COME AND TRY OUTDOOR BOWLS

That’s the invitation from Harpenden Bowling Club which is just a 10 minute walk from Harpenden Town Centre in Spenser Road. The club has two dates arranged with the first on Sunday 30th April 2pm-5pm & the second on Tuesday 2nd May 5pm-7.30pm.

Hidden behind houses, new visitors are greeted by a splendid, vivid green, grass playing surface that comes as a complete surprise to the visitors who never knew this open space existed.

Bowls these days is a much more relaxed and sociable environment and the ability to have fun and enjoyment is as important as playing.

TV coverage at the Commonwealth Games last year showed that bowls is played by players of all age groups. The days of players in blazers, ties and smoking pipes are long gone.

To help you on your way, the club has approved coaches that gently introduce you to the game with all equipment supplied to get you started.

All you need to bring are flat soled trainers. A successful year was had in 2022 with new players joining the club and outstanding match results.

Four club members played in a Hertfordshire squad of 24 players in the Middleton Cup and helped the county reach the National Finals at Leamington – the first time in over 40 years!

In another unique match situation, two Harpenden teams faced each other in the Tony Allcock Mixed Fours Herts Area Final.

The social and playing side started this year with the continuation of the successful New Year’s lunch. Other activities included a short mat bowls format - played in the warmth of the Club House throughout winter, a weekly art class, a beer, bowls and curry evening and general knowledge quizzes.

The club is located in Spenser Road, (approximately 80 yards from Milton Road and located via a narrow approach road), Harpenden AL5 5NN.

Website: www.harpendenbowlingclub.co.uk

You can contact the Club Secretary on:

07919 567001

The club looks forward to seeing you and helping you get started in this marvellous sport