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The green is open April to October but the clubhouse, bar and the brand new kitchen is available all year round. Great sound 85 watt wireless music system. Large car park.
About us
We are near Hampstead Heath below Kenwood and enjoy the most beautiful location. When playing you feel transported to somewhere in the English countryside.
Join us
We welcome new and experienced bowlers alike. Joining is easy. Fill in the application form and please email a scan to this NLBC email or post it.
Find us
The green will be open from mid April 2018 to the end of September 2018, but the clubhouse, bar and kitchen is potentially available all year round.
Congratulations to all trophy winners
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Taylor Bowls International Charity Challenge
This year sees the 12th Taylor Bowls International Charity Challenge taking place at Scarborough Indoor Bowls Centre on Saturday 6th April from 12pm –5pm.
Since its inception the players have raised over £55,000 for charity. The current charity they are raising for is Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland.
The majority of the teams are made up from club players from all over the UK. Anyone is welcome to play in the game although it was decided that players who played last year gets 1st chance this year.
Those interested should look up The Taylor Bowls International Charity Challenge on Facebook and request to join the group. The Just Giving page for the 2019 event is
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/2019thomastaylorinternationalcharitychallengeandbowlathon
The current total for this year stands at £2,519.50! Spectators are most welcome. There is no entry fee and food is available all day. There is a raffle too with lots of great prizes!
Keep away from your bowls2019/20 SOUTH SHIELDS VIPERS
We like to think of ourselves as a forward thinking club and are under no illusions that the sport has seen decreased numbers over the years and are always looking at ways of attracting new members to not only bowl but to also use the facilities within the club.
Over recent years we have relaxed a lot of rules that are synonymous with the public's image of what bowls is about. There is no longer a need to play in white shirts and grey trousers for leagues. We encourage coloured manufactured shirts and black trousers for games and we want the public to come in and try our great sport so please feel free to wear what you like as long as you are comfortable. (We draw the line at mankinis however) Coloured bowls manufactured shoes can also be worn.
2 years ago we introduced our red and yellow shirts that were designed to get the club noticed and I am quite confident in saying we achieved our objective. Love them or hate them we don't mind one bit because we just love the fact that people are talking about South Shields IBC and now recognise us whenever we compete.
With all of the above in mind we have discussed taking the club another step forward and after clarification with the EIBA and a vote within the club we will be rebranding and our teams will be known as the SOUTH SHIELDS VIPERS as of 2019/20 season and all clothing and merchandise will now sport the Vipers name/logo. (Please note the Vipers image shown is for this post and the designs etc have still not been finalised)
To encourage the local schools to research our sport and see what the club is about we will also be running a competition for school pupils to design our new badge with the winner getting a prize and the schools getting a visit to the centre for a special day.
We believe we are the first club in England to do this and it will be very interesting to see if others follow. We are big supporters of the Australian blueprint of how they run and brand their clubs and believe we need to provide a new outlook within the sport to change the negative image from all those not involved.
We look forward to seeing everyone next indoor season as the Vipers and wish everyone success.
Well done to all the bowlers who reached the 2018 finals
Ladies Championship
Ladies Championship (21 shots)
Lisa Hamby v
Brigitte Ascher
Brenda Maycox (marker)
Winner Lisa
Centenary
Centenary (21 shots)
Toby Clark v
John O’Flynn
Rod Allen (marker)
Winner John.
Newbies Singles
Newbies Singles
Philip Mills v
Jason Field
Marker – Alan Miller.
winner Jason
Junior Singles
Junior Singles (21 shots)
Mick O’Doherty v
Brendon Wall
Dave Earley (marker)
Winner Brendon
Ladies Pairs
Ladies Pairs (21 ends)
Cynthia Allen/Jean Hughes v
Veronica Peck/Lisa Hamby.
Winners Lisa & Veronica
Men’s Pairs
Men’s Pairs
Duncan Burbidge/Terry Bissell v
Phil Jackman/Dave Earley.
Winners Duncan & Terry
Men’s Handicap
Men’s Handicap
Duncan Burbidge v
Vic Flack
Aaron Wallis (marker)
Winner Duncan
Ladies Handicap
Ladies Handicap
Lisa Hamby v
Wanda Grzegorczyk
Marker – Brenda Maycox
Men’s Championship
Men’s Championship (21 shots)
John O’Flynn v
Duncan Burbidge
Marker – Dave Guyver
Winner Duncan
Ladies Two Woods
Ladies Two Woods (21 ends)
Betty Schiavi v
Julia Leakey
Brigitta Asher (marker)
Winner Betty
Men’s Two Woods
Men’s Two Woods
Aaron Wallis v
John O’Flynn
Marker – Dave Guyver
winner John
Mixed Pairs
Mixed Pairs (21 ends)
Cynthia Allen/Willem Van Gogh v
Lisa Hamby/Rod Allen,
winners Lisa & Rod
Tony Kerple MBE. Finals Day Umpire. President 2007 - 2015
Lisa Hamby
Duncan Burbidge
John O’Flynn
Cynthia Allen
Brigitte Ascher
Brendon Wall
Mick O’Doherty
Vic Flack
Betty Schiavi
Aaron Wallis
Philip Mills
Jason Field
Terry Bissell
Phil Jackman
Dave Earley
Willem Van Gogh
Rod Allen
Julia Leakey
Toby Clark
Jean Hughes
Veronica Peck
Wanda Grzegorczyk
Watch Dave Earleys amazing shot
Apply for membership now.
New members fee is £85 to the start of 2020. Thereafter, the annual membership fee is £145. The bowling season runs from April until October. Club open all year for social activities and special events.
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Membership limited, apply now!
New members, experienced players or novices alike, are welcome to join.
Do you enjoy outdoor activities?
Do you like being out in the sunshine?
Do you like to stroll in a park in the summer?
Do you need some exercise?
Do you want to have FUN while getting some exercise outside?
If you answered yes, then we know you will love LAWN BOWLING!
Affiliated to: Bowls England, MCBA, MCWBA, L&SCBA, NL&DWBA, F&DBA
Come and play
All Welcome
* Try your hand at lawn bowls at one of London's loveliest clubs
* Equipment will be provided
* Free car parking
* No dress code
* Please wear flat soled shoes