In this week's newsletter, we have advice on how to set up an emergency contact (ICE), should anything happen whilst you are bowling or at the club. In the match report, it's been a busy week for matches, with the Over 55s knockout cup, the Wedmore Plate and the Parrott Shield all being contested, with varying degrees of success. In social news, our fun quiz is next week, with fancy dress and fish n chips night fast approaching! Read on for all the latest.....

At Banwell Bowling Club, we welcome people of all ages to come and try the game of bowling. Read on to hear how we have involved children in club activities this season.

This week, we focus on our upcoming events, as well as pics from last week's bingo. Read the match report to see this week's mixed results.

Selection special edition and match report, 9th July This week, we have an insight into how our members are selected for matches. Have you ever wondered what separates the A team from the B team, or how the committee make sure the system is fair? Read on to find out.

Mid-season already... Match report, 2nd July Ask Allan! In past articles, we have discussed how to approach the mat and what to check for before we bowl, the bias of the bowl, your aiming point, feet placement.

It was a pretty warm afternoon for the annual ladies vs men event, a grudge match, as the ladies lost last year. Martina suggested a pink tea shirt theme, whereby the ladies decided to go all 'Grease-like' and dress as the Pink Ladies for the occasion.

The club was in constant use over the weekend, with competition matches, league fixtures and social events taking place. Read on for a rundown of an entertaining few days.

Fancy a Sunday afternoon in the sunshine (hopefully!), sipping prosecco with a cream tea? £3.50 for a scone and tea; £5 for a scone and glass of prosecco. There will be beautiful surroundings and a chance to have a try at bowling - what's not to like? Come and join us!

Triples Competition 2026 The weather was fine, the green looked in perfect condition, and a gentle breeze promised for a good bowling day. Ten teams played four games of an hour each over the course of the day, with the top two progressing to the final later in the afternoon.

Our focus this week is on the social events coming up over the next few months. Read on for details, as well as the match report for a busy week of bowling. Social Events Mike Dolling has teamed up with Trevor Garfield to plan our social calendar, and events are coming together for the rest of the year. Following the success of the Steepholmers performance, we are trying some social get togethers that are new to us but promise to be be both entertaining and enjoyable. Pulled

Special Edition - All about the green This week's Cornish tour team, enjoying the green As you probably know, the majority of our annual subscription is spent on the green, with greenkeeping contractors regularly attending to maintain it. However, much work continues daily all year round by club members to keep our green looking as good as it does. Paul Aldus oversees the green work, as well as putting in many hours himself. He creates a report for each committee meeting, giv

President's Day The weather It was an interesting start to the afternoon, with glorious sunshine to welcome members back for the new season, followed almost immediately with a downpour of hail that turned the green white for a few minutes. It wasn't long before the hail disappeared and an afternoon of sun and minor showers with fresh winds then prevailed. A good turnout saw 40 members line up for the annual photo followed by a spider, won by Doreen Dickinson. The match Presid

Read about our evening of entertainment with the Steepholmers, as well as the new technology in the clubhouse

We were playing men vs ladies. The teams were picked and the match got under way.

Hi all Hope you are looking forward to the start of the new season? Read on for the first of a series of newsletters building up to those lovely spring days in the sunshine on the green. 2026 subscriptions It time to sign up again for the new season. The new, updated membership/renewal form is online here , and very easy to complete/ submit; please use this if you can, as it enables us to hold the information securely, and all in one place. Alternatively, you can download a

It was a wonderful social atmosphere as members and guests arrived for our annual presentation evening at Worlebury Golf Club. The drinks were flowing, and Wendy's efforts at cleaning all the cups paid dividends as they shone proudly on the table. There were oohs and aahs as the raffle table started to fill. Ann Amos did a sterling job keeping up with the demand for raffle tickets, before MC John Wright called for everyone to take their seats for dinner. Here are a few of our

Clubhouse Chat - the place where we publish team sheets, amongst other things - is being discontinued by our software providers (WiX). From 15th October, you will no longer be able to post items or comments there. I will be working on its replacement, still Clubhouse Chat , but in a different format. As soon as it is complete, I will publish a guide to using it. Also, I will ask a few of you to give it a go - just to make sure it works before the new season starts! Shall we

Captain's Day players It was sunny, if not quite so warm, for our last match of the season. There was a sociable atmosphere as members...

Following the excitement of last week's Triples Day competition and BBQ, members turned up on Monday evening for an informal rollup, and...

A warm day greeted the six teams ready to do battle for the coveted Triples Cup, one of the oldest of all the trophies in the club....