Burton & Puddington Bowls Club
at Gladstone Village Hall
On Monday, I thought I would pop up to the green for a spot of quiet practice before the Ladies League competition the next day. Got there to discover the green was full of friends having impromptu rollups. What a great sight!
Our first social bowl of the season was great fun. It was a format we had not used before – we split into two teams and played a version of 6s & 3s – doubles and singles. Many thanks to Laura and Sheila for hosting the afternoon. Winners: ‘The April Fools’ with 8 points closely … Read more
Come along for a fun afternoon of social bowling. It costs £1 to put your name down to play. Varied formats including doubles, singles, 6s&3s and 5&15. Spectators welcome! Weekend Socials have a host. Weekday Socials are informal. Dates are listed below and can also be found on our Calendar WEEKEND MIXED Saturdays at 1pm … Read more
Spring is here and the green is looking wonderful. We are so fortunate to be able to play in such beautiful surroundings.
Saturday 29 April at 4pm To celebrate the Coronation, albeit a little early. Unfortunately, there were no dates available in the Clubhouse in May and June so we are getting ahead of the game! This is an event for all Club members, family and friends. We hope you will join us at 4pm even if … Read more
Sunday 23 April at 1pm Last year’s Taster Session was a great success and helped attract lots of new members so we are repeating the event this year. The afternoon will begin with an introduction to bowls and a chance for people to have a go. There will be a short break for tea and … Read more
A great team effort filling the skip. Co-ordinated by Geoff with Brian R, Len, John, David, Alan and Angus. Gardening by Sandra and moral support, with tea, coffee and biscuits, provided by Joan & Brian.
Sunday 26 March at 2pm. Come along to the Clubhouse for an afternoon of old-fashioned fun. We’ll have tables set up with games including Pass The Pigs, Bagatelle, Shut The Box, Rummikub, Yahtzee, dominos and cards. Plus we’re breaking out the dartboard. Try multiple things in the afternoon and have a go at game you … Read more
Geoff and John need some help next week to clear up following all the wonderful work they have been doing on the surrounds. Geoff says: “I have booked a skip for next Wednesday 1st March. An early delivery has been requested (7.30a.m. – 9.00a.m.) The skip hire company will do their best on this but … Read more
We are coming to the end of our Indoor Bowling season. We have been bowling every Wednesday and every other Saturday. It has been great fun – afternoons full of friendship and laughter. There have been shouts of joy and amazement as a well-placed wood takes the match. There have been many, many groans as … Read more