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  New Signage

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  The new sign has been attached to the entrance gate at the club now ready for the upcoming season starting, the grass has been freshly cut a...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 6 Mar 24
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  Spring meeting

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  The Spring meeting will be held on 20th March at 10.30am in the club house.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 13 Feb 24
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  A night out with the captain.

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  The Captain will host an evening of information and discussion on Wednesday 13th March at 7pm, the venue will be Plymstock Central Sports Cl...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Feb 24
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  Fixtures 2024

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  The fixtures for 2024 are now available to view.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 28 Jan 24
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  Happy New Year

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  Happy New Year. This year we have partnered with The Primrose Foundation as our charity for 2024, we will be meeting in the new year to fin...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 2 Jan 24
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  Skittles Evening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  A great evening was held at the Westward Inn in Lee Mill on the 1st December 2023, a good turn out by many members saw us having fun and som...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 5 Dec 23
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  Remembrance Day

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  Representatives of our club attended a remembrance service at the club on Sunday 12th November 2023, our Chairperson Iris Redwood read a pas...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 14 Nov 23
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  Chairlady retirement

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  After 10 years in the post of chairlady Ruth has decided to hang up her gavel. Ruth has been a wonderful ambassador for the club and has bee...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Nov 23
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  Tony Hill Memorial Presentation

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Ed Reynolds

  On Sunday the 24th September 2023 representatives of our club met up with a representative from The Chestnut Appeal at Derriford Hospital an...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 27 Sep 23
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  Club finals day

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  On a glorious day the club finals were held on Sunday. There were only 2 finals this season but the hope is that there will be more next sea...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Sep 23
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  Club finals

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  The two singles finals were played in glorious weather on Sunday. In the ladies 4 wood singles Iris Redwoood played Sallie Hodgett. There we...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Sep 23
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  Club finals

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  The men's singles 4 wood final was held on Sunday in fabulous weather. The final was between Chris Lawrence and Terry Hodgett. There was...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Sep 23
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  Burma Star trophy

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  Congratulations to Sallie Hodgett, Terry Hodgett and John Swann for reaching the section 8 final in the Burma Star Trophy. This is a county ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 13 Jul 23
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  Mid season meeting

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  There is a meeting on Thursday 13th July at 1.30pm in the club house. All members are invited to attend.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 2 Jul 23
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  County competition

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  Congratulations to Eddie Brown, Geoff Vaughan, John Swann and Terry Hodgett for reaching the final of the section 8 mens senior fours. On th...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 8 May 23
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  Green opening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  Saturday the 15th April turned out to be a glorious day and 26 members attended the opening of the green by our President John. John rolledl...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 18 Apr 23
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  Open day 2023

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky

  We are holding an OPEN DAY on 23rd April 1.30pm -4.00pm. Bowls is for all ages. Why not come along with the family and have an afternoon of ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 3 Apr 23
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  New President

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  John Taper has become the new President. He was presented with his chain of office by Ruth Hocking chairperson at the spring meeting held on...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Mar 23
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  Club lunch

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  A club lunch was held at Ocean View resturant Plymouth which was very much enjoyed by members. A lot of laughter was heard. Thanks to Sue an...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 17 Dec 22
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  Skittles evening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  A skittles evening was held at the Westwood inn. All enjoyed the evening

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 17 Dec 22
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  Afternoon tea

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  A Christmas afternoon tea was held at the club. Many thanks to Sallie, Janet and Terry for preparing the mince pies and tea. Thanks also to ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 17 Dec 22
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  Life membership

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  At the recent AGM Life membership was awarded to our out going President Roy Skedghill and Dave Payne a long serving member. Both were congr...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 2 Dec 22
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  Open day 2022

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  As part of the Bowls England Big Week End we held our open day on Sunday 29th May. Although the weather wasn't great 12 people turned up...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 30 May 22
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  Green opening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  We opened the green yesterday in glorious weather although when the sun went behind the clouds it was quite cold!! Ruth our chairlady bowled...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 10 Apr 22
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  Club Shirts

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  I can confirm that the new club shirts have been ordered and should be with me Mid March in time for distribution at the Spring meeting on t...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Feb 22
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  Spring meeting

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Advance notice of spring meeting. To be held on Thursday 24th March 10.30am at the club house

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 31 Jan 22
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  Shirts

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Happy new year to you all. I am pleased to say that the new shirt samples have been delivered. We have arranged to have a fitting on Monday...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 5 Jan 22
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  Christmas get together

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The Christmas get together will be held on December 9th 10.30am at the club. Don't forget to bring a wrapped gift for the secret Santa....

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 17 Nov 21
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  Cliff Knight trophy

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The Cliff Knight trophy was played yesterday against City of Plymouth/Plymouth Hoe ladies. Unfortunately Oreston lost by 5 shots so didn'...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Oct 21
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  AGM

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The AGM will be held on the 4th Novemeber at 10.00am in the club house.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Oct 21
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  2 wood triples league

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The 2 wood triples league reached a thrilling climax this week. Team B, Sally Hodgett, Roy Skedghell, Graham Walker and John Swann claimed t...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Jun 21
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  Mixed match

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Our first mixed match of the season was played in glorious weather last Sunday. Our very good friends from Lee Moor provided the opposition....

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 11 Jun 21
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  Open day2021

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Wow what a response from our 2 open days. 16 new people came on Sunday afternoon to try bowls and 21 came on Monday afternoon. Thank you to ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 5 Jun 21
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  Open Day

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Just in case you didn’t know we are holding our open day next Sunday 30th and Monday 31st May, 1.30 – 4.00pm both days in conjun...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 23 May 21
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  Raising funds

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Oreston & District Bowls Club are now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you sh...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 23 Apr 21
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  Bowls Big Weekend

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Bowls England are co-ordinating a recruitment weekend throughout the country on the May bank holiday. Here at Oreston we will be hosting two...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 22 Apr 21
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  Opening 2021

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  We had 22 members bowling yesterday when the green was opened. 3 more members popped in to see us all. The weather was glorious and everyone...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 18 Apr 21
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  Green opening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Great news!!! The council have given the go ahead for the greens to open on April 17th. We will be having a members only opening day on Satu...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 4 Apr 21
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  Raising funds

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Back in October Graham and I applied to the Co-op membership fund to support our fund raising for new shirts and on an even larger scale the...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 25 Jan 21
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  Mens Fixtures 2021

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Please note these fixtures are PROVISIONAL only at this stage. The P&D has indicated that should bowling recommence in a normal fashion ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 13 Nov 20
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  Metre competition

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Congratulations to Dave Spray and Graham for winning the metre rule final. In a closely fought match they just pipped Iris, Tony and Geoff. ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 29 Sep 20
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  End of bowling season

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Here we are then. After a difficult and at times trying time the bowling season has come to an end. We thought at one time we wouldn't ...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 28 Sep 20
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  Jack last competition

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Congratulations to Ruth, Jack and Dave Payne for winning the Jack last competition. They beat Iris,Tony and Geoff in a good final.

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 16 Sep 20
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  Council team try bowling

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Today we hosted 7 members of the council to our green to try bowling. This was a very successful event and the council members all seem to e...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 9 Sep 20
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  Two wood triple league

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  The two wood triple league has now finished. Congratulations to Tracy, Tony and John for winning. This was a close run league with Dave Spry...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 9 Sep 20
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  2 wood triples league

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  At long last we were able to start some competitive bowling. The club 2 wood triples league started on Thursday 13th August. There were 6 te...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 14 Aug 20
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  Covid bowling

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  I am pleased to report that 10 members are now bowling under the restrictions put in place by the Coronovirus. All who have bowled have foun...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 16 Jul 20
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  Council green fees

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Pleased to announce that the council have agreed that the green fees this season will be £40 per person. These are only paid if member...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 27 Jun 20
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  Bowling green opening

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  Please to report that from Wednesday 17th June the bowling green is open. Please follow the rules that every member has had. Please remember...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 15 Jun 20
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  COVID-19 Rink Bookings Page

  Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon

  Article by: Vicky Hingston

  This page has been added to the website for your info only at this stage. Plymouth CC has not yet opened the greens, and also we the club of...

  Oreston & District Bowls Club   |  

  Posted: 18 May 20