way

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Two successful sessions so far.  Enthusiastic members of the public are beating a path to our door!

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 2 May 17
  • Successful Open Day

    Successful Open Day

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    The Open Day was keenly awaited by the members, who were ready to crack on and start bowling again.  Our President Dorothy Richard...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 21 Apr 17
  • Play Bowls for Fun - Taster Days

    Play Bowls for Fun - Taster Days

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    FANCY TRYING YOUR HAND AT PLAYING BOWLS WHY NOT COME ALONG TO ONE OF OUR TASTER SESSIONS ​We are holding Taster Days for anyone to come d...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Apr 17
  • Groundsman Course held at Crediton

    Groundsman Course held at Crediton

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    In March this year, Crediton Bowling Club arranged a one day Groundsman Course by Pitchcare and opened the day up to other Devon Clubs. ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 17
  • Crediton Take on the Ex-Pats in Portugal

    Crediton Take on the Ex-Pats in Portugal

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    We set off on our Winter Tour in the middle of March and spent an amazingly hot week in Altura, on the coast of Portugal, near the Spanish b...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Mar 17
  • Rob Paxton Gold Medallist at World Bowls Championships in New Zealand

    Rob Paxton Gold Medallist at World Bowls Championships in New Zealand

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Crediton Bowls Club are very proud of our member Rob Paxton, who won a gold medal at the World Bowls Championships in Christchurch New ...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Dec 16
  • Outstanding! what a result

    Outstanding! what a result

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    The club was judged to be Outstanding in the It's Your Neighbourhood Competition, which is affiliated to Britain in Bloom.  When pa...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 11 Nov 16
  • Crediton Bowling season ends with more successes

    Crediton Bowling season ends with more successes

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Crediton Bowling Club can boast further successes at Devon County, National and International level. Rob Paxton has been selected as part o...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 27 Sep 16
  • Rob Paxton in succesful Middleton Cup Team

    Rob Paxton in succesful Middleton Cup Team

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    One of our club members Rob Paxton was part of the successful Devon Team who won the Middleton Cup at Leamington Spa in the National Champio...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 6 Sep 16
  • Great club finals day at Crediton

    Great club finals day at Crediton

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Crediton Bowling club had a really enjoyable finals day on Sunday 4th September.  It was a culmination of a lot of hard played bowls th...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 6 Sep 16
  • Industrial Bowls Competition Starts

    Industrial Bowls Competition Starts

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    The club has always run a competition each August for the local companies in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Crediton.  This year w...

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Sep 16
  • Coronation Cup Winners

    Coronation Cup Winners

    Crediton, Devon
    Article by: Christine Marshall

    Congratulations to our Crediton team George Newbery, Tom Richards, Bill Crilly and Nick Cann on winning the Coronation Cup this year.

    Crediton Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Sep 16