NLBC hosted the Middlesex final of the men's and women's double fours competition. Our women's team won convincingly against Bush Hill Park with 45 shots to 20. It was a wonderful day full of excellent bowling, made possible by all the NLBC volunteers who helped on the day, very much [...]
For the first time in the club’s history, we have two teams in the same discipline qualified to represent Middlesex at the national championships in Leamington in August. Last Sunday at Bush Hill Park in the women’s triples: - Lisa, Betty and Yasmin beat Ashford in the quarters, and Grovelands [...]
Today was the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Middlesex Fours. Two North London teams qualified to play: Lola/Beth/Sue/Wanda and Kembra/Yasmin/Lisa/Angela. Both teams won their games this morning against Bury Lodge and West Ealing respectively – a great achievement in itself. This afternoon Kembra/Yasmin/Lisa/Angela were level going into the last end against Bush [...]
Yasmin has been chosen to be part of the John's team and will soon be playing her very first game for them. The John's team is the squad of women bowlers that are the best in Middlesex and play other counties. Congratulations! And even more pleasingly, three of our women [...]
Please click here to see the results of the 2026 draw. It was carried out on 1 May by the Internal Competition Committee (ICC) which this year comprises Brigitte, Fran and Ivor.
Liz came first place in the season opener on a glorious day at NLBC, closely followed by Anthony. It was a competitive roll-up on a fast green followed by some snacks and drinks from the bar. The next such event is on bank holiday 4th of May.
Last night, NLBC celebrated the bowling success of the 2025 season. Trophies and prizes were handed out to the winners and runners up. We also honoured the women who played with such great aplomb at Leamington this year. Thanks to Gill Scott for getting the trophies engraved in record time [...]
Our contractor SJS Irrigation emptied the tank and the pipes of water to get the irrigation system ready for the frost of winter.
Step 1: using scarifier to remove thatch Step 2: using aerator to remove soil plugs of 2-3 inches leaving a regular pattern of small holes all over (hollow tining) Step 3: cleaning up the plugs Step 4: spreading grass seeds Step 5: applying four tonnes of top dressing ie fine [...]
In April the new season spanned the months ahead. Then all too soon it is now September and time to put away the sun screen and waterproofs for another year. And what a year it has been. Full of wonderful bowling, surprises, drama, some notable successes and some exciting new [...]