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The Club

The Club was formed in 1970 and we currently have around 500 full bowling members, and 170 social members plus Junior and Life members.

We have 6 Indoor rinks open all year around, occasional food and Full Bar facilities. We also have an Outdoor Green with over 40 members open April – September.

Where are we?

The club is situated on Rushmere Road, coming from Colchester Road turn into Rushmere Road town bound and we are situated a few yards up the road on the left just before the red post box. Coming from the town, we are situated just before the Colchester Road roundabout on the right-hand side just past the red post box.

Opening Times

We are open every day from 7:30am – 10:30pm.

Facilities

Bar - Open Daily.
Restaurant - occasional lunches and catered events

Types of Bowling

Junior Bowling - Juniors under 18 years old can come along every Saturday morning Sept – April between 8am – 10am for a game. No membership fee required although registration is compulsory.
Casual Bowling for members - Just turn up and have a game on an empty rink, no rink booking required or join in any of up to 7 weekly drives.
Social Bowling - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15am – 10:15am, and 4:30pm – 6:30pm. Enjoy a two hour game of bowls in a friendly manner, no booking required. Summer weekends Saturday morning from 10.30 to 12.3. Arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before the games are due to start. There are also a regular number of league style bowling events including a Sunday winter season late afternoon 4.00pm to 6pm.

League Bowling - Leagues operate 7 days a week during the winter at 10:15am, 12.15pm, 2:30pm, 6:30pm & 8:30pm Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Leagues available.

Club Friendly Matches - played at weekends against other clubs, or internally as ladies versus gents. Members also play in matches, called 'Drives' where members draw a rink number out of a hat and play for just 5 ends (just under an hour), the redraw and play another 5 ends. Everyone keeps an individual score.

Please feel free to come and view the facilities at anytime and sample the atmosphere. Beginners are welcome and we offer coaching to help you get started.

We have free Taster sessions when you can come and try the game of bowls. All ages are invited to come along and give bowls a try. We provide bowls and ask that you bring flat soled, completely clean shoes (this protects the bowling carpet surface). These run most months - please phone for dates. 01473 712601

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