This year our annual tour was to a new venue in Weston-Super-Mare, a lovely seaside town on the Bristol channel. Our President chose an excellent hotel on the seafront aptly named ‘The New Ocean’. The accommodation and food were of a good standard helped along by the ‘inclusive drinks’ package. Heavy rain showers greeted our … more
Our Competition Finals took place on the weekend of 31st August and 1st September this year and once again we were blessed with fine weather. Play commenced each morning at 10 am with competitors having enjoyed mugs of tea, bacon & sausage rolls provided by our catering team. All matches were played on time and… more
Winners, Disability Bowls England Runners up, OBC On Sunday 4th of August Oundle Bowling Club held it’s annual Gala Day.… more
Our annual Inter-club sports Tournament was held on Sunday last. Several local sports club teams took part including Oundle Rugby Club, Oundle Town Rowing Club and Oundle Football Club. A spider competition was held before the start of the match and the bottle of bubbly was won by our own Pam Weatherington – Well done… more
Many thanks to all who supported Oundle Bowling Club on their Open days and Charity Match last weekend. Our recruitment day on the Saturday was busy with many visitors taking the opportunity to try lawn bowling. Our Coaches David Walker & Molly Bostock are now providing additional sessions for those who are interested in taking… more
Its not long now to go before our annual Open Weekend, where we invite everyone to come along and try lawn bowls. This year, in aid of our President’s charity the Air Ambulance, we will be holding our Charity match on the Sunday afternoon. All are welcome to come and watch amateur teams from local… more
A great evening’s entertainment was enjoyed my nearly 40 members and their guests,who took part in a Wine & Cheese Tasting session presented by Waitrose Wine Specialist, Mark and Cheese expert Bob, last Friday evening at OBC. A variety of wines and cheeses were tasted and much enjoyed by those present. All the club’s wine… more
Following on from our recent completion of the Club Development Programme provided by the Bowls Development Alliance, we have now just been advised that we have been successful in obtaining the Disability Bowls England Mark. The award ceremony will take place at our Open Weekend Charity Match on Sunday 12th of May. The DBE Mark… more
The first social event of the club’s year was the celebration, by some 60 plus club members, partners and friends, of Rabbie Burns the famous Bard of Scotland, who was born 260 years ago. A great Burns Night supper of Haggis and neeps or Steak Pie and veg was provided by our very own Dawn… more
On the 18th of October our President Margaret Walker visited the Sue Ryder Hospice in Peterborough and presented to them a cheque for £400. Each year the Club President chooses a charity to which members can donate. This year the Club was able to donate a total sum of £1,220 to this very worthwhile cause.… more