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Can They Go One Better Than Last Year?

Luke and Jonathan played their first game in the District Men's Pairs this evening. Aiming to go one better than in 2014, when they became the youngest ever pair to make the final, Luke and Jonathan took on Belmont at home. Early exchanges were even before the Wimbledon Park pair pulled away to lead 6 - 3 after 5 ends. Unfortunately dropping a five on the ... More

Surrey Badge Presentation

This afternoon Neil played his first game for Surrey against Bowls Bedfordshire. After the game, which Surrey lost 100 - 120, Neil was presented with his Surrey Badge by Surrey President John Tucker. More

3rd District Quarter-Final Place Booked

Congratulations to Luke and Rose (Magdalen Park) for booking their place in the District Mixed Pairs Quarter-Final following the concession by their opponents when one of them could not find their bowls... strange, but true! More

Surrey Unbadged Singles Final – Oh So Close!

This afternoon saw Jonathan play the Surrey Unbadged Singles Final at Croydon against Horley. After a strong start which saw Jonathan lead 8 - 2, his opponent rallied winning the next seven ends to leave Jonathan 8 - 11 behind. Further tidy bowling from both players saw Jonathan 20 - 14 ahead and holding all four shots when his opponent snuck in with ... More

A Great Taster Session Followed by a Tough League Match

This morning's taster session was the first under the Mayor of London's FreeSport programme and saw an amazing 17 people on the green enjoying the sunny weather and the good company. At the end of the morning we welcomed our 14th new club member this year Anne S and look forward to getting to know her over the coming weeks and months. This afternoon we ... More

3rd Bowler Through to the Last 16…

Congratulations to Barry who became the third Wimbledon Park bowler through to the last 16 of the District Men's Singles, following his game this evening at home to Streatham Park. Barry played tidily throughout, consistently drawing to the jack to put his opponent under pressure. In a high quality game, Barry also converted well when he found himself shot ... More

What an Exciting Game!

This evening, Helen (playing for an injured Sabrina), Barry and Neil played away at Wandilea in the District Bill Simpson Mixed Triples. Playing on a very quick and tricky rink the game was close throughout with the opposition skip saving Wandilea from dropping shots on a number of occasions. At the end of the 18 ends, each side had won 9 ends and the ... More

Two Tough District Competitions

This afternoon Vanessa (Mitcham) and Neil played away at Southey in the District Mixed Pairs Competition. Having lost the first 4 ends to singles they bounced back to take the lead, a lead which changed hands no less than five times during the game. By 15 ends Vanessa/Neil had built up a lead of 14 shots to 7, only for their opponents to pick up six shots ... More

What a Great Day in The Ladies’ Championship

This afternoon the Ladies played the early stages of the Club Championship Competition. The group stages were characterised by tidy bowling with some close matches ensuing as a result. At the end of the round robin the semi-final draw was complete and will see Sabrina play Mary and Gay play Anne B. Congratulations to all players for such a great ... More

Surrey Under-25 Badge Awarded

This morning Jonathan played for the Surrey Under-25 Team in their Junior Home Counties League Match against Kent. Before the game started Jonathan was awarded his Surrey Under-25 Badge having represented the county three times in competitive fixtures. The game itself went to Kent, who won on two of the three rinks, however it looks increasingly likely ... More