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Another Great Taster Session

13th May - This morning's taster session saw 4 brand new visitors to the green, eager to take on the challenge of bowls whilst receiving guidance and coaching from our club coaches. Thanks to all the club members who were able to support the taster session - the next session will be on Saturday 20th May from 11-12.30, all are welcome, please bring flat ... More

Tough friendly match against Heathfield ladies

May 13th - Wimbledon Park ladies welcomed Heathfield ladies for a friendly game of triples this afternoon. Halfway in both rinks saw Heathfield ladies taking a commanding lead. However, Margaret, Ange and Sabrina managed to pull back the score more in their favour with just 3 shots between the teams going into the last end. Despite the jack moving a couple ... More

Tough Opening Mid-week League Match

10th May - This afternoon saw Wimbledon Park travel to Heathfield BC for the first match in the mid-week triples league. Anne, Rosalind and Barry had a tight tussle and despite winning 10 of the 18 ends, narrowly lost 15 - 17. Hector, Helen and Vernon found their opponents on form eventually going down 5 - 31. Match result 0 - 8 (20 shots to 48). Thanks to ... More

Strong Start in the Weekend League

7th May - this afternoon we hosted the 2016 Runners-up Streatham Park in the first league fixture of 2017. Anne, Ange, Vernon and Pete were consistent throughout, ending up with a 30 - 12 win. George, Alison, Sabrina and Barry also put in a strong performance winning by exactly the same score, 30 - 12. Hector, Rosalind, Ossie and Neil's opponents were ... More

What a Great Start to May!

Our first Saturday taster session got off to a flying start with three visitors in attendance. Having enjoyed their time on the green, each of our visitors joined the club there and then and so we welcome John, Katie and Rosie and look forward to getting to know you both on and off the green. Elsewhere, the first round of the National Mixed Pairs was ... More

Things are Brightening Up!

With the green opening on Monday 24th April, a hardy few club members took their first opportunities to bowl in the cold and the wet at the Tuesday afternoon league and Wednesday evening club-night. Despite many cold fingers, a great time was had by all judging by the laughter on the green! If you were more inclined to be sensible and stay wrapped up in ... More

Welcome to the 2017 Season

Ahead of the green opening on Monday 24th April, the committee invite all club members to the pre-season meeting at 10.30am on Saturday 22nd April. At the meeting there will be the opportunity to hear about the developments in place for the coming season, including details of successful bids for resources/funding, as well as the chance to sign up for the ... More

Merton Community Awards 2016

Following on from the successes of Rachel (Sporting Achievement winner 2014), Luke (Young Persons' Achievement winner 2014) and Barry (Sporting Achievement winner 2015), it was Jonathan's turn this evening at the Merton Community Awards 2016. Short-listed to the final 3, following his record breaking 2015 season, Jonathan was up against two other young ... More

One Day ‘Round Robin’ Competition

September 25th - this afternoon, on the final day of the 2016 season, club members played the 9th annual 'Round Robin' competition for the Challoner Cup. After the group stages had been completed the semi-final line up saw Neil play Barry and Derek play Pete. In two close games, played over 6 ends as had been the group games, Neil made it through to the ... More

Wednesday Night Aggregate Shield Final

September 21st - this evening saw the culmination of the Wednesday club night Aggregate competition. The final saw Rosalind play Pete and it was Pete who took the title after a hard fought battle. Congratulations to both players on reaching the final. More