Category: HBC

In the year 2000 after raising funds from numerous Irish Country Music Concerts, along with other fundraising events and gaining various grants work began at ‘Croft Field’.

After many months of hard work Heversham Bowling Green opened on Bank Holiday Monday, 28th May, 2001, by Sean Cully.

Over the years the club applied to join the Kendal District Bowling League, South Westmorland Seniors Bowling League and the South Lakeland Rural League. We now run five teams across these leagues. Alongside this we hold five in house Competitions, monthly Round Robins and since 2024 an Open Mixed Pairs Competition. The social afternoons on Wednesdays and Sundays have always and continue to be popular with members. Our fundraising events have proved to be very successful and well supported throughout the community.

Heversham Bowling Club would not be possible without the hard work, commitment and support over the years from the Committee, members and friends past and present. A huge thank you to you all. A special mention must go to John Smith, Margaret Nelson and Jean Handley who were the driving force behind the foundation of the club.

Here’s to the next 25 years!

Tom Grindey, HBC Secretary

On Sunday, 3rd May members took part in the Coronation Round Robin.

Due to an equal number of men and ladies, it was drawn as mixed pairs. Members enjoyed refreshments in the club house part way through the afternoon.

Congratulations to the winners Louise Tomlinson & Adrian Tayler, and to the runners up Mavis Anderton & Martin Tomlinson.

Thank you to Joyce, Margaret and George for scoring. Thanks to all those that took part in the competition.

Once again thanks to Colin for organising the afternoon.

Round Robin Sunday, 12th April.

A fun afternoon down on the green for our first Round Robin of the season.

The winning pair were Martin Tomlinson & Mike Warwick. Runners up Colin James & Alan Southwell.

Thanks to all of those that took part in the competition.

Thank you to Colin for organising the afternoon, which as always ran smoothly.

The Kendal League teams Heversham A v Heversham B took place on 26th March. This was enjoyed by all that played, scored, measured and spectated.

On Friday 27th March Heversham Rural had a match with other team players from the club. This was followed by a social evening in the clubhouse.

The Senior A v Senior B played on the 30th March. A lovely Spring afternoon playing bowls.

Good luck to all those playing in our teams this season.

On Tuesday 10th March our ladies met up for lunch at Levens Hall. Good food and great company was enjoyed by all. They are all looking forward to this coming season.

The Dominoes & Hotpot Supper was held at the Athenaeum on Saturday 7th March at 7pm.

Once again this was a well supported evening by members, family and friends.

Thank you to all who attended and to all who helped with the organising and running of the evening.

We are hoping to arrange another later in the year.

The Club’s Annual Pre Season meal was held on Sunday 8th February, at the Longlands Hotel. 

Twenty two members enjoyed good food and great company.

Vera Alderson, Club Captain presented Peter Wightman with the Most improved player award for 2025. 

Congratulations Peter.

Over the ‘off season’ months, members of HBC have enjoyed various social activities.

This started with our Autumn fundraiser ‘The Dominoes and Hotpot Supper’ held on Saturday 18th October. Once again this was a successful evening. A good time was had by all!
Thank you to all the members who supported this event.

On Saturday 15th November, members enjoyed the ‘Fish n’ Chip’ supper and games evening. Thanks again to Martin and John ‘HBC Deliveroo’ for collecting our supper and to Colin for organising the games. What a wonderful night!

Some of the ladies met in the bowling club on Monday 1st December to make Christmas wreaths. The club house was full to the brim with various greenery. A beautiful array of Christmas wreaths were made.

Sunday 7th December, members gathered in the club house for our Christmas social. Mulled wine, minced pies and other festive treats were enjoyed throughout. Mike entertained us with Christmas music and songs followed by a Christmas Quiz. Another successful event in our social calendar.

‘Lets go for Coffee’
Since October our Heversham Ladies have met up once a month at various venues for a coffee and a catch up.

HBC AGM took place on Sunday 25th January in the Bowling Club.
The elected offices are as follows:
Chair person – Martin Tomlinson
Secretary – Tom Grindey
Treasurer – Margaret Nelson
Club Captain – Vera Alderson
Committee – Joyce Hayton, Alison Warwick, Colin James, Adrian Tayler
Green keepers – Ian Telford and Mark Hutchinson

September Round Robin

Vera, our Club Captain writes:-

On Sunday 21st September, a bright and sunny day, we held our last Round Robin of the season. Following the random selection of the teams each pair played four matches of eight ends. They scored two points for a win and one point for a draw. There was some excellent bowling resulting in some close matches.

The final winners, by one point, were Susan Ellis and Martin Tomlinson. Runners-up were George Handley and Mike Warwick.

The afternoon was enjoyed by all and the cakes, sausage rolls, and nibbles were much appreciated.

Below on the left are Susan and Martin receiving their prizes and on the right are Mike and George.

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