Hastings and Bexhill bowls clubs issue Big Bowls Weekend invites - as landmark season starts at Battle
Battle Bowls Club opened its 120th anniversary season with the traditional match between the President’s and Captain’s teams.
On a green in fine condition following a winter’s work on the surface, Club President Bruce Cripps delivered the first wood to mark the formal opening and get the match underway.
A close contest followed but the President was unable to add victory to his opening delivery as the Captain’s team, led by Roy Hyde, ran out the winners of the match by three rinks to two.
Battle Bowls Club welcome new members, whether complete beginners or experienced bowlers.
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As part of Bowls England endeavour to encourage people to participate and enjoy Lawn Bowls throughout the summer months, White Rock Bowls Club will be holding an open day at the bowling greens off Falaise Road in Hastings.
It takes place between 2pm. and 4pm. on Saturday, May 24.
It is aimed at people of any age who simply want to give bowls a try.
The club aid: “We will make available sets of bowls and coaching staff who will teach and describe the intricacies of playing the game, which has been played on our iconic greens overlooking the pier since 1916.
"All will be welcome - no appointment necessary - just turn up!”
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Guestling Bowls Club’s 2025 season is under way.
Hawkhurst 44 Guestling 93: S Stunt, M Read. A Ellison won 27- 4; P Jobbins, R Selby, G Gibbs won 17 - 16; L Harford, R Fox, S Davies won 24 - 15; A Eldridge, R Andrews, P Stunt won 25 - 9.
Battle 69 Guestling 59: A Eldridge, C Lamb, P Stunt lost 19 - 22; T Blackford, P Southall, G Gibbs won 17 - 13; R Andrews, R Fox, M Bailey won 19 - 9; P Bailey, S Stunt, A Ellison lost 4-25.
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Polegrove Bowls Club are taking part in this year's big bowls weekend.
The club will be running sessions today (Friday 23) at 2pm and tomorrow all day. Places can be booked online through the Polegrove website – or just come along to the Polegrove club and join in.