PRESS REPORT 20th April 2026

PRESS REPORT 20th April 2026

Batchwood Hall Bowling Club played Redbourn Bowls Club at home in their first match of the Season. It was a lovely warm sunny afternoon. George Tutt, Men’s Captain, said the Redbourn team had great difficulty adapting to a surface so different from their artificial one. Batchwood won quite easily. As Batchwood had 8 more players available to play their Captain decided that they would play a pairs game and at 9 ends swap with the players taking part in the match, this would enable all players to participate in the game.

Batchwood's Chris Kelly, Competitions Secretary, has announced a new singles mixed handicap competition: ‘I am very excited to be able to announce the beginning of a new competition for Batchwood Hall Bowling Club. This involves all playing members of the club and provides great opportunities for everyone to benefit as a result of the handicapping applied to all players’

Batchwood Hall Bowling Club is a hidden gem, found in the peaceful surroundings of Batchwood Sports Centre, off Batchwood Drive. They have a spacious, modern clubhouse. There is plenty of free parking. They are a mixed club with a famously friendly and welcoming reputation.

The club has qualified coaches and ‘Open Afternoons’ are scheduled on Saturday 25th April & Sunday 26th April 2026 between 12 noon & 5.00p.m. All equipment is provided all you need to bring is flat soled shoes. All abilities are welcome - experienced players or beginners..

A FREE coaching course is provided for potential new members and first year subscriptions are reduced. All organised matches and casual roll-ups are free.

For enquiries or more information. PLEASE CONTACT: secretarybatchwoodbc@gmail.com

Tricia Gascoine

Press Officer

Level 2 Coach