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News

  • Website updated.

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Peter Dunn

    The long awaited photos from last year's Prizegiving and this years Opening Day have now been uploaded under the gallery heading. Apolog...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 10 Nov 23
  • Congratulations to Tara

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Peter Dunn

    Great News. Many Congratulations go to one of our Ladies, Tara Hartman, who has been selected to join the Suffolk Johns Trophy Team follow...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 24 May 23
  • Opening Day 22 April 2023

    Opening Day 22 April 2023

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Peter Dunn

    Our Opening Day is to be held on Saturday 22nd April 2023 with the Warne Cup Competition. Registration is at 1:30 p.m. with play commencing...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 22 Apr 23
  • 2021 Club Competitions

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The 2021 Club Competitions have been drawn and can be found in the Club Competition section of this website and also on the club notice boar...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 2 May 21
  • Start of the 2021 Season

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Less than a week now!! Don't forget you must pre-book a rink as the instructions in the recent email to be able to play and strictly NO...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Apr 21
  • We're on Facebook!

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Yes, we've only gone and done it...RBC now has a presence on Facebook which is kindly being looked after by Helen. So be sure to follow...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Mar 21
  • Bowls Big Weekend 2021

    Bowls Big Weekend 2021

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Taking place over the Spring Bank Holiday of the 2021 season (Saturday 29th to Monday 31st May), Bowls’ Big Weekend is a national init...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Mar 21
  • We're on Twitter as well!

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Yes, in for a penny, in for a pound with social media! Until we can sort out buttons you can follow us using @rbc1906. We've followed Bo...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 9 Mar 21
  • 2021 - Looking Backwards and Forwards

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    2020 - well, that was a year to forget. When the background is a global pandemic, job losses or furloughs, sickness or worse for many, then...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 2 Jan 21
  • End Of Season Round-Up

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Well, the 2020 season has finished and what can we make of it? Stopped before it had started by Coronavirus, we gently eased our way back in...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 5 Oct 20
  • First Ladder Game Result!!

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Mikael Pleats

    STOP PRESS - FROM OUR MYSTERY SPORT REPORTER In front of a packed Gordon Road crowd, the result of the top of the ladder clash between Mike...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Jul 20
  • Roundwood Bowls Ladder Goes Live!!

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The initial draw for the Roundwood Bowls Ladder has been made with 17 names on the rungs but don't worry - if you want to join the ladde...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 10 Jul 20
  • Bowling at Last!!

    Bowling at Last!!

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Bowling finally returned to Gordon Road today as the club opened for restricted play with Trevor and Mike Murton on Rink 2 and Dave Long pla...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 15 Jun 20
  • Virtual Opening Day 2020

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Unfortunately, as we're all aware, our physical opening day has passed without a wood being bowled and, as I'm sure you'll all a...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 May 20
  • Breaking +++ Short Mat League Champion Named!

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The mat still lays rolled out on the club house floor, the end stops lean against the wall and the fines tankard sits in it's usual plac...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 May 20
  • Winter Activities Programme Update

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The Winter Activities Programme had it's penultimate event last Saturday with the rescheduled Quiz Night. A packed clubhouse of members ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 2 Mar 20
  • Final Post Of The Year

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    This is the final post of 2019 and with it comes the Short Mat league Christmas positions before the run to the finishing line in 2020. Chec...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 19 Dec 19
  • 2019 Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening

    2019 Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    As we slip into the festive period, it's time to reflect on the past season by looking at this years Presentation Evening. Once again, t...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Dec 19
  • Christmas Beetle Drive - Date Change

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Would everyone thinking of going to the Christmas Beetle Drive please be aware that the date has been changed to 14 December 2019. There is...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 7 Nov 19
  • Short Mat Season Starts

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The 2019/2020 Short Mat season is underway with a good number of members taking part. Games contributing to league standings are played on M...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 16 Oct 19
  • Important Dates For Your Diary

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Please be aware of the following important dates for your diary... 12 September 2019 - Open / Sponsors Evening. 5.30 pm until dark. Th...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 10 Sep 19
  • Gents Championship Singles Final 2019

    Gents Championship Singles Final 2019

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    This years Gents Championship Final was held today at a sunny Gordon Road between Dennis Riches and Paul Brown. Dennis started strongly tak...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 8 Sep 19
  • 2019 League Finishes

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The 2019 league fixtures have now been completed and it was a good year in both Bowls England and our debut season in Federation. The Men&#...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Sep 19
  • Gordon Ball Plays for Bowls England

    Gordon Ball Plays for Bowls England

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Following a recent unexpected phone call, Gordon Ball was asked to play for Bowls England at Royal Leamington Spa in a game against Friends ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Sep 19
  • Green Renovation 2019

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The renovation works to the green this year start on Monday 23 September. In order not to tire people out, we will only be doing mornings fr...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 29 Aug 19
  • Two More County Debuts

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Tuesday 28 May saw two more Roundwood bowlers make their debut for the county, in the county match against Essex held at the Felixstowe and ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 2 Jun 19
  • 2019 County Competitions

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The 2019 Club Competition draws have been made and you can check them out in the Club Competition section of this website and down at the cl...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 11 May 19
  • RBC - A Top Down View!

    RBC - A Top Down View!

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Recently, the club helped out with a small community project that works with a drone. In return for using us for a short amount of time for ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 May 19
  • 2019 Fixture Lists

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The 2019 Bowls England and Federation fixture lists have been uploaded to the 'League Fixtures & Results' tab. Check back throug...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 17 Apr 19
  • Opening Day 2019

    Opening Day 2019

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Yes, the 2019 Roundwood Bowling Club season is officially open!! The first wood of the season was bowled by the current President Dave Long ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 15 Apr 19
  • 2018/2019 Short Mat Winner

    2018/2019 Short Mat Winner

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Monday night saw the final action in the 2018/2019 Short Mat League, which culminated in our first lady winner, Jean Osborn. After a relati...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 11 Apr 19
  • 2019 Club Sponsors

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    With the start of the 2019 season, we have said goodbye to one sponsor but are delighted to welcome Hadliegh Tyre Services to the group of k...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 11 Apr 19
  • 100/200 Club Renewals for 2019

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Please note that 100/200 Club number renewals are now due. Maureen Cann is looking after the running of the 100/200 Club and she will be pre...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 4 Apr 19
  • Maintenance...Whatever The Weather!

    Maintenance...Whatever The Weather!

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    It's been very wet and windy recently but still preparation works for the new season has to be undertaken to meet our Opening Day deadli...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 15 Mar 19
  • Don't Miss The Remaining Winter/Spring Social Activities!

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Here is a reminder of the remaining events of the 2018/2019 Winter Social Calendar: BEETLE DRIVE SATURDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2019 VENUE CLUBHO...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Feb 19
  • 2019 Membership Subscription Reminder

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Members who have not yet paid their Annual Membership Subscription for 2019 are reminded that the payment due date was 1 January 2019 ( Bowl...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 14 Feb 19
  • Last Post For Christmas

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Not for Christmas cards but for the website! This is the final post of 2018 and with it comes the Short Mat league Christmas positions befo...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 22 Dec 18
  • 2018 Annual General Meeting

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The Clubs 2018 AGM was held in the Gordon Road Clubhouse on Thursday 06 December and was very well attended. Bill Quinton was chairing his ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 Dec 18
  • 2018 Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening

    2018 Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

        Once again, November has seen the Club Annual Dinner take place in the Gordon Road Club House. Hosted by Dave Long and ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 20 Nov 18
  • 2018 Club Competition Results

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    ROUNDWOOD BOWLING CLUB - COMPETITIONS FINAL RESULTS 2018. GENTS CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. David MOTE 21. John ADAMS 11. GENTS HANDICAP S...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 30 Sep 18
  • 2018 Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    A message from Helen Spilsted   I am helping to coordinate this years' Annual Dinner and Presentation Evening which is due to be ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Sep 18
  • 2018 Autumn Update

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Dave Long has circulated an Autumn Update via email but it was also felt that it would be useful to repeat it here   The Roundwood Re...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Sep 18
  • 2018/2019 WINTER ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Following the end of another busy outdoor bowling season (thanks to all members for their support) the Club Management Committee would like ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 18 Sep 18
  • Presidents Match 2018

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    On Tuesday of this week we were pleased to host a Presidents Match at Roundwood. The current President, Mike Walker of Ipswich & Distric...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 12 Aug 18
  • Open Evening 2018

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Open Evening this year will be held on Wednesday 22 August starting at 6.30pm. All our sponsers are invited so we can thank them for their s...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 2 Aug 18
  • Roundwood Top Score Against Eastern Counties

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    Last Tuesday saw the annual Suffolk vs. Eastern Counties match which, this year, was held at Framlingham. Roundwood were invited by Suffolk ...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 1 Jul 18
  • 2018 Club Competition Update

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    At the time of writing there are 33 matches in 4 club competitions to be played by 23 June 2018...a number of you are in more than one compe...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 3 Jun 18
  • 2018 League Table Update

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The first set of league tables are now available on the Suffolk (BE) website. If you click the blue 'Suffolk(BE)' link in the League...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 26 May 18
  • Data Privacy Notice

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    To conform with a new law that comes into force on May 25 we are indebted to Malcolm Bartlett for preparing for us a club policy on this new...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 19 May 18
  • 2018 Club Competitions Have Been Published

    Ipswich, Suffolk
    Article by: Dave Dowman

    The 2018 Club Competitions have been drawn and are available to view at the club house as well as online for those who find it awkward to re...

    Roundwood Bowling Club   |  
    Posted: 13 May 18